N-CSRS 1 d364429dncsrs.htm BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II Brighthouse Funds Trust II

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-3618

 

 

BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)

 

 

 

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)    Copy to:

Michael P. Lawlor

c/o Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

  

Brian McCabe, Esq.

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower

800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 617-578-4036

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

Date of reporting period: January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017

 

 

 


Item 1: Report to Shareholders.

The following is a copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”):


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Managed by Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio returned 20.05%, 19.99%, and 19.99%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World (“ACWI”) ex-U.S. Index1, returned 14.10%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The first half of 2017 has seen a continuation of ascendant stock markets, with all regions, and all but 3 countries, within the MSCI ACWI ex-U.S. Index posting positive returns over the six month period. Optimism was not contained within equity markets, as nearly all major asset classes enjoyed a positive start to the year. The exception was commodities which, having experienced a considerable bounce toward the end of last year, have continued on a downward path in early 2017. Emerging Market (“EM”) equities led the charge thanks to a strong and well documented rally in Information Technology stocks. As is so often the case, the fortunes of emerging market countries were somewhat mixed. Asian markets were strong, most notably Taiwan, Korea and China; the latter withstanding market volatility following a sovereign credit rating downgrade in May to generate returns of 25% during the period. That being said, concerns remain about the strength of the Chinese economy, particularly its financial system where signs of stress persist. To some extent, this pattern reflects the normal maturation of a growing economy and one that is rebalancing from investment-led to consumption-led growth. China is a significant market for the Portfolio, both directly and indirectly, however exposure is largely focused on technology and individual consumption with none of the Portfolio holdings under significant state control or directly exposed to the Financials sector.

At the other end of the emerging markets spectrum, political turmoil in Brazil and South Africa dampened returns, while shouldering a great deal of the macro pain associated with low oil prices, together with escalating tensions with the West, weighed on Russian market returns which declined 14% over the period.

Away from emerging markets, attention grabbing headlines in the last six months have been dominated by events in developed markets. Focus, in the West at least, remained on President Trump’s twitter account and developments (and scandals) within the new U.S. administration, as well as the rather bumpy progression of Brexit negotiations after the U.K. triggered the formal process to separate from the European Union (the “E.U.”) in March. In an attempt to strengthen her position at the negotiating table, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap general election in June. In a surprise outcome, the result was a hung parliament which left Prime Minister May scrambling to secure an alliance with a smaller party to reach a simple majority. With a weakened government there are now even more uncertainties surrounding Brexit than there were before the election. Elsewhere in Europe, arguably a more rosy picture; the defeat of far-right politician Geert Wilders in the Dutch elections and Emmanuel Macron’s clear victory in the French Presidential election suggests populism may not be the unstoppable tidal wave that some have speculated. With important elections looming in Germany and Italy, it is an extremely interesting time for students of European politics.

Against this backdrop, U.S. economic growth has garnered plenty of attention, while the Eurozone and U.K. economies have been quietly exceeding expectations. Part of this reflects the fact that, 12 months on from the U.K.’s vote to leave the E.U., the gloomy predictions of an immediate Brexit-related economic shock did not materialize. Aside from the considerable fall in sterling last year the British economy has been ticking along nicely, while Europe, which for some time now has been tainted by perceptions of anemic economic underperformance, has seen tentative signs of improving business sentiment, a gradual uptick in growth expectations and improving unemployment rates across most areas.

Macro forecasting is futile at the best of times, but is perhaps even more so now than usual, with events discussed above highlighting the unpredictability of political and economic events. Thankfully, we don’t have to be too anxious about this given our strong focus on company fundamentals and long-term investment horizon.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed its benchmark during the period. The main positive contributions came from EM and European equities though, and as is typical for this strategy, regional allocation effects were muted and dwarfed by the effects of stock selection. At the sector level, stock selection within Information Technology, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary contributed strongly. The asset allocation of the Portfolio, whether it is overweight or underweight in a specific sector, country or region is a residual of our bottom-up stock selection process but can have an influence on short term performance nevertheless. For example, the Energy sector was the second most significant sector contributor to relative performance as many of the oil majors, including Royal Dutch Shell and BP, suffered sharp share price falls. Not holding these companies, and being significantly underweight the sector, was therefore beneficial to performance.

The Emerging Market Information Technology rally discussed above was strongly reflected in Portfolio performance with MercadoLibre (Brazil), Samsung Electronics (Korea) and TSMC (Taiwan) featuring among the strongest contributors. MercadoLibre is the leading e-commerce platform in Latin America and continues to benefit from secular growth drivers, such as low online retail penetration. Despite a difficult economic and political backdrop in MercadoLibre’s key market of Brazil, it is noteworthy that e-commerce remains a growth industry, and that in each of its major markets, the company outgrew both the market and its main competitors.

Samsung Electronics, the electronics manufacturer, has also had an excellent start to 2017 having performed well through 2016 on the

 

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Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Managed by Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

back of anticipated corporate changes, namely increased pay-outs and share buybacks. As we progressed through the first half of the year positive rumors surrounding the launch of the Galaxy S8 smartphone gathered pace, as did confidence that the battery issues seen in 2016 were firmly behind the company. Beyond smartphones, Samsung Electronics has strong memory chip, foundry and display screen businesses which tend to be given less attention by the market but which are key to our investment thesis.

Meanwhile, TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry continues to become virtually indispensable to many of the largest semiconductor design companies in the industry. TSMC’s production capacity is more than three times that of its key competitors combined, highlighting the strength of the company’s position. The extremely strong share price performance of both Samsung Electronics and TSMC over the last six months, but more importantly over the long term, led to the decision to trim back these holdings to fund new ideas elsewhere. At period end our conviction remained high and they were still two of the largest positions in the Portfolio.

There was no particular theme to the stock level detractors over the last six months. We encountered a difficult period for Brambles (Australia), the supply chain logistics company. It specializes in reusable pallets and crates, which are then ‘pooled’ and used by a wide range of companies globally in distribution of their products. The business appears to have hit a rough patch, with some issues around inventory adjustment amongst several large U.S. retail customers, which means lower demand for these pallets, in addition to competitive pressures from a smaller U.S. competitor. This recent operational turbulence also comes at a time of senior management change at the company which, whilst unlikely to be related, has unsettled the stock market somewhat. There are always potential structural issues around global supply chains as the trend of online shopping gathers pace and we will continue to monitor this closely.

Magnit (Russia) and Pandora (Denmark) were also weak in share price terms. Magnit, a convenience store operator, has taken a hit to its top-line in order to finance a significant increase in store openings in 2017, while simultaneously rolling out a sizeable refurbishment program across its existing store network. Similarly, Pandora, the jewelry company best known for its signature charm bracelets, saw its share price suffer on concerns over near-term margin weakness as they roll out new format Pandora-branded franchise outlets. During the period, we viewed these developments positively and took advantage of share price volatility to add to the positions of both Magnit and Pandora.

Other transactions during the period include new holdings in Kingspan (Ireland), a family-run business that manufactures structural insulating panels and boards used in the construction of buildings, and Credit Suisse (Switzerland), which, under new management, has redirected its focus from investment banking activities toward growing wealth management in Asia; an area where it already has a strong market position.

We sold Volvo (Sweden) and MS&AD (Japan). Both are examples of stocks where the respective investment cases, by and large, played out as expected, albeit it wasn’t all plain sailing. Tullow Oil (U.K.), on the other hand, was a perennial underperformer, primarily due to circumstances outside its control. The oil exploration company boasts a best-in-class resource base and world-leading expertise in frontier exploration drilling, however the collapse in oil price has rendered these impressive credentials largely irrelevant to the investment case. With the rally in crude providing some support to the shares, and the growth angle that we originally identified now almost completely gone, the holding was sold after the turn of the year. As a result, at period end, the Portfolio had no direct exposure to the Energy sector.

Overall, positioning within the Portfolio remained consistently balanced at a regional level in comparison to the index with deviations from the benchmark more apparent at the sectoral level at the end of the six month period. The Industrials and Information Technology sectors remained the largest overweight positions, reflecting both the broad nature of those sectors and the Portfolio’s bias towards growth. The industries and end markets represented are well diversified, including global leaders in aerospace, car parts and robotics in the case of Industrials, and e-commerce, semiconductors and enterprise software within Information Technology.

Jonathan Bates

Angus Franklin

Portfolio Managers

Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE MSCI ALL COUNTRY WORLD EX-U.S. INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio                      

Class A

       20.05          26.20          9.76          -0.31  

Class B

       19.99          25.97          9.49          -0.56  

Class E

       19.99          26.07          9.61          -0.45  
MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index        14.10          20.45          7.22          1.13  

1 The MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets, excluding the U.S. The Index returns shown above were calculated with net dividends: they reflect the reinvestment of dividends after the deduction of the maximum possible withholding taxes.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.      4.0  
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.      3.7  
Naspers, Ltd. - N Shares      3.3  
Nestle S.A.      2.7  
MercadoLibre, Inc.      2.6  
Ryanair Holdings plc(ADR)      2.3  
Atlas Copco AB - B Shares      2.2  
SAP SE      2.2  
Japan Exchange Group, Inc.      2.2  
Svenska Handelsbanken AB - A Shares      1.9  

Top Countries

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
United Kingdom      12.8  
Japan      12.2  
Switzerland      7.1  
Germany      6.4  
Taiwan      5.4  
Ireland      5.2  
South Korea      4.7  
Canada      4.2  
Sweden      4.1  
Denmark      4.1  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.72    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,200.50        $ 3.93  
   Hypothetical*      0.72    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.22        $ 3.61  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.97    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,199.90        $ 5.29  
   Hypothetical*      0.97    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.98        $ 4.86  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.87    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,199.90        $ 4.75  
   Hypothetical*      0.87    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.48        $ 4.36  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—99.2% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Argentina—2.6%  

MercadoLibre, Inc.

    184,026     $ 46,168,443  
   

 

 

 
Australia—2.4%  

Brambles, Ltd.

    1,840,711       13,766,072  

Cochlear, Ltd.

    185,206       22,145,395  

Seek, Ltd.

    530,960       6,898,450  
   

 

 

 
      42,809,917  
   

 

 

 
Brazil—1.0%  

Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (ADR)

    1,203,203       13,295,393  

Kroton Educacional S.A.

    1,187,900       5,331,907  
   

 

 

 
      18,627,300  
   

 

 

 
Canada—4.2%  

Constellation Software, Inc.

    44,967       23,524,108  

Fairfax Financial Holdings, Ltd.

    53,008       22,972,722  

Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

    310,245       19,411,844  

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (a)

    359,491       10,331,771  
   

 

 

 
      76,240,445  
   

 

 

 
China—3.5%  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (ADR) (b)

    158,600       22,346,740  

Baidu, Inc. (ADR) (b)

    127,204       22,751,707  

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (b)

    353,624       19,046,189  
   

 

 

 
      64,144,636  
   

 

 

 
Denmark—4.1%  

DSV A/S

    395,943       24,401,136  

Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B

    468,099       20,079,123  

Novozymes A/S - B Shares

    365,670       16,013,782  

Pandora A/S

    137,629       12,903,417  
   

 

 

 
      73,397,458  
   

 

 

 
Finland—2.0%  

Kone Oyj - Class B

    374,119       19,078,565  

Sampo Oyj - A Shares

    320,009       16,450,743  
   

 

 

 
      35,529,308  
   

 

 

 
France—3.9%  

Bureau Veritas S.A.

    666,452       14,762,941  

Edenred

    636,229       16,607,034  

Essilor International S.A.

    123,232       15,756,452  

Legrand S.A.

    331,158       23,194,347  
   

 

 

 
      70,320,774  
   

 

 

 
Germany—6.4%  

Brenntag AG

    244,519       14,157,963  

Continental AG

    67,328       14,529,913  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    302,040       31,941,115  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    102,139       14,452,317  

SAP SE

    383,175       40,049,125  
   

 

 

 
      115,130,433  
   

 

 

 
Hong Kong—3.7%  

AIA Group, Ltd.

    2,970,800     $ 21,713,993  

Hang Seng Bank, Ltd.

    936,800       19,594,798  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Ltd.

    967,500       25,013,904  
   

 

 

 
      66,322,695  
   

 

 

 
Ireland—5.2%  

CRH plc

    585,352       20,863,251  

James Hardie Industries plc

    1,064,040       16,766,354  

Kingspan Group plc

    447,962       15,395,767  

Ryanair Holdings plc (ADR) (b)

    385,040       41,434,154  
   

 

 

 
      94,459,526  
   

 

 

 
Japan—12.2%  

Denso Corp.

    416,400       17,622,704  

FANUC Corp.

    87,500       16,896,589  

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

    2,165,700       39,339,100  

Nidec Corp.

    196,300       20,157,620  

Rakuten, Inc.

    1,817,300       21,422,797  

Shimano, Inc.

    130,000       20,604,433  

SMC Corp.

    78,600       23,937,868  

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

    490,000       16,082,348  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

    583,400       20,929,804  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    745,700       22,392,977  
   

 

 

 
      219,386,240  
   

 

 

 
Netherlands—1.6%  

Heineken Holding NV

    306,794       28,195,729  
   

 

 

 
Panama—1.2%  

Copa Holdings S.A. - Class A

    181,059       21,183,903  
   

 

 

 
Peru—1.1%  

Credicorp, Ltd.

    106,984       19,191,860  
   

 

 

 
Russia—1.8%  

Magnit PJSC (GDR)

    465,289       15,836,547  

Yandex NV - Class A (b)

    627,133       16,455,970  
   

 

 

 
      32,292,517  
   

 

 

 
Singapore—1.4%  

United Overseas Bank, Ltd.

    1,556,864       26,156,868  
   

 

 

 
South Africa—3.3%  

Naspers, Ltd. - N Shares

    304,168       59,155,782  
   

 

 

 
South Korea—4.7%  

NAVER Corp.

    25,130       18,352,982  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    32,166       66,737,453  
   

 

 

 
      85,090,435  
   

 

 

 
Spain—2.8%  

Bankinter S.A.

    2,100,153       19,433,931  

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

    820,164       31,583,973  
   

 

 

 
      51,017,904  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Sweden—4.1%  

Atlas Copco AB - B Shares

    1,172,415     $ 40,580,928  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB - A Shares

    2,370,240       34,035,999  
   

 

 

 
      74,616,927  
   

 

 

 
Switzerland—7.1%  

Cie Financiere Richemont S.A.

    238,094       19,646,935  

Credit Suisse Group AG (b)

    1,100,091       15,939,549  

LafargeHolcim, Ltd. (b)

    269,160       15,461,379  

Nestle S.A.

    556,242       48,454,240  

SGS S.A.

    4,232       10,259,759  

Wolseley plc

    306,865       18,871,324  
   

 

 

 
      128,633,186  
   

 

 

 
Taiwan—5.4%  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.

    6,780,584       25,920,738  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    10,598,000       72,320,121  
   

 

 

 
      98,240,859  
   

 

 

 
United Kingdom—12.8%  

ASOS plc (b)

    179,028       13,405,657  

British American Tobacco plc

    331,636       22,578,488  

Burberry Group plc

    552,275       11,965,153  

Capita plc

    1,557,731       14,031,896  

Experian plc

    1,122,921       23,060,079  

Hargreaves Lansdown plc

    819,467       13,904,967  

Howden Joinery Group plc

    2,045,448       10,848,253  

Just Eat plc (b)

    1,594,024       13,608,766  

Prudential plc

    1,124,857       25,841,800  

Rio Tinto plc

    687,683       28,995,248  

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (b)

    798,264       9,277,064  

St. James’s Place plc

    1,119,966       17,248,756  

Unilever NV

    491,251       27,148,985  
   

 

 

 
      231,915,112  
   

 

 

 
United States—0.7%  

Pricesmart, Inc.

    139,688       12,236,669  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,293,699,203)

      1,790,464,926  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—0.8%  
Repurchase Agreement—0.8%            

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $14,935,845 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $15,245,000 U.S. Government Agency Obligations with rates ranging from 0.750% - 1.125%, maturity dates ranging from 03/31/18 - 04/25/18, with a value of $15,238,238.

    14,935,696       14,935,696  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $14,935,696)

      14,935,696  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—0.0%  
Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—0.0%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $12,276 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $12,778 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $12,521.

    12,275     $ 12,275  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $50,005 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $49,808 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $51,000.

    50,000       50,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $30,003 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $30,502 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $30,600.

    30,000       30,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.250% to be repurchased at $50,005 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $45,084 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $51,033.

    50,000       50,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $50,006 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $99,703 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $51,006.

    50,000       50,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $50,005 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $75,088 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $51,000.

    50,000       50,000  
   

 

 

 
      242,275  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.0%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    5,000       5,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—(Continued)  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    7,500     $ 7,500  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    10,000       10,000  
   

 

 

 
      22,500  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $264,775)

      264,775  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.0%
(Cost $1,308,899,674) (d)

      1,805,665,397  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—0.0%

      (616,352
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,805,049,045  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $255,786 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $264,775. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $1,308,899,674. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $530,846,141 and $(34,080,418), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $496,765,723.
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.
(GDR)—   A Global Depositary Receipt is a negotiable certificate issued by one country’s bank against a certain number of shares of a company’s stock held in its custody but traded on the stock exchange of another country.

 

Ten Largest Industries as of
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

  

% of
Net Assets

 

Banks

     8.4  

Internet Software & Services

     7.7  

Capital Markets

     7.0  

Insurance

     5.8  

Machinery

     5.6  

Software

     4.4  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     4.0  

Professional Services

     3.8  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     3.7  

Trading Companies & Distributors

     3.7  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks  

Argentina

   $ 46,168,443      $ —       $ —        $ 46,168,443  

Australia

     —          42,809,917       —          42,809,917  

Brazil

     18,627,300        —         —          18,627,300  

Canada

     76,240,445        —         —          76,240,445  

China

     64,144,636        —         —          64,144,636  

Denmark

     —          73,397,458       —          73,397,458  

Finland

     —          35,529,308       —          35,529,308  

France

     —          70,320,774       —          70,320,774  

Germany

     —          115,130,433       —          115,130,433  

Hong Kong

     —          66,322,695       —          66,322,695  

Ireland

     41,434,154        53,025,372       —          94,459,526  

Japan

     —          219,386,240       —          219,386,240  

Netherlands

     —          28,195,729       —          28,195,729  

Panama

     21,183,903        —         —          21,183,903  

Peru

     19,191,860        —         —          19,191,860  

Russia

     16,455,970        15,836,547       —          32,292,517  

Singapore

     —          26,156,868       —          26,156,868  

South Africa

     —          59,155,782       —          59,155,782  

South Korea

     —          85,090,435       —          85,090,435  

Spain

     —          51,017,904       —          51,017,904  

Sweden

     —          74,616,927       —          74,616,927  

Switzerland

     —          128,633,186       —          128,633,186  

Taiwan

     —          98,240,859       —          98,240,859  

United Kingdom

     —          231,915,112       —          231,915,112  

United States

     12,236,669        —         —          12,236,669  

Total Common Stocks

     315,683,380        1,474,781,546       —          1,790,464,926  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          14,935,696       —          14,935,696  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          264,775       —          264,775  

Total Investments

   $ 315,683,380      $ 1,489,982,017     $ —        $ 1,805,665,397  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (264,775   $ —        $ (264,775

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,805,665,397  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     1,132,418  

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     2,635,420  

Fund shares sold

     73,704  

Dividends and interest

     5,676,592  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,815,183,531  

Liabilities

  

Collateral for securities loaned

     264,775  

Payables for:

  

Investments purchased

     6,167,574  

Fund shares redeemed

     1,918,163  

Accrued Expenses:

  

Management fees

     1,010,408  

Distribution and service fees

     74,675  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     131,290  

Other expenses

     567,601  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     10,134,486  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,805,049,045  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

  

Paid in surplus

   $ 1,423,884,286  

Undistributed net investment income

     16,846,892  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (132,447,479

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     496,765,346  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,805,049,045  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

  

Class A

   $ 1,438,236,646  

Class B

     345,864,785  

Class E

     20,947,614  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     120,538,593  

Class B

     29,418,737  

Class E

     1,772,848  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 11.93  

Class B

     11.76  

Class E

     11.82  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $1,308,899,674.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $255,786.
(c)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $1,134,285.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends (a)

   $ 23,613,346  

Interest

     3,166  

Securities lending income

     324,689  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     23,941,201  

Expenses

  

Management fees

     7,003,982  

Administration fees

     27,970  

Custodian and accounting fees

     234,744  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     421,937  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     15,048  

Audit and tax services

     25,653  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     51,266  

Insurance

     5,764  

Miscellaneous

     51,082  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     7,882,441  

Less management fee waiver

     (1,075,988
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     6,806,453  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     17,134,748  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

  
Net realized gain on:   

Investments

     38,389,989  

Foreign currency transactions

     73,418  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     38,463,407  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:   

Investments

     266,958,083  

Foreign currency transactions

     134,561  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     267,092,644  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     305,556,051  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 322,690,799  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,000,654.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

    

From Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 17,134,748     $ 24,341,523  

Net realized gain

     38,463,407       20,507,495  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     267,092,644       49,687,389  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     322,690,799       94,536,407  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (17,587,214     (22,026,648

Class B

     (3,469,294     (4,502,541

Class E

     (232,526     (277,159
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (21,289,034     (26,806,348
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (148,681,606     (132,969,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     152,720,159       (65,239,694

Net Assets

    

Beginning of period

     1,652,328,886       1,717,568,580  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,805,049,045     $ 1,652,328,886  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

    

End of period

   $ 16,846,892     $ 21,001,178  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

        

Sales

     277,382     $ 3,082,703       1,776,846     $ 16,348,957  

Reinvestments

     1,487,920       17,587,214       2,355,791       22,026,648  

Redemptions

     (11,932,122     (137,575,575     (13,671,793     (139,027,979
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (10,166,820   $ (116,905,658     (9,539,156   $ (100,652,374
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

        

Sales

     491,175     $ 5,395,929       1,567,775     $ 14,649,867  

Reinvestments

     297,794       3,469,294       488,345       4,502,541  

Redemptions

     (3,536,152     (39,615,287     (5,044,780     (49,581,962
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (2,747,183   $ (30,750,064     (2,988,660   $ (30,429,554
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

        

Sales

     64,005     $ 696,262       65,039     $ 640,436  

Reinvestments

     19,874       232,526       29,899       277,159  

Redemptions

     (174,386     (1,954,672     (287,283     (2,805,420
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (90,507   $ (1,025,884     (192,345   $ (1,887,825
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (148,681,606     $ (132,969,753
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016
    2015
     2014
     2013
    2012
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.06     $ 9.71     $ 10.07      $ 10.54      $ 9.28     $ 7.87  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (a)

     0.11       0.15  (b)      0.16        0.16        0.16       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.91       0.36       (0.34      (0.48      1.26       1.37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.02       0.51       (0.18      (0.32      1.42       1.53  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.15     (0.16     (0.18      (0.15      (0.16     (0.12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.15     (0.16     (0.18      (0.15      (0.16     (0.12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.93     $ 10.06     $ 9.71      $ 10.07      $ 10.54     $ 9.28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     20.05  (d)      5.38       (1.97      (3.10      15.54       19.52  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.85  (e)      0.85       0.87        0.87        0.87       0.91  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.72  (e)      0.73       0.74        0.75        0.77       0.81  

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

     2.00  (e)      1.49  (b)      1.56        1.58        1.70       1.83  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     5  (d)      11       12        8        19       62  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 1,438.2     $ 1,315.2     $ 1,361.8      $ 1,490.0      $ 1,680.7     $ 1,476.3  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016
    2015
     2014
     2013
    2012
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 9.90     $ 9.56     $ 9.91      $ 10.38      $ 9.15     $ 7.75  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (a)

     0.09       0.12  (b)      0.13        0.14        0.13  (g)      0.14  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.89       0.35       (0.33      (0.48      1.23       1.35  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.98       0.47       (0.20      (0.34      1.36       1.49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.12     (0.13     (0.15      (0.13      (0.13     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.12     (0.13     (0.15      (0.13      (0.13     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.76     $ 9.90     $ 9.56      $ 9.91      $ 10.38     $ 9.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     19.99  (d)      5.05       (2.17      (3.34      15.14       19.37  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.10  (e)      1.10       1.12        1.12        1.13       1.16  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.97  (e)      0.98       0.99        1.00        1.03       1.06  

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

     1.74  (e)      1.25  (b)      1.31        1.32        1.34  (g)      1.68  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     5  (d)      11       12        8        19       62  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 345.9     $ 318.6     $ 336.0      $ 387.3      $ 434.8     $ 97.8  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 9.96     $ 9.61     $ 9.97      $ 10.43      $ 9.19      $ 7.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (a)

     0.10       0.13  (b)      0.14        0.15        0.15        0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.89       0.36       (0.34      (0.48      1.23        1.35  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.99       0.49       (0.20      (0.33      1.38        1.50  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.13     (0.14     (0.16      (0.13      (0.14      (0.10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.13     (0.14     (0.16      (0.13      (0.14      (0.10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.82     $ 9.96     $ 9.61      $ 9.97      $ 10.43      $ 9.19  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     19.99  (d)      5.24       (2.15      (3.19      15.30        19.39  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.00  (e)      1.00       1.02        1.02        1.02        1.06  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.87  (e)      0.88       0.89        0.90        0.92        0.96  

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

     1.85  (e)      1.34  (b)      1.42        1.43        1.56        1.79  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     5  (d)      11       12        8        19        62  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 20.9     $ 18.6     $ 19.8      $ 22.8      $ 26.8      $ 26.9  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.05% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets for Class B during 2013 were impacted by the timing of dividends received from the Portfolio’s investments and the assets received through a merger with the Met Investors Series Trust American Funds International Portfolio.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign currency forward contracts are valued through an independent pricing service by interpolating between forward and spot currency rates in the London foreign exchange markets as of a designated hour on a valuation day. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, including options on swaps (“swaptions”), and futures contracts that are traded OTC are generally valued on the basis of interdealer bid and asked prices or prices provided by pricing service providers who use a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models, to determine the value of the contracts. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility and exchange rates. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, foreign capital gain tax reclass, broker commission recapture, expired capital loss carryforwards and passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $14,935,696. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $242,275. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Foreign Investment Risk: The investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Because securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and may pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 83,716,958      $ 0      $ 225,054,911  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse Investment
Advisers for the six
months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average daily net assets
$7,003,982      0.860   Of the first $500 million
     0.800   Of the next $500 million
     0.750   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

 

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum reduction

   Average daily net assets
0.080%    On amounts over $156.25 million and under
$400 million
0.180%    Of the next $100 million
0.120%    Of the next to $400 million
0.150%    On amounts in excess of $900 million

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

    

Long-Term Capital Gain

     Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$26,806,348    $ 30,175,192      $      $      $ 26,806,348      $ 30,175,192  

 

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Loss Carryforwards     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$21,123,791    $      $ 228,094,090      $ (169,332,274   $      $ 79,885,607  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Portfolio utilized capital loss carryforwards of $22,663,933, and $168,399,716 in capital loss carryforwards expired.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses. The pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards and expiration dates were as follows:

 

Expiring
12/31/17

$169,332,274

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  148,858,470        5,689,609        10,058,056  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     154,475,695        10,130,441  

Robert Boulware

     154,505,242        10,100,894  

Susan C. Gause

     154,644,736        9,961,401  

Nancy Hawthorne

     154,639,996        9,966,140  

Barbara A. Nugent

     154,776,810        9,829,326  

John Rosenthal

     154,529,814        10,076,322  

Linda B. Strumpf

     154,592,929        10,013,207  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     154,383,586        10,222,550  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio returned 2.80%, 2.68%, and 2.72%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index1, returned 2.27%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The major themes affecting markets in the period under review were ongoing political risk and the continuation in the synchronization of the global economic recovery. As a counterpoint to the slew of positive economic data, political risk remained elevated with the familiar mix of Brexit (the U.K.’s exit from the European Union), uncertainty around the Trump administration, several important European elections and tensions in the Middle East and the Korean peninsula.

At the start of 2017, the global reflation trade gathered momentum on the back of Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the U.S. presidential election. Bonds sold off as the expectation of lighter regulation and a reflationary environment buoyed markets. In March, political risk swiveled from the U.S. to Europe, with British Prime Minister Theresa May formally initiating Brexit by triggering Article 50 on March 29th, starting the countdown to a two-year negotiation period, after which the U.K. will secede from the European Union. Global economic data was largely positive over the period. At the spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) in Washington, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde summed up the sentiment thus: “spring is in the air and spring is in the economy as well”. The IMF raised its forecast for global growth, for the first time in six years, to 3.5%.

On the domestic front, the first quarter U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth was revised up to 1.4% year-on-year in its final estimate, however the second quarter is likely to be more disappointing with data broadly weak over the period. Inflation was also weak, with headline and core inflation coming in at just 1.9% and 1.7% on a year-on-year basis in the final month of the period. In the bond markets, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Corporate Index delivered an excess return of 1.51%, with the average option-adjusted spread (“OAS”) tightening by 14 basis points (“bps”) to 1.09%. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Index delivered a total return of 4.93%, of which the excess return component was 3.65%. The average OAS tightened by 45 bps to 3.64%. Notable in the final month of the period was the rhetorical shift among G10 (10 of the World’s largest countries) central banks, prompting expectations of monetary policy tightening. Despite the weaker data, at its June meeting the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in the last six months by 25 bps to a target range of between 1% - 1.25% and also signaled its intention to begin winding down its balance sheet built up during years of quantitative easing. Additionally, comments from European Central Bank President Mario Draghi on June 27th were interpreted as foreshadowing a less accommodative stance.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

We began 2017 positioned to benefit from the global reflationary theme from firming global growth with an underweight duration bias and an emphasis on carry-oriented opportunities. With these overall themes, the Portfolio held an allocation to high yield credit and overweights in securitized assets: commercial mortgage-back securities (“CMBS”), asset-backed securities (“ABS”), allocations to collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), non-agency MBS and emerging markets. In addition, the Portfolio remained positioned long U.S. breakevens (expected inflation rates) to capture increased market inflation expectations during the period.

The allocations to non-agency MBS, high yield credit and CLOs, as well as overweights to CMBS, emerging markets and municipals contributed positively to performance during the period. However, foreign exchange positioning was the primary detractor to performance.

During the first quarter of 2017, we maintained the Portfolio’s underweight duration bias with potential fiscal stimulus in the pipeline and on the view that the market may be underpricing the trajectory of the Federal Open Market Committee’s rate normalization path. During the second quarter, we narrowed the Portfolio’s underweight in U.S. duration as softening domestic economic activity and inflation data alongside strong fixed income demand kept rates subdued. Global growth started to plateau following a strong recovery, and inflation expectations declined. Our goal was to increase the Portfolio’s income with the view that a lack of catalyst in the market should favor strategies designed to generate income given the large demand for fixed income assets and low supply. Volatility remained contained through the period as event risks faded following the French presidential elections. Rich valuations in credit heighten the importance of security selection within investment grade and high yield credit, and continued to favor idiosyncratic stories in credit over index exposure.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

Given our continued emphasis on income-oriented opportunities, we maintained the Portfolio’s overweight to securitized assets. We increased non-agency MBS exposure. We took profits on some of our ABS exposure (though still remain overweight) and maintained our CMBS exposure given the strong technical backdrop. We ended the period with an increased overweight in emerging markets as synchronized developed market growth bodes well for the sector.

The Portfolio may use futures, forwards, options, and/or swaps for bona fide hedging, as a substitute for cash bond exposure, and/or to manage duration, yield curve, convexity, spread risk and credit risk. We also may use forward contracts to hedge foreign currency exposure. The most common derivatives the Portfolio would employ are interest rate derivatives such as Treasury and Eurodollar futures, interest rate swaps, options on futures and options on swaps. The Portfolio may also use synthetic indices (CDX) and credit default swaps (CDS) to short a position or as a substitute for cash bonds.

Rick Rieder

Bob Miller

David Rogal

Portfolio Managers

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio                      

Class A

       2.80          0.74          3.34          4.64  

Class B

       2.68          0.49          3.08          4.38  

Class E

       2.72          0.58          3.18          4.49  
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index        2.27          -0.31          2.21          4.48  

1 The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies      61.7  
Corporate Bonds & Notes      29.1  
Asset-Backed Securities      12.4  
Mortgage-Backed Securities      6.7  
Municipals      5.0  
Foreign Government      5.0  
Floating Rate Loans      0.7  
Preferred Stocks      0.2  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A

   Actual      0.40    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,028.00        $ 2.01  
   Hypothetical*      0.40    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.81        $ 2.01  

Class B

   Actual      0.65    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,026.80        $ 3.27  
   Hypothetical*      0.65    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.57        $ 3.26  

Class E

   Actual      0.55    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,027.20        $ 2.71  
   Hypothetical*      0.55    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.12        $ 2.71  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—61.7% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—37.4%  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool
2.500%, 01/01/30

    1,538,197     $ 1,551,656  

2.500%, 07/01/30

    423,640       427,271  

2.500%, 08/01/30

    3,503,200       3,533,911  

2.500%, 09/01/30

    1,891,422       1,908,005  

2.500%, 11/01/30

    3,784,377       3,810,686  

2.500%, 06/01/31

    986,651       993,438  

2.500%, 07/01/31

    2,993,303       3,013,887  

2.500%, 10/01/31

    6,832,877       6,879,329  

2.500%, 11/01/31

    5,033,666       5,068,408  

2.500%, 03/01/32

    4,476,055       4,505,582  

3.000%, 11/01/28

    3,947,747       4,064,649  

3.000%, 12/01/28

    1,143,796       1,177,822  

3.000%, 01/01/29

    386,258       397,472  

3.000%, 04/01/29

    1,586,686       1,633,431  

3.000%, 05/01/29

    2,387,574       2,457,275  

3.000%, 08/01/29

    2,855,959       2,940,416  

3.000%, 09/01/29

    943,467       971,653  

3.000%, 03/01/30

    1,387,520       1,428,098  

3.000%, 04/01/30

    1,202,604       1,237,393  

3.000%, 05/01/30

    1,716,126       1,765,970  

3.000%, 07/01/30

    1,460,837       1,502,905  

3.000%, 08/01/30

    6,522,410       6,708,969  

3.000%, 09/01/30

    2,673,639       2,750,804  

3.000%, 08/01/31

    6,845,688       7,037,027  

3.500%, 11/01/25

    1,638,579       1,709,154  

3.500%, 08/01/26

    1,317,700       1,374,661  

3.500%, 08/01/28

    810,095       843,449  

3.500%, 10/01/28

    3,895,089       4,069,685  

3.500%, 11/01/28

    4,600,280       4,807,010  

3.500%, 02/01/29

    6,983,277       7,293,543  

3.500%, 04/01/29

    2,020,542       2,111,260  

3.500%, 05/01/29

    4,845,268       5,059,042  

3.500%, 06/01/29

    2,926,956       3,058,402  

3.500%, 07/01/29

    10,682,669       11,163,962  

3.500%, 09/01/29

    249,483       259,828  

3.500%, 12/01/29

    13,028,782       13,629,666  

3.500%, 08/01/30

    1,255,816       1,313,299  

4.000%, 01/01/25

    10,878       11,261  

4.000%, 02/01/25

    3,426,277       3,594,205  

4.000%, 09/01/25

    588,716       619,568  

4.000%, 10/01/25

    1,801,877       1,896,595  

4.000%, 01/01/26

    541,317       569,247  

4.000%, 04/01/26

    394,986       415,823  

4.000%, 07/01/26

    1,507,640       1,587,553  

4.000%, 08/01/26

    776,506       817,361  

4.500%, 12/01/20

    590,741       607,191  

4.500%, 02/01/25

    541,858       571,576  

4.500%, 04/01/25

    109,090       114,589  

4.500%, 07/01/25

    403,689       425,745  

4.500%, 06/01/26

    2,546,814       2,683,190  

Fannie Mae 20 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 10/01/36

    137,799       140,173  

3.000%, 11/01/36

    1,354,005       1,375,241  

3.000%, 12/01/36

    7,071,717       7,182,629  

5.000%, 05/01/23

    2,819       3,077  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 12/01/42

    8,614,913     8,672,735  

3.000%, 01/01/43

    5,908,021       5,938,748  

3.000%, 02/01/43

    2,761,914       2,781,632  

3.000%, 03/01/43

    22,588,198       22,702,232  

3.000%, 04/01/43

    15,333,063       15,415,375  

3.000%, 05/01/43

    20,740,879       20,881,449  

3.000%, 06/01/43

    2,643,325       2,664,498  

3.000%, 07/01/43

    1,453,113       1,459,113  

3.000%, 08/01/43

    1,203,490       1,208,275  

3.000%, 06/01/46

    912,727       916,004  

3.000%, 07/01/46

    7,717,366       7,729,924  

3.000%, 08/01/46

    17,111,265       17,139,396  

3.000%, 09/01/46

    12,287,928       12,313,802  

3.000%, 10/01/46

    6,908,994       6,922,898  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    5,048,364       5,060,708  

3.000%, 12/01/46

    4,020,115       4,031,440  

3.000%, 01/01/47

    89,674,436       89,618,671  

3.000%, 02/01/47

    3,852,733       3,861,910  

3.000%, 03/01/47

    35,346,947       35,333,831  

3.000%, 04/01/47

    3,726,928       3,724,529  

3.500%, 01/01/42

    933,875       964,426  

3.500%, 04/01/42

    243,030       251,234  

3.500%, 05/01/42

    391,098       403,405  

3.500%, 06/01/42

    1,064,313       1,100,083  

3.500%, 07/01/42

    129,450       133,585  

3.500%, 08/01/42

    237,527       245,088  

3.500%, 10/01/42

    1,733,572       1,791,652  

3.500%, 11/01/42

    2,962,275       3,054,325  

3.500%, 12/01/42

    1,622,499       1,675,271  

3.500%, 01/01/43

    1,027,236       1,065,688  

3.500%, 02/01/43

    1,709,349       1,765,239  

3.500%, 03/01/43

    4,279,319       4,430,069  

3.500%, 04/01/43

    84,341       87,498  

3.500%, 06/01/43

    1,479,748       1,523,388  

3.500%, 07/01/43

    14,120,693       14,608,431  

3.500%, 08/01/43

    8,716,048       9,004,279  

3.500%, 09/01/43

    139,823       144,589  

3.500%, 10/01/43

    159,997       165,986  

3.500%, 11/01/43

    1,464,457       1,512,353  

3.500%, 01/01/44

    3,820,942       3,957,967  

3.500%, 05/01/44

    2,409,148       2,499,092  

3.500%, 06/01/44

    12,367,684       12,762,181  

3.500%, 07/01/44

    65,340       67,472  

3.500%, 02/01/45

    1,305,558       1,347,212  

3.500%, 07/01/45

    2,854,016       2,944,845  

3.500%, 03/01/46

    1,434,561       1,480,451  

3.500%, 05/01/46

    944,457       974,667  

3.500%, 06/01/46

    8,478,506       8,750,114  

3.500%, 08/01/46

    1,850,779       1,910,068  

3.500%, 09/01/46

    1,911,002       1,973,775  

3.500%, 11/01/46

    2,204,476       2,284,802  

3.500%, 12/01/46

    3,434,966       3,547,869  

3.500%, 01/01/47

    7,526,930       7,808,668  

3.500%, 02/01/47

    683,979       707,512  

3.500%, 05/01/47

    1,804,694       1,864,071  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
3.500%, TBA (a)

    19,894,842     $ 20,433,401  

4.000%, 08/01/33

    1,443,837       1,518,504  

4.000%, 06/01/39

    1,038,105       1,097,515  

4.000%, 12/01/39

    100,358       105,977  

4.000%, 07/01/40

    1,306,218       1,379,351  

4.000%, 08/01/40

    2,370,599       2,503,941  

4.000%, 10/01/40

    6,304,382       6,693,714  

4.000%, 11/01/40

    414,547       437,805  

4.000%, 12/01/40

    2,195,236       2,317,755  

4.000%, 04/01/41

    214,801       226,684  

4.000%, 09/01/41

    5,576,003       5,883,679  

4.000%, 10/01/41

    365,766       385,955  

4.000%, 12/01/41

    1,417,112       1,514,150  

4.000%, 02/01/42

    3,344,605       3,529,316  

4.000%, 05/01/42

    1,392,396       1,479,313  

4.000%, 06/01/42

    785,741       828,936  

4.000%, 07/01/42

    5,266,643       5,619,803  

4.000%, 08/01/42

    409,963       432,576  

4.000%, 09/01/42

    1,012,655       1,068,349  

4.000%, 12/01/42

    2,801,279       2,977,358  

4.000%, 01/01/43

    1,224,901       1,292,074  

4.000%, 10/01/43

    920,743       971,332  

4.000%, 11/01/43

    4,344,605       4,634,699  

4.000%, 01/01/44

    3,113,143       3,322,126  

4.000%, 02/01/44

    3,017,866       3,222,748  

4.000%, 05/01/44

    4,406,512       4,705,237  

4.000%, 07/01/44

    321,120       339,445  

4.000%, 12/01/44

    2,598,438       2,767,157  

4.000%, 01/01/45

    472,563       503,548  

4.000%, 02/01/45

    1,366,257       1,452,585  

4.000%, 03/01/45

    1,213,312       1,286,977  

4.000%, 04/01/45

    1,114,423       1,187,628  

4.000%, 05/01/45

    369,782       390,932  

4.000%, 10/01/45

    8,249,979       8,776,180  

4.000%, 11/01/45

    2,954,514       3,142,013  

4.000%, 12/01/45

    5,771,904       6,138,001  

4.000%, 01/01/46

    5,999,626       6,330,720  

4.000%, 02/01/46

    2,020,781       2,146,665  

4.000%, 06/01/46

    4,488,953       4,750,877  

4.500%, 08/01/39

    1,655,472       1,780,029  

4.500%, 11/01/39

    392,847       423,820  

4.500%, 01/01/40

    50,203       54,519  

4.500%, 04/01/40

    116,532       126,377  

4.500%, 05/01/40

    304,564       329,582  

4.500%, 06/01/40

    281,657       304,531  

4.500%, 07/01/40

    533,787       576,611  

4.500%, 08/01/40

    3,913,667       4,231,972  

4.500%, 11/01/40

    1,135,064       1,227,808  

4.500%, 07/01/41

    325,677       351,933  

4.500%, 08/01/41

    121,373       130,200  

4.500%, 09/01/41

    1,155,174       1,247,435  

4.500%, 01/01/42

    228,571       247,183  

4.500%, 06/01/42

    164,622       176,598  

4.500%, 08/01/42

    1,270,703       1,369,498  

4.500%, 09/01/42

    3,627,898       3,917,658  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
4.500%, 09/01/43

    1,145,789     1,231,411  

4.500%, 10/01/43

    1,664,112       1,787,244  

4.500%, 12/01/43

    2,340,004       2,515,007  

4.500%, 01/01/44

    2,172,406       2,348,063  

4.500%, 11/01/45

    144,874       156,207  

4.500%, 09/01/46

    772,172       846,753  

4.500%, TBA (a)

    5,922,000       6,346,535  

5.000%, 11/01/32

    7,024       7,682  

5.000%, 09/01/35

    278,439       305,450  

5.000%, 06/01/39

    11,992,860       13,150,385  

5.000%, 04/01/41

    41,513       45,361  

5.000%, 07/01/41

    564,281       618,163  

5.000%, 08/01/41

    539,578       589,844  

5.000%, 01/01/42

    53,266       58,180  

5.000%, TBA (a)

    4,660,000       5,090,322  

5.500%, 11/01/32

    1,457,438       1,628,246  

5.500%, 12/01/32

    233,493       260,963  

5.500%, 01/01/33

    878,446       980,826  

5.500%, 12/01/33

    304,640       340,559  

5.500%, 05/01/34

    2,418,365       2,709,013  

5.500%, 08/01/37

    2,530,318       2,835,189  

5.500%, 02/01/38

    357,390       401,417  

5.500%, 03/01/38

    270,980       304,145  

5.500%, 04/01/38

    267,833       296,442  

5.500%, 06/01/38

    416,318       467,844  

5.500%, 12/01/38

    512,360       568,003  

5.500%, 01/01/39

    429,590       477,981  

5.500%, 08/01/39

    381,113       424,577  

5.500%, 12/01/39

    576,561       640,602  

5.500%, 04/01/40

    103,382       115,022  

5.500%, 04/01/41

    396,722       440,713  

5.500%, TBA (a)

    3,696,000       4,094,475  

6.000%, 02/01/34

    275,843       315,125  

6.000%, 08/01/34

    208,442       238,346  

6.000%, 04/01/35

    3,261,491       3,723,817  

6.000%, 06/01/36

    432,489       489,927  

6.000%, 02/01/38

    630,613       713,988  

6.000%, 03/01/38

    225,471       255,981  

6.000%, 05/01/38

    734,371       837,023  

6.000%, 10/01/38

    882,714       999,591  

6.000%, 12/01/38

    250,047       282,812  

6.000%, 04/01/40

    2,857,946       3,243,125  

6.000%, 09/01/40

    280,210       316,494  

6.000%, 06/01/41

    628,125       711,869  

6.500%, 05/01/40

    4,122,143       4,612,145  

Fannie Mae Pool
2.500%, 05/01/26

    900,000       883,310  

2.690%, 04/01/25

    480,000       482,228  

3.500%, 01/01/47

    598,823       618,591  

4.000%, 01/01/41

    563,650       598,135  

Fannie Mae REMICS (CMO)
5.000%, 04/25/35

    91,505       96,320  

Fannie Mae-ACES (CMO)
0.233%, 08/25/24 (b) (c)

    114,710,444       1,024,502  

2.800%, 01/25/39 (b) (c)

    5,005,179       607,796  

2.961%, 02/25/27 (b)

    1,205,000       1,208,975  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac 15 Yr. Gold Pool
2.500%, 08/01/29

    1,400,838     $ 1,413,231  

2.500%, 12/01/29

    426,811       430,016  

2.500%, 05/01/30

    1,376,044       1,385,389  

2.500%, 07/01/30

    950,750       957,596  

2.500%, 08/01/30

    2,686,281       2,706,094  

2.500%, 09/01/30

    3,462,560       3,486,502  

2.500%, TBA (a)

    14,055,000       14,135,154  

3.000%, 01/01/30

    1,117,805       1,149,542  

3.000%, 04/01/30

    5,204,644       5,354,366  

3.000%, 05/01/30

    873,144       898,593  

3.000%, 06/01/30

    36,835       37,890  

3.000%, 07/01/30

    1,928,421       1,983,392  

3.000%, 08/01/30

    612,139       629,632  

3.000%, TBA (a)

    9,752,000       10,014,085  

3.500%, TBA (a)

    6,972,000       7,261,233  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
3.000%, 12/01/42

    3,084,572       3,096,052  

3.000%, 01/01/43

    2,070,951       2,078,720  

3.000%, 03/01/43

    4,669,973       4,688,297  

3.000%, 07/01/43

    13,331,754       13,380,507  

3.000%, 09/01/46

    1,346,235       1,346,764  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    9,558,791       9,544,310  

3.000%, 12/01/46

    12,363,381       12,378,278  

3.000%, 01/01/47

    28,009,450       27,967,017  

3.000%, 02/01/47

    39,853,988       39,793,611  

3.000%, 03/01/47

    28,994,120       28,950,195  

3.000%, 04/01/47 (d)

    30,013,221       29,967,752  

3.500%, 04/01/42

    2,098,140       2,173,315  

3.500%, 08/01/42

    1,644,156       1,705,436  

3.500%, 10/01/42

    195,785       202,076  

3.500%, 01/01/43

    1,409,410       1,454,282  

3.500%, 06/01/43

    361,674       373,439  

3.500%, 01/01/44

    784,248       812,627  

3.500%, 04/01/44

    149,061       154,390  

3.500%, 05/01/44

    672,495       696,926  

3.500%, 06/01/44

    174,140       180,365  

3.500%, 07/01/44

    131,549       136,572  

3.500%, 08/01/44

    559,211       579,204  

3.500%, 09/01/44

    1,028,576       1,066,045  

3.500%, 08/01/45

    7,929,260       8,213,158  

3.500%, 09/01/45

    221,513       229,891  

3.500%, 01/01/46

    1,308,357       1,349,716  

3.500%, 03/01/46

    980,547       1,011,544  

3.500%, 05/01/46

    1,065,225       1,098,899  

3.500%, 03/01/47

    2,699,755       2,795,992  

3.500%, TBA (a)

    51,167,164       52,519,522  

4.000%, 08/01/40

    358,855       378,912  

4.000%, 10/01/40

    177,060       188,535  

4.000%, 11/01/40

    782,896       833,624  

4.000%, 04/01/41

    20,415       21,558  

4.000%, 10/01/41

    749,372       797,953  

4.000%, 09/01/43

    533,238       568,708  

4.000%, 04/01/44

    1,075,160       1,143,884  

4.000%, 08/01/44

    4,035,251       4,303,473  

4.000%, 02/01/45

    406,283       429,843  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
4.000%, 09/01/45

    1,757,769     1,861,166  

4.000%, 10/01/45

    2,192,493       2,321,526  

4.000%, 12/01/45 (d)

    16,336,020       17,197,892  

4.000%, TBA (a)

    15,999,000       16,797,107  

4.500%, 02/01/39

    1,574,394       1,688,216  

4.500%, 08/01/39

    1,354,679       1,456,166  

4.500%, 12/01/39

    336,748       362,144  

4.500%, 07/01/40

    98,526       105,941  

4.500%, 05/01/41

    2,055,783       2,210,561  

4.500%, 05/01/42

    1,984,239       2,133,115  

4.500%, 10/01/43

    1,025,606       1,100,700  

4.500%, 12/01/43

    2,559,673       2,761,248  

4.500%, TBA (a)

    6,354,000       6,800,462  

5.000%, 10/01/41

    823,210       900,584  

5.000%, 11/01/41

    7,347,379       8,034,111  

5.500%, 02/01/35

    203,510       227,992  

5.500%, 09/01/39

    195,028       215,432  

5.500%, 01/01/40

    257,881       284,401  

5.500%, 07/01/40

    330,053       364,140  

5.500%, 06/01/41

    3,066,360       3,413,440  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (CMO)
0.745%, 03/25/27 (b) (c)

    17,895,031       885,260  

2.770%, 05/25/25

    1,110,000       1,115,559  

3.120%, 09/25/26 (b)

    1,970,000       2,013,863  

3.300%, 10/25/26

    2,810,000       2,910,531  

3.347%, 11/25/26

    1,210,000       1,257,895  

3.430%, 01/25/27 (b)

    560,000       587,851  

3.531%, 07/25/23 (b)

    500,000       530,208  

FREMF Mortgage Trust (CMO)
4.013%, 02/25/24 (144A) (b)

    1,810,000       1,809,395  

4.117%, 03/25/27 (144A) (b)

    855,556       861,180  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, TBA (a)

    6,519,000       6,587,112  

3.500%, 01/15/42

    524,643       545,093  

3.500%, 02/15/42

    247,904       259,120  

3.500%, 04/15/42

    433,389       450,944  

3.500%, 05/15/42

    427,390       446,734  

3.500%, 08/15/42

    609,329       636,753  

3.500%, 11/15/42

    432,614       450,220  

3.500%, 12/15/42

    1,372,820       1,434,538  

3.500%, 01/15/43

    590,308       614,300  

3.500%, 02/15/43

    911,160       949,918  

3.500%, 03/15/43

    484,414       504,071  

3.500%, 04/15/43

    2,636,022       2,741,406  

3.500%, 05/15/43

    3,198,503       3,334,701  

3.500%, 06/15/43

    799,272       835,198  

3.500%, 07/15/43

    2,706,408       2,828,014  

4.000%, 07/20/39

    485,176       514,619  

4.000%, 01/15/41

    1,705,780       1,797,703  

4.000%, 03/15/41

    1,204,059       1,268,946  

4.000%, 12/15/41

    26,241       27,625  

4.000%, TBA (a)

    4,542,000       4,778,326  

4.500%, 02/15/42 (d)

    13,245,299       14,356,337  

5.000%, 12/15/38

    375,248       412,445  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
5.000%, 07/15/39

    1,045,027     $ 1,148,273  

5.000%, 10/15/39

    458,361       508,684  

5.000%, 09/15/40

    35,166       39,028  

5.000%, 12/15/40

    1,259,042       1,383,613  

5.500%, 04/15/33

    34,352       38,672  

6.500%, 04/15/33

    49,319       53,894  

8.500%, 05/15/22

    595       602  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, TBA (a)

    87,100,000       87,977,802  

3.500%, 12/20/41

    4,858,365       5,049,020  

3.500%, 10/20/42

    504,361       524,622  

3.500%, 01/20/43

    450,043       468,123  

3.500%, 04/20/43

    371,545       386,471  

3.500%, 10/20/46

    2,810,617       2,923,108  

3.500%, 04/20/47

    78,618,878       81,517,703  

3.500%, TBA (a)

    19,036,496       19,717,645  

4.000%, 09/20/40

    128,691       137,284  

4.000%, 10/20/40

    1,424,047       1,512,383  

4.000%, 11/20/40

    799,800       843,653  

4.000%, 12/20/40

    2,990,145       3,173,605  

4.000%, 01/20/41

    2,613,784       2,775,676  

4.000%, 02/20/41

    46,273       49,080  

4.000%, 07/20/43

    245,969       260,100  

4.000%, 08/20/44

    1,085,033       1,152,299  

4.000%, 10/20/46

    247,208       261,314  

4.000%, 01/20/47

    35,433,204       37,323,875  

4.000%, 02/20/47

    4,144,694       4,365,930  

4.000%, 06/20/47

    6,159,000       6,502,195  

4.000%, TBA (a)

    1,690,000       1,778,329  

4.500%, 12/20/39

    108,612       117,141  

4.500%, 01/20/40

    134,680       145,263  

4.500%, 02/20/40

    107,529       115,550  

4.500%, 05/20/40

    7,343       7,891  

4.500%, 08/20/40

    260,686       281,390  

4.500%, 05/20/41

    14,134,034       15,187,739  

4.500%, 06/20/41

    1,371,040       1,473,249  

4.500%, 07/20/41

    861,163       925,330  

4.500%, 11/20/41

    130,920       140,700  

4.500%, 11/20/44

    310,870       330,568  

5.000%, 10/20/33

    1,128,613       1,255,700  

5.000%, 10/20/39

    387,631       421,421  

5.000%, 07/20/42

    472,995       514,615  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
0.773%, 05/16/59 (b) (c)

    2,200,000       158,370  

0.792%, 11/16/53 (b) (c)

    1,215,257       48,449  

0.794%, 02/16/53 (b) (c)

    19,054,387       922,310  

0.804%, 07/16/59 (b) (c)

    2,077,795       155,269  

0.825%, 08/16/41 (c)

    4,629,498       84,568  

0.838%, 01/16/49 (b) (c)

    7,894,103       389,778  

0.856%, 06/16/53 (b) (c)

    1,853,446       60,563  

0.924%, 06/16/58 (b) (c)

    2,772,785       207,050  

0.984%, 08/15/58 (b) (c)

    7,525,345       613,778  

1.000%, 02/16/39 (c)

    6,511,128       100,693  

1.007%, 08/16/58 (b) (c)

    3,895,442       295,987  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
1.046%, 05/16/58 (b) (c)

    2,652,541     205,160  

1.070%, 12/16/57 (b) (c)

    3,852,324       303,651  

1.127%, 04/16/58 (b) (c)

    7,045,110       571,833  

1.181%, 01/16/48 (b) (c)

    7,836,508       448,596  

1.192%, 02/16/58 (b) (c)

    3,345,552       296,129  
   

 

 

 
      1,448,980,111  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—24.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds
2.875%, 11/15/46 (f) (g) (h)

    57,418,000       57,734,258  

3.000%, 02/15/47 (f) (h)

    55,487,000       57,238,281  

3.000%, 05/15/47 (g) (h)

    39,712,000       40,984,015  

U.S. Treasury Notes
1.250%, 03/31/19

    37,803,000       37,721,799  

1.250%, 04/30/19

    37,835,000       37,741,888  

1.250%, 05/31/19 (h)

    25,259,000       25,197,823  

1.500%, 04/15/20

    52,255,000       52,218,265  

1.500%, 05/15/20 (h)

    34,879,000       34,839,482  

1.625%, 03/15/20

    51,992,000       52,156,503  

1.750%, 05/31/22 (h)

    109,169,000       108,529,379  

1.875%, 03/31/22

    162,317,000       162,412,118  

1.875%, 04/30/22 (h)

    162,613,000       162,581,290  

2.000%, 04/30/24

    7,574,000       7,517,490  

2.000%, 05/31/24 (h)

    5,074,000       5,033,170  

2.000%, 11/15/26 (g)

    35,026,000       34,153,082  

2.125%, 03/31/24

    7,502,000       7,507,566  

2.250%, 02/15/27 (g)

    34,117,000       33,958,424  

2.375%, 05/15/27 (h)

    26,461,000       26,628,445  
   

 

 

 
      944,153,278  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies (Cost $2,395,684,678)

      2,393,133,389  
   

 

 

 
Corporate Bonds & Notes—29.1%  
Advertising—0.1%  

ACE03 MH1 B2
Zero Coupon, 08/15/30

    788,785       611,853  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)
4.000%, 03/15/22

    1,468,000       1,539,405  
   

 

 

 
      2,151,258  
   

 

 

 
Aerospace/Defense—0.3%  

BAE Systems Holdings, Inc.
2.850%, 12/15/20 (144A)

    699,000       708,537  

4.750%, 10/07/44 (144A)

    132,000       142,998  

Harris Corp.
2.700%, 04/27/20

    706,000       713,310  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
3.550%, 01/15/26

    815,000       844,508  

3.600%, 03/01/35

    1,860,000       1,835,236  

4.070%, 12/15/42

    380,000       388,409  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Aerospace/Defense—(Continued)  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.500%, 05/15/36

    323,000     $ 352,259  

4.700%, 05/15/46

    527,000       592,161  

Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.850%, 04/15/45

    840,000       833,005  

United Technologies Corp.
1.778%, 05/04/18

    3,052,000       3,055,916  

4.050%, 05/04/47

    2,865,000       2,934,637  

4.150%, 05/15/45

    836,000       865,572  
   

 

 

 
      13,266,548  
   

 

 

 
Agriculture—0.0%  

Reynolds American, Inc.
2.300%, 06/12/18

    1,321,000       1,326,753  

3.250%, 06/12/20

    561,000       577,571  
   

 

 

 
      1,904,324  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.4%  

American Airlines Group, Inc.
4.625%, 03/01/20 (144A) (d)

    2,214,000       2,289,874  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
3.375%, 05/01/27

    3,314,693       3,331,266  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
2.875%, 03/13/20

    9,690,000       9,816,701  

Turkish Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.200%, 03/15/27 (144A)

    1,192,478       1,140,307  

United Airlines Pass-Through Trust
4.750%, 04/11/22

    341,648       354,033  
   

 

 

 
      16,932,181  
   

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers—1.2%  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.810%, 01/09/24

    7,525,000       7,619,235  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
2.625%, 07/10/17

    2,036,000       2,036,204  

3.100%, 01/15/19

    814,000       825,123  

3.150%, 06/30/22

    13,450,000       13,470,820  

3.200%, 07/06/21

    6,453,000       6,525,532  

3.700%, 11/24/20

    1,345,000       1,391,631  

4.000%, 01/15/25

    1,821,000       1,828,745  

4.750%, 08/15/17

    3,515,000       3,526,983  

Hyundai Capital America
2.550%, 04/03/20 (144A)

    8,645,000       8,623,370  
   

 

 

 
      45,847,643  
   

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment—0.1%  

Delphi Automotive plc
4.250%, 01/15/26

    1,455,000       1,541,175  

4.400%, 10/01/46

    1,297,000       1,293,277  
   

 

 

 
      2,834,452  
   

 

 

 
Banks—9.4%  

Banco Espirito Santo S.A.
4.000%, 01/21/19 (EUR) (i)

    200,000       68,529  
Banks—(Continued)  

Banco Inbursa S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple
4.375%, 04/11/27 (144A)

    549,000     549,110  

Bank of America Corp.
2.250%, 04/21/20 (d)

    2,535,000       2,536,034  

3.248%, 10/21/27

    1,588,000       1,534,537  

3.300%, 01/11/23

    3,383,000       3,449,638  

3.500%, 04/19/26

    2,440,000       2,448,311  

3.875%, 08/01/25

    5,164,000       5,342,215  

4.443%, 01/20/48 (b)

    4,400,000       4,653,796  

4.875%, 04/01/44

    494,000       553,074  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)
2.050%, 05/03/21

    10,424,000       10,328,589  

4.625%, 09/20/26 (b)

    2,930,000       2,955,198  

Barclays plc
4.836%, 05/09/28

    4,105,000       4,196,500  

4.950%, 01/10/47

    2,231,000       2,380,789  

BB&T Corp.
2.450%, 01/15/20

    1,530,000       1,547,092  

2.750%, 04/01/22

    15,085,000       15,307,851  

BNP Paribas S.A.
2.950%, 05/23/22 (144A)

    6,010,000       6,069,842  

3.800%, 01/10/24 (144A)

    808,000       841,469  

BPCE S.A.
3.000%, 05/22/22 (144A) (d)

    3,500,000       3,530,439  

Branch Banking & Trust Co.
2.300%, 10/15/18

    2,160,000       2,173,746  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.750%, 03/09/27

    3,310,000       3,297,988  

4.750%, 07/15/21

    80,000       86,313  

Capital One N.A.
2.400%, 09/05/19

    250,000       250,891  

Citigroup, Inc.
1.800%, 02/05/18

    2,960,000       2,962,244  

2.500%, 09/26/18 (d)

    4,057,000       4,084,498  

2.500%, 07/29/19

    3,634,000       3,666,637  

2.900%, 12/08/21

    20,825,000       21,036,020  

3.500%, 05/15/23

    2,381,000       2,415,713  

3.875%, 03/26/25

    1,530,000       1,539,455  

4.125%, 07/25/28

    6,182,000       6,275,497  

4.750%, 05/18/46

    4,348,000       4,564,078  

Citizens Bank N.A.
2.250%, 03/02/20

    6,026,000       6,020,360  

2.300%, 12/03/18

    1,395,000       1,400,025  

2.650%, 05/26/22

    4,875,000       4,861,881  

Credit Suisse AG
3.000%, 10/29/21

    1,015,000       1,034,328  

Credit Suisse Group AG
4.282%, 01/09/28 (144A)

    812,000       839,349  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd. 2.750%, 03/26/20

    3,269,000       3,294,704  

4.875%, 05/15/45

    753,000       828,801  

Fifth Third Bank
2.250%, 06/14/21

    3,062,000       3,053,053  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
2.000%, 04/25/19

    950,000       949,588  

2.350%, 11/15/21

    6,177,000       6,093,888  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Banks—(Continued)  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
2.600%, 04/23/20

    2,774,000     $ 2,799,759  

2.625%, 01/31/19

    3,624,000       3,660,631  

2.625%, 04/25/21

    2,055,000       2,059,077  

2.750%, 09/15/20

    1,326,000       1,341,976  

3.500%, 01/23/25

    1,683,000       1,701,284  

3.750%, 05/22/25

    2,243,000       2,296,812  

HSBC Holdings plc
2.650%, 01/05/22 (d)

    9,883,000       9,860,210  

4.041%, 03/13/28 (b)

    2,950,000       3,055,545  

6.000%, 05/22/27 (b)

    4,055,000       4,192,870  

ING Groep NV
3.950%, 03/29/27

    3,177,000       3,303,581  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
5.017%, 06/26/24 (144A)

    10,267,000       10,412,350  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.200%, 10/22/19

    2,326,000       2,333,436  

2.550%, 10/29/20

    3,260,000       3,287,355  

2.750%, 06/23/20

    667,000       678,145  

2.972%, 01/15/23 (d)

    13,360,000       13,518,917  

3.782%, 02/01/28 (b)

    3,212,000       3,284,646  

3.875%, 09/10/24

    2,550,000       2,630,945  

3.900%, 07/15/25

    1,343,000       1,400,574  

4.250%, 10/01/27

    1,070,000       1,116,118  

Lloyds Banking Group plc
3.750%, 01/11/27

    2,169,000       2,177,598  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
6.125%, 03/08/27 (144A) (b)

    2,236,000       2,286,310  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
2.998%, 02/22/22

    5,056,000       5,131,097  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
2.953%, 02/28/22

    13,230,000       13,343,910  

Morgan Stanley
2.625%, 11/17/21

    10,848,000       10,832,010  

2.750%, 05/19/22

    16,450,000       16,446,447  

2.800%, 06/16/20

    3,889,000       3,945,546  

3.700%, 10/23/24

    3,417,000       3,506,724  

3.750%, 02/25/23

    1,545,000       1,606,511  

Northern Trust Corp.
3.375%, 05/08/32 (b)

    2,040,000       2,039,119  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
2.652%, 05/15/23 (b) (d)

    11,585,000       11,678,838  

3.498%, 05/15/23 (b)

    5,295,000       5,329,338  

3.875%, 09/12/23

    8,102,000       8,273,025  

Santander UK Group Holdings plc
2.875%, 08/05/21

    5,200,000       5,211,955  

State Street Corp.
2.246%, 06/15/47 (b)

    500,000       460,313  

2.650%, 05/19/26 (d)

    1,246,000       1,207,646  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.
2.050%, 03/06/19 (144A)

    15,092,000       15,091,894  

U.S. Bancorp
2.950%, 07/15/22 (d)

    3,137,000       3,190,856  

3.150%, 04/27/27

    1,360,000       1,362,268  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
4.125%, 09/24/25 (144A)

    1,338,000       1,402,538  

4.253%, 03/23/28 (144A)

    5,815,000       6,075,105  
Banks—(Continued)  

UniCredit S.p.A.
5.861%, 06/19/32 (144A) (b)

    5,078,000     5,213,644  

Wells Fargo & Co.
2.100%, 07/26/21

    5,995,000       5,914,601  

2.600%, 07/22/20

    1,285,000       1,303,116  

3.584%, 05/22/28 (b)

    5,700,000       5,760,597  

4.750%, 12/07/46

    3,286,000       3,508,377  

4.900%, 11/17/45

    969,000       1,056,576  
   

 

 

 
      365,312,260  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.5%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
2.650%, 02/01/21

    3,844,000       3,895,540  

3.300%, 02/01/23

    2,335,000       2,404,422  

4.700%, 02/01/36

    1,225,000       1,348,288  

4.900%, 02/01/46

    9,438,000       10,652,114  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
3.750%, 07/15/42

    550,000       532,321  

Central American Bottling Corp.
5.750%, 01/31/27 (144A)

    239,000       252,479  
   

 

 

 
      19,085,164  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—0.4%  

Amgen, Inc.
2.125%, 05/01/20

    2,559,000       2,562,816  

4.400%, 05/01/45

    2,028,000       2,083,058  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2.350%, 02/01/20

    589,000       594,623  

2.500%, 09/01/23

    1,447,000       1,425,564  

4.000%, 09/01/36

    5,760,000       5,727,663  

4.150%, 03/01/47

    862,000       866,019  

4.500%, 02/01/45

    547,000       567,042  

4.600%, 09/01/35

    564,000       604,730  
   

 

 

 
      14,431,515  
   

 

 

 
Building Materials—0.2%  

CEMEX Finance LLC
9.375%, 10/12/22 (144A)

    280,000       297,500  

CRH America Finance, Inc.
3.400%, 05/09/27 (144A)

    2,255,000       2,255,131  

Johnson Controls International plc
5.125%, 09/14/45

    2,020,000       2,322,832  

LafargeHolcim Finance U.S. LLC
4.750%, 09/22/46 (144A)

    2,545,000       2,647,347  

Tecnoglass, Inc.
8.200%, 01/31/22 (144A)

    279,000       293,299  
   

 

 

 
      7,816,109  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.2%  

Agrium, Inc.
4.125%, 03/15/35 (d)

    755,000       751,333  

Dow Chemical Co. (The)
4.375%, 11/15/42

    500,000       516,428  

4.625%, 10/01/44

    755,000       803,600  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Chemicals—(Continued)  

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
2.200%, 05/01/20

    1,100,000     $ 1,105,970  

Eastman Chemical Co.
4.800%, 09/01/42

    716,000       768,592  

Monsanto Co.
3.600%, 07/15/42

    1,222,000       1,062,898  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)
4.000%, 12/15/42

    565,000       542,232  

4.500%, 06/01/47

    815,000       853,980  
   

 

 

 
      6,405,033  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services—0.3%  

Moody’s Corp.
2.750%, 12/15/21

    2,544,000       2,565,354  

3.250%, 01/15/28 (144A)

    3,360,000       3,308,367  

Total System Services, Inc.
4.800%, 04/01/26

    3,469,000       3,776,163  

Wesleyan University
4.781%, 07/01/2116

    1,088,000       1,064,186  
   

 

 

 
      10,714,070  
   

 

 

 
Computers—1.0%  

Apple, Inc.
2.850%, 05/11/24

    11,225,000       11,279,385  

3.000%, 02/09/24

    3,075,000       3,121,639  

3.450%, 02/09/45

    1,028,000       965,970  

4.650%, 02/23/46

    6,691,000       7,500,082  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
5.450%, 06/15/23 (144A)

    3,230,000       3,505,099  

8.350%, 07/15/46 (144A)

    2,780,000       3,587,818  

DXC Technology Co.
2.875%, 03/27/20 (144A) (d)

    1,369,000       1,386,212  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
2.850%, 10/05/18

    2,705,000       2,728,144  

3.600%, 10/15/20

    3,456,000       3,563,478  

HP, Inc.
3.750%, 12/01/20

    357,000       373,658  
   

 

 

 
      38,011,485  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—0.8%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
3.500%, 05/26/22 (d)

    5,837,000       5,990,175  

4.625%, 10/30/20

    4,930,000       5,239,461  

Air Lease Corp.
2.625%, 07/01/22

    4,300,000       4,261,898  

3.000%, 09/15/23

    5,220,000       5,189,969  

3.625%, 04/01/27

    2,270,000       2,270,213  

American Express Credit Corp.
2.250%, 08/15/19

    1,959,000       1,975,875  

3.300%, 05/03/27

    1,010,000       1,009,165  

Capital One Bank USA N.A.
2.300%, 06/05/19

    500,000       500,456  

Discover Financial Services
4.100%, 02/09/27

    1,108,000       1,109,915  
Diversified Financial Services—(Continued)  

Jefferies Group LLC
6.500%, 01/20/43

    648,000     732,305  

Synchrony Financial
2.600%, 01/15/19

    1,706,000       1,715,110  

2.700%, 02/03/20

    1,079,000       1,084,472  

4.500%, 07/23/25

    1,243,000       1,278,239  

Visa, Inc.
4.150%, 12/14/35

    411,000       445,302  
   

 

 

 
      32,802,555  
   

 

 

 
Electric—1.0%  

AES Panama SRL
6.000%, 06/25/22 (144A)

    213,000       223,650  

Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.
3.500%, 08/15/46

    946,000       901,923  

Celeo Redes Operacion Chile S.A.
5.200%, 06/22/47 (144A)

    816,000       826,200  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
2.579%, 07/01/20

    2,615,000       2,628,509  

Emera U.S. Finance L.P.
2.150%, 06/15/19

    2,058,000       2,056,086  

2.700%, 06/15/21

    2,106,000       2,109,224  

Enel Finance International NV
2.875%, 05/25/22 (144A)

    4,485,000       4,491,221  

3.625%, 05/25/27 (144A)

    4,680,000       4,634,810  

Energuate Trust
5.875%, 05/03/27 (144A)

    367,000       378,010  

Exelon Corp.
2.450%, 04/15/21

    549,000       547,491  

2.850%, 06/15/20

    3,225,000       3,276,374  

4.950%, 06/15/35

    501,000       548,482  

Generacion Mediterranea S.A. / Generacion Frias S.A. / Central Termica Roca S.A.
9.625%, 07/27/23 (144A)

    722,000       788,785  

Great Plains Energy, Inc.
3.900%, 04/01/27

    4,159,000       4,207,348  

Inkia Energy, Ltd.
8.375%, 04/04/21 (144A)

    282,000       291,447  

Orazul Energy Egenor S. en C. por A.
5.625%, 04/28/27 (144A)

    549,000       536,648  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
4.300%, 03/15/45

    839,000       898,670  

4.750%, 02/15/44

    545,000       620,265  

Pampa Energia S.A.
7.500%, 01/24/27 (144A)

    560,000       584,394  

Southern California Edison Co.
1.250%, 11/01/17

    1,080,000       1,079,365  

Stoneway Capital Corp.
10.000%, 03/01/27 (144A) (d)

    835,000       881,192  

Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Co.
3.850%, 06/01/25 (144A)

    2,380,000       2,468,098  

Virginia Electric & Power Co.
3.500%, 03/15/27

    3,225,000       3,316,093  

4.200%, 05/15/45 (d)

    895,000       939,604  

4.450%, 02/15/44

    437,000       477,426  
   

 

 

 
      39,711,315  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Electronics—0.0%  

Amphenol Corp.
3.200%, 04/01/24

    1,254,000     $ 1,266,777  
   

 

 

 
Energy-Alternate Sources—0.0%  

Genneia S.A.
8.750%, 01/20/22 (144A)

    277,000       294,540  
   

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction—0.0%  

Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen S.A.
5.625%, 05/18/36 (144A)

    276,000       291,870  

Aeropuertos Argentina S.A.
6.875%, 02/01/27 (144A)

    279,000       288,801  

Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo S.A.
6.750%, 03/30/29 (144A)

    279,000       302,369  

Cia Latinoamericana de Infraestructura & Servicios S.A.
9.500%, 07/20/23 (144A)

    40,000       41,469  
   

 

 

 
      924,509  
   

 

 

 
Environmental Control—0.0%  

Waste Management, Inc.
3.900%, 03/01/35

    442,000       456,293  
   

 

 

 
Food—0.1%  

Arcor SAIC
6.000%, 07/06/23 (144A)

    341,000       362,312  

Minerva Luxembourg S.A.
6.500%, 09/20/26 (144A)

    581,000       565,749  

Post Holdings, Inc.
6.000%, 12/15/22 (144A)

    2,255,000       2,390,300  
   

 

 

 
      3,318,361  
   

 

 

 
Forest Products & Paper—0.1%  

Georgia-Pacific LLC
7.375%, 12/01/25

    1,415,000       1,800,394  

Suzano Austria GmbH
5.750%, 07/14/26 (144A) (d)

    564,000       583,740  

Suzano Trading, Ltd.
5.875%, 01/23/21 (144A)

    423,000       448,380  
   

 

 

 
      2,832,514  
   

 

 

 
Gas—0.1%  

Dominion Energy Gas Holdings LLC
4.600%, 12/15/44

    1,137,000       1,188,070  

NiSource Finance Corp.
3.490%, 05/15/27

    2,215,000       2,230,241  

Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp.
4.400%, 05/30/47

    2,135,000       2,177,555  
   

 

 

 
      5,595,866  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Products—0.5%  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
2.133%, 06/06/19

    6,380,000       6,389,691  

2.675%, 12/15/19

    2,345,000       2,373,712  
Healthcare-Products—(Continued)  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
2.894%, 06/06/22

    3,240,000     3,250,128  

4.685%, 12/15/44

    367,000       377,961  

Boston Scientific Corp.
2.650%, 10/01/18

    1,872,000       1,889,187  

Medtronic Global Holdings SCA
3.350%, 04/01/27

    3,190,000       3,252,103  

Medtronic, Inc.
4.375%, 03/15/35

    248,000       270,882  

Stryker Corp.
4.625%, 03/15/46

    1,016,000       1,109,968  
   

 

 

 
      18,913,632  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Services—0.8%  

Aetna, Inc.
4.125%, 11/15/42

    786,000       800,283  

4.500%, 05/15/42

    881,000       951,571  

4.750%, 03/15/44

    690,000       775,663  

Anthem, Inc.
1.875%, 01/15/18

    5,068,000       5,072,206  

2.300%, 07/15/18

    7,006,000       7,045,437  

Baylor Scott & White Holdings
4.185%, 11/15/45

    775,000       792,354  

Catholic Health Initiatives
4.350%, 11/01/42

    550,000       496,407  

Cigna Corp.
3.250%, 04/15/25 (d)

    1,947,000       1,954,591  

HCA, Inc.
3.750%, 03/15/19

    2,260,000       2,305,200  

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
4.150%, 05/01/47

    1,403,000       1,453,714  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
2.625%, 02/01/20

    1,583,000       1,596,036  

New York and Presbyterian Hospital (The)
3.563%, 08/01/36

    547,000       530,888  

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
5.897%, 05/15/45

    685,000       850,976  

RWJ Barnabas Health, Inc.
3.949%, 07/01/46

    355,000       349,300  

Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida, Inc.
4.857%, 07/15/45

    650,000       723,169  

SSM Health Care Corp.
3.823%, 06/01/27

    1,392,000       1,426,455  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
2.700%, 07/15/20

    944,000       963,866  

4.200%, 01/15/47

    1,289,000       1,359,764  

4.625%, 07/15/35

    377,000       423,719  
   

 

 

 
      29,871,599  
   

 

 

 
Housewares—0.0%  

Newell Brands, Inc.
2.875%, 12/01/19

    906,000       921,550  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Insurance—0.4%  

Allstate Corp. (The)
4.200%, 12/15/46

    1,564,000     $ 1,630,498  

American International Group, Inc.
3.750%, 07/10/25

    1,511,000       1,539,074  

3.875%, 01/15/35

    673,000       652,448  

4.500%, 07/16/44

    847,000       861,297  

Aon plc
4.750%, 05/15/45

    1,906,000       2,062,296  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
3.750%, 03/14/26

    359,000       373,771  

4.350%, 01/30/47 (d)

    601,000       642,289  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.
4.300%, 11/15/46

    2,550,000       2,652,673  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)
4.000%, 05/30/47

    1,795,000       1,836,235  

4.600%, 08/01/43

    945,000       1,054,020  

Willis North America, Inc.
3.600%, 05/15/24

    276,000       278,781  
   

 

 

 
      13,583,382  
   

 

 

 
Iron/Steel—0.0%  

Nucor Corp.
5.200%, 08/01/43

    585,000       686,432  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
5.125%, 10/01/21

    1,086,000       1,115,300  
   

 

 

 
      1,801,732  
   

 

 

 
Lodging—0.1%  

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC / Caesars Growth Properties Finance, Inc.
9.375%, 05/01/22

    2,060,000       2,235,100  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.6%  

21st Century Fox America, Inc.
4.750%, 09/15/44

    525,000       552,676  

4.950%, 10/15/45

    223,000       241,395  

Cablevision S.A.
6.500%, 06/15/21 (144A)

    277,000       293,620  

CBS Corp.
2.300%, 08/15/19

    2,077,000       2,090,569  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp.
3.750%, 02/15/28 (144A)

    8,960,000       8,827,777  

4.464%, 07/23/22

    1,856,000       1,977,505  

4.908%, 07/23/25

    902,000       974,448  

5.375%, 05/01/47 (144A)

    2,970,000       3,142,094  

6.384%, 10/23/35

    1,407,000       1,667,792  

6.484%, 10/23/45

    6,878,000       8,255,065  

Comcast Corp.
3.200%, 07/15/36

    3,448,000       3,227,035  

3.375%, 08/15/25

    1,578,000       1,618,884  

3.400%, 07/15/46 (d)

    835,000       760,352  

4.250%, 01/15/33

    665,000       708,737  

4.400%, 08/15/35

    2,001,000       2,150,949  

4.600%, 08/15/45

    885,000       965,084  

4.750%, 03/01/44

    2,972,000       3,307,176  
Media—(Continued)  

CSC Holdings LLC
7.625%, 07/15/18

    2,060,000     2,173,300  

Discovery Communications LLC
3.800%, 03/13/24

    1,616,000       1,634,021  

Myriad International Holdings B.V.
4.850%, 07/06/27 (144A)

    290,000       290,725  

NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc.
5.250%, 12/31/49 (144A)

    4,585,000       4,873,213  

NBCUniversal Media LLC
4.450%, 01/15/43

    1,095,000       1,162,522  

Time Warner Cable LLC
4.125%, 02/15/21

    2,130,000       2,227,352  

4.500%, 09/15/42 (d)

    161,000       153,190  

5.000%, 02/01/20

    1,055,000       1,125,469  

5.500%, 09/01/41

    588,000       631,903  

Time Warner, Inc.
2.100%, 06/01/19

    3,352,000       3,353,381  

3.600%, 07/15/25

    820,000       818,136  

4.850%, 07/15/45

    1,884,000       1,939,925  

Viacom, Inc.
2.750%, 12/15/19

    705,000       712,973  
   

 

 

 
      61,857,268  
   

 

 

 
Mining—0.4%  

Barrick Gold Corp.
5.250%, 04/01/42

    2,420,000       2,753,476  

BHP Billiton Finance USA, Ltd.
5.000%, 09/30/43

    1,980,000       2,291,234  

Glencore Funding LLC
4.000%, 03/27/27 (144A) (d)

    4,810,000       4,732,545  

Newmont Mining Corp.
3.500%, 03/15/22

    2,740,000       2,833,470  

4.875%, 03/15/42

    2,030,000       2,144,973  

Rio Tinto Finance USA plc
4.125%, 08/21/42

    1,510,000       1,558,180  

VM Holding S.A.
5.375%, 05/04/27 (144A)

    547,000       552,196  
   

 

 

 
      16,866,074  
   

 

 

 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing—0.1%  

Eaton Corp.
2.750%, 11/02/22

    1,285,000       1,292,004  

General Electric Co.
4.500%, 03/11/44

    2,960,000       3,288,421  

Ingersoll-Rand Luxembourg Finance S.A.
4.650%, 11/01/44

    306,000       329,998  
   

 

 

 
      4,910,423  
   

 

 

 
Office/Business Equipment—0.3%  

Pitney Bowes, Inc.
3.875%, 05/15/22

    11,495,000       11,492,069  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Oil & Gas—1.8%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
4.500%, 07/15/44

    1,209,000     $ 1,107,928  

7.950%, 06/15/39

    614,000       772,928  

Apache Corp.
4.250%, 01/15/44

    1,507,000       1,411,559  

BP Capital Markets plc
3.224%, 04/14/24

    5,410,000       5,463,434  

Canadian Natural Resources,
Ltd. 2.950%, 01/15/23

    3,195,000       3,169,539  

3.850%, 06/01/27

    4,180,000       4,146,134  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
4.250%, 04/15/27 (144A) (d)

    4,740,000       4,515,452  

Devon Energy Corp.
3.250%, 05/15/22

    2,085,000       2,072,163  

5.600%, 07/15/41

    1,705,000       1,770,777  

5.850%, 12/15/25

    2,795,000       3,176,185  

Endeavor Energy Resources L.P. / EER Finance, Inc.
7.000%, 08/15/21 (144A)

    2,260,000       2,339,100  

EOG Resources, Inc.
3.900%, 04/01/35

    680,000       659,473  

4.150%, 01/15/26 (d)

    1,047,000       1,100,062  

Exxon Mobil Corp.
1.819%, 03/15/19 (d)

    3,300,000       3,313,022  

4.114%, 03/01/46

    1,386,000       1,462,093  

GeoPark Latin America, Ltd. Agencia en Chile
7.500%, 02/11/20 (144A)

    270,000       273,375  

Halcon Resources Corp.
12.000%, 02/15/22 (144A)

    750,000       847,500  

Hess Corp.
4.300%, 04/01/27 (d)

    5,000,000       4,883,920  

Nabors Industries, Inc.
5.500%, 01/15/23 (144A) (d)

    1,051,000       995,822  

Noble Energy, Inc.
5.050%, 11/15/44

    1,094,000       1,123,559  

Petro-Canada
6.800%, 05/15/38

    1,110,000       1,446,600  

Petrobras Argentina S.A.
7.375%, 07/21/23 (144A) (d)

    649,000       684,526  

Petrobras Global Finance B.V.
4.875%, 03/17/20

    282,000       287,668  

5.375%, 01/27/21 (d)

    3,354,000       3,410,012  

5.750%, 01/20/20

    282,000       292,631  

6.125%, 01/17/22

    270,000       278,505  

7.375%, 01/17/27 (d)

    300,000       317,400  

8.375%, 05/23/21

    4,255,000       4,762,962  

8.750%, 05/23/26

    71,000       81,650  

Petroleos Mexicanos
4.625%, 09/21/23

    224,000       226,688  

6.500%, 03/13/27 (144A)

    3,091,000       3,320,507  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
4.450%, 01/15/26 (d)

    660,000       693,960  

Resolute Energy Corp.
8.500%, 05/01/20 (d)

    2,260,000       2,248,700  

Shell International Finance B.V.
3.625%, 08/21/42

    1,100,000       1,029,026  

4.125%, 05/11/35

    2,166,000       2,255,178  
Oil & Gas—(Continued)  

Western Refining Logistics L.P. / WNRL Finance Corp.
7.500%, 02/15/23

    2,260,000     2,435,150  

Woodside Finance, Ltd.
3.650%, 03/05/25 (144A)

    353,000       351,718  

YPF S.A.
8.500%, 03/23/21 (144A)

    139,000       154,608  

8.875%, 12/19/18 (144A)

    1,082,000       1,159,255  
   

 

 

 
      70,040,769  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services—0.1%  

Halliburton Co.
3.800%, 11/15/25 (d)

    2,410,000       2,469,826  

Schlumberger Holdings Corp.
3.000%, 12/21/20 (144A)

    2,972,000       3,026,081  
   

 

 

 
      5,495,907  
   

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers—0.1%  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
5.750%, 10/15/20

    2,260,000       2,312,748  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—1.0%  

AbbVie, Inc.
2.500%, 05/14/20

    3,448,000       3,487,973  

2.900%, 11/06/22

    1,946,000       1,964,306  

4.400%, 11/06/42

    200,000       204,886  

4.500%, 05/14/35

    2,848,000       3,003,600  

Allergan Funding SCS
2.350%, 03/12/18

    3,614,000       3,629,088  

3.000%, 03/12/20

    5,509,000       5,625,895  

3.800%, 03/15/25

    8,910,000       9,216,050  

4.550%, 03/15/35

    1,701,000       1,815,525  

4.750%, 03/15/45 (d)

    1,312,000       1,416,262  

Mylan NV
5.250%, 06/15/46

    575,000       628,993  

Pfizer, Inc.
4.000%, 12/15/36

    2,579,000       2,724,600  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Co. B.V.
3.650%, 11/10/21

    841,000       868,442  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands B.V.
2.800%, 07/21/23 (d)

    2,844,000       2,766,202  
   

 

 

 
      37,351,822  
   

 

 

 
Pipelines—0.9%  

Enbridge, Inc.
2.900%, 07/15/22

    2,120,000       2,115,760  

3.700%, 07/15/27

    1,690,000       1,688,749  

Energy Transfer L.P.
6.125%, 12/15/45 (d)

    2,364,000       2,558,751  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
4.900%, 05/15/46

    2,129,000       2,289,378  

5.100%, 02/15/45

    501,000       550,154  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Pipelines—(Continued)  

GNL Quintero S.A.
4.634%, 07/31/29 (144A)

    384,000     $ 398,400  

4.634%, 07/31/29

    200,000       207,500  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.
3.500%, 03/01/21

    1,667,000       1,706,968  

3.950%, 09/01/22

    1,124,000       1,161,309  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
3.050%, 12/01/19

    703,000       715,214  

5.050%, 02/15/46

    1,490,000       1,496,264  

MPLX L.P.
5.200%, 03/01/47

    754,000       776,526  

NGPL PipeCo LLC
7.119%, 12/15/17 (144A)

    2,185,000       2,225,969  

Plains All American Pipeline L.P. / PAA Finance Corp.
4.650%, 10/15/25

    1,520,000       1,557,985  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.200%, 03/15/28 (144A)

    1,676,000       1,693,283  

5.625%, 04/15/23 (d)

    1,650,000       1,834,145  

Spectra Energy Partners L.P.
4.500%, 03/15/45

    2,310,000       2,276,630  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P.
3.900%, 07/15/26

    424,000       416,025  

5.350%, 05/15/45

    670,000       656,708  

Tesoro Logistics L.P. / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
5.500%, 10/15/19

    2,260,000       2,384,300  

TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.
1.875%, 01/12/18

    1,111,000       1,112,488  

2.500%, 08/01/22

    1,407,000       1,405,262  

Williams Partners L.P.
4.000%, 09/15/25

    3,350,000       3,411,660  
   

 

 

 
      34,639,428  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.1%  

American Tower Corp.
3.300%, 02/15/21

    1,342,000       1,377,058  

3.450%, 09/15/21

    500,000       515,621  

Crown Castle International Corp.
2.250%, 09/01/21 (d)

    2,481,000       2,440,815  

3.400%, 02/15/21

    668,000       685,935  

Trust F/1401
6.950%, 01/30/44

    280,000       296,800  
   

 

 

 
      5,316,229  
   

 

 

 
Retail—0.2%  

McDonald’s Corp.
4.450%, 03/01/47

    1,302,000       1,369,558  

4.700%, 12/09/35

    575,000       634,620  

4.875%, 12/09/45

    510,000       568,581  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
4.650%, 06/01/46

    114,000       119,323  

4.800%, 11/18/44

    3,520,000       3,745,822  
   

 

 

 
      6,437,904  
   

 

 

 
Savings & Loans—0.1%  

Washington Mutual Bank
Zero Coupon, 05/01/09 (i)

    3,780,000     843,412  

Zero Coupon, 11/06/09 (i)

    2,190,000       488,644  

Zero Coupon, 06/16/10 (i)

    1,310,000       292,294  

Zero Coupon, 02/04/11 (i)

    1,247,000       278,237  

5.550%, 06/16/10

    250,000       55,781  
   

 

 

 
      1,958,368  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors—1.4%  

Analog Devices, Inc.
3.500%, 12/05/26

    3,930,000       3,960,603  

3.900%, 12/15/25

    347,000       360,684  

5.300%, 12/15/45

    353,000       404,326  

Applied Materials, Inc.
3.300%, 04/01/27

    1,717,000       1,744,906  

4.350%, 04/01/47

    1,427,000       1,514,628  

Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance, Ltd.
2.375%, 01/15/20 (144A)

    12,247,000       12,264,795  

3.000%, 01/15/22 (144A)

    16,144,000       16,288,295  

3.625%, 01/15/24 (144A)

    8,348,000       8,539,987  

Lam Research Corp.
2.750%, 03/15/20

    1,335,000       1,351,994  

2.800%, 06/15/21

    1,643,000       1,666,653  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.600%, 01/30/23

    3,105,000       3,093,673  

4.800%, 05/20/45

    911,000       999,847  

Xilinx, Inc.
2.950%, 06/01/24

    1,320,000       1,323,559  
   

 

 

 
      53,513,950  
   

 

 

 
Shipbuilding—0.0%  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.
5.000%, 12/15/21 (144A)

    365,000       377,775  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.8%  

Autodesk, Inc.
3.500%, 06/15/27

    4,405,000       4,331,828  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
4.500%, 08/15/46

    4,130,000       4,236,620  

Microsoft Corp.
3.450%, 08/08/36

    2,760,000       2,761,719  

3.500%, 02/12/35

    2,044,000       2,060,863  

3.700%, 08/08/46

    6,777,000       6,706,099  

4.250%, 02/06/47

    6,515,000       7,053,491  

Oracle Corp.
3.250%, 05/15/30 (d)

    1,379,000       1,385,694  

3.900%, 05/15/35

    948,000       976,893  

4.000%, 07/15/46

    2,144,000       2,165,213  

4.375%, 05/15/55

    632,000       663,679  
   

 

 

 
      32,342,099  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Telecommunications—1.5%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.800%, 03/01/24

    2,669,000     $ 2,729,338  

4.300%, 12/15/42

    852,000       791,194  

4.750%, 05/15/46

    1,863,000       1,826,865  

5.250%, 03/01/37

    1,953,000       2,080,681  

6.375%, 03/01/41

    1,032,000       1,205,151  

Digicel Group, Ltd.
7.125%, 04/01/22 (144A)

    238,000       207,369  

8.250%, 09/30/20 (144A)

    239,000       223,441  

Juniper Networks, Inc.
3.300%, 06/15/20 (d)

    1,478,000       1,513,577  

Orange S.A.
5.500%, 02/06/44 (d)

    840,000       1,002,808  

Rogers Communications, Inc.
5.000%, 03/15/44

    394,000       445,647  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC
3.360%, 09/20/21 (144A)

    6,762,000       6,821,168  

Telefonica Emisiones S.A.U.
4.103%, 03/08/27

    3,325,000       3,435,210  

5.213%, 03/08/47

    1,295,000       1,398,253  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
1.722%, 05/22/20 (b) (d)

    27,890,000       27,910,918  

3.850%, 11/01/42

    808,000       704,498  

4.400%, 11/01/34

    1,294,000       1,282,168  

4.862%, 08/21/46

    4,117,000       4,117,700  

Vodafone Group plc
4.375%, 02/19/43

    1,090,000       1,076,377  
   

 

 

 
      58,772,363  
   

 

 

 
Transportation—0.5%  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC
4.125%, 06/15/47

    1,180,000       1,240,846  

4.150%, 04/01/45

    758,000       792,353  

4.700%, 09/01/45

    665,000       748,934  

CSX Corp.
4.250%, 11/01/66

    1,290,000       1,271,632  

Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro S.A.
5.000%, 01/25/47 (144A)

    200,000       215,408  

FedEx Corp.
3.900%, 02/01/35

    1,165,000       1,156,356  

4.100%, 02/01/45

    1,295,000       1,270,462  

4.400%, 01/15/47

    1,569,000       1,613,798  

4.550%, 04/01/46

    1,393,000       1,463,245  

4.750%, 11/15/45

    1,953,000       2,108,978  

4.900%, 01/15/34

    190,000       211,488  

Norfolk Southern Corp.
6.000%, 05/23/2111

    885,000       1,065,580  

Rumo Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
7.375%, 02/09/24 (144A)

    1,004,000       1,031,208  

Union Pacific Corp.
3.375%, 02/01/35 (d)

    668,000       660,627  

3.875%, 02/01/55

    1,301,000       1,255,782  
Transportation—(Continued)  

Union Pacific Railroad Co. Pass-Through Trust
3.227%, 05/14/26

    1,652,807     1,674,723  
   

 

 

 
      17,781,420  
   

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing—0.2%  

Aviation Capital Group Corp.
2.875%, 09/17/18 (144A)

    3,355,000       3,387,295  

GATX Corp.
2.600%, 03/30/20 (d)

    1,747,000       1,765,090  

3.850%, 03/30/27 (d)

    957,000       963,134  

Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P. / PTL Finance Corp.
3.400%, 11/15/26 (144A)

    3,274,000       3,217,262  
   

 

 

 
      9,332,781  
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(Cost $1,113,998,610)

      1,130,041,164  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed Securities—12.4%                
Asset-Backed - Credit Card—0.0%  

CHLUPA Trust
3.326%, 08/15/20 (144A)

    156,221       156,026  

World Financial Network Credit Card Master Trust
4.550%, 08/15/22

    1,600,000       1,637,179  
   

 

 

 
      1,793,205  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Home Equity—0.6%  

ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust
1.346%, 05/25/37 (b)

    1,278,150       411,260  

Bayview Financial Revolving Asset Trust
2.222%, 05/28/39 (144A) (b)

    8,475,931       6,632,758  

2.222%, 12/28/40 (144A) (b)

    685,585       614,682  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust
1.356%, 11/25/36 (b)

    2,138,323       1,962,835  

1.566%, 04/25/37 (b)

    2,682,221       1,730,840  

2.416%, 01/25/36 (b)

    273,799       263,291  

2.941%, 08/25/34 (b)

    175,560       174,164  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
1.416%, 05/25/37 (b)

    2,881,885       2,151,843  

1.486%, 05/25/37 (b)

    1,309,078       984,410  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
1.466%, 08/25/36 (b)

    1,810,000       1,448,986  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates
1.536%, 10/25/36 (b)

    1,905,982       1,731,629  

Countrywide Home Equity Loan Trust
5.842%, 06/25/35

    580,603       606,175  

6.155%, 06/25/35

    473,351       474,358  

Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust
3.241%, 07/25/34 (b)

    319,936       322,394  

Home Equity Mortgage Trust
5.867%, 07/25/36

    844,065       355,255  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Home Equity—(Continued)  

Home Loan Mortgage Loan Trust
1.879%, 04/15/36 (b)

    1,107,500     $ 1,014,874  

JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust
6.000%, 07/25/36

    348,907       197,094  

6.410%, 07/25/36

    473,124       267,107  

MASTR Asset-Backed Securities Trust
1.366%, 06/25/36 (b)

    1,043,931       579,344  

1.476%, 06/25/36 (144A) (b)

    665,000       450,741  

1.496%, 05/25/37 (b)

    621,846       389,418  

Nationstar Home Equity Loan Trust
1.396%, 06/25/37 (b)

    180,000       171,796  

Option One Mortgage Loan Trust
1.426%, 03/25/37 (b)

    930,000       609,486  

Security National Mortgage Loan Trust
1.374%, 04/25/37 (144A) (b)

    483,884       460,149  
   

 

 

 
      24,004,889  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Manufactured Housing—0.5%  

Bank of America Manufactured Housing Contract Trust
7.930%, 12/10/25 (b)

    4,000,000       3,145,302  

BCMSC Trust
6.785%, 03/15/29 (b)

    261,293       223,736  

7.575%, 06/15/30 (b)

    1,270,293       539,875  

7.830%, 06/15/30 (b)

    1,178,847       517,779  

8.290%, 06/15/30 (b)

    2,018,917       938,564  

Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp.
7.960%, 05/01/31

    1,019,123       702,585  

7.970%, 05/01/32

    2,328,006       1,232,118  

8.060%, 09/01/29 (b)

    671,375       379,642  

8.200%, 05/01/31

    1,862,214       1,316,850  

Conseco Financial Corp.
6.280%, 09/01/30

    659,933       692,412  

6.830%, 04/01/30 (b)

    142,711       122,923  

6.980%, 09/01/30 (b)

    1,136,356       934,464  

7.500%, 03/01/30 (b)

    519,122       398,319  

7.860%, 03/01/30 (b)

    709,978       562,274  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.
8.100%, 09/25/31 (b)

    720,000       781,479  

Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization LLC
6.250%, 10/25/36 (144A)

    344,000       355,199  

Greenpoint Manufactured Housing
8.290%, 12/15/29 (b)

    440,000       474,650  

9.230%, 12/15/29 (b)

    598,174       509,754  

Lehman ABS Manufactured Housing Contract Trust
6.630%, 04/15/40 (b)

    2,430,000       2,600,035  

Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc.
6.930%, 09/15/31 (b)

    308,769       265,481  

7.620%, 06/15/32 (b)

    839,679       694,987  

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust
7.820%, 03/15/32 (b)

    350,905       345,855  
   

 

 

 
      17,734,283  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Other—10.7%  

Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust
3.470%, 04/25/57 (144A)

    4,029,225     4,021,896  

4.000%, 10/25/57 (144A)

    917,275       913,492  

4.000%, 09/25/65 (144A)

    1,302,427       1,300,227  

Allegro CLO, Ltd.
2.466%, 01/21/27 (144A) (b)

    940,000       939,998  

ALM, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/15/27 (144A) (b)

    720,000       720,000  

2.208%, 04/16/27 (144A) (b)

    2,780,000       2,778,610  

2.232%, 10/17/26 (144A) (b)

    5,115,000       5,114,847  

2.322%, 07/28/26 (144A) (b)

    2,690,000       2,692,136  

3.208%, 04/16/27 (144A) (b)

    1,385,000       1,383,615  

3.272%, 07/28/26 (144A) (b)

    514,000       514,009  

3.308%, 10/18/26 (144A) (b)

    900,000       901,413  

AMMC CLO, Ltd.
2.768%, 05/26/28 (144A) (b)

    2,180,000       2,192,701  

3.085%, 05/10/25 (144A) (b)

    738,000       738,141  

3.482%, 11/15/27 (144A) (b)

    620,000       621,116  

3.853%, 01/26/26 (144A) (b)

    524,000       524,740  

4.758%, 01/15/22 (144A) (b)

    1,060,000       1,060,462  

Anchorage Capital CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/15/30 (144A) (b)

    710,000       710,000  

2.345%, 07/13/25 (144A) (b)

    835,000       835,122  

2.905%, 07/13/25 (144A) (b)

    550,000       549,998  

3.222%, 04/28/26 (144A) (b)

    710,000       710,056  

3.358%, 10/15/26 (144A) (b)

    660,000       659,995  

3.822%, 04/28/26 (144A) (b)

    250,000       250,022  

3.855%, 07/13/25 (144A) (b)

    590,000       590,800  

Apidos CLO
2.189%, 01/19/25 (144A) (b)

    600,000       599,700  

2.258%, 04/15/25 (144A) (b)

    3,204,000       3,207,524  

2.488%, 01/16/27 (144A) (b)

    750,000       752,237  

Arbor Realty Collateralized Loan Obligation, Ltd.
2.909%, 09/15/25 (144A) (b)

    940,000       946,110  

Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes, Ltd.
2.859%, 09/15/26 (144A) (b)

    1,590,000       1,594,233  

Ares CLO, Ltd.
2.658%, 10/17/24 (144A) (b)

    860,000       859,136  

3.258%, 10/17/24 (144A) (b)

    730,000       729,931  

Atlas Senior Loan Fund CLO, Ltd.
2.588%, 07/16/26 (144A) (b)

    700,000       701,107  

2.682%, 02/17/26 (144A) (b)

    2,920,000       2,921,285  

3.158%, 07/16/26 (144A) (b)

    1,010,000       1,011,414  

Atrium X
2.536%, 07/16/25 (144A) (b)

    1,550,000       1,551,916  

3.036%, 07/16/25 (144A) (b)

    630,000       635,128  

Atrium XI
2.293%, 10/23/25 (144A) (b)

    380,000       381,413  

Atrium XII
4.203%, 10/22/26 (144A) (b)

    369,000       369,714  

Avery Point CLO, Ltd.
2.658%, 01/15/28 (144A) (b)

    780,000       784,251  

B2R Mortgage Trust
2.524%, 05/15/48 (144A)

    579,192       575,129  

3.336%, 11/15/48 (144A)

    598,383       605,765  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

Battalion CLO, Ltd.
2.293%, 10/22/25 (144A) (b)

    5,205,000     $ 5,202,366  

Benefit Street Partners CLO, Ltd.
3.406%, 01/20/28 (144A) (b)

    2,010,000       2,016,052  

3.408%, 10/15/25 (144A) (b)

    3,000,000       3,003,351  

Betony CLO, Ltd.
4.008%, 04/15/27 (144A) (b)

    520,000       520,064  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
2.168%, 04/15/25 (144A) (b)

    3,130,000       3,129,987  

3.706%, 07/20/23 (144A) (b)

    250,000       250,090  

Bowman Park CLO, Ltd.
2.366%, 11/23/25 (144A) (b)

    1,100,000       1,099,989  

Bsprt Issuer, Ltd.
2.426%, 06/15/27 (144A) (b)

    1,350,000       1,352,110  

C-BASS Trust
1.326%, 11/25/36 (b)

    535,528       309,556  

1.376%, 10/25/36 (b)

    309,947       220,473  

1.386%, 04/25/37 (b)

    473,582       355,436  

1.446%, 11/25/36 (b)

    90,414       53,378  

3.761%, 01/25/37

    2,638,939       1,316,363  

Canyon Capital CLO, Ltd.
1.496%, 12/15/20 (144A) (b)

    466,384       464,342  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO, Ltd.
2.606%, 01/20/29 (144A) (b)

    7,485,000       7,513,638  

3.808%, 07/15/25 (144A) (b)

    270,000       270,054  

3.908%, 04/17/25 (144A) (b)

    760,000       761,819  

Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust
1.276%, 01/25/37 (b)

    177,371       155,672  

1.336%, 10/25/36 (b)

    567,639       367,354  

1.366%, 06/25/37 (b)

    515,752       485,123  

1.376%, 10/25/36 (b)

    709,138       562,543  

1.436%, 10/25/36 (b)

    730,000       488,231  

1.456%, 08/25/36 (b)

    4,800,000       2,983,415  

1.686%, 12/25/35 (b)

    834,000       802,995  

Catamaran CLO, Ltd.
3.224%, 12/20/23 (144A) (b)

    1,170,000       1,169,988  

Cavalry CLO, Ltd.
2.658%, 10/15/26 (144A) (b)

    490,000       490,343  

Cedar Funding V CLO, Ltd.
2.768%, 07/17/28 (144A) (b)

    770,000       776,188  

Chase Funding Trust
6.333%, 04/25/32

    476,207       485,127  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
2.208%, 04/18/25 (144A) (b)

    730,000       729,632  

2.392%, 05/24/26 (144A) (b)

    4,284,000       4,295,288  

2.543%, 01/22/27 (144A) (b)

    610,000       610,063  

2.558%, 01/17/27 (144A) (b)

    11,285,000       11,287,584  

2.700%, 11/27/24 (144A) (b)

    1,270,000       1,269,986  

3.058%, 04/16/25 (144A) (b)

    1,920,000       1,921,338  

3.153%, 07/22/26 (144A) (b)

    290,000       290,041  

3.858%, 01/17/27 (144A) (b)

    290,000       290,447  

3.870%, 01/29/25 (144A) (b)

    570,000       570,168  

3.953%, 07/22/26 (144A) (b)

    470,000       470,061  

Citicorp Residential Mortgage Trust
5.282%, 06/25/37

    1,030,000       997,755  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

Colony American Homes
2.372%, 07/17/32 (144A) (b)

    1,652,807     1,655,254  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates
1.376%, 01/25/46 (b)

    2,526,929       2,411,505  

1.436%, 12/25/25 (b)

    109,207       117,082  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust
1.376%, 09/25/46 (b)

    153,501       149,554  

Countrywide Revolving Home Equity Loan Resecuritization Trust
1.289%, 12/15/33 (144A) (b)

    794,620       688,395  

Countrywide Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust
1.339%, 05/15/35 (b)

    616,382       533,553  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust
4.500%, 03/25/21

    9,043,431       9,049,751  

Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization LLC
3.390%, 12/25/36

    250,113       199,293  

DCP Rights LLC
5.463%, 10/25/44 (144A)

    6,827,975       6,934,662  

Dryden Senior Loan Fund
2.282%, 08/15/25 (144A) (b)

    1,035,000       1,035,225  

2.358%, 01/15/25 (144A) (b)

    566,483       567,331  

2.658%, 01/15/28 (144A) (b)

    250,000       252,016  

3.658%, 01/15/25 (144A) (b)

    330,000       330,275  

Finn Square CLO, Ltd.
2.506%, 12/24/23 (144A) (b)

    232,726       233,100  

2.996%, 12/24/23 (144A) (b)

    370,000       372,246  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust
1.356%, 12/25/36 (b)

    6,056,807       3,701,950  

1.366%, 12/25/36 (b)

    3,513,617       2,931,324  

1.376%, 04/25/36 (b)

    562,030       513,149  

1.426%, 12/25/36 (b)

    11,141,875       6,897,584  

GE-WMC Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates
1.466%, 12/25/35 (b)

    279,300       269,084  

GE-WMC Mortgage Securities Trust
1.366%, 08/25/36 (b)

    7,923,688       5,029,465  

Greystone Commercial Real Estate Notes, Ltd.
2.539%, 03/15/27 (144A) (b)

    400,000       400,164  

Greywolf CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 01/17/27 (144A) (b)

    320,000       320,000  

GT Loan Financing, Ltd.
2.442%, 10/28/24 (144A) (b)

    5,670,000       5,670,340  

Highbridge Loan Management, Ltd.
2.621%, 05/05/27 (144A) (b)

    250,000       250,172  

3.285%, 01/29/26 (144A) (b)

    670,000       670,000  

Invitation Homes Trust
2.309%, 09/17/31 (144A) (b)

    2,734,780       2,739,914  

2.509%, 08/17/32 (144A) (b)

    2,021,372       2,030,589  

3.409%, 09/17/31 (144A) (b)

    670,000       672,056  

4.209%, 12/17/31 (144A) (b)

    92,258       92,557  

Knollwood CDO, Ltd.
4.355%, 01/10/39 (144A) (b) (e) (j)

    835,293       0  

LCM L.P.
3.456%, 04/20/27 (144A) (b)

    990,000       990,261  

4.306%, 04/20/27 (144A) (b)

    250,000       250,477  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

Lehman ABS Mortgage Loan Trust
1.306%, 06/25/37 (144A) (b)

    239,918     $ 150,240  

Lendmark Funding Trust
2.830%, 01/22/24 (144A)

    5,270,000       5,268,921  

Lime Street CLO, Ltd.
1.824%, 06/20/21 (144A) (b)

    500,000       493,868  

Litigation Fee Residual Funding LLC
3.500%, 10/30/27

    3,401,966       3,348,235  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust
1.366%, 06/25/36 (b)

    722,442       382,778  

1.376%, 11/25/36 (b)

    3,063,591       1,500,323  

1.396%, 05/25/46 (b)

    2,308,297       1,050,362  

1.406%, 03/25/46 (b)

    2,898,090       1,445,349  

1.436%, 02/25/36 (b)

    2,650,793       2,404,620  

1.436%, 11/25/36 (b)

    901,470       445,626  

1.476%, 05/25/36 (b)

    2,933,883       1,386,046  

1.506%, 03/25/46 (b)

    2,984,989       1,518,898  

Madison Park Funding, Ltd.
2.276%, 07/20/26 (144A) (b)

    11,135,000       11,129,377  

2.603%, 10/23/25 (144A) (b)

    616,000       616,353  

Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust
1.456%, 05/25/37 (b)

    12,259,884       7,621,490  

Morgan Stanley IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust
1.326%, 11/25/36 (b)

    524,854       263,909  

Mountain Hawk CLO, Ltd.
2.316%, 07/22/24 (144A) (b)

    527,000       526,158  

3.336%, 01/20/24 (144A) (b)

    1,250,000       1,250,149  

MP CLO, Ltd.
2.336%, 04/20/25 (144A) (b)

    1,010,000       1,011,459  

3.356%, 10/25/25 (144A) (b)

    500,000       500,073  

Neuberger Berman CLO, Ltd.
3.328%, 04/15/26 (144A) (b)

    775,000       775,181  

3.453%, 01/23/24 (144A) (b)

    3,945,000       3,945,844  

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp. Alternative Loan Trust
1.616%, 10/25/36 (144A) (b)

    475,195       423,528  

Northwoods Capital, Ltd.
2.578%, 01/18/24 (144A) (b)

    4,226,611       4,226,898  

OCP CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/15/30 (144A) (b)

    3,270,000       3,265,507  

2.688%, 04/17/27 (144A) (b)

    1,220,000       1,220,487  

2.728%, 10/18/28 (144A) (b)

    540,000       544,799  

2.887%, 04/26/26 (144A) (b)

    220,000       219,752  

Octagon Investment Partners, Ltd.
2.105%, 10/25/25 (144A) (b)

    500,000       500,306  

2.278%, 07/17/25 (144A) (b)

    5,600,000       5,605,734  

2.836%, 10/25/25 (144A) (b)

    2,920,000       2,921,460  

OFSI Fund, Ltd.
3.058%, 03/20/25 (144A) (b)

    3,922,000       3,930,475  

OHA Credit Partners, Ltd.
2.276%, 04/20/25 (144A) (b)

    590,000       590,091  

OHA Loan Funding, Ltd.
2.456%, 08/23/24 (144A) (b)

    5,670,000       5,670,624  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust
2.430%, 06/18/24 (144A)

    399,293       399,444  

3.020%, 09/18/24 (144A)

    2,000,000       2,007,965  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust
3.240%, 06/18/24 (144A)

    910,000     910,913  

4.100%, 03/20/28 (144A)

    692,000       705,908  

4.320%, 07/18/25 (144A)

    3,100,000       3,099,434  

5.310%, 09/18/24 (144A)

    500,000       503,881  

OZLM Funding, Ltd.
2.303%, 07/22/25 (144A) (b)

    9,625,000       9,618,850  

2.610%, 10/30/27 (144A) (b)

    12,103,000       12,139,430  

3.508%, 01/17/26 (144A) (b)

    1,450,000       1,450,010  

4.153%, 01/22/29 (144A) (b)

    3,950,000       3,949,929  

OZLM, Ltd.
2.406%, 01/20/29 (144A) (b)

    1,950,000       1,955,645  

3.016%, 01/20/29 (144A) (b)

    810,000       813,068  

3.858%, 04/17/26 (144A) (b)

    960,000       960,005  

4.706%, 01/20/27 (144A) (b)

    1,720,000       1,720,083  

Palmer Square CLO, Ltd.
2.378%, 10/17/27 (144A) (b)

    780,000       782,097  

2.682%, 05/15/25 (144A) (b)

    1,940,000       1,939,977  

3.408%, 10/17/27 (144A) (b)

    360,000       360,225  

PFS Tax Lien Trust
1.440%, 05/15/29 (144A)

    1,023,722       1,015,886  

Pretium Mortgage Credit Partners LLC
3.250%, 06/29/32 (144A)

    3,960,000       3,960,000  

3.250%, 03/28/57 (144A)

    5,032,324       5,040,271  

3.500%, 10/27/31 (144A)

    1,516,928       1,516,716  

Progress Residential Trust
2.709%, 09/17/33 (144A) (b)

    1,752,110       1,781,823  

2.740%, 06/12/32 (144A)

    1,114,349       1,120,096  

4.722%, 01/17/34 (144A) (b)

    650,000       677,530  

5.059%, 09/17/33 (144A) (b)

    1,190,000       1,241,913  

6.643%, 11/12/32 (144A)

    250,000       259,978  

PRPM LLC
4.250%, 01/25/22 (144A)

    292,844       294,508  

Race Point CLO, Ltd.
2.668%, 04/15/27 (144A) (b)

    1,570,000       1,572,030  

3.829%, 11/08/24 (144A) (b)

    1,300,000       1,300,090  

RCO Mortgage LLC
4.716%, 11/25/45 (144A) (b)

    298,153       298,224  

Rockford Tower CLO, Ltd.
2.745%, 04/15/29 (144A) (b)

    3,550,000       3,549,883  

3.175%, 04/15/29 (144A) (b)

    1,500,000       1,492,473  

SG Mortgage Securities Trust
1.426%, 10/25/36 (b)

    570,000       376,477  

Shackleton CLO, Ltd.
2.319%, 05/07/26 (144A) (b)

    5,290,000       5,289,958  

Silvermore CLO, Ltd.
2.632%, 05/15/26 (144A) (b)

    6,462,680       6,464,044  

Sound Point CLO, Ltd.
2.367%, 04/26/25 (144A) (b)

    498,614       498,526  

2.683%, 01/23/29 (144A) (b)

    3,080,000       3,088,476  

2.816%, 10/20/28 (144A) (b)

    1,240,000       1,244,935  

3.208%, 04/15/27 (144A) (b)

    2,500,000       2,501,387  

3.406%, 01/21/26 (144A) (b)

    630,000       630,006  

Soundview Home Loan Trust
2.011%, 01/25/35 (b)

    69,917       66,310  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

SpringCastle America Funding LLC
3.050%, 04/25/29 (144A)

    4,779,335     $ 4,807,486  

Springleaf Funding Trust
3.620%, 11/15/24 (144A)

    2,062,000       2,079,236  

Stanwich Mortgage Loan Co. LLC
3.598%, 05/17/22 (144A)

    6,780,000       6,780,000  

3.721%, 08/16/46 (144A)

    1,268,921       1,270,195  

SWAY Residential Trust
2.509%, 01/17/32 (144A) (b)

    125,711       125,711  

Symphony CLO, Ltd.
2.188%, 10/15/25 (144A) (b)

    8,810,000       8,810,211  

TIAA CLO, Ltd.
2.490%, 04/20/29 (144A) (b)

    900,000       903,459  

TICP CLO, Ltd.
2.336%, 01/20/27 (144A) (b)

    1,290,000       1,290,034  

Tricon American Homes Trust
2.422%, 05/17/32 (144A) (b)

    685,133       688,963  

U.S. Residential Opportunity Fund Trust
3.475%, 07/27/36 (144A)

    8,500,612       8,530,969  

3.475%, 08/27/36 (144A)

    13,131,252       13,066,746  

3.598%, 10/27/36 (144A)

    7,513,869       7,508,621  

Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust
2.466%, 05/25/47 (144A) (b)

    1,628,747       1,642,461  

3.550%, 05/25/47 (144A) (b)

    150,000       152,595  

4.450%, 05/25/47 (144A) (b)

    150,000       150,083  

5.350%, 05/25/47 (144A) (b)

    150,000       152,540  

Venture CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/15/26 (144A) (b)

    740,000       740,000  

2.528%, 01/15/27 (144A) (b)

    890,000       892,696  

3.258%, 07/15/26 (144A) (b)

    740,000       740,440  

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust LLC
3.125%, 06/25/47 (144A)

    1,980,000       1,980,000  

Vibrant CLO, Ltd.
2.636%, 04/20/26 (144A) (b)

    570,000       571,416  

2.706%, 01/20/29 (144A) (b)

    1,020,000       1,025,111  

3.206%, 04/20/26 (144A) (b)

    290,000       289,997  

Voya CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 10/14/26 (144A) (b)

    500,000       500,000  

2.208%, 01/18/26 (144A) (b)

    3,140,000       3,141,206  

2.306%, 04/25/25 (144A) (b)

    1,780,000       1,781,978  

2.658%, 01/18/26 (144A) (b)

    1,285,000       1,284,992  

3.108%, 10/15/22 (144A) (b)

    1,670,000       1,670,693  

Washington Mutural Asset-Backed Certificates Trust
1.371%, 10/25/36 (b)

    1,036,670       851,106  

1.396%, 09/25/36 (b)

    2,451,814       1,161,110  

1.436%, 02/25/37 (b)

    2,360,164       970,490  

Wellfleet CLO, Ltd.
2.431%, 04/20/29 (144A) (b)

    850,000       850,574  

West CLO, Ltd.
2.339%, 11/07/25 (144A) (b)

    3,970,000       3,969,968  

WestVue Mortgage Loan Trust
4.500%, 09/25/20 (144A)

    618,143       618,572  

Wind River CLO, Ltd.
2.608%, 07/15/26 (144A) (b)

    2,080,000       2,085,728  

3.008%, 01/18/26 (144A) (b)

    560,000       560,299  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

York CLO, Ltd.
3.503%, 01/22/27 (144A) (b)

    250,000     249,997  
   

 

 

 
      414,895,134  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Student Loan—0.6%  

Navient Private Education Loan Trust
2.909%, 10/17/44 (144A) (b)

    4,595,000       4,405,726  

3.500%, 12/16/58 (144A) (b)

    970,000       881,129  

Scholar Funding Trust
1.872%, 01/30/45 (144A) (b)

    6,593,526       6,520,344  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust
1.416%, 03/15/23 (b)

    37,421       37,370  

1.576%, 03/15/24 (b)

    4,469,465       4,363,806  

SLM Private Education Loan Trust
2.500%, 03/15/47 (144A)

    720,000       711,158  

2.559%, 10/15/31 (144A) (b)

    3,166,394       3,207,950  

3.000%, 05/16/44 (144A)

    970,000       976,176  

SMB Private Education Loan Trust
3.500%, 12/17/40 (144A)

    2,090,000       2,063,138  
   

 

 

 
      23,166,797  
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $475,989,665)

      481,594,308  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage-Backed Securities—6.7%  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—3.0%  

Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust
4.250%, 08/25/64 (144A)

    1,733,917       1,745,842  

American Home Mortgage Assets Trust
1.652%, 11/25/46 (b)

    333,749       176,694  

1.672%, 10/25/46 (b)

    618,945       525,208  

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC
3.500%, 07/25/46 (144A)

    951,924       955,014  

4.500%, 11/25/45 (144A)

    253,533       253,864  

APS Resecuritization Trust
3.624%, 04/27/47 (144A) (b)

    1,042,020       1,045,161  

3.874%, 09/27/46 (144A) (b)

    3,630,912       3,679,290  

Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust
5.500%, 10/25/35

    1,543,735       1,525,883  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust
6.250%, 12/25/35

    2,936,163       2,915,632  

6.250%, 02/25/36

    3,466,751       3,094,575  

COLT Funding LLC
4.216%, 12/26/45 (144A) (b)

    433,541       432,858  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
1.356%, 04/25/47 (b)

    1,000,737       890,320  

1.356%, 05/25/47 (b)

    3,474,274       3,229,123  

1.402%, 03/20/47 (b)

    2,188,104       1,834,872  

1.406%, 10/25/46 (b)

    1,423,154       1,303,298  

1.412%, 07/20/46 (b)

    3,863,414       2,351,348  

1.426%, 07/25/46 (b)

    1,765,104       1,662,506  

1.516%, 01/25/36 (b)

    811,523       716,481  

2.462%, 11/25/46 (b)

    4,087,191       3,824,977  

5.500%, 04/25/37

    1,091,916       912,501  

6.000%, 05/25/37

    3,922,783       2,876,779  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-20


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(Continued)  

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust
1.692%, 04/25/46 (b)

    4,350,224     $ 2,253,115  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
1.204%, 03/27/36 (144A) (b)

    2,748,310       1,757,702  

1.241%, 02/27/36 (144A) (b)

    895,000       820,373  

Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust
4.000%, 07/25/46 (144A)

    1,257,620       1,258,513  

Deutsche ALT-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust
1.366%, 12/25/36 (b)

    3,923,490       3,398,722  

Deutsche ALT-A Securities, Inc. Alternate Loan Trust
1.720%, 01/27/37 (144A) (b)

    328,563       637,723  

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities
4.066%, 11/25/29 (b)

    2,800,000       2,839,355  

4.216%, 10/25/29 (b)

    2,310,000       2,372,246  

4.766%, 07/25/29 (b)

    1,550,000       1,636,876  

4.866%, 09/25/29 (b)

    1,382,000       1,466,362  

5.466%, 04/25/29 (b)

    1,620,000       1,786,694  

6.466%, 10/25/23 (b)

    7,415,000       8,713,856  

6.966%, 07/25/29 (b)

    683,032       776,723  

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes
3.809%, 12/25/29 (b)

    2,740,000       2,745,128  

4.466%, 07/25/29 (b)

    1,320,000       1,376,967  

4.666%, 10/25/29 (b)

    1,750,000       1,848,174  

4.766%, 08/25/29 (b)

    850,000       898,525  

5.016%, 03/25/29 (b)

    1,310,000       1,418,535  

5.066%, 03/25/29 (b)

    1,400,000       1,515,180  

6.366%, 10/25/29 (b)

    880,000       959,942  

GreenPoint Mortgage Funding Trust
2.732%, 03/25/36 (b)

    245,515       216,062  

GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust
1.566%, 01/25/35 (144A) (b)

    793,208       696,101  

1.566%, 03/25/35 (144A) (b)

    964,171       851,486  

1.566%, 01/25/36 (144A) (b)

    730,357       622,976  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
6.000%, 07/25/37

    1,024,608       929,805  

JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust
1.426%, 03/25/37 (b)

    1,540,207       1,164,724  

3.433%, 05/25/37 (b)

    406,661       346,997  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust
3.000%, 05/25/47 (144A) (b)

    3,550,370       3,580,733  

6.500%, 08/25/36

    362,915       316,512  

LSTAR Securities Investment Trust
0.031%, 11/01/21 (144A) (b)

    3,387,425       3,384,884  

LSTAR Securities Investment, Ltd.
3.051%, 02/01/22 (144A) (b)

    4,620,200       4,623,030  

3.051%, 04/01/22 (144A) (b)

    5,098,637       5,018,848  

3.227%, 09/01/21 (144A) (b)

    4,242,838       4,253,458  

MASTR Resecuritization Trust
1.459%, 08/25/37 (144A) (b)

    660,565       479,276  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
3.548%, 05/25/36 (b)

    2,121,283       1,768,179  

Morgan Stanley Resecuritization Trust
1.442%, 06/26/47 (144A) (b)

    524,122       488,702  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(Continued)  

Mortgage Loan Resecuritization Trust
1.329%, 04/16/36 (144A) (b)

    4,432,046     3,760,761  

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp. Alternative Loan Trust
6.634%, 05/25/36

    287,946       135,337  

Nomura Resecuritization Trust
1.544%, 11/26/35 (144A) (b)

    710,000       644,507  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust
1.376%, 02/25/37 (b)

    387,283       327,269  

1.406%, 07/25/37 (b)

    1,027,975       927,159  

1.446%, 06/25/46 (b)

    626,480       279,682  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust
3.511%, 04/25/47 (b)

    1,588,839       1,241,716  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Trust
1.406%, 06/25/36 (b)

    1,741,908       1,557,260  

1.426%, 05/25/46 (b)

    347,728       270,532  

1.446%, 02/25/36 (b)

    2,549,797       2,278,746  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Loan Trust
6.000%, 10/25/36 (144A)

    674,299       586,182  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust
3.193%, 07/25/36 (b)

    223,622       224,641  

3.275%, 10/25/35 (b)

    416,065       329,970  
   

 

 

 
      117,738,472  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—3.7%  

AOA Mortgage Trust
3.110%, 12/13/29 (144A) (b)

    460,000       460,919  

Aventura Mall Trust
3.867%, 12/05/32 (144A) (b)

    1,030,000       1,052,824  

BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
2.039%, 09/15/26 (144A) (b)

    499,000       500,182  

3.589%, 09/15/26 (144A) (b)

    260,000       259,960  

3.716%, 04/14/33 (144A) (b)

    850,000       797,794  

3.727%, 08/14/34 (144A) (b)

    2,470,000       2,260,050  

4.489%, 09/15/26 (144A) (b)

    947,000       944,960  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust
0.783%, 02/15/50 (b) (c)

    8,000,000       420,160  

1.439%, 02/15/50 (144A) (b) (c)

    2,000,000       187,560  

5.482%, 01/15/49 (b)

    229,981       229,713  

5.772%, 02/10/51 (b)

    2,590,000       2,618,766  

5.874%, 06/10/49 (b)

    126,392       127,038  

Bayview Commercial Asset Trust
1.516%, 01/25/36 (144A) (b)

    168,708       155,297  

1.516%, 10/25/36 (144A) (b)

    316,980       286,855  

1.576%, 04/25/36 (144A) (b)

    208,207       190,051  

1.666%, 01/25/36 (144A) (b)

    125,594       116,438  

1.666%, 09/25/37 (144A) (b)

    806,758       706,923  

2.216%, 10/25/37 (144A) (b)

    215,507       208,233  

2.716%, 12/25/37 (144A) (b)

    720,000       484,349  

3.966%, 07/25/38 (144A) (b)

    381,247       397,313  

BB-UBS Trust
0.730%, 11/05/36 (144A) (b) (c)

    85,480,000       3,428,039  

4.160%, 11/05/36 (144A) (b)

    330,000       322,962  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-21


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
1.679%, 06/11/50 (144A) (b)

    560,000     $ 560,038  

BHMS Mortgage Trust
2.492%, 07/05/33 (144A) (b)

    8,333,700       8,333,695  

BLCP Hotel Trust
2.509%, 08/15/29 (144A) (b)

    718,000       718,678  

BWAY Mortgage Trust
3.446%, 03/10/33 (144A)

    1,495,000       1,490,558  

3.454%, 03/10/33 (144A)

    2,120,000       2,174,946  

3.633%, 03/10/33 (144A)

    600,000       594,645  

4.058%, 03/10/33 (144A) (b)

    1,210,000       1,177,352  

BXHTL Mortgage Trust
4.847%, 05/15/29 (144A) (b)

    180,000       181,521  

BXP Trust
3.379%, 06/13/39 (144A)

    1,090,000       1,108,361  

3.425%, 06/13/39 (144A) (b)

    3,230,000       3,100,774  

CCRESG Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.671%, 04/10/29 (144A) (b)

    230,000       233,625  

CD Mortgage Trust
1.199%, 02/10/50 (b) (c)

    4,622,712       358,637  

3.631%, 02/10/50

    350,000       364,344  

5.648%, 10/15/48

    501,905       511,396  

6.506%, 11/15/44 (b)

    2,530,500       2,551,660  

CDGJ Commercial Mortgage Trust
2.559%, 12/15/27 (144A) (b)

    2,218,682       2,221,465  

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust
0.893%, 05/10/58 (b) (c)

    2,370,000       135,140  

1.924%, 05/10/58 (b) (c)

    2,558,958       290,566  

CGGS Commercial Mortgage Trust
2.757%, 02/10/33 (144A)

    960,854       962,722  

Chicago Skyscraper Trust
3.659%, 02/15/30 (144A) (b)

    620,000       627,761  

4.459%, 02/15/30 (144A) (b)

    1,340,000       1,356,774  

5.259%, 02/15/30 (144A) (b)

    170,000       172,128  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.385%, 10/10/47 (144A) (b) (c)

    1,140,000       79,188  

2.788%, 04/10/49 (144A)

    930,000       650,222  

3.520%, 09/10/31 (144A)

    130,000       129,583  

3.635%, 05/10/35 (144A) (b)

    30,000       29,158  

3.712%, 04/14/50

    990,000       1,033,438  

4.509%, 09/10/31 (144A)

    250,000       250,421  

4.997%, 04/15/49 (b)

    40,000       42,184  

CLNS Trust
4.500%, 06/11/32 (144A) (b)

    665,000       667,484  

COBALT CMBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
6.061%, 05/15/46 (b)

    245,735       247,860  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Mortgage Trust
0.168%, 02/10/35 (144A) (b) (c)

    60,958,000       417,562  

1.589%, 03/10/46 (b) (c)

    34,878,128       1,184,534  

1.684%, 12/10/49 (144A) (b)

    376,388       376,148  

2.820%, 02/13/32 (144A) (b)

    1,280,000       1,284,387  

3.285%, 10/10/36 (144A) (b)

    270,000       244,322  

3.378%, 02/13/32 (144A) (b)

    550,000       551,713  

3.550%, 07/15/47

    550,000       568,248  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Mortgage Trust
3.796%, 08/10/47

    540,000     567,033  

3.977%, 05/10/47

    3,754,000       3,983,363  

4.006%, 04/10/47

    400,000       424,863  

4.051%, 04/10/47

    1,896,000       2,019,718  

4.236%, 02/10/47 (b)

    320,000       343,848  

4.378%, 02/13/32 (144A) (b)

    150,000       150,811  

4.455%, 07/10/48 (b)

    1,600,000       1,526,748  

4.564%, 12/10/47 (b)

    420,000       418,559  

4.698%, 08/10/48 (b)

    2,170,000       2,186,426  

4.893%, 07/15/47 (b)

    1,280,000       1,325,296  

5.832%, 06/10/44 (144A) (b)

    190,000       196,913  

Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.807%, 05/10/48 (144A) (b)

    1,140,000       1,115,573  

Core Industrial Trust
3.077%, 02/10/34 (144A)

    1,990,000       2,041,586  

3.977%, 02/10/34 (144A) (b)

    2,360,000       2,272,886  

Cosmopolitan Hotel Trust
2.559%, 11/15/33 (144A) (b)

    2,080,000       2,095,628  

Countrywide Commercial Mortgage Trust
6.477%, 11/12/43 (144A) (b)

    141,171       141,348  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.
5.234%, 10/15/39 (144A) (b)

    250,000       258,381  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates Trust
2.759%, 11/15/33 (144A) (b)

    290,000       290,904  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.392%, 06/15/50

    470,000       478,035  

DBJPM Mortgage Trust
1.000%, 06/10/50 (144A) (b) (c)

    2,060,000       155,188  

3.636%, 09/10/49 (144A) (b)

    1,148,000       923,220  

Eleven Madison Trust Mortgage Trust
3.673%, 09/10/35 (144A) (b)

    440,000       456,633  

GAHR Commercial Mortgage Trust
2.290%, 12/15/34 (144A) (b)

    190,369       190,651  

3.495%, 12/15/34 (144A) (b)

    4,097,000       3,976,495  

Greenwich Capital Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.867%, 12/10/49 (b)

    520,000       521,400  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
3.550%, 12/10/27 (144A) (b)

    10,062,358       10,050,088  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
0.972%, 03/10/50 (b) (c)

    2,828,489       186,091  

3.345%, 07/10/48

    620,000       491,276  

3.931%, 09/10/47

    800,000       846,998  

4.529%, 04/10/47 (b)

    50,000       51,543  

4.559%, 07/10/48 (b)

    500,000       496,110  

4.801%, 06/10/47 (144A) (b)

    100,000       84,683  

HMH Trust
3.062%, 07/05/31 (144A)

    1,210,000       1,222,889  

IMT Trust
3.478%, 06/15/34

    540,000       556,169  

3.614%, 06/15/34

    570,000       555,978  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
1.078%, 05/15/48 (b) (c)

    1,247,122       46,248  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-22


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
1.087%, 09/15/47 (b) (c)

    2,862,730     $ 144,207  

3.775%, 08/15/47

    550,000       578,123  

3.801%, 09/15/47

    220,000       230,244  

4.272%, 12/15/48 (144A) (b)

    300,000       286,000  

4.712%, 09/15/47 (144A) (b)

    420,000       348,314  

JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
4.804%, 03/15/50 (144A) (b)

    650,000       632,363  

JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
0.750%, 12/15/49 (144A) (b) (c)

    2,067,000       104,735  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
0.747%, 04/15/46 (b) (c)

    4,900,000       139,608  

0.750%, 08/15/49 (144A) (b) (c)

    5,300,000       287,454  

0.959%, 12/15/49 (b) (c)

    996,610       47,942  

2.559%, 11/15/31 (144A) (b)

    524,993       525,972  

2.617%, 02/12/51 (b)

    1,086,213       1,039,369  

2.859%, 07/15/36 (144A) (b)

    2,263,000       2,276,396  

2.949%, 10/06/38 (144A) (b)

    1,670,000       1,637,493  

3.429%, 06/10/27 (144A)

    1,140,000       1,158,974  

4.400%, 01/15/49 (b)

    970,000       892,831  

4.900%, 01/15/49 (b)

    1,785,000       1,869,688  

5.009%, 10/15/29 (144A) (b)

    470,000       471,463  

Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.466%, 03/25/37 (144A) (b)

    878,632       815,494  

Lone Star Portfolio Trust
2.959%, 09/15/28 (144A) (b)

    230,472       231,200  

6.759%, 09/15/28 (144A) (b)

    409,547       417,429  

LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.393%, 03/10/50 (144A) (b) (c)

    999,320       55,791  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust
6.527%, 09/12/42 (144A) (b)

    490,000       532,083  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust
1.338%, 12/15/47 (144A) (b) (c)

    1,810,000       113,979  

1.440%, 01/15/49 (b) (c)

    1,729,191       139,269  

1.608%, 11/15/49 (b) (c)

    1,113,252       106,638  

3.060%, 10/15/48 (144A)

    820,000       643,060  

3.068%, 10/15/48

    1,300,000       1,042,255  

3.892%, 06/15/47

    2,600,000       2,750,341  

4.272%, 07/15/50 (144A) (b)

    700,000       595,201  

4.558%, 05/15/50 (b)

    300,000       310,998  

4.679%, 10/15/48 (b)

    750,000       773,484  

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust
2.204%, 06/15/50 (144A) (b) (c)

    1,190,000       213,010  

2.546%, 06/15/50 (144A)

    1,510,000       1,138,871  

3.560%, 07/13/29 (144A) (b)

    540,000       529,478  

3.877%, 08/15/26 (144A) (b)

    300,000       299,340  

4.281%, 06/15/50 (b)

    339,000       342,754  

4.559%, 02/15/34 (144A) (b)

    280,000       280,626  

Morgan Stanley Re-REMIC Trust
2.000%, 07/27/49 (144A)

    172,715       172,763  

Olympic Tower Mortgage Trust
0.511%, 05/10/39 (144A) (b) (c)

    13,300,000       457,440  

4.076%, 05/10/39 (144A) (b)

    3,155,000       3,061,690  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

One Market Plaza Trust
Zero Coupon, 02/10/32 (144A) (b) (c)

    4,222,000     4  

0.218%, 02/10/32 (144A) (b) (c)

    21,110,000       132,993  

Park Avenue Trust
0.271%, 06/05/37 (144A) (b) (c)

    5,000,000       83,541  

3.779%, 06/05/37 (144A) (b)

    3,050,000       2,860,983  

RAIT Trust
2.100%, 06/15/37 (144A) (b)

    1,260,000       1,259,999  

Resource Capital Corp., Ltd.
1.889%, 07/15/34 (144A) (b)

    1,110,000       1,110,000  

3.089%, 07/15/34 (144A) (b)

    350,000       350,000  

STRIPs, Ltd.
0.500%, 12/25/44 (144A)

    1,398,064       1,390,375  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.617%, 06/15/50 (b) (c)

    3,157,000       368,399  

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust
4.359%, 02/15/28 (144A) (b)

    950,000       951,450  

Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust
3.016%, 10/25/46 (b)

    613,436       620,815  

3.646%, 06/25/45 (144A) (b)

    783,118       788,489  

3.661%, 10/25/46 (b)

    150,000       152,063  

4.458%, 10/25/46 (b)

    100,000       103,313  

5.498%, 10/25/46 (b)

    140,000       141,806  

7.226%, 10/25/46 (b)

    160,000       168,321  

VNDO Trust
4.033%, 01/10/35 (144A) (b)

    950,000       892,002  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.632%, 10/15/48 (b)

    163,506       164,246  

Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Trust
2.509%, 06/15/29 (144A) (b)

    1,590,000       1,594,926  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.092%, 12/15/48 (b) (c)

    1,325,624       77,618  

1.123%, 02/15/48 (b) (c)

    8,754,738       483,124  

1.241%, 12/15/59 (b) (c)

    5,077,417       345,091  

1.410%, 08/15/49 (144A) (b) (c)

    1,430,000       127,098  

1.484%, 08/15/49 (b) (c)

    2,800,000       285,152  

3.453%, 07/15/50

    449,000       462,433  

3.755%, 12/15/48 (b)

    110,000       97,589  

3.852%, 11/15/48

    890,000       676,935  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.314%, 05/15/47 (b) (c)

    11,808,794       613,692  

3.678%, 08/15/47

    595,000       620,364  

3.914%, 09/15/57 (b)

    1,540,000       1,452,839  

4.234%, 08/15/47 (b)

    70,000       68,479  
   

 

 

 
      141,927,712  
   

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $258,028,802)

      259,666,184  
   

 

 

 
Municipals—5.0%  

American Municipal Power, Inc., Build America Bonds
6.449%, 02/15/44

    355,000       459,533  

Arizona Health Facilities Authority
1.579%, 01/01/37 (b)

    780,000       676,268  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-23


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Municipals—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  

Atlanta GA Water & Wastewater Revenue
5.000%, 11/01/37

    570,000     $ 676,071  

Aurora, CO Water Revenue
5.000%, 08/01/46

    670,000       778,004  

Bay Area Toll Bridge Authority, Build America Bonds
Series S1
6.918%, 04/01/40

    1,575,000       2,227,144  

7.043%, 04/01/50

    1,580,000       2,418,569  

Board of Water Commissioners City & County of Denver
5.000%, 09/15/47

    1,370,000       1,632,903  

Brooklyn Arena Local Development Corp.
5.000%, 07/15/42

    990,000       1,113,661  

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority
5.875%, 06/01/47

    1,790,000       1,739,594  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority
5.000%, 08/15/33

    495,000       581,571  

California Housing Finance Agency
3.656%, 02/01/29

    835,000       840,219  

California Pollution Control Financing Authority
5.000%, 11/21/45 (144A)

    450,000       480,213  

California State Public Works Board, Build America Bonds
8.361%, 10/01/34

    760,000       1,137,804  

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
5.000%, 01/01/45

    350,000       387,842  

5.000%, 01/01/46

    350,000       388,255  

Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District
5.000%, 07/01/41

    360,000       409,957  

5.000%, 07/01/51

    275,000       304,112  

Chino Valley Unified School District
5.250%, 08/01/47

    940,000       1,129,861  

Clark County Department of Aviation
5.000%, 07/01/21

    640,000       723,706  

Clark County School District
Series A
5.000%, 06/15/23

    295,000       349,062  

5.000%, 06/15/24

    350,000       420,497  

Series C
5.000%, 06/15/26

    25,000       30,409  

5.000%, 06/15/27

    355,000       427,253  

5.000%, 06/15/28

    360,000       429,617  

Clark County, NV
5.000%, 07/01/28

    450,000       563,387  

Colorado Health Facilities Authority
5.250%, 02/01/31

    325,000       344,256  

Commonwealth Financing Authority
4.144%, 06/01/38

    910,000       943,679  

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
8.000%, 07/01/35

    14,975,000       9,097,312  

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority
5.000%, 07/01/45

    1,640,000       1,819,519  

Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Series A
5.000%, 12/01/41

    680,000       789,092  

5.000%, 12/01/46

    920,000       1,061,652  

District of Columbia
Series A
5.000%, 06/01/34

    1,010,000     1,201,950  

5.000%, 06/01/36

    1,210,000       1,431,902  

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority
5.000%, 10/01/52

    1,010,000       1,165,570  

District of Columbia, Income Tax Revenue, Build America Bonds
5.591%, 12/01/34

    1,055,000       1,311,091  

Dutchess County Local Development Corp.
5.000%, 07/01/46

    1,025,000       1,144,341  

Eastern Municipal Water District Financing Authority
5.000%, 07/01/47

    670,000       789,957  

Geisinger Authority
5.000%, 02/15/45

    730,000       830,163  

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.
5.750%, 06/01/47

    340,000       342,312  

Series A-1
5.125%, 06/01/47

    1,820,000       1,820,036  

Grant County Public Utility District No. 2
4.584%, 01/01/40

    315,000       321,206  

Great Lakes Water Authority Water Supply System Revenue
5.250%, 07/01/33

    150,000       178,887  

Guilford County, NC
Series B
5.000%, 05/01/25

    330,000       408,867  

5.000%, 05/01/27

    330,000       418,193  

5.000%, 05/01/28

    330,000       414,506  

Horry County, SC School District
5.000%, 03/01/25

    355,000       435,297  

Houston TX, Combined Utility System Revenue
5.000%, 11/15/35

    450,000       529,371  

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority
5.250%, 06/01/50

    330,000       359,099  

Lone Star College System
5.000%, 08/15/42

    950,000       1,111,016  

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
5.000%, 07/01/38

    345,000       411,054  

Los Angeles, CA Community College District, Build America Bonds
6.600%, 08/01/42

    2,280,000       3,326,520  

Los Angeles, CA Department of Water
5.000%, 07/01/44

    2,130,000       2,481,343  

Los Angeles, CA Department of Water & Power Revenue, Build America Bonds
6.603%, 07/01/50

    565,000       842,330  

Los Angeles, CA Unified School District
5.000%, 07/01/26

    680,000       850,197  

Los Angeles, CA Unified School District, Build America Bonds
6.758%, 07/01/34

    640,000       881,274  

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
5.000%, 07/01/47

    500,000       561,910  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-24


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Municipals—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority
5.000%, 01/01/22

    500,000     $ 559,495  

Massachusetts State Clean Water Trust Revenue
5.000%, 02/01/27

    325,000       400,855  

5.000%, 02/01/28

    500,000       610,535  

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Health & Educational Facilities Board
5.000%, 07/01/46

    690,000       773,732  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
5.000%, 11/15/47

    760,000       890,750  

Sereis A1
5.250%, 11/15/57

    1,340,000       1,573,970  

Series A
5.000%, 11/15/35

    660,000       780,562  

5.000%, 11/15/42

    670,000       784,228  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Build America Bonds
6.668%, 11/15/39

    170,000       232,460  

6.687%, 11/15/40

    590,000       800,093  

6.814%, 11/15/40

    1,005,000       1,404,467  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue
Zero Coupon, 10/01/39

    350,000       143,819  

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue, Build America Bonds
7.462%, 10/01/46

    560,000       815,276  

Miami-Dade County, FL
5.000%, 07/01/35

    395,000       459,188  

Miami-Dade County, FL Aviation Revenue
Series A
5.000%, 10/01/38

    1,025,000       1,158,394  

Series B
2.504%, 10/01/24

    1,000,000       965,680  

Miami-Dade County, FL Educational Facilities Authority
5.073%, 04/01/50

    655,000       723,258  

Michigan Finance Authority
5.000%, 11/15/41

    330,000       368,920  

Mississippi State Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority, Baptist Memorial Health Care
5.000%, 09/01/46

    630,000       701,348  

Missouri State Health & Educational Facilities Authority Revenue
3.652%, 08/15/57

    1,030,000       1,015,941  

5.000%, 11/15/29

    340,000       397,440  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
5.000%, 01/01/20

    650,000       701,006  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Build America Bonds
6.637%, 04/01/57

    1,000,000       1,226,080  

New Caney Independent School District
5.000%, 02/15/47

    670,000       781,120  

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Build America Bonds
7.414%, 01/01/40

    1,451,000       2,192,113  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority
5.000%, 06/15/29

    380,000     408,025  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue
5.000%, 07/15/40

    370,000       424,986  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue
5.000%, 08/01/31

    190,000       225,952  

5.000%, 02/01/35

    410,000       475,243  

5.000%, 05/01/36

    390,000       452,657  

Series A
5.000%, 02/01/43

    1,530,000       1,774,586  

Series A2
2.280%, 05/01/26

    520,000       487,620  

Series F-2
3.050%, 05/01/27

    1,670,000       1,657,074  

New York City Water & Sewer System
5.000%, 06/15/47

    2,845,000       3,304,695  

5.375%, 06/15/43

    2,360,000       2,654,622  

5.500%, 06/15/43

    2,825,000       3,204,680  

5.882%, 06/15/44

    1,150,000       1,583,964  

New York City Water & Sewer System, Build America Bonds
5.750%, 06/15/41

    675,000       891,419  

New York Convention Center Development Corp.
5.000%, 11/15/40

    370,000       424,923  

5.000%, 11/15/46

    920,000       1,057,788  

New York State Dormitory Authority
5.000%, 03/15/29

    1,010,000       1,234,745  

Series A
5.000%, 02/15/31

    330,000       392,971  

Series D
5.000%, 02/15/27

    370,000       455,766  

5.000%, 02/15/28

    370,000       450,982  

New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue
5.000%, 03/15/32

    580,000       683,489  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Build America Bonds
5.389%, 03/15/40

    1,075,000       1,325,249  

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp.
5.000%, 06/15/46

    1,300,000       1,533,064  

New York State Urban Development Corp.
Series A
5.000%, 03/15/25

    210,000       256,040  

5.000%, 03/15/27

    320,000       396,550  

Series B
2.860%, 03/15/24

    2,030,000       2,036,597  

New York Transportation Development Corp. Series A
5.000%, 07/01/46

    660,000       712,180  

5.250%, 01/01/50

    1,230,000       1,346,026  

North Carolina Department of Transportation
5.000%, 06/30/54

    1,000,000       1,069,880  

Northwest Independent School District
5.000%, 02/15/42

    820,000       948,297  

Ohio Water Development Authority Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
5.000%, 12/01/31

    300,000       365,424  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Municipals—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  

Orange County Local Transportation Authority, Build America Bonds
6.908%, 02/15/41

    1,420,000     $ 1,957,058  

Orange County, FL Tourist Development Tax Revenue
5.000%, 10/01/28

    480,000       602,256  

Oregon School Boards Association
4.759%, 06/30/28

    1,740,000       1,934,845  

Oregon State Lottery
Series A
5.000%, 04/01/35

    420,000       501,014  

5.000%, 04/01/36

    380,000       452,223  

5.000%, 04/01/37

    380,000       451,508  

Series C
5.000%, 04/01/30

    520,000       636,745  

Oxnard School District
5.000%, 08/01/45

    460,000       529,501  

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority
5.000%, 12/31/38

    510,000       570,195  

Pennsylvania State University
5.000%, 09/01/42

    740,000       868,679  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
4.458%, 10/01/62

    1,435,000       1,570,378  

4.810%, 10/15/65

    720,000       834,379  

4.960%, 08/01/46

    1,910,000       2,272,193  

Port of Seattle, WA
5.000%, 01/01/33

    330,000       394,974  

5.000%, 01/01/37

    330,000       390,416  

5.000%, 01/01/38

    330,000       389,813  

5.000%, 01/01/39

    330,000       389,209  

5.000%, 01/01/42

    680,000       799,530  

Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Build America Bonds
6.583%, 05/15/49

    1,455,000       1,976,894  

Riverside, CA, Electric Revenue, Buld America Bonds
7.605%, 10/01/40

    525,000       769,503  

Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority
5.000%, 09/01/39

    450,000       498,744  

Salt Lake City Corp. Airport Revenue
5.000%, 07/01/47

    1,250,000       1,434,328  

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District
5.000%, 12/01/36

    460,000       536,254  

San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas Systems Revenue, Build Amereica Bonds
5.808%, 02/01/41

    470,000       604,805  

San Diego County Regional Transportation Commissio
5.000%, 04/01/48

    1,340,000       1,549,013  

San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority Sewer Revenue
5.000%, 05/15/39

    475,000       554,434  

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
5.000%, 08/01/36

    410,000       494,657  

Series A
5.000%, 08/01/47

    700,000       832,272  

San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport
5.000%, 05/01/41

    660,000     748,460  

South Carolina Public Service Authority
Series A
5.000%, 12/01/49

    700,000       754,082  

5.000%, 12/01/50

    700,000       760,340  

Series D
2.388%, 12/01/23

    1,085,000       1,020,670  

State of California General Obligation Unlimited
5.000%, 08/01/26

    1,670,000       2,077,380  

5.000%, 09/01/27

    325,000       399,454  

State of California General Obligation Unlimited, Build America Bonds
7.350%, 11/01/39

    550,000       808,088  

7.500%, 04/01/34

    1,125,000       1,637,561  

7.550%, 04/01/39

    1,375,000       2,099,240  

7.600%, 11/01/40

    3,780,000       5,883,986  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Build America Bonds
7.300%, 10/01/39

    345,000       503,979  

State of Georgia
Sereis A-2
5.000%, 02/01/28

    670,000       837,118  

5.000%, 02/01/29

    670,000       828,629  

5.000%, 02/01/30

    670,000       821,527  

5.000%, 02/01/31

    700,000       851,634  

5.000%, 02/01/32

    700,000       847,000  

5.000%, 02/01/33

    700,000       843,045  

Series C-1
5.000%, 07/01/26

    355,000       445,514  

State of Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited
5.100%, 06/01/33

    4,320,000       4,044,038  

State of Kansas Department of Transportation
5.000%, 09/01/35

    340,000       400,136  

State of Maryland
Series A
5.000%, 03/15/28

    330,000       413,186  

5.000%, 03/15/29

    990,000       1,229,748  

State of Massachusetts
5.000%, 07/01/28

    350,000       438,190  

State of Ohio
Series A
5.000%, 05/01/27

    680,000       825,874  

5.000%, 05/01/30

    460,000       547,317  

5.000%, 03/15/32

    930,000       1,086,138  

5.000%, 05/01/32

    620,000       730,899  

5.000%, 05/01/34

    420,000       491,866  

5.000%, 05/01/35

    420,000       490,892  

5.000%, 05/01/36

    1,015,000       1,184,759  

5.000%, 05/01/37

    760,000       886,532  

State of Oregon
5.000%, 08/01/42

    1,390,000       1,643,300  

State of Texas
5.000%, 08/01/42

    490,000       578,822  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Municipals—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  

State of Washington General Obligation Unlimited
Series R
5.000%, 07/01/28

    330,000     $ 392,951  

5.000%, 08/01/28

    415,000       506,246  

5.000%, 08/01/29

    415,000       502,465  

5.000%, 08/01/30

    415,000       499,465  

State of Wisconsin
5.000%, 11/01/27

    670,000       835,932  

Series A
5.000%, 05/01/24

    580,000       702,740  

5.000%, 05/01/25

    660,000       810,150  

Series C
3.154%, 05/01/27

    1,740,000       1,749,048  

Sumter Landing Community Development District
4.172%, 10/01/47

    385,000       391,918  

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp.
5.000%, 12/31/55

    170,000       185,322  

Texas Water Development Board
Series A
5.000%, 10/15/40

    570,000       661,115  

5.000%, 10/15/45

    490,000       565,979  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
5.000%, 06/01/41

    720,000       705,211  

University of California CA, Revenue
3.063%, 07/01/25

    665,000       671,617  

4.858%, 05/15/12

    980,000       1,013,055  

University of Houston
Series A
5.000%, 02/15/33

    390,000       455,220  

5.000%, 02/15/34

    350,000       406,784  

5.000%, 02/15/35

    800,000       927,144  

5.000%, 02/15/36

    1,040,000       1,202,718  

University of Massachusetts Building Authority
5.000%, 11/01/31

    500,000       591,700  

University of New Mexico
5.000%, 06/01/47

    600,000       695,442  

University of Texas
Series B
2.756%, 05/15/26

    1,810,000       1,790,687  

2.836%, 05/15/27

    805,000       796,958  

University of Virginia
Series B
5.000%, 04/01/44

    940,000       1,116,006  

5.000%, 04/01/46

    650,000       770,491  

Weld County School District No. 2
5.250%, 12/01/41

    560,000       666,596  

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority
5.000%, 06/01/19

    365,000       389,867  

5.000%, 06/01/20

    390,000       428,626  

5.000%, 06/01/21

    390,000       439,339  

5.000%, 06/01/22

    425,000       488,325  

5.000%, 06/01/23

    355,000       414,012  

5.000%, 06/01/24

    375,000       443,213  

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority
5.000%, 12/15/44

    310,000     339,800  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(Cost $192,789,802)

      195,157,004  
   

 

 

 
Foreign Government—5.0%  
Banks—0.0%  

Banque Centrale de Tunisie International Bonds
4.500%, 06/22/20 (EUR)

    467,000       555,232  
   

 

 

 
Sovereign—5.0%  

Argentine Republic Government International Bonds
5.625%, 01/26/22

    3,926,000       4,020,224  

6.250%, 04/22/19 (d)

    11,907,000       12,472,583  

7.125%, 06/28/17 (144A)

    995,000       902,963  

7.820%, 12/31/33 (EUR) (k)

    1,221,996       1,483,699  

Colombia Government International Bonds
4.000%, 02/26/24 (d)

    9,755,000       10,125,690  

4.375%, 07/12/21 (d)

    1,926,000       2,049,264  

11.750%, 02/25/20

    31,000       38,440  

Egypt Government International Bonds
5.750%, 04/29/20

    1,558,000       1,598,617  

8.500%, 01/31/47

    804,000       866,670  

8.500%, 01/31/47 (144A)

    770,000       830,020  

Hungary Government International Bond
5.375%, 03/25/24

    3,500,000       3,940,006  

Indonesia Government International Bond
5.875%, 03/13/20

    963,000       1,052,641  

Indonesia Treasury Bonds
7.000%, 05/15/27 (IDR)

    23,075,000,000       1,753,025  

8.375%, 03/15/24 (IDR)

    10,130,000,000       825,163  

8.375%, 09/15/26 (IDR)

    54,738,000,000       4,530,183  

9.000%, 03/15/29 (IDR)

    3,377,000,000       288,561  

Lebanon Government International Bond
6.850%, 03/23/27

    1,931,000       1,944,084  

Mexican Bonos
4.750%, 06/14/18 (MXN)

    75,800,000       4,093,106  

5.000%, 12/11/19 (MXN)

    777,500,000       41,283,595  

Mexican Udibono
3.500%, 12/14/17 (MXN) (k)

    20,905,815       1,157,847  

Mexico Government International Bond
4.150%, 03/28/27

    19,621,000       20,317,545  

Panama Government International Bond
3.750%, 03/16/25

    3,490,000       3,594,700  

Peruvian Government International Bond
7.350%, 07/21/25 (d)

    2,900,000       3,787,400  

Philippine Government International Bond
5.500%, 03/30/26

    5,610,000       6,739,181  

Republic of South Africa Government Bonds
5.500%, 03/09/20

    1,830,000       1,939,580  

6.250%, 03/31/36 (ZAR)

    117,145,000       6,321,165  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-27


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Foreign Government—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal/
Notional
Amount*
    Value  
Sovereign—(Continued)  

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ
7.400%, 12/07/22 (RUB)

    182,550,000     $ 3,042,650  

Russian Federal Bonds - OFZ
7.050%, 01/19/28 (RUB)

    342,648,000       5,534,077  

7.500%, 08/18/21 (RUB)

    321,410,000       5,381,812  

7.750%, 09/16/26 (RUB)

    395,123,000       6,706,539  

8.150%, 02/03/27 (RUB)

    398,387,000       7,028,094  

Turkey Government Bonds
8.800%, 09/27/23 (TRY)

    7,570,000       2,004,675  

9.200%, 09/22/21 (TRY)

    14,475,000       3,935,067  

10.500%, 01/15/20 (TRY)

    10,775,000       3,058,141  

11.000%, 03/02/22 (TRY)

    29,888,000       8,656,048  

Turkey Government International Bonds
6.000%, 03/25/27

    1,945,000       2,070,958  

7.000%, 06/05/20

    2,617,000       2,861,506  

7.375%, 02/05/25

    2,221,000       2,571,985  

Uruguay Government International Bond
4.375%, 10/27/27 (k)

    3,280,000       3,485,000  
   

 

 

 
      194,292,504  
   

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government
(Cost $194,627,604)

      194,847,736  
   

 

 

 
Floating Rate Loans (l)—0.7%  
Diversified Financial Services—0.7%  

LSTAR Securities Financing Vehicle
Term Loan, 3.209%, 06/16/25 (e)

    13,130,000       13,001,326  

Term Loan, 3.551%, 05/10/25

    13,049,569       12,935,385  
   

 

 

 

Total Floating Rate Loans
(Cost $25,939,261)

      25,936,711  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stock—0.2%  
Banks—0.2%  

Citigroup Capital, 7.542% (b)
(Cost $7,956,785)

    292,339       7,594,967  
   

 

 

 
Purchased Options—0.0%  
Currency Options—0.0%  

AUD Put/USD Call, Strike Price USD 0.72, Expires 07/27/17 (Counterparty - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) (AUD)

    2,289,000       125  

AUD Put/USD Call, Strike Price USD 0.75, Expires 07/27/17 (Counterparty - Barclays Bank plc) (AUD)

    2,289,000       2,671  

EUR Put/MXN Call, Strike Price MXN 20.50, Expires 08/29/17 (Counterparty - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) (EUR)

    1,515,000       15,872  
Currency Options—(Continued)  

EUR Put/USD Call, Strike Price USD 1.12, Expires 08/25/17 (Counterparty - BNP Paribas S.A.) (EUR)

    1,751,000     5,826  

EUR Put/MXN Call, Strike Price MXN 20.80, Expires 07/06/17 (Counterparty - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) (EUR)

    1,599,000       13,483  

USD Call/JPY Put, Strike Price JPY 111.00, Expires 07/07/17 (Counterparty - Barclays Bank plc)

    1,589,000       23,179  

USD Call/MXN Put, Strike Price MXN 19.00, Expires 07/03/17 (Counterparty - Barclays Bank plc)

    1,175,000       55,661  

USD Call/MXN Put, Strike Price MXN 20.00, Expires 07/03/17 (Counterparty - Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc)

    2,937,000       0  

USD Call/MXN Put, Strike Price MXN 21.50, Expires 07/03/17 (Counterparty - Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC)

    1,005,000       0  

USD Call/RUB Put, Strike Price RUB 58.00, Expires 08/07/17 (Counterparty - Deutsche Bank AG)

    1,234,000       36,266  

USD Call/TWD Put, Strike Price TWD 30.50, Expires 09/01/17 (Counterparty - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)

    2,843,000       21,502  

USD Put/BRL Call, Strike Price BRL 3.18, Expires 07/06/17 (Counterparty - Citibank N.A.)

    1,923,000       11  

USD Put/CNH Call, Strike Price CNH 6.79, Expires 07/03/17 (Counterparty - Citibank N.A.)

    75,103,000       167,630  

USD Put/CNH Call, Strike Price CNH 6.80, Expires 09/01/17 (Counterparty - Deutsche Bank AG)

    3,836,000       20,446  

USD Put/CNH Call, Strike Price CNH 6.88, Expires 07/28/17 (Counterparty - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.)

    3,836,000       51,763  

USD Put/TRY Call, Strike Price TRY 3.50, Expires 07/03/17 (Counterparty - BNP Paribas S.A.)

    2,324,000       314  

USD Put/TRY Call, Strike Price TRY 3.52, Expires 08/25/17 (Counterparty - Citibank N.A.)

    3,832,000       35,530  
   

 

 

 
      450,279  
   

 

 

 
Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts—0.0%  

Put - Eurodollar Midcurve 1 Year Futures @ 98.00, Expires 10/13/17

    3,541       376,231  
   

 

 

 

Total Purchased Options
(Cost $1,676,630)

      826,510  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-28


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Investment—0.2%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreement—0.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $6,199,840 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $6,320,000 U.S. Government Agency Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 0.875%, maturity dates ranging from 10/26/17 - 11/03/17, with a value of $6,324,185.

    6,199,778     $ 6,199,778  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $6,199,778)

      6,199,778  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (m)—3.0%  
Certificates of Deposit—1.5%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17 (b)

    995,818       997,900  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17 (b)

    3,000,000       2,999,970  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (b)

    2,000,000       2,002,250  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (b)

    2,000,000       2,002,306  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (b)

    2,500,000       2,503,392  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.432%, 10/16/17 (b)

    1,500,000       1,500,321  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17 (b)

    1,000,000       999,990  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (b)

    3,600,000       3,600,450  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/08/17 (b)

    2,491,405       2,494,525  

1.200%, 07/18/17 (b)

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17 (b)

    1,000,000       1,000,030  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17 (b)

    1,000,000       999,990  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.266%, 12/05/17 (b)

    2,000,000       2,000,046  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (b)

    1,000,000       999,540  

1.469%, 10/18/17 (b)

    2,000,000       1,999,864  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (b)

    1,000,000       1,000,305  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (b)

    4,200,000       4,203,402  

Natixis New York
1.506%, 08/03/17 (b)

    4,500,000       4,501,359  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.377%, 10/13/17 (b)

    2,000,000       2,001,375  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (b)

    2,000,000       2,000,242  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (b)

    4,500,000       4,504,549  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.717%, 07/10/17 (b)

    2,501,171       2,500,581  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.230%, 12/04/17 (b)

    2,000,000       1,999,804  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (b)

    2,000,000       2,000,512  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.475%, 01/10/18 (b)

    1,500,000     1,502,494  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (b)

    2,102,146       2,101,199  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (b)

    3,500,000       3,503,129  
   

 

 

 
      58,919,525  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—0.5%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17 (b)

    1,994,085       1,999,276  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (b)

    4,000,000       4,004,217  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (b)

    2,500,000       2,500,863  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17 (b)

    1,249,720       1,249,840  

1.180%, 07/11/17 (b)

    997,050       999,668  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17 (b)

    996,893       999,060  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (b)

    5,200,000       5,205,185  
   

 

 

 
      16,958,109  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—0.7%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $395,503 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $411,675 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $403,377.

    395,467       395,467  

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $3,600,330 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,586,164 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $3,672,000.

    3,600,000       3,600,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $4,300,430 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $4,371,953 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $4,386,013.

    4,300,000       4,300,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $4,003,100 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $869 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $4,447,294.

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-29


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (m)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $5,385,847 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $5,830,000.

    5,300,000     $ 5,300,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,511,471 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Natixis New York Branch
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $7,000,782 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $13,958,433 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $7,140,831.

    7,000,000       7,000,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $2,000,197 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,003,526 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $2,040,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      28,095,467  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.3%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.180%, 07/07/17

    2,500,000       2,500,000  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    200,000       200,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    600,000       600,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/25/17

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

1.330%, 07/26/17

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    1,700,000       1,700,000  
   

 

 

 
      12,500,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $116,436,033)

      116,473,101  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—124.0%
(Cost $4,789,327,648) (n)

      4,811,470,852  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(24.0)%

      (931,771,942
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 3,879,698,910  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal and notional amounts stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   TBA (To Be Announced) Securities are purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no defined maturity date. The actual principal and maturity date will be determined upon settlement date.
(b)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(c)   Interest only security.
(d)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $114,675,282 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $116,423,755. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(e)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.3% of net assets.
(f)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open futures contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $3,413,271.
(g)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open swap contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $706,068.
(h)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open reverse repurchase agreements. As of June 30, 2017, the value of securities pledged amounted to $500,258,276.
(i)   Non-income producing; security is in default and/or issuer is in bankruptcy.
(j)   Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of restricted securities was $0, which is 0.0% of net assets. See details shown in the Restricted Securities table that follows.
(k)   Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation.
(l)   Floating rate loans (Senior Loans) often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, Senior Loans will have an expected average life of approximately two to four years. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate of all contracts within the senior loan facility and includes commitment fees on unfunded loan commitments, if any. Senior Loans typically have rates of interest which are determined either daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium. These base rates are primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and secondarily, the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks (the “Prime Rate”) and the certificate of deposit (“CD”) rate or other base lending rates used by commercial lenders.
(m)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-30


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

(n)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $4,789,327,648. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $55,454,318 and $(33,311,114), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $22,143,204.
(144A)—   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of 144A securities was $721,215,959, which is 18.6% of net assets.
(ACES)—   Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities
(AUD)—   Australian Dollar
(CDI)—   Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate
(CDO)—   Collateralized Debt Obligation
(CLO)—   Collateralized Loan Obligation
(CMO)—   Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
(EUR)—   Euro
(IDR)—   Indonesian Rupiah
(MXN)—   Mexican Peso
(REMIC)—   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
(RUB)—   Russian Ruble
(TRY)—   Turkish Lira
(ZAR)—   South African Rand

 

Restricted Securities

   Acquisition
Date
   Principal
Amount
     Cost      Value  

Knollwood CDO, Ltd., 4.355%, 01/10/39

   02/10/04    $ 835,293      $ 835,293      $ 0  

Reverse Repurchase Agreements

 

Counterparty

   Interest Rate     Settlement
Date
     Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Net Closing
Amount
 

Bank of America N.A.

     (1.350 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        5,054,972      $ 5,054,972  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     (0.500 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        25,227,426        25,227,426  

BNP Paribas S.A.

     (1.030 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        26,791,762        26,791,762  

Credit Suisse International

     (1.480 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        34,922,599        34,922,599  

Bank of America N.A.

     (1.300 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        55,997,255        55,997,255  

Deutsche Bank AG

     (1.450 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        97,688,523        97,688,523  

Bank of America N.A.

     (1.180 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        108,896,078        108,896,078  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     (1.380 %)      06/30/17        07/03/17        USD        148,740,000        148,740,000  
                

 

 

 

Total

 

   $ 503,318,615  
                

 

 

 

Securities pledged as collateral against open reverse repurchase agreements are noted in the Schedule of Investments.

TBA Forward Sale Commitments

 

Security Description

   Interest Rate     Maturity      Face
Amount
    Cost     Value  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     2.500     TBA        (10,848,200   $ (10,946,512   $ (10,889,967

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     3.000     TBA        (1,355,000     (1,394,374     (1,390,675

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     3.000     TBA        (3,340,000     (3,433,863     (3,424,283

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     3.500     TBA        (12,700,000     (13,210,977     (13,204,280

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     3.500     TBA        (28,344,000     (29,623,214     (29,491,048

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     4.000     TBA        (3,709,000     (3,843,451     (3,836,497

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     3.000     TBA        (58,700,000     (58,633,398     (58,530,073

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     3.000     TBA        (123,129,942     (123,780,288     (122,963,938

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     4.000     TBA        (6,514,000     (6,848,889     (6,836,265

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     4.000     TBA        (7,418,000     (7,830,916     (7,797,882

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     6.000     TBA        (2,002,000     (2,261,009     (2,252,028

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool

     3.000     TBA        (48,975,000     (48,981,912     (48,791,344

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool

     3.000     TBA        (54,363,221     (54,592,278     (54,244,301

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool

     3.500     TBA        (9,297,000     (9,660,164     (9,630,021

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool

     4.500     TBA        (3,100,000     (3,332,500     (3,321,480

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool

     4.000     TBA        (14,322,000     (15,094,045     (15,050,408

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool

     4.500     TBA        (4,881,000     (5,204,366     (5,187,588
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (398,672,156   $ (396,842,078
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-31


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

 

Contracts to Buy

    

Counterparty

   Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
AUD     21,683,000     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        16,392,738      $ 256,768  
AUD     1,849,000     

Credit Suisse International

     09/20/17        USD        1,398,377        21,396  
AUD     910,000     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        686,271        12,481  
BRL     3,830,616     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/03/17        USD        1,153,800        2,473  
BRL     3,171,027     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/03/17        USD        962,317        (5,141
BRL     3,176,796     

Citibank N.A.

     07/03/17        USD        964,068        (5,151
BRL     2,522,207     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/03/17        USD        769,200        (7,871
BRL     5,082,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/05/17        USD        1,536,183        (2,179
BRL     5,082,000     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/05/17        USD        1,540,000        (5,997
BRL     25,217,380     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/06/17        USD        7,720,000        (109,865
BRL     11,324,032     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     08/02/17        USD        3,415,998        (17,893
BRL     542,874     

Goldman Sachs International

     08/02/17        USD        165,485        (2,580
CAD     597,535     

UBS AG

     09/20/17        USD        450,000        11,339  
CLP     946,286,250     

Credit Suisse International

     07/06/17        USD        1,410,000        15,466  
CLP     967,167,600     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/10/17        USD        1,424,400        32,358  
CLP     468,102,710     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/28/17        USD        706,000        (1,272
CLP     470,943,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/28/17        USD        710,000        (996
CLP     163,866,483     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/28/17        USD        247,100        (399
CLP     70,232,880     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/28/17        USD        105,900        (165
CNY     126,114,491     

HSBC Bank plc

     07/05/17        USD        18,567,000        35,329  
COP     4,101,337,500     

Credit Suisse International

     07/06/17        USD        1,344,511        1,299  
COP     4,121,430,000     

UBS AG

     07/06/17        USD        1,410,000        (57,596
COP     9,189,680,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/07/17        USD        3,130,000        (114,954
COP     13,476,240,000     

UBS AG

     07/07/17        USD        4,590,000        (168,574
COP     3,756,296,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     08/09/17        USD        1,234,000        (7,397
COP     3,754,169,100     

UBS AG

     08/22/17        USD        1,230,000        (6,017
EUR     6,771,031     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        13,531  
EUR     1,530,000     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/10/17        USD        1,741,448        6,489  
EUR     1,530,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/10/17        USD        1,727,050        20,887  
EUR     557,500     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/07/17        USD        630,365        8,484  
EUR     730,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        815,728        21,399  
EUR     450,000     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        504,917        11,120  
EUR     11,920,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        USD        13,494,446        174,800  
EUR     12,515,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        USD        14,277,064        74,497  
HUF     460,444,555     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/05/17        USD        1,696,703        6,055  
HUF     12,588,214     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/05/17        USD        46,405        147  
HUF     46,077,830     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/05/17        USD        169,670        729  
HUF     1,577,126,167     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/05/17        USD        5,807,221        25,108  
IDR     19,236,280,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/24/17        USD        1,442,000        (1,653
IDR     44,022,000,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/24/17        USD        3,300,000        (3,782
IDR     9,896,775,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     08/15/17        USD        735,000        4,202  
IDR     9,765,725,106     

Citibank N.A.

     08/15/17        USD        725,375        4,038  
IDR     13,953,444,356     

Citibank N.A.

     08/15/17        USD        1,036,275        5,924  
IDR     7,255,071,639     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     08/15/17        USD        539,010        2,880  
IDR     10,886,723,120     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     08/15/17        USD        808,340        4,802  
JPY     871,382,524     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        27,344  
JPY     178,880,880     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/11/17        USD        1,589,000        1,820  
JPY     25,229,137     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        225,000        55  
JPY     25,229,137     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        225,000        55  
JPY     50,078,812     

Barclays Bank plc

     09/20/17        USD        450,000        (3,274
KRW     406,810,800     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        360,000        (4,049
KRW     629,090,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        550,000        440  
MXN     6,374,766     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/03/17        USD        352,571        (1,320
MXN     6,374,033     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/03/17        USD        352,571        (1,361
MXN     9,560,380     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/03/17        USD        528,857        (2,078
MXN     22,288,292     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/21/17        USD        1,234,000        (9,031
MXN     22,421,935     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/27/17        USD        1,239,000        (7,857

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-32


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts—(Continued)

 

Contracts to Buy

    

Counterparty

   Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
MXN     10,020,120     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        550,000      $ (4,508
MYR     3,198,615     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/17/17        USD        743,000        1,758  
MYR     1,607,280     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/17/17        USD        370,000        4,235  
MYR     3,261,920     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/17/17        USD        740,000        19,498  
MYR     8,013,299     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     08/17/17        USD        1,853,000        10,467  
NOK     4,647,034     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     09/20/17        USD        550,000        7,450  
NZD     635,000     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        462,128        2,546  
RUB     56,599,140     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/03/17        USD        953,437        6,278  
RUB     55,930,875     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/03/17        USD        968,500        (20,117
RUB     111,377,500     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/03/17        USD        1,876,201        12,353  
RUB     92,495,624     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/06/17        USD        1,549,600        18,455  
RUB     52,232,679     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/10/17        USD        886,750        (2,013
RUB     52,256,178     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/10/17        USD        886,750        (1,615
RUB     52,310,226     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/10/17        USD        885,000        1,051  
RUB     52,528,120     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/10/17        USD        888,500        1,242  
RUB     93,084,472     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/24/17        USD        1,549,600        22,747  
RUB     92,449,136     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/24/17        USD        1,549,600        12,015  
RUB     115,733,320     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/28/17        USD        1,951,000        2,400  
SEK     65,690,522     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        77,372  
TRY     27,569,664     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        111,341  
TRY     5,403,727     

HSBC Bank plc

     07/05/17        USD        1,530,000        4,964  
TRY     2,743,987     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/10/17        USD        774,012        4,343  
TRY     2,757,150     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/10/17        USD        777,588        4,500  
TRY     7,138,635     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/14/17        USD        2,018,870        3,774  
TRY     10,086,948     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/21/17        USD        2,845,000        7,371  
TRY     4,388,118     

Citibank N.A.

     07/21/17        USD        1,233,000        7,865  
TRY     1,589,432     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/28/17        USD        449,968        (1,397
TRY     3,001,969     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/28/17        USD        850,344        (3,124
TRY     3,002,810     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/28/17        USD        850,344        (2,887
TRY     3,461,856     

HSBC Bank plc

     07/28/17        USD        977,000        10  
TRY     7,356,480     

HSBC Bank plc

     07/28/17        USD        2,076,000        156  
TRY     3,001,451     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/28/17        USD        850,344        (3,270
TRY     2,761,666     

Deutsche Bank AG

     08/04/17        USD        775,800        2,069  
TRY     1,299,672     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        360,000        1,314  
TRY     21,082,569     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     06/25/18        USD        5,469,315        (11,952
TRY     50,124,431     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     06/25/18        USD        12,949,540        25,503  
ZAR     102,401,554     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        107,369  
ZAR     4,567,336     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/21/17        USD        350,900        (2,734
ZAR     676,672     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/21/17        USD        52,000        (418
ZAR     11,476,162     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/21/17        USD        882,100        (7,279
ZAR     4,786,848     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        360,000        1,214  

Contracts to Deliver

 
AUD     11,776,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        USD        8,914,197        (128,122
AUD     11,766,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        USD        8,892,625        (142,014
AUD     910,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        USD        691,427        (7,325
BRL     3,830,616     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/03/17        USD        1,162,484        6,211  
BRL     3,171,027     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/03/17        USD        961,500        4,324  
BRL     3,176,796     

Citibank N.A.

     07/03/17        USD        961,500        2,583  
BRL     2,522,207     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/03/17        USD        765,418        4,089  
BRL     5,082,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/05/17        USD        1,540,000        5,997  
BRL     5,082,000     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/05/17        USD        1,536,183        2,179  
BRL     25,433,540     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/06/17        USD        7,720,000        44,631  
BRL     11,866,906     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     08/02/17        USD        3,554,882        (6,128
BRL     3,855,884     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     08/02/17        USD        1,153,800        (3,270
CAD     466,550     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        360,000        (209

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-33


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts—(Continued)

 

Contracts to Deliver

    

Counterparty

   Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
CAD     600,575     

HSBC Bank plc

     09/20/17        USD        455,000      $ (8,686
CAD     597,416     

HSBC Bank plc

     09/20/17        USD        455,000        (6,247
CAD     237,166     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        180,000        (3,109
CLP     937,311,600     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/06/17        USD        1,410,000        (1,946
CLP     950,858,220     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/10/17        USD        1,424,400        (7,793
CNY     126,114,491     

Citibank N.A.

     07/05/17        USD        18,567,000        (35,329
COP     4,101,337,500     

Credit Suisse International

     07/06/17        USD        1,410,000        64,189  
COP     4,121,430,000     

UBS AG

     07/06/17        USD        1,351,098        (1,306
COP     15,403,314,195     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/07/17        USD        5,085,000        31,320  
COP     8,010,400,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/07/17        USD        2,635,000        6,864  
COP     3,620,556,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     08/09/17        USD        1,234,000        51,722  
COP     3,675,240,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     08/22/17        USD        1,230,000        31,751  
COP     3,745,807,000     

Credit Suisse International

     08/22/17        USD        1,234,000        12,744  
EUR     6,853,085     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        (107,248
EUR     1,530,000     

Citibank N.A.

     07/10/17        USD        1,717,139        (30,798
EUR     1,530,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/17/17        USD        1,727,674        (20,889
EUR     310,870     

Bank of America N.A.

     08/11/17        USD        339,159        (16,574
EUR     1,532,098     

Citibank N.A.

     08/11/17        USD        1,721,349        (31,854
EUR     557,500     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/07/17        USD        630,360        (8,489
EUR     24,435,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     09/20/17        USD        27,496,950        (523,859
EUR     590,000     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        663,809        (12,773
EUR     590,000     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        666,727        (9,855
EUR     450,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        509,192        (6,845
EUR     115,589     

Citibank N.A.

     02/21/18        USD        124,694        (9,009
EUR     190,815     

Deutsche Bank AG

     02/21/18        USD        205,145        (15,573
EUR     188,294     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     02/21/18        USD        202,425        (15,376
GBP     977,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/17/17        USD        1,249,743        (23,242
GBP     550,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        702,576        (15,460
GBP     360,000     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     09/20/17        USD        462,890        (7,097
HUF     2,114,006,200     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        (97,751
IDR     52,361,430,400     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     08/15/17        USD        3,844,000        (66,936
IDR     43,186,748,562     

Goldman Sachs International

     08/16/17        USD        3,219,288        (5,990
IDR     39,918,262,889     

Goldman Sachs International

     08/16/17        USD        2,975,644        (5,536
IDR     14,743,722,251     

Goldman Sachs International

     08/16/17        USD        1,099,048        (2,045
JPY     852,457,840     

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        140,913  
JPY     50,380,110     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        450,000        586  
JPY     49,850,505     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        USD        450,000        5,311  
MXN     6,349,624     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/21/17        USD        351,184        2,207  
MXN     15,960,525     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/21/17        USD        882,816        5,622  
MXN     97,069,778     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     08/23/17        USD        5,120,929        (186,464
MXN     45,756,359     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        2,517,156        26,194  
MXN     44,693,460     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        2,467,266        34,168  
MXN     183,047,958     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        USD        10,068,624        103,549  
MXN     59,717,146     

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

     09/20/17        USD        3,289,688        38,705  
MXN     44,731,730     

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

     09/20/17        USD        2,467,266        32,084  
MYR     7,995,695     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/17/17        USD        1,853,000        (8,699
NOK     3,007,128     

Bank of America N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        360,000        (730
NOK     4,634,728     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        USD        550,000        (5,974
NZD     570,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        415,738        (1,371
NZD     340,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17        USD        248,665        (137
NZD     360,000     

Standard Chartered Bank

     09/20/17        USD        260,371        (3,066
RUB     56,599,140     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/03/17        USD        968,500        8,786  
RUB     111,377,500     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/03/17        USD        1,937,000        48,446  
RUB     55,930,875     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/03/17        USD        942,179        (6,203
RUB     93,068,976     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/06/17        USD        1,549,600        (28,175
RUB     104,585,588     

Credit Suisse International

     07/10/17        USD        1,782,000        10,489  
RUB     103,555,189     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/10/17        USD        1,765,000        10,942  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-34


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts—(Continued)

 

Contracts to Deliver

    

Counterparty

   Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
RUB     167,140,182     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/15/17        USD        2,880,113      $ 88,690  
RUB     166,876,137     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/15/17        USD        2,880,030        93,017  
RUB     55,398,619     

Barclays Bank plc

     09/15/17        USD        933,973        8,756  
RUB     42,718,301     

Credit Suisse International

     09/15/17        USD        699,669        (13,773
RUB     13,885,273     

Credit Suisse International

     09/15/17        USD        230,404        (1,496
RUB     420,270,863     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/15/17        USD        7,248,736        229,755  
RUB     417,431,866     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/15/17        USD        7,173,786        202,219  
RUB     377,422,305     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/15/17        USD        6,508,179        204,815  
SEK     66,842,848     

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        (214,152
TRY     27,263,751     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        (24,444
TRY     817,678     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/05/17        USD        232,400        133  
TRY     4,087,289     

Citibank N.A.

     07/05/17        USD        1,162,000        979  
TRY     2,774,609     

Citibank N.A.

     07/10/17        USD        775,800        (11,241
TRY     2,742,454     

Deutsche Bank AG

     07/10/17        USD        775,800        (2,119
TRY     7,138,635     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/14/17        USD        1,993,011        (29,633
TRY     7,138,635     

Goldman Sachs International

     08/11/17        USD        2,002,953        (3,809
TRY     34,783,110     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     08/21/17        USD        9,720,976        (29,626
TRY     10,441,816     

Bank of America N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        2,895,718        (7,151
TRY     11,297,173     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        3,139,106        (1,556
TRY     50,124,431     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     10/23/17        USD        13,772,340        (38,351
TRY     21,082,569     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     10/23/17        USD        5,815,079        6,238  
ZAR     100,502,519     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/05/17        USD        7,720,000        37,790  
ZAR     15,872,124     

Citibank N.A.

     07/21/17        USD        1,233,000        23,077  
ZAR     676,538     

Citibank N.A.

     07/21/17        USD        52,000        428  
ZAR     28,377,894     

Bank of America N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        2,152,531        11,147  
ZAR     28,600,825     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        2,174,240        16,034  
ZAR     4,730,040     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        360,000        3,073  
ZAR     28,741,948     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        USD        2,184,596        15,741  

Cross Currency Contracts to Buy

 
AUD     730,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     09/20/17        NZD        763,298        1,979  
CHF     20,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        NOK        174,585        17  
CHF     550,000     

Citibank N.A.

     09/20/17        NOK        4,823,178        (2,196
EUR     550,000     

HSBC Bank plc

     09/20/17        SEK        5,333,405        (5,105
EUR     550,000     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     09/20/17        SEK        5,360,947        (8,388
MXN     8,522,532     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        GBP        360,000        (6,023
MXN     10,510,200     

Deutsche Bank AG

     09/20/17        GBP        450,000        (15,312
NOK     3,179,490     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     09/20/17        CHF        360,000        4,137  
NOK     4,831,915     

UBS AG

     09/20/17        CHF        550,000        3,244  
NOK     5,460,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        SEK        5,565,651        (8,532
NZD     766,689     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/20/17        AUD        730,000        502  
SEK     10,722,260     

HSBC Bank plc

     09/20/17        EUR        1,100,000        16,820  
TRY     1,486,800     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     09/20/17        EUR        360,000        507  
                

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

   $ 332,904  
                

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Long

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures

     09/20/17        387        USD        58,975,392      $ 501,670  

U.S. Treasury Note 2 Year Futures

     09/29/17        760        USD        164,398,408        (155,282

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-35


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Futures Contracts—(Continued)

 

Futures Contracts—Short

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

90 Day Eurodollar Futures

     03/18/19        (291     USD        (71,154,167   $ (246,321

Euro-Bobl Futures

     09/07/17        (558     EUR        (73,699,473     240,848  

Euro-Bund Futures

     09/07/17        (148     EUR        (24,200,852     278,790  

U.S. Treasury Note 10 Year Futures

     09/20/17        (2,059     USD        (260,165,351     1,696,507  

U.S. Treasury Note 5 Year Futures

     09/29/17        (634     USD        (74,926,060     218,076  

U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond Futures

     09/20/17        (58     USD        (9,785,503     164,753  
            

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

  $ 2,699,041  
            

 

 

 

Written Options

 

Foreign Currency Written Options

  Strike
Price
   

Counterparty

  Expiration
Date
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Received
    Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

EUR Call/MXN Put

    MXN       21.500     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     08/29/17       (1,515,000)     $ (9,970)     $ (17,840)     $ (7,870)  

TRY Call/ZAR Put

    ZAR       3.680     BNP Paribas S.A.     07/28/17       (4,552,000)       (26,568)       (24,466)       2,102  

USD Call/BRL Put

    BRL       3.310     Citibank N.A.     07/06/17       (1,923,000)       (26,214)       (10,584)       15,630  

USD Call/BRL Put

    BRL       3.400     Barclays Bank plc     08/10/17       (1,141,000)       (17,012)       (12,290)       4,722  

USD Call/MXN Put

    MXN       22.600     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     07/03/17       (2,010,000)       (59,599)             59,599  

USD Call/MXN Put

    MXN       19.000     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     07/03/17       (1,175,000)       (34,199)             34,199  

USD Call/TRY Put

    TRY       3.650     Citibank N.A.     07/27/17       (3,832,000)       (15,232)       (14,305)       927  

USD Call/ZAR Put

    ZAR       14.000     Deutsche Bank AG     07/17/17       (981,000)       (21,739)       (934)       20,805  

USD Put/BRL Call

    BRL       3.300     Barclays Bank plc     08/10/17       (1,141,000)       (19,283)       (13,903)       5,380  

USD Put/CNH Call

    CNH       6.749     Citibank N.A.     07/03/17       (75,103,000)       (167,855)       (6,985)       160,870  

USD Put/CNH Call

    CNH       6.880     Deutsche Bank AG     07/28/17       (3,836,000)       (43,078)       (51,763)       (8,685)  

USD Put/TWD Call

    TWD       30.000     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     09/01/17       (2,843,000)       (7,216)       (10,397)       (3,181)  

AUD Put/USD Call

    USD       0.720     Barclays Bank plc     07/27/17       (2,289,000)       (4,780)       (125)       4,655  

USD Put/ZAR Call

    ZAR       13.000     Deutsche Bank AG     07/17/17       (981,000)       (12,214)       (6,708)       5,506  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (464,959)     $ (170,300)     $ 294,659  
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts

   Strike
Price
     Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Premiums
Received
    Market
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Put - Eurodollar Midcurve 1 Year Futures

   $ 97.500        10/13/17        (1,769   $ (62,799   $ (22,112   $ 40,687  

Put - Eurodollar Midcurve 1 Year Futures

     97.630        10/13/17        (3,541     (169,968     (66,394     103,574  
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (232,767   $ (88,506   $ 144,261  
          

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Swap Agreements

OTC Interest Rate Swaps

 

Pay/Receive
Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  

Counterparty

   Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/(Received)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Pay

   1-Day CDI      9.250   01/02/19    Citibank N.A.      BRL       31,034,582      $ 22,875     $      $ 22,875  

Pay

   1-Day CDI      9.275   01/02/19    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      BRL       29,461,321        24,150              24,150  

Pay

   1-Day CDI      9.730   01/02/20    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      BRL       21,688,790        14,942              14,942  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      6.270   12/05/25    Bank of America N.A.      MXN       2,209,451        (6,549            (6,549

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      6.325   07/17/25    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      MXN       19,973,500        (51,573            (51,573

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      6.330   08/06/25    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      MXN       59,593,000        (154,078            (154,078

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      6.980   11/28/18    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      MXN       92,466,976        (3,469            (3,469

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      6.980   11/28/18    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      MXN       163,000,000        (6,115            (6,115

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.060   11/21/18    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      MXN       114,610,942        1,776              1,776  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.070   11/21/18    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      MXN       95,509,119        2,190              2,190  

Pay

   3M CNRR      3.775   06/02/22    Bank of America N.A.      CNY       9,838,889        602              602  

Pay

   3M KWCDC      1.920   11/10/17    Deutsche Bank AG      KRW       6,513,071,110        10,773              10,773  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-36


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

OTC Interest Rate Swaps—(Continued)

 

Pay/Receive
Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  

Counterparty

   Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/(Received)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Receive

   1-Day CDI      12.850   07/03/17    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      BRL       1,254,878      $ (880   $      $ (880

Receive

   1-Day CDI      13.110   07/03/17    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      BRL       20,271,357        (21,424            (21,424

Receive

   1-Day CDI      13.130   07/03/17    Bank of America N.A.      BRL       16,890,391        (18,574            (18,574

Receive

   1-Day CDI      8.980   01/02/18    Citibank N.A.      BRL       11,380,601        5,288              5,288  

Receive

   1-Day CDI      9.500   10/02/17    Bank of America N.A.      BRL       45,807,529        (1,003            (1,003

Receive

   1-Day CDI      9.980   01/02/18    JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.      BRL       36,143,970        (22,382            (22,382

Receive

   1-Day CDI      9.985   01/02/18    Citibank N.A.      BRL       36,142,712        (22,744            (22,744

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      4.300   12/07/17    Bank of America N.A.      MXN       12,027,855        8,839              8,839  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      4.550   03/21/18    Barclays Bank plc      MXN       26,793,819        29,074              29,074  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      4.700   12/06/18    Bank of America N.A.      MXN       8,147,763        14,427              14,427  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      4.760   12/06/18    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      MXN       8,147,763        14,054              14,054  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      4.770   12/05/18    Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      MXN       8,147,763        13,974              13,974  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      4.850   11/01/18    Bank of America N.A.      MXN       22,482,829        35,441              35,441  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      6.307   08/11/25    Deutsche Bank AG      MXN       74,533,884        199,509              199,509  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      6.310   08/11/25    Bank of America N.A.      MXN       20,079,000        53,548              53,548  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      6.310   08/11/25    Bank of America N.A.      MXN       20,079,000        53,548              53,548  

Receive

   3M KWCDC      1.690   11/10/17    Deutsche Bank AG      KRW       6,513,071,110        (5,957            (5,957
                  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

 

   $ 190,262     $      $ 190,262  
                  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps

 

Pay/Receive Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
     Maturity
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Pay

   12M UKRPI      3.430      10/15/26        GBP        8,507,740      $ 15,454  

Pay

   12M UKRPI      3.447      10/15/26        GBP        15,168,130        19,714  

Pay

   12M UKRPI      3.460      10/15/26        GBP        8,872,130        58,605  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      6.320      07/17/25        MXN        40,086,000        (103,839

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.160      04/29/20        MXN        257,080,000        152,056  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.160      06/01/22        MXN        108,494,000        94,409  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.320      02/20/20        MXN        267,852,955        201,004  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.375      05/25/27        MXN        10,121,835        8,044  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.410      05/25/27        MXN        62,208,165        58,346  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.445      03/07/22        MXN        91,257,182        138,211  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.470      03/07/22        MXN        45,626,378        71,681  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.480      03/07/22        MXN        45,627,440        72,714  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.815      03/04/37        MXN        21,906,479        26,436  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.918      05/01/37        MXN        28,522,491        51,914  

Pay

   28-Day TIIE      7.949      05/01/37        MXN        26,243,708        52,769  

Pay

   3M LIBOR      2.131      08/25/25        USD        1,285,000        (6,175

Receive

   12M UKRPI      3.448      10/15/26        GBP        6,536,000        6,829  

Receive

   28-Day TIIE      7.361      01/28/19        MXN        300,263,934        (96,483

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.272      09/11/25        USD        955,000        (5,398
                 

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

   $ 816,291  
                 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-37


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Sell Protection (d)

 

 

Reference Obligation

   Fixed Deal
Receive Rate
     Maturity
Date
    

Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)

   Notional
Amount(c)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

CDX.NA.HY.28.V1

     5.000%        06/20/22      0.000%      USD        36,680,000      $ 101,086  

CDX.NA.IG.28.V1

     1.000%        06/20/22      0.000%      USD        15,358,000        (12,750
                 

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

   $ 88,336  
                 

 

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Corporate and Sovereign Issues—Buy Protection (a)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
(Pay) Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Federation of Russia
7.500%, due 03/31/30

    (1.000%     12/20/21     Bank of America N.A.     1.529%       USD       175,000     $ 3,908     $ 10,450     $ (6,542

Loews Corp.
6.000%, due 02/01/35

    (1.000%     12/20/20     Barclays Bank plc     0.129%       USD       2,145,000       (63,698     (75,932     12,234  

Mexico Government International Bond
5.950%, due 03/19/19

    (1.000%     06/20/20     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.615%       USD       3,824,276       (42,887     33,406       (76,293

Mexico Government International Bond
5.950%, due 03/19/19

    (1.000%     09/20/20     Bank of America N.A.     0.684%       USD       3,824,276       (38,000     50,241       (88,241

Republic of Argentina

    (5.000%     06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     3.284%       USD       391,000       (29,956     (32,881     2,925  

Republic of Argentina

    (5.000%     06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     3.284%       USD       391,000       (29,956     (32,881     2,925  

Republic of Argentina

    (5.000%     06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     3.284%       USD       415,000       (31,795     (34,312     2,517  

Republic of Argentina

    (5.000%     06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     3.284%       USD       674,000       (51,638     (51,382     (256

Republic of Argentina
7.625%, due 04/22/46

    (5.000%     06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     3.284%       USD       2,393,100       (183,346     (116,708     (66,638

Republic of Philippines
10.625%, due 03/16/25

    (1.000%     06/20/22     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.771%       USD       6,851,071       (73,913     (18,293     (55,620

Republic of South Africa
5.500%, due 03/09/20

    (1.000%     06/20/22     Bank of America N.A.     1.968%       USD       1,965,000       87,628       101,474       (13,846

Republic of South Africa
5.500%, due 03/09/20

    (1.000%     06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     1.968%       USD       2,154,000       96,056       110,014       (13,958

Republic of South Africa
5.500%, due 03/09/20

    (1.000%     06/20/22     Citibank N.A.     1.968%       USD       4,815,000       214,721       248,650       (33,929

Republic of South Africa
5.500%, due 03/09/20

    (1.000%     06/20/22     Goldman Sachs & Co.     1.968%       USD       1,202,000       53,602       61,936       (8,334

Valero Energy Corp.
8.750%, due 06/15/30

    (1.000%     12/20/20     Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC     0.451%       USD       2,145,000       (39,917     51,754       (91,671
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (129,191   $ 305,536     $ (434,727
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Sovereign Issues—Sell Protection (d)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
Receive Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Mexico Government International Bond
5.950%, due 03/19/19

    1.000%       06/20/20     Bank of America N.A.     0.615%       USD       3,824,276     $ 42,887     $ (38,756   $ 81,643  

Mexico Government International Bond
5.950%, due 03/19/19

    1.000%       09/20/20     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.684%       USD       3,824,276       38,000       (43,741     81,741  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ 80,887     $ (82,497   $ 163,384  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-38


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Buy Protection (a)

 

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
(Pay) Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

CMBX.NA.AAA.V6

    (0.500%     05/11/63     Deutsche Bank AG     0.466%       USD       1,670,000     $ (2,730   $ 242     $ (2,972

CMBX.NA.AAA.V6

    (0.500%     05/11/63     Deutsche Bank AG     0.466%       USD       2,340,000       (3,826     (883     (2,943

CMBX.NA.AAA.V6

    (0.500%     05/11/63     Deutsche Bank AG     0.466%       USD       2,680,000       (4,382     744       (5,126

CMBX.NA.AAA.V9

    (0.500%     09/17/58     Credit Suisse International     0.682%       USD       1,610,000       22,034       19,805       2,229  

CMBX.NA.AAA.V9

    (0.500%     09/17/58     Deutsche Bank AG     0.682%       USD       1,280,000       17,518       15,972       1,546  

CMBX.NA.AAA.V9

    (0.500%     09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.682%       USD       1,990,000       27,234       29,483       (2,249

CMBX.NA.AAA.V9

    (0.500%     09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.682%       USD       1,090,000       14,917       13,409       1,508  

CMBX.NA.AAA.V9

    (0.500%     09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.682%       USD       900,000       12,317       11,071       1,246  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V6

    (3.000%     05/11/63     Deutsche Bank AG     0.000%       USD       680,000       79,400       62,676       16,724  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V6

    (3.000%     05/11/63     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       340,000       39,700       22,465       17,235  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V6

    (3.000%     05/11/63     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       340,000       39,700       22,465       17,235  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V6

    (3.000%     05/11/63     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       340,000       39,700       34,298       5,402  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V6

    (3.000%     05/11/63     Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC     0.000%       USD       340,000       39,700       20,627       19,073  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ 321,282     $ 252,374     $ 68,908  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Sell Protection (d)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
Receive Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

CMBX.NA.A.V10

    2.000%       11/17/59     Deutsche Bank AG     0.000%       USD       660,000     $ (20,297   $ (30,601   $ 10,304  

CMBX.NA.A.V10

    2.000%       11/17/59     Deutsche Bank AG     0.000%       USD       1,310,000       (40,286     (59,736     19,450  

CMBX.NA.A.V8

    2.000%       10/17/57     Goldman Sachs & Co.     2.809%       USD       670,000       (33,869     (38,377     4,508  

CMBX.NA.A.V8

    2.000%       10/17/57     Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC     2.809%       USD       190,000       (9,605     (22,074     12,469

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC     2.530%       USD       710,000       (26,475     (36,483     10,008  

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Credit Suisse International     2.530%       USD       540,000       (20,136     (28,165     8,029  

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Credit Suisse International     2.530%       USD       650,000       (24,238     (21,121     (3,117

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Deutsche Bank AG     2.530%       USD       600,000       (22,373     (31,038     8,665  

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Deutsche Bank AG     2.530%       USD       660,000       (24,611     (34,251     9,640  

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     2.530%       USD       1,830,000       (68,239     (98,204     29,965  

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     2.530%       USD       660,000       (24,611     (36,240     11,629  

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     2.530%       USD       980,000       (36,543     (22,454     (14,089

CMBX.NA.A.V9

    2.000%       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC     2.530%       USD       340,000       (12,678     (16,765     4,087  

CMBX.NA.AAA.V7

    0.500%       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       5,000,000       (2,594     (156,398     153,804  

CMBX.NA.AM.V4

    0.500%       02/17/51     Deutsche Bank AG     0.000%       USD       2,370,000       (14,072     (359,977     345,905  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V10

    3.000%       11/17/59     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     4.523%       USD       40,000       (4,324     (3,575     (749

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V6

    3.000%       05/11/63     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       340,000       (39,700     (28,925     (10,775

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V9

    3.000%       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.836%       USD       340,000       (40,163     (37,546     (2,617

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V9

    3.000%       09/17/58     Credit Suisse International     4.836%       USD       1,030,000       (121,669     (109,437     (12,232

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V9

    3.000%       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.836%       USD       1,000,000       (118,125     (107,927     (10,198

CMBX.NA.BBB-.V9

    3.000%       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC     4.836%       USD       1,480,000       (174,825     (190,776     15,951  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (879,433   $ (1,470,070   $ 590,637  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash in the amount of $1,373 was received at the custodian bank as collateral for OTC swap contracts.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-39


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

(a)   If the Portfolio is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(b)   Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues or indices as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. A credit spread identified as “Defaulted” indicates a credit event has occurred for the referenced entity or obligation.
(c)   The maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments that the Portfolio could be required to make under a credit default swap contract would be the notional amount of the contract. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the referenced debt obligation or net amounts received from the settlement of purchased protection credit default swap contracts entered into by the Portfolio for the same referenced debt obligation.
(d)   If the Portfolio is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(AUD)—   Australian Dollar
(BRL)—   Brazilian Real
(CAD)—   Canadian Dollar
(CHF)—   Swiss Franc
(CLP)—   Chilean Peso
(CNY)—   Chinese Yuan
(COP)—   Colombian Peso
(EUR)—   Euro
(GBP)—   British Pound
(HUF)—   Hungarian Forint
(IDR)—   Indonesian Rupiah
(JPY)—   Japanese Yen
(KRW)—   South Korean Won
(MXN)—   Mexican Peso
(MYR)—   Malaysian Ringgit
(NOK)—   Norwegian Krone
(NZD)—   New Zealand Dollar
(RUB)—   Russian Ruble
(SEK)—   Swedish Krona
(TRY)—   Turkish Lira
(USD)—   United States Dollar
(ZAR)—   South African Rand
(CDI)—   Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate
(CDX.NA.HY)—   Markit North America High Yield CDS Index
(CDX.NA.IG)—   Markit North America Investment Grade CDS Index
(CMBX)—   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Index
(CMBX.NA.A)—   Markit North America A Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.AAA)—   Markit North America AAA Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.AM)—   Markit North America Mezzanine AAA Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.BBB-)—   Markit North America BBB- Rated CMBS Index
(CNNR)—   China Floating Rate Repo
(KWCDC)—   Korean Certificate of Deposit Rate
(LIBOR)—   London Interbank Offered Rate
(TIIE)—   Mexican Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate
(UKRPI)—   United Kingdom Retail Price Index

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-40


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies*

   $ —       $ 2,393,133,389     $ —        $ 2,393,133,389  

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes*

     —         1,130,041,164       —          1,130,041,164  
Asset-Backed Securities          

Asset-Backed - Credit Card

     —         1,793,205       —          1,793,205  

Asset-Backed - Home Equity

     —         24,004,889       —          24,004,889  

Asset-Backed - Manufactured Housing

     —         17,734,283       —          17,734,283  

Asset-Backed - Other

     —         414,895,134       0        414,895,134  

Asset-Backed - Student Loan

     —         23,166,797       —          23,166,797  

Total Asset-Backed Securities

     —         481,594,308       0        481,594,308  

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities*

     —         259,666,184       —          259,666,184  

Total Municipals

     —         195,157,004       —          195,157,004  

Total Foreign Government*

     —         194,847,736       —          194,847,736  
Floating Rate Loans          

Diversified Financial Services

     —         12,935,385       13,001,326        25,936,711  

Total Preferred Stock*

     7,594,967       —         —          7,594,967  
Purchased Options          

Currency Options

     —         450,279       —          450,279  

Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts

     376,231       —         —          376,231  

Total Purchased Options

     376,231       450,279       —          826,510  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —         6,199,778       —          6,199,778  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —         116,473,101       —          116,473,101  

Total Investments

   $ 7,971,198     $ 4,790,498,328     $ 13,001,326      $ 4,811,470,852  
                                   

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —       $ (116,423,755   $ —        $ (116,423,755

Total Reverse Repurchase Agreements (Liability)

   $ —       $ (503,318,615   $ —        $ (503,318,615

TBA Forward Sales Commitments

   $ —       $ (396,842,078   $ —        $ (396,842,078
Forward Contracts          

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ —       $ 2,991,079     $ —        $ 2,991,079  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     —         (2,658,175     —          (2,658,175

Total Forward Contracts

   $ —       $ 332,904     $ —        $ 332,904  
Futures Contracts          

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ 3,100,644     $ —       $ —        $ 3,100,644  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     (401,603     —         —          (401,603

Total Futures Contracts

   $ 2,699,041     $ —       $ —        $ 2,699,041  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-41


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Written Options          

Foreign Currency Written Options at Value

   $ —       $ (170,300   $ —        $ (170,300

Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts at Value

     (88,506     —         —          (88,506

Total Written Options

   $ (88,506   $ (170,300   $ —        $ (258,806
Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts          

Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ —       $ 1,129,272     $ —        $ 1,129,272  

Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     —         (224,645     —          (224,645

Total Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts

   $ —       $ 904,627     $ —        $ 904,627  
OTC Swap Contracts          

OTC Swap Contracts at Value (Assets)

   $ —       $ 1,374,032     $ —        $ 1,374,032  

OTC Swap Contracts at Value (Liabilities)

     —         (1,790,225     —          (1,790,225

Total OTC Swap Contracts

   $ —       $ (416,193   $ —        $ (416,193

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-42


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 4,811,470,852  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     9,569,116  

Cash collateral (d)

     6,048,870  

OTC swap contracts at market value (e)

     1,374,032  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     2,991,079  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     14,853,795  

TBA securities sold (f)

     662,639,481  

Fund shares sold

     896,683  

Principal paydowns

     1,496  

Interest

     24,535,737  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     487,057  

Interest on OTC swap contracts

     193,139  

Other assets

     6,028  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     5,535,067,365  

Liabilities

 

Due to custodian

     13,254  

Written options at value (g)

     258,806  

Forward sales commitments, at value

     396,842,078  

Reverse repurchase agreements

     503,318,615  

OTC swap contracts at market value (h)

     1,790,225  

Cash collateral (i)

     2,160,000  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     2,658,175  

Collateral for securities loaned

     116,423,755  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     96,786,945  

TBA securities purchased (f)

     529,319,015  

Fund shares redeemed

     717,565  

Interest on reverse repurchase agreements

     54,466  

Foreign taxes

     12,979  

Variation margin on centrally cleared swap contracts

     224,984  

Premium on purchased options

     1,925,159  

Interest on forward sales commitments

     488,364  

Interest on OTC swap contracts

     119,288  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     1,046,533  

Distribution and service fees

     122,140  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,166  

Other expenses

     983,943  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,655,368,455  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 3,879,698,910  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 3,865,631,923  

Undistributed net investment income

     50,857,110  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (65,798,473

Unrealized appreciation on investments, written options, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency transactions (j)

     29,008,350  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 3,879,698,910  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 3,242,708,291  

Class B

     521,846,080  

Class E

     115,144,539  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     30,708,385  

Class B

     5,027,521  

Class E

     1,099,830  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 105.60  

Class B

     103.80  

Class E

     104.69  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $4,789,327,648.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $114,675,282.
(c)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $9,488,593.
(d)   Includes collateral of $5,538,870 for centrally cleared swap contracts and $510,000 for TBAs.
(e)   Net premium paid on OTC swap contracts was $702,298.
(f)   Included within TBA securities sold is $541,071,050 related to TBA forward sale commitments and included within TBA securities purchased is $141,636,218 related to TBA forward sale commitments.
(g)   Premiums received on written options were $697,726.
(h)   Net premium received on OTC swap contracts was $1,696,955.
(i)   Includes collateral of $1,640,000 for OTC swap contracts and $520,000 for TBAs.
(j)   Includes foreign capital gains tax of $12,979.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends

   $ 305,404  

Interest (a)

     61,006,481  

Securities lending income

     492,840  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     61,804,725  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     6,270,272  

Administration fees

     61,362  

Custodian and accounting fees

     385,903  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     646,566  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     86,580  

Interest expense

     581,976  

Audit and tax services

     60,509  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     120,548  

Insurance

     13,080  

Miscellaneous

     22,143  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     8,293,934  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     53,510,791  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments (b)

     (33,904,051

Futures contracts

     4,599,000  

Written options

     1,471,273  

Swap contracts

     670,856  

Foreign currency transactions

     464,882  
  

 

 

 

Net realized loss

     (26,698,040
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments (c)

     74,629,087  

Futures contracts

     4,414,630  

Written options

     88,690  

Swap contracts

     938,119  

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,035,297
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     79,035,229  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     52,337,189  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations

   $ 105,847,980  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $7,204.
(b)   Net of foreign capital gains tax of $(34,005).
(c)   Includes change in foreign capital gains tax of $(12,979).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-43


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 53,510,791     $ 96,551,518  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (26,698,040     1,066,996  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     79,035,229       16,329,604  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     105,847,980       113,948,118  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (100,635,202     (102,987,554

Class B

     (15,212,013     (15,546,181

Class E

     (3,438,021     (3,722,162
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (119,285,236     (122,255,897
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     72,272,407       10,844,267  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     58,835,151       2,536,488  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     3,820,863,759       3,818,327,271  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 3,879,698,910     $ 3,820,863,759  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 50,857,110     $ 116,631,555  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     388,520     $ 41,550,741       1,788,011     $ 195,109,223  

Reinvestments

     950,734       100,635,202       960,257       102,987,554  

Redemptions

     (700,076     (75,057,428     (2,621,035     (281,776,136
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     639,178     $ 67,128,515       127,233     $ 16,320,641  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     213,503     $ 22,413,702       518,377     $ 55,117,107  

Reinvestments

     146,185       15,212,013       147,371       15,546,181  

Redemptions

     (292,381     (30,758,112     (634,036     (67,150,297
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     67,307     $ 6,867,603       31,712     $ 3,512,991  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     31,217     $ 3,309,773       88,968     $ 9,549,094  

Reinvestments

     32,756       3,438,021       34,996       3,722,162  

Redemptions

     (79,844     (8,471,505     (207,952     (22,260,621
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (15,871   $ (1,723,711     (83,988   $ (8,989,365
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 72,272,407       $ 10,844,267  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-44


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 106.00     $ 106.14     $ 110.97     $ 107.33     $ 115.27     $ 110.90  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     1.51       2.76  (b)      2.73       3.18       3.36       3.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.47       0.61       (2.08     4.28       (4.07     4.95  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.98       3.37       0.65       7.46       (0.71     8.16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (3.38     (3.51     (4.24     (3.82     (4.49     (3.05

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       0.00       (1.24     0.00       (2.74     (0.74
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (3.38     (3.51     (5.48     (3.82     (7.23     (3.79
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 105.60     $ 106.00     $ 106.14     $ 110.97     $ 107.33     $ 115.27  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     2.80  (d)      3.12       0.59       7.08       (0.77     7.55  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.40  (e)      0.37       0.36       0.35       0.35       0.36  

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%)

     0.36  (e)      0.37       0.36       0.35       0.35       0.36  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.40  (e)      0.37       0.36       0.35       0.35       0.36  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%) (f)

     0.36  (e)      0.37       0.36       0.35       0.35       0.36  

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

     2.84  (e)      2.56  (b)      2.50       2.91       3.07       2.85  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     339  (d)(g)      571  (g)      824  (g)      679  (g)      801  (g)      1,002  (g) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 3,242.7     $ 3,187.2     $ 3,178.0     $ 3,686.9     $ 3,213.0     $ 3,474.3  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 104.12     $ 104.31     $ 109.16     $ 105.64     $ 113.56     $ 109.31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     1.35       2.45  (b)      2.42       2.87       3.05       2.89  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.44       0.59       (2.05     4.20       (4.01     4.88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.79       3.04       0.37       7.07       (0.96     7.77  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (3.11     (3.23     (3.98     (3.55     (4.22     (2.78

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       0.00       (1.24     0.00       (2.74     (0.74
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (3.11     (3.23     (5.22     (3.55     (6.96     (3.52
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 103.80     $ 104.12     $ 104.31     $ 109.16     $ 105.64     $ 113.56  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     2.68  (d)      2.86       0.34       6.81       (1.01     7.28  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.65  (e)      0.62       0.61       0.60       0.60       0.61  

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%)

     0.61  (e)      0.62       0.61       0.60       0.60       0.61  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.65  (e)      0.62       0.61       0.60       0.60       0.61  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%) (f)

     0.61  (e)      0.62       0.61       0.60       0.60       0.61  

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

     2.59  (e)      2.31  (b)      2.26       2.67       2.82       2.60  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     339  (d)(g)      571  (g)      824  (g)      679  (g)      801  (g)      1,002  (g) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 521.8     $ 516.4     $ 514.1     $ 519.5     $ 488.1     $ 503.6  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 105.03     $ 105.18     $ 110.00     $ 106.41     $ 114.32     $ 110.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     1.41       2.57  (b)      2.55       3.00       3.18       3.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.45       0.60       (2.07     4.23       (4.04     4.91  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.86       3.17       0.48       7.23       (0.86     7.93  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (3.20     (3.32     (4.06     (3.64     (4.31     (2.89

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       0.00       (1.24     0.00       (2.74     (0.74
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (3.20     (3.32     (5.30     (3.64     (7.05     (3.63
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 104.69     $ 105.03     $ 105.18     $ 110.00     $ 106.41     $ 114.32  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     2.72  (d)      2.98       0.44       6.92       (0.91     7.38  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.55  (e)      0.52       0.51       0.50       0.50       0.51  

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%)

     0.51  (e)      0.52       0.51       0.50       0.50       0.51  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.55  (e)      0.52       0.51       0.50       0.50       0.51  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%) (f)

     0.51  (e)      0.52       0.51       0.50       0.50       0.51  

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

     2.68  (e)      2.40  (b)      2.35       2.78       2.92       2.70  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     339  (d)(g)      571  (g)      824  (g)      679  (g)      801  (g)      1,002  (g) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 115.1     $ 117.2     $ 126.2     $ 143.8     $ 150.7     $ 176.2  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to $0.01 per share and 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Includes mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions; excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rates would have been 83%, 178%, 278%, 276%, 267% and 390% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from pricing services selected by the Adviser pursuant to authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board. These securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its net asset value (“NAV”) to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign

 

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BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported NAV per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign currency forward contracts are valued through an independent pricing service by interpolating between forward and spot currency rates in the London foreign exchange markets as of a designated hour on a valuation day. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, including options on swaps (“swaptions”), and futures contracts that are traded OTC are generally valued on the basis of interdealer bid and asked prices or prices provided by pricing service providers who use a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models, to determine the value of the contracts. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility and exchange rates. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Swap contracts (other than centrally cleared swaps) are marked-to-market daily based on quotations and prices supplied by market makers, broker-dealers and other pricing services. Such quotations and prices are derived utilizing observable data, including the underlying reference securities or indices, credit spread quotations and expected default recovery rates determined by the pricing service. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Centrally cleared swaps listed or traded on a multilateral or trade facility platform, such as a registered exchange, are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the respective exchange or a pricing service when the exchange price is not available. For centrally cleared credit default swaps, the clearing facility requires its members to provide actionable price levels across complete term structures. These levels along with external third-party prices are used to produce daily settlement prices. These securities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are valued using a pricing model that references the underlying rates, including the overnight index swap rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rate to produce the daily settlement price. These securities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income

 

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BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, amortization of debt securities, paydown gain/loss reclasses, foreign capital gains taxes, deflationary sell adjustments and swap contract transactions. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Due to Custodian - Pursuant to the custodian agreement, State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSBT”) may, in its discretion, advance funds to the Portfolio to make properly authorized payments. When such payments result in an overdraft, the Portfolio is obligated to repay SSBT at the current rate of interest charged by SSBT for secured loans (currently, the federal funds rate plus 2%). This obligation is payable on demand to SSBT. SSBT has a lien on the Portfolio’s assets to the extent of any overdraft. At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had a payment of $13,254 due to SSBT pursuant to the foregoing arrangement. Based on the short-term nature of these payments and the variable interest rate, the carrying value of the overdraft advances approximated its fair value at June 30, 2017. If measured at fair value, overdraft advances would have been considered as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy at June 30, 2017. The Portfolio’s average overdraft advances during the six months ended June 30, 2017 were not significant.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls - The Portfolio may enter into mortgage “dollar rolls” in which a Portfolio sells to-be-announced (“TBA”) mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon, and maturity) securities on a specified future date. For the duration of the transaction, or roll period, the Portfolio foregoes principal (including prepayments of principal) and interest paid on the securities sold. Dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions; gain or loss is recognized at the commencement of the term of the dollar roll and each time the mortgage-backed security is rolled.

Mortgage dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Portfolio is required to repurchase or reacquire may be less than the agreed-upon repurchase price of those securities and that the investment performance of securities purchased with proceeds from these transactions does not exceed the income, capital appreciation, and gain or loss that would have been realized on the securities transferred or sold, as applicable, as part of the treasury or mortgage dollar roll.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities - The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. These securities may include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”), and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by or payable from, mortgage loans on real property or other receivables. The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose the Portfolio to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

 

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BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

In one type of SMBS, one class receives all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). Because principal will not be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the book value of the security until maturity. These adjustments are netted against payments received for the IOs and the net amount is included in interest income on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities. Details of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities held by the Portfolio are included in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments.

The Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be negatively impacted by increased volatility of market prices and periods of illiquidity.

TBA Purchase & Forward Sale Commitments - The Portfolio may enter into TBA commitments to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA commitments are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases prior to the settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Portfolio’s other assets. TBA forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, according to the procedures described under “Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements”.

When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Securities - The Portfolio may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase commitment is made. The Portfolio may purchase securities under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Portfolio may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, the Portfolio will hold liquid assets in a segregated account with the Portfolio’s custodian, or set aside liquid assets in the Portfolio’s records, worth at least the equivalent of the amount due. The liquid assets will be monitored on a daily basis and adjusted as necessary to maintain the necessary value.

High-Yield Debt Securities - The Portfolio may invest in high-yield debt securities, or “junk bonds,” which are securities that are rated below “investment grade” or, if not rated, are of equivalent quality. A portfolio with high-yield debt securities generally will be exposed to greater market risk and credit risk than a portfolio that invests only in investment grade debt securities because issuers of high-yield debt securities are generally less secure financially, are more likely to default on their obligations, and their securities are more sensitive to interest rate changes and downturns in the economy. In addition, the secondary market for lower-rated debt securities may not be as liquid as that for more highly rated debt securities. As a result, the Portfolio’s Subadviser may find it more difficult to value lower-rated debt securities or sell them and may have to sell them at prices significantly lower than the values assigned to them by the Portfolio.

Floating Rate Loans - The Portfolio may invest in loans arranged through private negotiation between one or more financial institutions. The Portfolio’s investment in any such loan may be in the form of a participation in or an assignment of the loan. In connection with purchasing participations, the Portfolio generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower. The Portfolio may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the participation or assignment. The purchase of assignments will typically result in the Portfolio having a direct contractual relationship with the borrower, and the Portfolio may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement.

The Portfolio may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan, which may have varying terms and carry different associated risks. When the Portfolio purchases assignments, it acquires direct rights against the borrower of the loan. These loans may include participations in bridge loans, which are loans taken out by borrowers for a short period (typically less than one year) pending arrangement of more permanent financing.

The Portfolio will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the participation, the Portfolio may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In

 

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the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $6,199,778. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $28,095,467. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with qualified institutions. In a reverse repurchase agreement, the Portfolio transfers securities in exchange for cash to a financial institution or counterparty, concurrently with an agreement by the Portfolio to re-acquire the same securities at an agreed-upon price and date. During the reverse repurchase agreement period, the Portfolio continues to receive principal and interest payments on these securities. The Portfolio will establish a segregated account with its custodian in which it will maintain liquid assets equal in value to its obligations in respect of reverse repurchase agreements. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities transferred by the Portfolio may decline below the agreed-upon reacquisition price of the securities. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any reverse repurchase transaction, the MRA entitles the non-defaulting party with a right to set-off claims and apply property held by it in respect of any reverse repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it. Cash received in exchange for securities transferred under reverse repurchase agreements plus accrued interest payments to be made by the Portfolio to counterparties are reflected as reverse repurchase agreements on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had an outstanding reverse repurchase agreement balance for 84 days. The average amount of borrowings was $282,069,109 and the annualized weighted average interest rate was 0.85% during the 84 day period.

 

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The following table summarizes open reverse repurchase agreements by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MRA on a net basis as of June 30, 2017:

 

Counterparty

   Reverse Repurchase
Agreements
    Collateral
Pledged
     Net
Amount*
 

BNP Paribas S.A

   $ (26,791,762   $ 26,628,445      $ (163,317

Credit Suisse International

     (34,922,599     34,839,482        (83,117

Deutsche Bank AG

     (97,688,523     96,913,596        (774,927

Bank of America N.A

     (169,948,305     168,707,790        (1,240,515

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A

     (173,967,426     173,168,963        (798,463
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (503,318,615   $ 500,258,276      $ (3,060,339
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.

Secured Borrowing Transactions - The Portfolio may enter into transactions consisting of a transfer of a security by the Portfolio to a financial institution or counterparty, with a simultaneous agreement to reacquire the same, or substantially the same security, at an agreed-upon price and future settlement date. Such transactions are treated as secured borrowings, and not as purchases and sales. The Portfolio receives cash from the transfer of the security to use for other investment purposes. During the term of the borrowing, the Portfolio is not entitled to receive principal and interest payments, if any, made on the security transferred to the counterparty during the term of the agreement. The difference between the transfer price and the reacquisition price, known as the “price drop,” is included in net investment income with the cost of the secured borrowing transaction being recorded as interest expense over the term of the borrowing.

The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to 30 Days     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions             

Corporate Bonds & Notes

   $ (30,484,215   $     $      $      $ (30,484,215

Foreign Government

     (15,849,453                         (15,849,453

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies

     (70,090,087                         (70,090,087

Total

   $ (116,423,755   $     $      $      $ (116,423,755
Reverse Repurchase Agreements             

U.S. Treasury

           (503,318,615                   (503,318,615

Total Borrowings

   $ (116,423,755   $ (503,318,615   $      $      $ (619,742,370

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

   $ (619,742,370
            

 

 

 

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - The Portfolio may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to obtain investment exposure, enhance return or hedge or protect its portfolio holdings against the risk of future movements in certain foreign currency exchange rates. When entering into these contracts, the Portfolio agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon future date. These contracts are valued daily and the Portfolio’s net equity therein, representing unrealized gain or loss on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward foreign exchange rates at the valuation date, is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When a contract is closed, the Portfolio recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

Realized and unrealized gains and losses on forward foreign currency exchange contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. These contracts involve market and/or credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities of the Portfolio, but it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although forward foreign currency exchange contracts may limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the currency holdings, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase. In addition, the Portfolio could be exposed to losses if the counterparties to the

 

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contracts are unable to meet the terms of the contracts. The Portfolio may also experience losses even when such contracts are used for hedging purposes. The Portfolio’s maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

Options Contracts - An option contract purchased by the Portfolio gives the Portfolio the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an underlying instrument at a fixed exercise price during a specified period. Call options written by the Portfolio give the holder the right to buy the underlying instrument from the Portfolio at a fixed exercise price; put options written by the Portfolio give the holder the right to sell the underlying instrument to the Portfolio at a fixed exercise price.

The Portfolio may use options to hedge against changes in values of securities the Portfolio owns or expects to purchase, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. Writing puts or buying calls tends to increase the Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument and writing calls or buying puts tends to decrease the Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument, and can be used to hedge other Portfolio investments. For options used to hedge the Portfolio’s investments, the potential risk to the Portfolio is that the change in value of options contracts may not correspond perfectly to the change in value of the hedged instruments. The Portfolio also bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Portfolio may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. The Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, as opposed to investment and other types of risk, in respect of purchased options is typically the premium initially paid for the option plus any unrealized gains.

The main risk associated with purchasing an option is that the option expires without being exercised. In this case, the option is worthless when it expires and the premium paid for the option is considered a realized loss. The risk associated with writing a call option is that the Portfolio may forgo the opportunity for a profit if the market value of the underlying instrument increases and the option is exercised, requiring the Portfolio to sell the underlying instrument at a price below its market value. When the Portfolio writes a call option on a security it does not own, its exposure on such an option is theoretically unlimited. The risk in writing a put option is that the Portfolio may incur a loss if the market value of the underlying instrument decreases and the option is exercised, requiring the Portfolio to purchase the underlying instrument at a price above its market value. In addition, the Portfolio risks not being able to enter into a closing transaction for the written option as the result of an illiquid market for the option.

Purchases of put and call options are recorded as investments, the value of which are marked-to-market daily. When the Portfolio enters into a closing sale transaction, the Portfolio will realize a gain or loss depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the premium initially paid for the option. When the Portfolio exercises a put option, it will realize a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying instrument and the proceeds from such sale will be decreased by the premium originally paid for the put option. When the Portfolio exercises a call option, the cost of the security which the Portfolio purchases upon exercise will be increased by the premium originally paid for the call option.

The premium received by the Portfolio for a written option is recorded as an asset and an equivalent liability. The liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. When a written option expires without being exercised or the Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Portfolio realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was sold) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying instrument and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When a written call option is exercised, the Portfolio realizes a gain or loss, as adjusted for the premium received, from the sale of the underlying instrument. When a written put option is exercised, the premium received by the Portfolio is offset against the amount paid for the purchase of the underlying instrument.

 

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The purpose of inflation-capped options is to protect the buyer from inflation, above a specified rate, eroding the value of investments in inflation-linked products with a given notional exposure. Inflation-capped options are used to give downside protection to investments in inflation-linked products by establishing a floor on the value of such products.

Swaptions are similar to options on securities except that instead of selling or purchasing the right to buy or sell a security, the writer or purchaser of the swaptions is granting or buying the right to enter into a previously agreed upon interest rate or credit default swap agreement at any time before the expiration of the option.

Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contract (“Futures Option”) is an option contract in which the underlying instrument is a single futures contract.

Written Options

The Portfolio transactions in written options during the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Call Options

   Notional
Amount*
     Number of
Contracts
     Premium
Received
 

Options outstanding December 31, 2016

     73,784,550             $ 548,934  

Options written

     321,634,840        2,290        2,504,477  

Options bought back

     (124,780,000      (2,290      (1,192,373

Options exercised

     (73,738,000             (613,365

Options expired

     (179,772,390             (1,037,140
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options outstanding June 30, 2017

     17,129,000             $ 210,533  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Put Options

   Notional
Amount*
     Number of
Contracts
     Premium
Received
 

Options outstanding December 31, 2016

     14,240,000             $ 74,167  

Options written

     590,899,000        5,310        2,520,998  

Options bought back

     (260,385,000             (943,590

Options exercised

     (43,832,000             (12,842

Options expired

     (214,729,000             (1,151,540
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options outstanding June 30, 2017

     86,193,000        5,310      $ 487,193  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   Amount shown is in the currency in which the transaction was denominated.

Swap Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into swap agreements in which the Portfolio and a counterparty agree to either make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount or net payment upon termination. Swap agreements are either privately negotiated in the OTC market (“OTC swaps”) or executed in a multilateral or other trade facility platform, such as a registered commodities exchange (“centrally cleared swaps”). The Portfolio may enter into swap agreements for the purposes of managing exposure to interest rate, credit or market risk, or for other purposes. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be paid or received, as applicable, by the Portfolio as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency. Securities posted by the Portfolio as collateral for swap contracts are identified in the Schedule of Investments and restricted cash, if any, is reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Centrally Cleared Swaps: Clearinghouses currently offer clearing derivative transactions which include interest rate and credit derivatives. In a cleared derivative transaction, a Portfolio typically enters into the transaction with a financial institution counterparty, and performance of the transaction is effectively guaranteed by a central clearinghouse, thereby reducing or eliminating the Portfolio’s exposure to the credit risk of the original counterparty. The Portfolio typically will be required to post specified levels of margin with the clearinghouse or at the instruction of the clearinghouse; the margin required by a clearinghouse may be greater than the margin the Portfolio would be required to post in an uncleared derivative transaction.

Swap agreements are marked-to-market daily. The fair value of an OTC swap is reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The changes in value, if any, are reflected as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared swaps, if any, are recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. Upfront payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (such as credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Upon termination or maturity of the swap, upfront premiums are recorded as realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss on the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by the Portfolio are included as part of realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations.

 

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Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit, and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform, or that there may be unfavorable changes in market conditions or interest rates. In addition, entering into swap agreements involves documentation risk resulting from the possibility that the parties to a swap agreement may disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreement. The Portfolio may enter into swap transactions with counterparties in accordance with guidelines established by the Board. These guidelines provide for a minimum credit rating for each counterparty and various credit enhancement techniques (for example, collateralization of amounts due from counterparties) to limit exposure to counterparties that have lower credit ratings. A Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted value of the net cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive, or the fair value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Portfolio and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to cover the Portfolio’s exposure to the counterparty. Counterparty risk related to centrally-cleared swaps is mitigated due to the protection against defaults provided by the exchange on which these contracts trade.

Credit Default Swaps: The Portfolio is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Portfolio may enter into credit default swaps to manage its exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market, to reduce its risk exposure to defaults of corporate and/or sovereign issuers, or to create exposure to corporate and/or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed. Credit default swaps involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (referred to as the the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return if a credit event occurs for the referenced entity, obligation or index. A credit event is defined under the terms of each swap agreement and may include, but is not limited to, underlying entity default, bankruptcy, write-down, principal shortfall or interest shortfall. As the seller of protection, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Portfolio will either pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index), or pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index). In return, the Portfolio would receive from the counterparty an upfront or periodic stream of payments throughout the life of the credit default swap agreement provided that no credit event has occurred. As the seller of protection, the Portfolio will effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Portfolio would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the credit default swap.

The Portfolio may also purchase credit default swap contracts in order to hedge against the risk of default of debt securities held in its portfolio. This would involve the risk that the investment may be worthless when it expires and would only generate income in the event of an actual default by the issuer of the underlying obligation (as opposed to a credit downgrade or other indication of financial instability). It would also involve credit risk, whereby the seller may fail to satisfy its payment obligations to the Portfolio in the event of a default. As the buyer of protection, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Portfolio will either receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index), or receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index). If no credit event occurs and the Portfolio is a buyer of protection, the Portfolio will typically recover nothing under the credit default swap agreement, but it will have had to pay the required upfront payment or stream of continuing payments under the credit default swap agreement. Recovery values are at times established through the credit event auction process in which market participants are ensured that a transparent price has been set for the defaulted obligation.

Credit default swap agreements on credit indices involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising the credit index. A credit index is a basket of credit instruments or exposures designed to be representative of some part of the credit market as a whole. An index credit default swap references all the names in the index, and if there is a credit event involving an entity in the index, the credit event is settled based on that entity’s weight in the index. A Portfolio may use credit default swaps on credit indices as a hedge for credit default swaps or bonds held in the portfolio, which is less expensive than it would be to buy many individual credit default swaps to achieve similar effect. Credit default swaps on indices are benchmarks for protecting investors owning bonds against default, and may be used to speculate on changes in credit quality.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on a credit index or corporate or sovereign issuer, serve as some indication of the status of the payment/performance risk and the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity or index also reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may reflect upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads generally represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the particular swap agreement. When no implied credit spread is available for a credit default swap, the current unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the position may be used as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk.

 

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The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Portfolio as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of all credit default swap agreements outstanding as of June 30, 2017, for which the Portfolio is the seller of protection, are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Portfolio for the same referenced entity or entities.

Interest Rate Swaps: The Portfolio may enter into interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rates or to protect against currency fluctuations, to adjust its interest rate sensitivity (duration), to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment, or otherwise as a substitute for a direct investment in debt securities. The Portfolio is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Because the Portfolio holds fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Portfolio may enter into interest rate swap agreements. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating rate, for another party’s stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating, on the same notional amount for a specified period of time. Other forms of interest rate swap agreements may include: (1) interest rate caps, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates exceed a specified rate, or “cap”; (2) interest rate floors, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate, or “floor”; and (3) interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor or vice versa in an attempt to protect itself against interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels. The Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, as opposed to investment and other types of risk, in respect of interest rate swaps is typically the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value     

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value  

Interest Rate

   Investments at market value (a) (c)    $ 376,231        
   OTC swap contracts at market value (b)      505,010      OTC swap contracts at market value (b)    $ 314,748  
   Unrealized appreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)      1,028,186      Unrealized depreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)      211,895  
   Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts (e) (c)      3,100,644      Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (e) (c)      401,603  
         Written options at value (c)      88,506  

Credit

   OTC swap contracts at market value (b)      869,022      OTC swap contracts at market value (b)      1,475,477  
   Unrealized appreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)      101,086      Unrealized depreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)      12,750  

Foreign Exchange

   Investments at market value (a)      450,279        
   Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      2,991,079      Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      2,658,175  
         Written options at value      170,300  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
Total       $ 9,421,537         $ 5,333,454  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

  (a)   Represents purchased options which are part of investments at value as shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
  (b)   Excludes OTC swap interest receivable of $193,139 and OTC swap interest payable of $119,288.
  (c)   Financial instrument not subject to a master netting agreement.
  (d)   Represents the unrealized appreciation/depreciation of centrally cleared swaps as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
  (e)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Portfolio is required to disclose the impact of offsetting assets and liabilities represented in the Statement 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.

 

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The following table presents the Portfolio’s derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a MNA (see Note 4), or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral received by the Portfolio as of June 30, 2017.

 

Counterparty

   Derivative Assets
subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
     Financial
Instruments
available for offset
    Collateral
Received†
    Net
Amount*
 

Bank of America N.A.

   $ 318,156      $ (120,559   $ (197,597   $  

Barclays Bank plc

     258,469        (258,469            

BNP Paribas S.A.

     745,917        (341,990           403,927  

Citibank N.A.

     766,824        (204,589     (490,000     72,235  

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

     30,218        (30,218            

Credit Suisse International

     147,617        (147,617            

Deutsche Bank AG

     1,068,968        (396,067     (672,901      

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     53,602        (33,869           19,733  

Goldman Sachs International

     389,640        (389,640            

HSBC Bank plc

     57,279        (20,038           37,241  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     594,646        (594,646            

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     118,069        (118,069            

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC

     39,700        (39,700            

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

     211,702        (211,702            

UBS AG

     14,583        (14,583            
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 4,815,390      $ (2,921,756   $ (1,360,498   $ 533,136  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents the Portfolio’s derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA, or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral pledged by the Portfolio as of June 30, 2017.

 

Counterparty

   Derivative Liabilities
subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
     Financial
Instruments
available for offset
    Collateral
Pledged†
    Net
Amount**
 

Bank of America N.A.

   $ 120,559      $ (120,559   $     $  

Barclays Bank plc

     978,054        (258,469     (286,763     432,822  

BNP Paribas S.A.

     341,990        (341,990            

Citibank N.A.

     204,589        (204,589            

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

     233,190        (30,218           202,972  

Credit Suisse International

     223,606        (147,617           75,989  

Deutsche Bank AG

     396,067        (396,067            

Goldman Sachs & Co.

     33,869        (33,869            

Goldman Sachs International

     459,402        (389,640           69,762  

HSBC Bank plc

     20,038        (20,038            

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     618,191        (594,646           23,545  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     274,934        (118,069     (156,865      

Morgan Stanley Capital Services, LLC

     263,500        (39,700     (223,800      

Royal Bank of Scotland plc

     214,152        (211,702           2,450  

Standard Chartered Bank

     3,066                    3,066  

UBS AG

     233,493        (14,583           218,910  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 4,618,700      $ (2,921,756   $ (667,428   $ 1,029,516  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*   Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.
**   Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.
  In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.

The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   Interest Rate     Credit     Foreign
Exchange
    Total  

Investments (a)

   $ (1,866,197   $     $ (3,748,692   $ (5,614,889

Forward foreign currency transactions

                 (609,099     (609,099

Futures contracts

     4,599,000                   4,599,000  

Swap contracts

     846,949       (176,093           670,856  

Written options

     578,953             892,320       1,471,273  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 4,158,705     $ (176,093   $ (3,465,471   $ 517,141  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Interest Rate     Credit     Foreign
Exchange
    Total  

Investments (a)

   $ (604,626   $     $ (544,750   $ (1,149,376

Forward foreign currency transactions

                 (1,165,328     (1,165,328

Futures contracts

     4,414,630                   4,414,630  

Swap contracts

     1,603,780       (665,661           938,119  

Written options

     144,261             (55,571     88,690  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 5,558,045     $ (665,661   $ (1,765,649   $ 3,126,735  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Investments (a)

   $ 255,448,483  

Forward foreign currency transactions

     454,844,220  

Futures contracts long

     393,183,333  

Futures contracts short

     (212,342,331

Swap contracts

     870,174,363  

Written options

     (151,074,301

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.
(a)   Represents purchased options which are part of net realized gain (loss) on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments as shown in the Statement of Operations.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Collateral requirements may differ by type of derivative or investment, as applicable. Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (e.g., futures contracts and exchange-traded options), while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC traded derivatives (e.g., forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swap agreements and OTC options).

For derivatives traded under an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar master agreement, the collateral requirements are netted across all transactions traded under such agreement and one amount is posted from one party to the other to collateralize such obligations. The ISDA Master Agreement gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under such agreement if there is a certain deterioration in the credit quality of the other party. The ISDA Master Agreement gives the Portfolio the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty or a termination of the agreement, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the Portfolio’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the Portfolio under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of assets and liabilities in

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the Portfolio and the applicable counterparty. The enforceability of the right to offset may vary by jurisdiction. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Portfolio under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities pledged as collateral, if any, for the same purpose are noted in the Schedule of Investments.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“MSFTA”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities and delayed-delivery or secured borrowings transactions by and between the Portfolio and select counterparties. The MSFTA maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Foreign Investment Risk: The investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Because securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and may pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, including mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions but excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$886,355,983    $ 12,491,730,419      $ 11,619,322,108      $ 1,211,758,914  

The Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other accounts managed by BlackRock Advisors, Inc., the subadviser to the Portfolio, that amounted to $1,118,419 in purchases and $735,928 in sales of investments, which are included above, and resulted in realized gains of $28,692.

Purchases and sales of mortgage dollar rolls and TBA transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

   Sales  
$9,513,139,151    $ 9,629,098,993  

 

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6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$6,270,272      0.400   Of the first $1 billion
     0.350   Of the next $1 billion
     0.300   Of the next $1 billion
     0.250   On amounts in excess of $3 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.030%    Of the first $1 billion
0.025%    Of the next $1 billion

Any reductions in total advisory fees paid by the Portfolio due to these waivers may be reduced or eliminated by changes in the advisory fee structure at higher asset levels. Brighthouse Investment Advisers will receive advisory fees equal to 0.325% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets for amounts over $2 billion but less than $3 billion (0.025% over the contractual advisory fee rate) and 0.325% for amounts over $3 billion but less than $3.4 billion (0.075% over the contractual advisory fee rate). As a result, the dollar amount of the waiver will be reduced as assets grow beyond $2 billion up to $3.4 billion, but the advisory fee net of waivers will never exceed the contractual dollar amount that would otherwise be payable under the advisory fee.

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of

 

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a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$122,255,897    $ 190,475,439      $      $ 13,991,825      $ 122,255,897      $ 204,467,264  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$119,161,258    $      $ (64,170,665   $ (27,394,335   $ 27,596,258  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had post-enactment short-term accumulated capital losses of $1,466,695 and accumulated long term capital losses of $25,927,640, and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  32,260,032        1,239,360        2,347,986  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     33,388,844        2,458,535  

Robert Boulware

     33,373,259        2,474,120  

Susan C. Gause

     33,394,273        2,453,106  

Nancy Hawthorne

     33,389,634        2,457,745  

Barbara A. Nugent

     33,413,353        2,434,026  

John Rosenthal

     33,396,648        2,450,731  

Linda B. Strumpf

     33,343,671        2,503,709  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     33,378,227        2,469,152  

 

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BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio returned 17.64%, 17.46%, and 17.56%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index1, returned 13.99%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

U.S. stocks had a strong start to the year, with several equity indices rallying to record highs amid strong macro data, improving corporate earnings and, most notably, optimism around the new administration’s policies and pledged pro-growth initiatives, including tax relief, regulatory rollbacks and increased fiscal spending. The final weeks of the first quarter saw some profit taking as investor enthusiasm waned after the failed attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act called into question the Trump administration’s ability to push through further reforms in 2017. U.S. stocks continued their climb in the second quarter, but appreciated at a slower rate than in the first quarter as political risk and high valuation metrics influenced investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve continued on its previously telegraphed path of gradual monetary policy normalization, raising the federal funds rate by 25 basis points in March and then again in June, despite a weaker patch of data (especially inflation readings).

All told, U.S. stocks registered the best first half in years, with the broad market S&P 500 Index up 9.34% for the six-month period. On a sector basis, leadership in 2017 reversed from the end of 2016. Sectors that had been the biggest beneficiaries of the so-called “Trump trade” (Financials, Industrials and other cyclicals) gave back some relative gains, while growth segments Information Technology (“IT”), Health Care and Consumer Discretionary led the market higher. Energy was the worst-performing sector amid a sharp reversal in crude oil.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index during the six-month period. In sector terms, IT was the largest contributor to relative performance, with notable strength among internet software & services holdings. The consumer sectors also aided results. Internet & direct marketing retail names, positioning within specialty retail and lack of exposure to media companies benefited in the Consumer Discretionary sector, while selection within the beverage industry and an underweight to food & staples retailing added to relative performance in Consumer Staples. Conversely, Financials was a prime detractor from returns due to weakness among bank and diversified financial services holdings. Stock selection in Health Care, in particular biotechnology, also weighed on performance, as did a slight overweight to the Energy sector.

The Portfolio’s top individual contributor was Tencent Holdings. Tencent continues to outperform as its revenue growth accelerates, proving our thesis of growing monetization of the company’s dominant WeChat communication platform. Our view at period end remained that the stock’s price is undervaluing its growth and profitability potential.

Positions in Activision Blizzard and Amazon.com also added value. Activision shares gained following strong earnings performance and increased investor confidence in video game secular growth. We continue to like Activision as the digital transformation in the video game industry enables higher monetization, higher revenue and higher margins. Amazon outperformed as continued underperformance among traditional retailers focused investors on its share gain opportunities. In addition, the company’s advertising opportunity has come to the fore. Our view remains that Amazon has many years of growth ahead and, accordingly, at period end we maintained our overweight.

The largest individual detractor was Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Early in the period, Alexion underperformed despite reporting fourth-quarter 2016 earnings and 2017 guidance that were in line with expectations. Later, the company disclosed that its regional office in Brazil is being investigated for alleged sales irregularities pertaining to its flagship product Soliris. While Soliris sales in Brazil account for less than 5% of overall revenue, the news heightened investor concerns over the company’s sales practices and management’s control of its operations. The company then also announced the departure of its interim Chief Financial Officer, head of R&D and head of Human Resources. While not entirely surprising, the departures further contributed to negative sentiment. We are actively following these developments and have engaged in a discussion with management to further understand the long-term impact from these changes.

Elsewhere, the position in Acuity Brands was a drag. The LED lighting leader underperformed after reporting weaker than expected results in its fiscal 2017 first and second quarters due to an industry slowing in short-cycle business. While management does not expect the business to rebound substantially until 2018, its fiscal third quarter showed improvement and Acuity beat consensus expectations on both top line and margin. We continue to like the stock as the company takes share within the industry, non-residential data points remain strong, and we think innovation in networked lighting will drive growth higher in 2018. An underweight to Apple also weighed on returns. Despite first-half strength, we maintained our underweight, believing future outperformance of the shares requires sustainable iPhone unit growth beyond the iPhone 8 cycle.

Volatility will likely remain a constant feature given uncertainty around the likelihood and timing of policy changes by the new administration and risks around macro events. As always, we will look to take advantage of any incremental volatility to upgrade the Portfolio, adding to favorite holdings on weakness and/or acquiring new names where the risk/reward is favorable.

 

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Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

From a positioning perspective, a key focus of our investment process is identifying innovative companies with business models that we believe will disrupt incumbents across a whole range of sectors in our economy. The combination of a continued drop in computing costs, easy-to-use mobile applications for e-commerce, increasing adoption of cloud computing, and enhancements in delivery underscore why we think the digital disruption wave will only accelerate in the years ahead. This will continue to have implications for equity markets, with U.S. innovation leadership poised to thrive, creating plenty of alpha-generation opportunities for bottom-up stock pickers who can effectively identify disruptive themes ahead of their market impact, as well as the likely beneficiaries.

At the end of the period, the largest sector overweight in the Portfolio was IT, followed by Financials and Health Care. Consumer Staples and Industrials were the largest underweights.

Lawrence Kemp

Portfolio Manager

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio                      

Class A

       17.64          22.86          14.27          7.95  

Class B

       17.46          22.56          13.98          7.68  

Class E

       17.56          22.71          14.10          7.79  
Russell 1000 Growth Index        13.99          20.42          15.30          8.91  

1 The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of the largest capitalized U.S. companies, within the Russell 1000 companies, that have higher price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Amazon.com, Inc.      7.6  
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A      6.9  
Microsoft Corp.      5.6  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      4.7  
Visa, Inc. - Class A      3.6  
Tencent Holdings, Ltd.      3.4  
Priceline Group, Inc. (The)      3.2  
Facebook, Inc. - Class A      3.2  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.      3.0  
Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A      2.9  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      41.1  
Consumer Discretionary      20.2  
Health Care      16.4  
Financials      7.2  
Industrials      6.1  
Consumer Staples      3.5  
Materials      2.3  
Real Estate      2.1  
Energy      0.8  
Telecommunication Services      0.4  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,176.40        $ 3.40  
   Hypothetical*      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.67        $ 3.16  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,174.60        $ 4.74  
   Hypothetical*      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.43        $ 4.41  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.78    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,175.60        $ 4.21  
   Hypothetical*      0.78    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.93        $ 3.91  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—99.5% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—1.2%  

TransDigm Group, Inc.

    79,738     $ 21,439,156  
   

 

 

 
Banks—5.4%  

Bank of America Corp.

    1,740,801       42,231,832  

First Republic Bank (a)

    265,258       26,552,326  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    166,372       9,436,620  

SVB Financial Group (b)

    49,471       8,696,507  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    202,495       11,220,248  
   

 

 

 
      98,137,533  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—3.5%  

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A (a)

    271,533       52,604,088  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

    118,685       10,813,390  
   

 

 

 
      63,417,478  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—7.8%  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)

    456,072       55,490,280  

Biogen, Inc. (b)

    115,116       31,237,878  

Celgene Corp. (b)

    285,775       37,113,599  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    20,058       9,851,286  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)

    72,074       9,288,177  
   

 

 

 
      142,981,220  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—0.4%  

S&P Global, Inc.

    50,001       7,299,646  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—2.3%  

Monsanto Co.

    151,383       17,917,692  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    70,752       24,831,122  
   

 

 

 
      42,748,814  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—1.4%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B (b)

    150,734       25,529,817  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.4%  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. (b)

    265,158       8,193,382  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—1.9%  

Acuity Brands, Inc. (a)

    172,988       35,165,001  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—2.1%  

Equinix, Inc.

    52,542       22,548,925  

SBA Communications Corp. (b)

    115,486       15,579,061  
   

 

 

 
      38,127,986  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—3.0%  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    129,737       25,312,986  

Boston Scientific Corp. (a) (b)

    1,076,233       29,833,179  
   

 

 

 
      55,146,165  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—4.6%  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    458,777       85,066,431  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—1.2%  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (a)

    104,039     22,007,370  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—1.0%  

Roper Technologies, Inc. (a)

    78,123       18,087,818  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—13.5%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (a) (b)

    144,240       139,624,320  

Netflix, Inc. (b)

    323,071       48,270,038  

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (b)

    31,098       58,169,431  
   

 

 

 
      246,063,789  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—14.9%  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (ADR) (a) (b)

    192,892       27,178,483  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (b)

    135,655       126,115,740  

Facebook, Inc. - Class A (b)

    381,893       57,658,205  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    1,750,400       62,463,355  
   

 

 

 
      273,415,783  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—6.6%  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    294,931       19,583,418  

Global Payments, Inc. (a)

    276,875       25,007,350  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (b)

    194,556       10,441,821  

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    697,308       65,393,544  
   

 

 

 
      120,426,133  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.9%  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (b)

    225,491       15,766,331  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—0.8%  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    93,229       14,877,484  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.9%  

Zoetis, Inc.

    262,611       16,381,674  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—2.0%  

Equifax, Inc. (a)

    266,816       36,665,855  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—5.6%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a) (b)

    1,041,926       13,003,237  

ASML Holding NV (a)

    215,731       28,111,907  

Broadcom, Ltd.

    149,687       34,884,555  

NVIDIA Corp.

    107,799       15,583,423  

Teradyne, Inc.

    355,363       10,671,551  
   

 

 

 
      102,254,673  
   

 

 

 
Software—11.8%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    363,532       20,928,537  

Adobe Systems, Inc. (b)

    211,911       29,972,692  

Autodesk, Inc. (a) (b)

    369,219       37,224,659  

Microsoft Corp.

    1,478,243       101,895,290  

Salesforce.com, Inc. (a) (b)

    101,190       8,763,054  

Snap, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    593,336       10,543,581  

Zendesk, Inc. (b)

    213,274       5,924,752  
   

 

 

 
      215,252,565  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Specialty Retail—3.1%  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

    248,483     $ 38,117,292  

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance,
Inc. (b)

    63,621       18,280,858  
   

 

 

 
      56,398,150  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—1.7%  

Apple, Inc.

    213,187       30,703,192  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—1.5%  

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

    478,804       28,249,436  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,414,113,514)

      1,819,802,882  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stock—0.6%  
Software—0.6%  

Palantir Technologies, Inc. - Series I (b) (c) (d) (Cost $15,555,194)

    2,537,552       10,277,085  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—0.2%  
Repurchase Agreement—0.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $2,591,094 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $2,640,000 Federal Farm Credit Banks at 1.125% due 09/22/17 with a value of $2,647,899.

    2,591,068       2,591,068  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $2,591,068)

      2,591,068  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (e)—8.4%  
Certificates of Deposit—4.6%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    4,979,088       4,989,500  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (f)

    4,500,000       4,500,828  

Bank of Nova Scotia
1.492%, 11/03/17 (f)

    1,500,000       1,501,481  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    2,018,512       2,002,220  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (f)

    3,000,000       3,002,928  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (f)

    1,000,000       1,001,125  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.125%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,044  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.314%, 11/07/17 (f)

    3,000,000       3,000,243  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       999,990  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

KBC Bank NV
1.220%, 07/26/17

    2,500,000     2,500,000  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    5,500,000       5,500,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    5,000,000       4,999,950  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (f)

    3,000,000       3,001,817  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (f)

    3,000,000       2,998,620  

1.451%, 09/01/17 (f)

    1,500,000       1,500,327  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,500,762  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (f)

    2,000,000       2,001,620  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,499,725  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (f)

    3,000,000       3,000,234  

1.584%, 08/21/17 (f)

    1,500,000       1,500,553  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (f)

    8,000,000       8,005,760  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.480%, 08/09/17

    1,513,850       1,500,345  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.330%, 02/08/18 (f)

    1,000,000       999,909  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (f)

    3,000,000       2,999,781  

1.342%, 11/16/17 (f)

    5,000,000       4,999,685  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,500,640  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (f)

    4,500,000       4,503,343  

1.475%, 01/10/18 (f)

    1,500,000       1,502,494  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (f)

    1,301,329       1,300,743  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (f)

    1,250,000       1,251,118  
   

 

 

 
      84,565,785  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.7%  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    4,500,000       4,503,506  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (f)

    8,700,000       8,700,505  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (f)

    2,000,000       2,000,691  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,499,817  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (f)

    6,000,000       6,000,360  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.434%, 09/07/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,501,001  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    2,990,678       2,997,180  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (f)

    2,000,000       2,001,994  
   

 

 

 
      31,205,054  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (e)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—1.5%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $36,430 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $37,920 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $37,156.

    36,427     $ 36,427  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $101,188 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $110,000.

    100,000       100,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $1,500,150 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,525,100 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $1,530,005.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $7,005,425 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,521 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $7,782,765.

    7,000,000       7,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $3,014,535 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $3,300,001.

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $10,009,264 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $9,016,826 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $10,206,659.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,219,437 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,320,000.

    1,200,000       1,200,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $3,022,943 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $3,300,000.

    3,000,000       3,000,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $2,000,197 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,003,526 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $2,040,000.

    2,000,000     2,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      27,836,427  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.6%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.180%, 07/07/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/25/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

1.330%, 07/26/17

    4,750,000       4,750,000  
   

 

 

 
      10,750,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $154,323,388)

      154,357,266  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—108.7%
(Cost $1,586,583,164) (g)

      1,987,028,301  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(8.7)%

      (158,732,778
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,828,295,523  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $151,424,976 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $154,339,884. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.6% of net assets.
(d)   Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of restricted securities was $10,277,085, which is 0.6% of net assets. See details shown in the Restricted Securities table that follows.
(e)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(f)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

(g)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $1,586,583,164. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $418,830,100 and $(18,384,963), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $400,445,137.
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.

 

Restricted Securities

   Acquisition
Date
     Shares      Cost      Value  

Palantir Technologies, Inc. - Series I

     02/07/14        2,537,552      $ 15,555,194      $ 10,277,085  

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks  

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 21,439,156      $ —       $ —        $ 21,439,156  

Banks

     98,137,533        —         —          98,137,533  

Beverages

     63,417,478        —         —          63,417,478  

Biotechnology

     142,981,220        —         —          142,981,220  

Capital Markets

     7,299,646        —         —          7,299,646  

Chemicals

     42,748,814        —         —          42,748,814  

Diversified Financial Services

     25,529,817        —         —          25,529,817  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     8,193,382        —         —          8,193,382  

Electrical Equipment

     35,165,001        —         —          35,165,001  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     38,127,986        —         —          38,127,986  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     55,146,165        —         —          55,146,165  

Health Care Providers & Services

     85,066,431        —         —          85,066,431  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     22,007,370        —         —          22,007,370  

Industrial Conglomerates

     18,087,818        —         —          18,087,818  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

     246,063,789        —         —          246,063,789  

Internet Software & Services

     210,952,428        62,463,355       —          273,415,783  

IT Services

     120,426,133        —         —          120,426,133  

Multiline Retail

     15,766,331        —         —          15,766,331  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     14,877,484        —         —          14,877,484  

Pharmaceuticals

     16,381,674        —         —          16,381,674  

Professional Services

     36,665,855        —         —          36,665,855  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     102,254,673        —         —          102,254,673  

Software

     215,252,565        —         —          215,252,565  

Specialty Retail

     56,398,150        —         —          56,398,150  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     30,703,192        —         —          30,703,192  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     28,249,436        —         —          28,249,436  

Total Common Stocks

     1,757,339,527        62,463,355       —          1,819,802,882  

Total Preferred Stock*

     —          —         10,277,085        10,277,085  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          2,591,068       —          2,591,068  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          154,357,266       —          154,357,266  

Total Investments

   $ 1,757,339,527      $ 219,411,689     $ 10,277,085      $ 1,987,028,301  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (154,339,884   $ —        $ (154,339,884

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,987,028,301  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     78  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     8,290,552  

Fund shares sold

     112,812  

Dividends and interest

     211,803  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,995,643,546  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     154,339,884  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     10,358,775  

Fund shares redeemed

     1,382,250  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     914,091  

Distribution and service fees

     41,494  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     104,536  

Other expenses

     206,993  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     167,348,023  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,828,295,523  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 1,322,374,946  

Undistributed net investment income

     345,650  

Accumulated net realized gain

     105,129,790  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     400,445,137  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,828,295,523  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

  

Class A

   $ 1,613,855,976  

Class B

     176,420,430  

Class E

     38,019,117  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     42,310,013  

Class B

     4,780,321  

Class E

     1,013,372  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 38.14  

Class B

     36.91  

Class E

     37.52  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $1,586,583,164.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $151,424,976.
(c)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $78.

 

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 6,325,023  

Interest

     3,156  

Securities lending income

     379,560  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     6,707,739  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     6,229,409  

Administration fees

     28,487  

Custodian and accounting fees

     50,308  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     213,942  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     27,494  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     56,819  

Insurance

     6,010  

Miscellaneous

     11,406  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     6,689,527  

Less management fee waiver

     (832,399

Less broker commission recapture

     (2,292
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     5,854,836  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     852,903  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

  
Net realized gain (loss) on:   

Investments

     105,689,592  

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,291
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     105,688,301  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     185,005,235  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     290,693,536  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 291,546,439  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $49,912.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


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BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 852,903     $ 1,823,694  

Net realized gain

     105,688,301       46,869,437  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     185,005,235       (47,499,770
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     291,546,439       1,193,361  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (1,710,196     0  

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (37,749,442     (138,220,075

Class B

     (4,251,821     (15,502,355

Class E

     (902,466     (3,325,155
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (44,613,925     (157,047,585
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (120,240,876     29,022,424  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     126,691,638       (126,831,800

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,701,603,885       1,828,435,685  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,828,295,523     $ 1,701,603,885  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 345,650     $ 1,202,943  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     205,012     $ 7,497,783       1,073,842     $ 36,365,740  

Reinvestments

     1,041,701       39,459,638       4,343,811       138,220,075  

Redemptions

     (4,247,188     (157,577,549     (4,208,814     (142,018,780
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (3,000,475   $ (110,620,128     1,208,839     $ 32,567,035  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     107,779     $ 3,822,079       301,022     $ 9,813,381  

Reinvestments

     115,980       4,251,821       502,345       15,502,355  

Redemptions

     (465,156     (16,572,021     (787,310     (25,750,574
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (241,397   $ (8,498,121     16,057     $ (434,838
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     69,084     $ 2,483,635       127,032     $ 4,245,736  

Reinvestments

     24,221       902,466       106,167       3,325,155  

Redemptions

     (124,372     (4,508,728     (322,793     (10,680,664
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (31,067   $ (1,122,627     (89,594   $ (3,109,773
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (120,240,876     $ 29,022,424  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 33.23     $ 36.50     $ 41.19      $ 37.85      $ 28.45     $ 24.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.02       0.04  (b)      0.01        0.01        0.03       0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     5.84       (0.15     2.69        3.35        9.63       3.32  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     5.86       (0.11     2.70        3.36        9.66       3.58  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.04     0.00       0.00        (0.02      (0.26     (0.09

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.91     (3.16     (7.39      0.00        0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.95     (3.16     (7.39      (0.02      (0.26     (0.09
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 38.14     $ 33.23     $ 36.50      $ 41.19      $ 37.85     $ 28.45  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     17.64  (d)      0.09       6.28        8.90        34.22  (e)      14.37  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

 

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.72  (f)      0.72       0.71        0.71        0.71       0.73  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.63  (f)      0.66       0.66        0.71        0.70       0.72  

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

     0.12  (f)      0.13  (b)      0.03        0.02        0.10       0.93  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     27  (d)      87       70        99        160       59  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 1,613.9     $ 1,505.8     $ 1,609.7      $ 1,781.3      $ 1,917.9     $ 1,410.4  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 32.19     $ 35.54     $ 40.38      $ 37.17      $ 27.94     $ 24.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.02     (0.04 )(b)      (0.08      (0.09      (0.05     0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     5.65       (0.15     2.63        3.30        9.47       3.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     5.63       (0.19     2.55        3.21        9.42       3.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.19     (0.02

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.91     (3.16     (7.39      0.00        0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.91     (3.16     (7.39      0.00        (0.19     (0.02
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 36.91     $ 32.19     $ 35.54      $ 40.38      $ 37.17     $ 27.94  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     17.46  (d)      (0.15     6.01        8.64        33.90  (e)      14.07  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.97  (f)      0.97       0.96        0.96        0.96       0.98  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.88  (f)      0.91       0.91        0.96        0.95       0.97  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.13 )(f)      (0.12 )(b)      (0.22      (0.23      (0.16     0.68  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     27  (d)      87       70        99        160       59  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 176.4     $ 161.6     $ 177.9      $ 184.6      $ 190.5     $ 165.0  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 32.69     $ 36.01     $ 40.79      $ 37.51      $ 28.19     $ 24.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     0.00  (h)      (0.01 )(b)      (0.05      (0.05      (0.02     0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     5.74       (0.15     2.66        3.33        9.56       3.30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     5.74       (0.16     2.61        3.28        9.54       3.51  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.22     (0.05

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.91     (3.16     (7.39      0.00        0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.91     (3.16     (7.39      0.00        (0.22     (0.05
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 37.52     $ 32.69     $ 36.01      $ 40.79      $ 37.51     $ 28.19  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     17.56  (d)      (0.06     6.11        8.74        34.04  (e)      14.17  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.87  (f)      0.87       0.86        0.86        0.86       0.88  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.78  (f)      0.81       0.81        0.86        0.85       0.87  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.03 )(f)      (0.02 )(b)      (0.12      (0.13      (0.06     0.78  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     27  (d)      87       70        99        160       59  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 38.0     $ 34.1     $ 40.8      $ 41.5      $ 45.7     $ 41.9  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   In 2013, 0.03%, 0.03% and 0.03% of the Portfolio’s total return for Class A, Class B and Class E, respectively, consists of a voluntary reimbursement by the subadvisor. Excluding this item, total return would have been 34.19%, 33.87% and 34.01% for Class A, Class B and Class E, respectively.
(f)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(h)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to broker commission recapture, distribution re-designations, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and foreign currency transactions. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $2,591,068. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $27,836,427. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 476,100,079      $ 0      $ 629,213,640  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$6,229,409      0.730   Of the first $1 billion
     0.650   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.115%    Of the first $1 billion
0.050%    On the next $500 million
0.090%    On the next $1 billion
0.110%    On amounts in excess of $2.5 billion

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period December 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of the Adviser; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$26,232,560    $ 83,570,232      $ 130,815,025      $ 249,000,590      $ 157,047,585      $ 332,570,822  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$1,297,448    $ 43,117,114      $ 214,668,007      $      $ 259,082,569  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
46,557,247      1,872,856        3,118,002  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     48,068,743        3,479,363  

Robert Boulware

     48,087,815        3,460,290  

Susan C. Gause

     48,062,348        3,485,758  

Nancy Hawthorne

     48,058,918        3,489,187  

Barbara A. Nugent

     48,087,757        3,460,348  

John Rosenthal

     48,053,687        3,494,419  

Linda B. Strumpf

     48,014,729        3,533,376  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     48,055,799        3,492,306  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio returned -0.78%, -0.92%, and -0.72%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index1, returned 4.66%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

U.S. stocks had a strong start to the year, with several equity indices rallying to record highs amid strong macroeconomic data, improving corporate earnings and, most notably, optimism around the new administration’s policies and pledged pro-growth initiatives, including tax relief, regulatory rollbacks and increased fiscal spending. The final weeks of the first quarter saw some profit taking as investor enthusiasm waned after the failed attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act called into question the Trump administration’s ability to push through further reforms in 2017. U.S. stocks continued their climb in the second quarter, but appreciated at a slower rate than in the first quarter as political risk and high valuation metrics influenced investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Reserve continued on its previously telegraphed path of gradual monetary policy normalization, raising the federal funds rate by 25 basis points in March and then again in June, despite a weaker patch of data (especially inflation readings).

All told, U.S. stocks registered the best first half in years, with the broad market S&P 500 Index up 9.34% for the six-month period. On a sector basis, leadership in 2017 reversed from the end of 2016. Sectors that had been the biggest beneficiaries of the so-called “Trump trade” (financials, industrials and other cyclicals) gave back some relative gains, while growth segments information technology (IT), health care and consumer discretionary led the market higher. Energy was the worst-performing sector amid a sharp reversal in crude oil.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index during the six-month period. Stock selection in the Energy, Consumer Staples, and Information Technology sectors detracted from relative performance over the period. An overweight allocation and stock selection in Health Care, as well as stock selection in Materials contributed to relative performance during the period.

In Energy, falling oil prices during the period weighed on our overweight positions in oil producers Devon Energy, Marathon Oil, and Gulfport Energy. While we continued to see idiosyncratic value opportunities in these names, we reduced the size of the Portfolio’s energy risk exposure. Stock selection in Consumer Staples, specifically our overweight position in grocery store operator Kroger, also hurt relative results. The stock came under pressure after the company lowered 2017 earnings guidance and the announced Amazon-Whole Foods deal. At period end we continued to believe Kroger is a quality franchise and well equipped, relative to its peers, to withstand new secular pressures. While we evaluate the long-term implications of the Amazon-Whole Foods deal, we believe the market has fully priced in the risk. Our position in Qualcomm drove underperformance in the Information Technology sector. Apple’s lawsuit filed in January has put pressure on Qualcomm shares, but we believe the company’s current valuation implies close to a worst-case scenario and see compelling value on a 2-year time horizon.

Stock selection in Health Care, notably our overweight positions in Baxter International and Zimmer, Biomet generated positive performance following strong first quarter earnings results. An overweight allocation to Health Care, the best performing sector in the Index year-to-date, also contributed positively. At period end, the sector remained a large overweight in the Portfolio as we continued to believe the sector is attractively valued relative to other defensive areas of the market with positive long-term secular growth drivers. Finally, our position in Akzo Nobel in the Materials sector benefited relative performance after receiving a buy-out offer from PPG.

At period end, we were positioned in the areas of the market where we see the greatest value. Our largest absolute exposures remained in the Financials, Health Care and Information Technology sectors. As a result of market movement and trading activity, the Portfolio’s allocation to the Information Technology and Consumer Staples sectors increased modestly, and the weight in Financials and Energy declined. As of the end of June, the Portfolio was overweight the Information Technology, Health Care, and Financials sectors and underweight the Industrials, Real Estate, Consumer Staples, and Energy sectors, relative to the Index.

Carrie King

Joseph Wolfe

Portfolio Managers

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 1000 VALUE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

                     

Class A

       -0.78          11.71          11.63          3.59  

Class B

       -0.92          11.44          11.35          3.33  

Class E

       -0.72          11.60          11.46          3.44  

Russell 1000 Value Index

       4.66          15.53          13.94          5.57  

1 The Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged measure of the largest capitalized U.S. domiciled companies with a less than average growth orientation. Companies in this Index generally have a low price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratio, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Cisco Systems, Inc.      5.0  
Citigroup, Inc.      4.9  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      4.4  
Pfizer, Inc.      4.2  
QUALCOMM, Inc.      3.6  
Baxter International, Inc.      3.1  
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.      3.1  
Exelon Corp.      3.0  
Bank of America Corp.      2.6  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.      2.5  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Financials      26.6  
Health Care      16.3  
Information Technology      13.2  
Energy      9.4  
Consumer Staples      7.4  
Consumer Discretionary      6.7  
Utilities      6.5  
Telecommunication Services      3.6  
Industrials      3.4  
Materials      2.5  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.64    $ 1,000.00        $ 992.20        $ 3.16  
   Hypothetical*      0.64    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.62        $ 3.21  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.89    $ 1,000.00        $ 990.80        $ 4.39  
   Hypothetical*      0.89    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.38        $ 4.46  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.79    $ 1,000.00        $ 992.80        $ 3.90  
   Hypothetical*      0.79    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.88        $ 3.96  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—95.4% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—0.1%  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    2,840     $ 729,057  

Raytheon Co.

    3,155       509,469  
   

 

 

 
      1,238,526  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.2%  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    38,430       2,065,228  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—0.8%  

Lear Corp.

    51,714       7,347,525  
   

 

 

 
Banks—13.6%  

Bank of America Corp.

    984,750       23,890,035  

Citigroup, Inc.

    676,599       45,250,941  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    444,111       40,591,745  

KeyCorp

    369,770       6,929,490  

Regions Financial Corp.

    598,761       8,765,861  
   

 

 

 
      125,428,072  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.3%  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    23,580       2,723,254  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—2.5%  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    330,200       23,371,556  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—2.3%  

Morgan Stanley

    168,260       7,497,666  

Nasdaq, Inc.

    191,115       13,662,811  
   

 

 

 
      21,160,477  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.6%  

Akzo Nobel NV (ADR) (a)

    194,643       5,646,593  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—5.0%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    1,481,876       46,382,719  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—5.2%  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    239,470       19,785,011  

Discover Financial Services

    325,120       20,219,213  

SLM Corp. (b)

    665,797       7,656,666  
   

 

 

 
      47,660,890  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—1.5%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    23,400       2,067,858  

Bemis Co., Inc. (a)

    60,670       2,805,988  

Crown Holdings, Inc. (b)

    56,290       3,358,261  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

    155,350       2,140,723  

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) (b)

    129,250       3,091,660  
   

 

 

 
      13,464,490  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—1.9%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    395,617       17,668,255  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—3.6%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    42,000       2,917,740  

Duke Energy Corp.

    26,980       2,255,258  
Electric Utilities—(Continued)  

Exelon Corp.

    770,200     27,781,114  
   

 

 

 
      32,954,112  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.2%  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

    99,750       1,783,530  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—4.1%  

CVS Health Corp.

    38,680       3,112,193  

Kroger Co. (The)

    693,114       16,163,418  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    243,500       19,068,485  
   

 

 

 
      38,344,096  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—1.8%  

General Mills, Inc.

    127,330       7,054,082  

Hormel Foods Corp. (a)

    47,480       1,619,543  

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

    42,890       5,075,174  

Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A

    75,970       3,281,144  
   

 

 

 
      17,029,943  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—7.6%  

Baxter International, Inc. (a)

    475,972       28,815,345  

Hologic, Inc. (b)

    88,914       4,034,917  

Medtronic plc

    100,470       8,916,713  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    220,568       28,320,931  
   

 

 

 
      70,087,906  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—1.0%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    173,070       9,280,013  
   

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers—2.9%  

AES Corp. (a)

    2,096,616       23,293,404  

Dynegy, Inc. (a) (b)

    369,310       3,054,194  
   

 

 

 
      26,347,598  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—0.3%  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    20,000       2,665,800  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—5.3%  

American International Group, Inc. (a)

    120,420       7,528,658  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    220,130       11,572,234  

Lincoln National Corp.

    128,180       8,662,405  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    122,990       13,300,139  

XL Group, Ltd. (a)

    186,190       8,155,122  
   

 

 

 
      49,218,558  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—0.9%  

eBay, Inc. (b)

    227,400       7,940,808  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—0.2%  

First Data Corp. - Class A (a) (b)

    106,540       1,939,028  
   

 

 

 
Media—4.0%  

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    360,250       14,020,930  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

    436,660       10,741,836  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description  

Shares

    Value  
Media—(Continued)  

Omnicom Group, Inc. (a)

    41,950     $ 3,477,655  

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. - Class A (a)

    132,803       9,071,773  
   

 

 

 
      37,312,194  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.5%  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

    60,350       4,394,084  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—0.1%  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    26,220       1,127,722  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.8%  

Dollar General Corp. (a)

    105,430       7,600,449  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—9.4%  

Apache Corp. (a)

    194,700       9,331,971  

ConocoPhillips

    407,640       17,919,854  

Devon Energy Corp.

    582,084       18,609,226  

Gulfport Energy Corp. (b)

    642,550       9,477,613  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    743,673       8,812,525  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    157,852       8,260,395  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    30,460       1,823,640  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

    156,690       4,575,348  

Valero Energy Corp. (a)

    116,640       7,868,534  
   

 

 

 
      86,679,106  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.2%  

Unilever NV

    37,720       2,084,784  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—6.2%  

Novartis AG (ADR) (a)

    218,710       18,255,724  

Pfizer, Inc.

    1,166,473       39,181,828  
   

 

 

 
      57,437,552  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—2.1%  

Nielsen Holdings plc (a)

    490,500       18,962,730  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.7%  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    52,540       6,394,118  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—3.9%  

NXP Semiconductors NV (b)

    27,320       2,990,174  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    595,673       32,893,063  
   

 

 

 
      35,883,237  
   

 

 

 
Software—1.1%  

Oracle Corp.

    204,930       10,275,190  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—2.1%  

Apple, Inc.

    132,690       19,110,014  
   

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—0.2%  

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

    151,600       1,990,508  
   

 

 

 
Tobacco—0.5%  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    36,740     4,315,113  
   

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services—1.7%  

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

    514,252       14,270,493  

United States Cellular Corp. (b)

    37,904       1,452,481  
   

 

 

 
      15,722,974  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $760,741,070)

      881,038,752  
   

 

 

 
Convertible Preferred Stock—0.4%  
Food Products—0.4%  

Tyson Foods, Inc.
4.750%, 07/15/17 (Cost $2,995,850)

    59,917       4,061,174  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—4.4%  
Repurchase Agreement—4.4%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $40,320,780 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $41,155,000 U.S. Treasury Note at 0.875% due 03/31/18 with a value of $41,131,418.

    40,320,377       40,320,377  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $40,320,377)

      40,320,377  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—8.7%  
Certificates of Deposit—5.1%  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    2,500,000       2,499,975  

Bank of Nova Scotia Houston
1.492%, 11/03/17 (d)

    5,000,000       5,004,936  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    2,018,512       2,002,220  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,002,928  

BNP Paribas New York
1.524%, 08/04/17 (d)

    4,500,000       4,500,536  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,001,125  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    500,000       499,995  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,125  

KBC Bank NV

   

Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    498,281       498,905  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    3,500,000       3,500,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       999,990  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (d)

    6,000,000     $ 6,004,860  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.584%, 08/21/17 (d)

    4,000,000       4,001,476  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (d)

    2,000,000       2,001,440  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.480%, 08/09/17

    504,617       500,115  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.342%, 11/16/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,499,843  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,256  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    4,100,000       4,103,046  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (d)

    1,001,022       1,000,571  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,501,341  
   

 

 

 
      47,123,683  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.6%  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    2,000,000       2,001,559  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (d)

    5,500,000       5,500,319  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,345  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,927  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,000,180  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,001,994  
   

 

 

 
      14,504,324  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—1.6%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $215,588 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $224,404 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $219,881.

    215,569       215,569  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $3,000,300 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,050,200 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $3,060,009.

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $5,526,648 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $6,050,001.

    5,500,000       5,500,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,625,916 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,760,000.

    1,600,000     1,600,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,007,648 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $3,850,379 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $5,781,788 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $3,927,000.

    3,850,000       3,850,000  
   

 

 

 
      15,165,569  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.4%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    200,000       200,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    600,000       600,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      3,800,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $80,564,801)

      80,593,576  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—108.9%
(Cost $884,622,098) (e)

      1,006,013,879  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(8.9)%

      (82,097,679
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 923,916,200  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $78,908,316 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $80,588,001. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $884,622,098. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $148,617,582 and $(27,225,801), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $121,391,781.
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 881,038,752      $ —       $ —        $ 881,038,752  

Total Convertible Preferred Stock*

     4,061,174        —         —          4,061,174  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          40,320,377       —          40,320,377  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          80,593,576       —          80,593,576  

Total Investments

   $ 885,099,926      $ 120,913,953     $ —        $ 1,006,013,879  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (80,588,001   $ —        $ (80,588,001

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,006,013,879  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     1,309,690  

Fund shares sold

     955,281  

Dividends and interest

     379,241  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,008,658,091  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     80,588,001  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     1,003,602  

Fund shares redeemed

     2,334,324  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     482,612  

Distribution and service fees

     57,999  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     101,557  

Other expenses

     173,796  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     84,741,891  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 923,916,200  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 743,876,504  

Undistributed net investment income

     11,426,923  

Accumulated net realized gain

     47,220,992  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     121,391,781  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 923,916,200  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 622,254,312  

Class B

     253,157,210  

Class E

     48,504,678  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     71,369,379  

Class B

     29,325,397  

Class E

     5,591,105  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 8.72  

Class B

     8.63  

Class E

     8.68  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $884,622,098.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $78,908,316.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 14,293,778  

Interest

     4,673  

Securities lending income

     291,272  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     14,589,723  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     4,100,325  

Administration fees

     20,431  

Custodian and accounting fees

     47,967  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     322,294  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     38,246  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     33,680  

Insurance

     5,040  

Miscellaneous

     9,797  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     4,643,432  

Less management fee waiver

     (165,654
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     4,477,778  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     10,111,945  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments

     63,854,389  

Futures contracts

     (7,916
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     63,846,473  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (83,860,330
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (20,013,857
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets From Operations

   $ (9,901,912
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $87,787.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 10,111,945     $ 26,159,252  

Net realized gain (loss)

     63,846,473       (11,229,489

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (83,860,330     235,342,895  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     (9,901,912     250,272,658  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (16,629,084     (19,387,735

Class B

     (6,243,496     (3,535,480

Class E

     (1,224,917     (763,362

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     0       (88,611,057

Class B

     0       (19,261,297

Class E

     0       (3,879,474
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (24,097,497     (135,438,405
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (534,786,277     (82,354,712
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (568,785,686     32,479,541  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,492,701,886       1,460,222,345  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 923,916,200     $ 1,492,701,886  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 11,426,923     $ 25,412,475  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     438,227     $ 3,949,613       1,273,544     $ 10,276,489  

Reinvestments

     1,918,003       16,629,084       13,670,734       107,998,792  

Redemptions

     (61,172,765     (549,325,148     (23,006,541     (199,668,801
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (58,816,535   $ (528,746,451     (8,062,263   $ (81,393,520
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     1,462,107     $ 13,065,418       1,901,610     $ 15,743,752  

Reinvestments

     727,680       6,243,496       2,911,466       22,796,777  

Redemptions

     (2,327,422     (20,767,036     (4,927,460     (41,216,438
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (137,635   $ (1,458,122     (114,384   $ (2,675,909
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     359,072     $ 3,222,853       1,306,764     $ 11,096,720  

Reinvestments

     141,937       1,224,917       590,692       4,642,836  

Redemptions

     (1,007,236     (9,029,474     (1,673,687     (14,024,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (506,227   $ (4,581,704     223,769     $ 1,714,717  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (534,786,277     $ (82,354,712
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
    Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
      2016     2015      2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.03     $ 8.42     $ 9.89      $ 12.02     $ 9.80     $ 10.36  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

    0.07       0.16  (b)      0.15        0.16       0.15       0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.14     1.28       (0.64      0.75       2.84       1.21  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    (0.07     1.44       (0.49      0.91       2.99       1.38  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

    (0.24     (0.15     (0.18      (0.16     (0.16     (0.18

Distributions from net realized capital gains

    0.00       (0.68     (0.80      (2.88     (0.61     (1.76
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.24     (0.83     (0.98      (3.04     (0.77     (1.94
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.72     $ 9.03     $ 8.42      $ 9.89     $ 12.02     $ 9.80  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

    (0.78 )(d)      18.51       (5.99      9.92       32.05  (e)      14.28  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

    0.67  (f)      0.66       0.65        0.65       0.65       0.66  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

    0.64  (f)      0.63       0.63        0.52  (h)      0.59       0.63  

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

    1.63  (f)      1.85  (b)      1.62        1.61       1.35       1.80  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

    14  (d)      32       42        40       113       107  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

  $ 622.3     $ 1,174.9     $ 1,164.4      $ 1,342.9     $ 1,666.1     $ 1,414.2  
    Class B  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
      2016     2015      2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.93     $ 8.34     $ 9.80      $ 11.93     $ 9.73     $ 10.30  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

    0.06       0.13  (b)      0.13        0.14       0.12       0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.14     1.27       (0.64      0.74       2.82       1.20  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    (0.08     1.40       (0.51      0.88       2.94       1.35  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

    (0.22     (0.13     (0.15      (0.13     (0.13     (0.16

Distributions from net realized capital gains

    0.00       (0.68     (0.80      (2.88     (0.61     (1.76
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.22     (0.81     (0.95      (3.01     (0.74     (1.92
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.63     $ 8.93     $ 8.34      $ 9.80     $ 11.93     $ 9.73  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

    (0.92 )(d)      18.10       (6.18      9.70       31.74  (e)      13.97  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

    0.92  (f)      0.91       0.90        0.90       0.90       0.91  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

    0.89  (f)      0.88       0.88        0.77  (h)      0.84       0.88  

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

    1.38  (f)      1.60  (b)      1.37        1.36       1.10       1.52  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

    14  (d)      32       42        40       113       107  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

  $ 253.2     $ 263.0     $ 246.6      $ 283.6     $ 278.6     $ 229.5  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
    Class E  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
      2016     2015      2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.97     $ 8.38     $ 9.84      $ 11.97     $ 9.76     $ 10.32  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

    0.07       0.14  (b)      0.14        0.15       0.13       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (0.14     1.26       (0.64      0.74       2.83       1.21  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    (0.07     1.40       (0.50      0.89       2.96       1.37  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

    (0.22     (0.13     (0.16      (0.14     (0.14     (0.17

Distributions from net realized capital gains

    0.00       (0.68     (0.80      (2.88     (0.61     (1.76
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.22     (0.81     (0.96      (3.02     (0.75     (1.93
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 8.68     $ 8.97     $ 8.38      $ 9.84     $ 11.97     $ 9.76  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

    (0.72 )(d)      18.14       (6.07      9.79       31.88  (e)      14.14  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

    0.82  (f)      0.81       0.80        0.80       0.80       0.81  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

    0.79  (f)      0.78       0.78        0.67  (h)      0.74       0.78  

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

    1.48  (f)      1.69  (b)      1.47        1.46       1.20       1.62  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

    14  (d)      32       42        40       113       107  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

  $ 48.5     $ 54.7     $ 49.2      $ 59.3     $ 59.9     $ 47.9  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   In 2013, 0.11%, 0.11% and 0.11% of the Portfolio’s total return for Class A, Class B and Class E, respectively, consists of a voluntary reimbursement by the subadvisor. Excluding this item, total return would have been 31.94%, 31.63% and 31.77% for Class A, Class B and Class E, respectively.
(f)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(h)   The effect of the voluntary portion of the waivers on average net assets was 0.10% for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to distribution re-designations, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances, real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments and foreign currency transactions. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $ 40,320,377 . Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $15,165,569. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio entered into equity index futures contracts which were subject to equity price risk. During the period April 25, 2017 through April 27, 2017, the Portfolio had bought and sold $7,986,611 in notional cost on equity index futures contracts. At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio did not have any open futures contracts. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had realized losses in the amount of $7,916 which are shown under Net realized loss on futures contracts in the Statement of Operations.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 173,257,085      $ 0      $ 739,538,934  

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other affiliated Portfolios. These amounted to $101,092,087 in sales of investments, which are included above, and resulted in realized gains of $29,012,430.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$4,100,325      0.700   On the first $250 million
     0.650   Of the next $500 million
     0.600   On amounts in excess of $750 million

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.020%    Of the first $250 million
0.025%    On the next $500 million
0.050%    On amounts in excess of $1 billion

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of the Adviser; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$45,420,920    $ 91,191,427      $ 90,017,485      $ 64,234,716      $ 135,438,405      $ 155,426,143  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$25,503,850    $      $ 197,954,193      $ (9,327,563   $ 214,130,480  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had long-term accumulated capital losses of $9,327,563 and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

At a meeting on August 17, 2017, the Board approved a change of subadviser for the Portfolio from BlackRock Advisors, LLC to Massachusetts Financial Services Company (“MFS”) to be effective on or about September 1, 2017, pursuant to a new subadvisory agreement between the Adviser and MFS. Effective on or about September 1, 2017, the name of the Portfolio will change to MFS Value II Portfolio.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
152,123,570      4,460,438        12,451,704  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     156,863,255        12,172,457  

Robert Boulware

     156,832,345        12,203,367  

Susan C. Gause

     157,095,033        11,940,679  

Nancy Hawthorne

     157,168,527        11,867,185  

Barbara A. Nugent

     157,124,490        11,911,222  

John Rosenthal

     156,809,338        12,226,375  

Linda B. Strumpf

     156,987,412        12,048,301  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     157,087,436        11,948,277  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio returned 0.40%, 0.27%, and 0.32%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-month T-Bill Index1, returned 0.31%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT/ CONDITIONS

On the heels of a 0.25% rate hike at end of 2016, remarks from members of the Federal Open Market Committee (the “FOMC”) during the first quarter of 2017 generally indicated an openness to the further removal of monetary accommodation. Indeed, after clearly telegraphing their intentions in the weeks immediately preceding the March 15, 2017 meeting, the FOMC delivered a 0.25% increase in the federal funds target range to 0.75%-1.00%. The strength of the U.S. labor market and continued progress toward the FOMC’s inflation target of 2.00% were cited as factors contributing to the decision to continue along the path toward the normalization of interest rates. Specifically, the FOMC’s preferred measure of inflation—the core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index—increased 1.8% on an annual basis in February, while broader measures of inflation came in above 2% during the quarter.

While there has been moderate weakness in inflation, the FOMC stated that they believe this to be transitory and delivered their third consecutive quarterly 0.25% interest rate increase at their June 14, 2017 meeting. During this meeting the FOMC also gave an update on its balance sheet normalization strategy, confirming that it would likely kick off “this year.” The amounts of Treasury and agency mortgage backed securities that will not be reinvested will be relatively small at the outset. Similarly, the pace at with such securities will “roll off” of the balance sheet will be measured. While the FOMC appears committed to interest rate and balance sheet normalization, market participants appear less convinced about the outlook set forth by policy makers. Specifically, futures contracts for federal funds are priced in for less than two 0.25% rate hikes by the end of 2018, as compared with four increases stated in the FOMC’s Summary of Economic Projections.

During the first half of 2017, the credit curve inside of a year remained extremely tight (credit spreads remained relatively compressed) with issuers being reluctant to increase issuance and demand in the short term credit markets continuing to exceed supply. Floating rate note issuance has remained strong as demand has outpaced supply with investors preferring floating rate notes over fixed rate investments with the FOMC continuing to tighten monetary policy.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

Portfolio positioning during the first half of the year reflected our view of the course that the FOMC would likely take as they proceed toward policy normalization as well as our view of the supply challenges facing the short-term market. Our interest rate outlook led us to maintain a relatively short Weighted Average Maturity (“WAM”) over the period, ending June at 30 days. Compression of credit spreads during the second quarter factored into the decision to allow the Weighted Average Life (“WAL”) to shorten to 71 days at period end from the low 80-day range in March. The Portfolio added floating rate instruments indexed to 1 month and 3 month LIBOR (London InterBank Offered Rate) with final maturities of 4 months to 13 months. Spreads ranged from 0.14% to 0.52% over 1 month LIBOR and 0.17% to 0.65% over 3 month LIBOR. Select investments were made in instruments with fixed-rate coupons with maturities of 3 months to 8 months at yields of 1.04% to 1.51%.

On June 30, approximately 34% of the Portfolio was comprised of floating rate securities indexed off of 1-month LIBOR (28%) and 3-month LIBOR (6%). These contributed 0.50% to gross yield while fixed rate investments contributed the balance. At period end, we continued to place investments with the top 2 to 5 systemically important issuers domiciled in each of a select group of countries.

Rich Mejzak

Eric Hiatt

Edward Ingold

Portfolio Managers

BlackRock Advisors, LLC

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL LYNCH 3-MONTH T-BILL INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

                     

Class A

       0.40          0.63          0.15          0.65  

Class B

       0.27          0.37          0.08          0.56  

Class E

       0.32          0.47          0.10          0.59  

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index

       0.31          0.49          0.17          0.58  

1 The Bank of America/Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index is composed of a single 90-day Treasury Bill issue, or potentially a seasoned 6-month or 1-year Treasury Bill issue, that is replaced on a monthly basis.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Issuers

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
JPMorgan Securities, Inc.      11.1  
Bank of America Corp.      4.1  
Collateralized Commercial Paper Co. LLC      4.0  
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.      3.8  
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NY)      3.6  
DBS Bank, Ltd.      3.3  
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.      3.1  
Norinchukin Bank (NY)      3.0  
Bank of Montreal (Chicago)      2.9  
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt      2.8  

 

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BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio         Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.36    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,004.00        $ 1.79  
   Hypothetical*      0.36    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.01        $ 1.81  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.61    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,002.70        $ 3.03  
   Hypothetical*      0.61    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.77        $ 3.06  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.51    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,003.20        $ 2.53  
   Hypothetical*      0.51    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.27        $ 2.56  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Investments—100.4% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificate of Deposit—31.5%  

Bank of America Corp.
1.178%, 10/03/17

    10,250,000     $ 10,249,754  

Bank of Montreal (Chicago)
1.150%, 07/10/17

    16,000,000       15,999,675  

1.240%, 08/01/17

    10,000,000       9,999,981  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.340%, 08/24/17

    9,000,000       9,001,610  

1.520%, 11/06/17

    10,000,000       10,006,588  

BNP Paribas S.A. (NY)
1.500%, 10/05/17

    9,000,000       9,005,607  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NY)
1.419%, 07/16/18 (a)

    7,500,000       7,499,407  

1.601%, 12/01/17 (a)

    10,000,000       10,020,680  

1.703%, 10/23/17 (a)

    15,000,000       15,025,395  

Citibank N.A. (NY)
1.300%, 07/05/17

    10,000,000       10,000,212  

Dexia Credit Local S.A.
1.426%, 01/05/18 (a)

    14,000,000       14,014,280  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/06/17

    20,000,000       19,999,620  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (NY)
1.737%, 07/13/17 (a)

    13,000,000       13,002,626  

1.808%, 10/16/17 (a)

    5,000,000       5,008,485  

Norinchukin Bank (NY)
1.377%, 10/13/17 (a)

    10,000,000       10,004,530  

1.500%, 10/27/17

    5,000,000       5,002,905  

1.766%, 07/24/17 (a)

    12,000,000       12,004,656  

Royal Bank of Canada (NY)
1.409%, 07/16/18 (a)

    12,000,000       11,999,328  

1.434%, 03/07/18 (a)

    8,000,000       8,009,608  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.376%, 10/04/17 (a)

    10,800,000       10,805,087  

1.676%, 07/05/17

    10,000,000       10,000,650  

1.782%, 07/20/17 (a)

    13,000,000       13,003,991  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd. (NY)
1.409%, 01/19/18 (a)

    10,000,000       9,999,300  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB
1.430%, 08/01/17 (a)

    5,000,000       5,001,040  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
1.400%, 12/08/17

    10,000,000       10,003,909  

1.467%, 03/13/18 (a)

    10,000,000       10,011,840  

UBS AG (Stamford)
1.486%, 02/23/18 (a)

    5,000,000       5,004,835  

Westpac Banking Corp. (NY)
1.616%, 01/09/18 (a)

    4,000,000       4,008,988  
   

 

 

 
      283,694,587  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—54.5%  

ABN AMRO Funding USA
1.111%, 07/05/17 (b)

    8,000,000       7,998,502  

Albion Capital LLC
1.235%, 08/21/17 (b)

    7,225,000       7,212,529  

Alpine Securitization, Ltd.
1.245%, 08/21/17 (b)

    4,000,000       3,992,749  

1.246%, 08/22/17 (b)

    20,000,000       19,963,047  
Commercial Paper—(Continued)  

Antalis S.A.
1.043%, 07/07/17 (b)

    18,830,000     18,825,643  

Bedford Row Funding Corp.
1.444%, 06/22/18 (b)

    5,000,000       4,999,655  

BNZ International Funding, Ltd.
1.531%, 02/01/18 (b)

    8,000,000       8,016,552  

Caisse Damortissement de la Dette Sociale
1.285%, 09/18/17 (b)

    10,000,000       9,972,289  

1.349%, 10/02/17 (b)

    7,620,000       7,594,791  

1.369%, 10/03/17 (b)

    2,380,000       2,372,204  

Collateralized Commercial Paper Co. LLC
1.317%, 07/26/17 (b)

    8,000,000       7,992,899  

1.546%, 07/03/17 (144A) (b)

    15,000,000       15,000,495  

1.734%, 08/21/17 (b)

    13,000,000       13,009,789  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia
1.569%, 02/15/18 (b)

    6,500,000       6,513,007  

1.586%, 12/08/17 (b)

    11,000,000       11,015,334  

1.809%, 07/18/17 (b)

    5,000,000       5,001,585  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
1.176%, 08/07/17 (b)

    15,000,000       14,980,953  

Crown Point Capital LLC
1.183%, 08/04/17 (144A) (b)

    7,000,000       6,991,541  

1.512%, 10/10/17 (b)

    7,000,000       6,973,999  

DBS Bank, Ltd.
0.852%, 07/05/17 (144A) (b)

    20,000,000       19,996,811  

1.170%, 08/21/17 (b)

    10,000,000       9,982,739  

Den Norske ASA
1.526%, 03/23/18 (b)

    7,000,000       7,009,163  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.214%, 08/18/17 (b)

    10,000,000       9,984,170  

1.256%, 07/05/17 (b)

    15,000,000       15,000,180  

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec
0.989%, 07/06/17 (b)

    18,000,000       17,996,553  

HSBC Bank plc
1.485%, 02/09/18 (b)

    5,000,000       5,007,590  

ING U.S. Funding LLC
1.178%, 07/10/17 (b)

    6,000,000       5,998,185  

KBC Bank NV
1.225%, 08/11/17 (b)

    12,000,000       11,962,093  

1.338%, 09/08/17 (b)

    7,000,000       6,984,670  

Liberty Funding LLC
1.092%, 07/18/17 (b)

    10,000,000       9,993,960  

1.101%, 07/25/17 (b)

    7,000,000       6,994,035  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
1.344%, 10/04/17 (b)

    4,000,000       3,985,749  

1.466%, 10/24/17 (144A) (b)

    7,000,000       7,001,960  

1.506%, 08/25/17 (b)

    9,500,000       9,502,565  

Matchpoint Finance plc
1.158%, 07/06/17 (b)

    20,000,000       19,995,770  

Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd.
1.274%, 09/01/17 (b)

    8,000,000       7,964,038  

Nieuw Amsterdam Receivables Corp.
1.095%, 07/10/17 (b)

    5,000,000       4,998,314  

1.153%, 08/17/17 (b)

    12,000,000       11,979,648  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Investments—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Commercial Paper—(Continued)  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.
1.150%, 07/10/17 (b)

    10,000,000     $ 10,000,102  

1.257%, 11/10/17 (b)

    12,000,000       12,001,632  

1.322%, 03/28/18 (144A) (b)

    6,000,000       6,003,036  

Societe Generale
1.247%, 07/31/17 (b)

    12,000,000       11,987,703  

Starbird Funding Corp.
1.511%, 10/02/17 (b)

    1,550,000       1,544,427  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.
1.189%, 08/10/17 (b)

    5,000,000       4,993,024  

Suncorp Group, Ltd.
1.087%, 07/05/17 (b)

    10,000,000       9,998,226  

1.354%, 10/30/17 (b)

    12,000,000       11,943,311  

Total Capital Canada, Ltd.
1.002%, 07/20/17 (b)

    17,500,000       17,488,693  

Toyota Credit Canada, Inc.
1.419%, 12/07/17 (b)

    6,000,000       5,965,520  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
1.409%, 03/14/18 (b)

    5,000,000       4,999,460  

Versailles Commercial Paper LLC
1.147%, 07/24/17 (b)

    10,000,000       9,991,840  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.186%, 09/05/17 (b)

    10,000,000       9,978,281  

Westpac Securities NZ, Ltd.
1.696%, 01/26/18 (b)

    3,500,000       3,507,655  
   

 

 

 
      491,168,666  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—14.1%  

Bank of America Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.08% to be repurchased at $27,002,430 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $20,422,300 U.S. Treasury Bond at 4.625% due 02/15/40, with a value of $26,928,641.

    27,000,000       27,000,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

JPMorgan Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.120% to be repurchased at $100,009,333 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $100,785,000 U.S. Treasury Note at 1.875% due 01/31/22, with a value of $100,910,981.

    100,000,000     100,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      127,000,000  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—0.3%  

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note
1.171%, 10/31/17 (a)

    2,371,000       2,372,456  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $904,078,054)

      904,235,709  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.4%
(Cost $904,078,054) (c)

      904,235,709  

Other assets and liabilities
(net)—(0.4)%

      (3,861,641
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 900,374,068  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(b)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(c)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $904,078,054. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $215,851 and $(58,196), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $157,655.
(144A)—   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of 144A securities was $54,993,843, which is 6.1% of net assets.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Short-Term Investments            

Certificate of Deposit

   $ —        $ 283,694,587      $ —        $ 283,694,587  

Commercial Paper

     —          491,168,666        —          491,168,666  

Repurchase Agreements

     —          127,000,000        —          127,000,000  

U.S. Treasury

     —          2,372,456        —          2,372,456  

Total Investments

   $ —        $ 904,235,709      $ —        $ 904,235,709  
                                     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a)

   $ 777,235,709  

Repurchase Agreements

     127,000,000  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

     574,738  

Interest

     752,792  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     905,563,239  

Liabilities

 

Due to custodian

     1,314  

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     4,587,484  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     274,639  

Distribution and service fees

     108,215  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,159  

Other expenses

     115,360  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     5,189,171  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 900,374,068  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 897,265,261  

Undistributed net investment income

     2,928,783  

Accumulated net realized gain

     22,369  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     157,655  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 900,374,068  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 324,163,618  

Class B

     451,989,778  

Class E

     124,220,672  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     3,230,929  

Class B

     4,505,867  

Class E

     1,238,122  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 100.33  

Class B

     100.31  

Class E

     100.33  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments, excluding repurchase agreement, was $777,078,054.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Interest

   $ 5,452,775  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     5,452,775  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     1,626,458  

Administration fees

     14,790  

Custodian and accounting fees

     32,169  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     568,306  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     97,481  

Audit and tax services

     15,352  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     44,167  

Insurance

     3,671  

Miscellaneous

     7,236  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     2,454,625  

Less management fee waiver

     (116,176
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     2,338,449  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     3,114,326  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain on investments

     37,379  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (119,335
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (81,956
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 3,032,370  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 3,114,326     $ 1,910,628  

Net realized gain

     37,379       12,789  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (119,335     276,990  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     3,032,370       2,200,407  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (1,172,909     (274,320

Class B

     (329,579     (735

Class E

     (214,780     (28,521

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (6,780     (7,951

Class B

     (9,030     (10,396

Class E

     (2,512     (2,977
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1,735,590     (324,900
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (73,098,384     (137,760,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

     (71,801,604     (135,885,186

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     972,175,672       1,108,060,858  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 900,374,068     $ 972,175,672  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 2,928,783     $ 1,531,725  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     699,050     $ 70,228,632       1,901,381     $ 190,260,823  

Reinvestments

     11,761       1,179,689       2,822       282,271  

Redemptions

     (1,022,151     (102,664,035     (2,430,163     (243,175,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (311,340   $ (31,255,714     (525,960   $ (52,632,083
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     676,590     $ 67,837,104       2,502,925     $ 250,344,616  

Reinvestments

     3,376       338,609       111       11,131  

Redemptions

     (964,172     (96,643,534     (3,183,246     (318,407,079
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (284,206   $ (28,467,821     (680,210   $ (68,051,332
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     69,602     $ 6,979,419       444,619     $ 44,475,182  

Reinvestments

     2,166       217,292       315       31,498  

Redemptions

     (205,094     (20,571,560     (615,587     (61,583,958
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (133,326   $ (13,374,849     (170,653   $ (17,077,278
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (73,098,384     $ (137,760,693
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 100.28     $ 100.00     $ 100.00     $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (a)

     0.41       0.32  (b)      0.00  (c)      0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (0.01     0.03       0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.40       0.35       0.00  (c)      0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.35     (0.07     (0.00 )(d)      0.00        0.00        0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.00 )(e)      (0.00 )(e)      0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.35     (0.07     (0.00 )(d)      0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 100.33     $ 100.28     $ 100.00     $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (f)

     0.40  (g)      0.35       0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.38  (h)      0.38       0.37       0.37        0.35        0.35  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (i)

     0.36  (h)      0.35       0.25       0.20        0.23        0.28  

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

     0.81  (h)      0.32  (b)      0.00  (j)      0.00        0.00        0.00  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     0  (l)      0  (k)      N/A       N/A        N/A        N/A  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 324.2     $ 355.2     $ 406.8     $ 483.7      $ 536.4      $ 551.9  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 100.11     $ 100.00     $ 100.00     $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (a)

     0.28       0.08  (b)      0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (0.01     0.03       0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.27       0.11       0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.07     (0.00 )(d)      0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.00 )(e)      (0.00 )(e)      0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.07     (0.00     0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 100.31     $ 100.11     $ 100.00     $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (f)

     0.27  (g)      0.11       0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.64  (h)      0.63       0.62       0.62        0.60        0.60  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (i)

     0.61  (h)      0.59       0.25       0.20        0.23        0.28  

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

     0.56  (h)      0.08  (b)      0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     0  (l)      0  (k)      N/A       N/A        N/A        N/A  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 452.0     $ 479.6     $ 547.0     $ 554.2      $ 651.3      $ 771.5  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 100.18     $ 100.00     $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (a)

     0.33       0.17  (b)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (0.01     0.03       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.32       0.20       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.17     (0.02     0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.00 )(e)      (0.00 )(e)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.17     (0.02     0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 100.33     $ 100.18     $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00      $ 100.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (f)

     0.32  (g)      0.20       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.53  (h)      0.53       0.52        0.52        0.50        0.50  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (i)

     0.51  (h)      0.50       0.25        0.20        0.23        0.28  

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

     0.66  (h)      0.17  (b)      0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     0  (k)      0  (k)      N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 124.2     $ 137.4     $ 154.2      $ 175.5      $ 237.1      $ 309.5  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to $0.01 per share and 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.
(d)   Distributions from net investment income were less than $0.01.
(e)   Distributions from net realized capital gains were less than $0.01.
(f)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(g)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(h)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(i)   Includes the effects of the management fee waivers and voluntary distribution & service fee waiver (see Note 4 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(j)   Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets was less than 0.01%.
(k)   There were no long term transactions during the period ended June 30, 2017 and during the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each as “pricing services”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the net asset values (“NAVs”) of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. The Portfolio had no permanent book-tax differences at December 31, 2016.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Due to Custodian - Pursuant to the custodian agreement, State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSBT”) may, in its discretion, advance funds to the Portfolio to make properly authorized payments. When such payments result in an overdraft, the Portfolio is obligated to repay SSBT at the current rate of interest charged by SSBT for secured loans (currently, the federal funds rate plus 2%). This obligation is payable on demand to SSBT. SSBT has a lien on the Portfolio’s assets to the extent of any overdraft. At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had a payment of $1,314 due to SSBT pursuant to the foregoing arrangement. Based on the short-term nature of these payments and the variable interest rate, the carrying value of the overdraft advances approximated its fair value at June 30, 2017. If measured at fair value, overdraft advances would have been considered as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy at June 30, 2017. The Portfolio’s average overdraft advances during the six months ended June 30, 2017 were not significant.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $ 127,000,000, which is reflected as repurchase agreement on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering

 

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BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017
   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$1,626,458      0.350   Of the first $1 billion
     0.300   Of amount in excess of $1 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. BlackRock Advisors, LLC (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” as follows:

 

% per annum    Average Daily Net Assets
0.025%    Of the first $1 billion

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

 

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BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

5. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

6. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income      Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  
2016      2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$ 324,900      $ 13,344      $      $      $ 324,900      $ 13,344  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
     Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Loss Carryforwards      Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$ 1,627,045      $      $ 276,990      $      $      $ 1,904,035  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

7. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

8. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
8,123,249      478,877        641,075  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     8,545,168        698,033  

Robert Boulware

     8,542,910        700,291  

Susan C. Gause

     8,576,665        666,536  

Nancy Hawthorne

     8,589,124        654,078  

Barbara A. Nugent

     8,576,442        666,759  

John Rosenthal

     8,559,995        683,206  

Linda B. Strumpf

     8,585,933        657,268  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     8,553,635        689,566  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Managed by Artisan Partners Limited Partnership

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio returned 4.26%, 4.13%, and 4.18%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index1, returned 5.18%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

Overall, markets posted strong gains to begin the year as optimism from the fourth quarter of 2016 carried on, pushing stocks higher and pricing in expectations of tax cuts, regulatory reform and expansionary infrastructure spending at the hands of the new U.S. administration. Broad market indices were largely positive, and growth stocks meaningfully bested value stocks.

Sectors were broadly positive, with the notable exception of Energy. Oil prices reached year-to-date lows in June, as sentiment turned negative on investor worries that the market could take longer than expected to balance. Optimism surrounding the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC’s”) production cuts buoyed oil prices toward the end of 2016, and while production cuts have occurred, oil inventories haven’t been dropping as investors expected, pressuring oil prices and stocks in the sector.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio advanced, but fell shy of the Russell Midcap Value Index during the period. The Portfolio’s above benchmark exposure to the Energy sector was a headwind, as was stock selection. In fact, four of our bottom five names during the period stemmed from the sector (Devon Energy, Hess, Apache and Cimarex). We remain of the belief that oil inventories are going to rebalance, and our long-term theses in these names remain intact. In the interim, we believe these are high quality names, and valuations look to us to be particularly undemanding.

Although the Portfolio’s Industrials holdings aided on an absolute basis, they were a source of relative weakness during the period, driven by weakness in engineering and construction company Fluor. Shares of Fluor have been under pressure due to the bankruptcy filing of Westinghouse, which was in the process of constructing two nuclear reactors in which Fluor is the general contractor. Shares were further pressured by disappointment in management’s softer-than-anticipated forward guidance. The company has strung together a couple of quarters of poor margins, project write-downs and disappointing backlog bookings. Despite the near-term headwinds, our long-term thesis remains intact. Fluor produces strong free cash flow, most of which is returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Its balance sheet is strong with a net cash position.

On the upside, strong stock selection coupled with the Portfolio’s above-benchmark exposure to Consumer Discretionary was a tailwind. Shares of Liberty Ventures and Liberty Interactive QVC have been standouts. Shares rallied as Liberty Ventures announced the acquisition of Alaskan cable and wireless firm General Communications, forming GCI Liberty. As part of the deal, a mix of assets and liabilities are being reattributed to Liberty Interactive QVC, transitioning Liberty Ventures and Liberty Interactive QVC from tracking stocks to asset-backed securities. In our view, the complicated tracking-stock structure of the companies was a headwind on multiples, and the transition provides better visibility.

Positive stock selection in the Materials sector also aided results during the period, driven by strength in chemicals company Celanese. Faced with the headwind of a challenging macroeconomic environment, Celanese is controlling what it can and executing well—realizing cost efficiencies and productivity gains.

There is an old saying that it’s easier to fall for anything than to stand for something. Our job, as we see it, is to stick to our time-tested investment philosophy. Our goal is to focus on what we can control—aiming to put the business, balance sheet and valuations on our side. We have reached into unloved areas of the market in order to find opportunities, and many of our stocks have lived through a bear market over the last few years while the broader market hit new highs. It is our belief that valuations, business strength and financial condition ultimately matter, much more than any sentiment swings.

Our decisions are always made from the bottom-up, without regard to index construction. At period-end, the Portfolio had above-benchmark exposure to the Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors. Meanwhile, the Portfolio had below-benchmark exposure to what have been the more highly prized, perceived “stable” areas of the market (e.g., Real Estate, Utilities, Consumer Staples, and Health Care).

James C. Kieffer

George O. Sertl

Daniel L. Kane

Portfolio Managers

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

                     

Class A

       4.26          16.70          11.89          4.06  

Class B

       4.13          16.42          11.62          3.80  

Class E

       4.18          16.54          11.73          3.90  

Russell Midcap Value Index

       5.18          15.93          15.14          7.23  

1 The Russell Midcap Value Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of those Russell Midcap companies (the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index) with lower price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Air Lease Corp.      3.6  
Celanese Corp. - Series A      3.1  
Alleghany Corp.      3.0  
Arrow Electronics, Inc.      2.8  
Devon Energy Corp.      2.7  
AutoNation, Inc.      2.6  
Liberty Interactive Corp. - Class A      2.6  
Hess Corp.      2.4  
Torchmark Corp.      2.4  
Fifth Third Bancorp      2.3  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Financials      22.8  
Consumer Discretionary      16.4  
Information Technology      12.9  
Industrials      12.3  
Energy      12.2  
Materials      7.9  
Health Care      2.2  
Utilities      1.8  
Real Estate      1.6  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A

   Actual      0.85    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,042.60        $ 4.30  
   Hypothetical*      0.85    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.58        $ 4.26  

Class B

   Actual      1.10    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,041.30        $ 5.57  
   Hypothetical*      1.10    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.34        $ 5.51  

Class E

   Actual      1.00    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,041.80        $ 5.06  
   Hypothetical*      1.00    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.84        $ 5.01  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—90.1% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—1.6%  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

    175,709     $ 18,463,502  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—1.9%  

Gentex Corp. (a)

    1,095,277       20,777,405  
   

 

 

 
Banks—4.5%  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    1,013,871       26,320,091  

M&T Bank Corp.

    150,478       24,369,912  
   

 

 

 
      50,690,003  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—1.4%  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    238,358       15,712,559  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—4.4%  

Agrium, Inc.

    164,890       14,920,896  

Celanese Corp. - Series A

    364,461       34,601,927  
   

 

 

 
      49,522,823  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—3.4%  

Fluor Corp. (a)

    432,307       19,791,014  

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.

    328,269       17,854,551  
   

 

 

 
      37,645,565  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—1.6%  

H&R Block, Inc. (a)

    573,165       17,716,530  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.1%  

Hubbell, Inc.

    14,198       1,606,788  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—6.0%  

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (b)

    403,392       31,634,001  

Avnet, Inc.

    603,720       23,472,633  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    350,524       12,149,162  
   

 

 

 
      67,255,796  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—1.6%  

Equity Commonwealth (a) (b)

    557,806       17,626,670  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—2.1%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp. (a)

    254,696       24,076,413  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—15.8%  

Alleghany Corp. (b)

    55,893       33,245,156  

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AG

    414,497       21,926,891  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    223,568       19,772,354  

Aon plc

    168,905       22,455,920  

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (b)

    278,377       25,969,790  

Loews Corp.

    338,476       15,844,062  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    261,275       11,519,615  

Torchmark Corp.

    353,028       27,006,642  
   

 

 

 
      177,740,430  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—5.4%  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. - Class A (b)

    211,098       11,403,514  

Liberty Interactive Corp. - Class A (a) (b)

    1,191,993       29,251,508  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—(Continued)  

Liberty Ventures - Series A (b)

    373,549     19,532,877  
   

 

 

 
      60,187,899  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—3.9%  

Cars.com, Inc. (a) (b)

    750,411       19,983,445  

IAC/InterActiveCorp (a) (b)

    228,715       23,612,537  
   

 

 

 
      43,595,982  
   

 

 

 
Marine—1.7%  

Kirby Corp. (a) (b)

    293,402       19,613,924  
   

 

 

 
Media—5.0%  

News Corp. - Class A

    1,470,515       20,146,056  

Omnicom Group, Inc. (a)

    265,100       21,976,790  

TEGNA, Inc. (a)

    971,471       13,998,897  
   

 

 

 
      56,121,743  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—3.5%  

Goldcorp, Inc.

    1,646,936       21,261,944  

Kinross Gold Corp. (b)

    4,518,137       18,388,817  
   

 

 

 
      39,650,761  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts—1.1%  

AGNC Investment Corp.

    562,351       11,972,453  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—1.8%  

SCANA Corp. (a)

    299,337       20,058,572  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—12.2%  

Apache Corp. (a)

    458,537       21,977,678  

Cimarex Energy Co.

    180,610       16,979,146  

Devon Energy Corp.

    932,842       29,822,959  

Hess Corp. (a)

    618,942       27,152,986  

Tesoro Corp.

    237,197       22,201,639  

World Fuel Services Corp.

    505,750       19,446,088  
   

 

 

 
      137,580,496  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—1.9%  

Ryder System, Inc.

    288,299       20,751,762  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—2.0%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    293,120       22,804,736  
   

 

 

 
Software—1.0%  

Synopsys, Inc. (b)

    155,401       11,333,395  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—2.6%  

AutoNation, Inc. (a) (b)

    704,258       29,691,517  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—3.6%  

Air Lease Corp. (a)

    1,085,687       40,561,266  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $739,259,275)

      1,012,758,990  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Investment—9.7%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreement—9.7%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $109,014,498 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $110,840,000 U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note at 1.188% due 01/31/19 with a value of $111,194,023.

    109,013,408     $ 109,013,408  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $109,013,408)

      109,013,408  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—16.9%  
Certificates of Deposit—6.7%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    1,991,635       1,995,800  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    4,000,000       3,999,960  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (d)

    3,500,000       3,500,644  

Bank of Nova Scotia Houston
1.492%, 11/03/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,002,962  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    2,018,512       2,002,220  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,002,928  

BNP Paribas New York
1.524%, 08/04/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,000,357  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,001,125  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.314%, 11/07/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,081  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    1,500,000       1,499,985  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,125  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    1,993,124       1,995,620  

1.220%, 07/26/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    2,500,000       2,499,975  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,001,817  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (d)

    7,000,000       6,996,780  

1.451%, 09/01/17 (d)

    400,000       400,087  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (d)

    3,500,000       3,502,835  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,890  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,078  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,500,302  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (d)

    8,100,000       8,105,832  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.480%, 08/09/17

    1,009,233     1,000,230  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,927  

1.342%, 11/16/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,499,842  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    4,000,000       4,002,972  

1.475%, 01/10/18 (d)

    3,500,000       3,505,819  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (d)

    2,002,044       2,001,142  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (d)

    1,250,000       1,251,118  
   

 

 

 
      75,270,453  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—3.4%  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    1,993,681       1,999,348  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    4,500,000       4,503,507  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (d)

    8,000,000       8,000,464  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,001,036  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    2,000,000       1,999,854  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    4,998,882       4,999,361  

1.170%, 07/20/17

    1,994,410       1,998,726  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,060  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,002,702  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    4,000,000       4,001,601  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    2,990,678       2,997,180  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (d)

    1,300,000       1,301,296  
   

 

 

 
      37,805,135  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—5.4%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $103,707 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $107,948 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $105,772.

    103,698       103,698  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,011,875 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $8,600,788 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $8,566,948 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $8,772,001.

    8,600,000     $ 8,600,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $11,501,150 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $11,692,433 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $11,730,035.

    11,500,000       11,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $11,008,525 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $2,391 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $12,230,059.

    11,000,000       11,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,004,845 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $5,004,632 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $4,508,413 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $5,103,330.

    5,000,000       5,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,524,296 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $4,030,590 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $4,400,000.

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $10,001,117 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $19,940,618 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $10,201,188.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $2,000,197 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,003,526 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $2,040,000.

    2,000,000     2,000,000  

Royal Bank of Scotland Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.060% to be repurchased at $5,001,031 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $5,105,522 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 1.118% - 2.000%, maturity dates ranging from 07/31/17 - 02/15/25, with a value of $5,100,141.

    5,000,000       5,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      60,703,698  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—1.4%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.060%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    600,000       600,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    1,400,000       1,400,000  

Nordea Bank New York
1.050%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    4,500,000       4,500,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    3,900,000       3,900,000  
   

 

 

 
      16,400,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $190,140,332)

      190,179,286  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—116.7%
(Cost $1,038,413,015) (e)

      1,311,951,684  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(16.7)%

      (187,998,893
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,123,952,791  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $186,360,564 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $190,145,898. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $1,038,413,015. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $288,182,016 and $(14,643,347), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $273,538,669.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 1,012,758,990      $ —       $ —        $ 1,012,758,990  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          109,013,408       —          109,013,408  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          190,179,286       —          190,179,286  

Total Investments

   $ 1,012,758,990      $ 299,192,694     $ —        $ 1,311,951,684  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (190,145,898   $ —        $ (190,145,898

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,311,951,684  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     1,838,340  

Fund shares sold

     597,245  

Dividends and interest

     1,280,502  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,315,667,771  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     190,145,898  

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     462,466  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     750,863  

Distribution and service fees

     90,297  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,228  

Other expenses

     163,228  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     191,714,980  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,123,952,791  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 820,291,958  

Undistributed net investment income

     2,879,752  

Accumulated net realized gain

     27,242,412  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     273,538,669  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,123,952,791  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 651,487,810  

Class B

     392,764,273  

Class E

     79,700,708  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     2,721,087  

Class B

     1,696,742  

Class E

     338,643  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 239.42  

Class B

     231.48  

Class E

     235.35  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $1,038,413,015.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $186,360,564.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 7,184,970  

Interest

     30,340  

Securities lending income

     367,770  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     7,583,080  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     4,596,376  

Administration fees

     17,945  

Custodian and accounting fees

     28,631  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     497,435  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     60,331  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     61,637  

Insurance

     3,603  

Miscellaneous

     8,890  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     5,340,500  

Less broker commission recapture

     (20,052
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     5,320,448  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     2,262,632  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain on investments

     48,212,305  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (3,513,111
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     44,699,194  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 46,961,826  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $54,268.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

    

From Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 2,262,632     $ 7,941,897  

Net realized gain (loss)

     48,212,305       (19,687,432

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,513,111     245,352,793  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     46,961,826       233,607,258  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

    

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (4,618,720     (6,747,382

Class B

     (1,950,478     (3,238,393

Class E

     (461,275     (738,422

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     0       (67,236,609

Class B

     0       (42,539,350

Class E

     0       (8,652,798
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (7,030,473     (129,152,954
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (54,603,967     (139,370,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

     (14,672,614     (34,915,790

Net Assets

    

Beginning of period

     1,138,625,405       1,173,541,195  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,123,952,791     $ 1,138,625,405  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

    

End of period

   $ 2,879,752     $ 7,647,593  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

        

Sales

     39,862     $ 9,504,883       103,786     $ 21,914,681  

Reinvestments

     19,370       4,618,720       360,055       73,983,991  

Redemptions

     (157,153     (37,315,505     (1,101,906     (249,272,832
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (97,921   $ (23,191,902     (638,065   $ (153,374,160
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

        

Sales

     43,174     $ 9,920,433       145,540     $ 31,247,473  

Reinvestments

     8,460       1,950,478       230,328       45,777,743  

Redemptions

     (164,577     (37,765,357     (296,294     (62,975,991
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (112,943   $ (25,894,446     79,574     $ 14,049,225  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     5,942     $ 1,393,772       10,945     $ 2,402,423  

Reinvestments

     1,968       461,275       46,484       9,391,220  

Redemptions

     (31,717     (7,372,666     (55,229     (11,838,802
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (23,807   $ (5,517,619     2,200     $ (45,159
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (54,603,967     $ (139,370,094
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                        
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 231.28     $ 213.79     $ 271.79      $ 268.60      $ 198.30      $ 179.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (a)

     0.59       1.74  (b)      2.26        2.89        1.98        2.22  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     9.26       43.82       (23.66      2.25        70.60        18.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     9.85       45.56       (21.40      5.14        72.58        21.14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (1.71     (2.56     (3.17      (1.95      (2.28      (1.86

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       (25.51     (33.43      0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.71     (28.07     (36.60      (1.95      (2.28      (1.86
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 239.42     $ 231.28     $ 213.79      $ 271.79      $ 268.60      $ 198.30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.26  (d)      22.96       (9.44      1.93        36.85        11.86  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.85  (e)      0.85       0.84        0.84        0.83        0.85  

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

     0.50  (e)      0.80  (b)      0.91        1.07        0.84        1.17  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     11  (d)      31       31        25        22        23  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 651.5     $ 652.0     $ 739.1      $ 853.7      $ 970.0      $ 769.4  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 223.41     $ 207.30     $ 264.50      $ 261.50      $ 193.14      $ 174.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (a)

     0.28       1.16  (b)      1.59        2.15        1.36        1.69  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     8.94       42.40       (22.95      2.21        68.77        18.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     9.22       43.56       (21.36      4.36        70.13        20.13  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (1.15     (1.94     (2.41      (1.36      (1.77      (1.43

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       (25.51     (33.43      0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.15     (27.45     (35.84      (1.36      (1.77      (1.43
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 231.48     $ 223.41     $ 207.30      $ 264.50      $ 261.50      $ 193.14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.13  (d)      22.65       (9.66      1.67        36.51        11.58  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.10  (e)      1.10       1.09        1.09        1.08        1.10  

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

     0.25  (e)      0.55  (b)      0.66        0.82        0.59        0.92  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     11  (d)      31       31        25        22        23  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 392.8     $ 404.3     $ 358.7      $ 446.3      $ 505.0      $ 389.2  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 227.21     $ 210.43     $ 267.99      $ 264.86      $ 195.57      $ 176.60  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (a)

     0.40       1.40  (b)      1.85        2.43        1.60        1.89  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     9.10       43.07       (23.28      2.25        69.65        18.68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     9.50       44.47       (21.43      4.68        71.25        20.57  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (1.36     (2.18     (2.70      (1.55      (1.96      (1.60

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       (25.51     (33.43      0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.36     (27.69     (36.13      (1.55      (1.96      (1.60
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 235.35     $ 227.21     $ 210.43      $ 267.99      $ 264.86      $ 195.57  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.18  (d)      22.78       (9.58      1.78        36.65        11.69  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.00  (e)      1.00       0.99        0.99        0.98        1.00  

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

     0.35  (e)      0.65  (b)      0.76        0.91        0.68        1.01  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     11  (d)      31       31        25        22        23  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 79.7     $ 82.4     $ 75.8      $ 95.1      $ 110.8      $ 98.8  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to $0.01 per share and less than 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to distribution re-designations, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $109,013,408. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $60,703,698. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 119,343,581      $ 0      $ 206,710,125  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$4,596,376      0.820   Of the first $1 billion
     0.780   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$10,818,093    $ 14,362,758      $ 118,334,861      $ 165,788,757      $ 129,152,954      $ 180,151,515  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$7,739,673    $      $ 276,102,312      $ (20,020,425   $ 263,821,560  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had short-term accumulated capital losses of $2,844,097 and long-term accumulated capital losses of $17,176,328 and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
4,598,385      164,648        289,466  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     4,718,553        333,947  

Robert Boulware

     4,722,971        329,528  

Susan C. Gause

     4,746,102        306,398  

Nancy Hawthorne

     4,727,793        324,706  

Barbara A. Nugent

     4,742,674        309,825  

John Rosenthal

     4,733,666        318,834  

Linda B. Strumpf

     4,729,237        323,263  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     4,725,618        326,882  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A and B shares of the Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio returned 16.82% and 16.65%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Index1, returned 15.45%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

In U.S. dollar terms, developed ex-U.S. markets had positive performance for the six-month period, outperforming the U.S. market but trailing emerging markets. The MSCI World ex-USA IMI (net dividends) returned 13.2%, as compared to 8.9% for the Russell 3000 Index and 18.1% for the MSCI Emerging Markets IMI (net dividends).

The U.S. dollar depreciated against most developed ex-U.S. market currencies, particularly the euro. Overall, currency movements had a positive impact on the U.S. dollar-denominated returns of developed ex-U.S. markets.

Small caps (MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Index, net dividends) outperformed large caps (MSCI World ex-U.S. Index, net dividends) by 2.6% for the six-month period. In terms of relative value, large cap value stocks (MSCI World ex-U.S. Value Index, net dividends) underperformed large cap growth stocks (MSCI World ex-U.S. Growth Index, net dividends) by 5.3%, and small cap value stocks (MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Value Index, net dividends) underperformed small cap growth stocks (MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Growth Index, net dividends) by 3.6%.

Profitability premiums were positive in developed ex-U.S. markets for the six-month period. “High-profitability” stocks, as determined by the Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (“Dimensional”), outperformed among both large and small caps.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (net dividends), by 138 basis points, net of fees.

The Portfolio’s general exclusion of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) contributed to outperformance, as REITs underperformed most other sectors during the period. Additionally, the Portfolio’s exclusion of stocks with the lowest profitability and highest relative price, as determined by Dimensional, contributed positively to relative performance, as those securities underperformed. Dimensional defines the small cap universe differently than does MSCI, and as a result the Portfolio had a greater allocation to France. This greater allocation also benefited relative performance, as France was among the strongest-performing countries in the index.

The Portfolio held over 3,500 securities as of June 30, 2017, and is diversified across both countries and sectors. Dimensional designs the Portfolio to provide broad exposure to small cap securities within non-U.S. developed markets. As a result of the Portfolio’s diversified investment approach, performance is determined principally by broad trends in non-U.S. developed equity markets rather than by the behavior of a limited group of securities in a particular industry, country, or asset class. Dimensional will continue to pursue a disciplined approach to identify securities for purchase or sale in the Portfolio.

Joseph Chi

Jed Fogdall

Arun Keswani

Bhanu Singh

Portfolio Managers

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE MSCI WORLD EX-U.S. SMALL CAP INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        Since Inception2  
Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio                      

Class A

       16.82          24.87          12.40          12.56  

Class B

       16.65          24.62          12.11          12.28  
MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Index        15.45          21.26          11.43          12.85  

1 The MSCI World ex-U.S. Small Cap Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of stocks with market capitalizations between US $200 million and $800 million across 23 developed markets, excluding the United States. The index returns shown above were calculated with net dividends: they reflect the reinvestment of dividends after the deduction of the maximum possible withholding taxes.

2 Inception date of the Class A and Class B shares is 10/31/08. Index since inception return is based on the Portfolio’s inception date.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Teleperformance SE      0.3  
UBISOFT Entertainment S.A.      0.3  
Logitech International S.A.      0.3  
Bellway plc      0.3  
MTU Aero Engines AG      0.3  
DS Smith plc      0.3  
LANXESS AG      0.3  
Halma plc      0.3  
Rubis SCA      0.3  
Rentokil Initial plc      0.3  

Top Countries

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Japan      23.3  
United Kingdom      15.4  
Canada      8.3  
Germany      6.5  
Australia      6.1  
Switzerland      5.4  
France      5.3  
Italy      3.9  
Sweden      3.1  
Hong Kong      3.0  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small
Company Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.91    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,168.20        $ 4.89  
   Hypothetical*      0.91    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.28        $ 4.56  

Class B(a)

   Actual      1.16    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,166.50        $ 6.23  
   Hypothetical*      1.16    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.04        $ 5.81  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—99.2% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Australia—6.1%  

Acrux, Ltd. (a)

    41,605     $ 6,885  

Adelaide Brighton, Ltd.

    197,116       852,328  

AED Oil, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    93,946       0  

Ainsworth Game Technology, Ltd.

    51,616       85,665  

Alkane Resources, Ltd. (a)

    120,355       21,755  

ALS, Ltd.

    76,663       438,439  

Altium, Ltd.

    31,832       209,497  

Altona Mining, Ltd. (a)

    67,875       6,780  

AMA Group, Ltd.

    111,029       82,759  

Ansell, Ltd.

    39,937       727,526  

AP Eagers, Ltd.

    7,774       49,945  

ARB Corp., Ltd.

    27,756       335,553  

Ardent Leisure Group

    50,226       72,576  

Arrium, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    972,288       13,661  

AUB Group, Ltd.

    25,969       259,281  

Ausdrill, Ltd.

    110,321       155,543  

Austal, Ltd.

    81,889       115,278  

Australian Agricultural Co., Ltd. (a)

    192,359       274,034  

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.

    174,311       254,793  

Auswide Bank, Ltd.

    9,275       36,627  

Automotive Holdings Group, Ltd.

    101,744       261,924  

Aveo Group

    81,294       173,569  

AVJennings, Ltd.

    10,332       5,200  

AWE, Ltd. (a)

    249,785       85,359  

Bapcor, Ltd.

    23,618       99,610  

Beach Energy, Ltd.

    743,366       327,974  

Beadell Resources, Ltd. (a)

    102,327       17,041  

Bega Cheese, Ltd.

    67,325       337,620  

Bellamy’s Australia, Ltd.

    13,454       71,558  

Billabong International, Ltd. (a)

    56,120       31,919  

Blackmores, Ltd.

    5,495       404,788  

Blue Sky Alternative Investments, Ltd.

    5,962       43,487  

Breville Group, Ltd.

    42,107       337,893  

Brickworks, Ltd.

    5,923       62,701  

BT Investment Management, Ltd.

    25,960       226,719  

Buru Energy, Ltd. (a)

    23,457       2,973  

Cabcharge Australia, Ltd.

    55,813       108,607  

Capral, Ltd.

    136,176       13,604  

Cardno, Ltd. (a)

    69,333       65,029  

Carnarvon Petroleum, Ltd. (a)

    251,902       15,321  

carsales.com, Ltd.

    83,570       739,727  

Cash Converters International, Ltd.

    152,939       37,012  

Cedar Woods Properties, Ltd.

    27,273       109,192  

Cleanaway Waste Management, Ltd.

    693,108       731,582  

Coal of Africa, Ltd. (a)

    133,534       4,516  

Collection House, Ltd.

    19,217       17,199  

Collins Foods, Ltd. (a)

    502       2,276  

Collins Foods, Ltd.

    5,520       25,032  

Cooper Energy, Ltd. (a)

    394,999       115,328  

Corporate Travel Management, Ltd.

    21,828       384,872  

Costa Group Holdings, Ltd.

    53,534       199,927  

Credit Corp. Group, Ltd.

    13,415       182,408  

CSG, Ltd.

    66,837       38,261  

CSR, Ltd.

    239,936       780,111  

Cudeco, Ltd. (a) (b)

    51,210       9,445  

Data #3, Ltd.

    55,471       73,547  

Decmil Group, Ltd.

    56,744       40,606  
Australia—(Continued)  

Downer EDI, Ltd.

    333,686     1,642,334  

DuluxGroup, Ltd.

    165,477       882,046  

DWS, Ltd.

    36,847       42,518  

Elders, Ltd. (a)

    18,937       78,051  

Energy Resources of Australia, Ltd. (a)

    51,910       18,151  

Energy World Corp., Ltd. (a)

    325,379       95,033  

EQT Holdings, Ltd.

    3,062       41,680  

ERM Power, Ltd.

    49,991       45,874  

Euroz, Ltd.

    23,559       19,556  

Event Hospitality and Entertainment, Ltd.

    38,556       396,449  

Evolution Mining, Ltd.

    181,680       337,576  

Fairfax Media, Ltd.

    967,464       817,246  

Finbar Group, Ltd.

    6,909       4,218  

Fleetwood Corp., Ltd. (a)

    22,683       41,145  

FlexiGroup, Ltd.

    49,133       68,823  

Flight Centre Travel Group, Ltd.

    14,871       438,098  

G8 Education, Ltd.

    148,286       411,445  

Gateway Lifestyle

    13,237       19,840  

Global Construction Services, Ltd.

    9,380       4,326  

GrainCorp, Ltd. - Class A

    83,590       607,996  

Grange Resources, Ltd.

    120,000       11,068  

Greencross, Ltd.

    21,334       99,404  

GUD Holdings, Ltd.

    39,734       395,345  

GWA Group, Ltd.

    92,856       225,275  

Hansen Technologies, Ltd.

    47,406       147,205  

HFA Holdings, Ltd.

    45,623       84,152  

Hills, Ltd. (a)

    80,453       9,572  

Horizon Oil, Ltd. (a)

    652,736       21,047  

HT&E, Ltd.

    109,386       221,731  

IDM International, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    1,969       0  

Iluka Resources, Ltd.

    160,998       1,072,831  

Imdex, Ltd. (a)

    100,165       58,189  

IMF Bentham, Ltd.

    49,173       71,427  

Independence Group NL

    112,057       271,112  

Infigen Energy, Ltd. (a)

    343,467       192,602  

Infomedia, Ltd.

    131,353       73,210  

Integrated Research, Ltd.

    28,972       71,562  

International Ferro Metals, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    82,765       0  

Invocare, Ltd.

    38,500       436,247  

IOOF Holdings, Ltd.

    103,265       777,223  

Iress, Ltd.

    57,739       562,744  

iSelect, Ltd.

    46,213       71,360  

iSentia Group, Ltd.

    28,120       46,470  

JB Hi-Fi, Ltd.

    46,350       833,072  

Jupiter Mines, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    59,374       23,750  

K&S Corp., Ltd.

    1,802       2,216  

Karoon Gas Australia, Ltd. (a)

    75,600       74,529  

Kingsgate Consolidated, Ltd. (a)

    121,238       18,598  

Kingsrose Mining, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    102,961       5,935  

MACA, Ltd.

    56,351       71,445  

Macmahon Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    380,170       48,264  

Macquarie Atlas Roads Group

    117,544       506,847  

Magellan Financial Group, Ltd.

    27,343       605,617  

MaxiTRANS Industries, Ltd.

    59,013       30,390  

Mayne Pharma Group, Ltd. (a)

    452,144       376,708  

McMillan Shakespeare, Ltd.

    29,453       303,194  

McPherson’s, Ltd.

    34,460       34,448  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Australia—(Continued)  

Medusa Mining, Ltd. (a)

    60,972     $ 13,080  

Melbourne IT, Ltd.

    41,278       91,167  

Metals X, Ltd. (a)

    75,358       38,798  

Metcash, Ltd. (a)

    385,184       711,530  

Mincor Resources NL (a)

    105,687       14,632  

Mineral Resources, Ltd.

    41,091       341,818  

MMA Offshore, Ltd. (a)

    100,235       11,941  

Monadelphous Group, Ltd.

    40,177       431,434  

Monash IVF Group, Ltd.

    21,931       30,031  

Morning Star Gold NL (a) (b) (c)

    33,455       3  

Mortgage Choice, Ltd.

    48,689       80,420  

Mount Gibson Iron, Ltd. (a)

    382,742       97,082  

Myer Holdings, Ltd.

    355,143       228,003  

MYOB Group, Ltd.

    52,571       138,533  

MyState, Ltd.

    3,899       14,531  

Navitas, Ltd.

    96,272       359,525  

New Hope Corp., Ltd.

    6,285       7,391  

nib holdings, Ltd.

    199,351       878,077  

Nick Scali, Ltd.

    16,348       76,575  

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings, Ltd.

    18,490       19,590  

Northern Star Resources, Ltd.

    220,636       808,564  

Nufarm, Ltd.

    79,335       586,870  

OceanaGold Corp.

    166,811       502,954  

OFX Group, Ltd.

    99,303       122,953  

Orocobre, Ltd. (a) (d)

    49,318       131,864  

Orora, Ltd.

    225,473       496,549  

OrotonGroup, Ltd.

    8,647       6,633  

OZ Minerals, Ltd.

    134,369       765,337  

Pacific Current Group, Ltd.

    1,159       5,924  

Pacific Smiles Group, Ltd.

    13,431       18,775  

Pact Group Holdings, Ltd.

    4,623       21,266  

Paladin Energy, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    612,137       22,113  

Panoramic Resources, Ltd. (a)

    146,618       24,724  

Peet, Ltd.

    88,199       81,278  

Peninsula Energy, Ltd. (a)

    11,352       2,923  

Perpetual, Ltd.

    19,256       825,991  

Perseus Mining, Ltd. (a)

    231,401       51,735  

Platinum Asset Management, Ltd.

    21,691       77,192  

Pluton Resources, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    48,332       0  

PMP, Ltd.

    158,703       91,497  

Premier Investments, Ltd.

    44,992       438,788  

Primary Health Care, Ltd.

    244,279       682,860  

Prime Media Group, Ltd.

    93,371       27,323  

Programmed Maintenance Services, Ltd.

    95,504       136,900  

Qube Holdings, Ltd.

    315,285       637,340  

Quintis, Ltd. (b) (c)

    106,522       25,565  

RCG Corp., Ltd.

    90,942       60,190  

RCR Tomlinson, Ltd. (a)

    61,564       161,220  

Reckon, Ltd.

    36,898       46,794  

Regis Resources, Ltd.

    180,703       526,029  

Reject Shop, Ltd. (The)

    12,421       39,715  

Resolute Mining, Ltd.

    277,334       254,987  

Retail Food Group, Ltd.

    62,545       225,948  

Ridley Corp., Ltd.

    123,003       130,885  

RPMGlobal Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    4,190       1,755  

Ruralco Holdings, Ltd.

    9,291       21,066  

Salmat, Ltd. (a)

    45,807       13,555  
Australia—(Continued)  

Sandfire Resources NL

    40,717     176,614  

Saracen Mineral Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    349,701       315,643  

Select Harvests, Ltd.

    30,640       115,839  

Senex Energy, Ltd. (a)

    248,220       52,468  

Servcorp, Ltd.

    21,215       92,905  

Service Stream, Ltd.

    62,705       63,618  

Seven Group Holdings, Ltd.

    15,634       131,205  

Seven West Media, Ltd.

    408,410       224,832  

SG Fleet Group, Ltd.

    4,537       13,275  

Sigma Healthcare, Ltd.

    560,969       385,488  

Silex Systems, Ltd. (a)

    28,112       7,885  

Silver Chef, Ltd.

    8,928       51,259  

Silver Lake Resources, Ltd. (a)

    112,092       40,668  

Sirtex Medical, Ltd.

    22,520       281,053  

Slater & Gordon, Ltd. (a)

    116,238       7,231  

SmartGroup Corp., Ltd.

    1,922       10,592  

SMS Management & Technology, Ltd.

    35,576       49,058  

Southern Cross Media Group, Ltd.

    229,061       218,962  

Spark Infrastructure Group

    465,240       936,153  

Specialty Fashion Group, Ltd. (a)

    34,701       10,541  

SpeedCast International, Ltd.

    2,909       8,537  

Spotless Group Holdings, Ltd.

    23,095       20,444  

St. Barbara, Ltd. (a)

    192,892       432,944  

Steadfast Group, Ltd.

    104,744       213,963  

Strike Energy, Ltd. (a)

    182,555       8,421  

Sundance Energy Australia, Ltd. (a)

    373,357       17,863  

Sunland Group, Ltd.

    40,150       54,917  

Super Retail Group, Ltd.

    65,652       413,787  

Tabcorp Holdings, Ltd.

    236,852       795,558  

Tassal Group, Ltd.

    80,622       236,361  

Technology One, Ltd.

    85,252       377,159  

Ten Network Holdings, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    109,315       13,443  

Thorn Group, Ltd.

    62,916       68,652  

Tiger Resources, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    591,241       16,723  

Tox Free Solutions, Ltd.

    90,131       166,207  

Treasury Wine Estates, Ltd.

    56,464       570,644  

Troy Resources, Ltd. (a)

    106,145       6,368  

Villa World, Ltd.

    15,952       27,633  

Village Roadshow, Ltd.

    32,709       101,687  

Virgin Australia Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    442,369       54,562  

Virgin Australia International Holding, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    968,773       1  

Virtus Health, Ltd.

    37,091       153,408  

Vista Group International, Ltd.

    7,356       31,484  

Vita Group, Ltd.

    18,112       15,491  

Watpac, Ltd. (a)

    37,999       16,503  

Webjet, Ltd.

    25,862       245,496  

Western Areas, Ltd. (a)

    118,029       191,428  

Westgold Resources, Ltd. (a)

    37,679       53,377  

Whitehaven Coal, Ltd. (a)

    121,287       267,340  

WorleyParsons, Ltd. (a)

    33,331       287,008  

WPP AUNZ, Ltd.

    131,382       126,229  
   

 

 

 
      43,889,206  
   

 

 

 
Austria—1.4%            

A-TEC Industries AG (a) (b) (c) (d)

    1,312       0  

Agrana Beteiligungs AG

    1,453       189,645  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Austria—(Continued)            

ams AG (a)

    23,302     $ 1,511,719  

Andritz AG

    10,323       622,599  

Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (d)

    14,133       158,939  

BUWOG AG (a)

    17,192       494,163  

CA Immobilien Anlagen AG

    20,949       510,981  

DO & Co. AG

    1,857       131,230  

EVN AG

    12,657       189,252  

FACC AG (a)

    2,221       20,868  

IMMOFINANZ AG (a)

    125,781       287,755  

Kapsch TrafficCom AG

    2,222       118,816  

Lenzing AG

    3,209       575,571  

Mayr Melnhof Karton AG

    3,412       446,405  

Oberbank AG

    198       17,641  

Oesterreichische Post AG

    10,867       472,338  

Palfinger AG

    5,947       277,227  

POLYTEC Holding AG

    10,783       203,206  

Porr AG

    1,436       45,383  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (a)

    13,074       330,880  

RHI AG

    8,926       331,114  

Rosenbauer International AG (d)

    1,615       106,405  

S IMMO AG

    24,014       348,386  

S&T AG

    3,445       51,882  

Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment AG (a)

    3,509       230,064  

Semperit AG Holding

    5,443       158,851  

Strabag SE (d)

    6,827       294,719  

Telekom Austria AG (a)

    24,392       192,007  

UBM Development AG

    78       3,330  

UNIQA Insurance Group AG

    14,804       138,065  

Wienerberger AG

    39,101       888,744  

Zumtobel Group AG

    13,016       241,616  
   

 

 

 
      9,589,801  
   

 

 

 
Belgium—2.0%  

Ablynx NV (a)

    15,614       201,252  

Ackermans & van Haaren NV

    8,887       1,484,337  

AGFA-Gevaert NV (a)

    74,984       364,736  

Atenor

    1,089       58,850  

Banque Nationale de Belgique

    92       306,767  

Barco NV

    4,866       499,860  

Bekaert S.A.

    11,685       594,865  

bpost S.A.

    6,013       145,300  

Cie d’Entreprises CFE

    4,729       670,536  

Cie Immobiliere de Belgique S.A.

    1,276       78,834  

D’ieteren S.A.

    8,787       410,926  

Deceuninck NV

    27,313       102,370  

Econocom Group S.A.

    54,992       459,974  

Elia System Operator S.A.

    12,209       691,146  

Euronav NV

    30,049       237,644  

EVS Broadcast Equipment S.A.

    4,761       191,401  

Exmar NV

    10,339       49,622  

Fagron (a)

    17,646       217,061  

Galapagos NV (a)

    16,401       1,252,448  

GIMV NV

    450       27,254  

Ion Beam Applications

    9,771       538,756  

Jensen-Group NV

    738       34,979  

Kinepolis Group NV

    7,011       389,035  
Belgium—(Continued)  

Lotus Bakeries NV

    118     314,147  

MDxHealth (a)

    5,915       31,911  

Melexis NV

    9,084       745,557  

Nyrstar NV (a) (d)

    26,926       164,455  

Ontex Group NV

    8,369       297,380  

Orange Belgium S.A.

    13,209       309,267  

Picanol

    1,475       175,060  

RealDolmen NV

    1,200       36,729  

Recticel S.A.

    18,423       142,851  

Resilux NV

    229       39,975  

Rezidor Hotel Group AB

    37,700       139,618  

Roularta Media Group NV

    1,629       41,614  

Sioen Industries NV

    3,290       106,358  

Sipef S.A.

    3,499       251,762  

Tessenderlo Chemie NV (a)

    13,457       578,779  

ThromboGenics NV (a)

    9,279       33,413  

Umicore S.A.

    25,634       1,785,966  

Van de Velde NV

    2,648       141,708  

Viohalco S.A. (a)

    45,397       148,994  
   

 

 

 
      14,493,497  
   

 

 

 
Cambodia—0.0%  

NagaCorp, Ltd.

    458,000       240,787  
   

 

 

 
Canada—8.3%  

5N Plus, Inc. (a)

    33,732       84,018  

Absolute Software Corp.

    18,754       111,066  

Acadian Timber Corp.

    3,800       55,177  

Advantage Oil & Gas, Ltd. (a)

    96,530       652,813  

Aecon Group, Inc.

    30,622       381,122  

AG Growth International, Inc.

    5,820       259,046  

AGF Management, Ltd. - Class B

    32,280       167,772  

AGT Food & Ingredients, Inc.

    7,901       141,838  

Aimia, Inc.

    40,971       54,657  

AirBoss of America Corp.

    3,761       37,993  

AKITA Drilling, Ltd. - Class A

    2,003       11,044  

Alamos Gold, Inc. - Class A

    95,845       679,961  

Alaris Royalty Corp.

    8,954       159,015  

Algoma Central Corp.

    4,410       44,073  

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

    77,093       811,474  

Alio Gold, Inc. (a)

    5,966       27,005  

Alterra Power Corp.

    15,076       66,149  

Altius Minerals Corp.

    9,660       80,376  

Altus Group, Ltd.

    14,488       313,154  

Amaya, Inc. (a)

    11,800       210,922  

Andrew Peller, Ltd. - Class A

    6,617       55,873  

Asanko Gold, Inc. (a)

    23,027       35,336  

Athabasca Oil Corp. (a)

    78,524       61,158  

ATS Automation Tooling Systems, Inc. (a)

    36,533       374,401  

AuRico Metals, Inc. (a)

    42,144       37,048  

AutoCanada, Inc.

    8,428       124,002  

Avigilon Corp. (a)

    14,381       159,579  

B2Gold Corp. (a)

    313,368       882,012  

Badger Daylighting, Ltd. (d)

    11,862       243,497  

Baytex Energy Corp. (a) (d)

    67,105       163,002  

Bellatrix Exploration, Ltd. (a)

    60,265       34,389  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Canada—(Continued)  

Birchcliff Energy, Ltd.

    60,552     $ 285,297  

Bird Construction, Inc.

    18,612       122,281  

Black Diamond Group, Ltd.

    19,812       42,166  

BlackPearl Resources, Inc. (a)

    117,817       90,852  

BMTC Group, Inc.

    5,387       45,902  

Bonavista Energy Corp.

    62,296       130,184  

Bonterra Energy Corp.

    12,499       161,346  

Boralex, Inc. - Class A

    17,054       288,792  

Brookfield Real Estate Services, Inc.

    800       10,179  

BRP, Inc.

    10,168       297,873  

BSM Technologies, Inc. (a)

    15,600       19,127  

Calfrac Well Services, Ltd. (a) (d)

    35,593       68,891  

Calian Group, Ltd.

    2,846       60,352  

Callidus Capital Corp.

    4,100       44,832  

Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc.

    54,653       224,630  

Canacol Energy, Ltd. (a)

    37,461       123,926  

Canadian Western Bank

    32,028       676,223  

Canam Group, Inc.

    22,324       211,741  

Canfor Corp. (a)

    17,141       258,939  

Canfor Pulp Products, Inc.

    15,297       148,157  

CanWel Building Materials Group, Ltd.

    9,304       47,065  

Capital Power Corp.

    43,408       814,067  

Capstone Mining Corp. (a)

    117,839       85,417  

Cara Operations, Ltd.

    1,150       20,893  

Cardinal Energy, Ltd.

    350       1,303  

Cargojet, Inc.

    1,200       43,501  

Cascades, Inc.

    46,236       630,718  

Celestica, Inc. (a)

    36,485       495,732  

Celestica, Inc. (U.S. Listed Shares) (a)

    223       3,028  

Centerra Gold, Inc.

    62,285       340,051  

Cequence Energy, Ltd. (a)

    86,636       13,362  

Cervus Equipment Corp.

    2,998       25,592  

CES Energy Solutions Corp.

    45,937       204,747  

Chartwell Retirement Residences

    10,400       124,226  

Chesswood Group, Ltd.

    2,000       18,337  

Chinook Energy, Inc. (a)

    27,917       7,319  

Cineplex, Inc. (d)

    19,436       792,248  

Clairvest Group, Inc.

    200       5,301  

Clarke, Inc. (a)

    1,614       13,890  

Clearwater Seafoods, Inc.

    7,044       62,032  

Cogeco Communications, Inc.

    4,920       300,519  

Cogeco, Inc.

    2,309       120,186  

Colliers International Group, Inc.

    12,580       711,069  

Computer Modelling Group, Ltd.

    21,620       169,719  

Continental Gold, Inc. (a)

    20,900       61,565  

Copper Mountain Mining Corp. (a)

    57,011       36,489  

Corby Spirit and Wine, Ltd.

    3,957       64,719  

Corridor Resources, Inc. (a)

    21,385       8,163  

Corus Entertainment, Inc. - B Shares

    31,990       336,230  

Cott Corp.

    38,179       551,429  

Cott Corp. (U.S. Listed Shares) (d)

    2,000       28,880  

Crew Energy, Inc. (a)

    69,029       213,453  

CRH Medical Corp. (a)

    11,000       62,600  

Delphi Energy Corp. (a) (d)

    95,850       90,174  

Denison Mines Corp. (a) (d)

    247,548       106,899  

Descartes Systems Group, Inc. (The) (a)

    28,586       695,472  

DHX Media, Ltd.

    25,796       113,981  
Canada—(Continued)  

DIRTT Environmental Solutions (a)

    14,300     75,536  

Dominion Diamond Corp.

    23,880       300,526  

Dominion Diamond Corp. (U.S. Listed Shares)

    9,238       116,029  

Dorel Industries, Inc. - Class B

    12,134       322,532  

Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. (a)

    40,545       75,662  

E-L Financial Corp., Ltd.

    177       115,334  

Echelon Financial Holdings, Inc. (a)

    900       9,168  

EcoSynthetix, Inc. (a)

    800       1,826  

Eldorado Gold Corp.

    112,292       297,875  

Enbridge Income Fund Holdings, Inc.

    21,718       539,098  

EnerCare, Inc.

    31,725       482,431  

Enerflex, Ltd.

    29,289       425,061  

Enerplus Corp.

    35,800       290,419  

Enghouse Systems, Ltd.

    7,089       287,266  

Ensign Energy Services, Inc.

    51,526       275,351  

Epsilon Energy, Ltd. (a)

    21,856       51,067  

Equitable Group, Inc. (d)

    3,909       179,293  

Equity Financial Holdings, Inc. (a)

    1,100       6,353  

Essential Energy Services Trust (a)

    53,526       26,004  

Evertz Technologies, Ltd.

    9,149       125,580  

Exchange Income Corp. (d)

    3,551       90,528  

Exco Technologies, Ltd.

    13,332       109,798  

EXFO, Inc. (a)

    85       397  

Extendicare, Inc.

    41,356       330,070  

Fiera Capital Corp.

    12,719       134,860  

Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corp.

    8,474       86,583  

First Majestic Silver Corp. (a)

    33,160       275,140  

First National Financial Corp. (d)

    4,907       102,734  

FirstService Corp.

    12,580       807,204  

Fortress Paper, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    7,338       34,743  

Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. (a) (d)

    60,121       294,393  

Freehold Royalties, Ltd.

    30,212       304,030  

Gamehost, Inc.

    4,952       35,322  

Genesis Land Development Corp.

    14,348       38,503  

Genworth MI Canada, Inc. (d)

    12,625       347,363  

Gibson Energy, Inc.

    29,744       384,415  

Glacier Media, Inc. (a)

    9,600       4,516  

Gluskin Sheff & Associates, Inc.

    10,533       136,049  

GMP Capital, Inc. (a)

    28,336       69,485  

Goeasy, Ltd.

    2,000       42,566  

Gran Tierra Energy, Inc. (a)

    109,213       242,546  

Granite Oil Corp.

    10,252       36,603  

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (a)

    14,894       274,266  

Great Panther Silver, Ltd. (a) (d)

    67,206       86,029  

Guyana Goldfields, Inc. (a)

    48,247       226,204  

Hanfeng Evergreen, Inc. (a) (b) (c)

    12,100       0  

Heroux-Devtek, Inc. (a)

    14,606       164,779  

High Liner Foods, Inc.

    4,807       64,832  

HNZ Group, Inc. (a)

    3,031       32,745  

Home Capital Group, Inc. (d)

    20,814       272,694  

Horizon North Logistics, Inc.

    30,612       31,396  

HudBay Minerals, Inc.

    103,103       596,293  

Hudson’s Bay Co. (d)

    16,774       149,657  

IAMGOLD Corp. (a) (d)

    152,782       788,180  

Imperial Metals Corp. (a)

    15,126       55,638  

Indigo Books & Music, Inc. (a)

    1,986       23,753  

Information Services Corp.

    800       10,919  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Canada—(Continued)  

Innergex Renewable Energy, Inc.

    38,391     $ 422,159  

Interfor Corp. (a)

    33,292       476,994  

International Tower Hill Mines, Ltd. (a)

    21,604       10,329  

Intertape Polymer Group, Inc.

    20,313       386,743  

Jean Coutu Group PJC, Inc. (The) - Class A

    19,925       305,758  

Just Energy Group, Inc.

    66,837       350,472  

K-Bro Linen, Inc. (d)

    2,319       72,424  

Kelt Exploration, Ltd. (a)

    26,451       128,094  

Kinaxis, Inc. (a)

    1,060       65,997  

Kingsway Financial Services, Inc. (a)

    8,765       53,734  

Kirkland Lake Gold, Ltd.

    42,041       397,782  

Klondex Mines, Ltd. (a)

    48,447       163,258  

Knight Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    33,205       263,479  

KP Tissue, Inc.

    1,400       15,341  

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp.

    15,800       191,530  

Laurentian Bank of Canada

    13,206       551,642  

Leon’s Furniture, Ltd.

    9,639       130,448  

Lightstream Resources, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    108,373       0  

Linamar Corp.

    12,800       630,919  

Liquor Stores N.A., Ltd.

    12,660       95,965  

Lucara Diamond Corp.

    110,136       234,404  

Lundin Mining Corp.

    44,577       253,341  

MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates, Ltd. (d)

    4,268       222,089  

Magellan Aerospace Corp.

    5,794       90,431  

Mainstreet Equity Corp. (a) (d)

    2,561       71,786  

Major Drilling Group International, Inc. (a)

    36,670       240,074  

Mandalay Resources Corp.

    87,627       25,339  

Manitok Energy, Inc. (a)

    4,196       243  

Manitok Energy, Inc.

    748       43  

Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.

    32,719       826,049  

Martinrea International, Inc.

    32,289       263,680  

Maxim Power Corp. (a)

    2,800       5,873  

Mediagrif Interactive Technologies, Inc.

    4,176       49,527  

Medical Facilities Corp.

    12,861       145,192  

MEG Energy Corp. (a)

    33,700       99,011  

Melcor Developments, Ltd.

    3,120       37,027  

Morguard Corp.

    900       128,219  

Morneau Shepell, Inc.

    16,285       261,705  

MTY Food Group, Inc.

    5,404       193,191  

Mullen Group, Ltd.

    37,792       466,280  

Nautilus Minerals, Inc. (a)

    134,471       22,813  

Nevsun Resources, Ltd.

    81,011       195,531  

New Flyer Industries, Inc.

    17,136       716,731  

New Gold, Inc. (a)

    96,948       308,009  

Newalta Corp. (a)

    23,919       26,560  

Norbord, Inc.

    8,718       271,395  

North American Energy Partners, Inc.

    14,743       64,120  

North West Co., Inc. (The)

    17,071       411,505  

Northern Blizzard Resources, Inc.

    4,700       11,707  

Northland Power, Inc.

    33,879       603,489  

Novelion Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    5,100       47,073  

NuVista Energy, Ltd. (a)

    59,117       298,594  

Obsidian Energy, Ltd. (a)

    163,188       205,118  

Osisko Gold Royalties, Ltd.

    22,106       270,188  

Painted Pony Energy, Ltd. (a)

    38,738       141,295  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    55,071       926,202  

Paramount Resources, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    10,417       153,347  
Canada—(Continued)  

Parex Resources, Inc. (a)

    55,359     629,662  

Parkland Fuel Corp.

    26,463       606,274  

Pason Systems, Inc.

    22,516       335,795  

Pengrowth Energy Corp. (a) (d)

    183,295       144,171  

Petrus Resources, Ltd. (a)

    1,290       2,238  

PHX Energy Services Corp. (a)

    12,350       22,380  

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (d)

    6,998       92,709  

Platinum Group Metals, Ltd. (a)

    3,208       2,696  

Point Loma Resources, Ltd. (a)

    291       88  

Points International, Ltd. (a)

    5,320       48,080  

Polymet Mining Corp. (a)

    38,355       22,774  

Precision Drilling Corp. (a)

    103,898       354,926  

Premium Brands Holdings Corp.

    7,879       565,285  

Primero Mining Corp. (a)

    70,253       24,378  

Pulse Seismic, Inc. (a)

    15,720       31,518  

Pure Technologies, Ltd.

    7,900       29,789  

Quarterhill, Inc.

    58,061       83,725  

Questerre Energy Corp. - Class A (a)

    83,569       41,888  

Raging River Exploration, Inc. (a)

    56,263       350,993  

RB Energy, Inc. (a) (c)

    76,741       54  

Reitmans Canada, Ltd. - Class A

    20,566       68,194  

Richelieu Hardware, Ltd.

    18,390       426,141  

Richmont Mines, Inc. (a)

    20,415       159,000  

RMP Energy, Inc. (a)

    72,808       34,810  

Rocky Mountain Dealerships, Inc.

    3,738       28,681  

Rogers Sugar, Inc. (d)

    35,106       171,632  

Russel Metals, Inc.

    25,722       514,916  

Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (a)

    57,206       88,226  

Sandstorm Gold, Ltd. (a) (d)

    48,383       186,921  

Sandvine Corp.

    44,900       148,536  

Secure Energy Services, Inc.

    55,376       377,913  

SEMAFO, Inc. (a)

    123,983       285,865  

ShawCor, Ltd.

    20,891       426,584  

Sherritt International Corp. (a) (d)

    132,332       78,575  

Sienna Senior Living, Inc.

    14,276       197,825  

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (a)

    18,510       519,844  

Silver Standard Resources, Inc. (a)

    37,551       364,564  

Solium Capital, Inc. (a)

    11,317       85,611  

Spartan Energy Corp. (a)

    23,368       110,820  

Sprott Resource Holdings, Inc. (a)

    112,715       13,907  

Sprott, Inc.

    56,027       98,505  

Stantec, Inc.

    20,482       515,683  

Stella-Jones, Inc.

    10,990       375,091  

Stornoway Diamond Corp. (a)

    70,074       41,608  

Strad Energy Services, Ltd. (a)

    10,641       11,488  

Street Capital Group, Inc. (a)

    5,900       6,142  

Stuart Olson, Inc.

    11,157       45,857  

Student Transportation, Inc.

    27,425       166,225  

SunOpta, Inc. (a)

    26,392       268,642  

Superior Plus Corp.

    44,558       392,391  

Surge Energy, Inc. (d)

    85,275       137,434  

Taseko Mines, Ltd. (a)

    108,786       137,576  

Tembec, Inc. (a)

    32,111       103,999  

Teranga Gold Corp. (a)

    24,518       66,362  

TFI International, Inc.

    25,364       547,063  

Theratechnologies, Inc. (a)

    11,600       76,749  

TMX Group, Ltd.

    7,727       420,433  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Canada—(Continued)  

TORC Oil & Gas, Ltd.

    47,624     $ 186,192  

Torex Gold Resources, Inc. (a)

    16,690       318,279  

Toromont Industries, Ltd.

    22,483       827,682  

Torstar Corp. - Class B

    21,453       24,649  

Total Energy Services, Inc.

    17,786       182,413  

TransAlta Corp.

    62,449       399,215  

TransAlta Renewables, Inc.

    10,414       125,758  

Transcontinental, Inc. - Class A (d)

    26,130       517,845  

TransGlobe Energy Corp. (a)

    36,372       48,242  

Trevali Mining Corp. (a)

    55,100       53,961  

Trican Well Service, Ltd. (a)

    101,707       284,698  

Trilogy Energy Corp. (a)

    19,776       74,267  

Trinidad Drilling, Ltd. (a)

    83,773       125,970  

Uni-Select, Inc.

    13,271       320,518  

Valener, Inc.

    16,303       280,601  

Vecima Networks, Inc.

    2,500       19,278  

Veresen, Inc.

    76,138       1,076,782  

Wajax Corp.

    7,885       137,659  

Wesdome Gold Mines, Ltd. (a) (d)

    38,107       89,626  

West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.

    13,564       642,010  

Western Energy Services Corp. (a)

    27,573       37,209  

Western Forest Products, Inc.

    145,247       262,090  

WestJet Airlines, Ltd.

    861       15,370  

Westshore Terminals Investment Corp.

    23,388       378,919  

Whitecap Resources, Inc.

    27,350       195,297  

Winpak, Ltd.

    9,102       408,635  

Xtreme Drilling Corp. (a)

    4,967       7,890  

Yellow Pages, Ltd. (a) (d)

    6,975       40,017  

ZCL Composites, Inc.

    9,681       97,198  

Zenith Capital Corp. (a) (b) (c)

    12,830       801  
   

 

 

 
      59,207,238  
   

 

 

 
China—0.2%  

APT Satellite Holdings, Ltd.

    164,250       86,283  

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings, Ltd.

    58,500       62,290  

BeijingWest Industries International, Ltd.

    41,200       8,173  

Bund Center Investment, Ltd.

    138,000       79,335  

CGN Mining Co., Ltd.

    145,000       11,701  

China Chuanglian Education Group, Ltd. (a)

    336,000       5,312  

China Display Optoelectronics Technology Holdings, Ltd.

    136,000       20,703  

China Gold International Resources Corp., Ltd. (a)

    62,113       94,836  

China Ludao Technology Co., Ltd. (a)

    56,000       9,611  

Chong Hing Bank, Ltd.

    7,000       14,776  

CITIC Telecom International Holdings, Ltd.

    467,000       149,541  

FIH Mobile, Ltd.

    214,000       66,182  

First Sponsor Group, Ltd.

    8,628       8,275  

Fountain SET Holdings, Ltd.

    422,000       55,142  

Guangnan Holdings, Ltd.

    264,000       34,802  

Guotai Junan International Holdings, Ltd.

    571,600       177,228  

iOne Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    960,000       25,821  

Neo-Neon Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    322,500       36,765  

New Sports Group, Ltd. (a)

    2,230,000       11,711  

Rivera Holdings, Ltd.

    20,000       1,537  

Shenwan Hongyuan HK, Ltd.

    172,500       66,517  

Sino Grandness Food Industry Group, Ltd.

    199,272       35,482  
China—(Continued)  

SITC International Holdings Co., Ltd.

    223,000     175,768  

Varitronix International, Ltd.

    137,000       75,295  
   

 

 

 
      1,313,086  
   

 

 

 
Denmark—2.1%  

ALK-Abello A/S

    1,596       238,156  

Alm Brand A/S

    35,116       313,135  

Ambu A/S - Class B (d)

    9,548       615,699  

Bang & Olufsen A/S (a)

    9,221       154,436  

Bavarian Nordic A/S (a)

    10,666       630,942  

Brodrene Hartmann A/S

    663       39,167  

D/S Norden A/S (a) (d)

    5,328       96,987  

DFDS A/S

    11,185       595,929  

FLSmidth & Co. A/S

    18,666       1,180,140  

GN Store Nord A/S

    52,383       1,530,684  

H+H International A/S - Class B (a)

    1,737       29,131  

Harboes Bryggeri A/S - Class B

    1,454       27,366  

IC Group A/S

    3,209       69,006  

Jeudan A/S (a)

    201       21,763  

Jyske Bank A/S

    14,672       850,422  

Matas A/S

    972       15,387  

NKT A/S (a)

    6,820       548,393  

NNIT A/S

    717       21,910  

Nordjyske Bank A/S

    185       3,268  

Parken Sport & Entertainment A/S

    2,351       30,928  

PER Aarsleff Holding A/S

    8,472       205,761  

Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S

    9,819       490,226  

Rockwool International A/S - B Shares

    3,162       696,542  

Royal Unibrew A/S

    15,546       745,769  

RTX A/S

    2,568       64,006  

Santa Fe Group A/S (a)

    7,121       60,791  

Schouw & Co. AB

    6,963       748,869  

SimCorp A/S

    16,061       972,877  

Solar A/S - B Shares

    2,435       141,238  

Spar Nord Bank A/S

    32,428       425,377  

Sydbank A/S

    26,018       980,553  

TDC A/S

    141,824       826,253  

TK Development A/S (a)

    37,491       60,467  

Topdanmark A/S (a)

    22,026       703,296  

Tryg A/S

    18,564       406,339  

United International Enterprises

    850       177,608  

Vestjysk Bank A/S (a)

    3,300       4,619  

William Demant Holding A/S (a)

    4,204       109,159  

Zealand Pharma A/S (a) (d)

    3,880       77,937  
   

 

 

 
      14,910,536  
   

 

 

 
Faeroe Islands—0.1%  

Bakkafrost P/F

    8,908       335,725  
   

 

 

 
Finland—2.7%  

Aktia Bank Oyj

    3,139       33,598  

Alma Media Oyj

    22,695       154,769  

Amer Sports Oyj (a)

    47,651       1,194,592  

Apetit Oyj

    1,205       19,264  

Aspo Oyj

    8,414       87,132  

Atria Oyj

    2,604       30,536  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Finland—(Continued)  

BasWare Oyj (a)

    3,525     $ 158,979  

Bittium Oyj

    4,041       33,633  

Cargotec Oyj - B Shares

    12,591       799,490  

Caverion Corp. (a) (d)

    38,117       306,088  

Citycon Oyj

    146,997       386,509  

Cramo Oyj

    9,503       284,442  

Elisa Oyj

    30,080       1,166,018  

F-Secure Oyj

    35,820       170,645  

Finnair Oyj

    24,728       181,082  

Fiskars Oyj Abp

    17,515       430,045  

HKScan Oyj - A Shares

    6,704       24,061  

Huhtamaki Oyj

    37,559       1,484,310  

Ilkka-Yhtyma Oyj

    2,976       10,201  

Kemira Oyj

    41,153       520,026  

Kesko Oyj - A Shares

    933       46,535  

Kesko Oyj - B Shares

    24,862       1,267,139  

Konecranes Oyj

    16,662       705,329  

Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj

    13,899       292,459  

Lemminkainen Oyj

    5,098       150,046  

Metsa Board Oyj

    86,501       630,234  

Metso Oyj

    25,057       869,976  

Nokian Renkaat Oyj

    40,917       1,695,457  

Olvi Oyj - A Shares

    6,303       220,665  

Oriola-KD Oyj - B Shares

    53,692       224,628  

Orion Oyj - Class A

    11,274       717,780  

Orion Oyj - Class B

    230       14,686  

Outokumpu Oyj

    102,277       819,709  

Outotec Oyj (a)

    52,402       360,821  

Ponsse Oyj

    3,208       87,176  

Poyry Oyj (a)

    14,295       78,119  

Raisio Oyj - V Shares

    55,399       230,543  

Ramirent Oyj

    31,090       313,881  

Rapala VMC Oyj

    8,902       40,568  

Sanoma Oyj

    31,912       298,267  

Sponda Oyj

    44,426       257,251  

Stockmann Oyj Abp - B Shares (a)

    11,956       103,853  

Talvivaara Mining Co. plc (a) (b) (c)

    286,881       1,868  

Technopolis Oyj

    66,184       279,415  

Teleste Oyj

    772       7,312  

Tieto Oyj

    21,736       672,183  

Tikkurila Oyj

    14,019       303,382  

Uponor Oyj

    19,661       358,695  

Vaisala Oyj - A Shares

    4,116       205,341  

Valmet Oyj

    12,429       241,569  

YIT Oyj

    33,084       277,982  
   

 

 

 
      19,248,289  
   

 

 

 
France—5.3%  

ABC Arbitrage

    7,498       55,336  

Actia Group

    4,338       42,377  

Air France-KLM (a)

    50,893       727,383  

Akka Technologies S.A.

    3,497       182,145  

Albioma S.A.

    13,155       303,176  

Altamir Amboise

    9,152       170,532  

Alten S.A.

    9,511       789,731  

Altran Technologies S.A.

    62,318       1,017,174  
France—(Continued)  

Antalis International SAS (a)

    2,044     5,486  

APRIL S.A.

    8,341       131,454  

Assystem

    4,398       155,861  

Aubay

    1,785       57,490  

Axway Software S.A.

    2,132       74,281  

Bastide le Confort Medical

    590       24,124  

Beneteau S.A.

    15,076       262,377  

BioMerieux

    755       163,463  

Boiron S.A.

    2,586       255,261  

Bonduelle SCA

    6,712       252,576  

Burelle S.A.

    156       202,228  

Catering International Services

    541       12,640  

Cegedim S.A. (a)

    2,643       91,908  

CGG S.A. (a)

    3,847       17,769  

Chargeurs S.A.

    7,964       221,040  

Cie des Alpes

    3,241       108,533  

Coface S.A. (a)

    2,022       20,286  

Dalenys (a)

    1,352       13,432  

Derichebourg S.A.

    31,305       266,530  

Devoteam S.A.

    2,486       197,800  

Edenred

    45,201       1,179,850  

Electricite de Strasbourg S.A.

    88       12,069  

Elior Group

    19,633       573,053  

Elis S.A.

    6,943       159,132  

Eramet (a)

    1,499       74,187  

Esso S.A. Francaise (a)

    1,341       88,717  

Euler Hermes Group

    2,457       292,641  

Eutelsat Communications S.A.

    3,630       92,798  

Exel Industries - A Shares

    618       69,171  

Faurecia

    25,665       1,303,591  

Fleury Michon S.A.

    461       27,394  

Fnac Darty S.A. (a)

    5,410       440,920  

Fnac Darty S.A. (a)

    3,721       303,326  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz S.A.

    5,461       218,824  

GEA

    165       17,196  

GL Events

    3,794       107,007  

Groupe Crit

    1,062       98,876  

Groupe Gorge (a)

    1,266       34,330  

Groupe Open

    722       22,598  

Guerbet

    2,188       196,575  

Haulotte Group S.A.

    5,337       91,087  

Havas S.A.

    18,730       197,685  

HERIGE SADCS

    235       10,171  

HiPay Group S.A. (a)

    1,527       25,517  

ID Logistics Group (a)

    428       66,900  

Imerys S.A.

    3,235       281,634  

Interparfums S.A.

    5,282       200,696  

Ipsen S.A.

    13,044       1,786,281  

IPSOS

    12,134       455,265  

Jacquet Metal Service

    7,386       195,812  

Korian S.A. (d)

    22,136       755,248  

Lagardere SCA

    36,064       1,140,525  

Lanson-BCC

    15       577  

Laurent-Perrier

    1,367       120,245  

Le Belier

    299       15,234  

Le Noble Age

    1,488       102,498  

Lectra

    8,150       224,152  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
France—(Continued)  

Linedata Services

    855     $ 51,188  

LISI

    8,732       416,266  

Maisons France Confort S.A.

    1,526       109,797  

Manitou BF S.A.

    4,534       142,028  

Manutan International

    589       58,278  

Mersen

    8,985       295,402  

METabolic EXplorer S.A. (a)

    6,035       16,337  

Metropole Television S.A.

    15,772       367,225  

MGI Coutier

    3,301       132,024  

Mr. Bricolage

    601       9,611  

Naturex (a)

    2,045       215,903  

Neopost S.A.

    12,528       582,078  

Nexans S.A.

    10,974       601,205  

Nexity S.A. (a)

    12,502       726,754  

NRJ Group (a)

    9,690       120,983  

Oeneo S.A.

    4,362       46,561  

Onxeo S.A. (a)

    4,566       21,997  

Onxeo S.A. (a) (d)

    3,499       16,887  

Orpea

    11,098       1,236,707  

Parrot S.A. (a) (d)

    2,647       28,538  

PCAS

    614       11,938  

Pierre & Vacances S.A. (a) (d)

    2,817       158,456  

Plastic Omnium S.A.

    30,265       1,109,698  

Plastivaloire

    1,576       45,003  

Rallye S.A.

    8,863       182,666  

Rexel S.A.

    55,587       911,061  

Robertet S.A.

    14       6,466  

Rothschild & Co.

    488       17,872  

Rubis SCA

    16,886       1,922,319  

Samse S.A.

    107       17,953  

Sartorius Stedim Biotech

    7,221       560,101  

Savencia S.A.

    2,303       217,166  

Seche Environnement S.A.

    1,555       61,585  

Sequana S.A. (a)

    10,224       12,587  

SES-imagotag S.A. (a)

    383       12,785  

Societe des Bains de Mer et du Cercle des Etrangers a Monaco (a)

    16       605  

Societe Marseillaise du Tunnel Prado-Carenage S.A.

    293       7,060  

Societe pour l’Informatique Industrielle

    713       18,295  

Societe Television Francaise 1

    48,852       685,019  

SOITEC (a)

    5,935       362,792  

Solocal Group (a)

    140,462       184,277  

Somfy S.A.

    1,645       172,101  

Sopra Steria Group (d)

    5,251       838,315  

SPIE S.A.

    11,799       354,787  

Ste Industrielle d’Aviation Latecoere S.A. (a)

    26,469       126,500  

STEF S.A.

    1,145       120,263  

Sword Group

    3,419       139,706  

Synergie S.A.

    4,031       198,557  

Tarkett S.A.

    3,785       176,003  

Technicolor S.A.

    88,305       385,355  

Teleperformance SE

    18,986       2,442,436  

Tessi S.A.

    727       132,482  

TFF Group

    308       48,984  

Thermador Groupe

    1,081       114,977  

Total Gabon

    324       52,689  
France—(Continued)  

Touax S.A. (a)

    1,706     24,142  

Trigano S.A.

    3,132       375,438  

UBISOFT Entertainment S.A. (a)

    41,482       2,355,188  

Union Financiere de France BQE S.A.

    1,257       42,928  

Vallourec S.A. (a) (d)

    64,313       393,939  

Valneva SE (a) (d)

    15,386       52,173  

Vetoquinol S.A.

    1,341       78,311  

Vicat S.A.

    5,373       378,537  

VIEL & Cie S.A.

    4,205       28,143  

Vilmorin & Cie S.A.

    2,684       218,938  

Virbac S.A. (a)

    1,270       203,864  

Vranken-Pommery Monopole S.A.

    958       26,713  
   

 

 

 
      37,987,117  
   

 

 

 
Georgia—0.0%  

BGEO Group plc

    6,261       284,997  
   

 

 

 
Germany—6.3%  

Aareal Bank AG

    26,928       1,067,416  

Adler Modemaerkte AG (a)

    2,828       18,539  

ADLER Real Estate AG (a) (d)

    4,349       67,557  

ADVA Optical Networking SE (a)

    13,833       143,222  

AIXTRON SE (a)

    30,799       216,657  

Allgeier SE

    2,942       69,507  

Amadeus Fire AG

    2,107       185,195  

Aurubis AG

    14,317       1,127,853  

Axel Springer SE

    10,274       617,197  

Basler AG

    236       34,936  

Bauer AG

    4,696       113,120  

BayWa AG

    5,731       203,888  

BayWa AG

    305       10,839  

Bechtle AG

    6,063       780,767  

Bertrandt AG (d)

    1,677       168,199  

Bijou Brigitte AG

    1,603       107,939  

Bilfinger SE (d)

    3,381       132,607  

Biotest AG (a)

    4,221       135,808  

Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA (Xetra Exchange)

    26,420       184,689  

CANCOM SE

    6,787       412,637  

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

    9,550       496,477  

CENIT AG

    3,819       93,823  

CENTROTEC Sustainable AG

    3,158       69,465  

Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGaA

    2,303       194,423  

Comdirect Bank AG

    13,399       149,007  

CompuGroup Medical SE

    8,932       501,410  

Constantin Medien AG (a)

    15,941       37,328  

CropEnergies AG

    9,235       102,137  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA

    17,775       786,007  

Data Modul AG

    138       12,360  

Delticom AG

    1,562       28,299  

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG

    2,815       125,610  

Deutsche Euroshop AG

    6,674       263,285  

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG

    10,699       132,050  

Deutz AG

    35,346       298,269  

DIC Asset AG

    7,859       86,145  

DMG Mori AG

    10,739       603,823  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Germany—(Continued)  

Dr. Hoenle AG

    2,084     $ 78,007  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

    1,062       85,565  

Drillisch AG

    17,268       1,042,633  

Duerr AG

    8,529       1,013,869  

Eckert & Ziegler AG

    1,629       65,119  

Elmos Semiconductor AG

    7,336       161,563  

ElringKlinger AG (d)

    11,206       214,784  

Euromicron AG (a)

    2,048       20,532  

Evotec AG (a)

    24,706       396,388  

Fielmann AG

    2,497       192,613  

Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG

    3,300       22,547  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide

    3,441       304,391  

Freenet AG

    51,967       1,660,080  

FUCHS Petrolub SE

    4,292       202,736  

Gerresheimer AG

    9,821       790,224  

Gerry Weber International AG (d)

    9,842       113,640  

Gesco AG

    4,563       129,302  

GFT Technologies SE (d)

    5,932       123,108  

Grammer AG

    5,154       271,083  

GRENKE AG

    1,704       378,621  

H&R AG GmbH & Co. KGaA (a)

    4,113       57,336  

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

    8,624       188,409  

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (a) (d)

    100,140       304,883  

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.

    2,951       145,249  

HolidayCheck Group AG (a)

    1,815       6,365  

Hornbach Baumarkt AG

    1,543       55,702  

Hugo Boss AG

    9,989       701,120  

Indus Holding AG

    9,706       690,417  

Isra Vision AG

    1,587       269,547  

Jenoptik AG

    19,047       501,009  

K&S AG (d)

    19,765       506,562  

KION Group AG

    8,423       646,682  

Kloeckner & Co. SE

    34,891       368,891  

Koenig & Bauer AG

    4,373       296,023  

Kontron AG (a)

    21,842       78,960  

Krones AG

    5,091       590,866  

KSB AG

    82       42,239  

KWS Saat SE

    859       337,984  

LANXESS AG

    27,203       2,060,159  

LEG Immobilien AG

    15,885       1,494,464  

Leifheit AG

    1,890       73,937  

Leoni AG

    12,471       644,269  

LPKF Laser & Electronics AG (a) (d)

    4,316       46,222  

Manz AG (a) (d)

    1,272       49,141  

Medigene AG (a)

    3,423       43,281  

MLP AG

    20,985       139,994  

MTU Aero Engines AG

    14,899       2,108,157  

Nemetschek SE

    6,185       460,687  

Nexus AG

    2,764       81,723  

Nordex SE (a) (d)

    23,261       285,685  

Norma Group SE

    10,781       560,521  

OHB SE

    2,315       70,279  

OSRAM Licht AG

    21,899       1,749,336  

Paragon AG

    137       10,337  

Patrizia Immobilien AG (a)

    17,552       331,497  

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG

    3,596       526,277  

PNE Wind AG

    24,548       71,503  
Germany—(Continued)  

Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG

    822     41,540  

PSI Software AG

    2,118       34,079  

Puma SE

    549       211,373  

PVA TePla AG (a)

    3,358       10,994  

QSC AG

    26,632       53,094  

R Stahl AG

    1,594       56,401  

Rational AG

    795       423,214  

Rheinmetall AG

    12,940       1,229,240  

Rhoen Klinikum AG

    15,358       448,587  

RIB Software SE (d)

    8,127       137,844  

SAF-Holland S.A.

    23,797       407,734  

Salzgitter AG

    12,083       493,626  

Schaltbau Holding AG (a)

    2,118       92,933  

SHW AG

    2,013       85,445  

Siltronic AG (a)

    2,093       177,568  

Sixt SE

    4,968       300,371  

SMA Solar Technology AG (d)

    3,992       120,337  

SMT Scharf AG (a)

    831       11,536  

Softing AG

    1,971       26,102  

Software AG

    20,357       892,275  

Stabilus S.A.

    3,005       233,339  

Stada Arzneimittel AG (d)

    19,797       1,404,467  

Stroeer SE & Co. KGaA (d)

    8,451       506,940  

Suedzucker AG

    26,310       548,288  

Surteco SE

    1,501       40,695  

Suss Microtec AG (a)

    6,216       73,104  

TAG Immobilien AG

    39,448       620,343  

Takkt AG

    11,656       291,427  

Technotrans AG

    3,008       129,451  

Tele Columbus AG (a)

    1,323       14,669  

TLG Immobilien AG

    6,129       125,449  

Tom Tailor Holding SE (a)

    8,518       75,972  

Traffic Systems SE (d)

    1,794       29,503  

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG

    4,145       46,671  

Vossloh AG (a)

    4,712       303,209  

VTG AG

    4,846       189,067  

Wacker Chemie AG

    2,424       263,216  

Wacker Neuson SE

    10,071       244,183  

Washtec AG

    3,397       262,285  

XING AG

    1,097       292,246  

Zeal Network SE

    1,934       58,543  
   

 

 

 
      44,648,368  
   

 

 

 
Ghana—0.1%            

Tullow Oil plc (a)

    428,207       844,792  
   

 

 

 
Greenland—0.0%            

Gronlandsbanken A/S

    17       1,622  
   

 

 

 
Guernsey, Channel Islands—0.0%            

Raven Russia, Ltd. (a)

    80,649       51,726  
   

 

 

 
Hong Kong—3.0%            

Agritrade Resources, Ltd.

    135,000       33,379  

Alco Holdings, Ltd.

    136,000       34,846  

Allan International Holdings

    20,000       5,712  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong—(Continued)            

Allied Group, Ltd.

    22,000     $ 138,079  

Allied Properties HK, Ltd.

    1,118,024       242,238  

Anxian Yuan China Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    420,000       3,013  

APAC Resources, Ltd. (a)

    47,217       6,412  

Applied Development Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    250,000       17,932  

Arts Optical International Holdings, Ltd.

    16,000       5,328  

Asia Financial Holdings, Ltd.

    278,000       151,332  

Asia Standard International Group, Ltd.

    296,000       85,312  

Asian Growth Properties, Ltd.

    111,584       34,870  

Associated International Hotels, Ltd.

    14,000       41,960  

Auto Italia Holdings (a)

    175,000       1,976  

Bel Global Resources Holdings,
Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    520,000       0  

BEP International Holdings, Ltd.

    1,700,000       54,677  

Bonjour Holdings, Ltd.

    615,000       30,737  

Bossini International Holdings, Ltd.

    302,000       18,208  

Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group, Ltd.

    96,000       28,168  

Brightoil Petroleum Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    664,000       179,819  

Brockman Mining, Ltd. (a)

    2,516,770       44,723  

Burwill Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    1,566,000       43,326  

Cafe de Coral Holdings, Ltd.

    134,000       434,230  

Cash Financial Services Group, Ltd. (a)

    288,000       10,530  

Century City International Holdings, Ltd.

    616,000       57,608  

Champion Technology Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    1,233,093       16,904  

Chen Hsong Holdings

    150,000       41,115  

Cheuk Nang Holdings, Ltd.

    95,574       64,155  

Chevalier International Holdings, Ltd.

    75,139       126,655  

China Billion Resources, Ltd. (a)

    238,000       762  

China Energy Development Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    3,670,000       33,844  

China Flavors & Fragrances Co., Ltd.

    71,446       21,322  

China Healthcare Enterprise Group, Ltd. (a)

    160,000       2,357  

China LNG Group, Ltd. (a)

    1,840,000       34,182  

China Motor Bus Co., Ltd.

    1,200       16,047  

China Soft Power Technology
Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    48,435       1,168  

China Solar Energy Holdings, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    162,000       700  

China Star Entertainment, Ltd. (a)

    126,000       8,243  

China Strategic Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    3,402,500       53,249  

China Ting Group Holdings, Ltd.

    318,550       17,543  

Chinese Estates Holdings, Ltd.

    29,000       40,494  

Chinney Investment, Ltd.

    8,000       3,410  

Chow Sang Sang Holdings International, Ltd.

    119,000       277,846  

Chuang’s China Investments, Ltd.

    511,500       41,932  

Chuang’s Consortium International, Ltd.

    382,357       87,682  

CK Life Sciences International Holdings, Inc.

    1,594,000       134,302  

CMBC Capital Holdings, Ltd.

    750,000       39,397  

CNQC International Holdings, Ltd.

    82,500       27,398  

CNT Group, Ltd.

    246,000       19,852  

Common Splendor International Health Industry Group, Ltd. (a)

    342,000       26,301  

Continental Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    220,000       3,159  

Convoy Global Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    1,314,000       19,186  

CP Lotus Corp. (a)

    1,750,000       26,449  

Crocodile Garments (a)

    216,000       28,767  

Cross-Harbour Holdings, Ltd. (The)

    119,000       177,929  

CSI Properties, Ltd.

    2,574,023       123,706  

Dah Sing Banking Group, Ltd.

    172,671       367,604  

Dah Sing Financial Holdings, Ltd.

    66,260       556,362  
Hong Kong—(Continued)            

Dickson Concepts International, Ltd.

    131,000     52,020  

DMX Technologies Group, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    186,000       2,756  

Eagle Nice International Holdings, Ltd.

    120,000       41,504  

EcoGreen International Group, Ltd.

    118,800       24,042  

Emperor Capital Group, Ltd.

    540,000       48,418  

Emperor Entertainment Hotel, Ltd.

    235,000       56,595  

Emperor International Holdings, Ltd.

    529,250       174,247  

Emperor Watch & Jewellery, Ltd. (a)

    1,520,000       65,222  

ENM Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    556,000       37,589  

Esprit Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    833,950       444,364  

eSun Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    400,000       45,590  

Fairwood Holdings, Ltd.

    26,500       111,505  

Far East Consortium International, Ltd.

    535,269       298,950  

Far East Holdings International, Ltd. (a)

    150,000       14,611  

First Pacific Co., Ltd.

    74,000       54,595  

Future Bright Holdings, Ltd.

    156,000       14,018  

Future World Financial Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    12,575       209  

G-Resources Group, Ltd. (a)

    10,474,800       150,303  

GCL New Energy Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    1,406,000       68,330  

Get Nice Financial Group, Ltd.

    64,350       9,541  

Get Nice Holdings, Ltd.

    2,574,000       90,750  

Giordano International, Ltd.

    512,000       292,509  

Global Brands Group Holding, Ltd. (a)

    896,000       94,107  

Glorious Sun Enterprises, Ltd.

    393,000       46,310  

Gold Peak Industries Holdings, Ltd.

    277,714       27,030  

Golden Resources Development International, Ltd.

    370,000       24,172  

Good Resources Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    420,000       18,587  

Great Eagle Holdings, Ltd.

    44,000       223,740  

Guoco Group, Ltd.

    3,000       34,400  

Haitong International Securities Group, Ltd.

    451,289       266,584  

Hanison Construction Holdings, Ltd.

    148,009       28,627  

Hao Tian Development Group, Ltd. (a)

    858,000       33,561  

Harbour Centre Development, Ltd.

    88,000       169,975  

HKBN, Ltd.

    203,500       204,090  

HKR International, Ltd. (a)

    332,800       179,052  

Hon Kwok Land Investment Co., Ltd.

    140,000       75,680  

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co., Ltd.

    8,800       60,302  

Hong Kong Ferry Holdings Co., Ltd.

    22,000       25,228  

Hong Kong Television Network, Ltd. (a)

    165,000       63,548  

Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels (The)

    21,000       37,927  

Hongkong Chinese, Ltd.

    866,000       160,832  

Hopewell Holdings, Ltd.

    70,000       266,776  

Hsin Chong Group Holdings, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    918,000       41,153  

Huarong Investment Stock Corp., Ltd. (a)

    175,000       25,727  

Hung Hing Printing Group, Ltd.

    252,000       52,932  

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.

    526,000       185,271  

I-CABLE Communications, Ltd. (a)

    177,000       11,121  

Imagi International Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    90,112       7,387  

IPE Group, Ltd.

    285,000       69,712  

IRC, Ltd. (a)

    760,000       24,336  

IT, Ltd.

    220,000       108,485  

ITC Properties Group, Ltd.

    99,556       39,670  

Johnson Electric Holdings, Ltd.

    106,875       371,739  

K Wah International Holdings, Ltd.

    47,045       28,569  

Kader Holdings Co., Ltd.

    264,000       24,633  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong—(Continued)            

Kam Hing International Holdings, Ltd.

    196,000     $ 13,057  

Kantone Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    93,000       6,875  

Karrie International Holdings, Ltd.

    140,000       22,601  

Keck Seng Investments

    72,000       61,787  

Kerry Logistics Network, Ltd.

    107,000       158,173  

Kingmaker Footwear Holdings, Ltd.

    102,000       28,611  

Kowloon Development Co., Ltd.

    159,000       173,516  

KuangChi Science, Ltd. (a)

    66,000       23,417  

Kwan On Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    50,000       10,605  

L’sea Resources International
Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    360,000       4,519  

Lai Sun Development Co., Ltd.

    5,470,666       199,750  

Lai Sun Garment International, Ltd.

    498,800       202,273  

Lam Soon Hong Kong, Ltd.

    15,000       22,094  

Landing International Development, Ltd. (a)

    13,110,000       129,096  

Landsea Green Properties Co., Ltd.

    120,000       9,837  

Li & Fung, Ltd.

    112,000       40,802  

Lifestyle International Holdings, Ltd.

    181,500       249,217  

Lippo China Resources, Ltd.

    2,106,000       71,517  

Lippo, Ltd.

    122,000       73,738  

Lisi Group Holdings, Ltd.

    562,000       44,622  

Liu Chong Hing Investment, Ltd.

    86,000       132,194  

Luk Fook Holdings International, Ltd.

    135,000       461,706  

Luks Group Vietnam Holdings Co., Ltd.

    68,000       22,118  

Lung Kee Bermuda Holdings

    116,000       52,744  

Magnificent Hotel Investment, Ltd.

    1,310,000       39,433  

Man Sang International, Ltd. (a) (b)

    150,000       8,838  

Man Wah Holdings, Ltd. (d)

    583,200       523,791  

Mandarin Oriental International, Ltd.

    7,700       15,401  

Mason Financial Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    5,445,000       71,149  

Matrix Holdings, Ltd.

    36,000       12,081  

Melco International Development, Ltd.

    140,000       375,841  

Midland Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    246,000       66,560  

Midland IC&I, Ltd. (a)

    151,000       8,026  

Ming Fai International Holdings, Ltd.

    145,000       23,062  

Miramar Hotel & Investment

    12,000       27,799  

National Electronic Holdings, Ltd.

    182,600       25,493  

NetMind Financial Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    8,984,000       38,004  

New Century Group Hong Kong, Ltd. (a)

    912,000       16,379  

New Times Energy Corp., Ltd. (a)

    459,450       15,355  

Newocean Energy Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    398,000       121,899  

Next Digital, Ltd. (a)

    414,000       17,234  

Nine Express, Ltd. (a)

    216,000       8,156  

Noble Group, Ltd. (a)

    226,440       76,792  

O Luxe Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    648,000       75,565  

Orange Sky Golden Harvest Entertainment Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    375,882       42,861  

Orient Overseas International, Ltd. (a)

    45,000       323,052  

Oriental Watch Holdings

    215,600       46,882  

Pacific Andes International Holdings, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    1,819,984       6,387  

Pacific Basin Shipping, Ltd. (a)

    976,000       216,363  

Pacific Textiles Holdings, Ltd.

    187,000       215,827  

Paliburg Holdings, Ltd.

    274,000       111,954  

Paradise Entertainment, Ltd. (a)

    168,000       25,368  

Pearl Oriental Oil, Ltd. (a)

    404,000       10,499  

Perfect Shape Beauty Technology, Ltd.

    108,000       10,806  

Pico Far East Holdings, Ltd.

    350,000       146,506  
Hong Kong—(Continued)            

Playmates Holdings, Ltd.

    460,000     67,583  

Playmates Toys, Ltd.

    236,000       42,942  

Polytec Asset Holdings, Ltd.

    565,000       45,074  

Public Financial Holdings, Ltd.

    166,000       75,483  

PYI Corp., Ltd. (a)

    2,140,366       43,829  

Regal Hotels International Holdings, Ltd.

    126,000       110,551  

Rentian Technology Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    180,000       8,993  

Sa Sa International Holdings, Ltd.

    251,199       99,128  

SAS Dragon Holdings, Ltd.

    140,000       40,311  

SEA Holdings, Ltd.

    76,000       97,381  

SEEC Media Group, Ltd. (a)

    860,000       3,855  

Shun Ho Property Investments, Ltd.

    21,615       8,337  

Shun Tak Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    659,500       303,712  

Silver Base Group Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    633,000       41,364  

Sincere Watch Hong Kong, Ltd. (a)

    250,000       5,510  

Sing Tao News Corp., Ltd.

    276,000       34,576  

Singamas Container Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    724,000       112,235  

SIS International Holdings

    16,000       8,279  

Sitoy Group Holdings, Ltd.

    111,000       25,195  

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings, Ltd.

    142,388       186,405  

SOCAM Development, Ltd. (a)

    179,876       47,231  

Solomon Systech International, Ltd. (a)

    920,000       44,833  

Soundwill Holdings, Ltd.

    41,500       100,544  

South China Holdings Co., Ltd. (a)

    1,240,000       48,354  

Stella International Holdings, Ltd.

    161,500       289,593  

Stelux Holdings International, Ltd. (a)

    260,500       21,395  

Styland Holdings, Ltd.

    460,000       11,156  

Success Universe Group, Ltd. (a)

    240,000       6,612  

Sun Hing Vision Group Holdings, Ltd.

    42,000       16,784  

Sun Hung Kai & Co., Ltd.

    270,440       174,137  

Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings, Ltd.

    310,000       4,566  

TAI Cheung Holdings, Ltd.

    206,000       218,999  

Talent Property Group, Ltd. (a)

    420,000       5,714  

Tan Chong International, Ltd.

    63,000       18,640  

Tao Heung Holdings, Ltd.

    204,000       50,358  

Television Broadcasts, Ltd.

    123,500       464,953  

Texwinca Holdings, Ltd.

    300,000       182,141  

Tom Group, Ltd. (a)

    118,000       28,868  

Town Health International Medical Group, Ltd.

    230,000       20,033  

Tradelink Electronic Commerce, Ltd.

    256,000       47,574  

Transport International Holdings, Ltd.

    112,800       364,809  

Trinity, Ltd. (a)

    466,000       28,954  

TSC Group Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    216,000       18,799  

Tsui Wah Holdings, Ltd.

    40,000       6,200  

United Laboratories International Holdings, Ltd. (The) (a)

    241,000       158,983  

Universal Technologies Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    120,000       4,310  

Up Energy Development
Group, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    92,000       285  

Upbest Group, Ltd.

    16,000       2,398  

Value Convergence Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    104,000       14,788  

Valuetronics Holdings, Ltd.

    53,790       31,023  

Vedan International Holdings, Ltd.

    296,000       32,946  

Victory City International Holdings, Ltd.

    839,449       30,101  

Vitasoy International Holdings, Ltd.

    358,000       737,542  

VS International Group, Ltd. (a)

    160,000       6,046  

VST Holdings, Ltd.

    487,200       147,385  

VTech Holdings, Ltd.

    42,500       673,380  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Hong Kong—(Continued)            

Wai Kee Holdings, Ltd.

    54,000     $ 23,724  

Win Hanverky Holdings, Ltd.

    332,000       46,362  

Winfull Group Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    528,000       13,052  

Wing On Co. International, Ltd.

    46,000       151,127  

Wing Tai Properties, Ltd.

    280,000       187,569  

Wonderful Sky Financial Group Holdings, Ltd.

    44,000       11,732  

Xinyi Glass Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    750,000       743,677  

Yat Sing Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    160,000       70,465  

Yeebo International Holdings, Ltd.

    158,000       74,586  

YGM Trading, Ltd.

    46,000       42,812  

Yugang International, Ltd.

    1,466,000       36,243  
   

 

 

 
      21,034,126  
   

 

 

 
India—0.0%  

Vedanta Resources plc

    13,376       112,269  
   

 

 

 
Ireland—0.8%  

C&C Group plc

    134,888       496,918  

FBD Holdings plc (a)

    10,350       97,396  

Glanbia plc

    37,294       729,443  

Greencore Group plc

    314,156       1,007,576  

IFG Group plc

    44,002       91,820  

Independent News & Media plc (a)

    35,056       5,367  

Irish Continental Group plc

    22,664       131,436  

Kingspan Group plc

    44,238       1,520,392  

Smurfit Kappa Group plc

    13,745       427,929  

Tarsus Group plc

    6,119       22,207  

UDG Healthcare plc

    104,367       1,178,102  
   

 

 

 
      5,708,586  
   

 

 

 
Isle of Man—0.2%  

GVC Holdings plc

    61,038       601,597  

Hansard Global plc

    2,566       3,012  

Paysafe Group plc (a)

    74,148       493,295  
   

 

 

 
      1,097,904  
   

 

 

 
Israel—1.0%  

ADO Group, Ltd. (a)

    3,904       53,555  

Africa Israel Investments, Ltd. (a)

    64,935       6,362  

Africa Israel Properties, Ltd. (a)

    4,653       98,736  

Africa Israel Residences, Ltd.

    880       17,987  

Airport City, Ltd. (a)

    25,014       346,120  

Allot Communications, Ltd. (a)

    10,216       51,852  

Alrov Properties and Lodgings, Ltd.

    3,807       111,531  

Amot Investments, Ltd.

    25,066       131,320  

Ashtrom Properties, Ltd.

    6,725       31,043  

AudioCodes, Ltd. (a)

    5,709       35,000  

Avgol Industries 1953, Ltd.

    9,099       11,628  

Azorim-Investment Development & Construction Co., Ltd. (a)

    23,712       25,772  

Bayside Land Corp.

    205       91,382  

Big Shopping Centers, Ltd.

    1,031       73,277  

BioLine RX, Ltd. (a)

    2,565       2,182  

Blue Square Real Estate, Ltd.

    767       35,069  

Cellcom Israel, Ltd. (a)

    13,058       125,606  
Israel—(Continued)  

Ceragon Networks, Ltd. (a)

    14,799     38,357  

Clal Biotechnology Industries, Ltd. (a)

    17,579       18,642  

Clal Insurance Enterprises
Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    7,114       120,222  

Cohen Development & Industrial Buildings, Ltd.

    305       8,823  

Compugen, Ltd. (a)

    14,846       57,174  

Delek Automotive Systems, Ltd.

    10,535       85,829  

Delta-Galil Industries, Ltd.

    4,030       119,316  

Direct Insurance Financial Investments, Ltd.

    5,783       62,404  

El Al Israel Airlines

    54,306       49,955  

Electra Consumer Products 1970, Ltd.

    1,236       24,763  

Electra, Ltd.

    652       130,398  

Elron Electronic Industries, Ltd.

    7,585       45,027  

Energix-Renewable Energies, Ltd.

    13,559       11,398  

Equital, Ltd. (a)

    550       14,413  

Evogene, Ltd. (a)

    5,090       25,500  

First International Bank of Israel, Ltd.

    8,900       161,354  

FMS Enterprises Migun, Ltd.

    910       38,194  

Formula Systems 1985, Ltd.

    2,591       96,943  

Fox Wizel, Ltd.

    1,475       30,980  

Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd. (a)

    7,707       37,734  

Hadera Paper, Ltd. (a)

    1,104       69,539  

Hamlet Israel-Canada, Ltd.

    203       3,207  

Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services, Ltd.

    43,597       257,495  

Hilan, Ltd.

    2,216       40,282  

IDI Insurance Co., Ltd.

    630       36,709  

Industrial Buildings Corp., Ltd. (a)

    39,465       55,082  

Israel Discount Bank, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    134,749       354,716  

Israel Land Development Co., Ltd. (The)

    3,950       36,329  

Jerusalem Oil Exploration (a)

    4,199       252,120  

Kamada, Ltd. (a)

    11,729       69,487  

Kerur Holdings, Ltd.

    931       27,631  

Maabarot Products, Ltd.

    3,435       63,841  

Magic Software Enterprises, Ltd.

    9,462       75,727  

Matrix IT, Ltd.

    14,215       145,886  

Maytronics, Ltd.

    8,215       32,059  

Mazor Robotics, Ltd. (a)

    11,491       198,752  

Meitav Dash Investments, Ltd.

    5,193       21,365  

Melisron, Ltd.

    4,351       228,341  

Menora Mivtachim Holdings, Ltd.

    11,310       142,461  

Migdal Insurance & Financial Holding, Ltd.

    55,471       59,298  

Mivtach Shamir Holdings, Ltd.

    1,401       30,470  

Naphtha Israel Petroleum Corp., Ltd. (a)

    14,775       117,772  

Neto ME Holdings, Ltd.

    788       91,053  

Nova Measuring Instruments, Ltd. (a)

    9,293       210,438  

Oil Refineries, Ltd.

    418,554       184,258  

Partner Communications Co., Ltd. (a)

    21,648       114,637  

Paz Oil Co., Ltd.

    1,481       252,741  

Perion Network, Ltd. (a)

    3,246       6,204  

Phoenix Holdings, Ltd. (The) (a)

    20,176       85,599  

Plasson Industries, Ltd.

    1,729       66,120  

Rami Levi Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing, Ltd.

    1,803       88,500  

Sapiens International Corp. NV

    1,269       14,545  

Scope Metals Group, Ltd.

    646       20,288  

Shapir Engineering & Industry, Ltd.

    13,184       41,891  

Shikun & Binui, Ltd.

    73,332       190,198  

Shufersal, Ltd.

    23,137       121,302  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Israel—(Continued)  

Space Communication, Ltd. (a)

    2,951     $ 21,293  

Strauss Group, Ltd.

    6,965       136,582  

Summit Real Estate Holdings, Ltd.

    2,798       19,820  

Tadiran Holdings, Ltd.

    568       15,913  

Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. (a)

    13,157       315,019  

Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. (U.S. Listed Shares) (a)

    1,303       31,077  

Union Bank of Israel (a)

    7,545       35,662  
   

 

 

 
      6,807,557  
   

 

 

 
Italy—3.9%  

A2A S.p.A.

    481,411       801,691  

ACEA S.p.A.

    23,394       354,760  

Aeffe S.p.A. (a)

    11,359       21,163  

Amplifon S.p.A.

    36,377       480,515  

Anima Holding S.p.A.

    31,184       224,782  

Ansaldo STS S.p.A. (a)

    39,015       497,802  

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore S.p.A. (a)

    63,913       116,827  

Ascopiave S.p.A.

    28,294       112,729  

Astaldi S.p.A.

    20,559       128,631  

Autogrill S.p.A.

    44,414       539,505  

Azimut Holding S.p.A.

    40,582       816,248  

Banca Carige S.p.A. (a)

    156,432       33,550  

Banca Finnat Euramerica S.p.A.

    50,851       21,508  

Banca Generali S.p.A.

    19,591       586,121  

Banca IFIS S.p.A.

    7,714       314,435  

Banca Mediolanum S.p.A.

    39,203       325,843  

Banca Popolare dell’Emilia Romagna SC

    202,667       1,018,647  

Banca Popolare di Sondrio Scarl

    173,614       685,501  

Banca Profilo S.p.A.

    117,883       27,134  

Banco BPM S.p.A. (a) (d)

    390,373       1,317,861  

Banco di Desio e della Brianza S.p.A.

    20,306       59,523  

BasicNet S.p.A.

    13,493       55,155  

Biesse S.p.A.

    6,021       216,787  

Brembo S.p.A.

    45,165       662,961  

Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A.

    8,151       214,269  

Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.

    27,815       696,245  

Cairo Communication S.p.A.

    24,474       107,562  

Caltagirone Editore S.p.A. (a)

    6,273       8,237  

Cementir Holding S.p.A.

    21,979       131,551  

Cerved Information Solutions S.p.A.

    44,102       473,063  

CIR-Compagnie Industriali Riunite S.p.A.

    157,057       220,895  

Credito Emiliano S.p.A.

    35,381       287,134  

Credito Valtellinese S.p.A.

    46,326       197,999  

d’Amico International Shipping S.A. (a)

    60,320       20,264  

Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche S.p.A.

    4,846       118,241  

Datalogic S.p.A.

    8,028       216,460  

Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A.

    149,165       1,054,418  

De’Longhi S.p.A.

    16,896       530,596  

DeA Capital S.p.A.

    18,071       25,218  

DiaSorin S.p.A.

    6,863       528,287  

Ei Towers S.p.A.

    7,035       407,631  

El.En. S.p.A.

    3,399       108,512  

ERG S.p.A.

    21,603       303,813  

Esprinet S.p.A.

    14,507       104,783  

Eurotech S.p.A. (a)

    13,076       19,988  

Falck Renewables S.p.A.

    34,815       46,236  
Italy—(Continued)  

Fincantieri S.p.A. (a)

    79,520     88,952  

FNM S.p.A.

    55,327       33,568  

Geox S.p.A.

    34,378       113,720  

Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso S.p.A. (a)

    52,528       47,440  

Gruppo MutuiOnline S.p.A.

    5,404       73,596  

Hera S.p.A.

    231,619       707,230  

IMMSI S.p.A.

    100,436       49,584  

Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A.

    5,461       502,469  

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane S.p.A.

    27,392       155,974  

Intek Group S.p.A. (a)

    80,757       29,169  

Interpump Group S.p.A.

    28,206       774,116  

Iren S.p.A.

    231,134       536,435  

Italgas S.p.A.

    41,417       209,214  

Italmobiliare S.p.A.

    3,185       87,122  

Juventus Football Club S.p.A. (a)

    147,435       88,875  

La Doria S.p.A.

    3,877       46,397  

Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. (d)

    35,567       166,172  

MARR S.p.A.

    13,428       320,016  

Mediaset S.p.A.

    192,042       755,294  

Moncler S.p.A.

    23,859       559,566  

Nice S.p.A.

    9,890       40,079  

Parmalat S.p.A.

    10,144       35,090  

Piaggio & C S.p.A. (d)

    71,430       176,659  

Prelios S.p.A. (a)

    54,976       7,038  

Prima Industrie S.p.A.

    1,853       52,479  

Prysmian S.p.A.

    56,467       1,666,746  

Reno de Medici S.p.A.

    29,538       12,023  

Reply S.p.A.

    1,643       304,227  

Retelit S.p.A. (a)

    36,769       55,319  

Sabaf S.p.A.

    3,059       50,317  

SAES Getters S.p.A.

    1,416       27,793  

Safilo Group S.p.A. (a)

    10,142       75,209  

Saipem S.p.A. (a)

    74,741       276,274  

Salini Impregilo S.p.A.

    70,140       242,981  

Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. (d)

    16,352       437,185  

Saras S.p.A. (d)

    134,526       313,600  

SAVE S.p.A.

    5,376       127,627  

Snaitech S.p.A. (a)

    21,135       38,571  

Societa Cattolica di Assicurazioni S.c.r.l.

    61,974       482,987  

Societa Iniziative Autostradali e Servizi S.p.A.

    25,981       287,063  

Sogefi S.p.A. (a)

    24,822       133,390  

SOL S.p.A.

    11,001       133,842  

Tamburi Investment Partners S.p.A.

    14,397       82,706  

Tiscali S.p.A. (a)

    802,477       39,215  

Tod’s S.p.A.

    3,954       246,583  

Trevi Finanziaria Industriale S.p.A. (a)

    31,414       24,089  

TXT e-solutions S.p.A.

    1,815       22,487  

Uni Land S.p.A. (a) (b) (c)

    4,937       0  

Unione di Banche Italiane S.p.A.

    7,887       34,223  

Unipol Gruppo Finanziario S.p.A.

    126,457       557,359  

UnipolSai S.p.A.

    34,177       74,881  

Vittoria Assicurazioni S.p.A.

    11,087       151,358  

Yoox Net-A-Porter Group S.p.A. (a)

    21,096       583,523  

Zignago Vetro S.p.A.

    11,476       96,679  
   

 

 

 
      27,475,592  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—23.3%  

77 Bank, Ltd. (The)

    8,000     $ 39,484  

A&A Material Corp.

    12,000       13,272  

A&D Co., Ltd.

    3,000       12,056  

A/S One Corp.

    4,100       191,817  

Achilles Corp.

    6,500       109,132  

Adastria Co., Ltd.

    9,240       257,605  

ADEKA Corp.

    34,600       527,720  

Advan Co., Ltd.

    6,700       68,211  

Advanex, Inc.

    900       13,387  

Aeon Delight Co., Ltd.

    3,900       126,348  

Aeon Fantasy Co., Ltd.

    2,400       69,159  

Aeon Hokkaido Corp.

    2,600       14,041  

AGORA Hospitality Group Co., Ltd. (a)

    27,000       8,424  

Agro-Kanesho Co., Ltd.

    3,500       51,316  

Ahresty Corp.

    9,200       91,011  

Ai Holdings Corp.

    12,200       328,928  

Aica Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    17,200       524,899  

Aichi Bank, Ltd. (The)

    2,600       146,717  

Aichi Corp.

    10,800       75,113  

Aichi Steel Corp.

    4,300       170,249  

Aichi Tokei Denki Co., Ltd.

    1,900       64,108  

Aida Engineering, Ltd.

    20,700       198,526  

Aiphone Co., Ltd.

    4,600       80,833  

Airport Facilities Co., Ltd.

    7,500       40,786  

Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.

    10,400       82,381  

Aizawa Securities Co., Ltd.

    13,800       84,388  

Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (a)

    32,600       102,383  

Akita Bank, Ltd. (The)

    62,000       183,554  

Alconix Corp.

    3,200       56,174  

Alinco, Inc.

    5,800       57,813  

Alpen Co., Ltd.

    7,000       124,864  

Alpha Corp.

    2,200       44,992  

Alpha Systems, Inc.

    3,140       64,118  

Alpine Electronics, Inc.

    16,600       248,757  

Alps Logistics Co., Ltd.

    6,000       38,340  

Altech Corp.

    2,600       85,201  

Amano Corp.

    21,000       437,438  

Amiyaki Tei Co., Ltd.

    1,100       40,666  

Amuse, Inc.

    3,600       97,940  

Anabuki Kosan, Inc.

    400       10,338  

Anest Iwata Corp.

    10,400       95,456  

Anicom Holdings, Inc.

    2,100       45,988  

Anritsu Corp.

    48,800       439,973  

AOI Electronics Co., Ltd.

    1,100       41,222  

AOI TYO Holdings, Inc.

    6,428       63,503  

AOKI Holdings, Inc.

    15,900       201,790  

Aomori Bank, Ltd. (The)

    69,000       244,766  

Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd.

    17,900       638,199  

Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.

    6,600       113,397  

Arata Corp.

    4,200       143,168  

Araya Industrial Co., Ltd.

    26,000       44,206  

Arcland Sakamoto Co., Ltd.

    10,600       142,486  

Arcs Co., Ltd.

    13,364       289,492  

Ardepro Co., Ltd.

    15,000       20,273  

Argo Graphics, Inc.

    2,800       64,478  

Ariake Japan Co., Ltd.

    5,700       397,389  

Arisawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    14,300       110,140  
Japan—(Continued)  

Arrk Corp. (a)

    22,600     23,561  

Artnature, Inc.

    5,000       32,273  

Asahi Broadcasting Corp.

    2,400       17,430  

Asahi Co., Ltd.

    4,500       52,544  

Asahi Diamond Industrial Co., Ltd.

    21,200       156,071  

Asahi Holdings, Inc.

    9,000       148,085  

Asahi Kogyosha Co., Ltd.

    1,700       45,438  

Asahi Net, Inc.

    5,000       22,885  

Asahi Printing Co., Ltd.

    200       4,677  

ASAHI YUKIZAI Corp.

    25,000       55,298  

Asahipen Corp.

    4,000       6,366  

Asanuma Corp.

    24,000       69,359  

Asatsu-DK, Inc.

    12,800       320,622  

Asax Co., Ltd.

    1,800       27,019  

Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd.

    16,000       42,810  

ASKA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    7,500       112,619  

ASKUL Corp. (d)

    2,700       83,097  

Asunaro Aoki Construction Co., Ltd.

    5,800       43,678  

Ateam, Inc.

    600       15,940  

Atom Corp.

    11,100       76,098  

Atsugi Co., Ltd.

    61,000       65,625  

Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd.

    22,700       368,653  

Avex Group Holdings, Inc.

    12,000       161,076  

Awa Bank, Ltd. (The)

    73,000       497,428  

Axell Corp.

    3,800       26,623  

Axial Retailing, Inc.

    5,100       194,722  

Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd.

    15,400       152,756  

Bank of Iwate, Ltd. (The)

    6,000       239,723  

Bank of Kochi, Ltd. (The)

    16,000       18,105  

Bank of Nagoya, Ltd. (The)

    5,400       204,254  

Bank of Okinawa, Ltd. (The)

    9,160       372,778  

Bank of Saga, Ltd. (The)

    61,000       141,486  

Bank of the Ryukyus, Ltd.

    15,800       231,913  

Belc Co., Ltd.

    2,800       139,413  

Belluna Co., Ltd.

    13,800       164,948  

Benefit One, Inc.

    5,400       216,029  

Best Denki Co., Ltd. (a)

    30,400       42,532  

Bic Camera, Inc.

    23,500       249,652  

Biofermin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    500       13,514  

BML, Inc.

    7,600       147,877  

Bookoff Corp.

    4,700       33,051  

BP Castrol KK

    2,600       43,403  

Broadleaf Co., Ltd.

    10,200       62,998  

BRONCO BILLY Co., Ltd.

    2,400       56,217  

Bull-Dog Sauce Co., Ltd.

    600       11,712  

Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd.

    19,000       145,980  

C Uyemura & Co., Ltd.

    2,800       143,895  

C.I. Takiron Corp.

    18,000       95,802  

CAC Holdings Corp.

    6,200       58,091  

Can Do Co., Ltd.

    3,500       52,611  

Canare Electric Co., Ltd.

    800       17,545  

Canon Electronics, Inc.

    7,400       151,791  

Capcom Co., Ltd.

    14,000       332,198  

Carlit Holdings Co., Ltd.

    7,300       38,760  

Cawachi, Ltd.

    5,700       137,911  

Central Glass Co., Ltd.

    75,000       323,395  

Central Security Patrols Co., Ltd.

    3,300       59,496  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Central Sports Co., Ltd.

    1,600     $ 64,146  

Chiba Kogyo Bank, Ltd. (The)

    16,000       84,247  

Chilled & Frozen Logistics Holdings Co., Ltd.

    2,800       33,061  

CHIMNEY Co., Ltd.

    1,400       34,596  

Chino Corp.

    2,700       29,939  

Chiyoda Co., Ltd.

    5,800       152,091  

Chiyoda Corp.

    6,000       35,350  

Chiyoda Integre Co., Ltd.

    4,600       91,290  

Chofu Seisakusho Co., Ltd.

    5,700       135,976  

Chori Co., Ltd.

    5,000       93,326  

Chubu Shiryo Co., Ltd.

    7,900       104,385  

Chudenko Corp.

    8,600       223,171  

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.

    35,000       73,611  

Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. (a)

    68,200       17,549  

Chugai Ro Co., Ltd.

    29,000       57,675  

Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd.

    22,000       169,593  

Chukyo Bank, Ltd. (The)

    3,900       79,619  

Chuo Gyorui Co., Ltd.

    2,000       5,165  

Chuo Spring Co., Ltd.

    14,000       42,898  

Ci:z Holdings Co., Ltd.

    7,500       283,275  

Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.

    28,700       201,885  

CKD Corp.

    18,900       288,510  

Clarion Co., Ltd.

    34,000       129,507  

Cleanup Corp.

    7,300       56,295  

CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.

    3,900       53,643  

CMK Corp.

    18,200       151,193  

Cocokara fine, Inc.

    5,700       282,082  

COLOPL, Inc.

    8,100       82,191  

Colowide Co., Ltd.

    17,000       289,836  

Computer Engineering & Consulting, Ltd.

    5,200       99,724  

Computer Institute of Japan, Ltd.

    2,000       10,117  

CONEXIO Corp.

    6,200       106,727  

COOKPAD, Inc. (d)

    12,600       102,406  

Corona Corp.

    5,600       56,790  

Cosel Co., Ltd.

    9,900       121,946  

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.

    21,800       344,299  

Cosmos Initia Co., Ltd.

    3,500       13,410  

Create Medic Co., Ltd.

    1,800       15,620  

Create Restaurants Holdings, Inc.

    4,700       42,468  

Create SD Holdings Co., Ltd.

    8,300       192,078  

Cresco, Ltd.

    2,000       66,366  

CROOZ, Inc.

    1,400       33,577  

CTI Engineering Co., Ltd.

    4,800       49,000  

D.A. Consortium Holdings, Inc.

    7,600       99,582  

Dai Nippon Toryo Co., Ltd.

    47,000       128,293  

Dai-Dan Co., Ltd.

    12,000       141,283  

Dai-ichi Seiko Co., Ltd.

    3,100       60,138  

Daibiru Corp.

    19,800       206,387  

Daido Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    10,000       27,481  

Daido Metal Co., Ltd.

    11,200       101,649  

Daido Steel Co., Ltd.

    36,000       207,833  

Daidoh, Ltd.

    10,800       42,469  

Daihatsu Diesel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    9,000       54,305  

Daihen Corp.

    36,000       283,687  

Daiho Corp.

    25,000       118,982  

Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd.

    14,000       76,641  

Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku-Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    5,000       58,477  
Japan—(Continued)  

Daiken Corp.

    4,800     103,281  

Daiken Medical Co., Ltd.

    4,400       31,464  

Daiki Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd.

    9,000       49,785  

Daikoku Denki Co., Ltd.

    2,700       41,475  

Daikokutenbussan Co., Ltd.

    1,900       96,099  

Daikokuya Holdings Co., Ltd. (a)

    21,000       17,037  

Daikyo, Inc.

    115,000       234,678  

Daikyonishikawa Corp.

    4,100       54,878  

Dainichi Co., Ltd.

    4,100       28,645  

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    25,000       198,431  

Daio Paper Corp.

    25,300       341,547  

Daisan Bank, Ltd. (The)

    5,100       77,855  

Daiseki Co., Ltd.

    10,700       238,094  

Daiseki Eco. Solution Co., Ltd.

    2,400       27,949  

Daishi Bank, Ltd. (The)

    111,000       512,075  

Daishinku Corp.

    2,600       39,075  

Daisue Construction Co., Ltd.

    2,300       20,995  

Daisyo Corp.

    3,100       49,580  

Daito Bank, Ltd. (The)

    52,000       75,484  

Daito Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    3,960       87,419  

Daitron Co., Ltd.

    800       9,091  

Daiwa Industries, Ltd.

    11,000       120,252  

Daiwabo Holdings Co., Ltd.

    61,000       212,572  

DCM Holdings Co., Ltd.

    37,900       332,784  

Denka Co., Ltd.

    24,000       124,101  

Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    21,000       108,252  

Denyo Co., Ltd.

    4,800       83,480  

Descente, Ltd.

    13,700       185,658  

Digital Arts, Inc.

    500       17,504  

Dip Corp.

    4,800       97,607  

DKK-Toa Corp.

    2,200       13,858  

DKS Co., Ltd.

    18,000       79,891  

DMG Mori Co., Ltd.

    23,500       387,650  

DMW Corp.

    700       11,733  

Doshisha Co., Ltd.

    8,200       156,137  

Doutor Nichires Holdings Co., Ltd.

    11,500       244,335  

DSB Co., Ltd.

    5,300       30,134  

DTS Corp.

    6,600       202,157  

Dunlop Sports Co., Ltd.

    4,900       49,129  

Duskin Co., Ltd.

    13,700       352,741  

DyDo Group Holdings, Inc.

    2,700       136,124  

Dynic Corp.

    16,000       26,359  

Eagle Industry Co., Ltd.

    7,800       131,899  

Earth Chemical Co., Ltd.

    2,700       139,085  

Ebara Jitsugyo Co., Ltd.

    2,500       33,136  

EDION Corp.

    28,900       262,544  

eGuarantee, Inc.

    1,200       28,233  

Ehime Bank, Ltd. (The)

    11,400       143,805  

Eidai Co., Ltd.

    10,000       45,305  

Eighteenth Bank, Ltd. (The)

    70,000       200,627  

Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd.

    4,600       139,300  

Eizo Corp.

    6,300       247,586  

Elecom Co., Ltd.

    5,100       103,182  

Elematec Corp.

    4,000       65,075  

EM Systems Co., Ltd.

    1,800       41,684  

en-japan, Inc.

    6,800       177,646  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Endo Lighting Corp.

    2,600     $ 26,591  

Enplas Corp.

    3,400       104,866  

Enshu, Ltd. (a)

    23,000       23,979  

EPS Holdings, Inc.

    7,900       123,970  

eRex Co., Ltd.

    2,100       18,205  

ESPEC Corp.

    7,100       108,391  

Excel Co., Ltd.

    2,500       32,580  

Exedy Corp.

    11,600       327,424  

F-Tech, Inc.

    3,600       46,016  

F@N Communications, Inc.

    9,600       85,040  

Faith, Inc.

    2,680       29,543  

FALCO HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.

    3,100       42,226  

Fancl Corp.

    5,300       97,354  

FCC Co., Ltd.

    12,600       254,447  

FDK Corp. (a)

    25,000       29,786  

Feed One Co., Ltd.

    41,380       84,481  

Ferrotec Holdings Corp.

    10,400       134,701  

FIDEA Holdings Co., Ltd.

    62,510       104,257  

Fields Corp.

    6,000       64,467  

Financial Products Group Co., Ltd.

    20,000       191,144  

FINDEX, Inc.

    3,900       32,244  

First Juken Co., Ltd.

    3,400       47,037  

Foster Electric Co., Ltd.

    8,800       151,995  

FP Corp.

    3,100       167,771  

France Bed Holdings Co., Ltd.

    9,300       82,781  

Freund Corp.

    2,400       30,435  

FTGroup Co., Ltd.

    1,500       12,640  

Fudo Tetra Corp.

    60,300       96,790  

Fuji Co., Ltd.

    6,700       171,580  

Fuji Corp., Ltd.

    8,600       57,191  

Fuji Kiko Co., Ltd.

    7,600       49,957  

Fuji Kyuko Co., Ltd. (d)

    13,000       140,843  

Fuji Oil Co., Ltd.

    21,100       63,767  

Fuji Oil Holdings, Inc.

    21,300       492,012  

Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd.

    2,800       95,313  

Fuji Seal International, Inc.

    14,000       386,937  

Fuji Soft, Inc.

    7,300       206,540  

Fujibo Holdings, Inc.

    3,700       104,046  

Fujicco Co., Ltd.

    7,100       162,606  

Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd.

    9,500       53,150  

Fujikura Rubber, Ltd.

    5,800       33,943  

Fujikura, Ltd.

    86,800       728,772  

Fujimi, Inc.

    7,000       144,913  

Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    4,800       150,884  

Fujisash Co., Ltd.

    24,500       21,838  

Fujishoji Co., Ltd.

    1,300       13,218  

Fujita Kanko, Inc.

    800       26,252  

Fujitec Co., Ltd.

    19,500       255,102  

Fujitsu Frontech, Ltd.

    4,500       71,642  

Fujitsu General, Ltd.

    2,000       46,411  

Fujiya Co., Ltd.

    500       11,157  

FuKoKu Co., Ltd.

    5,100       45,678  

Fukuda Corp.

    1,600       75,965  

Fukui Bank, Ltd. (The)

    92,000       230,624  

Fukui Computer Holdings, Inc.

    600       20,181  

Fukushima Bank, Ltd. (The)

    112,000       86,761  

Fukushima Industries Corp.

    4,600       177,169  
Japan—(Continued)  

Fukuyama Transporting Co., Ltd.

    53,000     337,023  

FULLCAST Holdings Co., Ltd.

    4,300       49,779  

Fumakilla, Ltd.

    5,000       42,771  

Funai Electric Co., Ltd.

    7,900       63,358  

Funai Soken Holdings, Inc.

    7,780       198,351  

Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. (The)

    5,000       35,096  

Furukawa Co., Ltd.

    105,000       182,831  

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.

    10,500       62,498  

Furusato Industries, Ltd.

    3,700       55,816  

Furuya Metal Co., Ltd.

    1,700       38,972  

Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd.

    4,000       129,926  

Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.

    2,600       64,241  

Futaba Corp.

    10,200       179,084  

Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd.

    19,600       177,542  

Future Corp.

    8,400       65,823  

Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

    7,400       422,673  

G-Tekt Corp.

    7,700       143,875  

Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.

    1,600       46,774  

GCA Corp.

    4,900       43,752  

Gecoss Corp.

    4,600       55,085  

Genki Sushi Co., Ltd.

    1,600       32,145  

Genky Stores, Inc.

    2,400       64,124  

Geo Holdings Corp.

    12,300       127,563  

GLOBERIDE, Inc.

    3,500       60,531  

Glory, Ltd.

    5,700       187,189  

GMO Click Holdings, Inc.

    1,800       12,675  

GMO internet, Inc.

    20,400       265,315  

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. (d)

    2,900       161,004  

Godo Steel, Ltd.

    4,100       73,093  

Goldcrest Co., Ltd.

    7,230       160,171  

Grandy House Corp.

    3,600       13,673  

Gree, Inc.

    26,400       230,266  

GSI Creos Corp.

    28,000       34,447  

Gun-Ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

    1,800       58,334  

Gunze, Ltd.

    69,000       248,057  

Gurunavi, Inc.

    8,500       137,769  

H-One Co., Ltd.

    6,000       65,898  

Hagihara Industries, Inc.

    2,000       52,529  

Hakudo Co., Ltd.

    500       7,607  

Hakuto Co., Ltd.

    5,900       74,841  

Hakuyosha Co., Ltd.

    800       21,410  

Hamakyorex Co., Ltd.

    5,600       139,928  

Hanwa Co., Ltd.

    64,000       458,939  

Happinet Corp.

    5,000       87,767  

Hard Off Corp. Co., Ltd.

    3,700       38,085  

Harima Chemicals Group, Inc.

    7,100       58,610  

Haruyama Holdings, Inc.

    5,400       49,522  

Hazama Ando Corp.

    54,490       343,780  

Heiwa Corp.

    200       4,462  

Heiwa Real Estate Co., Ltd.

    14,400       232,286  

Heiwado Co., Ltd.

    11,200       239,945  

HI-LEX Corp.

    7,700       195,485  

Hibiya Engineering, Ltd.

    7,800       133,512  

Hiday Hidaka Corp.

    4,846       120,764  

Himaraya Co., Ltd.

    2,600       20,427  

Hioki EE Corp.

    2,300       45,339  

Hiramatsu, Inc.

    8,300       48,916  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Hirano Tecseed Co., Ltd.

    500     $ 6,135  

Hirata Corp.

    700       72,853  

HIS Co., Ltd.

    1,400       42,196  

Hisaka Works, Ltd.

    9,600       83,460  

Hitachi Kokusai Electric, Inc.

    14,600       341,135  

Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.

    2,500       51,284  

Hitachi Zosen Corp.

    61,600       303,723  

Hochiki Corp.

    6,300       100,787  

Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.

    1,800       72,136  

Hogy Medical Co., Ltd.

    4,400       293,642  

Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc.

    35,000       266,921  

Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.

    27,000       66,038  

Hokkan Holdings, Ltd.

    25,000       94,987  

Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

    8,000       34,857  

Hokkoku Bank, Ltd. (The)

    101,000       388,513  

Hokuetsu Bank, Ltd. (The)

    8,000       190,488  

Hokuetsu Industries Co., Ltd.

    7,000       64,018  

Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co., Ltd.

    47,900       375,733  

Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

    28,000       34,203  

Hokuriku Electric Power Co.

    14,200       127,894  

Hokuriku Electrical Construction Co., Ltd.

    3,000       24,772  

Hokuriku Gas Co., Ltd.

    1,000       24,641  

Hokuto Corp.

    7,100       124,986  

Honeys Holdings Co., Ltd.

    6,930       74,938  

Hoosiers Holdings Co., Ltd.

    8,000       69,280  

Horiba, Ltd.

    6,400       389,987  

Hosiden Corp.

    20,000       229,355  

Hosokawa Micron Corp.

    2,200       96,116  

Howa Machinery, Ltd.

    5,700       39,487  

Hurxley Corp.

    800       7,942  

Hyakugo Bank, Ltd. (The)

    88,000       358,447  

Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd. (The)

    98,000       324,238  

I-Net Corp.

    3,520       41,568  

IBJ Leasing Co., Ltd.

    7,200       173,047  

Ichibanya Co., Ltd.

    1,700       58,169  

Ichigo, Inc.

    39,300       117,483  

Ichiken Co., Ltd.

    12,000       42,283  

Ichikoh Industries, Ltd.

    9,000       72,571  

ICHINEN HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.

    7,400       80,272  

Ichiyoshi Securities Co., Ltd.

    12,600       105,921  

Icom, Inc.

    3,800       85,107  

Idec Corp.

    8,800       114,663  

IDOM, Inc.

    20,400       140,831  

Iino Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.

    32,200       138,219  

IJT Technology Holdings Co., Ltd.

    9,000       48,261  

Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd.

    26,000       35,726  

Imagica Robot Holdings, Inc.

    4,500       28,787  

Imasen Electric Industrial

    7,200       84,387  

Imperial Hotel, Ltd.

    1,300       25,723  

Inaba Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    8,100       307,859  

Inaba Seisakusho Co., Ltd.

    2,100       27,110  

Inabata & Co., Ltd.

    17,700       235,276  

Inageya Co., Ltd.

    9,700       163,087  

Ines Corp.

    9,500       95,202  

Infocom Corp.

    4,000       76,921  

Infomart Corp.

    15,400       117,084  

Information Services International-Dentsu, Ltd.

    4,300       100,913  
Japan—(Continued)  

Innotech Corp.

    8,200     48,717  

Intage Holdings, Inc.

    5,800       114,894  

Internet Initiative Japan, Inc.

    9,800       177,840  

Inui Global Logistics Co., Ltd.

    5,355       40,042  

Iriso Electronics Co., Ltd.

    2,500       201,599  

Ise Chemicals Corp.

    5,000       21,802  

Iseki & Co., Ltd.

    7,400       145,076  

Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. (a)

    12,200       125,113  

Ishii Iron Works Co., Ltd.

    900       13,147  

Ishizuka Glass Co., Ltd.

    5,000       9,755  

Istyle, Inc.

    1,700       13,467  

Itfor, Inc.

    10,300       56,800  

Itochu Enex Co., Ltd.

    19,400       172,065  

Itochu-Shokuhin Co., Ltd.

    2,400       100,982  

Itoki Corp.

    15,600       133,963  

IwaiCosmo Holdings, Inc.

    7,900       87,253  

Iwaki & Co., Ltd.

    9,000       34,781  

Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd.

    25,000       40,120  

Iwatani Corp.

    58,000       360,192  

Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd.

    500       20,057  

Izutsuya Co., Ltd. (a)

    4,700       18,268  

J Trust Co., Ltd.

    1,400       11,046  

J-Oil Mills, Inc.

    4,000       142,442  

Jafco Co., Ltd.

    6,400       258,748  

Jalux, Inc.

    2,400       58,083  

Jamco Corp. (d)

    3,400       74,839  

Janome Sewing Machine Co., Ltd.

    7,099       56,366  

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Ltd.

    5,000       69,346  

Japan Display, Inc. (a) (d)

    60,000       113,350  

Japan Drilling Co., Ltd. (a)

    2,100       42,069  

Japan Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd.

    10,200       32,891  

Japan Material Co., Ltd.

    1,800       33,692  

Japan Medical Dynamic Marketing, Inc.

    3,000       25,507  

Japan Oil Transportation Co., Ltd.

    100       2,381  

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.

    6,000       124,839  

Japan Property Management Center Co., Ltd.

    2,000       24,685  

Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.

    37,000       139,743  

Japan Radio Co., Ltd.

    4,000       51,406  

Japan Steel Works, Ltd. (The)

    23,200       363,669  

Japan Transcity Corp.

    12,000       48,630  

Japan Wool Textile Co., Ltd. (The)

    19,700       164,357  

Jastec Co., Ltd.

    5,100       56,145  

JBCC Holdings, Inc.

    7,000       51,968  

JCU Corp.

    3,200       113,797  

Jeol, Ltd.

    26,000       136,379  

Jimoto Holdings, Inc.

    67,900       123,487  

JINS, Inc.

    4,200       234,297  

JK Holdings Co., Ltd.

    5,600       32,884  

JMS Co., Ltd.

    15,000       43,422  

Joban Kosan Co., Ltd.

    1,700       27,268  

Joshin Denki Co., Ltd.

    14,000       202,334  

JP-Holdings, Inc.

    17,900       48,032  

JSP Corp.

    5,100       153,998  

Juki Corp.

    11,200       163,094  

Juroku Bank, Ltd. (The)

    122,000       385,529  

Justsystems Corp.

    9,700       144,448  

JVC Kenwood Corp.

    53,300       159,325  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-20


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

K&O Energy Group, Inc.

    5,400     $ 85,266  

K’s Holdings Corp.

    5,700       111,394  

kabu.com Securities Co., Ltd.

    47,800       161,254  

Kadokawa Dwango (a)

    12,508       161,892  

Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd.

    7,200       147,865  

Kakiyasu Honten Co., Ltd.

    3,800       65,679  

Kameda Seika Co., Ltd.

    4,100       200,403  

Kamei Corp.

    8,700       118,504  

Kanaden Corp.

    7,200       74,546  

Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co., Ltd.

    12,000       78,380  

Kanamoto Co., Ltd.

    8,800       293,072  

Kandenko Co., Ltd.

    37,000       389,134  

Kanematsu Corp.

    149,000       305,417  

Kanematsu Electronics, Ltd.

    4,300       132,317  

Kanemi Co., Ltd.

    100       3,032  

Kansai Urban Banking Corp.

    11,000       131,744  

Kanto Denka Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    15,000       132,342  

Kappa Create Co., Ltd. (a)

    2,100       23,849  

Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    8,600       111,121  

Katakura & Co-op Agri Corp.

    8,000       19,205  

Katakura Industries Co., Ltd.

    9,500       112,607  

Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    7,100       190,847  

Kato Works Co., Ltd.

    3,800       107,142  

Kawada Technologies, Inc.

    1,500       100,278  

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    2,600       54,892  

Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

    7,000       18,880  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (a) (d)

    122,000       293,415  

Kawasumi Laboratories, Inc.

    4,900       29,669  

Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd.

    14,500       90,355  

Keihin Co., Ltd./Minato-Ku Tokyo Japan

    23,000       32,759  

Keihin Corp.

    15,600       213,388  

Keiyo Bank, Ltd. (The)

    89,000       385,942  

Keiyo Co., Ltd.

    14,400       100,165  

Kenko Mayonnaise Co., Ltd.

    3,200       92,326  

KEY Coffee, Inc.

    6,700       131,040  

KFC Holdings Japan, Ltd.

    4,000       70,986  

Kimoto Co., Ltd.

    14,900       33,059  

Kimura Chemical Plants Co., Ltd.

    3,300       10,842  

King Jim Co., Ltd.

    5,800       49,763  

Kinki Sharyo Co., Ltd. (The) (a)

    1,200       27,536  

Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd. (a)

    19,000       59,411  

Kintetsu World Express, Inc.

    10,800       190,788  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    8,100       219,658  

Kita-Nippon Bank, Ltd. (The)

    2,900       84,005  

Kitagawa Iron Works Co., Ltd.

    3,100       65,045  

Kitamura Co., Ltd.

    3,700       23,093  

Kitano Construction Corp.

    14,000       40,796  

Kito Corp.

    5,900       60,605  

Kitz Corp.

    31,200       291,694  

Kiyo Bank, Ltd. (The)

    25,000       433,784  

KLab, Inc. (a)

    10,600       168,186  

KNT-CT Holdings Co., Ltd. (a)

    33,000       50,859  

Koa Corp.

    10,200       189,312  

Koatsu Gas Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    11,100       80,255  

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.

    2,400       113,915  

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (a)

    5,000       17,782  

Kobelco Eco-Solutions Co., Ltd.

    6,000       23,443  
Japan—(Continued)  

Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd.

    10,400     193,961  

Kohsoku Corp.

    4,000       38,031  

Koike Sanso Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    7,000       18,112  

Kojima Co., Ltd. (a)

    12,000       32,912  

Kokusai Co., Ltd.

    3,400       28,602  

Kokuyo Co., Ltd.

    33,800       461,876  

KOMAIHALTEC, Inc.

    1,800       35,147  

Komatsu Seiren Co., Ltd.

    10,200       65,521  

Komatsu Wall Industry Co., Ltd.

    2,700       49,339  

Komeri Co., Ltd.

    12,300       313,199  

Komori Corp.

    18,900       243,590  

Konaka Co., Ltd.

    7,300       39,152  

Kondotec, Inc.

    7,900       66,461  

Konishi Co., Ltd.

    9,900       141,825  

Konoike Transport Co., Ltd.

    3,200       43,679  

Kosaido Co., Ltd. (a)

    3,700       11,993  

Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd.

    2,500       62,527  

Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd.

    6,700       219,157  

Kourakuen Holdings Corp.

    2,900       47,199  

Krosaki Harima Corp.

    19,000       73,383  

KRS Corp.

    2,200       50,583  

KU Holdings Co., Ltd.

    8,000       69,029  

Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd.

    91,000       292,554  

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

    21,195       122,115  

Kura Corp.

    3,300       151,893  

Kurabo Industries, Ltd.

    76,000       175,730  

Kureha Corp.

    5,200       257,674  

Kurimoto, Ltd.

    3,500       63,588  

Kuroda Electric Co., Ltd.

    10,900       213,756  

Kusuri No. Aoki Holdings Co., Ltd.

    4,900       256,682  

KYB Corp.

    74,000       380,131  

Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.

    30,000       102,180  

Kyoei Steel, Ltd.

    6,100       101,276  

Kyokuto Boeki Kaisha, Ltd.

    9,000       21,554  

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    11,400       183,608  

Kyokuto Securities Co., Ltd.

    7,600       108,975  

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd.

    3,500       96,255  

KYORIN Holdings, Inc.

    15,500       344,485  

Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd.

    6,518       189,697  

Kyoritsu Printing Co., Ltd.

    6,800       20,458  

Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    16,000       83,967  

Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd.

    8,000       32,577  

Kyowa Exeo Corp.

    32,300       543,968  

Kyowa Leather Cloth Co., Ltd.

    3,300       27,590  

Kyudenko Corp.

    8,100       290,430  

Kyushu Financial Group, Inc.

    67,100       424,744  

LAC Co., Ltd.

    5,900       77,797  

Land Business Co., Ltd.

    7,100       18,575  

Lasertec Corp.

    12,200       170,462  

LEC, Inc.

    4,400       108,171  

Leopalace21 Corp.

    82,400       511,787  

Life Corp.

    4,400       123,783  

LIFULL Co., Ltd.

    17,000       149,281  

Linical Co., Ltd.

    1,700       27,086  

Link And Motivation, Inc.

    8,900       64,129  

Lintec Corp.

    17,100       409,759  

Livesense, Inc. (a)

    3,500       21,614  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-21


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Look, Inc.

    11,000     $ 24,060  

M&A Capital Partners Co., Ltd. (a)

    1,200       55,376  

Macnica Fuji Electronics Holdings, Inc.

    14,550       213,230  

Maeda Corp.

    40,000       441,209  

Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd.

    5,700       86,195  

Maeda Road Construction Co., Ltd.

    21,000       419,308  

Maezawa Kasei Industries Co., Ltd.

    5,700       63,840  

Maezawa Kyuso Industries Co., Ltd.

    3,900       53,230  

Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd.

    40,000       331,353  

Mamiya-Op Co., Ltd.

    1,900       20,373  

Mandom Corp.

    5,200       282,370  

Mani, Inc.

    5,700       149,175  

Mars Engineering Corp.

    3,600       79,222  

Marubun Corp.

    8,200       57,546  

Marudai Food Co., Ltd.

    38,000       177,715  

Marufuji Sheet Piling Co., Ltd.

    13,000       30,895  

Maruha Nichiro Corp.

    13,900       367,117  

Maruka Machinery Co., Ltd.

    900       15,025  

Marusan Securities Co., Ltd.

    7,600       63,316  

Maruwa Co., Ltd.

    3,700       153,342  

Maruyama Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    1,500       23,618  

Maruzen CHI Holdings Co., Ltd. (a)

    11,900       38,512  

Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd.

    23,000       96,536  

Marvelous, Inc.

    9,500       93,290  

Matsuda Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    5,900       77,984  

Matsui Construction Co., Ltd.

    7,800       62,079  

Matsui Securities Co., Ltd.

    2,000       16,336  

Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd.

    2,500       93,548  

Max Co., Ltd.

    11,000       158,962  

Maxvalu Nishinihon Co., Ltd.

    2,400       35,421  

Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd.

    4,100       72,468  

MCJ Co., Ltd.

    4,300       45,344  

MEC Co., Ltd.

    5,800       72,201  

Media Do Co., Ltd.

    1,000       24,649  

Medical System Network Co., Ltd.

    5,300       24,127  

Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.

    8,000       223,016  

Meidensha Corp.

    58,000       199,237  

Meiji Shipping Co., Ltd.

    8,500       32,049  

Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd.

    7,500       95,853  

Meiko Network Japan Co., Ltd.

    7,200       96,001  

Meisei Industrial Co., Ltd.

    13,500       81,935  

Meitec Corp.

    9,500       404,996  

Meito Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    3,000       38,264  

Meiwa Corp.

    8,100       32,167  

Meiwa Estate Co., Ltd.

    5,200       37,013  

Melco Holdings, Inc.

    4,500       128,363  

Menicon Co., Ltd.

    900       29,569  

Michinoku Bank, Ltd. (The)

    57,000       93,859  

Micronics Japan Co., Ltd. (d)

    8,600       85,239  

Mie Bank, Ltd. (The)

    4,300       97,569  

Mikuni Corp.

    3,000       12,582  

Milbon Co., Ltd.

    3,660       205,943  

Mimasu Semiconductor Industry Co., Ltd.

    6,800       102,658  

Minato Bank, Ltd. (The)

    6,300       119,489  

Ministop Co., Ltd.

    5,400       113,195  

Miraial Co., Ltd.

    2,900       28,265  

Mirait Holdings Corp.

    22,200       249,626  
Japan—(Continued)  

Miroku Jyoho Service Co., Ltd.

    5,900     125,487  

Misawa Homes Co., Ltd.

    6,700       60,226  

Mitani Corp.

    7,800       294,389  

Mitani Sekisan Co., Ltd.

    4,100       103,817  

Mito Securities Co., Ltd.

    24,000       67,785  

Mitsuba Corp.

    12,300       227,419  

Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd.

    8,000       55,522  

Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Ltd. (a)

    12,000       86,353  

Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd.

    11,800       332,946  

Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.

    2,000       58,018  

Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd.

    4,800       137,864  

Mitsubishi Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    59,000       139,089  

Mitsuboshi Belting, Ltd.

    17,000       188,873  

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

    300,000       428,207  

Mitsui High-Tec, Inc.

    9,500       152,327  

Mitsui Home Co., Ltd.

    9,000       59,341  

Mitsui Matsushima Co., Ltd.

    5,200       64,572  

Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.

    216,000       847,822  

Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.

    6,100       176,915  

Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co., Ltd.

    37,000       101,160  

Mitsumura Printing Co., Ltd.

    5,000       11,346  

Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

    12,900       82,851  

Miyaji Engineering Group, Inc.

    18,000       38,541  

Miyazaki Bank, Ltd. (The)

    60,000       197,660  

Miyoshi Oil & Fat Co., Ltd.

    2,800       35,799  

Mizuno Corp.

    33,000       188,201  

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    3,500       252,622  

Modec, Inc.

    3,000       66,903  

Monex Group, Inc.

    73,600       195,170  

Money Partners Group Co., Ltd.

    7,100       32,052  

Monogatari Corp. (The)

    1,700       86,837  

MORESCO Corp.

    2,500       46,330  

Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.

    52,000       395,750  

Morita Holdings Corp.

    11,200       175,778  

Morozoff, Ltd.

    9,000       51,047  

Mory Industries, Inc.

    2,800       57,598  

Mr Max Corp.

    10,500       51,080  

MTI, Ltd.

    9,200       59,454  

Mugen Estate Co., Ltd.

    400       3,293  

Murakami Corp.

    3,000       58,520  

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd.

    7,900       229,232  

Musashino Bank, Ltd. (The)

    11,200       344,480  

Mutoh Holdings Co., Ltd.

    9,000       20,201  

N Field Co., Ltd.

    1,300       16,785  

NAC Co., Ltd.

    3,600       32,130  

Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

    60,000       341,568  

Nafco Co., Ltd.

    1,400       20,785  

Nagaileben Co., Ltd.

    5,600       130,374  

Nagano Bank, Ltd. (The)

    3,500       61,926  

Nagano Keiki Co., Ltd.

    4,200       28,799  

Nagase & Co., Ltd.

    2,600       39,615  

Nagatanien Holdings Co., Ltd.

    8,000       101,002  

Nagawa Co., Ltd.

    2,800       99,462  

Nakabayashi Co., Ltd.

    11,000       31,153  

Nakamuraya Co., Ltd.

    1,600       72,513  

Nakanishi, Inc.

    4,100       166,045  

Nakano Corp.

    4,000       21,947  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-22


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Nakayama Steel Works, Ltd.

    6,300     $ 36,449  

Nakayamafuku Co., Ltd.

    2,000       14,014  

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

    18,956       111,817  

Nanto Bank, Ltd. (The)

    9,200       261,753  

Narasaki Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    4,000       10,420  

Natori Co., Ltd.

    2,600       49,203  

NDS Co., Ltd.

    2,200       60,395  

NEC Capital Solutions, Ltd.

    3,800       62,582  

NEC Networks & System Integration Corp.

    7,800       169,664  

NET One Systems Co., Ltd.

    31,600       299,675  

Neturen Co., Ltd.

    9,800       93,071  

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. (a)

    9,900       13,765  

New Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (a)

    6,000       36,378  

Nexyz Group Corp.

    1,300       23,484  

Nice Holdings, Inc.

    31,000       42,309  

Nichi-iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    13,200       206,168  

Nichia Steel Works, Ltd.

    13,000       32,656  

Nichias Corp.

    33,000       381,968  

Nichiban Co., Ltd.

    8,000       68,107  

Nichicon Corp.

    20,100       216,370  

Nichiden Corp.

    2,600       90,501  

Nichiha Corp.

    9,600       339,094  

NichiiGakkan Co., Ltd.

    11,800       117,239  

Nichimo Co., Ltd.

    16,000       25,232  

Nichireki Co., Ltd.

    9,000       106,464  

Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd.

    1,660       52,709  

Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    7,600       59,285  

Nihon Eslead Corp.

    2,700       44,184  

Nihon House Holdings Co., Ltd.

    15,000       70,654  

Nihon Kagaku Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    3,000       43,985  

Nihon Kohden Corp.

    4,400       101,758  

Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.

    14,000       82,619  

Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd.

    31,600       471,827  

Nihon Plast Co., Ltd.

    2,500       29,015  

Nihon Tokushu Toryo Co., Ltd.

    2,200       32,071  

Nihon Trim Co., Ltd.

    1,300       53,094  

Nihon Unisys, Ltd.

    16,900       267,610  

Nihon Yamamura Glass Co., Ltd.

    38,000       61,656  

Nikkato Corp.

    300       1,608  

Nikkiso Co., Ltd.

    18,600       179,010  

Nikko Co., Ltd.

    1,800       35,762  

Nikkon Holdings Co., Ltd.

    22,600       523,308  

Nippon Air Conditioning Services Co., Ltd.

    9,600       57,736  

Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    4,500       86,180  

Nippon Carbide Industries Co., Inc.

    23,000       39,185  

Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd. (d)

    3,900       121,263  

Nippon Ceramic Co., Ltd.

    5,200       121,089  

Nippon Chemi-Con Corp.

    59,000       214,484  

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.

    30,000       60,749  

Nippon Chemiphar Co., Ltd.

    800       36,768  

Nippon Coke & Engineering Co., Ltd.

    71,000       62,020  

Nippon Concrete Industries Co., Ltd.

    14,000       50,518  

Nippon Denko Co., Ltd.

    43,865       155,259  

Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    12,500       257,303  

Nippon Felt Co., Ltd.

    8,600       39,026  

Nippon Filcon Co., Ltd.

    5,200       28,380  

Nippon Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.

    4,300       38,116  
Japan—(Continued)  

Nippon Flour Mills Co., Ltd.

    22,500     361,143  

Nippon Gas Co., Ltd.

    9,600       311,451  

Nippon Hume Corp.

    8,200       49,889  

Nippon Kanzai Co., Ltd.

    4,800       85,034  

Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd.

    1,900       26,066  

Nippon Kodoshi Corp.

    1,600       18,423  

Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.

    5,000       142,205  

Nippon Koshuha Steel Co., Ltd.

    31,000       22,877  

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co., Ltd.

    198,000       471,305  

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.

    7,000       143,376  

Nippon Parking Development Co., Ltd.

    65,100       94,528  

Nippon Pillar Packing Co., Ltd.

    6,500       92,883  

Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd.

    3,200       63,987  

Nippon Rietec Co., Ltd.

    5,800       64,529  

Nippon Road Co., Ltd. (The)

    27,000       142,489  

Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.

    15,000       302,006  

Nippon Seisen Co., Ltd.

    6,000       38,035  

Nippon Sharyo, Ltd. (a)

    26,000       66,454  

Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (a)

    33,000       273,281  

Nippon Signal Co., Ltd.

    18,700       172,423  

Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.

    46,000       254,686  

Nippon Steel & Sumikin Bussan Corp.

    5,196       249,741  

Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.

    80,500       471,320  

Nippon Systemware Co., Ltd.

    1,300       21,468  

Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.

    23,200       122,799  

Nippon Valqua Industries, Ltd.

    6,000       118,871  

Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd. (d)

    54,000       112,424  

Nipro Corp.

    24,900       325,010  

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.

    61,000       274,412  

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.

    1,200       23,291  

Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd.

    97,000       515,035  

Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd.

    8,800       90,134  

Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd.

    4,400       140,538  

Nissan Shatai Co., Ltd.

    1,300       12,959  

Nissan Tokyo Sales Holdings Co., Ltd.

    11,000       41,407  

Nissei ASB Machine Co., Ltd.

    2,100       73,081  

Nissei Build Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    18,000       100,104  

Nissei Corp.

    3,700       33,369  

Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd.

    6,000       57,015  

Nissha Printing Co., Ltd. (d)

    8,700       241,851  

Nisshin Fudosan Co.

    12,300       64,154  

Nisshin Oillio Group, Ltd. (The)

    51,000       299,567  

Nisshin Steel Co., Ltd.

    6,196       68,207  

Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.

    47,000       477,750  

Nissin Corp.

    30,000       145,597  

Nissin Electric Co., Ltd.

    14,800       157,212  

Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    15,200       241,843  

Nissui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    5,100       62,576  

Nitta Corp.

    6,800       211,966  

Nitta Gelatin, Inc.

    4,500       28,922  

Nittan Valve Co., Ltd.

    6,300       22,060  

Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd.

    2,200       118,342  

Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.

    49,000       236,068  

Nitto FC Co., Ltd.

    4,500       38,050  

Nitto Fuji Flour Milling Co., Ltd.

    400       14,012  

Nitto Kogyo Corp.

    9,000       142,283  

Nitto Kohki Co., Ltd.

    4,100       94,003  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-23


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Nitto Seiko Co., Ltd.

    12,500     $ 51,369  

Nittoc Construction Co., Ltd.

    11,050       56,805  

Nittoku Engineering Co., Ltd.

    5,200       144,462  

NJS Co., Ltd.

    3,300       40,314  

Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd.

    4,800       244,587  

NOF Corp.

    52,000       662,845  

Nohmi Bosai, Ltd.

    7,000       100,936  

Nojima Corp.

    4,200       65,238  

Nomura Co., Ltd.

    12,000       273,862  

Noritake Co., Ltd.

    4,200       144,004  

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd.

    4,000       34,848  

Noritz Corp.

    11,400       226,447  

North Pacific Bank, Ltd.

    122,400       429,267  

NS Solutions Corp.

    10,200       242,946  

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.

    41,000       82,706  

NSD Co., Ltd.

    10,670       192,423  

Nuflare Technology, Inc.

    800       47,842  

Obara Group, Inc.

    4,400       240,286  

Odelic Co., Ltd.

    1,000       41,699  

Oenon Holdings, Inc.

    21,000       52,561  

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, Ltd. (The)

    125,000       360,894  

Ohara, Inc.

    2,900       32,656  

Ohashi Technica, Inc.

    4,600       57,422  

Ohsho Food Service Corp.

    3,600       137,236  

Oiles Corp.

    8,000       141,661  

Oita Bank, Ltd. (The)

    57,000       219,673  

Okabe Co., Ltd.

    14,000       129,192  

Okamoto Industries, Inc.

    16,000       186,211  

Okamoto Machine Tool Works, Ltd.

    14,000       30,703  

Okamura Corp.

    26,300       249,949  

Okasan Securities Group, Inc.

    29,000       186,772  

Okaya Electric Industries Co., Ltd.

    8,900       31,644  

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

    22,700       322,334  

Okinawa Cellular Telephone Co.

    4,400       147,345  

Okinawa Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

    13,507       308,844  

OKK Corp.

    31,000       35,166  

OKUMA Corp.

    43,000       409,794  

Okumura Corp.

    57,000       383,898  

Okura Industrial Co., Ltd.

    15,000       79,998  

Okuwa Co., Ltd.

    10,000       115,179  

Olympic Group Corp.

    4,900       26,881  

ONO Sokki Co., Ltd.

    4,200       28,479  

Onoken Co., Ltd.

    6,500       100,772  

Onward Holdings Co., Ltd.

    49,000       362,820  

Open House Co., Ltd.

    6,500       200,578  

OPT Holding, Inc.

    4,700       61,102  

Optex Group Co., Ltd.

    4,700       152,425  

Organo Corp.

    14,000       68,740  

Origin Electric Co., Ltd.

    17,000       46,973  

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry, Ltd.

    5,900       74,341  

Osaka Soda Co., Ltd.

    25,000       121,358  

Osaka Steel Co., Ltd.

    5,900       114,263  

OSAKA Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd.

    2,600       43,058  

Osaki Electric Co., Ltd.

    11,000       82,423  

OSG Corp.

    19,600       399,608  

Otsuka Kagu, Ltd. (d)

    5,500       45,032  

OUG Holdings, Inc.

    7,000       16,385  
Japan—(Continued)  

Outsourcing, Inc.

    3,100     151,388  

Oyo Corp.

    7,400       104,183  

Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd.

    16,700       217,254  

Pacific Metals Co., Ltd. (a)

    61,000       160,498  

Pack Corp. (The)

    4,600       146,186  

Pal Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

    3,800       98,845  

Paltac Corp.

    11,150       376,032  

PanaHome Corp. (d)

    32,000       340,477  

Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd.

    6,000       262,595  

Parco Co., Ltd.

    8,100       97,618  

Paris Miki Holdings, Inc.

    10,600       44,330  

Pasco Corp.

    6,000       19,472  

Pasona Group, Inc.

    6,200       57,227  

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd.

    90,500       514,865  

PIA Corp.

    300       10,093  

Pilot Corp.

    9,900       420,555  

Piolax, Inc.

    10,500       293,283  

Pioneer Corp. (a)

    117,700       236,248  

Plenus Co., Ltd.

    7,800       164,870  

Press Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    37,000       172,177  

Pressance Corp.

    10,400       137,551  

Prestige International, Inc.

    13,400       144,945  

Prima Meat Packers, Ltd.

    48,000       282,103  

Pronexus, Inc.

    6,700       78,438  

Proto Corp.

    4,400       68,570  

PS Mitsubishi Construction Co., Ltd.

    8,800       38,635  

Qol Co., Ltd.

    3,400       51,037  

Raito Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    16,900       178,901  

Rasa Industries, Ltd.

    26,000       32,002  

Renaissance, Inc.

    2,800       49,384  

Rengo Co., Ltd.

    72,300       419,774  

Renown, Inc. (a) (d)

    29,200       37,906  

Resort Solution Co., Ltd.

    4,000       13,108  

Retail Partners Co., Ltd.

    1,300       13,608  

Rheon Automatic Machinery Co., Ltd.

    5,000       55,990  

Rhythm Watch Co., Ltd.

    25,000       51,158  

Riberesute Corp.

    4,300       32,458  

Ricoh Leasing Co., Ltd.

    5,600       196,172  

Right On Co., Ltd.

    5,900       51,563  

Riken Corp.

    3,500       158,245  

Riken Keiki Co., Ltd.

    6,000       111,885  

Riken Technos Corp.

    15,000       79,712  

Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd.

    2,700       105,771  

Ringer Hut Co., Ltd.

    4,200       90,992  

Rion Co., Ltd.

    2,200       33,971  

Riso Kagaku Corp.

    9,458       184,499  

Riso Kyoiku Co., Ltd.

    11,590       91,962  

Rock Field Co., Ltd.

    6,600       113,476  

Rokko Butter Co., Ltd.

    3,600       85,045  

Roland DG Corp.

    3,000       68,340  

Round One Corp.

    24,800       234,868  

Royal Holdings Co., Ltd. (d)

    9,000       206,147  

Ryobi, Ltd.

    47,000       191,513  

Ryoden Corp.

    9,000       62,515  

Ryosan Co., Ltd.

    10,800       393,701  

Ryoyo Electro Corp.

    7,800       124,424  

S Foods, Inc.

    4,100       150,903  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-24


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

S&B Foods, Inc.

    600     $ 36,991  

Sac’s Bar Holdings, Inc.

    6,850       76,865  

Saibu Gas Co., Ltd.

    122,000       287,944  

Saizeriya Co., Ltd.

    10,300       299,989  

Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

    30,000       115,440  

Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd.

    14,000       39,438  

Sakai Moving Service Co., Ltd.

    2,600       100,556  

Sakai Ovex Co., Ltd.

    1,600       25,739  

Sakata INX Corp.

    11,800       188,332  

Sakura Internet, Inc.

    1,600       13,153  

Sala Corp.

    12,900       79,682  

SAMTY Co., Ltd.

    2,600       28,408  

San Holdings, Inc.

    1,400       27,720  

San-A Co., Ltd.

    5,700       252,066  

San-Ai Oil Co., Ltd.

    20,000       204,692  

San-In Godo Bank, Ltd. (The)

    59,000       497,596  

Sanden Holdings Corp. (a)

    42,000       121,364  

Sanei Architecture Planning Co., Ltd.

    3,500       54,866  

Sangetsu Corp.

    20,500       356,113  

Sanken Electric Co., Ltd.

    37,000       155,911  

Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd.

    17,900       201,174  

Sanko Marketing Foods Co., Ltd.

    3,100       26,774  

Sanko Metal Industrial Co., Ltd.

    1,000       29,574  

Sankyo Frontier Co., Ltd.

    2,000       24,095  

Sankyo Seiko Co., Ltd.

    13,400       46,579  

Sankyo Tateyama, Inc.

    9,600       146,712  

Sankyu, Inc.

    96,000       626,651  

Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd.

    10,100       71,452  

Sanrio Co., Ltd.

    5,400       105,867  

Sanshin Electronics Co., Ltd.

    8,500       109,383  

Sanwa Holdings Corp.

    15,700       165,722  

Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd.

    4,200       197,792  

Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd.

    16,000       164,320  

Sanyo Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

    20,000       103,040  

Sanyo Housing Nagoya Co., Ltd.

    3,000       29,740  

Sanyo Industries, Ltd.

    13,000       25,372  

Sanyo Shokai, Ltd.

    5,100       81,158  

Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd.

    43,000       244,090  

Sapporo Holdings, Ltd.

    13,000       358,320  

Sata Construction Co., Ltd.

    2,600       10,072  

Sato Holdings Corp.

    6,900       172,641  

Sato Shoji Corp.

    6,500       51,695  

Satori Electric Co., Ltd.

    5,500       40,872  

Sawada Holdings Co., Ltd.

    10,300       90,540  

Saxa Holdings, Inc.

    24,000       44,290  

SBS Holdings, Inc.

    6,900       54,806  

Scroll Corp.

    13,100       44,353  

SEC Carbon, Ltd.

    7,000       18,896  

Secom Joshinetsu Co., Ltd.

    900       28,047  

Seibu Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

    2,400       50,047  

Seika Corp.

    21,000       74,538  

Seikitokyu Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    12,500       64,920  

Seiko Holdings Corp.

    44,000       180,146  

Seino Holdings Co., Ltd.

    13,100       174,335  

Seiren Co., Ltd.

    19,100       300,805  

Sekisui Jushi Corp.

    10,200       187,420  

Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd.

    10,300       84,048  
Japan—(Continued)  

Senko Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

    31,000     201,687  

Senshu Electric Co., Ltd.

    2,400       45,582  

Senshu Ikeda Holdings, Inc.

    84,000       355,120  

Senshukai Co., Ltd. (d)

    11,000       79,311  

Septeni Holdings Co., Ltd.

    27,500       86,311  

Shibaura Electronics Co., Ltd.

    2,800       88,256  

Shibaura Mechatronics Corp.

    9,000       27,143  

Shibusawa Warehouse Co., Ltd. (The)

    21,000       67,776  

Shibuya Corp.

    5,400       162,960  

Shidax Corp.

    9,600       37,214  

Shiga Bank, Ltd. (The)

    89,000       459,956  

Shikibo, Ltd.

    47,000       61,206  

Shikoku Bank, Ltd. (The)

    70,000       195,551  

Shikoku Chemicals Corp.

    13,000       160,192  

Shima Seiki Manufacturing, Ltd.

    9,000       420,426  

Shimachu Co., Ltd.

    19,600       467,492  

Shimane Bank, Ltd. (The)

    2,500       29,162  

Shimizu Bank, Ltd. (The)

    3,400       110,470  

Shimojima Co., Ltd.

    6,300       63,878  

Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd.

    4,600       64,784  

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.

    16,900       132,319  

Shin-Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

    19,000       70,801  

Shinagawa Refractories Co., Ltd.

    20,000       47,837  

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    28,000       152,444  

Shinkawa, Ltd. (a)

    5,300       33,756  

Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.

    27,600       234,477  

Shinko Plantech Co., Ltd.

    16,100       124,558  

Shinko Shoji Co., Ltd.

    7,700       98,086  

Shinko Wire Co., Ltd.

    12,000       17,092  

Shinmaywa Industries, Ltd.

    34,000       287,492  

Shinnihon Corp.

    10,200       83,005  

Shinoken Group Co., Ltd.

    1,600       32,264  

Shinsho Corp.

    1,400       32,224  

Shinwa Co., Ltd.

    3,900       74,790  

Ship Healthcare Holdings, Inc.

    14,200       442,288  

Shizuki Electric Co., Inc.

    8,000       48,101  

Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd.

    21,300       141,979  

Shobunsha Publications, Inc.

    4,800       30,668  

Shochiku Co., Ltd.

    3,000       38,306  

Shoei Foods Corp.

    4,300       127,054  

Shofu, Inc.

    3,900       46,349  

Shoko Co., Ltd. (a)

    19,000       16,600  

Showa Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd.

    4,000       42,039  

Showa Corp. (a)

    17,600       170,895  

Showa Denko KK

    15,500       360,793  

Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    33,000       181,455  

Siix Corp.

    4,800       190,518  

Sinanen Holdings Co., Ltd.

    2,900       59,059  

Sinfonia Technology Co., Ltd.

    42,000       173,634  

Sinko Industries, Ltd.

    6,400       102,612  

Sintokogio, Ltd.

    16,800       174,695  

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, Inc.

    29,800       128,297  

SMK Corp.

    23,000       88,248  

SMS Co., Ltd.

    7,300       221,775  

SNT Corp.

    7,800       49,116  

Soda Nikka Co., Ltd.

    7,000       32,782  

Sodick Co., Ltd.

    16,800       195,849  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-25


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Soft99 Corp.

    5,100     $ 40,825  

Softbank Technology Corp.

    3,200       58,015  

Software Service, Inc.

    1,200       52,138  

Sogo Medical Co., Ltd.

    2,400       103,700  

Sosei Group Corp. (a)

    800       88,201  

Sotoh Co., Ltd.

    3,100       31,578  

Space Co., Ltd.

    4,600       60,834  

Sparx Group Co., Ltd.

    35,900       69,156  

SPK Corp.

    1,700       40,188  

SRA Holdings

    3,100       83,374  

Srg Takamiya Co., Ltd.

    5,200       26,179  

ST Corp.

    4,200       98,532  

St. Marc Holdings Co., Ltd.

    5,100       156,053  

Star Mica Co., Ltd.

    800       20,467  

Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

    4,400       71,224  

Starts Corp., Inc.

    5,800       138,168  

Starzen Co., Ltd.

    2,500       109,410  

Stella Chemifa Corp.

    3,600       93,241  

Step Co., Ltd.

    4,100       52,498  

Striders Corp. (a)

    16,000       9,115  

Studio Alice Co., Ltd.

    2,900       59,184  

Subaru Enterprise Co., Ltd.

    1,000       5,442  

Sugimoto & Co., Ltd.

    3,800       52,400  

Sumida Corp.

    6,300       99,885  

Suminoe Textile Co., Ltd.

    23,000       55,616  

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.

    68,000       480,173  

Sumitomo Densetsu Co., Ltd.

    5,400       78,239  

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd.

    260,300       278,516  

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd.

    142,000       674,748  

Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd.

    12,000       37,533  

Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd.

    15,300       157,814  

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.

    3,200       157,383  

Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd. (The)

    53,000       336,595  

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co., Ltd.

    7,600       76,514  

Sun-Wa Technos Corp.

    3,900       51,753  

Suncall Corp.

    8,300       46,583  

SWCC Showa Holdings Co., Ltd. (a)

    76,000       56,204  

Systena Corp.

    5,600       112,562  

T Hasegawa Co., Ltd.

    8,400       177,922  

T RAD Co., Ltd.

    29,000       91,891  

T&K Toka Co., Ltd.

    8,600       91,375  

T-Gaia Corp.

    8,400       159,525  

Tabuchi Electric Co., Ltd.

    8,900       28,112  

Tachi-S Co., Ltd.

    10,300       188,315  

Tachibana Eletech Co., Ltd.

    5,640       76,623  

Tadano, Ltd.

    38,000       457,803  

Taihei Dengyo Kaisha, Ltd.

    12,000       138,381  

Taiheiyo Kouhatsu, Inc.

    21,000       18,359  

Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    6,400       81,109  

Taikisha, Ltd.

    9,100       240,542  

Taiko Bank, Ltd. (The)

    31,000       66,053  

Taiko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    2,300       45,324  

Taisei Lamick Co., Ltd.

    2,200       57,293  

Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd.

    5,300       238,625  

Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.

    26,600       418,795  

Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd.

    400       3,905  

Takamatsu Construction Group Co., Ltd.

    5,400       131,626  
Japan—(Continued)  

Takano Co., Ltd.

    4,600     46,667  

Takaoka Toko Co., Ltd.

    4,365       63,422  

Takara Holdings, Inc.

    26,000       271,046  

Takara Leben Co., Ltd.

    28,600       128,536  

Takara Printing Co., Ltd.

    3,100       44,805  

Takara Standard Co., Ltd.

    14,400       235,661  

Takasago International Corp.

    5,400       203,644  

Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd.

    16,800       273,523  

Takashima & Co., Ltd.

    25,000       46,359  

Take And Give Needs Co., Ltd.

    4,010       27,551  

Takeei Corp.

    8,200       79,184  

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    10,000       183,932  

Takihyo Co., Ltd.

    10,000       41,841  

Takisawa Machine Tool Co., Ltd.

    22,000       34,729  

Takuma Co., Ltd.

    25,000       251,089  

Tama Home Co., Ltd.

    5,900       33,703  

Tamron Co., Ltd.

    6,000       103,963  

Tamura Corp.

    26,000       120,904  

Tanseisha Co., Ltd.

    11,750       125,106  

Tatsuta Electric Wire and Cable Co., Ltd.

    17,000       103,356  

Tayca Corp.

    12,000       100,942  

TBK Co., Ltd.

    8,000       36,254  

Teac Corp. (a)

    40,000       17,787  

TECHNO ASSOCIE Co., Ltd.

    300       3,046  

Techno Medica Co., Ltd.

    2,400       41,813  

Techno Ryowa, Ltd.

    4,800       33,819  

Tecnos Japan, Inc.

    2,000       20,717  

Teikoku Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    6,800       69,788  

Teikoku Sen-I Co., Ltd.

    6,900       114,966  

Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    15,000       27,933  

Tenma Corp.

    6,200       114,408  

Teraoka Seisakusho Co., Ltd.

    200       723  

Tigers Polymer Corp.

    2,200       14,455  

TIS, Inc.

    3,800       105,717  

TKC Corp.

    6,700       197,718  

Toa Corp.

    9,600       92,553  

Toa Corp. (a)

    5,800       91,733  

Toa Oil Co., Ltd.

    32,000       37,889  

TOA ROAD Corp.

    18,000       75,219  

Toabo Corp.

    3,400       16,769  

Toagosei Co., Ltd.

    37,000       482,006  

Tobishima Corp.

    55,600       83,196  

Tobu Store Co., Ltd.

    1,100       30,221  

TOC Co., Ltd.

    15,800       149,662  

Tocalo Co., Ltd.

    4,800       158,385  

Tochigi Bank, Ltd. (The)

    38,200       162,387  

Toda Corp.

    78,000       486,965  

Toda Kogyo Corp.

    11,000       27,040  

Toei Animation Co., Ltd.

    1,800       125,728  

Toei Co., Ltd.

    25,000       237,625  

Toenec Corp.

    16,000       99,685  

Toho Bank, Ltd. (The)

    83,000       292,219  

Toho Co., Ltd.

    2,700       73,534  

Toho Holdings Co., Ltd.

    19,600       386,595  

Toho Zinc Co., Ltd.

    50,000       210,979  

Tohoku Bank, Ltd. (The)

    47,000       63,604  

Tohokushinsha Film Corp.

    4,800       30,950  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-26


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Tohto Suisan Co., Ltd.

    1,400     $ 23,274  

Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd.

    68,000       377,487  

Tokai Corp.

    3,900       154,696  

TOKAI Holdings Corp.

    23,700       176,793  

Tokai Lease Co., Ltd.

    16,000       29,905  

Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.

    8,800       162,436  

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc.

    34,400       191,302  

Token Corp.

    2,460       302,996  

Tokushu Tokai Paper Co., Ltd.

    3,300       119,583  

Tokuyama Corp. (a)

    106,000       511,952  

Tokyo Dome Corp.

    31,000       280,653  

Tokyo Electron Device, Ltd.

    2,400       35,970  

Tokyo Energy & Systems, Inc.

    8,000       71,984  

Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute, Inc.

    5,000       70,253  

Tokyo Keiki, Inc.

    21,000       52,157  

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    13,100       436,205  

Tokyo Rakutenchi Co., Ltd.

    13,000       66,752  

Tokyo Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    4,600       70,203  

Tokyo Sangyo Co., Ltd.

    12,000       47,417  

Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd.

    13,800       445,034  

Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    36,800       311,164  

Tokyo Tekko Co., Ltd.

    17,000       63,024  

Tokyo Theatres Co., Inc.

    29,000       36,646  

Tokyo TY Financial Group, Inc.

    9,724       268,754  

Tokyotokeiba Co., Ltd.

    3,100       79,079  

Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd.

    6,000       44,970  

Toli Corp.

    20,000       66,673  

Tomato Bank, Ltd.

    4,200       58,796  

Tomen Devices Corp.

    1,500       29,729  

Tomoe Corp.

    12,500       39,767  

Tomoe Engineering Co., Ltd.

    2,100       33,682  

Tomoegawa Co., Ltd.

    12,000       25,471  

Tomoku Co., Ltd.

    27,000       91,716  

TOMONY Holdings, Inc.

    56,900       277,912  

Tomy Co., Ltd.

    22,400       267,027  

Tonami Holdings Co., Ltd.

    22,000       82,464  

Topcon Corp.

    11,500       198,555  

Toppan Forms Co., Ltd.

    19,800       204,852  

Topre Corp.

    11,900       322,907  

Topy Industries, Ltd.

    6,800       202,890  

Toridolll Holdings Corp.

    6,900       177,756  

Torigoe Co., Ltd. (The)

    7,100       50,888  

Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    3,600       87,818  

Torishima Pump Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    7,700       77,859  

Tosei Corp.

    13,200       93,816  

Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd.

    42,000       189,011  

Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp.

    14,100       222,443  

Toshiba TEC Corp.

    13,000       67,334  

Tosho Co., Ltd.

    2,400       114,054  

Tosho Printing Co., Ltd.

    14,000       63,358  

Totetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    8,400       257,008  

Tottori Bank, Ltd. (The)

    3,700       56,181  

Toukei Computer Co., Ltd.

    1,400       34,810  

Tow Co., Ltd.

    3,600       26,596  

Towa Bank, Ltd. (The)

    115,000       129,137  

Towa Corp.

    8,000       117,887  

Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    2,800       131,074  
Japan—(Continued)  

Toyo Construction Co., Ltd.

    25,499     100,634  

Toyo Corp.

    9,600       92,634  

Toyo Denki Seizo KK

    3,200       47,401  

Toyo Engineering Corp. (d)

    38,000       93,713  

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd.

    76,000       400,082  

Toyo Kanetsu KK

    38,000       104,622  

Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd.

    16,000       59,782  

Toyo Machinery & Metal Co., Ltd.

    6,000       40,206  

Toyo Securities Co., Ltd.

    23,000       52,149  

Toyo Sugar Refining Co., Ltd.

    9,000       9,379  

Toyo Tanso Co., Ltd.

    4,600       79,469  

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.

    2,900       59,220  

Toyo Wharf & Warehouse Co., Ltd.

    25,000       40,740  

Toyobo Co., Ltd.

    332,000       609,228  

TPR Co., Ltd.

    7,300       236,275  

Trancom Co., Ltd.

    2,300       112,402  

Transcosmos, Inc.

    7,700       184,589  

Trusco Nakayama Corp.

    12,600       301,052  

Trust Tech, Inc.

    3,000       58,390  

TS Tech Co., Ltd.

    2,600       75,895  

TSI Holdings Co., Ltd.

    28,205       203,311  

Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

    45,000       388,881  

Tsubakimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    8,000       31,208  

Tsudakoma Corp. (a)

    16,000       25,949  

Tsugami Corp.

    19,000       136,763  

Tsukada Global Holdings, Inc.

    7,200       37,488  

Tsukamoto Corp. Co., Ltd.

    21,000       24,128  

Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd.

    8,600       98,395  

Tsukuba Bank, Ltd.

    34,500       104,043  

Tsukui Corp.

    18,800       110,316  

Tsumura & Co.

    3,400       138,080  

Tsurumi Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    6,100       101,329  

Tsutsumi Jewelry Co., Ltd.

    3,200       61,061  

TTK Co., Ltd.

    4,000       18,493  

TV Tokyo Holdings Corp.

    3,700       75,711  

TYK Corp.

    6,000       11,392  

U-Shin, Ltd. (a)

    8,400       56,637  

UACJ Corp.

    106,850       293,790  

Ube Industries, Ltd.

    163,000       420,133  

Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd.

    4,200       105,231  

Ueki Corp.

    11,000       26,762  

UKC Holdings Corp.

    5,000       84,363  

Uniden Holdings Corp. (a)

    25,000       55,566  

Union Tool Co.

    3,400       95,358  

Unipres Corp.

    13,900       309,892  

United Arrows, Ltd.

    6,000       194,615  

United Super Markets Holdings, Inc.

    20,700       218,863  

Unitika, Ltd. (a)

    156,000       115,390  

Universal Entertainment Corp.

    3,000       91,624  

Unizo Holdings Co., Ltd.

    3,800       105,573  

Ushio, Inc.

    39,000       491,395  

UT Group Co., Ltd. (a)

    8,300       133,607  

Utoc Corp.

    5,100       21,359  

V Technology Co., Ltd.

    800       138,382  

Valor Holdings Co., Ltd.

    11,800       268,038  

Vector, Inc.

    1,200       20,358  

VeriServe Corp.

    500       15,535  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-27


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Village Vanguard Co., Ltd.

    2,300     $ 21,001  

Vital KSK Holdings, Inc.

    14,200       115,815  

Vitec Holdings Co., Ltd.

    3,700       46,227  

Voyage Group, Inc.

    1,500       30,721  

VT Holdings Co., Ltd.

    24,300       119,934  

W-Scope Corp. (d)

    3,600       63,172  

Wacoal Holdings Corp.

    29,000       392,418  

Wakachiku Construction Co., Ltd.

    46,000       66,799  

Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    9,000       22,772  

Wakita & Co., Ltd.

    15,300       177,681  

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co., Ltd.

    5,000       138,051  

WATAMI Co., Ltd.

    7,600       90,749  

Weathernews, Inc.

    2,100       70,283  

Wellnet Corp.

    4,600       56,840  

West Holdings Corp.

    7,200       52,695  

WirelessGate, Inc.

    1,000       13,890  

Wood One Co., Ltd.

    13,000       32,795  

Wowow, Inc.

    2,200       59,562  

Xebio Holdings Co., Ltd.

    8,700       153,704  

Y.A.C. Holdings Co., Ltd.

    3,900       45,921  

Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd.

    3,900       38,732  

Yahagi Construction Co., Ltd.

    10,900       88,774  

Yaizu Suisankagaku Industry Co., Ltd.

    4,400       47,289  

YAMABIKO Corp.

    12,800       138,503  

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. (The) (d)

    52,000       233,142  

Yamaichi Electronics Co., Ltd.

    8,200       126,507  

Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Ltd. (The)

    59,000       249,597  

Yamatane Corp.

    3,400       49,708  

Yamato Corp.

    6,600       38,484  

Yamato International, Inc.

    6,700       25,558  

Yamato Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    1,800       46,224  

Yamaya Corp.

    1,150       16,187  

Yamazawa Co., Ltd.

    1,000       15,933  

Yamazen Corp.

    19,500       198,178  

Yaoko Co., Ltd.

    5,200       222,675  

Yashima Denki Co., Ltd.

    7,500       53,782  

Yasuda Logistics Corp.

    7,400       48,416  

Yellow Hat, Ltd.

    5,800       138,469  

Yodogawa Steel Works, Ltd.

    7,600       201,274  

Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp.

    12,800       177,529  

Yokohama Reito Co., Ltd.

    16,800       158,603  

Yokowo Co., Ltd.

    5,200       65,942  

Yomeishu Seizo Co., Ltd.

    3,000       54,831  

Yomiuri Land Co., Ltd.

    13,000       61,720  

Yondenko Corp.

    8,000       36,535  

Yondoshi Holdings, Inc.

    4,600       114,685  

Yorozu Corp.

    7,900       122,898  

Yoshinoya Holdings Co., Ltd.

    13,600       226,599  

Yuasa Funashoku Co., Ltd.

    13,000       35,407  

Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd.

    5,800       176,362  

Yuken Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    17,000       34,311  

Yuki Gosei Kogyo Co., Ltd.

    6,000       15,362  

Yumeshin Holdings Co., Ltd.

    10,100       67,243  

Yurtec Corp.

    12,000       81,834  

Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.

    7,100       65,698  

Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

    3,700       49,823  

Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd.

    600       13,334  
Japan—(Continued)  

Zappallas, Inc.

    4,900     22,930  

Zenrin Co., Ltd.

    7,900       229,068  

ZERIA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    9,200       170,703  

Zojirushi Corp.

    9,800       111,617  

Zuiko Corp.

    1,000       35,031  

Zuken, Inc.

    5,400       75,826  
   

 

 

 
      166,884,552  
   

 

 

 
Jersey, Channel Islands—0.1%  

Centamin plc

    342,133       690,735  
   

 

 

 
Liechtenstein—0.0%  

Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG

    2,973       152,092  

VP Bank AG

    358       44,313  
   

 

 

 
      196,405  
   

 

 

 
Luxembourg—0.2%  

APERAM S.A. (d)

    21,182       989,350  

B&M European Value Retail S.A.

    136,852       603,913  

L’Occitane International S.A.

    54,000       124,362  
   

 

 

 
      1,717,625  
   

 

 

 
Macau—0.0%            

Macau Legend Development, Ltd. (a)

    359,000       65,434  
   

 

 

 
Malaysia—0.0%            

Nam Cheong, Ltd. (a)

    321,000       4,909  

Opus International Consultants, Ltd.

    4,000       2,954  
   

 

 

 
      7,863  
   

 

 

 
Malta—0.1%  

Kindred Group plc

    77,749       879,687  
   

 

 

 
Monaco—0.0%  

Endeavour Mining Corp. (a)

    16,215       279,836  
   

 

 

 
Netherlands—2.1%  

Aalberts Industries NV

    34,547       1,377,042  

Accell Group

    10,832       354,281  

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV

    11,371       334,825  

Amsterdam Commodities NV

    6,535       212,614  

Arcadis NV

    34,103       617,131  

ASM International NV

    19,662       1,144,427  

Atrium European Real Estate, Ltd.

    78,481       350,483  

BE Semiconductor Industries NV

    18,560       997,348  

Beter Bed Holding NV

    5,373       97,138  

BinckBank NV

    28,201       143,208  

Boskalis Westminster

    18,250       592,994  

Brack Capital Properties NV (a)

    1,353       137,285  

Brunel International NV

    9,034       126,989  

Corbion NV

    20,382       652,203  

Euronext NV

    13,262       689,258  

Flow Traders

    1,749       48,282  

Fugro NV (a)

    18,901       280,952  

Gemalto NV

    12,688       766,271  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-28


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Netherlands—(Continued)  

Heijmans NV (a) (d)

    11,179     $ 89,675  

Hunter Douglas NV

    2,423       206,315  

IMCD Group NV

    4,949       268,491  

KAS Bank NV

    6,580       73,659  

Kendrion NV

    3,947       161,642  

Koninklijke BAM Groep NV

    109,580       597,037  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    8,116       376,777  

Nederland Apparatenfabriek

    2,241       99,823  

New World Resources plc - A
Shares (a) (b) (c)

    11,898       7  

OCI NV (a)

    1,097       24,293  

Ordina NV

    44,115       79,012  

PostNL NV

    167,288       781,333  

Refresco Group NV

    662       13,513  

SBM Offshore NV

    72,035       1,156,333  

Sligro Food Group NV

    10,629       467,671  

SNS REAAL NV (a) (b) (c)

    105,329       0  

Telegraaf Media Groep NV (a)

    13,542       95,148  

TKH Group NV

    13,932       774,286  

TomTom NV (a)

    51,405       493,305  

Van Lanschot NV

    45       1,249  

Wessanen

    34,020       578,634  
   

 

 

 
      15,260,934  
   

 

 

 
New Zealand—1.1%  

a2 Milk Co., Ltd. (a)

    134,580       396,603  

Abano Healthcare Group, Ltd.

    880       6,035  

Air New Zealand, Ltd.

    205,023       490,119  

Briscoe Group, Ltd.

    13,123       37,822  

Chorus, Ltd.

    126,068       427,959  

Contact Energy, Ltd.

    88,793       339,039  

Ebos Group, Ltd.

    34,915       447,780  

Freightways, Ltd.

    56,791       319,022  

Genesis Energy, Ltd.

    64,870       115,594  

Gentrack Group, Ltd.

    6,656       23,808  

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings, Ltd.

    19,012       42,075  

Heartland Bank, Ltd.

    72,313       94,329  

Infratil, Ltd.

    198,373       432,519  

Kathmandu Holdings, Ltd.

    23,984       35,858  

Mainfreight, Ltd.

    32,022       551,710  

Methven, Ltd.

    19,898       16,483  

Metlifecare, Ltd.

    34,148       134,391  

Metro Performance Glass, Ltd.

    8,816       8,902  

Michael Hill International, Ltd.

    82,929       69,915  

New Zealand Oil & Gas, Ltd. (a)

    65,632       30,089  

New Zealand Refining Co., Ltd. (The)

    27,432       49,053  

NZME, Ltd.

    71,247       48,776  

NZX, Ltd.

    98,289       80,811  

Pacific Edge, Ltd. (a)

    17,353       6,487  

PGG Wrightson, Ltd.

    58,545       24,830  

Port of Tauranga, Ltd.

    131,460       428,721  

Restaurant Brands New Zealand, Ltd.

    61,567       282,754  

Rubicon, Ltd. (a)

    9,922       1,674  

Sanford, Ltd.

    314       1,611  

Scales Corp., Ltd.

    7,570       18,416  

Skellerup Holdings, Ltd.

    29,759       37,160  

SKY Network Television, Ltd.

    114,579       289,705  
New Zealand—(Continued)  

SKYCITY Entertainment Group, Ltd.

    261,258     782,278  

Summerset Group Holdings, Ltd.

    25,600       89,116  

Tilt Renewables, Ltd.

    13,980       20,800  

Tourism Holdings, Ltd.

    4,866       14,975  

TOWER, Ltd. (a)

    59,836       57,150  

Trade Me Group, Ltd.

    117,080       457,621  

Trustpower, Ltd.

    13,980       55,612  

Vector, Ltd.

    130,306       318,001  

Warehouse Group, Ltd. (The)

    48,253       72,614  

Xero, Ltd. (a)

    18,888       349,135  

Z Energy, Ltd.

    30,805       178,484  
   

 

 

 
      7,685,836  
   

 

 

 
Norway—0.7%  

ABG Sundal Collier Holding ASA

    112,462       72,467  

AF Gruppen ASA

    945       16,975  

Akastor ASA (a)

    21,838       36,101  

Aker Solutions ASA (a)

    27,627       125,009  

American Shipping Co. ASA (a)

    12,027       35,904  

Atea ASA (a)

    22,644       303,657  

Austevoll Seafood ASA

    29,238       248,761  

Bonheur ASA

    10,311       94,490  

Borregaard ASA

    16,711       206,579  

BW Offshore, Ltd. (a)

    29,311       73,693  

DNO ASA (a)

    140,550       128,846  

Ekornes ASA

    10,741       148,085  

Fred Olsen Energy ASA (a)

    4,442       6,954  

Frontline, Ltd.

    10,258       57,871  

Grieg Seafood ASA

    11,731       81,867  

Hexagon Composites ASA (a)

    24,991       81,686  

Hoegh LNG Holdings, Ltd.

    13,626       135,874  

Kongsberg Automotive ASA (a)

    185,093       164,059  

Kvaerner ASA (a)

    79,410       97,253  

Nordic Semiconductor ASA (a)

    44,887       178,946  

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (a) (d)

    8,166       237,801  

Norwegian Property ASA

    11,843       14,626  

Ocean Yield ASA

    5,643       44,085  

Odfjell SE - A Shares

    1,949       7,259  

Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA

    1,502       30,261  

Opera Software ASA (a)

    21,316       83,531  

Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (a) (d)

    61,434       107,008  

PhotoCure ASA (a)

    5,477       17,226  

ProSafe SE (a)

    3,505       11,646  

Protector Forsikring ASA

    13,480       113,018  

Q-Free ASA (a)

    24,256       23,547  

Scatec Solar ASA

    12,027       68,065  

Selvaag Bolig ASA

    3,405       13,144  

Sevan Marine ASA (a)

    16,466       28,272  

Solstad Offshore ASA (a)

    10,202       11,746  

Songa Offshore (a)

    3,180       12,185  

SpareBank 1 SMN

    29,963       258,246  

SpareBank 1 SR Bank ASA

    7,986       68,390  

Stolt-Nielsen, Ltd.

    5,818       81,971  

TGS Nopec Geophysical Co. ASA

    14,000       287,447  

Tomra Systems ASA

    37,589       459,759  

Treasure ASA

    21,003       40,265  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-29


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Norway—(Continued)  

Veidekke ASA

    39,123     $ 510,905  

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (a)

    21,003       124,054  

Wilh Wilhelmsen Holding ASA - Class A

    4,777       141,888  

XXL ASA

    17,225       165,599  
   

 

 

 
      5,257,021  
   

 

 

 
Peru—0.0%  

Hochschild Mining plc (d)

    74,658       266,316  
   

 

 

 
Philippines—0.0%  

Del Monte Pacific, Ltd.

    77,636       18,325  
   

 

 

 
Portugal—0.4%  

Altri SGPS S.A.

    35,597       164,246  

Banco Comercial Portugues S.A. (a)

    2,143,248       581,369  

Banco Espirito Santo S.A. (a) (b) (c)

    89,078       0  

CTT-Correios de Portugal S.A.

    5,621       35,685  

Mota-Engil SGPS S.A.

    40,942       113,885  

Navigator Co. S.A. (The)

    110,406       477,262  

NOS SGPS S.A.

    73,113       444,195  

Novabase SGPS S.A.

    7,827       28,614  

REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS S.A.

    94,602       296,254  

Semapa-Sociedade de Investimento e Gestao

    3,197       62,157  

Sonae SGPS S.A.

    280,308       313,579  

Teixeira Duarte S.A.

    59,382       25,663  
   

 

 

 
      2,542,909  
   

 

 

 
Russia—0.0%  

Evraz plc (a)

    60,200       162,419  
   

 

 

 
Singapore—1.2%  

Abterra, Ltd. (a)

    51,720       9,767  

Accordia Golf Trust

    47,600       24,730  

Ascendas India Trust

    94,500       77,818  

ASL Marine Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    52,500       4,813  

Baker Technology, Ltd.

    33,200       14,839  

Banyan Tree Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    97,700       36,193  

Bonvests Holdings, Ltd.

    18,000       16,997  

Boustead Projects, Ltd. (a)

    24,607       16,462  

Boustead Singapore, Ltd.

    82,025       52,456  

Breadtalk Group, Ltd.

    37,000       40,206  

Broadway Industrial Group, Ltd.

    132,199       12,560  

Bukit Sembawang Estates, Ltd.

    72,000       343,602  

BW LPG, Ltd.

    9,789       34,077  

Centurion Corp., Ltd.

    38,000       13,528  

China Aviation Oil Singapore Corp., Ltd.

    108,400       131,512  

Chip Eng Seng Corp., Ltd.

    157,000       82,848  

Chuan Hup Holdings, Ltd.

    125,000       23,998  

COSCO Shipping International Singapore Co., Ltd. (a)

    477,000       95,284  

Creative Technology, Ltd. (a)

    22,600       16,019  

CSE Global, Ltd.

    197,000       61,610  

CW Group Holdings, Ltd.

    106,000       16,613  

CWT, Ltd.

    81,000       131,202  

Delfi, Ltd.

    66,000       95,958  

Dyna-Mac Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    98,000       9,986  
Singapore—(Continued)  

Elec & Eltek International Co., Ltd.

    23,000     34,508  

Ezion Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    516,229       88,090  

Ezra Holdings, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    1,000,703       7,995  

Far East Orchard, Ltd.

    74,044       84,605  

First Resources, Ltd.

    86,700       119,341  

Food Empire Holdings, Ltd.

    54,000       26,285  

Fragrance Group, Ltd.

    752,800       91,860  

Frasers Centrepoint, Ltd.

    29,000       39,605  

Gallant Venture, Ltd. (a)

    126,000       12,562  

Geo Energy Resources, Ltd.

    155,000       28,151  

GK Goh Holdings, Ltd.

    12,000       8,106  

GL, Ltd.

    188,000       97,647  

Golden Agri-Resources, Ltd.

    882,200       240,308  

GuocoLand, Ltd.

    28,000       38,442  

Halcyon Agri Corp., Ltd. (a)

    188,713       78,147  

Hanwell Holdings, Ltd.

    19,000       4,485  

Haw Par Corp., Ltd.

    12,600       102,503  

Hi-P International, Ltd.

    69,600       46,272  

Hiap Hoe, Ltd.

    58,000       29,491  

Ho Bee Land, Ltd.

    74,400       126,483  

Hong Fok Corp., Ltd.

    146,740       84,206  

Hong Leong Asia, Ltd.

    41,000       32,785  

Hotel Grand Central, Ltd.

    1,000       984  

Hour Glass, Ltd. (The)

    129,000       62,854  

Hwa Hong Corp., Ltd.

    138,000       31,076  

Hyflux, Ltd.

    179,500       71,710  

IGG, Inc.

    167,000       257,396  

Indofood Agri Resources, Ltd.

    152,000       52,998  

Japfa, Ltd.

    38,500       18,039  

k1 Ventures, Ltd.

    80,800       37,563  

Kenon Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    2,312       31,053  

Keppel Infrastructure Trust

    549,659       225,223  

Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation, Ltd.

    44,000       55,450  

Koh Brothers Group, Ltd.

    97,000       20,056  

Lian Beng Group, Ltd.

    116,900       51,164  

Low Keng Huat Singapore, Ltd.

    122,600       56,994  

Lum Chang Holdings, Ltd.

    115,000       29,245  

M1, Ltd.

    89,500       141,743  

Metro Holdings, Ltd.

    141,600       121,887  

Mewah International, Inc.

    110,000       23,172  

Midas Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    452,000       73,858  

NSL, Ltd.

    15,000       15,810  

Olam International, Ltd.

    45,700       64,737  

Overseas Union Enterprise, Ltd.

    119,200       169,706  

Oxley Holdings, Ltd.

    155,000       65,303  

Pan-United Corp., Ltd.

    43,000       17,178  

Penguin International, Ltd. (a)

    64,333       11,900  

Q&M Dental Group Singapore, Ltd.

    41,800       20,491  

QAF, Ltd.

    74,167       68,422  

Raffles Education Corp., Ltd. (a)

    384,774       53,667  

Raffles Medical Group, Ltd.

    148,756       144,883  

RHT Health Trust

    84,400       54,792  

Rickmers Maritime (a) (b) (c)

    110,000       783  

Riverstone Holdings, Ltd.

    40,000       29,200  

Rotary Engineering, Ltd.

    85,000       22,579  

Roxy-Pacific Holdings, Ltd.

    85,750       33,428  

SATS, Ltd.

    100,500       373,156  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-30


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Singapore—(Continued)  

SBS Transit, Ltd.

    40,500     $ 76,854  

Sembcorp Industries, Ltd.

    125,400       280,620  

Sembcorp Marine, Ltd.

    39,300       46,971  

Sheng Siong Group, Ltd.

    133,900       96,288  

SHS Holdings, Ltd.

    47,000       7,492  

SIA Engineering Co., Ltd.

    44,300       131,286  

SIIC Environment Holdings, Ltd.

    167,400       63,246  

Sinarmas Land, Ltd.

    656,600       205,083  

Sing Holdings, Ltd.

    82,000       21,163  

Singapore Post, Ltd.

    281,700       272,138  

Singapore Reinsurance Corp., Ltd.

    1,000       232  

Stamford Land Corp., Ltd.

    278,000       102,957  

StarHub, Ltd.

    101,900       201,580  

Sunningdale Tech, Ltd.

    41,100       51,947  

Swiber Holdings, Ltd. (a) (b) (c)

    117,749       1,745  

Tuan Sing Holdings, Ltd.

    169,000       39,243  

UMS Holdings, Ltd.

    93,000       67,838  

United Engineers, Ltd.

    138,000       275,410  

United Industrial Corp., Ltd.

    13,600       31,315  

United Overseas Insurance, Ltd.

    4,000       15,834  

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings, Ltd.

    131,440       128,890  

UPP Holdings, Ltd.

    46,000       9,024  

Venture Corp., Ltd.

    97,000       849,004  

Vibrant Group, Ltd.

    47,600       13,154  

Vicom, Ltd.

    2,000       8,251  

Wee Hur Holdings, Ltd.

    85,000       14,200  

Wheelock Properties Singapore, Ltd.

    58,000       79,007  

Wing Tai Holdings, Ltd.

    159,621       230,876  

XP Power, Ltd.

    4,116       130,368  

Yeo Hiap Seng, Ltd.

    19,712       18,639  

Yongnam Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    241,875       36,009  
   

 

 

 
      8,800,119  
   

 

 

 
South Africa—0.0%  

Petra Diamonds, Ltd. (a)

    172,115       244,859  
   

 

 

 
Spain—2.1%  

Acciona S.A.

    7,188       634,433  

Acerinox S.A.

    70,013       961,379  

Adveo Group International S.A.

    6,292       23,635  

Alantra Partners S.A.

    3,678       47,774  

Almirall S.A.

    20,336       331,829  

Amper S.A. (a)

    186,713       47,118  

Applus Services S.A.

    17,445       220,071  

Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion S.A.

    21,362       250,615  

Azkoyen S.A.

    1,608       13,409  

Baron de Ley (a)

    1,039       133,479  

Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles S.A.

    27,936       1,010,806  

Caja de Ahorros del Mediterraneo (a) (b) (c)

    14,621       0  

Cellnex Telecom S.A.

    22,587       466,960  

Cia de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings S.A.

    2,391       62,872  

Cie Automotive S.A.

    17,266       396,414  

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A.

    5,880       241,654  

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A.

    184,598       1,152,757  

Duro Felguera S.A. (a) (d)

    27,756       19,672  

Ebro Foods S.A.

    25,801       589,446  
Spain—(Continued)  

Elecnor S.A.

    11,262     155,691  

Ence Energia y Celulosa S.A

    61,968       254,367  

Ercros S.A. (a)

    60,314       225,152  

Euskaltel S.A.

    1,702       18,124  

Faes Farma S.A.

    127,349       423,714  

Fluidra S.A.

    12,850       93,979  

Grupo Catalana Occidente S.A.

    20,412       859,700  

Grupo Ezentis S.A. (a)

    39,717       33,275  

Iberpapel Gestion S.A.

    612       20,960  

Indra Sistemas S.A. (a)

    42,149       608,916  

Inmobiliaria Colonial S.A.

    34,172       298,168  

Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi S.A.

    3,511       68,399  

Liberbank S.A. (a)

    9,453       9,730  

Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A.

    49,361       615,002  

Melia Hotels International S.A.

    21,300       318,844  

Miquel y Costas & Miquel S.A.

    6,972       254,950  

NH Hotel Group S.A. (a)

    69,951       421,051  

Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A.

    35,775       128,347  

Papeles y Cartones de Europa S.A.

    21,436       183,792  

Pescanova S.A. (a)

    7,446       14,951  

Pharma Mar S.A. (a) (d)

    72,263       324,594  

Prim S.A.

    3,013       38,595  

Promotora de Informaciones S.A. -
Class A (a)

    13,933       37,383  

Prosegur Cia de Seguridad S.A.

    54,905       357,637  

Quabit Inmobiliaria S.A. (a)

    12,404       25,088  

Realia Business S.A. (a)

    112,366       138,010  

Sacyr S.A. (a) (d)

    107,800       286,788  

Solaria Energia y Medio Ambiente S.A. (a)

    19,439       30,349  

Talgo S.A.

    7,525       45,664  

Tecnicas Reunidas S.A.

    11,115       430,906  

Tubacex S.A.

    28,250       107,869  

Tubos Reunidos S.A. (a)

    21,752       30,358  

Vidrala S.A.

    7,698       543,564  

Viscofan S.A.

    14,797       876,676  

Vocento S.A. (a)

    10,923       19,934  

Zardoya Otis S.A.

    9,760       101,071  
   

 

 

 
      15,005,921  
   

 

 

 
Sweden—3.1%  

AAK AB

    11,380       831,622  

Acando AB

    32,705       102,513  

AddLife AB

    8,096       164,989  

AddNode Group AB

    1,849       17,604  

AddTech AB - B Shares

    25,912       494,708  

AF AB - B Shares

    24,002       497,334  

Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj (a)

    17,418       355,262  

Arise AB (a)

    4,852       7,743  

Atrium Ljungberg AB - B Shares

    6,009       100,393  

Avanza Bank Holding AB

    7,660       334,510  

Axactor AB (a)

    126,649       33,280  

B&B Tools AB - B Shares

    12,796       188,765  

BE Group AB (a)

    1,962       16,101  

Beijer Alma AB

    9,404       277,351  

Beijer Electronics Group AB (a)

    5,229       27,434  

Beijer Ref AB

    6,792       188,144  

Betsson AB (a)

    27,465       238,098  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-31


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Sweden—(Continued)  

Bilia AB - A Shares

    36,212     $ 358,562  

BillerudKorsnas AB

    8,804       139,696  

BioGaia AB - B Shares

    5,094       207,647  

Biotage AB

    15,339       103,921  

Bjorn Borg AB (a) (d)

    9,936       38,224  

Bonava AB

    928       15,874  

Bonava AB - B Shares

    684       11,709  

Bulten AB

    2,144       30,543  

Bure Equity AB

    17,448       203,061  

Byggmax Group AB

    18,326       133,242  

Catena AB

    950       15,289  

Clas Ohlson AB - B Shares

    16,271       312,827  

Cloetta AB - B Shares

    92,493       380,996  

Com Hem Holding AB

    7,445       103,568  

Concordia Maritime AB - B Shares

    4,217       6,620  

Corem Property Group AB - Class B

    2,227       11,177  

Dios Fastigheter AB

    31,852       176,540  

Doro AB

    3,391       21,942  

Duni AB

    15,028       219,825  

Dustin Group AB

    1,409       11,715  

Eastnine AB

    7,088       59,311  

Fabege AB

    48,889       940,290  

Fagerhult AB

    19,170       277,608  

Granges AB

    10,033       92,551  

Gunnebo AB

    12,816       71,021  

Haldex AB (a)

    17,698       222,656  

Hemfosa Fastigheter AB

    14,975       162,092  

HIQ International AB (a)

    23,043       156,429  

Hoist Finance AB

    3,141       32,162  

Holmen AB - B Shares

    15,352       666,809  

Hufvudstaden AB - A Shares

    9,265       153,769  

Indutrade AB

    26,721       612,633  

Intrum Justitia AB (d)

    21,993       750,027  

Inwido AB

    3,779       53,226  

ITAB Shop Concept AB - Class B

    1,944       17,402  

JM AB

    23,748       840,785  

KappAhl AB

    29,980       163,111  

Karo Pharma AB

    17,354       89,573  

Klovern AB - B Shares

    114,185       125,155  

Know It AB

    9,489       146,550  

Kungsleden AB

    56,456       345,805  

Lagercrantz Group AB - B Shares

    24,681       271,725  

Lindab International AB

    21,316       232,556  

Loomis AB - Class B

    25,196       902,811  

Medivir AB - B Shares (a)

    10,470       91,002  

Mekonomen AB

    9,225       183,197  

Modern Times Group MTG AB - B Shares

    9,830       338,593  

Momentum Group AB - Class B (a)

    12,796       123,788  

MQ Holding AB

    9,112       35,584  

Mycronic AB

    32,829       299,316  

NCC AB - B Shares

    10,921       307,744  

Nederman Holding AB

    932       26,095  

Net Insight AB - Class B (a)

    74,697       58,101  

NetEnt AB (a)

    45,991       402,810  

New Wave Group AB - B Shares

    15,773       106,702  

Nobia AB

    43,387       437,749  

Nolato AB - B Shares

    9,452       355,123  
Sweden—(Continued)  

OEM International AB - B Shares

    498     11,471  

Pandox AB

    2,349       41,968  

Peab AB

    53,219       645,724  

Pricer AB - B Shares

    32,212       37,659  

Proact IT Group AB

    4,203       102,061  

Probi AB

    211       14,614  

Ratos AB - B Shares (d)

    40,725       194,260  

RaySearch Laboratories AB (a)

    4,401       123,293  

Recipharm AB - B Shares

    2,485       36,286  

Saab AB - Class B

    4,217       208,703  

Sagax AB - Class B

    14,540       174,359  

SAS AB (a)

    30,409       66,426  

Scandi Standard AB

    6,479       46,950  

Sectra AB - B Shares (a)

    4,644       95,648  

Semcon AB

    5,540       41,768  

SkiStar AB

    9,076       210,685  

SSAB AB (Helsinki Exchange) - A Shares (a)

    25,093       115,000  

SSAB AB (Helsinki Exchange) - B
Shares (a) (d)

    142,363       527,829  

Sweco AB - B Shares

    29,847       739,885  

Systemair AB

    4,286       74,851  

Thule Group AB

    14,376       270,724  

Transcom Worldwide AB (c)

    1,837       19,079  

Victoria Park AB - B Shares

    9,093       30,373  

Vitrolife AB

    4,321       272,287  

Wallenstam AB - B Shares (d)

    64,604       622,412  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    28,117       594,116  
   

 

 

 
      21,849,121  
   

 

 

 
Switzerland—5.4%  

Allreal Holding AG (a)

    3,866       699,451  

ALSO Holding AG (a)

    144       18,537  

APG SGA S.A.

    468       227,222  

Arbonia AG (a)

    10,560       193,409  

Aryzta AG (a)

    11,588       382,966  

Ascom Holding AG

    13,341       272,735  

Autoneum Holding AG

    1,187       325,999  

Bachem Holding AG - Class B

    1,074       122,588  

Bank Cler AG

    2,047       90,091  

Banque Cantonale de Geneve

    750       122,942  

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

    739       547,566  

Belimo Holding AG

    197       849,135  

Bell Food Group AG

    560       267,908  

Bellevue Group AG (a)

    3,322       61,327  

Berner Kantonalbank AG

    1,950       372,834  

BFW Liegenschaften AG (a)

    528       25,213  

BKW AG

    4,798       282,063  

Bobst Group S.A.

    5,037       486,806  

Bossard Holding AG - Class A

    2,245       457,071  

Bucher Industries AG

    2,604       819,529  

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

    1,124       323,860  

Burkhalter Holding AG

    1,291       185,129  

Calida Holding AG (a)

    2,002       79,363  

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG

    48       17,202  

Cembra Money Bank AG (a)

    4,192       397,463  

Cham Paper Holding AG (a)

    113       45,282  

Cicor Technologies, Ltd. (a)

    644       32,902  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-32


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Switzerland—(Continued)  

Cie Financiere Tradition S.A.

    579     $ 56,356  

Clariant AG (a)

    41,461       916,215  

Coltene Holding AG

    1,187       122,522  

Conzzeta AG

    292       290,006  

Daetwyler Holding AG

    2,920       496,998  

DKSH Holding AG

    2,596       211,511  

dormakaba Holding AG (a)

    1,085       943,049  

Edmond de Rothschild Suisse S.A.

    3       51,324  

EFG International AG (a)

    20,307       132,074  

Emmi AG (a)

    916       689,931  

Energiedienst Holding AG

    3,017       83,451  

Feintool International Holding AG (a)

    588       73,052  

Fenix Outdoor International AG

    883       95,168  

Ferrexpo plc

    36,701       99,308  

Flughafen Zuerich AG

    7,026       1,725,257  

Forbo Holding AG

    500       821,430  

GAM Holding AG (a)

    68,723       925,403  

Georg Fischer AG

    1,395       1,354,240  

Gurit Holding AG (a)

    164       197,088  

Helvetia Holding AG

    2,402       1,376,944  

Hiag Immobilien Holding AG (a)

    891       115,226  

Highlight Communications AG (a)

    7,829       46,233  

HOCHDORF Holding AG (a)

    174       55,609  

Huber & Suhner AG

    5,559       415,772  

Implenia AG

    6,413       481,661  

Inficon Holding AG (a)

    688       340,572  

Interroll Holding AG

    243       324,397  

Intershop Holding AG

    395       198,159  

IWG plc

    206,169       869,601  

Jungfraubahn Holding AG

    85       10,082  

Kardex AG (a)

    2,548       292,840  

Komax Holding AG

    1,321       386,598  

Kudelski S.A.

    13,221       226,129  

LEM Holding S.A.

    246       318,098  

Logitech International S.A.

    59,506       2,185,112  

Luzerner Kantonalbank AG

    1,452       659,306  

MCH Group AG

    831       68,291  

Metall Zug AG - B Shares

    66       286,915  

Meyer Burger Technology AG (a) (d)

    59,465       74,502  

Mikron Holding AG (a)

    474       3,060  

Mobilezone Holding AG

    10,014       147,249  

Mobimo Holding AG (a)

    2,761       774,911  

OC Oerlikon Corp. AG (a)

    74,629       981,797  

Orascom Development Holding AG (a) (d)

    5,250       32,955  

Orell Fuessli Holding AG

    428       58,419  

Oriflame Holding AG (a)

    4,387       164,896  

Orior AG

    2,240       178,018  

Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG

    2,641       371,636  

Phoenix Mecano AG

    274       163,986  

Plazza AG - Class A

    292       70,451  

PSP Swiss Property AG

    9,560       893,940  

Rieter Holding AG (a)

    1,344       306,851  

Romande Energie Holding S.A.

    111       150,957  

Schaffner Holding AG (a)

    238       79,075  

Schmolz & Bickenbach AG (a)

    161,565       150,379  

Schweiter Technologies AG

    381       494,805  

Siegfried Holding AG (a)

    1,665       471,128  
Switzerland—(Continued)  

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG

    1,123     495,449  

Sulzer AG

    2,848       323,357  

Sunrise Communications Group AG (a)

    1,477       116,227  

Swiss Prime Site AG (a)

    3,399       308,753  

Swissquote Group Holding S.A.

    3,968       109,612  

Tamedia AG

    904       144,051  

Tecan Group AG

    2,995       563,245  

Temenos Group AG (a)

    19,016       1,696,157  

U-Blox Holding AG (a)

    2,262       424,448  

Valiant Holding AG

    5,102       587,602  

Valora Holding AG

    1,223       391,255  

Vaudoise Assurances Holding S.A.

    423       234,757  

Vetropack Holding AG

    88       190,613  

Von Roll Holding AG (a)

    7,038       10,486  

Vontobel Holding AG

    9,780       637,376  

VZ Holding AG

    318       102,065  

Walliser Kantonalbank (a)

    1,160       108,349  

Walter Meier AG

    872       39,240  

Warteck Invest AG

    15       30,570  

Ypsomed Holding AG (a)

    1,361       275,357  

Zehnder Group AG

    3,984       145,018  

Zug Estates Holding AG - B Shares (a)

    83       159,973  

Zuger Kantonalbank AG

    59       325,909  
   

 

 

 
      38,637,405  
   

 

 

 
Taiwan—0.0%  

China Metal International Holdings, Inc.

    140,000       52,150  
   

 

 

 
United Arab Emirates—0.0%  

Lamprell plc (a)

    100,553       133,704  
   

 

 

 
United Kingdom—15.4%  

4imprint Group plc

    7,338       160,860  

888 Holdings plc

    47,916       159,266  

A.G. Barr plc

    43,047       345,581  

AA plc

    96,328       286,378  

Aberdeen Asset Management plc

    24,859       97,934  

Acacia Mining plc

    56,954       221,153  

Acal plc

    17,866       70,461  

Afren plc (a) (b) (c)

    251,096       0  

Aggreko plc

    26,887       322,600  

Air Partner plc

    4,960       7,179  

Aldermore Group plc (a)

    6,451       18,262  

Amec Foster Wheeler plc

    99,456       606,729  

Anglo Pacific Group plc

    35,633       51,404  

Anglo-Eastern Plantations plc

    4,252       45,055  

Arrow Global Group plc

    27,741       146,530  

Ashmore Group plc

    105,606       485,990  

Auto Trader Group plc

    108,911       539,259  

AVEVA Group plc

    4,501       113,772  

Avon Rubber plc

    10,973       145,842  

Balfour Beatty plc

    272,534       961,243  

BBA Aviation plc

    419,362       1,681,413  

Beazley plc

    227,019       1,444,254  

Bellway plc

    55,252       2,142,291  

Berendsen plc

    63,707       1,021,452  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-33


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom—(Continued)  

Bloomsbury Publishing plc

    25,349     $ 55,070  

Bodycote plc

    101,186       994,981  

Booker Group plc

    459,166       1,114,955  

Bovis Homes Group plc

    60,601       754,626  

Braemar Shipping Services plc

    7,120       25,963  

Brewin Dolphin Holdings plc

    132,379       591,035  

Britvic plc

    71,540       645,755  

BTG plc (a)

    51,257       466,123  

Cairn Energy plc (a)

    234,247       525,935  

Cambian Group plc (a)

    3,021       6,553  

Cape plc

    51,292       125,442  

Capital & Counties Properties plc

    65,403       249,412  

Carclo plc (a)

    16,990       37,724  

Carillion plc (d)

    169,977       413,664  

Carr’s Group plc

    15,540       27,923  

Castings plc

    2,870       17,277  

Centaur Media plc

    92,526       57,862  

Chemring Group plc

    123,138       297,142  

Chesnara plc

    58,648       295,634  

Cineworld Group plc

    70,599       645,836  

City of London Investment Group plc

    2,966       15,710  

Clarkson plc

    4,101       134,996  

Close Brothers Group plc

    58,401       1,148,548  

CLS Holdings plc

    40,710       107,635  

Cobham plc

    764,307       1,292,903  

Communisis plc

    57,478       38,186  

Computacenter plc

    33,426       353,209  

Concentric AB

    21,708       355,511  

Connect Group plc

    107,240       157,550  

Consort Medical plc

    22,450       305,585  

Costain Group plc

    22,166       133,288  

Countrywide plc

    2,910       6,353  

Cranswick plc

    21,718       793,523  

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc

    18,352       125,163  

Daejan Holdings plc

    1,147       92,245  

Daily Mail & General Trust plc - Class A

    83,431       725,106  

Dairy Crest Group plc (d)

    60,187       469,826  

De La Rue plc

    32,774       285,116  

Debenhams plc

    426,182       240,147  

Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc

    20,649       457,052  

Devro plc

    61,396       165,298  

Dialight plc (a)

    3,360       48,088  

Dialog Semiconductor plc (a)

    22,851       979,632  

Dignity plc

    21,727       703,740  

Diploma plc

    38,305       552,234  

Domino’s Pizza Group plc

    147,744       565,826  

Drax Group plc

    137,597       583,956  

DS Smith plc

    336,909       2,079,871  

Dunelm Group plc

    12,749       99,919  

EI Group plc (a)

    256,620       429,521  

Electrocomponents plc

    174,930       1,316,543  

Elementis plc

    171,004       655,398  

EnQuest plc (a)

    38,556       16,138  

EnQuest plc (a) (d)

    582,443       241,650  

Essentra plc

    78,989       580,916  

esure Group plc

    6,724       26,408  

Euromoney Institutional Investor plc

    14,736       205,959  
United Kingdom—(Continued)  

FDM Group Holdings plc

    1,458     14,429  

Fenner plc

    78,996       295,206  

Fidessa Group plc

    14,501       437,852  

Findel plc (a)

    17,439       45,499  

Firstgroup plc (a)

    412,049       675,231  

Foxtons Group plc

    51,116       63,119  

Fuller Smith & Turner plc - Class A

    7,667       106,712  

Galliford Try plc

    37,386       565,578  

Gem Diamonds, Ltd. (a)

    35,552       42,558  

Genus plc

    26,031       603,781  

Go-Ahead Group plc

    12,021       275,542  

Gocompare.Com Group plc (a)

    25,853       35,671  

Grafton Group plc

    88,160       810,967  

Grainger plc

    65,581       224,708  

Greene King plc

    121,167       1,063,515  

Greggs plc

    41,552       584,493  

Halfords Group plc

    89,687       399,771  

Halma plc

    135,194       1,939,057  

Hays plc

    439,356       950,695  

Headlam Group plc

    53,920       377,963  

Helical plc

    47,664       186,833  

Henry Boot plc

    5,947       23,563  

Hill & Smith Holdings plc

    32,350       581,569  

Hilton Food Group plc

    5,520       53,065  

Hiscox, Ltd.

    106,215       1,753,486  

Hogg Robinson Group plc

    72,262       62,102  

HomeServe plc

    112,845       1,081,674  

Howden Joinery Group plc

    194,200       1,029,961  

Hunting plc (a)

    52,837       336,788  

Huntsworth plc

    31,310       23,680  

IG Group Holdings plc

    127,101       940,987  

Imagination Technologies Group plc (a)

    15,307       30,528  

IMI plc

    33,106       515,596  

Inchcape plc

    161,511       1,588,423  

Indivior plc (a)

    173,858       708,956  

Inmarsat plc

    89,261       895,128  

Intermediate Capital Group plc

    26,473       287,381  

International Personal Finance plc

    79,366       174,315  

Interserve plc

    69,361       209,064  

IP Group plc (a)

    139,902       245,414  

ITE Group plc

    82,799       165,991  

Jackpotjoy plc (a)

    2,200       19,457  

James Fisher & Sons plc

    20,005       424,431  

Janus Henderson Group plc (a) (b)

    41,412       1,371,151  

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc

    46,166       722,012  

JD Sports Fashion plc

    168,830       769,807  

JD Wetherspoon plc

    32,994       419,206  

John Menzies plc

    24,573       225,755  

John Wood Group plc

    122,821       1,027,379  

Jupiter Fund Management plc

    117,655       774,309  

KAZ Minerals plc (a)

    44,157       299,009  

Kcom Group plc

    231,195       268,018  

Keller Group plc

    25,571       292,819  

Kier Group plc

    26,579       424,620  

Ladbrokes Coral Group plc

    312,983       467,098  

Laird plc

    234,556       423,163  

Lancashire Holdings, Ltd.

    67,933       616,777  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-34


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom—(Continued)  

Laura Ashley Holdings plc

    25,157     $ 3,729  

Lonmin plc (a)

    12,029       10,318  

Lookers plc

    131,372       196,065  

Low & Bonar plc

    37,972       42,072  

LSL Property Services plc

    11,741       33,676  

Man Group plc

    598,620       1,207,936  

Marshalls plc

    63,336       309,546  

Marston’s plc

    258,409       410,736  

McBride plc (a)

    79,138       193,159  

McColl’s Retail Group plc

    12,767       33,267  

Mears Group plc

    41,542       257,346  

Meggitt plc

    50,742       315,660  

Melrose Industries plc

    556,450       1,757,848  

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc

    54,328       313,474  

Mitchells & Butlers plc

    69,112       207,574  

Mitie Group plc

    137,149       493,489  

Moneysupermarket.com Group plc

    143,669       661,727  

Morgan Advanced Materials plc

    113,848       421,130  

Morgan Sindall Group plc

    17,569       283,880  

Mothercare plc (a)

    51,119       76,829  

N Brown Group plc

    73,957       299,119  

National Express Group plc

    203,273       970,438  

NCC Group plc

    76,130       162,443  

NEX Group plc

    114,424       931,346  

Norcros plc

    4,097       9,710  

Northgate plc

    48,315       278,868  

Novae Group plc

    22,502       167,016  

Ocado Group plc (a) (d)

    86,941       328,344  

OneSavings Bank plc

    14,286       69,807  

Ophir Energy plc (a)

    122,457       136,336  

Oxford Instruments plc

    13,946       190,318  

Pagegroup plc

    84,971       526,699  

PayPoint plc

    19,490       224,543  

Pendragon plc

    345,188       139,543  

Pennon Group plc

    139,688       1,500,919  

Petrofac, Ltd.

    30,916       178,484  

Petropavlovsk plc (a)

    192,556       17,184  

Phoenix Group Holdings

    55,470       559,457  

Photo-Me International plc

    49,810       107,550  

Playtech plc

    58,243       721,190  

Polypipe Group plc

    12,916       64,369  

Porvair plc

    4,494       32,476  

Premier Foods plc (a)

    334,879       176,538  

Premier Oil plc (a) (d)

    172,107       112,624  

Punch Taverns plc (a)

    16,132       37,608  

PZ Cussons plc

    102,110       455,115  

QinetiQ Group plc

    183,469       646,183  

Rank Group plc

    29,633       91,565  

Rathbone Brothers plc

    21,429       707,751  

REA Holdings plc (a)

    1,120       4,779  

Redrow plc

    150,678       1,074,009  

Renewi plc

    221,260       238,798  

Renishaw plc

    16,765       791,754  

Renold plc (a)

    64,766       44,754  

Rentokil Initial plc

    507,726       1,809,988  

Restaurant Group plc (The)

    63,027       268,937  

Ricardo plc

    13,452       136,238  
United Kingdom—(Continued)  

Rightmove plc

    30,801     1,705,949  

RM plc

    43,283       97,531  

Robert Walters plc

    14,599       80,896  

Rotork plc

    286,300       879,141  

RPC Group plc

    177,856       1,744,489  

RPS Group plc

    100,537       343,402  

Saga plc

    42,815       116,809  

Savills plc

    62,765       718,117  

SDL plc

    33,826       274,584  

Senior plc

    166,890       510,946  

Serco Group plc (a)

    96,155       144,040  

Severfield plc

    100,890       101,891  

SIG plc

    252,797       489,858  

Soco International plc

    50,968       77,566  

Spectris plc

    44,465       1,463,553  

Speedy Hire plc

    205,988       155,595  

Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc

    22,020       1,536,402  

Spirent Communications plc

    240,086       365,156  

Sportech plc (a)

    20,264       28,167  

SSP Group plc

    49,415       306,231  

St. Ives plc

    36,663       24,704  

St. Modwen Properties plc

    86,555       404,549  

Stagecoach Group plc

    127,734       310,056  

Stallergenes Greer plc (a)

    569       24,601  

SThree plc

    33,106       132,867  

Stobart Group, Ltd.

    12,441       48,055  

SuperGroup plc

    18,185       354,400  

Synthomer plc

    102,899       654,323  

TalkTalk Telecom Group plc (d)

    151,305       355,827  

Tate & Lyle plc

    139,162       1,200,821  

Ted Baker plc

    8,726       272,004  

Telecom Plus plc

    21,749       327,239  

Thomas Cook Group plc

    438,591       513,838  

Topps Tiles plc

    83,374       89,612  

TP ICAP plc

    203,445       1,239,012  

Trifast plc

    15,629       45,819  

Trinity Mirror plc

    157,693       202,155  

TT electronics plc

    79,682       200,534  

U & I Group plc

    54,856       134,911  

UBM plc

    98,172       882,274  

Ultra Electronics Holdings plc

    27,882       744,495  

Vectura Group plc (a)

    245,376       357,644  

Vesuvius plc

    97,752       677,099  

Victrex plc

    29,970       733,367  

Vitec Group plc (The)

    10,351       137,737  

Volex plc (a)

    20,438       16,021  

Vp plc

    3,307       38,359  

Weir Group plc (The)

    18,886       426,879  

WH Smith plc

    48,772       1,090,168  

William Hill plc

    315,264       1,044,835  

Wincanton plc

    37,122       121,012  

WS Atkins plc

    34,945       946,630  

Xaar plc

    18,088       89,128  

ZPG plc

    4,612       21,719  
   

 

 

 
      110,309,709  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description       
    
Shares
    Value  
United States—0.5%  

Alacer Gold Corp. (a)

    102,778     $ 164,851  

Argonaut Gold, Inc. (a)

    57,325       104,766  

Energy Fuels, Inc. (a)

    9,915       15,750  

Golden Star Resources, Ltd. (a)

    93,633       61,373  

Mitel Networks Corp. (a)

    25,492       187,337  

QIAGEN NV (a)

    49,475       1,647,392  

REC Silicon ASA (a) (d)

    643,607       83,914  

Sims Metal Management, Ltd.

    81,887       953,711  
   

 

 

 
      3,219,094  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $544,782,247)

      709,450,800  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stocks—0.2%  
Germany—0.2%  

Biotest AG

    3,558       89,661  

Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

    1,122       118,132  

FUCHS Petrolub SE

    7,687       420,052  

Jungheinrich AG

    13,710       501,743  

Sartorius AG

    3,540       341,359  

Sixt SE

    554       27,478  

Sto SE & Co. KGaA

    102       13,295  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $968,302)

      1,511,720  
   

 

 

 
Rights—0.0%  
Australia—0.0%  

Centrebet International, Ltd. (Litigation Units) (a) (c)

    9,600       0  

Collins Foods, Ltd., Expires 07/12/17 (a)

    502       0  
   

 

 

 
      0  
   

 

 

 
Austria—0.0%  

Intercell AG (a) (b) (c)

    24,163       0  
   

 

 

 
France—0.0%  

Etablissements Maurel et Prom (a) (b) (c)

    27,199       0  
   

 

 

 
Hong Kong—0.0%  

Fortune Oil CVR (a) (b)

    575,627       0  
   

 

 

 
Israel—0.0%  

Airport City, Ltd., Expires 07/04/17 (a)

    1,668       5,651  
   

 

 

 
Singapore—0.0%  

Pan-United Corp., Ltd., Expires 07/12/17 (a)

    10,750       874  
   

 

 

 
Spain—0.0%  

Sacye S.A., Expires 07/20/17 (a)

    107,800       8,619  
   

 

 

 

Total Rights
(Cost $13,648)

      15,144  
   

 

 

 
Warrant—0.0%  
Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Canada—0.0%  

Novelion Therapeutics, Inc., Expires 11/23/17 (a) (c)

    51,000     0  
   

 

 

 
Hong Kong—0.0%  

Cheuk Nang Holdings, Ltd., Expires 06/21/18 (a)

    3,540       454  

Styland Holdings, Ltd.,
Expires 02/13/18 (a)

    92,000       1,025  
   

 

 

 
      1,479  
   

 

 

 

Total Warrants
(Cost $979)

      1,479  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—0.2%                
Repurchase Agreement—0.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $1,711,575 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,745,000 Federal Home Loan Bank at 1.125% due 04/25/18 with a value of $1,746,726.

    1,711,558       1,711,558  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $1,711,558)

      1,711,558  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (e)—2.9%  
Certificates of Deposit—1.4%  

Bank of America N.A.
1.507%, 07/11/17 (f)

    750,000       750,132  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    500,000       499,995  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.602%, 11/16/17 (f)

    250,000       250,244  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (f)

    200,000       200,225  

Chiba Bank, Ltd., New York
1.170%, 07/11/17

    500,000       499,994  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.432%, 10/16/17 (f)

    500,000       500,107  

1.466%, 10/25/17 (f)

    500,000       500,030  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (f)

    200,000       200,025  

KBC Bank NV
1.220%, 07/26/17

    200,000       200,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    500,000       500,015  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (f)

    500,000       500,303  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.397%, 10/11/17 (f)

    200,000       199,993  

1.400%, 11/27/17 (f)

    500,000       499,770  

1.469%, 10/18/17 (f)

    500,000       499,966  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (f)

    500,000       500,405  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (e)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.584%, 08/21/17 (f)

    1,000,000     $ 1,000,369  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.330%, 02/08/18 (f)

    500,000       499,955  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.377%, 10/11/17 (f)

    250,000       250,176  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (f)

    500,000       500,128  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (f)

    300,000       300,090  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (f)

    500,000       500,371  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (f)

    100,102       100,057  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (f)

    200,000       200,179  
   

 

 

 
      9,652,529  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—0.7%            

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    249,261       249,909  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    498,420       499,837  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    250,000       250,195  

1.522%, 10/23/17 (f)

    500,000       500,527  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (f)

    1,000,000       1,000,345  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (f)

    250,000       249,982  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    249,944       249,968  

1.170%, 07/20/17

    249,301       249,841  

1.180%, 07/11/17

    249,263       249,917  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (f)

    500,000       500,676  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    498,446       499,530  

1.230%, 07/07/17

    498,445       499,883  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (f)

    300,000       300,299  
   

 

 

 
      5,300,909  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—0.6%            

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $745,278 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $775,753 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $760,116.

    745,211       745,211  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $400,037 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $398,463 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $408,000.

    400,000       400,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)            

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $500,050 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $508,367 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $510,002.

    500,000     500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $500,388 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $109 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $555,912.

    500,000       500,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $40,194 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $44,000.

    40,000       40,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.250% to be repurchased at $100,010 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $90,168 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $102,067.

    100,000       100,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $304,859 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $330,000.

    300,000       300,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $503,824 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $550,000.

    500,000       500,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $1,000,098 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,501,763 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $1,020,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      4,085,211  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.2%            

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (e)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—(Continued)            

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    200,000     $ 200,000  
   

 

 

 
      1,400,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $20,434,333)

      20,438,649  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—102.5%
(Cost $567,911,067) (g)

      733,129,350  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(2.5)%

      (18,006,113
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 715,123,237  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.2% of net assets.
(c)   Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.0% of net assets.
(d)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $18,364,237 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $21,879,771. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(e)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(f)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(g)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $567,911,067. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $246,641,834 and $(81,423,551), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $165,218,283.

 

Ten Largest Industries as of
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

  

% of
Net Assets

 

Machinery

     6.3  

Metals & Mining

     4.8  

Real Estate Management & Development

     4.0  

Banks

     3.8  

Chemicals

     3.8  

Food Products

     3.8  

Construction & Engineering

     3.6  

Capital Markets

     3.4  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     3.2  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     3.2  

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks            

Australia

   $ 509,686      $ 43,258,326      $ 121,194      $ 43,889,206  

Austria

     —          9,589,801        0        9,589,801  

Belgium

     1,252,448        13,241,049        —          14,493,497  

Cambodia

     —          240,787        —          240,787  

Canada

     59,035,095        124,269        47,874        59,207,238  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

China

   $ 94,836      $ 1,218,250      $ —        $ 1,313,086  

Denmark

     —          14,910,536        —          14,910,536  

Faeroe Islands

     —          335,725        —          335,725  

Finland

     —          19,246,421        1,868        19,248,289  

France

     177,587        37,809,530        —          37,987,117  

Georgia

     —          284,997        —          284,997  

Germany

     135,808        44,512,560        —          44,648,368  

Ghana

     —          844,792        —          844,792  

Greenland

     —          1,622        —          1,622  

Guernsey, Channel Islands

     —          51,726        —          51,726  

Hong Kong

     215,800        20,758,207        60,119        21,034,126  

India

     —          112,269        —          112,269  

Ireland

     —          5,708,586        —          5,708,586  

Isle of Man

     —          1,097,904        —          1,097,904  

Israel

     31,077        6,776,480        —          6,807,557  

Italy

     —          27,475,592        0        27,475,592  

Japan

     —          166,884,552        —          166,884,552  

Jersey, Channel Islands

     —          690,735        —          690,735  

Liechtenstein

     —          196,405        —          196,405  

Luxembourg

     —          1,717,625        —          1,717,625  

Macau

     —          65,434        —          65,434  

Malaysia

     —          7,863        —          7,863  

Malta

     —          879,687        —          879,687  

Monaco

     279,836        —          —          279,836  

Netherlands

     —          15,260,927        7        15,260,934  

New Zealand

     —          7,685,836        —          7,685,836  

Norway

     57,871        5,199,150        —          5,257,021  

Peru

     —          266,316        —          266,316  

Philippines

     —          18,325        —          18,325  

Portugal

     —          2,542,909        0        2,542,909  

Russia

     —          162,419        —          162,419  

Singapore

     25,833        8,763,763        10,523        8,800,119  

South Africa

     —          244,859        —          244,859  

Spain

     —          15,005,921        —          15,005,921  

Sweden

     123,788        21,725,333        —          21,849,121  

Switzerland

     —          38,637,405        —          38,637,405  

Taiwan

     —          52,150        —          52,150  

United Arab Emirates

     —          133,704        —          133,704  

United Kingdom

     —          110,309,709        0        110,309,709  

United States

     534,077        2,685,017        —          3,219,094  

Total Common Stocks

     62,473,742        646,735,473        241,585        709,450,800  

Total Preferred Stocks*

     —          1,511,720        —          1,511,720  
Rights  

Australia

     0        0        —          0  

Austria

     —          —          0        0  

France

     —          —          0        0  

Hong Kong

     —          —          0        0  

Israel

     5,651        —          —          5,651  

Singapore

     874        —          —          874  

Spain

     8,619        —          —          8,619  

Total Rights

     15,144        0        0        15,144  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Warrant  

Canada

   $ —        $ 0     $ —        $ 0  

Hong Kong

     1,479        —         —          1,479  

Total Warrants

     1,479        0       —          1,479  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          1,711,558       —          1,711,558  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          20,438,649       —          20,438,649  

Total Investments

   $ 62,490,365      $ 670,397,400     $ 241,585      $ 733,129,350  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (21,879,771   $ —        $ (21,879,771

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 in the amount of $2,050,603 were due to the application of a systematic fair valuation model factor.

Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 in the amount of $175,723 were due to the resumption of trading activity which resulted in the availability of significant observable inputs. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 in the amount of $422,125 were due to trading halts on the securities’ respective exchanges which resulted in the lack of observable inputs.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-40


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 733,129,350  

Cash

     6,614  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     1,521,279  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     1,067,957  

Fund shares sold

     43,290  

Dividends and interest

     3,168,777  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     738,937,267  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     21,879,771  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     1,622  

Securities lending cash collateral

     577  

Fund shares redeemed

     820,531  

Foreign taxes

     28,442  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     472,179  

Distribution and service fees

     17,167  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,469  

Other expenses

     491,272  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     23,814,030  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 715,123,237  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 532,244,942  

Undistributed net investment income

     645,204  

Accumulated net realized gain

     16,994,166  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     165,238,925  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 715,123,237  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 631,600,863  

Class B

     83,522,374  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     46,160,303  

Class B

     6,136,589  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 13.68  

Class B

     13.61  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $567,911,067.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $18,364,237.
(c)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $1,517,916.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends (a)

   $ 10,929,875  

Interest

     565  

Securities lending income

     367,885  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     11,298,325  

Expenses

  

Management fees

     2,803,392  

Administration fees

     11,095  

Custodian and accounting fees

     200,305  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     99,835  

Audit and tax services

     32,781  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     17,388  

Insurance

     2,275  

Miscellaneous

     66,681  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     3,278,747  

Less management fee waiver

     (24,795
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     3,253,952  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     8,044,373  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

  
Net realized gain (loss) on:   

Investments

     17,446,834  

Foreign currency transactions

     (488
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     17,446,346  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:   

Investments

     82,642,803  

Foreign currency transactions

     62,039  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     82,704,842  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     100,151,188  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 108,195,561  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,134,917.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

    

From Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 8,044,373     $ 14,690,795  

Net realized gain

     17,446,346       34,599,740  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     82,704,842       (10,319,139
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     108,195,561       38,971,396  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (13,999,221     (12,648,546

Class B

     (1,667,583     (1,467,138

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (28,951,949     (36,530,415

Class B

     (3,841,192     (4,808,951
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (48,459,945     (55,455,050
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (6,551,923     (6,958,272
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     53,183,693       (23,441,926

Net Assets

    

Beginning of period

     661,939,544       685,381,470  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 715,123,237     $ 661,939,544  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

    

End of period

   $ 645,204     $ 8,267,635  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

        

Sales

     4,079     $ 54,040       70,203     $ 852,354  

Reinvestments

     3,181,568       42,951,170       4,143,131       49,178,961  

Redemptions

     (3,597,820     (49,899,888     (4,240,434     (54,395,002
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (412,173   $ (6,894,678     (27,100   $ (4,363,687
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

        

Sales

     332,621     $ 4,523,653       863,724     $ 10,719,761  

Reinvestments

     410,184       5,508,775       531,421       6,276,089  

Redemptions

     (712,408     (9,689,673     (1,588,476     (19,590,435
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     30,397     $ 342,755       (193,331   $ (2,594,585
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (6,551,923     $ (6,958,272
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                        
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 12.57     $ 12.97     $ 14.84      $ 16.83      $ 13.85      $ 13.25  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.16       0.28  (b)      0.25        0.26        0.28        0.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.94       0.44       0.78        (1.28      3.42        2.04  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.10       0.72       1.03        (1.02      3.70        2.31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.32     (0.29     (0.31      (0.38      (0.30      (0.36

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.67     (0.83     (2.59      (0.59      (0.42      (1.35
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.99     (1.12     (2.90      (0.97      (0.72      (1.71
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.68     $ 12.57     $ 12.97      $ 14.84      $ 16.83      $ 13.85  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     16.82  (d)      6.00  (e)      6.08        (6.50      27.94        18.25  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.92  (f)      0.93       0.95        0.98        0.95        0.98  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.91  (f)      0.92       0.94        0.97        0.94        0.98  

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

     2.35  (f)      2.26  (b)      1.78        1.58        1.86        2.06  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     2  (d)      8       12        10        12        12  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 631.6     $ 585.6     $ 604.2      $ 606.4      $ 913.3      $ 713.4  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 12.50     $ 12.89     $ 14.77      $ 16.75      $ 13.79      $ 13.20  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.14       0.25  (b)      0.21        0.21        0.24        0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.93       0.44       0.77        (1.26      3.41        2.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.07       0.69       0.98        (1.05      3.65        2.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.29     (0.25     (0.27      (0.34      (0.27      (0.32

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.67     (0.83     (2.59      (0.59      (0.42      (1.35
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.96     (1.08     (2.86      (0.93      (0.69      (1.67
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.61     $ 12.50     $ 12.89      $ 14.77      $ 16.75      $ 13.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     16.65  (d)      5.83  (e)      5.76        (6.69      27.60        17.90  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.17  (f)      1.18       1.20        1.23        1.20        1.23  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     1.16  (f)      1.17       1.19        1.22        1.19        1.23  

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

     2.09  (f)      2.01  (b)      1.50        1.32        1.58        1.81  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     2  (d)      8       12        10        12        12  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 83.5     $ 76.3     $ 81.2      $ 74.5      $ 81.1      $ 63.5  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to $0.02 per share and 0.14% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Includes the impact of the non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which enhanced the performance of the Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2016 by 0.17%. Includes the impact of the non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which enhanced the performance of the portfolio. Excluding this item, total return would have been 5.91% for Class A and 5.66% for Class B.
(f)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers two classes of shares: Class A and B shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions and passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No

 

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Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $1,711,558. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $4,085,211. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

 

 

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Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Foreign Investment Risk: The investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Because securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and may pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 12,091,343      $ 0      $ 58,008,155  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$2,803,392      0.850   Of the first $100 million
     0.800   On amounts in excess of $100 million

 

 

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Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets  
0.050%    Of the first $ 100 million  

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A and B Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$14,816,351    $ 14,989,927      $ 40,638,699      $ 114,053,758      $ 55,455,050      $ 129,043,685  

 

 

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Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$17,911,663    $ 30,200,215      $ 75,123,135      $      $ 123,235,013  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  47,400,112        1,531,273        3,845,066  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     49,950,468        2,825,983  

Robert Boulware

     50,168,147        2,608,304  

Susan C. Gause

     50,036,155        2,740,296  

Nancy Hawthorne

     49,917,684        2,858,767  

Barbara A. Nugent

     50,045,843        2,730,607  

John Rosenthal

     50,118,119        2,658,332  

Linda B. Strumpf

     49,921,040        2,855,411  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     49,803,023        2,973,428  

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Managed By Wellington Management Company LLP

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio returned 8.59%, 8.50%, and 8.56%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500 Index1 and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2, returned 9.34% and 2.27%, respectively. A blend of the S&P 500 Index (60%) and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40%) returned 6.48%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

U.S. equities rose during the first half of 2017 despite plunging oil prices, heightened political risk, and two Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) rate hikes. The first quarter of 2017 was marked by continued optimism in Trump policy expectations and generally encouraging economic data. Steady labor-market gains, along with rising stock prices and optimism about faster economic growth, helped consumer confidence jump to its highest level in 16 years. Despite investor concern over stretched valuations and overly optimistic policy expectations, the market hit a series of record highs early in the first half of the year.

Stocks ended June with a 9.3% year-to-date gain, as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Although U.S. economic data released during second quarter of 2017 was mixed and geopolitical risks remained part of the overall narrative, U.S. and global equities continued to climb. Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election was widely seen as supportive for the stability of the European Union. Furthermore, continued solid global economic data, strong year-over-year corporate earnings growth, and the Fed’s initial plan for balance sheet normalization later this year, provided the economy evolves broadly as anticipated, helped stoke investors’ bullish sentiment. Some unfavorable developments during the second quarter included disappointing manufacturing data, weak auto sales, and lackluster housing reports.

Mid- and large-cap stocks outperformed small-cap stocks, as measured by the S&P Midcap 400, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 indices, respectively. All three groups posted strong positive returns during the six-month period.

Global fixed income markets generated strong gains throughout the period amid heightened political uncertainty. Despite concerns about prospects for retailers, particularly in the U.S., generally solid corporate earnings and continued demand for yield-producing assets supported credit markets and spreads tightened further. In the U.S., political controversies—in particular, the ongoing investigation into alleged involvement by Russia in the 2016 presidential election—led to a short-lived dip in risk assets. Elections in France and the U.K. presented potential sources of volatility, but proved benign in the aftermath. Most currencies strengthened versus the U.S. dollar as market participants seemed doubtful that the Fed would deliver on its projected tightening path.

Sovereign yield curves flattened across most developed markets. Short-end yields increased—especially in Germany, the U.K., and Canada—driven by hawkish comments from their respective central banks. However, lack of global inflation suppressed long-end yields. Intermediate and long-end U.S. Treasury yields fell on diminished expectations of fiscal stimulus. Japanese government bond yields, anchored by the Bank of Japan’s yield-targeting policy, were little changed. Globally, most spread sectors posted positive absolute and excess returns as spreads compressed, led by lower-rated sectors.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed its custom benchmark, consisting of 60% S&P 500 Index / 40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, for the period ended June 30, 2017.

The equity portion of the Portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017. Given the industry-neutral structure of the Portfolio, stock selection was the primary driver of the relative performance. In particular, selection within the Information Technology, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors contributed the most to relative results. This was partially offset by weaker stock selection within the Energy sector.

The Portfolio’s exposure to Wayfair and Arista Networks boosted relative results, as did being underweight weak-performing benchmark constituent Exxon Mobil, and not holding Verizon or AT&T. Wayfair, the online home furnishings specialist, reported strong first quarter results which sent the stock price up. Wayfair revealed that quarterly revenue had climbed 30% to almost $1 billion as the company continues to take share in the North American home category segment.

The Portfolio’s holdings in Newfield Exploration and Advance Auto Parts were among the detractors from relative performance during the period. Newfield Exploration’s stock price declined as the market reacted negatively to conservative guidance from company management in the beginning of the period and faced headwinds as oil prices trended lower. Advance Auto Parts’ stock was down during the period as the automotive aftermarket industry was weighed down by demand headwinds following a record warm winter. As of the end of the period, we maintained the Portfolio’s position in Newfield Exploration and trimmed the position in Advance Auto Parts. Capital One also detracted. We modestly reduced the Portfolio’s position in Capital One, but the stock remains a top active position in the Financials sector as we see upside in banks as a result of the abating regulatory burdens and de-risked balance sheets.

The fixed income portion of the Portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, for the period. Sector allocation contributed positively to relative performance. The Portfolio’s exposure to non-Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities, High Yield, and Collateralized Loan Obligations

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Managed By Wellington Management Company LLP

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

(“CLOs”) contributed to relative outperformance. Exposure to Emerging Markets Debt also contributed to results. Additionally, the Portfolio maintained an allocation to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) to position for rising inflation expectations, which detracted from relative performance during the second quarter in light of a less hawkish Fed, weak results from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and doubts over expanded fiscal policy.

During the period, the fixed income portion of the Portfolio used Treasury futures, swaps, and options to manage duration and yield curve positioning. The Portfolio also used currency forwards, futures, and options to implement non-U.S. rate and currency positions. Credit default swaps (“CDX”) were used to manage credit exposure, and investment grade and high yield CDX index positions were used as a source of liquidity and to manage overall portfolio risk.

The equity portion of the Portfolio is generally industry-neutral relative to the benchmark. At period end, the Portfolio had no exposure to the Telecommunication Services sector as we see better opportunities in the broadband cable companies which are categorized in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On an absolute basis, the Portfolio’s largest exposures at the end of the period were to the Software & Services, Capital Goods, Health Care Equipment & Services, and Food, Beverage & Tobacco industries at the end of the period. The Portfolio increased its exposure modestly to the Capital Goods industry and decreased its exposure to the Diversified Financials industry.

At the end of the period, the fixed income portion of the Portfolio had a short duration bias as a result of the team’s belief that the Fed is likely to hike rates more aggressively than what was implied by market pricing and continued to be positioned for rising inflation expectations. The Portfolio ended the period underweight credit, but continued to favor Financials issuers. The Portfolio was overweight Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (“MBS”) and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities. The Portfolio maintained allocations to non-Agency MBS, CLOs, Bank Loans, and BB rated High Yield as of the end of the period.

At the end of the period, the Portfolio’s asset allocation break down was approximately a 60% allocation to the equity portion and a 40% allocation to the fixed income portion of the Portfolio. This represents a marginal decrease in the equity allocation and increase in the fixed income allocation from the beginning of the period reflecting strength in the equity markets and expectations for lower volatility.

Cheryl M. Duckworth

Mark D. Mandel

Joseph F. Marvan

Robert D. Burn

Campe Goodman

Portfolio Managers

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE S&P 500 INDEX AND THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

 

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SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio                      

Class A

       8.59          12.48          10.96          6.16  

Class B

       8.50          12.22          10.68          5.90  

Class E

       8.56          12.34          10.79          6.01  
S&P 500 Index        9.34          17.90          14.63          7.18  
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index        2.27          -0.31          2.21          4.48  

1 The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-weighted index (stock price times number of shares outstanding) with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

2 The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Equity Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Apple, Inc.      2.3  
Bank of America Corp.      1.5  
Facebook, Inc.      1.4  
Amazon.com, Inc.      1.1  
Alphabet, Inc.      1.1  

 

Top Fixed Income Issuers

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool      8.8  
Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool      4.4  
Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool      2.5  
Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool      1.4  
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust      0.8  

Top Equity Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      12.4  
Health Care      8.9  
Financials      8.5  
Consumer Discretionary      7.0  
Industrials      6.7  

 

Top Fixed Income Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies      22.3  
Corporate Bonds & Notes      12.1  
Asset-Backed Securities      6.9  
Mortgage-Backed Securities      5.2  
Floating Rate Loans      1.6  

 

BHFTII-3


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.51    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,085.90        $ 2.64  
   Hypothetical*      0.51    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.27        $ 2.56  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.76    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,085.00        $ 3.93  
   Hypothetical*      0.76    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.03        $ 3.81  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.66    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,085.60        $ 3.41  
   Hypothetical*      0.66    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.52        $ 3.31  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

BHFTII-4


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Common Stocks—59.5% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—2.0%  

Boeing Co. (The)

    35,816     $ 7,082,614  

General Dynamics Corp.

    23,534       4,662,086  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    27,361       7,595,687  

United Technologies Corp.

    56,227       6,865,879  
   

 

 

 
      26,206,266  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.3%  

FedEx Corp.

    17,381       3,777,413  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.2%  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    5,566       345,871  

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a)

    32,734       1,690,711  
   

 

 

 
      2,036,582  
   

 

 

 
Banks—3.2%  

Bank of America Corp.

    802,586       19,470,737  

Citigroup, Inc.

    127,073       8,498,642  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    280,312       3,789,818  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    73,330       9,156,717  
   

 

 

 
      40,915,914  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—2.1%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. (ADR)

    15,708       1,733,535  

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A

    28,841       5,587,367  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

    15,673       1,427,967  

Monster Beverage Corp. (a) (b)

    154,808       7,690,861  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    94,322       10,893,248  
   

 

 

 
      27,332,978  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—1.0%  

Aduro Biotech, Inc. (a) (b)

    45,369       517,207  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    4,677       373,038  

Biogen, Inc. (a)

    1,037       281,400  

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd. (a)

    10,800       270,000  

Bluebird Bio, Inc. (a)

    4,704       494,155  

Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (a)

    22,900       340,065  

Celgene Corp. (a)

    25,540       3,316,880  

GlycoMimetics, Inc. (a)

    35,049       391,147  

Incyte Corp. (a) (b)

    8,773       1,104,608  

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    59,748       1,128,042  

Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    1,100       15,433  

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    35,087       317,537  

Loxo Oncology, Inc. (a)

    9,058       726,361  

Otonomy, Inc. (a)

    28,096       529,610  

Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    23,729       444,681  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    1,263       620,310  

Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    36,000       502,920  

TESARO, Inc. (a) (b)

    7,498       1,048,670  

Trevena, Inc. (a)

    63,243       145,459  
   

 

 

 
      12,567,523  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—0.8%  

Financial Engines, Inc.

    20,064       734,342  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    9,171       2,035,045  
Capital Markets—(Continued)  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    40,503     2,669,958  

Legg Mason, Inc. (b)

    26,612       1,015,514  

Northern Trust Corp.

    11,346       1,102,945  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

    50,785       2,183,247  

WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

    51,390       522,636  
   

 

 

 
      10,263,687  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—1.3%  

Cabot Corp.

    21,534       1,150,562  

Celanese Corp. - Series A

    29,523       2,802,913  

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

    79,770       5,031,094  

Monsanto Co.

    15,990       1,892,576  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    40,029       4,401,589  

Westlake Chemical Corp. (b)

    11,932       790,018  
   

 

 

 
      16,068,752  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—0.4%  

Arista Networks, Inc. (a)

    34,728       5,201,907  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials—0.3%  

CRH plc (ADR)

    21,879       776,048  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    7,029       1,564,515  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    9,642       1,221,448  
   

 

 

 
      3,562,011  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—1.1%  

American Express Co.

    78,033       6,573,500  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    92,957       7,680,107  
   

 

 

 
      14,253,607  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—0.7%  

Ardagh Group S.A.

    41,500       938,315  

Ball Corp.

    97,598       4,119,612  

International Paper Co.

    55,346       3,133,137  

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) (b)

    35,933       859,517  
   

 

 

 
      9,050,581  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—1.9%  

Avangrid, Inc.

    80,687       3,562,331  

Edison International

    36,101       2,822,737  

Eversource Energy

    27,501       1,669,586  

Exelon Corp.

    71,588       2,582,179  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    57,332       8,033,933  

PG&E Corp.

    59,831       3,970,983  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    15,698       1,336,842  
   

 

 

 
      23,978,591  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.8%  

AMETEK, Inc. (b)

    85,327       5,168,256  

Eaton Corp. plc

    73,421       5,714,357  
   

 

 

 
      10,882,613  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Energy Equipment & Services—0.1%  

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (a)

    59,903     $ 337,853  

Tesco Corp. (a)

    73,560       327,342  
   

 

 

 
      665,195  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—2.3%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (b)

    29,705       3,578,561  

American Tower Corp.

    66,283       8,770,567  

Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A

    68,037       2,923,550  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    41,386       4,146,049  

Equinix, Inc.

    6,850       2,939,746  

Invitation Homes, Inc.

    87,835       1,899,871  

Outfront Media, Inc.

    20,589       476,018  

Prologis, Inc.

    33,537       1,966,610  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    14,603       2,362,181  
   

 

 

 
      29,063,153  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—0.8%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    28,803       4,606,464  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    72,047       5,642,000  
   

 

 

 
      10,248,464  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—0.9%  

Hostess Brands, Inc. (a)

    307,819       4,955,886  

Post Holdings, Inc. (a)

    78,160       6,069,124  
   

 

 

 
      11,025,010  
   

 

 

 
Gas Utilities—0.1%  

UGI Corp. (b)

    39,758       1,924,685  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—2.8%  

Abbott Laboratories

    80,940       3,934,494  

Baxter International, Inc.

    49,885       3,020,038  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    19,164       3,739,088  

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

    220,003       6,098,483  

ConforMIS, Inc. (a)

    31,666       135,847  

Medtronic plc

    151,811       13,473,226  

Stryker Corp.

    36,510       5,066,858  
   

 

 

 
      35,468,034  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—2.2%  

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (a)

    51,518       757,830  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    57,726       4,498,010  

Cigna Corp.

    26,043       4,359,338  

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (a)

    31,538       2,750,114  

McKesson Corp.

    27,084       4,456,401  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    62,739       11,633,065  
   

 

 

 
      28,454,758  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—0.5%  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    28,101       1,738,047  

McDonald’s Corp.

    24,587       3,765,745  

Wingstop, Inc.

    6,416       198,254  

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

    9,098       1,220,224  
   

 

 

 
      6,922,270  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—0.3%  

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

    14,515     3,508,130  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—0.7%  

General Electric Co.

    325,060       8,779,871  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—3.4%  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    31,083       2,748,980  

American International Group, Inc.

    126,102       7,883,897  

Assured Guaranty, Ltd.

    126,699       5,288,416  

Athene Holding, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    41,001       2,034,060  

Chubb, Ltd.

    16,328       2,373,765  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    53,485       2,811,706  

Manulife Financial Corp.

    153,500       2,879,660  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    93,511       7,290,118  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    45,780       4,950,649  

XL Group, Ltd.

    112,507       4,927,807  
   

 

 

 
      43,189,058  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—2.7%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

    14,925       14,447,400  

Expedia, Inc.

    29,529       4,398,344  

Netflix, Inc. (a)

    27,516       4,111,166  

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (a)

    2,896       5,417,026  

Wayfair, Inc. - Class A (a)

    77,384       5,949,282  
   

 

 

 
      34,323,218  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—3.0%  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a)

    14,818       13,775,998  

Blucora, Inc. (a)

    36,171       766,825  

eBay, Inc. (a)

    191,407       6,683,932  

Facebook, Inc. - Class A (a)

    116,274       17,555,049  
   

 

 

 
      38,781,804  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—2.4%  

Accenture plc - Class A

    12,383       1,531,529  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    10,676       2,740,422  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    12,839       852,510  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a)

    17,602       2,538,384  

Genpact, Ltd.

    66,414       1,848,302  

Global Payments, Inc.

    66,876       6,040,240  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a)

    67,733       3,635,230  

Total System Services, Inc.

    10,379       604,577  

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    105,379       9,882,443  

WEX, Inc. (a)

    12,054       1,256,871  
   

 

 

 
      30,930,508  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.3%  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    20,535       3,582,741  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—1.7%  

AGCO Corp. (b)

    12,193       821,686  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    6,745       724,818  

Deere & Co.

    14,092       1,741,630  

Fortive Corp.

    87,411       5,537,487  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    48,690       6,974,842  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Machinery—(Continued)  

PACCAR, Inc.

    11,125     $ 734,695  

Pentair plc

    82,870       5,514,170  
   

 

 

 
      22,049,328  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.0%  

Kirby Corp. (a) (b)

    8,339       557,462  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.9%  

Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A (a)

    24,584       8,281,120  

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    246,862       9,607,869  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One - Class C (a)

    42,719       1,564,370  

New York Times Co. (The) - Class A

    32,950       583,215  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. - Class A

    77,937       2,208,735  

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

    74,761       2,509,727  
   

 

 

 
      24,755,036  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.1%  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

    24,988       894,820  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—0.6%  

Dominion Energy, Inc. (b)

    50,934       3,903,072  

Sempra Energy (b)

    35,458       3,997,890  
   

 

 

 
      7,900,962  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—2.8%  

Antero Resources Corp. (a)

    53,035       1,146,086  

BP plc (ADR)

    47,714       1,653,290  

Chevron Corp.

    27,555       2,874,813  

Continental Resources, Inc. (a)

    40,208       1,299,925  

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    20,196       1,793,607  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    11,763       1,064,787  

Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. (a)

    149,625       2,012,456  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    32,488       2,622,756  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    203,112       3,891,626  

Newfield Exploration Co. (a)

    236,679       6,735,884  

ONEOK, Inc.

    21,380       1,115,181  

Parsley Energy, Inc. - Class A (a)

    50,411       1,398,905  

PDC Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    26,951       1,161,858  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    9,982       1,592,928  

QEP Resources, Inc. (a)

    185,200       1,870,520  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

    54,525       1,592,130  

Templar Energy LLC (c) (d)

    2,426       24,262  

TransCanada Corp.

    35,980       1,715,167  

Whiting Petroleum Corp. (a)

    36,269       199,842  
   

 

 

 
      35,766,023  
   

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products—0.1%  

Boise Cascade Co. (a)

    31,228       949,331  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.9%  

Coty, Inc. - Class A (b)

    367,129       6,887,340  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The) - Class A

    27,821       2,670,260  

Herbalife, Ltd. (a)

    22,729       1,621,259  
   

 

 

 
      11,178,859  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—2.6%  

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    13,051     685,830  

Allergan plc

    26,692       6,488,558  

AstraZeneca plc (ADR) (b)

    93,025       3,171,222  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    126,537       7,050,642  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    71,144       5,855,151  

Johnson & Johnson

    48,086       6,361,297  

Mylan NV (a)

    72,998       2,833,782  

MyoKardia, Inc. (a) (b)

    19,599       256,747  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (ADR)

    23,029       765,024  
   

 

 

 
      33,468,253  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.5%  

Equifax, Inc.

    16,246       2,232,526  

IHS Markit, Ltd. (a)

    32,032       1,410,689  

TransUnion (a)

    73,810       3,196,711  
   

 

 

 
      6,839,926  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.1%  

Conyers Park Acquisition Corp. (a)

    144,520       1,842,630  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.3%  

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

    3,419       312,428  

Knight Transportation, Inc. (b)

    39,926       1,479,258  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    18,244       2,220,295  

Schneider National, Inc. - Class B

    16,332       365,347  
   

 

 

 
      4,377,328  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—2.0%  

Broadcom, Ltd.

    26,603       6,199,829  

First Solar, Inc. (a)

    7,633       304,404  

Microchip Technology, Inc. (b)

    48,077       3,710,583  

Micron Technology, Inc. (a)

    99,032       2,957,096  

NVIDIA Corp.

    39,857       5,761,728  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    120,774       6,669,140  
   

 

 

 
      25,602,780  
   

 

 

 
Software—2.2%  

Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)

    19,509       2,759,353  

Atlassian Corp. plc - Class A (a)

    40,442       1,422,749  

Autodesk, Inc. (a)

    15,474       1,560,089  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (a) (b)

    16,589       1,139,830  

HubSpot, Inc. (a)

    20,587       1,353,595  

Microsoft Corp.

    136,877       9,434,932  

Salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

    35,256       3,053,170  

ServiceNow, Inc. (a) (b)

    31,714       3,361,684  

Splunk, Inc. (a) (b)

    9,712       552,516  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    20,633       792,513  

Workday, Inc. - Class A (a)

    28,028       2,718,716  
   

 

 

 
      28,149,147  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—0.9%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (b)

    34,687       4,044,157  

L Brands, Inc.

    38,284       2,063,125  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)

    12,896       2,820,871  

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

    35,120       2,534,611  
   

 

 

 
      11,462,764  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description  

Shares/

Principal
Amount*

    Value  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—2.3%  

Apple, Inc.

    207,933     $ 29,946,511  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.7%  

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

    147,263       8,688,517  

VF Corp.

    9,418       542,477  
   

 

 

 
      9,230,994  
   

 

 

 
Tobacco—1.2%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    134,736       10,033,790  

British American Tobacco plc (ADR) (b)

    77,116       5,285,531  
   

 

 

 
      15,319,321  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $639,048,120)

      763,256,799  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—22.3%  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—20.6%  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 07/01/28

    2,002,069       2,057,914  

3.000%, 02/01/31

    231,810       238,084  

3.000%, 03/01/31

    27,802       28,554  

3.000%, TBA (e)

    11,603,000       11,908,485  

3.500%, 07/01/28

    296,084       309,789  

3.500%, TBA (e)

    65,000       67,630  

4.000%, 04/01/26

    51,767       54,498  

4.000%, 02/01/29

    1,271,455       1,337,794  

4.500%, 06/01/24

    279,611       295,025  

4.500%, 02/01/25

    77,300       81,540  

4.500%, 04/01/25

    12,121       12,732  

4.500%, 07/01/25

    58,871       62,088  

4.500%, 06/01/26

    1,220,133       1,285,469  

5.000%, TBA (e)

    500,000       511,172  

Fannie Mae 20 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 03/01/37

    991,547       1,007,113  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
2.500%, 08/01/46

    1,670,840       1,612,144  

2.500%, 09/01/46

    5,354,950       5,166,832  

2.500%, 10/01/46

    306,794       296,016  

2.500%, 11/01/46

    1,326,707       1,280,101  

2.500%, 12/01/46

    277,598       267,845  

2.500%, 01/01/47

    5,033,566       4,856,730  

3.000%, 02/01/43

    879,490       885,761  

3.000%, 03/01/43

    1,130,781       1,137,945  

3.000%, 04/01/43

    1,022,223       1,028,859  

3.000%, 05/01/43

    2,896,746       2,915,341  

3.000%, 06/01/43

    334,302       337,012  

3.000%, 04/01/47

    10,931,515       10,924,480  

3.000%, TBA (e)

    5,500,000       5,484,078  

3.500%, 03/01/43

    59,340       61,269  

3.500%, 05/01/43

    113,515       117,206  

3.500%, 07/01/43

    260,002       268,446  

3.500%, 08/01/43

    497,528       513,711  

3.500%, 10/01/44

    465,290       480,504  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
3.500%, 02/01/45

    587,364     603,633  

3.500%, 01/01/46

    1,030,577       1,059,123  

3.500%, 02/01/46

    1,317,002       1,353,482  

3.500%, 09/01/46

    1,030,516       1,059,060  

3.500%, 10/01/46

    430,401       442,323  

3.500%, 11/01/46

    291,222       300,811  

3.500%, TBA (e)

    50,535,000       51,867,062  

4.000%, 10/01/40

    1,034,726       1,092,755  

4.000%, 11/01/40

    439,002       463,532  

4.000%, 12/01/40

    319,674       337,509  

4.000%, 02/01/41

    158,056       166,951  

4.000%, 03/01/41

    368,380       388,669  

4.000%, 08/01/42

    214,397       226,184  

4.000%, 09/01/42

    347,477       366,597  

4.000%, 03/01/45

    65,493       68,880  

4.000%, 07/01/45

    289,289       307,077  

4.000%, 05/01/46

    179,234       188,503  

4.000%, 06/01/46

    367,821       386,843  

4.000%, 04/01/47

    388,839       413,036  

4.000%, TBA (e)

    2,400,000       2,518,734  

4.500%, 10/01/40

    941,887       1,017,024  

4.500%, 09/01/41

    110,188       118,989  

4.500%, 10/01/41

    424,303       458,952  

4.500%, 08/01/42

    131,452       141,672  

4.500%, 09/01/43

    2,238,381       2,406,871  

4.500%, 10/01/43

    305,282       327,919  

4.500%, 12/01/43

    272,093       292,443  

4.500%, 01/01/44

    700,827       759,856  

5.000%, 04/01/33

    4,008       4,394  

5.000%, 07/01/33

    14,341       15,727  

5.000%, 09/01/33

    213,041       233,734  

5.000%, 11/01/33

    54,221       59,482  

5.000%, 12/01/33

    22,192       24,342  

5.000%, 02/01/34

    9,703       10,644  

5.000%, 03/01/34

    4,634       5,084  

5.000%, 04/01/34

    4,482       4,917  

5.000%, 06/01/34

    4,241       4,654  

5.000%, 07/01/34

    64,765       71,092  

5.000%, 10/01/34

    163,120       179,017  

5.000%, 07/01/35

    111,363       122,225  

5.000%, 10/01/35

    123,633       135,637  

5.000%, 12/01/35

    98,205       107,801  

5.000%, 08/01/36

    90,133       98,931  

5.000%, 07/01/37

    48,861       53,627  

5.000%, 07/01/41

    94,047       103,027  

5.000%, 08/01/41

    51,388       56,176  

5.500%, 08/01/28

    27,539       30,481  

5.500%, 04/01/33

    58,733       65,725  

5.500%, 08/01/37

    348,209       390,164  

5.500%, 04/01/41

    30,517       33,901  

6.000%, 03/01/28

    2,666       2,998  

6.000%, 05/01/28

    7,921       8,905  

6.000%, 02/01/34

    234,048       267,379  

6.000%, 08/01/34

    125,727       143,764  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
6.000%, 04/01/35

    1,054,219     $ 1,203,658  

6.000%, 02/01/38

    78,827       89,248  

6.000%, 03/01/38

    28,184       31,998  

6.000%, 05/01/38

    91,793       104,624  

6.000%, 10/01/38

    26,185       29,645  

6.000%, 12/01/38

    30,618       34,630  

6.000%, TBA (e)

    1,000,000       1,125,436  

6.500%, 05/01/40

    640,831       717,007  

Fannie Mae ARM Pool
3.170%, 12/01/40 (f)

    172,893       181,574  

3.404%, 06/01/41 (f)

    216,310       225,581  

3.467%, 03/01/41 (f)

    125,920       132,975  

3.524%, 09/01/41 (f)

    142,311       150,089  

3.570%, 03/01/41 (f)

    41,841       44,257  

Fannie Mae Interest Strip (CMO)
2.000%, 09/25/39

    570,522       555,018  

4.000%, 05/25/27 (g)

    473,783       49,627  

Fannie Mae Pool
2.350%, 11/01/26

    500,000       482,066  

2.390%, 09/01/28

    125,000       118,530  

2.930%, 01/01/27

    900,000       906,742  

3.020%, 03/01/27

    383,782       389,146  

3.105%, 04/01/27

    1,820,317       1,852,122  

3.140%, 11/01/27

    681,824       698,697  

3.150%, 04/01/27

    773,048       790,713  

3.160%, 04/01/27

    585,000       598,488  

3.205%, 01/01/27

    794,836       817,336  

3.240%, 12/01/26

    83,233       85,819  

3.410%, 08/01/27

    487,191       507,924  

3.765%, 12/01/25

    1,300,000       1,394,119  

3.855%, 12/01/25

    45,000       48,560  

3.870%, 10/01/25

    75,676       81,224  

3.890%, 05/01/30

    101,730       107,386  

3.960%, 05/01/34

    43,070       45,593  

3.970%, 05/01/29

    29,555       31,921  

4.060%, 10/01/28

    64,547       70,581  

Fannie Mae REMICS (CMO)
Zero Coupon, 03/25/36 (h)

    37,450       31,905  

Zero Coupon, 06/25/36 (h)

    315,882       275,897  

1.700%, 04/25/55 (f) (g)

    1,104,434       57,001  

1.766%, 05/25/46 (d) (f) (g)

    1,131,490       57,431  

1.892%, 06/25/55 (d) (f) (g)

    925,773       53,086  

2.029%, 08/25/44 (d) (f) (g)

    1,075,628       54,691  

2.500%, 06/25/28 (d) (g)

    242,740       19,755  

3.000%, 02/25/27 (d) (g)

    654,926       54,976  

3.000%, 09/25/27 (d) (g)

    215,211       19,550  

3.000%, 01/25/28 (d) (g)

    1,545,355       143,089  

3.000%, 02/25/28 (d) (g)

    576,660       56,042  

3.000%, 04/25/28 (d) (g)

    694,833       68,578  

3.500%, 05/25/27 (d) (g)

    654,642       64,812  

3.500%, 10/25/27 (d) (g)

    392,095       43,513  

3.500%, 05/25/30 (d) (g)

    386,210       48,895  

3.500%, 08/25/30 (d) (g)

    125,396       15,338  

3.500%, 02/25/31 (d) (g)

    325,364       34,143  

3.500%, 09/25/35 (d) (g)

    242,978       37,176  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae REMICS (CMO)
4.000%, 03/25/42 (d) (g)

    173,171     24,120  

4.000%, 05/25/42 (d) (g)

    1,021,612       150,756  

4.000%, 11/25/42 (d) (g)

    98,393       13,916  

4.500%, 07/25/27 (d) (g)

    225,193       23,240  

5.461%, 05/25/42 (f) (g)

    130,084       14,460  

5.500%, 04/25/35 (d)

    375,073       421,917  

5.500%, 04/25/37

    170,121       189,083  

Fannie Mae-ACES (CMO)
2.377%, 01/25/22 (f) (g)

    1,517,042       94,920  

3.329%, 10/25/23 (f)

    505,000       527,569  

Freddie Mac 15 Yr. Gold Pool
2.500%, TBA (e)

    3,190,000       3,208,192  

3.000%, 07/01/28

    744,218       764,849  

3.000%, 08/01/29

    504,028       518,705  

3.000%, TBA (e)

    775,000       795,828  

3.500%, TBA (e)

    1,500,000       1,562,227  

Freddie Mac 20 Yr. Gold Pool
3.000%, 11/01/36

    1,354,548       1,375,093  

3.000%, 01/01/37

    968,903       983,598  

3.500%, 08/01/34

    991,582       1,032,505  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
3.000%, 12/01/44

    21,504       21,473  

3.000%, 08/01/46

    1,948,310       1,945,359  

3.000%, 10/01/46

    1,975,622       1,972,629  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    2,984,320       2,983,755  

3.000%, 12/01/46

    948,929       948,688  

3.000%, 01/01/47

    6,917,215       6,906,736  

3.000%, TBA (e)

    8,000,000       7,982,500  

3.500%, 08/01/42

    147,101       152,718  

3.500%, 11/01/42

    222,267       229,334  

3.500%, 06/01/46

    332,778       342,140  

3.500%, 07/01/47

    1,700,000       1,747,821  

3.500%, TBA (e)

    14,765,000       15,152,960  

4.000%, 05/01/42

    986,232       1,041,326  

4.000%, 08/01/42

    271,321       287,441  

4.000%, 09/01/42

    408,358       432,620  

4.000%, 07/01/44

    81,559       86,186  

4.000%, 02/01/46

    364,484       383,622  

4.000%, TBA (e)

    7,145,000       7,507,362  

4.500%, 09/01/43

    162,028       174,001  

4.500%, 11/01/43

    1,409,292       1,510,741  

4.500%, TBA (e)

    1,880,000       2,012,805  

5.000%, TBA (e)

    1,500,000       1,629,270  

5.500%, 07/01/33

    152,731       168,691  

5.500%, 04/01/39

    63,916       71,069  

5.500%, 06/01/41

    242,880       270,372  

Freddie Mac ARM Non-Gold Pool
3.635%, 02/01/41 (f)

    183,381       194,688  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (CMO)
0.745%, 03/25/27 (f) (g)

    4,393,780       217,359  

1.606%, 06/25/22 (f) (g)

    1,855,902       112,039  

1.658%, 12/25/18 (f) (g)

    3,047,386       51,616  

1.824%, 03/25/22 (f) (g)

    1,401,778       91,513  

1.872%, 05/25/19 (f) (g)

    2,324,417       59,341  

3.430%, 01/25/27 (f)

    700,000       734,813  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac REMICS (CMO)
Zero Coupon, 11/15/36 (h)

    37,167     $ 35,122  

2.500%, 05/15/28 (g)

    254,913       20,906  

3.000%, 03/15/28 (d) (g)

    803,330       70,028  

3.000%, 05/15/32 (g)

    342,910       28,854  

3.000%, 03/15/33 (d) (g)

    228,735       30,126  

3.000%, 06/15/41

    715,491       731,699  

3.000%, 07/15/41

    1,625,928       1,658,843  

3.500%, 06/15/26 (d) (g)

    432,849       33,924  

3.500%, 09/15/26 (g)

    144,275       14,379  

3.500%, 03/15/27 (g)

    247,179       23,853  

3.500%, 03/15/41 (d) (g)

    91,525       11,394  

4.000%, 07/15/27 (d) (g)

    994,617       105,399  

4.000%, 03/15/28 (g)

    462,329       49,677  

4.000%, 06/15/28 (g)

    240,869       27,108  

4.500%, 03/15/41

    303,402       343,684  

4.750%, 07/15/39

    704,454       757,756  

5.000%, 09/15/33 (g)

    318,654       67,134  

5.500%, 08/15/33

    77,677       86,632  

5.500%, 07/15/36

    175,459       196,214  

5.500%, 06/15/46

    243,860       272,498  

6.500%, 07/15/36

    238,536       266,829  

FREMF Mortgage Trust (CMO)
3.072%, 10/25/47 (144A) (f)

    770,000       779,580  

3.971%, 04/25/24 (144A) (f)

    600,000       608,434  

4.013%, 02/25/24 (144A) (f)

    335,000       334,888  

4.117%, 03/25/27 (144A) (f)

    245,000       246,611  

5.438%, 09/25/43 (144A) (f)

    855,000       921,642  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 12/15/44

    26,417       26,753  

3.000%, 02/15/45

    83,022       83,981  

3.000%, 04/15/45

    1,132,829       1,145,908  

3.000%, 05/15/45

    1,502,833       1,520,184  

3.000%, 07/15/45

    40,127       40,590  

4.000%, 09/15/42

    1,082,515       1,142,586  

4.500%, 04/15/41

    803,062       865,503  

4.500%, 02/15/42

    1,652,975       1,791,630  

5.000%, 12/15/38

    57,415       63,106  

5.000%, 04/15/39

    1,179,560       1,296,432  

5.000%, 07/15/39

    123,428       135,623  

5.000%, 12/15/40

    162,807       178,916  

5.500%, 12/15/40

    558,730       627,343  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, TBA (e)

    11,800,000       11,918,922  

3.500%, 03/20/47

    1,883,538       1,952,988  

3.500%, 04/20/47

    1,393,160       1,444,528  

3.500%, 05/20/47

    2,743,840       2,845,010  

3.500%, TBA (e)

    4,100,000       4,240,297  

4.000%, 04/20/47

    1,261,516       1,331,021  

4.000%, TBA (e)

    3,877,000       4,076,962  

4.500%, 01/20/46

    192,513       204,711  

4.500%, TBA (e)

    4,170,000       4,430,944  

5.000%, 10/20/39

    27,134       29,499  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
0.794%, 02/16/53 (f) (g)

    2,291,730       110,929  

2.500%, 12/16/39

    536,747       540,949  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
3.000%, 09/20/28 (g)

    291,975     28,299  

3.000%, 02/16/43 (g)

    157,240       28,934  

3.000%, 05/20/47

    225,563       206,441  

3.500%, 02/16/27 (g)

    125,629       11,752  

3.500%, 03/20/27 (g)

    314,027       32,417  

3.500%, 02/20/41 (g)

    396,148       57,138  

3.500%, 04/20/42 (g)

    672,583       95,327  

3.500%, 05/20/43 (d) (g)

    143,538       26,417  

3.500%, 07/20/43 (d) (g)

    574,371       86,758  

4.000%, 12/16/26 (g)

    92,397       10,282  

4.000%, 05/20/29 (g)

    1,320,004       133,776  

4.000%, 05/16/42 (d) (g)

    123,170       20,116  

4.000%, 09/16/42 (g)

    642,010       158,431  

4.000%, 03/20/43 (g)

    181,802       39,296  

4.000%, 01/20/44 (d) (g)

    86,441       18,411  

4.000%, 11/20/44 (d) (g)

    1,363,597       246,624  

4.500%, 04/20/45 (d) (g)

    304,505       70,744  

5.000%, 10/16/41 (d) (g)

    498,939       80,592  

5.500%, 03/20/39 (d) (g)

    581,592       130,992  

5.500%, 02/16/47 (g)

    560,997       124,630  

5.500%, 02/20/47 (g)

    347,659       70,667  

6.000%, 09/20/40 (g)

    489,754       113,069  

6.000%, 02/20/46 (g)

    535,357       127,182  
   

 

 

 
      263,909,487  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—1.7%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds
2.750%, 08/15/42 (i)

    350,000       346,172  

3.000%, 11/15/44 (i)

    595,000       613,966  

3.000%, 02/15/47

    1,500,000       1,547,343  

4.375%, 11/15/39

    3,879,000       4,944,057  

4.500%, 02/15/36 (i) (j)

    1,199,000       1,547,646  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes
0.250%, 01/15/25 (j) (k) (l)

    8,281,982       8,134,894  

U.S. Treasury Notes
1.625%, 03/15/20 (j)

    377,000       378,193  

2.000%, 11/15/26 (i) (j)

    4,474,000       4,362,499  
   

 

 

 
      21,874,770  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies
(Cost $287,498,306)

      285,784,257  
   

 

 

 
Corporate Bonds & Notes—12.1%  
Aerospace/Defense—0.2%  

Embraer Netherlands Finance B.V.
5.400%, 02/01/27

    410,000       428,450  

L3 Technologies, Inc.
3.850%, 12/15/26

    70,000       72,160  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
2.500%, 11/23/20

    225,000       228,088  

4.700%, 05/15/46

    390,000       438,222  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Aerospace/Defense—(Continued)  

United Technologies Corp.
1.900%, 05/04/20

    840,000     $ 841,441  
   

 

 

 
      2,008,361  
   

 

 

 
Agriculture—0.2%  

Altria Group, Inc.
2.850%, 08/09/22

    250,000       253,901  

3.875%, 09/16/46

    190,000       184,557  

BAT International Finance plc
2.750%, 06/15/20 (144A)

    400,000       405,225  

Imperial Brands Finance plc
2.050%, 07/20/18 (144A)

    200,000       200,075  

2.950%, 07/21/20 (144A)

    550,000       559,292  

3.750%, 07/21/22 (144A)

    310,000       322,753  

Reynolds American, Inc.
3.250%, 06/12/20

    517,000       532,271  
   

 

 

 
      2,458,074  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.1%  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
3.625%, 03/15/22

    910,000       934,194  
   

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers—0.2%  

Ford Motor Co.
4.346%, 12/08/26

    265,000       272,801  

5.291%, 12/08/46

    345,000       354,080  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
4.134%, 08/04/25

    200,000       203,451  

General Motors Co.
6.250%, 10/02/43

    195,000       216,596  

6.750%, 04/01/46

    480,000       569,289  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
3.700%, 05/09/23

    300,000       304,638  

3.950%, 04/13/24

    345,000       349,900  
   

 

 

 
      2,270,755  
   

 

 

 
Banks—4.0%  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
7.000%, 02/19/19 (EUR) (f)

    600,000       701,646  

9.000%, 05/09/18 (f)

    600,000       626,993  

Banco de Sabadell S.A.
6.500%, 05/18/22 (EUR) (f)

    400,000       449,601  

Bank of America Corp.
2.503%, 10/21/22

    925,000       913,176  

2.625%, 04/19/21

    595,000       597,637  

3.124%, 01/20/23 (f)

    1,285,000       1,299,111  

3.705%, 04/24/28 (f)

    1,300,000       1,309,522  

3.950%, 04/21/25

    350,000       354,634  

4.000%, 04/01/24

    245,000       256,728  

4.000%, 01/22/25

    1,210,000       1,231,072  

4.125%, 01/22/24

    265,000       279,643  

4.183%, 11/25/27

    540,000       549,226  

7.750%, 05/14/38

    630,000       906,001  

Bank of Ireland
7.375%, 06/18/20 (EUR) (f)

    300,000       372,606  
Banks—(Continued)  

Barclays Bank plc
6.050%, 12/04/17 (144A)

    1,190,000     1,210,422  

Barclays plc
3.684%, 01/10/23

    290,000       297,557  

4.836%, 05/09/28

    480,000       490,699  

8.000%, 12/15/20 (EUR) (f)

    550,000       688,645  

BNP Paribas S.A.
2.950%, 05/23/22 (144A)

    220,000       222,191  

7.625%, 03/30/21 (144A) (b) (f)

    390,000       429,000  

BPCE S.A.
3.000%, 05/22/22 (144A)

    255,000       257,218  

Capital One Financial Corp.
3.050%, 03/09/22

    750,000       755,893  

Capital One N.A.
1.650%, 02/05/18

    670,000       669,725  

2.350%, 08/17/18

    580,000       582,333  

Citigroup, Inc.
2.279%, 05/17/24 (f)

    680,000       679,302  

2.700%, 03/30/21

    295,000       296,958  

3.200%, 10/21/26

    140,000       136,153  

4.300%, 11/20/26

    400,000       410,856  

4.450%, 09/29/27

    1,815,000       1,887,633  

4.650%, 07/30/45

    56,000       60,894  

5.500%, 09/13/25

    365,000       405,888  

Credit Agricole S.A.
8.125%, 12/23/25 (144A) (b) (f)

    725,000       842,232  

Credit Suisse Group AG
6.250%, 12/18/24 (144A) (f)

    1,320,000       1,402,500  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
2.350%, 11/15/21

    560,000       552,465  

2.600%, 04/23/20

    1,605,000       1,619,904  

2.750%, 09/15/20

    440,000       445,301  

2.875%, 02/25/21

    520,000       525,574  

5.150%, 05/22/45

    640,000       710,885  

6.250%, 02/01/41

    430,000       561,705  

6.750%, 10/01/37

    1,375,000       1,784,806  

HSBC Holdings plc
2.950%, 05/25/21

    255,000       258,243  

3.262%, 03/13/23 (f)

    1,225,000       1,248,213  

3.400%, 03/08/21

    765,000       786,265  

3.600%, 05/25/23

    255,000       263,520  

4.250%, 08/18/25

    390,000       400,649  

6.000%, 05/22/27 (f)

    575,000       594,550  

HSBC USA, Inc.
2.750%, 08/07/20

    375,000       381,131  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
7.700%, 09/17/25 (144A) (f)

    450,000       467,438  

7.750%, 01/11/27 (EUR) (f)

    200,000       252,986  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.295%, 08/15/21

    420,000       417,556  

2.383%, 10/24/23 (f)

    325,000       329,885  

2.400%, 06/07/21

    565,000       563,929  

2.550%, 10/29/20

    730,000       736,125  

2.700%, 05/18/23

    480,000       474,737  

2.750%, 06/23/20

    830,000       843,868  

3.220%, 03/01/25 (f)

    550,000       551,033  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Banks—(Continued)  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
4.250%, 10/01/27

    635,000     $ 662,369  

5.600%, 07/15/41

    125,000       155,017  

Landsbanki Islands
Zero Coupon, 08/25/20 (c) (d)

    320,000       0  

Morgan Stanley
2.500%, 01/24/19

    455,000       458,512  

2.500%, 04/21/21

    1,190,000       1,189,083  

2.750%, 05/19/22

    645,000       644,861  

3.125%, 07/27/26 (b)

    320,000       311,119  

3.625%, 01/20/27

    685,000       689,925  

4.000%, 07/23/25

    280,000       292,246  

4.350%, 09/08/26

    95,000       98,766  

5.000%, 11/24/25

    432,000       469,782  

6.250%, 08/28/17

    555,000       558,862  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
7.500%, 08/10/20 (f)

    520,000       536,640  

Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
3.700%, 03/28/22 (144A)

    675,000       683,723  

Societe Generale S.A.
7.375%, 09/13/21 (144A) (f)

    650,000       698,750  

8.250%, 11/29/18 (f)

    685,000       726,723  

UBS Group AG
5.750%, 02/19/22 (EUR) (f)

    250,000       314,834  

6.875%, 03/22/21 (f)

    450,000       479,255  

7.000%, 02/19/25 (f)

    200,000       221,383  

7.125%, 02/19/20 (f)

    470,000       497,532  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
2.650%, 02/01/22 (144A)

    620,000       618,684  

Wells Fargo & Co.
3.000%, 04/22/26

    310,000       302,763  

3.000%, 10/23/26

    200,000       194,751  

3.069%, 01/24/23

    960,000       973,449  

3.584%, 05/22/28 (f)

    930,000       939,887  

4.900%, 11/17/45

    1,060,000       1,155,801  

5.606%, 01/15/44

    635,000       755,127  

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
2.150%, 12/06/19

    880,000       884,074  
   

 

 

 
      51,858,381  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.5%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
1.900%, 02/01/19

    840,000       841,879  

2.150%, 02/01/19

    175,000       176,107  

3.300%, 02/01/23

    1,665,000       1,714,502  

3.650%, 02/01/26

    120,000       123,632  

4.700%, 02/01/36

    510,000       561,328  

4.900%, 02/01/46

    1,585,000       1,788,896  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
3.750%, 07/15/42

    405,000       391,982  

Constellation Brands, Inc.
2.700%, 05/09/22

    80,000       79,902  

3.500%, 05/09/27 (b)

    145,000       144,864  

4.500%, 05/09/47

    50,000       51,468  
   

 

 

 
      5,874,560  
   

 

 

 
Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Biotechnology—0.1%  

Amgen, Inc.
2.200%, 05/11/20

    595,000     $ 598,007  

Baxalta, Inc.
3.600%, 06/23/22

    55,000       56,954  

Celgene Corp.
4.625%, 05/15/44

    195,000       204,859  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2.500%, 09/01/23

    120,000       118,222  

3.250%, 09/01/22

    165,000       170,620  
   

 

 

 
      1,148,662  
   

 

 

 
Building Materials—0.0%  

Eagle Materials, Inc.
4.500%, 08/01/26

    110,000       112,475  

Standard Industries, Inc.
5.375%, 11/15/24 (144A)

    115,000       121,181  

6.000%, 10/15/25 (144A)

    220,000       235,400  
   

 

 

 
      469,056  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.1%  

Methanex Corp.
4.250%, 12/01/24

    230,000       225,415  

5.650%, 12/01/44

    235,000       222,268  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)
3.125%, 06/01/24

    180,000       180,912  

Versum Materials, Inc.
5.500%, 09/30/24 (144A)

    25,000       26,281  
   

 

 

 
      654,876  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services—0.1%  

Acwa Power Management & Investments One, Ltd.
5.950%, 12/15/39 (144A)

    1,269,000       1,294,537  

Cardtronics, Inc.
5.125%, 08/01/22

    130,000       131,950  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
4.625%, 07/15/23

    60,000       62,295  

5.500%, 07/15/25

    110,000       115,225  
   

 

 

 
      1,604,007  
   

 

 

 
Computers—0.2%  

Apple, Inc.
3.350%, 02/09/27

    175,000       178,908  

3.450%, 02/09/45

    550,000       516,812  

3.850%, 08/04/46

    95,000       94,935  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
3.480%, 06/01/19 (144A)

    250,000       255,844  

4.420%, 06/15/21 (144A)

    195,000       205,573  

8.350%, 07/15/46 (144A)

    125,000       161,323  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
3.600%, 10/15/20

    615,000       634,126  

NCR Corp.
5.000%, 07/15/22

    115,000       117,300  
   

 

 

 
      2,164,821  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Diversified Financial Services—0.3%  

American Express Credit Corp.
2.200%, 03/03/20

    1,055,000     $ 1,060,021  

CBOE Holdings, Inc.
3.650%, 01/12/27

    455,000       458,915  

GTP Acquisition Partners LLC
3.482%, 06/15/50 (144A)

    1,355,000       1,382,019  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
2.750%, 12/01/20

    355,000       361,909  

Nasdaq, Inc.
3.850%, 06/30/26

    100,000       101,466  

Navient Corp.
5.500%, 01/15/19

    330,000       343,612  

5.875%, 03/25/21

    20,000       21,125  
   

 

 

 
      3,729,067  
   

 

 

 
Electric—0.5%  

AES Corp.
4.875%, 05/15/23

    20,000       20,375  

5.500%, 03/15/24

    325,000       338,406  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
2.850%, 08/15/26 (b)

    320,000       305,034  

DTE Energy Co.
1.500%, 10/01/19

    315,000       310,285  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
4.250%, 12/15/41

    275,000       293,773  

Duke Energy Corp.
2.650%, 09/01/26

    165,000       156,706  

Duke Energy Florida LLC
3.400%, 10/01/46

    430,000       399,110  

Duke Energy Progress LLC
4.375%, 03/30/44

    320,000       347,513  

Emera U.S. Finance L.P.
2.700%, 06/15/21

    80,000       80,123  

4.750%, 06/15/46

    90,000       94,980  

Exelon Corp.
2.450%, 04/15/21

    80,000       79,780  

2.850%, 06/15/20

    530,000       538,443  

FirstEnergy Corp.
3.900%, 07/15/27

    505,000       506,615  

4.250%, 03/15/23

    515,000       541,708  

Fortis, Inc.
2.100%, 10/04/21

    155,000       151,814  

3.055%, 10/04/26

    330,000       318,447  

Great Plains Energy, Inc.
3.150%, 04/01/22

    235,000       237,484  

3.900%, 04/01/27

    220,000       222,558  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.
1.649%, 09/01/18

    210,000       209,365  

NRG Energy, Inc.
6.250%, 07/15/22

    130,000       133,413  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
7.000%, 09/01/22

    110,000       132,419  

Southern Co. (The)
1.850%, 07/01/19

    270,000       268,954  

2.950%, 07/01/23

    170,000       168,910  
Electric—(Continued)  

Southern Co. (The)
4.400%, 07/01/46

    155,000     157,816  
   

 

 

 
      6,014,031  
   

 

 

 
Electronics—0.0%  

Fortive Corp.
2.350%, 06/15/21

    275,000       273,409  
   

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction—0.1%  

SBA Tower Trust
3.168%, 04/15/22 (144A)

    995,000       999,145  
   

 

 

 
Entertainment—0.0%  

WMG Acquisition Corp.
4.875%, 11/01/24 (144A)

    120,000       122,400  

5.000%, 08/01/23 (144A)

    40,000       41,000  
   

 

 

 
      163,400  
   

 

 

 
Environmental Control—0.0%  

Clean Harbors, Inc.
5.250%, 08/01/20

    165,000       167,269  
   

 

 

 
Food—0.1%  

Danone S.A.
1.691%, 10/30/19 (144A)

    705,000       699,368  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
2.000%, 07/02/18

    270,000       270,684  

2.800%, 07/02/20

    205,000       208,066  

4.375%, 06/01/46

    240,000       235,040  

Kroger Co. (The)
3.875%, 10/15/46

    30,000       26,433  

Sysco Corp.
2.500%, 07/15/21 (b)

    405,000       406,105  
   

 

 

 
      1,845,696  
   

 

 

 
Gas—0.0%  

AmeriGas Partners L.P. / AmeriGas Finance Corp.
5.625%, 05/20/24

    55,000       56,650  

5.875%, 08/20/26

    95,000       97,375  

Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp.
2.450%, 10/01/23

    95,000       92,162  
   

 

 

 
      246,187  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Products—0.2%  

Becton Dickinson and Co.
3.363%, 06/06/24

    925,000       927,114  

Medtronic, Inc.
4.375%, 03/15/35

    398,000       434,722  

4.625%, 03/15/45

    170,000       191,324  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
2.950%, 09/19/26

    95,000       92,377  

3.000%, 04/15/23

    525,000       529,262  
   

 

 

 
      2,174,799  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Healthcare-Services—0.3%  

Aetna, Inc.
2.800%, 06/15/23

    175,000     $ 174,696  

Anthem, Inc.
3.500%, 08/15/24

    900,000       925,125  

4.625%, 05/15/42

    170,000       183,529  

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
5.125%, 08/01/21 (b)

    125,000       126,563  

6.250%, 03/31/23

    65,000       67,103  

HCA, Inc.
7.500%, 02/15/22

    190,000       218,737  

LifePoint Health, Inc.
5.875%, 12/01/23

    190,000       200,450  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
6.000%, 10/01/20 (b)

    190,000       203,538  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.700%, 02/15/19

    465,000       464,686  

3.350%, 07/15/22

    460,000       480,247  

3.750%, 07/15/25

    475,000       500,295  

4.250%, 04/15/47

    110,000       117,265  

4.750%, 07/15/45

    130,000       149,326  
   

 

 

 
      3,811,560  
   

 

 

 
Home Builders—0.0%  

Meritage Homes Corp.
6.000%, 06/01/25 (b)

    125,000       133,750  

Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
4.875%, 11/15/25

    10,000       10,375  
   

 

 

 
      144,125  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—0.1%  

American International Group, Inc.
4.700%, 07/10/35

    305,000       324,189  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.
4.500%, 05/30/20

    10,000       10,375  

5.250%, 05/30/25

    175,000       185,325  

Genworth Holdings, Inc.
4.900%, 08/15/23

    90,000       74,700  

7.200%, 02/15/21

    20,000       19,156  

7.700%, 06/15/20

    5,000       4,903  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
3.500%, 03/10/25

    320,000       328,433  

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
8.875%, 06/01/39 (144A)

    67,000       109,782  

MGIC Investment Corp.
5.750%, 08/15/23

    90,000       96,975  

Radian Group, Inc.
7.000%, 03/15/21

    80,000       89,500  

Willis North America, Inc.
3.600%, 05/15/24

    210,000       212,116  
   

 

 

 
      1,455,454  
   

 

 

 
Iron/Steel—0.1%  

ArcelorMittal
6.125%, 06/01/25

    260,000       291,200  
Iron/Steel—(Continued)  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.
5.500%, 10/01/24

    140,000     148,750  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
6.250%, 08/10/26

    245,000       264,294  

6.875%, 11/10/39

    75,000       80,437  
   

 

 

 
      784,681  
   

 

 

 
Machinery-Construction & Mining—0.0%  

Oshkosh Corp.
5.375%, 03/01/25

    120,000       126,000  
   

 

 

 
Machinery-Diversified—0.0%  

CNH Industrial NV
4.500%, 08/15/23 (b)

    145,000       154,063  
   

 

 

 
Media—0.9%  

21st Century Fox America, Inc.
3.375%, 11/15/26

    305,000       304,268  

4.750%, 11/15/46

    55,000       58,697  

6.150%, 03/01/37

    685,000       855,807  

Altice U.S. Finance I Corp.
5.500%, 05/15/26 (144A)

    200,000       210,000  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp.
3.579%, 07/23/20

    270,000       279,011  

4.464%, 07/23/22

    815,000       868,355  

4.908%, 07/23/25

    135,000       145,843  

6.484%, 10/23/45

    815,000       978,174  

Comcast Corp.
3.150%, 03/01/26

    860,000       864,448  

3.400%, 07/15/46 (b)

    400,000       364,240  

4.750%, 03/01/44

    240,000       267,067  

COX Communications, Inc.
3.250%, 12/15/22 (144A)

    190,000       189,602  

3.350%, 09/15/26 (144A)

    95,000       93,285  

3.850%, 02/01/25 (144A) (b)

    355,000       357,676  

4.800%, 02/01/35 (144A)

    115,000       112,459  

Discovery Communications LLC
3.450%, 03/15/25

    237,000       230,694  

3.800%, 03/13/24

    220,000       222,453  

4.900%, 03/11/26

    88,000       93,278  

DISH DBS Corp.
5.875%, 11/15/24 (b)

    260,000       277,412  

Grupo Televisa S.A.B.
6.125%, 01/31/46

    360,000       400,036  

Liberty Interactive LLC
8.250%, 02/01/30 (b)

    320,000       344,000  

NBCUniversal Media LLC
5.150%, 04/30/20

    86,000       93,652  

Sky plc
2.625%, 09/16/19 (144A)

    480,000       483,247  

3.125%, 11/26/22 (144A)

    270,000       274,678  

TEGNA, Inc.
4.875%, 09/15/21 (144A) (b)

    225,000       231,188  

6.375%, 10/15/23

    5,000       5,275  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Media—(Continued)  

Time Warner Cable LLC
4.500%, 09/15/42 (b)

    400,000     $ 380,596  

7.300%, 07/01/38

    500,000       639,074  

8.250%, 04/01/19

    231,000       254,828  

8.750%, 02/14/19

    759,000       834,830  

Time Warner, Inc.
4.850%, 07/15/45 (b)

    415,000       427,319  

Viacom, Inc.
4.375%, 03/15/43

    173,000       153,780  

5.875%, 02/28/57 (f)

    10,000       10,400  

6.250%, 02/28/57 (f)

    20,000       20,800  

Videotron, Ltd.
5.375%, 06/15/24 (144A)

    145,000       153,156  
   

 

 

 
      11,479,628  
   

 

 

 
Mining—0.0%  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.
5.875%, 05/15/24

    140,000       147,350  

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.
3.750%, 06/15/25 (b)

    145,000       152,618  

Teck Resources, Ltd.
8.500%, 06/01/24 (144A)

    125,000       144,375  
   

 

 

 
      444,343  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—1.0%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
3.450%, 07/15/24

    600,000       586,095  

4.500%, 07/15/44

    240,000       219,936  

6.600%, 03/15/46

    390,000       481,662  

6.950%, 06/15/19

    75,000       81,297  

Apache Corp.
4.250%, 01/15/44

    35,000       32,783  

BP Capital Markets plc
2.112%, 09/16/21

    355,000       351,855  

2.750%, 05/10/23

    500,000       497,897  

3.062%, 03/17/22

    125,000       127,771  

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.
3.850%, 06/01/27

    235,000       233,096  

6.250%, 03/15/38

    540,000       629,385  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
4.250%, 04/15/27 (144A)

    60,000       57,158  

6.750%, 11/15/39

    90,000       94,545  

Concho Resources, Inc.
5.500%, 04/01/23 (b)

    75,000       77,063  

ConocoPhillips Co.
4.950%, 03/15/26

    490,000       545,722  

Continental Resources, Inc.
3.800%, 06/01/24

    5,000       4,578  

4.500%, 04/15/23 (b)

    60,000       57,300  

4.900%, 06/01/44 (b)

    10,000       8,350  

5.000%, 09/15/22

    70,000       68,688  

Devon Energy Corp.
5.000%, 06/15/45

    150,000       151,536  

Devon Financing Co. LLC
7.875%, 09/30/31

    100,000       129,767  
Oil & Gas—(Continued)  

Encana Corp.
3.900%, 11/15/21

    300,000     305,786  

EOG Resources, Inc.
4.150%, 01/15/26

    225,000       236,403  

Hess Corp.
4.300%, 04/01/27 (b)

    370,000       361,410  

5.600%, 02/15/41

    185,000       181,868  

Hess Corp.
5.800%, 04/01/47

    165,000       166,372  

6.000%, 01/15/40

    260,000       264,454  

Kerr-McGee Corp.
6.950%, 07/01/24

    400,000       469,110  

Marathon Oil Corp.
2.700%, 06/01/20

    200,000       198,235  

2.800%, 11/01/22 (b)

    370,000       354,737  

3.850%, 06/01/25

    35,000       34,164  

MEG Energy Corp.
6.500%, 01/15/25 (144A) (b)

    35,000       31,850  

7.000%, 03/31/24 (144A) (b)

    61,000       47,428  

Petrobras Global Finance B.V.
6.125%, 01/17/22

    495,000       510,593  

Petroleos Mexicanos
3.500%, 07/23/20

    180,000       181,890  

5.500%, 02/04/19

    380,000       396,720  

5.500%, 06/27/44

    99,000       87,516  

6.375%, 02/04/21

    195,000       211,049  

6.500%, 03/13/27 (144A)

    25,000       26,856  

6.750%, 09/21/47

    376,000       379,715  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
4.450%, 01/15/26 (b)

    580,000       609,843  

QEP Resources, Inc.
5.250%, 05/01/23

    80,000       75,600  

5.375%, 10/01/22

    5,000       4,813  

6.800%, 03/01/20 (d)

    15,000       15,600  

Shell International Finance B.V.
4.375%, 05/11/45

    470,000       491,871  

SM Energy Co.
6.125%, 11/15/22 (b)

    55,000       52,250  

Statoil ASA
3.950%, 05/15/43

    420,000       411,037  

Valero Energy Corp.
3.400%, 09/15/26

    660,000       645,638  

4.900%, 03/15/45

    75,000       78,134  

WPX Energy, Inc.
5.250%, 09/15/24

    125,000       118,750  

YPF S.A.
16.500%, 05/09/22 (144A) (ARS)

    19,392,845       1,165,876  
   

 

 

 
      12,552,052  
   

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers—0.0%  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.
5.875%, 08/15/23 (144A)

    135,000       148,838  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
5.125%, 07/15/23 (144A)

    170,000       176,587  
   

 

 

 
      325,425  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Pharmaceuticals—0.6%  

Allergan Funding SCS
2.350%, 03/12/18

    1,545,000     $ 1,551,450  

3.000%, 03/12/20

    1,060,000       1,082,492  

Cardinal Health, Inc.
1.950%, 06/15/18

    265,000       265,701  

2.616%, 06/15/22

    1,125,000       1,126,041  

4.368%, 06/15/47

    105,000       108,496  

EMD Finance LLC
2.950%, 03/19/22 (144A)

    535,000       544,498  

Mylan NV
3.000%, 12/15/18

    245,000       248,307  

3.150%, 06/15/21 (b)

    300,000       305,203  

3.750%, 12/15/20 (b)

    325,000       337,808  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
2.400%, 09/23/21

    520,000       513,936  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands B.V.
1.700%, 07/19/19

    805,000       797,798  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III B.V.
2.200%, 07/21/21

    635,000       623,353  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
6.500%, 03/15/22 (144A)

    65,000       68,169  

7.000%, 03/15/24 (144A)

    30,000       31,538  
   

 

 

 
      7,604,790  
   

 

 

 
Pipelines—0.5%  

DCP Midstream Operating L.P.
3.875%, 03/15/23

    20,000       19,300  

4.950%, 04/01/22

    66,000       66,990  

5.600%, 04/01/44

    50,000       47,125  

Enbridge, Inc.
3.700%, 07/15/27

    250,000       249,815  

Energy Transfer Equity L.P.
7.500%, 10/15/20

    310,000       346,425  

Energy Transfer L.P.
3.600%, 02/01/23

    40,000       40,185  

4.050%, 03/15/25

    180,000       180,723  

5.950%, 10/01/43

    120,000       127,125  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
3.950%, 02/15/27 (b)

    220,000       227,395  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.
6.500%, 04/01/20

    50,000       55,007  

6.850%, 02/15/20

    215,000       237,044  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
5.550%, 06/01/45

    590,000       625,238  

Magellan Midstream Partners L.P.
5.000%, 03/01/26

    145,000       159,907  

MPLX L.P.
4.125%, 03/01/27

    260,000       260,885  

5.200%, 03/01/47

    65,000       66,942  

Phillips 66 Partners L.P.
3.550%, 10/01/26

    145,000       140,839  

Plains All American Pipeline L.P. / PAA Finance Corp.
4.500%, 12/15/26 (b)

    845,000       854,590  
Pipelines—(Continued)  

Regency Energy Partners L.P. / Regency Energy Finance Corp.
4.500%, 11/01/23

    275,000     285,346  

5.875%, 03/01/22

    55,000       60,587  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
4.200%, 03/15/28 (144A)

    200,000       202,063  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P.
3.900%, 07/15/26

    25,000       24,530  

4.250%, 04/01/24

    300,000       303,432  

Tesoro Logistics L.P. / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
6.250%, 10/15/22

    110,000       116,875  

Texas Eastern Transmission L.P.
2.800%, 10/15/22 (144A)

    420,000       412,042  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)
3.700%, 01/15/23

    70,000       68,950  

4.550%, 06/24/24

    21,000       21,578  

7.875%, 09/01/21

    25,000       29,000  

Williams Partners L.P.
3.600%, 03/15/22

    775,000       791,784  

4.000%, 11/15/21

    280,000       291,337  

4.300%, 03/04/24

    260,000       270,445  
   

 

 

 
      6,583,504  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate—0.0%  

ProLogis L.P.
3.350%, 02/01/21

    525,000       542,198  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.2%  

American Tower Corp.
3.400%, 02/15/19

    385,000       393,044  

3.450%, 09/15/21

    95,000       97,968  

4.500%, 01/15/18

    280,000       283,835  

Brandywine Operating Partnership L.P.
3.950%, 02/15/23

    400,000       402,398  

Crown Castle International Corp.
3.400%, 02/15/21

    105,000       107,819  

3.700%, 06/15/26

    245,000       247,098  

Equinix, Inc.
5.875%, 01/15/26

    35,000       38,161  

Kimco Realty Corp.
3.125%, 06/01/23

    605,000       599,501  

Ventas Realty L.P. / Ventas Capital Corp.
2.700%, 04/01/20

    265,000       267,309  
   

 

 

 
      2,437,133  
   

 

 

 
Retail—0.2%  

CVS Health Corp.
2.800%, 07/20/20

    595,000       605,768  

3.875%, 07/20/25

    324,000       336,878  

5.125%, 07/20/45

    670,000       768,085  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)
3.500%, 09/15/56

    390,000       353,359  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.
2.500%, 04/15/26

    625,000       600,764  

3.700%, 04/15/46

    520,000       501,213  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Retail—(Continued)  

Suburban Propane Partners L.P. / Suburban Energy Finance Corp.
5.875%, 03/01/27

    80,000     $ 79,600  
   

 

 

 
      3,245,667  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors—0.3%  

Applied Materials, Inc.
3.300%, 04/01/27

    100,000       101,625  

4.350%, 04/01/47

    70,000       74,298  

Broadcom Corp. / Broadcom Cayman Finance, Ltd.
3.000%, 01/15/22 (144A)

    1,310,000       1,321,709  

3.625%, 01/15/24 (144A)

    540,000       552,419  

Intel Corp.
4.100%, 05/19/46

    235,000       243,562  

Lam Research Corp.
2.800%, 06/15/21

    375,000       380,398  

QUALCOMM, Inc. 2.100%, 05/20/20

    525,000       527,400  

Sensata Technologies B.V.
5.000%, 10/01/25 (144A)

    120,000       125,496  

5.625%, 11/01/24 (144A)

    20,000       21,450  
   

 

 

 
      3,348,357  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.2%  

First Data Corp.
5.000%, 01/15/24 (144A)

    40,000       41,137  

5.375%, 08/15/23 (144A)

    185,000       193,325  

Microsoft Corp.
1.550%, 08/08/21

    655,000       640,871  

2.400%, 08/08/26

    255,000       245,406  

3.300%, 02/06/27

    200,000       206,014  

3.700%, 08/08/46

    390,000       385,920  

3.950%, 08/08/56

    400,000       400,057  

MSCI, Inc.
5.250%, 11/15/24 (144A)

    75,000       79,500  

5.750%, 08/15/25 (144A)

    65,000       70,403  

Open Text Corp.
5.625%, 01/15/23 (144A)

    80,000       83,400  

5.875%, 06/01/26 (144A)

    15,000       16,134  

Quintiles IMS, Inc.
4.875%, 05/15/23 (144A) (b)

    95,000       97,256  
   

 

 

 
      2,459,423  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications—0.5%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.600%, 02/17/23

    770,000       788,064  

4.125%, 02/17/26

    130,000       133,285  

4.500%, 05/15/35

    130,000       127,893  

4.750%, 05/15/46

    445,000       436,369  

5.150%, 03/15/42

    439,000       448,304  

Nokia Oyj
4.375%, 06/12/27

    430,000       437,796  

6.625%, 05/15/39

    110,000       126,637  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
7.000%, 03/01/20 (144A)

    135,000       148,206  
Telecommunications—(Continued)  

Sprint Corp.
7.125%, 06/15/24

    185,000     205,812  

Sprint Spectrum Co. LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. II LLC / Sprint Spectrum Co. III LLC
3.360%, 09/20/21 (144A)

    1,235,000       1,245,806  

Telecom Italia Capital S.A.
6.000%, 09/30/34

    45,000       47,581  

6.375%, 11/15/33

    10,000       10,800  

7.721%, 06/04/38

    50,000       60,500  

Telefonica Emisiones S.A.U.
4.103%, 03/08/27

    355,000       366,767  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.125%, 03/16/27

    365,000       376,964  

4.400%, 11/01/34

    535,000       530,108  

4.522%, 09/15/48

    100,000       94,609  

4.862%, 08/21/46

    415,000       415,071  

5.012%, 08/21/54

    263,000       258,823  

5.250%, 03/16/37

    320,000       343,997  
   

 

 

 
      6,603,392  
   

 

 

 
Transportation—0.2%  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC
3.250%, 06/15/27

    70,000       71,511  

4.125%, 06/15/47

    450,000       473,204  

CSX Corp.
3.250%, 06/01/27

    890,000       895,672  

FedEx Corp.
4.400%, 01/15/47

    200,000       205,710  

4.550%, 04/01/46

    315,000       330,884  

4.750%, 11/15/45

    125,000       134,983  

Norfolk Southern Corp.
2.900%, 06/15/26

    365,000       359,201  

Ryder System, Inc.
2.550%, 06/01/19

    260,000       262,703  
   

 

 

 
      2,733,868  
   

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing—0.1%  

Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P. / PTL Finance Corp.
2.500%, 06/15/19 (144A)

    335,000       336,704  

4.875%, 07/11/22 (144A)

    655,000       715,537  
   

 

 

 
      1,052,241  
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(Cost $152,481,631)

      154,946,654  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed Securities—6.9%  
Asset-Backed - Automobile—0.2%  

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust
3.310%, 10/08/19

    245,000       247,456  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust
2.390%, 11/16/20 (144A)

    285,000       286,162  

Honor Automobile Trust Securitization
2.940%, 11/15/19 (144A)

    692,596       694,970  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Automobile—(Continued)  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust
3.780%, 10/15/19 (144A)

    195,000     $ 197,149  

4.670%, 01/15/20 (144A)

    1,085,000       1,103,904  
   

 

 

 
      2,529,641  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Home Equity—0.3%  

GSAA Home Equity Trust
1.266%, 12/25/46 (d) (f)

    105,674       76,460  

1.286%, 12/25/46 (d) (f)

    350,592       194,576  

1.316%, 03/25/37 (d) (f)

    1,412,681       795,381  

1.436%, 05/25/47 (d) (f)

    23,679       19,030  

1.446%, 04/25/47 (d) (f)

    247,911       169,988  

1.456%, 11/25/36 (d) (f)

    313,059       188,557  

1.516%, 03/25/36 (d) (f)

    1,395,578       1,021,663  

5.876%, 09/25/36 (d)

    158,180       81,192  

5.985%, 06/25/36 (d) (f)

    620,711       335,464  

Morgan Stanley ABS Capital, Inc. Trust
1.366%, 06/25/36 (d) (f)

    44,444       40,795  

Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust
5.909%, 04/25/37 (d)

    584,498       329,938  

6.120%, 11/25/36 (d)

    258,356       160,386  

Soundview Home Loan Trust
1.466%, 11/25/36 (d) (f)

    485,000       386,397  
   

 

 

 
      3,799,827  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Other—6.4%  

Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates
5.818%, 11/25/35

    100,000       102,207  

AMMC CLO, Ltd.
2.606%, 07/27/26 (144A) (f)

    1,340,000       1,340,718  

Anchorage Capital CLO, Ltd.
2.461%, 01/15/29 (144A) (f)

    760,744       762,459  

Apidos CLO
2.189%, 01/19/25 (144A) (f)

    895,000       894,552  

2.488%, 01/16/27 (144A) (f)

    480,000       481,432  

Atlas Senior Loan Fund CLO, Ltd.
2.588%, 07/16/26 (144A) (f)

    620,000       620,981  

Atlas Senior Loan Fund, Ltd.
2.408%, 10/15/26 (144A) (f)

    1,190,000       1,190,063  

Avery Point CLO, Ltd.
2.256%, 04/25/26 (144A) (f)

    1,460,000       1,461,345  

2.278%, 01/18/25 (144A) (f)

    1,275,000       1,275,246  

Babson CLO, Ltd.
2.306%, 07/20/25 (144A) (f)

    340,000       339,999  

Bain Capital Credit CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/20/30 (144A) (f)

    815,000       814,592  

Bayview Opportunity Master Fund Trust
3.500%, 01/28/55 (144A) (f)

    837,607       859,017  

3.500%, 06/28/57 (144A) (f)

    985,000       1,010,675  

4.000%, 11/28/53 (144A) (f)

    715,830       747,384  

4.000%, 10/28/64 (144A) (f)

    1,345,472       1,405,203  

Benefit Street Partners CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/15/29 (144A) (f)

    320,000       320,000  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.
2.430%, 04/30/26 (144A) (f)

    1,100,000     1,110,897  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO, Ltd.
2.640%, 04/27/27 (144A) (f)

    1,425,000       1,430,690  

Cent CLO, Ltd.
2.380%, 07/27/26 (144A) (f)

    930,000       930,079  

2.470%, 01/30/25 (144A) (f)

    1,029,413       1,029,939  

2.589%, 11/07/26 (144A) (f)

    755,000       756,131  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.
2.208%, 04/18/25 (144A) (f)

    1,585,000       1,584,201  

2.392%, 05/24/26 (144A) (f)

    1,580,000       1,584,163  

3.918%, 12/05/24 (144A) (f)

    950,000       951,580  

Dryden Senior Loan Fund
Zero Coupon, 07/18/30 (144A) (f)

    1,280,000       1,280,000  

2.588%, 07/15/27 (144A) (f)

    1,215,000       1,224,216  

2.588%, 10/15/28 (144A) (f)

    1,604,000       1,614,594  

Finance America Mortgage Loan Trust
2.266%, 09/25/33 (d) (f)

    92,380       89,683  

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust
1.526%, 09/25/36 (d) (f)

    560,000       480,831  

Flatiron CLO, Ltd.
2.695%, 05/15/30 (144A) (f)

    810,000       809,562  

Fremont Home Loan Trust
2.266%, 12/25/33 (d) (f)

    83,367       81,795  

Galaxy CLO, Ltd.
2.408%, 04/15/25 (144A) (f)

    400,000       400,242  

GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust
1.524%, 10/25/34 (144A) (f)

    68,927       65,259  

GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC
1.720%, 04/22/19 (144A)

    150,000       149,914  

Highbridge Loan Management, Ltd.
2.621%, 05/05/27 (144A) (f)

    895,000       895,616  

JFIN CLO, Ltd.
2.324%, 04/24/29 (144A) (f)

    1,315,000       1,319,362  

KKR Financial CLO, Ltd.
2.448%, 04/15/29 (144A) (f)

    565,000       564,715  

Knollwood CDO, Ltd.
4.355%, 01/10/39 (144A) (c) (f)

    612,949       0  

Lehman XS Trust
1.736%, 11/25/35 (d) (f)

    217,779       145,398  

Lendmark Funding Trust
2.830%, 01/22/24 (144A) (m)

    680,000       679,861  

3.260%, 04/21/25 (144A) (m)

    875,000       882,524  

Madison Park Funding, Ltd.
2.416%, 07/20/26 (144A) (f)

    1,485,000       1,491,573  

2.433%, 10/23/25 (144A) (f)

    1,341,165       1,341,413  

Magnetite, Ltd.
2.156%, 07/25/26 (144A) (f)

    1,255,000       1,255,000  

2.458%, 04/15/26 (144A) (f)

    865,000       870,192  

2.488%, 04/15/27 (144A) (f)

    955,000       959,581  

2.656%, 07/25/26 (144A) (f)

    995,000       995,000  

Nationstar HECM Loan Trust
Zero Coupon, 02/25/26 (144A) (f)

    293,098       293,192  

1.968%, 05/25/27 (144A)

    325,313       325,342  

2.239%, 06/25/26 (144A) (f)

    89,306       90,313  

2.942%, 05/25/27 (144A)

    100,000       99,849  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

New Residential Advance Receivables Trust
2.575%, 10/15/49 (144A)

    1,249,000     $ 1,240,896  

3.214%, 02/15/51 (144A)

    1,065,000       1,071,052  

NRZ Advance Receivables Trust
3.107%, 12/15/50 (144A)

    1,195,000       1,178,719  

Oak Hill Credit Partners, Ltd.
2.286%, 07/20/26 (144A) (f)

    455,000       454,770  

Oaktree EIF, Ltd.
2.332%, 11/15/25 (144A) (f)

    1,505,000       1,504,986  

2.732%, 02/15/26 (144A) (f)

    1,345,000       1,348,845  

OCP CLO, Ltd.
2.688%, 04/17/27 (144A) (f)

    1,230,000       1,230,491  

Octagon Investment Partners, Ltd.
2.278%, 07/17/25 (144A) (f)

    720,000       720,737  

2.567%, 03/17/30 (144A) (f)

    725,000       730,741  

OHA Loan Funding, Ltd.
2.456%, 08/23/24 (144A) (f)

    695,000       695,076  

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust
4.100%, 03/20/28 (144A)

    1,650,000       1,683,162  

OZLM Funding, Ltd.
2.303%, 07/22/25 (144A) (f)

    1,205,000       1,204,230  

OZLM, Ltd.
2.620%, 04/30/27 (144A) (f)

    1,360,000       1,361,764  

Race Point CLO, Ltd.
2.668%, 04/15/27 (144A) (f)

    1,610,000       1,612,082  

SBA Tower Trust
2.898%, 10/15/44 (144A)

    845,000       849,451  

Securitized Asset-Backed Receivables LLC Trust
1.306%, 07/25/36 (d) (f)

    523,159       266,693  

Seneca Park CLO, Ltd.
2.278%, 07/17/26 (144A) (f)

    1,095,000       1,096,591  

Shackleton CLO, Ltd.
2.318%, 07/17/26 (144A) (f)

    1,100,000       1,101,408  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC
2.500%, 05/26/26 (144A)

    600,000       599,891  

2.770%, 05/25/26 (144A)

    315,310       316,930  

3.090%, 10/27/25 (144A) (m)

    661,848       667,357  

3.280%, 01/26/26 (144A) (m)

    541,200       548,246  

Sound Point CLO, Ltd.
2.256%, 01/21/26 (144A) (f)

    1,415,000       1,415,004  

2.496%, 01/23/29 (144A) (f)

    505,000       506,446  

2.688%, 04/15/27 (144A) (f)

    1,315,000       1,315,813  

Springleaf Funding Trust
2.680%, 07/15/30 (144A)

    1,705,000       1,701,280  

2.900%, 11/15/29 (144A)

    960,000       964,599  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust
2.750%, 11/15/49 (144A)

    1,020,000       1,021,820  

Symphony CLO, Ltd.
2.435%, 07/14/26 (144A) (f)

    1,295,000       1,295,061  

2.905%, 01/09/23 (144A) (f)

    1,280,000       1,283,478  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust
2.250%, 04/25/56 (144A) (f)

    1,067,601       1,064,355  

2.750%, 02/25/55 (144A) (f)

    264,113       266,082  

2.750%, 08/25/55 (144A) (f)

    874,222       880,189  

2.750%, 10/25/56 (144A) (f)

    2,242,749       2,260,036  

2.750%, 04/25/57 (144A) (f)

    631,726       637,748  

3.000%, 03/25/54 (144A) (f)

    65,328       66,097  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

Treman Park CLO, Ltd.
2.526%, 04/20/27 (144A) (f)

    1,300,000     1,304,463  

Vericrest Opportunity Loan Trust LLC
3.250%, 04/25/59 (144A)

    610,000       609,455  

Vibrant CLO, Ltd.
2.525%, 06/20/29 (144A) (f)

    1,515,000       1,515,000  

Voya CLO, Ltd.
2.638%, 04/18/27 (144A) (f)

    1,265,000       1,272,491  

3.258%, 04/18/27 (144A) (f)

    440,000       440,251  
   

 

 

 
      82,712,366  
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $88,351,278)

      89,041,834  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage-Backed Securities—5.2%  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—3.0%  

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
1.716%, 01/25/36 (f)

    210,120       196,008  

1.736%, 01/25/36 (f)

    61,789       58,016  

1.756%, 11/25/35 (f)

    354,454       331,704  

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC
2.501%, 07/25/47

    755,000       754,991  

2.810%, 01/25/47 (144A) (f)

    262,044       262,584  

Banc of America Funding Trust
1.442%, 02/20/47 (f)

    1,112,705       1,046,773  

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
3.642%, 07/25/36 (f)

    495,478       484,041  

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust
1.696%, 02/25/36 (f)

    803,888       733,101  

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust
1.396%, 10/25/36 (f)

    454,916       402,454  

1.416%, 02/25/37 (f)

    878,591       795,823  

COLT Mortgage Loan Trust
2.614%, 05/27/47 (144A) (f)

    781,449       785,482  

2.800%, 12/26/46 (144A) (f)

    424,047       424,305  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
1.486%, 01/25/36 (f)

    168,521       157,301  

1.536%, 11/25/35 (f)

    160,620       137,855  

1.666%, 04/25/35 (f)

    317,166       281,105  

2.016%, 12/25/35 (f)

    227,323       197,715  

2.082%, 08/25/35 (f)

    395,403       350,012  

5.500%, 11/25/35

    920,216       805,906  

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust
1.416%, 04/25/46 (f)

    391,064       333,039  

1.896%, 02/25/35 (f)

    181,026       170,244  

1.896%, 03/25/35 (f)

    62,557       56,361  

3.174%, 09/25/47 (f)

    734,996       683,487  

3.404%, 06/20/35 (f)

    24,826       24,954  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates Trust
3.250%, 04/25/47 (144A) (f)

    618,267       625,635  

Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust
2.453%, 06/25/47 (144A) (f)

    660,000       657,980  

2.725%, 12/26/46 (144A) (f)

    444,122       443,982  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(Continued)  

Deutsche ALT-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust
1.366%, 12/25/36 (f)

    471,809     $ 408,705  

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust
1.652%, 03/19/46 (f)

    661,512       604,641  

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities
4.766%, 07/25/29 (f)

    390,000       411,859  

5.566%, 04/25/29 (f)

    780,142       856,203  

GreenPoint Mortgage Funding Trust
2.092%, 10/25/45 (f)

    297,225       230,935  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
1.516%, 01/25/37 (f)

    905,280       571,820  

3.370%, 01/25/36 (f)

    733,100       710,733  

6.000%, 07/25/37

    376,694       341,840  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
1.406%, 04/25/37 (f)

    60,353       48,719  

3.410%, 10/25/35 (f)

    67,642       63,678  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust
3.377%, 05/25/36 (f)

    47,277       43,690  

Lehman XS Trust
1.406%, 11/25/46 (d) (f)

    884,768       801,320  

1.456%, 06/25/47 (f)

    763,878       640,075  

LSTAR Securities Investment, Ltd.
3.051%, 01/01/22 (144A) (f)

    543,553       542,303  

3.051%, 02/01/22 (144A) (f)

    1,039,081       1,039,718  

3.051%, 04/01/22 (144A) (f)

    290,797       286,246  

3.227%, 09/01/21 (144A) (f)

    368,191       369,112  

Luminent Mortgage Trust
1.416%, 10/25/46 (f)

    139,036       124,336  

1.476%, 11/25/35 (f)

    65,661       60,429  

Master Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
3.190%, 11/21/34 (f)

    185,159       189,426  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
2.811%, 09/25/33 (f)

    120,901       115,404  

MFA Trust
2.588%, 02/25/57 (144A) (f)

    458,905       461,246  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
3.414%, 05/25/36 (f)

    259,798       195,111  

Mortgage Repurchase Agreement Financing Trust
2.287%, 06/10/19 (144A) (f)

    1,688,000       1,685,178  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust
3.750%, 11/26/35 (144A) (f)

    1,218,415       1,256,169  

3.750%, 11/25/56 (144A) (f)

    1,099,018       1,132,248  

4.000%, 02/25/57 (144A) (f)

    2,245,672       2,334,681  

4.000%, 03/25/57 (144A) (f)

    2,304,845       2,399,839  

4.000%, 04/25/57 (144A) (f)

    1,794,633       1,863,957  

4.000%, 05/25/57 (144A) (f)

    1,560,000       1,629,420  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust
1.516%, 04/25/36 (f)

    803,419       690,880  

6.000%, 12/25/35

    329,900       314,720  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust
1.666%, 03/25/35 (f)

    295,264       268,268  

RFMSI Trust
3.480%, 08/25/35 (f)

    119,145       95,769  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust
1.516%, 09/25/34 (f)

    78,882       73,416  
Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(Continued)  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Trust
1.446%, 02/25/36 (f)

    164,885     $ 145,359  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
1.512%, 12/25/46 (f)

    672,823       584,633  

1.612%, 10/25/46 (f)

    321,403       286,740  

1.712%, 07/25/46 (f)

    93,020       84,445  

3.058%, 06/25/37 (f)

    188,840       171,845  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
1.816%, 07/25/36 (f)

    135,886       89,563  

Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust
3.207%, 12/28/37 (f)

    28,380       27,740  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust
3.036%, 09/25/36 (f)

    276,019       272,207  

3.232%, 10/25/35 (f)

    1,541,000       1,549,248  

3.268%, 10/25/36 (f)

    319,703       310,269  
   

 

 

 
      37,585,001  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—2.2%  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.262%, 09/15/48 (144A) (f) (m)

    413,000       249,790  

BB-UBS Trust
3.430%, 11/05/36 (144A)

    2,520,000       2,580,128  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
5.279%, 10/12/42 (f)

    145,000       143,299  

CD Mortgage Trust
6.506%, 11/15/44 (f)

    80,000       80,669  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.201%, 07/10/47 (f) (g)

    4,397,470       253,205  

1.300%, 04/10/48 (f) (g)

    5,023,139       314,008  

2.935%, 04/10/48

    85,000       84,291  

3.110%, 04/10/48 (144A)

    245,000       180,518  

3.616%, 02/10/49

    310,000       321,203  

3.762%, 06/10/48

    295,000       308,688  

3.818%, 11/10/48

    220,000       230,868  

3.855%, 05/10/47

    25,000       26,372  

Commercial Mortgage Loan Trust
6.335%, 12/10/49 (f)

    242,589       243,029  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Mortgage Trust
0.967%, 02/10/47 (f) (g)

    3,826,274       116,668  

1.067%, 08/10/46 (f) (g)

    1,069,930       36,818  

2.035%, 10/15/45 (f) (g)

    443,878       28,851  

2.853%, 10/15/45

    180,000       181,415  

3.101%, 03/10/46

    145,000       148,149  

3.213%, 03/10/46

    280,000       286,512  

3.350%, 02/10/48

    320,000       324,858  

3.424%, 03/10/31 (144A)

    1,065,000       1,102,716  

3.612%, 06/10/46 (f)

    260,000       271,466  

3.620%, 07/10/50

    130,000       134,300  

3.694%, 08/10/47

    395,000       409,906  

3.796%, 08/10/47

    225,000       236,264  

3.961%, 03/10/47

    235,125       248,066  

4.074%, 02/10/47 (f)

    115,000       122,572  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-20


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Mortgage Trust
4.205%, 08/10/46

    100,035     $ 107,595  

4.210%, 08/10/46 (f)

    175,000       188,522  

4.236%, 02/10/47 (f)

    100,000       107,452  

4.725%, 10/15/45 (144A) (f) (m)

    210,000       92,892  

4.750%, 10/15/45 (144A) (f) (m)

    355,000       224,811  

Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.765%, 02/10/49

    295,000       308,475  

3.902%, 07/10/50

    210,000       220,727  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.
4.877%, 04/15/37

    33,720       33,161  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.008%, 06/15/57 (f) (g)

    13,192,488       640,107  

1.204%, 11/15/48 (f) (g)

    1,157,006       69,221  

3.447%, 08/15/48

    80,000       81,891  

3.502%, 11/15/49

    235,000       239,474  

3.544%, 11/15/48

    280,000       287,571  

GE Commercial Mortgage Corp. Trust
5.606%, 12/10/49 (f)

    65,000       65,570  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust
2.954%, 11/05/34 (144A)

    1,200,000       1,216,098  

3.633%, 06/05/31 (144A)

    130,000       130,626  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
0.231%, 07/10/46 (f) (g)

    12,410,610       64,726  

1.523%, 08/10/44 (144A) (f) (g)

    1,039,332       46,887  

3.674%, 04/10/47 (144A) (m)

    235,000       83,615  

5.020%, 04/10/47 (144A) (f) (m)

    585,000       425,137  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
0.985%, 09/15/47 (f) (g)

    4,710,011       156,854  

3.611%, 05/15/48

    150,000       155,413  

3.775%, 08/15/47

    160,000       168,181  

3.879%, 10/15/48 (144A) (f)

    220,000       166,918  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
2.617%, 02/12/51 (f)

    1,444,261       1,381,976  

2.733%, 10/15/45 (144A) (f) (m)

    400,000       194,938  

3.905%, 05/05/30 (144A)

    867,892       905,287  

4.535%, 12/15/47 (144A) (f) (m)

    130,000       100,848  

6.068%, 02/12/51

    172,990       173,596  

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
6.296%, 04/15/41 (f)

    262,130       267,192  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust
1.262%, 10/15/48 (f) (g)

    910,165       61,748  

1.288%, 12/15/47 (f) (g)

    2,928,142       154,653  

2.918%, 02/15/46

    130,000       131,777  

3.134%, 12/15/48

    315,000       322,238  

3.176%, 08/15/45

    245,000       252,537  

3.732%, 05/15/48

    155,000       162,242  

3.766%, 11/15/46

    180,000       189,490  

4.259%, 10/15/46 (f)

    115,000       124,311  

4.500%, 08/15/45 (144A) (m)

    220,000       153,920  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust
1.465%, 06/15/50 (f) (g)

    1,730,000     174,485  

2.782%, 08/15/49

    210,000       203,770  

3.337%, 12/15/49

    175,000       177,523  

3.596%, 12/15/49

    320,000       330,743  

5.327%, 07/15/49 (144A) (f) (m)

    265,000       222,779  

5.411%, 10/12/52 (144A) (f)

    135,000       61,754  

SFAVE Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
3.872%, 01/05/43 (144A) (f)

    250,000       247,335  

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.696%, 02/15/50 (f) (g)

    5,747,665       619,423  

3.091%, 08/10/49

    355,000       363,737  

3.185%, 03/10/46

    240,000       245,499  

3.244%, 04/10/46

    300,119       307,756  

3.674%, 02/15/50

    300,000       312,447  

VNDO Mortgage Trust
2.996%, 11/15/30 (144A)

    1,105,000       1,127,779  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.322%, 05/15/48 (f) (g)

    3,903,369       243,046  

1.326%, 09/15/57 (f) (g)

    8,421,695       494,918  

2.881%, 05/15/48 (144A) (f) (m)

    510,000       316,521  

2.918%, 10/15/45

    320,000       324,680  

2.942%, 10/15/49

    70,000       68,766  

3.290%, 05/15/48

    230,000       233,089  

3.356%, 09/15/58 (144A) (m)

    245,000       151,664  

3.453%, 07/15/50

    165,000       169,937  

3.560%, 01/15/59

    230,000       237,591  

3.637%, 06/15/48

    190,000       197,468  

3.839%, 09/15/58

    225,000       237,267  

3.957%, 12/15/47 (144A) (f)

    72,000       58,771  

4.240%, 05/15/48 (f)

    80,000       69,271  

4.366%, 06/15/48 (f)

    150,000       127,239  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
1.531%, 03/15/47 (f) (g)

    2,385,284       133,476  

2.870%, 11/15/45

    400,000       405,297  

2.875%, 12/15/45

    175,000       176,435  

3.016%, 11/15/47 (144A) (m)

    550,000       228,741  

3.071%, 03/15/45

    185,000       188,663  

3.345%, 05/15/45

    100,000       102,017  

3.607%, 11/15/47

    190,000       197,167  

3.723%, 05/15/47

    190,000       198,414  

3.995%, 05/15/47

    160,281       169,969  

4.045%, 03/15/47

    40,000       42,587  

4.101%, 03/15/47

    335,000       357,379  

4.490%, 03/15/48 (144A) (f)

    55,000       51,200  

5.000%, 06/15/44 (144A) (f) (m)

    105,000       86,523  

5.767%, 04/15/45 (144A) (f)

    255,000       255,187  
   

 

 

 
      28,441,619  
   

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $65,659,264)

      66,026,620  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-21


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Floating Rate Loans (n)—1.6%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Advertising—0.0%  

inVentiv Health, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.952%, 11/09/23

    243,775     $ 244,907  
   

 

 

 
Aerospace/Defense—0.0%  

TransDigm, Inc.
Term Loan E, 4.249%, 05/14/22

    202,135       202,093  
   

 

 

 
Agriculture—0.0%  

American Rock Salt Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.976%, 05/20/21

    281,025       282,313  

Incremental Term Loan, 4.976%, 05/20/21

    122,047       122,352  
   

 

 

 
      404,665  
   

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers—0.1%  

FCA U.S. LLC
Term Loan B, 3.160%, 12/31/18

    512,322       515,364  
   

 

 

 
Building Materials—0.0%  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan, 3.976%, 11/15/23

    129,350       129,260  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.0%  

Nexeo Solutions LLC
Term Loan B, 4.973%, 06/09/23

    168,304       169,918  

Univar, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.976%, 07/01/22

    119,400       119,636  
   

 

 

 
      289,554  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services—0.1%  

Acosta Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.476%, 09/26/21

    154,452       139,862  

Brickman Group, Ltd. LLC
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.217%, 12/18/20

    291,676       292,610  

Jaguar Holding Co. II
Term Loan, 4.013%, 08/18/22

    132,015       132,190  

PSAV Holdings LLC
Term Loan B, 4.618%, 04/27/24

    245,000       245,383  

WEX, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.726%, 07/01/23

    415,800       418,102  
   

 

 

 
      1,228,147  
   

 

 

 
Computers—0.0%  

Tempo Acquisition LLC
Term Loan, 4.060%, 05/01/24

    210,000       210,678  

Xerox Business Services LLC
Term Loan B, 5.226%, 12/07/23

    134,325       136,214  
   

 

 

 
      346,892  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—0.0%  

Berry Plastics Group, Inc.
Term Loan K, 3.367%, 02/08/20

    247,751       248,123  
   

 

 

 
Cosmetics/Personal Care—0.0%  

Galleria Co.
Term Loan B, 4.125%, 09/29/23

    90,000     90,689  

Revlon Consumer Products Corp.
Term Loan B, 4.726%, 09/07/23

    243,163       227,306  
   

 

 

 
      317,995  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—0.0%  

AlixPartners LLP
Term Loan B, 4.296%, 04/04/24

    179,550       180,605  

Russell Investment Group
Term Loan B, 6.976%, 06/01/23

    133,650       135,237  
   

 

 

 
      315,842  
   

 

 

 
Electric—0.1%  

Calpine Construction Finance Co. L.P.
Term Loan B2, 3.730%, 01/31/22

    829,511       827,610  

Helix Gen Funding LLC
Term Loan B, 4.960%, 06/02/24

    100,000       100,848  

TEX Operations Co. LLC
Term Loan B, 3.976%, 08/04/23

    144,275       143,193  

Term Loan C, 3.795%, 08/04/23

    35,000       34,738  
   

 

 

 
      1,106,389  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—0.0%  

Chief Exploration & Development LLC
2nd Lien Term Loan, 7.932%, 05/16/21

    105,000       101,675  

Seadrill Partners Finco LLC
Term Loan B, 4.296%, 02/21/21

    220,707       140,425  
   

 

 

 
      242,100  
   

 

 

 
Food—0.1%  

Albertson’s LLC
Term Loan B4, 3.976%, 08/25/21

    176,018       174,052  

Aramark Services, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.226%, 03/28/24

    289,275       291,445  

Hostess Brands LLC
Term Loan, 3.726%, 08/03/22

    109,171       109,648  

Post Holdings, Inc.
Delayed Draw Term Loan, 05/17/24 (o)

    75,000       75,174  

Incremental Term Loan, 3.470%, 05/24/24

    90,000       90,225  
   

 

 

 
      740,544  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Services—0.1%  

Community Health Systems, Inc.
Term Loan H, 4.161%, 01/27/21

    111,840       111,800  

Envision Healthcare Corp.
Term Loan B, 4.300%, 12/01/23

    158,006       158,875  

INC Research LLC
Term Loan B, 06/27/24 (o)

    100,000       100,313  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC
Term Loan B, 4.296%, 06/07/23

    163,660       163,844  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Term Loan B, 5.046%, 06/30/21

    134,072       133,611  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-22


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Floating Rate Loans(n)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Healthcare-Services—(Continued)  

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
Term Loan B, 5.546%, 12/31/22

    256,100     $ 249,377  
   

 

 

 
      917,820  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—0.2%  

Asurion LLC
2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.726%, 03/03/21

    385,000       387,246  

Term Loan B4, 4.476%, 08/04/22

    321,964       323,976  

Term Loan B5, 4.226%, 11/03/23

    304,308       306,400  

Camelot UK Holdco, Ltd.
Term Loan B, 4.726%, 10/03/23

    109,176       109,950  

Hub International, Ltd.
Term Loan B, 4.422%, 10/02/20

    337,410       339,046  

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan, 3.976%, 03/01/21

    785,109       786,827  

2nd Lien Term Loan, 6.976%, 02/28/22

    205,000       205,854  

USI, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.180%, 05/16/24

    105,000       104,488  
   

 

 

 
      2,563,787  
   

 

 

 
Internet—0.0%  

Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC
Term Loan B, 3.726%, 02/15/24

    194,791       195,448  

Zayo Group LLC
Term Loan B2, 3.716%, 01/19/24

    75,071       75,400  
   

 

 

 
      270,848  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—0.0%  

Lands’ End, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.476%, 04/04/21

    207,817       176,818  
   

 

 

 
Investment Company Security—0.0%  

Fortress Investment Group LLC
Term Loan B, 06/02/22 (o)

    115,000       115,815  
   

 

 

 
Leisure Time—0.1%  

Delta 2 (LUX) S.a.r.l.
2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.004%, 07/29/22

    49,500       49,952  

Term Loan B3, 4.504%, 02/01/24

    500,000       501,015  
   

 

 

 
      550,967  
   

 

 

 
Lodging—0.1%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
Term Loan B3, 3.688%, 09/15/23

    129,161       129,518  

Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.
Term Loan, 03/31/24 (o)

    160,000       159,700  

La Quinta Intermediate Holdings LLC
Term Loan B, 3.908%, 04/14/21

    241,314       242,632  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership L.P.
Term Loan B, 3.476%, 04/25/23

    222,188       222,799  
   

 

 

 
      754,649  
   

 

 

 
Machinery-Diversified—0.0%  

Gardner Denver, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.546%, 07/30/20

    472,293     473,946  
   

 

 

 
Media—0.0%  

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.546%, 07/23/21

    100,192       96,760  

Mission Broadcasting, Inc.
Term Loan B2, 4.246%, 01/17/24

    9,416       9,454  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.238%, 01/17/24

    95,298       95,686  

Univision Communications, Inc.
Term Loan C5, 3.976%, 03/15/24

    149,195       146,725  
   

 

 

 
      348,625  
   

 

 

 
Office/Business Equipment—0.0%  

Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc.
Term Loan, 06/21/24 (o)

    150,000       149,737  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.1%  

California Resources Corp.
Term Loan, 11.534%, 12/31/21

    130,000       138,287  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
Term Loan, 8.686%, 08/23/21

    110,000       117,666  

Fieldwood Energy LLC
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.171%, 09/28/18

    499,780       481,872  

Foresight Energy LLC
1st Lien Term Loan, 7.046%, 03/28/22

    204,488       196,095  

Paragon Offshore Finance Co.
Term Loan B, 6.000%, 07/18/21

    88,750       34,335  
   

 

 

 
      968,255  
   

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers—0.1%  

Caesars Growth Properties Holdings LLC
Term Loan, 4.226%, 05/08/21

    208,565       209,608  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.398%, 12/29/23

    100,000       100,525  

Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.226%, 02/05/23

    406,930       408,265  

Signode Industrial Group U.S., Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.007%, 05/04/21

    192,708       192,708  
   

 

 

 
      911,106  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.1%  

Change Healthcare Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.976%, 03/01/24

    174,563       174,808  

Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I S.a.r.l.
Term Loan B, 5.500%, 04/29/24

    170,000       171,634  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Term Loan B F1, 5.830%, 04/01/22

    142,831       144,924  
   

 

 

 
      491,366  
   

 

 

 
Pipelines—0.0%  

Energy Transfer Equity L.P.
Term Loan B, 3.826%, 02/02/24

    325,000       323,810  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-23


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Floating Rate Loans(n)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Professional Services—0.0%  

Trans Union LLC
Term Loan B2, 3.726%, 04/09/23

    276,237     $ 278,457  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate—0.0%  

DTZ U.S. Borrower LLC
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.447%, 11/04/21

    400,063       400,613  
   

 

 

 
Retail—0.1%  

Bass Pro Group LLC
Term Loan B, 6.296%, 12/16/23

    275,000       267,855  

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.476%, 08/18/23

    119,100       119,240  

J. Crew Group, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.246%, 03/05/21

    312,447       188,640  

Michaels Stores, Inc.
Term Loan B1, 3.938%, 01/30/23

    99,615       99,517  

Neiman Marcus Group, Ltd.
LLC Term Loan, 4.339%, 10/25/20

    225,581       170,737  

Party City Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.188%, 08/19/22

    166,557       166,869  
   

 

 

 
      1,012,858  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors—0.0%  

Entegris, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.476%, 04/30/21

    195,840       197,493  

ON Semiconductor Corp.
Term Loan B, 3.476%, 03/31/23

    83,211       83,445  
   

 

 

 
      280,938  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.2%  

First Data Corp.
Term Loan, 3.466%, 07/08/22

    603,972       603,804  

Infor (U.S.), Inc.
Term Loan B6, 4.046%, 02/01/22

    246,778       245,633  

MISYS Europe S.A.
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.736%, 06/13/24

    125,000       125,180  

Quintiles IMS, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.232%, 03/07/24

    671,513       676,899  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.
Term Loan B1, 3.476%, 07/08/22

    181,473       182,461  

Term Loan B2, 3.476%, 07/08/22

    10,622       10,680  
   

 

 

 
      1,844,657  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications—0.1%  

CSC Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan, 3.459%, 07/17/25

    108,281       108,112  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.466%, 02/22/24

    365,000       366,293  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan B, 3.750%, 02/02/24

    339,150       339,513  

UPC Financing Partnership
Term Loan AP, 3.909%, 04/15/25

    150,000       150,356  
   

 

 

 
      964,274  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—0.0%  

Neff Rental LLC
2nd Lien Term Loan, 7.664%, 06/09/21

    100,831     101,041  
   

 

 

 
Transportation—0.0%  

Kenan Advantage Group, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.226%, 07/31/22

    83,554       83,685  

Term Loan B, 4.226%, 07/31/22

    30,823       30,871  
   

 

 

 
      114,556  
   

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing—0.0%  

Avolon TLB Borrower 1 (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l.
Term Loan B2, 3.962%, 03/20/22

    240,000       242,401  
   

 

 

 

Total Floating Rate Loans
(Cost $20,876,376)

      20,589,219  
   

 

 

 
Foreign Government—0.7%  
Banks—0.1%  

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social
4.750%, 05/09/24 (144A)

    730,000       713,575  
   

 

 

 
Sovereign—0.6%  

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional
10.000%, 01/01/23 (BRL)

    2,239,000       668,478  

Chile Government International Bonds
3.860%, 06/21/47

    570,000       571,425  

Ivory Coast Government International Bonds
5.125%, 06/15/25 (144A) (EUR)

    495,000       571,319  

Kuwait International Government Bonds
2.750%, 03/20/22 (144A)

    665,000       667,327  

3.500%, 03/20/27 (144A)

    475,000       485,260  

Mexican Bonos
5.000%, 12/11/19 (MXN)

    18,288,700       971,091  

Mexico Government International Bonds
4.150%, 03/28/27

    210,000       217,455  

5.750%, 10/12/10

    598,000       620,425  

Oman Government International Bonds
5.375%, 03/08/27 (144A)

    1,230,000       1,257,675  

6.500%, 03/08/47 (144A)

    435,000       443,923  

Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond
5.250%, 06/23/47 (144A)

    1,400,000       1,409,761  

Uruguay Government International Bonds
9.875%, 06/20/22 (144A) (UYU)

    12,320,000       446,066  

Venezuela Government International Bonds
7.750%, 10/13/19

    158,000       80,185  
   

 

 

 
      8,410,390  
   

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government
(Cost $8,978,415)

      9,123,965  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-24


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Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Municipals—0.5%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*/
Notional
Amount*
    Value  

Chicago Transit Authority Transfer Tax Receipts Revenue
6.899%, 12/01/40

    805,000     $ 1,023,976  

City of Chicago IL, General Obligation Unlimited
7.045%, 01/01/29

    975,000       1,009,437  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Build America Bonds
6.637%, 04/01/57

    55,000       67,434  

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Government Employees Retirement System
6.150%, 07/01/38

    1,990,000       791,025  

6.200%, 07/01/39

    580,000       230,550  

State of California General Obligation Unlimited, Build America Bonds
7.350%, 11/01/39

    1,355,000       1,990,834  

7.600%, 11/01/40

    300,000       466,983  

State of Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited
5.100%, 06/01/33

    140,000       131,057  

5.163%, 02/01/18

    85,000       85,880  

5.665%, 03/01/18

    1,010,000       1,026,513  

5.877%, 03/01/19

    200,000       206,956  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(Cost $7,090,928)

      7,030,645  
   

 

 

 
Purchased Options—0.0%  
Currency Options—0.0%  

USD Put /TRY Call, Strike Price TRY 3.54, Expires 05/02/18 (Counterparty - Goldman Sachs International) (d)

    101,000       26,218  

USD Put /TRY Call, Strike Price TRY 3.7085, Expires 04/06/18 (Counterparty - Goldman Sachs International) (d)

    102,000       48,332  

USD Put/CNH Call, Strike Price CNH 6.79, Expires 07/03/17 (Counterparty - Goldman Sachs International) (d)

    3,335,000       6,030  

USD Put/ZAR Call, Strike Price ZAR 12.791, Expires 07/05/17 (Counterparty - Goldman Sachs International) (d)

    843,000       205  
   

 

 

 
      80,785  
   

 

 

 
Interest Rate Swaptions—0.0%  

Call - OTC - 10 Year Interest Rate Swap, Exercise Rate 2.72%, Expires 06/07/27 (Counterparty - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) (d)

    1,400,000       188,815  

Put - OTC - 10 Year Interest Rate Swap, Exercise Rate 2.72%, Expires 06/07/27 (Counterparty - JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.) (d)

    1,400,000       173,679  
   

 

 

 
      362,494  
   

 

 

 

Total Purchased Options
(Cost $568,181)

      443,279  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—1.0%  
Security Description       
    
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreement—0.6%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp. Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $7,142,549 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $7,280,000 Federal Home Loan Bank at 1.125% due 04/25/18 with a value of $7,287,200.

    7,142,478     7,142,478  
   

 

 

 
Foreign Government—0.4%  

Argentina Treasury Bills
2.402%, 07/14/17 (p)

    352,414       352,215  

2.814%, 11/24/17 (p)

    127,404       125,956  

2.818%, 11/10/17 (p)

    125,596       124,311  

2.832%, 01/26/18 (p)

    293,531       288,557  

3.089%, 06/15/18 (p)

    1,404,336       1,361,460  

3.157%, 05/24/18 (p)

    419,524       407,777  

3.157%, 12/15/17 (p)

    748,588       738,715  

3.325%, 04/27/18 (p)

    753,250       733,874  

Egypt Treasury Bills
18.160%, 09/26/17 (p)

    9,750,000       514,030  
   

 

 

 
      4,646,895  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $11,792,126)

      11,789,373  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (q)—2.6%  
Certificates of Deposit—1.3%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    995,818       997,900  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (f)

    750,000       750,844  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (f)

    500,000       500,576  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (f)

    500,000       500,678  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.432%, 10/16/17 (f)

    1,000,000       1,000,214  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (f)

    900,000       900,112  

KBC Bank NV
1.250%, 08/08/17

    1,000,000       1,000,030  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    500,000       499,995  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.266%, 12/05/17 (f)

    500,000       500,012  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,502,025  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (f)

    1,000,000       999,890  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.377%, 10/13/17 (f)

    1,000,000       1,000,687  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (f)

    500,000       500,506  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Securities Lending Reinvestments (q)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)            

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (f)

    1,400,000     $ 1,400,545  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.466%, 10/26/17 (f)

    1,000,000       1,000,256  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (f)

    1,501,533       1,500,857  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (f)

    900,000       900,805  
   

 

 

 
      16,455,932  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—0.4%            

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    498,521       499,819  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (f)

    1,500,000       1,501,581  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (f)

    500,000       500,173  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    499,888       499,936  

1.180%, 07/11/17

    498,525       499,834  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    498,446       499,530  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (f)

    1,300,000       1,301,296  
   

 

 

 
      5,302,169  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—0.7%            

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $632,782 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $658,656 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $645,380.

    632,725       632,725  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $354,156 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $385,000.

    350,000       350,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $1,800,165 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,793,082 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $1,836,000.

    1,800,000       1,800,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $200,155 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $43 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $222,365.

    200,000       200,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.250% to be repurchased at $1,000,104 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $901,683 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $1,020,666.

    1,000,000     1,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,422,677 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,540,000.

    1,400,000       1,400,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,007,648 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $3,000,295 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $4,505,290 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $3,060,000.

    3,000,000       3,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      9,382,725  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.2%            

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    300,000       300,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    800,000       800,000  
   

 

 

 
      2,200,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $33,330,197)

      33,340,826  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—112.4%
(Cost $1,315,674,822) (r)

      1,441,373,471  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(12.4)%

      (159,415,699
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,281,957,772  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal and notional amounts stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $31,206,819 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $33,325,457. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

 

(c)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent less than 0.05% of net assets.
(d)   Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.7% of net assets.
(e)   TBA (To Be Announced) Securities are purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no defined maturity date. The actual principal and maturity date will be determined upon settlement date.
(f)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(g)   Interest only security.
(h)   Principal only security.
(i)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open centrally cleared swap contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $2,934,463.
(j)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open swap contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $1,376,322.
(k)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open futures contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $2,048,172.
(l)   Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation.
(m)   Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of restricted securities was $5,310,167, which is 0.4% of net assets. See details shown in the Restricted Securities table that follows.
(n)   Floating rate loans (Senior Loans) often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, Senior Loans will have an expected average life of approximately two to four years. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate of all contracts within the senior loan
  facility and includes commitment fees on unfunded loan commitments, if any. Senior Loans typically have rates of interest which are determined either daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium. These base rates are primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and secondarily, the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks (the “Prime Rate”) and the certificate of deposit (“CD”) rate or other base lending rates used by commercial lenders.
(o)   This loan will settle after June 30, 2017, at which time the interest rate will be determined.
(p)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(q)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(r)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $1,315,674,822. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $148,967,382 and $(23,268,733), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $125,698,649.
(144A)—   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of 144A securities was $145,761,880, which is 11.4% of net assets.
(ACES)—   Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.
(ARS)—   Argentine Peso
(BRL)—   Brazilian Real
(CDO)—   Collateralized Debt Obligation
(CLO)—   Collateralized Loan Obligation
(CMO)—   Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
(CNH)—   Chinese Renminbi
(EUR)—   Euro
(MXN)—   Mexican Peso
(TRY)—   Turkish Lira
(UYU)—   Uruguayan Peso
(ZAR)—   South African Rand

 

Restricted Securities

   Acquisition
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Cost      Value  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, 3.262%, 09/15/48

     01/21/16 - 02/01/16      $ 413,000      $ 220,479      $ 249,790  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Mortgage Trust, 4.750%, 10/15/45

     02/18/15        355,000        256,041        224,811  

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Mortgage Trust, 4.725%, 10/15/45

     12/05/14 - 03/29/17        210,000        149,074        92,892  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, 5.020%, 04/10/47

     03/27/14 - 06/20/14        585,000        534,065        425,137  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust, 3.674%, 04/10/47

     04/03/14        235,000        147,173        83,615  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, 2.733%, 10/15/45

     05/19/15        400,000        269,984        194,938  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, 4.535%, 12/15/47

     03/17/14        130,000        105,300        100,848  

Lendmark Funding Trust, 3.260%, 04/21/25

     10/26/16        875,000        874,901        882,524  

Lendmark Funding Trust, 2.830%, 01/22/24

     06/22/17        680,000        679,861        679,861  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, 4.500%, 08/15/45

     07/10/14        220,000        173,388        153,920  

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust, 5.327%, 07/15/49

     03/13/15        265,000        242,868        222,779  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC, 3.090%, 10/27/25

     07/26/16        661,848        661,745        667,357  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC, 3.280%, 01/26/26

     01/20/17        541,200        541,154        548,246  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, 5.000%, 06/15/44

     03/27/14        105,000        94,365        86,523  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, 3.016%, 11/15/47

     11/05/14        550,000        362,270        228,741  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, 3.356%, 09/15/58

     09/24/15        245,000        147,153        151,664  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, 2.881%, 05/15/48

     09/15/15        510,000        315,702        316,521  
           

 

 

 
            $ 5,310,167  
           

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

 

TBA Forward Sale Commitments

 

Security Description

   Interest Rate     Maturity      Face
Amount
    Cost     Value  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     2.500     TBA      $ (1,665,000   $ (1,682,538   $ (1,673,650

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

     4.500     TBA        (3,500,000     (3,577,109     (3,579,844

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     2.500     TBA        (7,000,000     (6,784,531     (6,740,156

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     2.500     TBA        (7,100,000     (6,879,234     (6,845,457

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     3.000     TBA        (30,175,000     (30,360,308     (30,134,318

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     4.500     TBA        (2,405,000     (2,591,454     (2,579,832

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

     5.000     TBA        (1,850,000     (2,029,797     (2,020,836

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool

     3.000     TBA        (7,200,000     (7,221,375     (7,173,000

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool

     5.500     TBA        (200,000     (221,094     (220,581

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool

     3.500     TBA        (2,640,000     (2,741,063     (2,734,462
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (64,088,503   $ (63,702,136
         

 

 

   

 

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

Contracts to Buy

    

Counterparty

   Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
EGP     1,367,000     

Citibank N.A.

     03/06/18      $ 73,693      $ (2,849
EGP     497,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     03/06/18        26,158        (401
EGP     622,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     03/06/18        32,823        (589
RON     45,000     

Citibank N.A.

     08/28/17        10,659        631  
RON     3,990,000     

Citibank N.A.

     08/28/17        942,349        58,731  

Contracts to Deliver

 
ARS     7,804,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     09/20/17      $ 463,420      $ 12,375  
BRL     2,282,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     09/05/17        689,468        9,441  
EGP     2,486,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     03/06/18        127,946        (888
EUR     2,063,000     

Citibank N.A.

     07/31/17        2,315,697        (43,694
EUR     402,000     

Goldman Sachs International

     07/31/17        455,007        (4,748
EUR     248,000     

HSBC Bank plc

     09/20/17        278,985        (5,409
JPY     1,518,000,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     08/04/17        13,562,229        48,966  
MXN     18,082,000     

Royal Bank of Canada

     09/20/17        990,833        6,454  
RON     1,520,000     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     08/28/17        387,508        6,144  
RON     2,515,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     08/28/17        641,909        10,902  
             

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

   $ 95,066  
             

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Long

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

S&P 500 Index E-Mini Futures

     09/15/17        18       USD        2,189,960     $ (11,150

U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures

     09/20/17        3       USD        456,849       4,213  

U.S. Treasury Note 10 Year Futures

     09/20/17        50       USD        6,304,107       (27,544

U.S. Treasury Note 5 Year Futures

     09/29/17        259       USD        30,586,621       (67,113

U.S. Treasury Note Ultra 10 Year Futures

     09/20/17        20       USD        2,695,193       1,057  

U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond Futures

     09/20/17        153       USD        24,972,111       406,764  

Futures Contracts—Short

 

90 Day Eurodollar Futures

     09/17/18        (204     USD        (50,124,846     (3,054

U.S. Treasury Note 2 Year Futures

     09/29/17        (50     USD        (10,823,347     17,878  

United Kingdom Long Gilt Bond Futures

     09/27/17        (52     GBP        (6,645,806     151,300  
            

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

  $ 472,351  
            

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-28


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

 

Swap Agreements

OTC Interest Rate Swaps

 

Pay/Receive
Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
    Maturity
Date
  

Counterparty

   Notional
Amount
     Market
Value
     Upfront
Premium
Paid/(Received)
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Receive

   CPI-U      1.810   09/04/25    Bank of America N.A.      USD       3,803,000      $ 28,975      $      $ 28,975  

Receive

   CPI-U      1.820   09/22/25    Bank of America N.A.      USD       10,320,000        68,279               68,279  
                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

 

   $ 97,254      $      $ 97,254  
                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps

 

Pay/Receive Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.117     06/07/27        USD       3,466,000      $ 46,898  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.121     06/07/27        USD       3,935,000        51,819  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.122     06/07/27        USD       3,480,000        45,670  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.124     06/07/27        USD       3,955,000        51,009  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.142     05/15/24        USD       1,405,000        (1,365

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.202     05/15/24        USD       1,405,000        (6,609

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.202     05/15/24        USD       1,405,000        (6,609

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.390     06/09/47        USD       385,000        11,714  

Receive

   Federal Funds Rate
Compounded - OIS
     1.625     11/14/26        USD       2,610,000        59,810  
               

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

   $ 252,337  
               

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Buy Protection (a)

 

Reference Obligation

   Fixed Deal
(Pay) Rate
     Maturity
Date
    

Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)

   Notional
Amount(c)
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

CDX.NA.IG.28.V1

     (1.000%)        06/20/22      0.605%      USD       10,310,000      $ 618  

CDX.NA.HY.28.V1

     (5.000%)        06/20/22      3.390%      USD       9,623,000        (17,905)  

ITRAXX.EUR.27.V1

     (1.000%)        06/20/22      0.563%      EUR       6,920,000        (23,572)  

ITRAXX.XO.27.V1

     (5.000%)        06/20/22      2.475%      EUR       1,360,000        5,179  
                

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Depreciation

 

   $ (35,680)  
                

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Sell Protection (d)

 

Reference Obligation

   Fixed Deal
Receive Rate
     Maturity
Date
    

Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)

   Notional
Amount(c)
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

CDX.EM.27.V1

     1.000%        06/20/22      2.014%      USD        4,964,000      $ (17,279)  
                 

 

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Corporate and Sovereign Issues—Buy Protection (a)

 

Reference Obligation

   Fixed Deal
(Pay) Rate
     Maturity
Date
    

Counterparty

   Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
     Notional
Amount(c)
     Market
Value
     Upfront
Premium
Paid
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Republic of
Turkey

     (1.000%)        06/20/22      Goldman Sachs International      1.925%        USD        875,000      $ 37,349      $ 47,634      $ (10,285)  
                    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-29


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Corporate and Sovereign Issues—Sell Protection (d)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
Receive Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
6.950%, due 06/15/19

    1.000%       06/20/22     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     1.525%       USD       670,000     $ (16,310)     $ (29,940)     $ 13,630  

Federative Republic of Brazil
4.250%, due 01/07/25

    1.000%       12/20/21     Goldman Sachs International     2.161%       USD       260,000       (12,579)       (21,282)       8,703  

Federative Republic of Brazil
4.250%, due 01/07/25

    1.000%       12/20/21     Goldman Sachs International     2.161%       USD       265,000       (12,821)       (21,493)       8,672  

Republic of South Africa
5.500%, due 03/09/20

    1.000%       06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     1.968%       USD       427,000       (19,042)       (17,103)       (1,939)  

Republic of Turkey

    1.000%       06/20/22     Barclays Bank plc     1.925%       USD       428,000       (18,269)       (18,575)       306  

United Mexican States
4.150%, due 03/28/27

    1.000%       06/20/22     Bank of America N.A.     1.129%       USD       464,000       (2,802)       (3,933)       1,131  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (81,823)     $ (112,326)     $ 30,503  
             

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Buy Protection (a)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
(Pay) Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

ABX.HE.AAA.6-1

    (0.180%)       07/25/45     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       37,024     $ 694     $ 932     $ (238)  

ABX.HE.AAA.6-1

    (0.180%)       07/25/45     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       11,490       215             215  

ABX.HE.AAA.7-1

    (0.090%)       08/25/37     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       330,825       31,842       84,361       (52,519)  

ABX.HE.AAA.7-1

    (0.090%)       08/25/37     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       142,777       13,742       36,409       (22,667)  

ABX.HE.AAA.7-1

    (0.090%)       08/25/37     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       97,506       9,385       25,352       (15,967)  

ABX.HE.PEN.AAA.6-2

    (0.110%)       05/25/46     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       242,758       (17,327)       34,025       (51,352)  

CMBX.NA.A.7

    (2.000%)       01/17/47     JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       355,000       7,600       (7,572)       15,172  

CMBX.NA.A.9

    (2.000%)       09/17/58     Deutsche Bank AG     2.530%       USD       185,000       6,898       9,450       (2,552)  

CMBX.NA.A.9

    (2.000%)       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     2.530%       USD       615,000       22,933       21,727       1,206  

CMBX.NA.A.9

    (2.000%)       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     2.530%       USD       280,000       10,441       12,474       (2,033)  

CMBX.NA.AA.7

    (1.500%)       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       735,000       273       23,330       (23,057)  

CMBX.NA.AA.7

    (1.500%)       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       635,000       236       20,156       (19,920)  

CMBX.NA.AA.7

    (1.500%)       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       600,000       223       19,045       (18,822)  

CMBX.NA.AA.7

    (1.500%)       01/17/47     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       80,000       30       946       (916)  

CMBX.NA.AA.8

    (1.500%)       10/17/57     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       265,000       5,223       10,823       (5,600)  

CMBX.NA.AAA.8

    (0.500%)       10/17/57     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.596%       USD       670,000       4,294       5,931       (1,637)  

CMBX.NA.AAA.9

    (0.500%)       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.682%       USD       1,080,000       14,780       13,548       1,232  

CMBX.NA.AM.9

    (0.500%)       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.682%       USD       675,000       9,238       9,763       (525)  

CMBX.NA.AS.7

    (1.000%)       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       825,000       (3,551)       15,285       (18,836)  

CMBX.NA.AS.8

    (1.000%)       10/17/57     Deutsche Bank AG     0.000%       USD       210,000       341       15,785       (15,444)  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    (5.000%)       10/17/57     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       270,000       70,223       64,373       5,850  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    (5.000%)       10/17/57     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       265,000       68,923       62,607       6,316  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    (5.000%)       10/17/57     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       135,000       35,111       32,715       2,396  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    (5.000%)       10/17/57     Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       200,000       52,017       49,218       2,799  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    (5.000%)       10/17/57     Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       200,000       52,017       49,581       2,436  

CMBX.NA.BB.9

    (5.000%)       09/17/58     Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       645,000       122,565       135,812       (13,247)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.10

    (3.000%)       11/17/59     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.523%       USD       315,000       34,048       24,793       9,255  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-30


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Buy Protection (a)—(Continued)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
(Pay) Rate
    Maturity
Date
   

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

CMBX.NA.BBB-.10

    (3.000%)       11/17/59     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.523%       USD       195,000     $ 21,077     $ 12,849     $ 8,228  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.10

    (3.000%)       11/17/59     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.523%       USD       155,000       16,754       15,341       1,413  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     4.703%       USD       375,000       33,472       34,662       (1,190)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     4.703%       USD       300,000       26,778       29,605       (2,827)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Credit Suisse International     4.703%       USD       255,000       22,761       25,164       (2,403)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Deutsche Bank AG     4.703%       USD       175,000       15,620       22,550       (6,930)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Deutsche Bank AG     4.703%       USD       170,000       15,174       12,815       2,359  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Deutsche Bank AG     4.703%       USD       165,000       14,728       16,233       (1,505)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Goldman Sachs International     4.703%       USD       1,020,000       91,044       98,003       (6,959)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Goldman Sachs International     4.703%       USD       175,000       15,620       25,231       (9,611)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Goldman Sachs International     4.703%       USD       175,000       15,620       15,318       302  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.703%       USD       750,000       66,944       74,013       (7,069)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.703%       USD       715,000       63,820       53,646       10,174  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.703%       USD       385,000       34,365       40,214       (5,849)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.7

    (3.000%)       01/17/47     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.703%       USD       230,000       20,530       19,356       1,174  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.9

    (3.000%)       09/17/58     Deutsche Bank AG     4.836%       USD       540,000       63,788       66,637       (2,849)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.9

    (3.000%)       09/17/58     Goldman Sachs International     4.836%       USD       580,000       68,513       72,471       (3,958)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.9

    (3.000%)       09/17/58     Goldman Sachs International     4.836%       USD       215,000       25,397       24,816       581  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.9

    (3.000%)       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.836%       USD       380,000       44,887       45,475       (588)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.9

    (3.000%)       09/17/58     Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     4.836%       USD       140,000       16,538       15,385       1,153  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ 1,245,844     $ 1,490,653     $ (244,809)  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Sell Protection (d)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
Receive
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017(b)
    Notional
Amount(c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

ABX.HE.PEN.AAA.06-2

    0.110%       05/25/46      Barclays Bank plc     0.000%       USD       242,758     $ (22,455)     $ (6,677)     $ (15,778)  

CMBX.NA.A.6

    2.000%       05/11/63      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       355,000       (11,391)       4,634       (16,025)  

CMBX.NA.AAA.6

    0.500%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.466%       USD       2,279,985       3,728       (24,655)       28,383  

CMBX.NA.AAA.6

    0.500%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.466%       USD       862,429       1,410       (9,325)       10,735  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       91,000       (16,745)       (15,473)       (1,272)  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       265,000       (48,764)       (39,508)       (9,256)  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       270,000       (49,684)       (40,770)       (8,914)  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       270,000       (49,684)       (53,314)       3,630  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       360,000       (66,246)       (73,198)       6,952  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       460,000       (84,647)       (85,670)       1,023  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       465,000       (85,568)       (86,601)       1,033  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       465,000       (85,568)       (86,601)       1,033  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       465,000       (85,568)       (86,601)       1,033  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       645,000       (118,690)       (135,820)       17,130  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       200,000       (36,803)       (34,216)       (2,587)  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-31


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

OTC Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Sell Protection (d)—(Continued)

 

Reference Obligation

  Fixed Deal
Receive
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    

Counterparty

  Implied Credit
Spread at
June 30,
2017 (b)
    Notional
Amount (c)
    Market
Value
    Upfront
Premium
Paid/
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       304,000     $ (55,941)     $ (50,355)     $ (5,586)  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       530,000       (97,529)       (58,813)       (38,716)  

CMBX.NA.BB.6

    5.000%       05/11/63      Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       1,020,000       (187,696)       (189,964)       2,268  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Bank of America N.A.     0.000%       USD       335,000       (87,129)       (24,355)       (62,774)  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       60,000       (15,605)       (15,152)       (453)  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       285,000       (74,124)       (80,923)       6,799  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       550,000       (143,047)       (156,166)       13,119  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       550,000       (143,047)       (156,166)       13,119  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       75,000       (19,506)       (22,824)       3,318  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       115,000       (29,910)       (32,462)       2,552  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       170,000       (44,214)       (27,682)       (16,532)  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       191,000       (49,676)       (22,902)       (26,774)  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       580,000       (150,849)       (181,510)       30,661  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       160,000       (41,614)       (46,535)       4,921  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       190,000       (49,416)       (55,341)       5,925  

CMBX.NA.BB.8

    5.000%       10/17/57      Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       1,289,000       (335,250)       (365,997)       30,747  

CMBX.NA.BB.9

    5.000%       09/15/58      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       130,000       (24,703)       (36,481)       11,778  

CMBX.NA.BB.9

    5.000%       09/15/58      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       250,000       (47,506)       (70,766)       23,260  

CMBX.NA.BB.9

    5.000%       09/17/58      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       10,000       (1,900)       (2,859)       959  

CMBX.NA.BB.9

    5.000%       09/17/58      Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       255,000       (48,456)       (80,525)       32,069  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.6

    3.000%       05/11/63      Credit Suisse International     0.000%       USD       185,000       (21,602)       (26,509)       4,907  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.6

    3.000%       05/11/63      Goldman Sachs International     0.000%       USD       660,000       (77,065)       (74,951)       (2,114)  

CMBX.NA.BBB-.6

    3.000%       05/11/63      Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc     0.000%       USD       90,000       (10,509)       (8,031)       (2,478)  

PRIMEX.ARM.2

    4.580%       12/25/37      JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     0.000%       USD       480,697       3,305       14,435       (11,130)  
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totals

 

  $ (2,509,664)     $ (2,546,629)     $ 36,965  
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)   If the Portfolio is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(b)   Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues or indices as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. A credit spread identified as “Defaulted” indicates a credit event has occurred for the referenced entity or obligation.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

 

(c)   The maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments that the Portfolio could be required to make under a credit default swap contract would be the notional amount of the contract. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the referenced debt obligation or net amounts received from the settlement of purchased protection credit default swap contracts entered into by the Portfolio for the same referenced debt obligation.
(d)   If the Portfolio is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(ARS)—   Argentine Peso
(BRL)—   Brazilian Real
(EGP)—   Egyptian Pound
(EUR)—   Euro
(GBP)—   British Pound
(JPY)—   Japanese Yen
(MXN)—   Mexican Peso
(RON)—   New Romanian Leu
(USD)—   United States Dollar
(ABX.HE)—   Markit Asset-Backed Home Equity Index
(ABX.HE.PEN)—   Markit Asset-Backed Home Equity Penultimate Index
(CDX.EM)—   Markit Emerging Market CDS Index
(CDX.NA.HY)—   Markit North America High Yield CDS Index
(CDX.NA.IG)—   Markit North America Investment Grade CDS Index
(CMBX)—   Commercial Mortgage-Backed Index
(CMBX.NA.A)—   Markit North America A Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.AA)—   Markit North America AA Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.AAA)—   Markit North America AAA Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.AM)—   Markit North America Mezzanine AAA Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.AS)—   Markit North America Junior AAA Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.BB)—   Markit North America BB Rated CMBS Index
(CMBX.NA.BBB-)—   Markit North America BBB- Rated CMBS Index
(CPI-U)—   U.S. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
(LIBOR)—   London Interbank Offered Rate
(ITRAXX.EUR)—   Markit iTraxx Europe Index
(ITRAXX.XO)—   Markit iTraxx Crossover Index
(PRIMEX.ARM)—   Markit PrimeX Adjustable RateMortgage Index

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks  

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 26,206,266      $ —        $ —        $ 26,206,266  

Air Freight & Logistics

     3,777,413        —          —          3,777,413  

Airlines

     2,036,582        —          —          2,036,582  

Banks

     40,915,914        —          —          40,915,914  

Beverages

     27,332,978        —          —          27,332,978  

Biotechnology

     12,567,523        —          —          12,567,523  

Capital Markets

     10,263,687        —          —          10,263,687  

Chemicals

     16,068,752        —          —          16,068,752  

Communications Equipment

     5,201,907        —          —          5,201,907  

Construction Materials

     3,562,011        —          —          3,562,011  

Consumer Finance

     14,253,607        —          —          14,253,607  

Containers & Packaging

     9,050,581        —          —          9,050,581  

Electric Utilities

     23,978,591        —          —          23,978,591  

Electrical Equipment

     10,882,613        —          —          10,882,613  

Energy Equipment & Services

     665,195        —          —          665,195  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     29,063,153        —          —          29,063,153  

Food & Staples Retailing

     10,248,464        —          —          10,248,464  

Food Products

     11,025,010        —          —          11,025,010  

Gas Utilities

     1,924,685        —          —          1,924,685  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     35,468,034        —          —          35,468,034  

Health Care Providers & Services

     28,454,758        —          —          28,454,758  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     6,922,270        —          —          6,922,270  

Household Durables

     3,508,130        —          —          3,508,130  

Industrial Conglomerates

     8,779,871        —          —          8,779,871  

Insurance

     43,189,058        —          —          43,189,058  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

     34,323,218        —          —          34,323,218  

Internet Software & Services

     38,781,804        —          —          38,781,804  

IT Services

     30,930,508        —          —          30,930,508  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     3,582,741        —          —          3,582,741  

Machinery

     22,049,328        —          —          22,049,328  

Marine

     557,462        —          —          557,462  

Media

     24,755,036        —          —          24,755,036  

Metals & Mining

     894,820        —          —          894,820  

Multi-Utilities

     7,900,962        —          —          7,900,962  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     35,741,761        —          24,262        35,766,023  

Paper & Forest Products

     949,331        —          —          949,331  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Personal Products

   $ 11,178,859      $ —        $ —        $ 11,178,859  

Pharmaceuticals

     33,468,253        —          —          33,468,253  

Professional Services

     6,839,926        —          —          6,839,926  

Real Estate Management & Development

     1,842,630        —          —          1,842,630  

Road & Rail

     4,377,328        —          —          4,377,328  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     25,602,780        —          —          25,602,780  

Software

     28,149,147        —          —          28,149,147  

Specialty Retail

     11,462,764        —          —          11,462,764  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     29,946,511        —          —          29,946,511  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     9,230,994        —          —          9,230,994  

Tobacco

     15,319,321        —          —          15,319,321  

Total Common Stocks

     763,232,537        —          24,262        763,256,799  

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies*

     —          285,784,257        —          285,784,257  
Corporate Bonds & Notes  

Aerospace/Defense

     —          2,008,361        —          2,008,361  

Agriculture

     —          2,458,074        —          2,458,074  

Airlines

     —          934,194        —          934,194  

Auto Manufacturers

     —          2,270,755        —          2,270,755  

Banks

     —          51,858,381        0        51,858,381  

Beverages

     —          5,874,560        —          5,874,560  

Biotechnology

     —          1,148,662        —          1,148,662  

Building Materials

     —          469,056        —          469,056  

Chemicals

     —          654,876        —          654,876  

Commercial Services

     —          1,604,007        —          1,604,007  

Computers

     —          2,164,821        —          2,164,821  

Diversified Financial Services

     —          3,729,067        —          3,729,067  

Electric

     —          6,014,031        —          6,014,031  

Electronics

     —          273,409        —          273,409  

Engineering & Construction

     —          999,145        —          999,145  

Entertainment

     —          163,400        —          163,400  

Environmental Control

     —          167,269        —          167,269  

Food

     —          1,845,696        —          1,845,696  

Gas

     —          246,187        —          246,187  

Healthcare-Products

     —          2,174,799        —          2,174,799  

Healthcare-Services

     —          3,811,560        —          3,811,560  

Home Builders

     —          144,125        —          144,125  

Insurance

     —          1,455,454        —          1,455,454  

Iron/Steel

     —          784,681        —          784,681  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     —          126,000        —          126,000  

Machinery-Diversified

     —          154,063        —          154,063  

Media

     —          11,479,628        —          11,479,628  

Mining

     —          444,343        —          444,343  

Oil & Gas

     —          12,552,052        —          12,552,052  

Packaging & Containers

     —          325,425        —          325,425  

Pharmaceuticals

     —          7,604,790        —          7,604,790  

Pipelines

     —          6,583,504        —          6,583,504  

Real Estate

     —          542,198        —          542,198  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

     —          2,437,133        —          2,437,133  

Retail

     —          3,245,667        —          3,245,667  

Semiconductors

     —          3,348,357        —          3,348,357  

Software

     —          2,459,423        —          2,459,423  

Telecommunications

     —          6,603,392        —          6,603,392  

Transportation

     —          2,733,868        —          2,733,868  

Trucking & Leasing

     —          1,052,241        —          1,052,241  

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes

     —          154,946,654        0        154,946,654  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Asset-Backed Securities  

Asset-Backed - Automobile

   $ —       $ 2,529,641     $ —       $ 2,529,641  

Asset-Backed - Home Equity

     —         3,799,827       —         3,799,827  

Asset-Backed - Other

     —         82,712,366       0       82,712,366  

Total Asset-Backed Securities

     —         89,041,834       0       89,041,834  

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities*

     —         66,026,620       —         66,026,620  

Total Floating Rate Loans*

     —         20,589,219       —         20,589,219  

Total Foreign Government*

     —         9,123,965       —         9,123,965  

Total Municipals

     —         7,030,645       —         7,030,645  

Total Purchased Options*

     —         443,279       —         443,279  

Total Short-Term Investments*

     —         11,789,373       —         11,789,373  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —         33,340,826       —         33,340,826  

Total Investments

   $ 763,232,537     $ 678,116,672     $ 24,262     $ 1,441,373,471  
                                  

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —       $ (33,325,457   $ —       $ (33,325,457

TBA Forward Sales Commitments

   $ —       $ (63,702,136   $ —       $ (63,702,136
Forward Contracts  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ —       $ 153,644     $ —       $ 153,644  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     —         (58,578     —         (58,578

Total Forward Contracts

   $ —       $ 95,066     $ —       $ 95,066  
Futures Contracts  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ 581,212     $ —       $ —       $ 581,212  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     (108,861     —         —         (108,861

Total Futures Contracts

   $ 472,351     $ —       $ —       $ 472,351  
Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts  

Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ —       $ 272,717     $ —       $ 272,717  

Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     —         (73,339     —         (73,339

Total Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts

   $ —       $ 199,378     $ —       $ 199,378  
OTC Swap Contracts  

OTC Swap Contracts at Value (Assets)

   $ —       $ 1,409,768     $ —       $ 1,409,768  

OTC Swap Contracts at Value (Liabilities)

     —         (2,603,481     (17,327     (2,620,808

Total OTC Swap Contracts

   $ —       $ (1,193,713   $ (17,327   $ (1,211,040

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 in the amount of $621,962 were due to the application of a systematic fair valuation model factor.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,441,373,471  

Cash

     51,120  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     13,508,336  

Cash collateral (d)

     83,729  

OTC swap contracts at market value (e)

     1,409,768  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     153,644  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     10,318,151  

TBA securities sold (f)

     157,545,770  

Fund shares sold

     99,173  

Principal paydowns

     469  

Dividends and interest

     3,505,285  

Interest on OTC swap contracts

     12,547  

Variation margin on centrally cleared swap contracts

     67,276  

Other assets

     1,107  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,628,129,846  

Liabilities

 

Forward sales commitments, at value

     63,702,136  

OTC swap contracts at market value (g)

     2,620,808  

Cash collateral for OTC swap contracts

     160,000  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     58,578  

Collateral for securities loaned

     33,325,457  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     12,032,262  

TBA securities purchased (f)

     232,111,287  

Fund shares redeemed

     261,685  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     130,482  

Premium on purchased options

     482,720  

Interest on OTC swap contracts

     5,825  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     452,195  

Distribution and service fees

     18,327  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     103,777  

Other expenses

     706,535  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     346,172,074  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,281,957,772  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 1,102,440,268  

Undistributed net investment income

     11,162,313  

Accumulated net realized gain

     41,616,380  

Unrealized appreciation on investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency transactions

     126,738,811  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,281,957,772  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 1,180,390,150  

Class B

     69,400,013  

Class E

     32,167,609  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     61,406,310  

Class B

     3,630,266  

Class E

     1,676,616  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption
Price Per Share

 

Class A

   $ 19.22  

Class B

     19.12  

Class E

     19.19  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $1,315,674,822.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $31,206,819.
(c)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $13,553,107.
(d)   Includes collateral of $83,160 for futures contracts and $569 for centrally cleared swap contracts.
(e)   Net premium paid on OTC swap contracts was $1,564,928.
(f)   Included within TBA securities sold is $82,942,328 related to TBA forward sale commitments and included within TBA securities purchased is $18,897,465 related to TBA forward sale commitments.
(g)   Net premium received on OTC swap contracts was $2,685,596.

 

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 6,048,307  

Interest (b)

     8,407,716  

Securities lending income

     285,843  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     14,741,866  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     2,894,644  

Administration fees

     20,057  

Custodian and accounting fees

     259,281  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     85,197  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     23,835  

Audit and tax services

     51,558  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     120,415  

Insurance

     4,228  

Miscellaneous

     13,642  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     3,517,852  

Less management fee waiver

     (197,462

Less broker commission recapture

     (3,870
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     3,316,520  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     11,425,346  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments (c)

     42,671,270  

Futures contracts

     1,941,370  

Written options

     (10,183

Swap contracts

     413,135  

Foreign currency transactions

     (533,859
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     44,481,733  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments

     48,690,257  

Futures contracts

     586,232  

Swap contracts

     (989,147

Foreign currency transactions

     41,300  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     48,328,642  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     92,810,375  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 104,235,721  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $24,881.
(b)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $370.
(c)   Net of foreign capital gains tax of $15,096.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

    

From Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 11,425,346     $ 24,757,633  

Net realized gain

     44,481,733       30,826,337  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     48,328,642       27,727,246  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     104,235,721       83,311,216  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (22,501,887     (31,406,742

Class B

     (1,167,169     (1,622,094

Class E

     (570,158     (809,717

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (28,230,714     (52,901,850

Class B

     (1,670,380     (3,025,631

Class E

     (774,249     (1,452,246
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (54,914,557     (91,218,280
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (293,415     (26,430,737
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     49,027,749       (34,337,801

Net Assets

    

Beginning of period

     1,232,930,023       1,267,267,824  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,281,957,772     $ 1,232,930,023  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

    

End of period

   $ 11,162,313     $ 23,976,181  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

        

Sales

     363,709     $ 7,036,493       964,978     $ 17,720,014  

Reinvestments

     2,635,460       50,732,601       4,763,197       84,308,592  

Redemptions

     (3,004,893     (58,286,959     (6,939,141     (127,453,287
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (5,724   $ (517,865     (1,210,966   $ (25,424,681
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

        

Sales

     141,024     $ 2,691,648       337,929     $ 6,142,915  

Reinvestments

     148,175       2,837,549       263,926       4,647,725  

Redemptions

     (274,239     (5,265,952     (578,924     (10,535,397
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     14,960     $ 263,245       22,931     $ 255,243  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

        

Sales

     32,239     $ 616,894       27,622     $ 507,808  

Reinvestments

     69,949       1,344,407       128,012       2,261,963  

Redemptions

     (103,429     (2,000,096     (220,880     (4,031,070
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (1,241   $ (38,795     (65,246   $ (1,261,299
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (293,415     $ (26,430,737
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016
    2015
    2014
    2013
    2012
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 18.49     $ 18.66     $ 22.29     $ 20.59     $ 17.52     $ 15.95  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.18       0.37  (b)      0.38       0.39       0.36       0.38  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1.41       0.88       0.24       1.73       3.18       1.58  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.59       1.25       0.62       2.12       3.54       1.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.38     (0.53     (0.45     (0.42     (0.47     (0.39

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.48     (0.89     (3.80     0.00       0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.86     (1.42     (4.25     (0.42     (0.47     (0.39
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 19.22     $ 18.49     $ 18.66     $ 22.29     $ 20.59     $ 17.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     8.59  (d)      6.99       2.58       10.55       20.59  (e)      12.38  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.54  (f)      0.55       0.54       0.53       0.51       0.52  

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%)

     0.54  (f)      0.55       0.54       0.53       0.51       0.52  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.51  (f)      0.52       0.51       0.50       0.51       0.52  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%) (g)

     0.51  (f)      0.52       0.51       0.50       0.51       0.52  

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

     1.83  (f)      2.02  (b)      1.87       1.81       1.89       2.23  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     164  (d)(h)      405  (h)      299  (h)      413  (h)      340  (h)      494  (h) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 1,180.4     $ 1,135.6     $ 1,168.2     $ 1,250.6     $ 1,249.1     $ 1,137.3  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016
    2015
    2014
    2013
    2012
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 18.37     $ 18.54     $ 22.17     $ 20.48     $ 17.43     $ 15.88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.15       0.32  (b)      0.33       0.33       0.31       0.33  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1.41       0.88       0.23       1.73       3.16       1.57  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.56       1.20       0.56       2.06       3.47       1.90  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.33     (0.48     (0.39     (0.37     (0.42     (0.35

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.48     (0.89     (3.80     0.00       0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.81     (1.37     (4.19     (0.37     (0.42     (0.35
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 19.12     $ 18.37     $ 18.54     $ 22.17     $ 20.48     $ 17.43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     8.50  (d)      6.74       2.29       10.28       20.28  (e)      12.11  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.79  (f)      0.80       0.79       0.78       0.76       0.77  

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%)

     0.79  (f)      0.80       0.79       0.78       0.76       0.77  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.76  (f)      0.77       0.76       0.75       0.76       0.77  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%) (g)

     0.76  (f)      0.77       0.76       0.75       0.76       0.77  

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

     1.58  (f)      1.77  (b)      1.62       1.56       1.64       1.98  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     164  (d)(h)      405  (h)      299  (h)      413  (h)      340  (h)      494  (h) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 69.4     $ 66.4     $ 66.6     $ 71.6     $ 75.0     $ 68.7  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 18.44     $ 18.61     $ 22.24     $ 20.54     $ 17.48     $ 15.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.16       0.34  (b)      0.35       0.35       0.33       0.35  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1.42       0.87       0.23       1.74       3.17       1.57  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.58       1.21       0.58       2.09       3.50       1.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.35     (0.49     (0.41     (0.39     (0.44     (0.36

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.48     (0.89     (3.80     0.00       0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.83     (1.38     (4.21     (0.39     (0.44     (0.36
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 19.19     $ 18.44     $ 18.61     $ 22.24     $ 20.54     $ 17.48  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     8.56  (d)      6.83       2.41       10.41       20.39  (e)      12.18  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.69  (f)      0.70       0.69       0.68       0.66       0.67  

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%)

     0.69  (f)      0.70       0.69       0.68       0.66       0.67  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.66  (f)      0.67       0.66       0.65       0.66       0.67  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense (%) (g)

     0.66  (f)      0.67       0.66       0.65       0.66       0.67  

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

     1.68  (f)      1.87  (b)      1.72       1.66       1.74       2.08  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     164  (d)(h)      405  (h)      299  (h)      413  (h)      340  (h)      494  (h) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 32.2     $ 30.9     $ 32.4     $ 36.1     $ 36.9     $ 35.0  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.04% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   In 2013, 0.04%, 0.04% and 0.04% of the Portfolio’s total return for Class A, Class B and Class E, respectively, consists of a voluntary reimbursement by the subadvisor for a realized loss. Excluding this item, total return would have been 20.55%, 20.24% and 20.35% for Class A, Class B and Class E, respectively.
(f)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(h)   Includes mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions; excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rates would have been 40%, 58%, 71%, 163%, 139% and 243% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946-Financial Services-Investment Companies and Topic 820-Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from pricing services selected by the Adviser pursuant to authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board. These securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its net asset value (“NAV”) to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign

 

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markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported NAV per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign currency forward contracts are valued through an independent pricing service by interpolating between forward and spot currency rates in the London foreign exchange markets as of a designated hour on a valuation day. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, including options on swaps (“swaptions”), and futures contracts that are traded OTC are generally valued on the basis of interdealer bid and asked prices or prices provided by pricing service providers who use a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models, to determine the value of the contracts. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility and exchange rates. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Swap contracts (other than centrally cleared swaps) are marked-to-market daily based on quotations and prices supplied by market makers, broker-dealers and other pricing services. Such quotations and prices are derived utilizing observable data, including the underlying reference securities or indices, credit spread quotations and expected default recovery rates determined by the pricing service. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Centrally cleared swaps listed or traded on a multilateral or trade facility platform, such as a registered exchange, are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the respective exchange or a pricing service when the exchange price is not available. For centrally cleared credit default swaps, the clearing facility requires its members to provide actionable price levels across complete term structures. These levels along with external third-party prices are used to produce daily settlement prices. These securities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are valued using a pricing model that references the underlying rates, including the overnight index swap rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rate to produce the daily settlement price. These securities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income

 

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and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

 

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, paydown gain/loss reclasses, broker commission recapture, amortization and accretion of debt securities, real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and swap contract transactions. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls - The Portfolio may enter into mortgage “dollar rolls” in which a Portfolio sells to-be-announced (“TBA”) mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon, and maturity) securities on a specified future date. For the duration of the transaction, or roll period, the Portfolio foregoes principal (including prepayments of principal) and interest paid on the securities sold. Dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions; gain or loss is recognized at the commencement of the term of the dollar roll and each time the mortgage-backed security is rolled.

Mortgage dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Portfolio is required to repurchase or reacquire may be less than the agreed-upon repurchase price of those securities and that the investment performance of securities purchased with proceeds from these transactions does not exceed the income, capital appreciation, and gain or loss that would have been realized on the securities transferred or sold, as applicable, as part of the treasury or mortgage dollar roll.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities - The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. These securities may include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”), and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by or payable from, mortgage loans on real property or other receivables. The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose the Portfolio to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

In one type of SMBS, one class receives all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). Because principal will not be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the book value of the security until maturity. These adjustments are netted against payments received for the IOs and the net amount is included in interest income on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities. Details of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities held by the Portfolio are included in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments.

 

 

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The Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be negatively impacted by increased volatility of market prices and periods of illiquidity.

TBA Purchase & Forward Sale Commitments - The Portfolio may enter into TBA commitments to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA commitments are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases prior to the settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Portfolio’s other assets. TBA forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, according to the procedures described under “Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements”.

When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Securities - The Portfolio may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase commitment is made. The Portfolio may purchase securities under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Portfolio may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, the Portfolio will hold liquid assets in a segregated account with the Portfolio’s custodian, or set aside liquid assets in the Portfolio’s records, worth at least the equivalent of the amount due. The liquid assets will be monitored on a daily basis and adjusted as necessary to maintain the necessary value.

High-Yield Debt Securities - The Portfolio may invest in high-yield debt securities, or “junk bonds,” which are securities that are rated below “investment grade” or, if not rated, are of equivalent quality. A portfolio with high-yield debt securities generally will be exposed to greater market risk and credit risk than a portfolio that invests only in investment grade debt securities because issuers of high-yield debt securities are generally less secure financially, are more likely to default on their obligations, and their securities are more sensitive to interest rate changes and downturns in the economy. In addition, the secondary market for lower-rated debt securities may not be as liquid as that for more highly rated debt securities. As a result, the Portfolio’s Subadviser may find it more difficult to value lower-rated debt securities or sell them and may have to sell them at prices significantly lower than the values assigned to them by the Portfolio.

Floating Rate Loans - The Portfolio may invest in loans arranged through private negotiation between one or more financial institutions. The Portfolio’s investment in any such loan may be in the form of a participation in or an assignment of the loan. In connection with purchasing participations, the Portfolio generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower. The Portfolio may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the participation or assignment. The purchase of assignments will typically result in the Portfolio having a direct contractual relationship with the borrower, and the Portfolio may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement.

The Portfolio may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan, which may have varying terms and carry different associated risks. When the Portfolio purchases assignments, it acquires direct rights against the borrower of the loan. These loans may include participations in bridge loans, which are loans taken out by borrowers for a short period (typically less than one year) pending arrangement of more permanent financing.

The Portfolio will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the participation, the Portfolio may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower.

Unfunded Loan Commitments - The Portfolio may enter into certain credit agreements, all or a portion of which may be unfunded. The Portfolio is obligated to fund these commitments at the borrower’s discretion. These commitments, if any, are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio did not have any unfunded loan commitments.

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the

 

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Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $7,142,478. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $9,382,725. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with qualified institutions. In a reverse repurchase agreement, the Portfolio transfers securities in exchange for cash to a financial institution or counterparty, concurrently with an agreement by the Portfolio to re-acquire the same securities at an agreed-upon price and date. During the reverse repurchase agreement period, the Portfolio continues to receive principal and interest payments on these securities. The Portfolio will establish a segregated account with its custodian in which it will maintain liquid assets equal in value to its obligations in respect of reverse repurchase agreements. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities transferred by the Portfolio may decline below the agreed-upon reacquisition price of the securities. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any reverse repurchase transaction, the MRA entitles the non-defaulting party with a right to set-off claims and apply property held by it in respect of any reverse repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it. Cash received in exchange for securities transferred under reverse repurchase agreements plus accrued interest payments to be made by the Portfolio to counterparties are reflected as reverse repurchase agreements on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Portfolio did not have any reverse repurchase agreements during the period ending June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

 

 

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The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to
30 Days
     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions              

Common Stocks

   $ (27,823,399   $      $      $      $ (27,823,399

Corporate Bonds & Notes

     (5,502,058                          (5,502,058

Total Borrowings

   $ (33,325,457   $      $      $      $ (33,325,457

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

   $ (33,325,457
             

 

 

 

Secured Borrowing Transactions - The Portfolio may enter into transactions consisting of a transfer of a security by the Portfolio to a financial institution or counterparty, with a simultaneous agreement to reacquire the same, or substantially the same security, at an agreed-upon price and future settlement date. Such transactions are treated as secured borrowings, and not as purchases and sales. The Portfolio receives cash from the transfer of the security to use for other investment purposes. During the term of the borrowing, the Portfolio is not entitled to receive principal and interest payments, if any, made on the security transferred to the counterparty during the term of the agreement. The difference between the transfer price and the reacquisition price, known as the “price drop,” is included in net investment income with the cost of the secured borrowing transaction being recorded as interest expense over the term of the borrowing. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no secured borrowing transactions and at June 30, 2017 the Portfolio had no outstanding borrowings.

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - The Portfolio may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to obtain investment exposure, enhance return or hedge or protect its portfolio holdings against the risk of future movements in certain foreign currency exchange rates. When entering into these contracts, the Portfolio agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon future date. These contracts are valued daily and the Portfolio’s net equity therein, representing unrealized gain or loss on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward foreign exchange rates at the valuation date, is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When a contract is closed, the Portfolio recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

Realized and unrealized gains and losses on forward foreign currency exchange contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. These contracts involve market and/or credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities of the Portfolio, but it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although forward foreign currency exchange contracts may limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the currency holdings, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase. In addition, the Portfolio could be exposed to losses if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of the contracts. The Portfolio may also experience losses even when such contracts are used for hedging purposes. The Portfolio’s maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the

 

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Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

Options Contracts - An option contract purchased by the Portfolio gives the Portfolio the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an underlying instrument at a fixed exercise price during a specified period. Call options written by the Portfolio give the holder the right to buy the underlying instrument from the Portfolio at a fixed exercise price; put options written by the Portfolio give the holder the right to sell the underlying instrument to the Portfolio at a fixed exercise price.

The Portfolio may use options to hedge against changes in values of securities the Portfolio owns or expects to purchase, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. Writing puts or buying calls tends to increase the Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument and writing calls or buying puts tends to decrease the Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument, and can be used to hedge other Portfolio investments. For options used to hedge the Portfolio’s investments, the potential risk to the Portfolio is that the change in value of options contracts may not correspond perfectly to the change in value of the hedged instruments. The Portfolio also bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Portfolio may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. The Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, as opposed to investment and other types of risk, in respect of purchased options is typically the premium initially paid for the option plus any unrealized gains.

The main risk associated with purchasing an option is that the option expires without being exercised. In this case, the option is worthless when it expires and the premium paid for the option is considered a realized loss. The risk associated with writing a call option is that the Portfolio may forgo the opportunity for a profit if the market value of the underlying instrument increases and the option is exercised, requiring the Portfolio to sell the underlying instrument at a price below its market value. When the Portfolio writes a call option on a security it does not own, its exposure on such an option is theoretically unlimited. The risk in writing a put option is that the Portfolio may incur a loss if the market value of the underlying instrument decreases and the option is exercised, requiring the Portfolio to purchase the underlying instrument at a price above its market value. In addition, the Portfolio risks not being able to enter into a closing transaction for the written option as the result of an illiquid market for the option.

Purchases of put and call options are recorded as investments, the value of which are marked-to-market daily. When the Portfolio enters into a closing sale transaction, the Portfolio will realize a gain or loss depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the premium initially paid for the option. When the Portfolio exercises a put option, it will realize a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying instrument and the proceeds from such sale will be decreased by the premium originally paid for the put option. When the Portfolio exercises a call option, the cost of the security which the Portfolio purchases upon exercise will be increased by the premium originally paid for the call option.

The premium received by the Portfolio for a written option is recorded as an asset and an equivalent liability. The liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. When a written option expires without being exercised or the Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Portfolio realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was sold) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying instrument and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When a written call option is exercised, the Portfolio realizes a gain or loss, as adjusted for the premium received, from the sale of the underlying instrument. When a written put option is exercised, the premium received by the Portfolio is offset against the amount paid for the purchase of the underlying instrument.

The purpose of inflation-capped options is to protect the buyer from inflation, above a specified rate, eroding the value of investments in inflation-linked products with a given notional exposure. Inflation-capped options are used to give downside protection to investments in inflation-linked products by establishing a floor on the value of such products.

Swaptions are similar to options on securities except that instead of selling or purchasing the right to buy or sell a security, the writer or purchaser of the swaptions is granting or buying the right to enter into a previously agreed upon interest rate or credit default swap agreement at any time before the expiration of the option.

Swap Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into swap agreements in which the Portfolio and a counterparty agree to either make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount or net payment upon termination. Swap agreements are either privately negotiated in the OTC market (“OTC swaps”) or executed in a multilateral or other trade facility platform, such as a registered commodities exchange (“centrally cleared swaps”). The Portfolio may enter into swap agreements for the purposes of managing exposure to interest rate, credit or market risk, or for other purposes. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be paid or received, as applicable, by the Portfolio as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency. Securities posted by the Portfolio as collateral for swap contracts are identified in the Schedule of Investments and restricted cash, if any, is reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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counterparty, and performance of the transaction is effectively guaranteed by a central clearinghouse, thereby reducing or eliminating the Portfolio’s exposure to the credit risk of the original counterparty. The Portfolio typically will be required to post specified levels of margin with the clearinghouse or at the instruction of the clearinghouse; the margin required by a clearinghouse may be greater than the margin the Portfolio would be required to post in an uncleared derivative transaction.

Swap agreements are marked-to-market daily. The fair value of an OTC swap is reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The changes in value, if any, are reflected as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared swaps, if any, are recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. Upfront payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (such as credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Upon termination or maturity of the swap, upfront premiums are recorded as realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss on the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by the Portfolio are included as part of realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations.

Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit, and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform, or that there may be unfavorable changes in market conditions or interest rates. In addition, entering into swap agreements involves documentation risk resulting from the possibility that the parties to a swap agreement may disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreement. The Portfolio may enter into swap transactions with counterparties in accordance with guidelines established by the Board. These guidelines provide for a minimum credit rating for each counterparty and various credit enhancement techniques (for example, collateralization of amounts due from counterparties) to limit exposure to counterparties that have lower credit ratings. A Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted value of the net cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive, or the fair value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Portfolio and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to cover the Portfolio’s exposure to the counterparty. Counterparty risk related to centrally-cleared swaps is mitigated due to the protection against defaults provided by the exchange on which these contracts trade.

Credit Default Swaps: The Portfolio is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Portfolio may enter into credit default swaps to manage its exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market, to reduce its risk exposure to defaults of corporate and/or sovereign issuers, or to create exposure to corporate and/or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed. Credit default swaps involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (referred to as the the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return if a credit event occurs for the referenced entity, obligation or index. A credit event is defined under the terms of each swap agreement and may include, but is not limited to, underlying entity default, bankruptcy, write-down, principal shortfall or interest shortfall. As the seller of protection, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Portfolio will either pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index), or pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index). In return, the Portfolio would receive from the counterparty an upfront or periodic stream of payments throughout the life of the credit default swap agreement provided that no credit event has occurred. As the seller of protection, the Portfolio will effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Portfolio would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the credit default swap.

The Portfolio may also purchase credit default swap contracts in order to hedge against the risk of default of debt securities held in its portfolio. This would involve the risk that the investment may be worthless when it expires and would only generate income in the event of an actual default by the issuer of the underlying obligation (as opposed to a credit downgrade or other indication of financial instability). It would also involve credit risk, whereby the seller may fail to satisfy its payment obligations to the Portfolio in the event of a default. As the buyer of protection, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Portfolio will either receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index), or receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index). If no credit event occurs and the Portfolio is a buyer of protection, the Portfolio will typically recover nothing under the credit default swap agreement, but it will have had to pay the required upfront payment or stream of continuing payments under the credit default swap agreement. Recovery values are at times established through the credit event auction process in which market participants are ensured that a transparent price has been set for the defaulted obligation.

Credit default swap agreements on credit indices involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the

 

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referenced entities comprising the credit index. A credit index is a basket of credit instruments or exposures designed to be representative of some part of the credit market as a whole. An index credit default swap references all the names in the index, and if there is a credit event involving an entity in the index, the credit event is settled based on that entity’s weight in the index. A Portfolio may use credit default swaps on credit indices as a hedge for credit default swaps or bonds held in the portfolio, which is less expensive than it would be to buy many individual credit default swaps to achieve similar effect. Credit default swaps on indices are benchmarks for protecting investors owning bonds against default, and may be used to speculate on changes in credit quality.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on a credit index or corporate or sovereign issuer, serve as some indication of the status of the payment/performance risk and the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity or index also reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may reflect upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads generally represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the particular swap agreement. When no implied credit spread is available for a credit default swap, the current unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the position may be used as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk.

The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Portfolio as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of all credit default swap agreements outstanding as of June 30, 2017, for which the Portfolio is the seller of protection, are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Portfolio for the same referenced entity or entities.

Interest Rate Swaps: The Portfolio may enter into interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rates or to protect against currency fluctuations, to adjust its interest rate sensitivity (duration), to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment, or otherwise as a substitute for a direct investment in debt securities. The Portfolio is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Because the Portfolio holds fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Portfolio may enter into interest rate swap agreements. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating rate, for another party’s stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating, on the same notional amount for a specified period of time. Other forms of interest rate swap agreements may include: (1) interest rate caps, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates exceed a specified rate, or “cap”; (2) interest rate floors, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate, or “floor”; and (3) interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor or vice versa in an attempt to protect itself against interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels. The Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, as opposed to investment and other types of risk, in respect of interest rate swaps is typically the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive.

Spreadlock Swap Contracts - The Portfolio may invest in spreadlock swap contracts. These contracts involve commitments to pay or receive a settlement amount calculated as the spread difference between two interest rate curves and a fixed spread at a specific forward date determined at the beginning of the contract. Settlement amounts paid or received are recorded as a realized gain or loss on the Statements of Operations at the determination date.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value     

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value  

Interest Rate

   Investments at market value (a)    $ 362,494        
   OTC swap contracts at market value (b)      97,254        
   Unrealized appreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)      266,920      Unrealized depreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)    $ 14,583  
   Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts (e) (c)      581,212      Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (e) (c)      97,711  

Credit

   OTC swap contracts at market value (b)      1,312,514      OTC swap contracts at market value (b)      2,620,808  
   Unrealized appreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)      5,797      Unrealized depreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (c) (d)      58,756  

Equity

         Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (e) (c)      11,150  

 

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Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value     

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value  

Foreign Exchange

   Investments at market value (a)    $ 80,785        
   Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      153,644      Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts    $ 58,578  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
Total    $2,860,620      $2,861,586  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

(a)   Represents purchased options which are part of investments at value as shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b)   Excludes OTC swap interest receivable of $12,547 and OTC swap interest payable of $5,825.
(c)   Financial instrument not subject to a master netting agreement.
(d)   Represents the unrealized appreciation/depreciation of centrally cleared swaps as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(e)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Portfolio is required to disclose the impact of offsetting assets and liabilities represented in the Statement 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.

The following table presents the Portfolio’s derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a MNA (see Note 4), or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral received by the Portfolio as of June 30, 2017.

 

Counterparty

     Derivative Assets
subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
       Financial
Instruments
available for offset
     Collateral
Received†
     Net
Amount*
 

Bank of America N.A.

     $ 97,254        $ (89,931    $      $ 7,323  

BNP Paribas S.A.

       18,519                        18,519  

Citibank N.A.

       59,362          (46,543             12,819  

Credit Suisse International

       385,703          (385,703              

Deutsche Bank AG

       116,549                 (110,000      6,549  

Goldman Sachs International

       447,803          (447,803              

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

       489,145          (17,327      (50,000      421,818  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

       385,902          (385,902              

Royal Bank of Canada

       6,454                        6,454  
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 2,006,691        $ (1,373,209    $ (160,000    $ 473,482  
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents the Portfolio’s derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA, or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral pledged by the Portfolio as of June 30, 2017.

 

Counterparty

     Derivative Liabilities
subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
       Financial
Instruments
available for offset
     Collateral
Pledged†
     Net
Amount**
 

Bank of America N.A.

     $ 89,931        $ (89,931    $      $  

Barclays Bank plc

       59,766                 (17,551      42,215  

Citibank N.A.

       46,543          (46,543              

Credit Suisse International

       1,092,140          (385,703      (706,437       

Goldman Sachs International

       679,019          (447,803      (231,216       

HSBC Bank plc

       5,409                        5,409  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

       17,327          (17,327              

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

       689,251          (385,902      (296,002      7,347  
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 2,679,386        $ (1,373,209    $ (1,251,206    $ 54,971  
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.
**   Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.
  In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.

 

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The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net
Realized Gain (Loss)

   Interest Rate     Credit     Equity      Foreign
Exchange
    Total  

Investments (a)

   $ 59,365     $     $      $ 42,182     $ 101,547  

Forward foreign currency transactions

                        (846,232     (846,232

Futures contracts

     1,763,389             177,981              1,941,370  

Swap contracts

     208,589       204,546                    413,135  

Written options

     (18,987                  8,804       (10,183
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 2,012,356     $ 204,546     $ 177,981      $ (795,246   $ 1,599,637  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Interest Rate     Credit     Equity      Foreign
Exchange
    Total  

Investments (a)

   $ (120,226   $     $      $ 18,087     $ (102,139

Forward foreign currency transactions

                        (26,340     (26,340

Futures contracts

     544,809             41,423              586,232  

Swap contracts

     (392,908     (596,239                  (989,147
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 31,675     $ (596,239   $ 41,423      $ (8,253   $ (531,394
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Investments (a)

   $ 3,643,500  

Forward foreign currency transactions

     41,237,159  

Futures contracts long

     57,668,475  

Futures contracts short

     (71,932,721

Swap contracts

     93,752,963  

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.
(a)   Represents purchased options which are part of net realized gain (loss) on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments as shown in the Statement of Operations.

Written Options

The Portfolio transactions in written options during the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Call Options

     Notional
Amount
     Premium
Received
 

Options outstanding December 31, 2016

            $  

Options written

       750,000         

Options expired

       (750,000       
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options outstanding June 30, 2017

            $  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Put Options

     Notional
Amount
     Premium
Received
 

Options outstanding December 31, 2016

            $  

Options written

       1,163,000        8,804  

Options expired

       (1,163,000      (8,804
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options outstanding June 30, 2017

            $  
    

 

 

    

 

 

 

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Collateral requirements may differ by type of derivative or investment, as applicable. Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (e.g., futures contracts and exchange-traded options), while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC traded derivatives (e.g., forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swap agreements and OTC options).

For derivatives traded under an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar master agreement, the collateral requirements are netted across all transactions traded under such agreement and one amount is posted from one party to the other to collateralize such obligations. The ISDA Master Agreement gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under such agreement if there is a certain deterioration in the credit quality of the other party. The ISDA Master Agreement gives the Portfolio the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty or a termination of the agreement, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the Portfolio’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the Portfolio under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the Portfolio and the applicable counterparty. The enforceability of the right to offset may vary by jurisdiction. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Portfolio under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities pledged as collateral, if any, for the same purpose are noted in the Schedule of Investments.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“MSFTA”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities and delayed-delivery or secured borrowings transactions by and between the Portfolio and select counterparties. The MSFTA maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Foreign Investment Risk: The investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Because securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and may pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

 

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5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, including mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions but excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$1,697,249,400    $ 427,036,877      $ 42,957,422      $ 2,113,198,613  

Purchases and sales of mortgage dollar rolls and TBA transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

   Sales  
$1,627,321,708    $ 1,641,289,786  

6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$2,894,644      0.500   Of the first $500 million
     0.450   Of the next $500 million
     0.400   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Wellington Management Company LLP (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, the Adviser has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum reduction

   Average Daily Net Assets  
0.020%    On the first $ 500 million  

Any reductions in total advisory fees paid by the Portfolio due to these waivers may be reduced or eliminated by changes in the advisory fee structure at higher asset levels. Brighthouse Investment Advisers will receive advisory fees equal to 0.480% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets for amounts over $500 million but less than $750 million (0.030% over the contractual advisory fee rate) and 0.460% for amounts over $750 million but less than $1 billion (0.010% over the contractual advisory fee rate). As a result, the dollar amount of the waiver will be reduced as assets grow beyond $500 million up to $1 billion, but the advisory fee net of waivers will never exceed the contractual dollar amount that would otherwise be payable under the advisory fee. An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

The Subadviser has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its subadvisory fees payable by the Adviser to the Subadviser for managing the Portfolio. In addition to the above advisory fee agreement, the Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee reflecting a portion of the amount waived by the Subadviser for managing the Portfolio pursuant to the voluntary subadvisory fee waiver. $197,462 was waived in the aggregate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and is reflected in the total amount shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of the Adviser; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$33,838,553    $ 68,197,869      $ 57,379,727      $ 179,918,284      $ 91,218,280      $ 248,116,153  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$30,599,124    $ 24,234,514      $ 75,456,409      $      $ 130,290,047  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders of Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio and the Board of Trustees of Brighthouse Funds Trust II:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio (one of the portfolios constituting Brighthouse Funds Trust II) (the “Portfolio”) as of June 30, 2017, and the related statement of operations for the six months then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for the six months then ended and the year ended December 31, 2016, and the financial highlights for the six months then ended and each of the five years in the period then ended December 31, 2016. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Portfolio’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Portfolio is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Portfolio’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2017, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers, and agent banks; when replies were not received from brokers or agent banks, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust II, as of June 30, 2017, the results of its operations for the six months then ended, the changes in its net assets for the six months then ended and the year ended December 31, 2016, and the financial highlights for the six months then ended and each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

August 25, 2017

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  60,471,590        2,029,749        4,743,049  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     62,291,516        4,952,872  

Robert Boulware

     62,317,967        4,926,422  

Susan C. Gause

     62,495,534        4,748,855  

Nancy Hawthorne

     62,492,555        4,751,833  

Barbara A. Nugent

     62,449,190        4,795,199  

John Rosenthal

     62,327,344        4,917,045  

Linda B. Strumpf

     62,393,074        4,851,315  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     62,358,619        4,885,770  

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Managed By Wellington Management Company LLP

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Class A, B and E shares of the Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio returned 9.81%, 9.72%, and 9.78%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index1, returned 9.27%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

U.S. equities rose during the first half of 2017 despite plunging oil prices, heightened political risk, and two Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) rate hikes. The first quarter of 2017 was marked by continued optimism in Trump policy expectations and generally encouraging economic data. Steady labor-market gains, along with rising stock prices and optimism about faster economic growth, helped consumer confidence jump to its highest level in 16 years. Despite investor concern over stretched valuations and overly optimistic policy expectations, the market hit a series of record highs early in the first half of the year.

Stocks ended June with a 9.3% year-to-date gain, as measured by the S&P 500 Index. Although U.S. economic data released during second quarter of 2017 was mixed and geopolitical risks remained part of the overall narrative, U.S. and global equities continued to climb. Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election was widely seen as supportive for the stability of the European Union. Furthermore, continued solid global economic data, strong year-over-year corporate earnings growth, and the Fed’s initial plan for balance sheet normalization later this year, provided the economy evolves broadly as anticipated, helped stoke investors’ bullish sentiment. Some unfavorable developments during the second quarter included disappointing manufacturing data, weak auto sales, and lackluster housing reports.

Mid- and large-cap stocks outperformed small-cap stocks, as measured by the S&P Midcap 400, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 indices, respectively. All three groups posted strong positive returns during the six-month period.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index, for the six month period ended June 30, 2017. Strong stock selection in the Financials, Industrials, Materials, Real Estate, and Consumer Staples sectors more than offset weaker security selection in Information Technology, Energy, and Consumer Discretionary. Sector positioning, a result of the bottom-up stock selection process, also contributed, driven largely by the Portfolio’s overweight allocation to the Health Care sector and underweight allocations to the Telecommunication Services and Energy sectors.

The Portfolio’s positions in Medtronic, Canadian National Railway, and McDonald’s were among the top relative contributors during the period. Not holding benchmark constituents General Electric, Verizon Communications, and AT&T also aided relative results. Shares of Medtronic, a medical technology company focused on medical devices, outperformed during the period. The company’s earnings rebounded after a disappointing final quarter of 2016, back to a resumption of their mid-single-digit growth seen in prior quarters. The rebound was driven by demand for its heart, vascular, and minimally invasive products. We continue to believe the company can improve margins and continue to generate strong cash flow growth with good operating leverage and synergies. Medtronic’s management team remains committed to returning cash to shareholders and growing the dividend. We believe that the company remains well positioned to benefit from the long-term tailwind of an aging population.

The Portfolio’s exposure to Schlumberger, TJX Companies, and Public Storage detracted from relative performance, as did our decision not to hold benchmark constituent Apple. Shares of TJX Companies, an off-price apparel and home goods retailer, underperformed after the company posted decent earnings but management issued second quarter guidance below consensus estimates. Investors were also discouraged by lackluster revenue growth. We believe TJX should continue to drive attractive same-store sales growth as it captures new customers with strong inventory management and

 

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Managed By Wellington Management Company LLP

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

excellent execution. Their competitive advantage is how they buy clothing; they buy overages and acquire inventory at great price points. In addition, TJX is less exposed to disaggregating by internet competitors due to the “treasure hunt” aspect of going to their stores. We view the company as a high quality, cash generative, dominant value creator and distributor.

As of the end of the period, the Portfolio was most overweight the Consumer Staples, Industrials, and Health Care sectors, and most underweight the Information Technology, Utilities, and Financials sectors.

Donald J. Kilbride

Portfolio Manager

Wellington Management Company LLP

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 1000 INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio                      

Class A

       9.81          11.65          13.51          5.40  

Class B

       9.72          11.37          13.23          5.13  

Class E

       9.78          11.51          13.35          5.24  
Russell 1000 Index        9.27          18.03          14.67          7.29  

1 The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged measure of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 90% of the investable U.S. equity market.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
NIKE, Inc. - Class B      4.0  
Microsoft Corp.      3.4  
Costco Wholesale Corp.      3.0  
Chubb, Ltd.      2.9  
Canadian National Railway Co.      2.7  
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B      2.5  
Coca-Cola Co. (The)      2.5  
Accenture plc - Class A      2.5  
Colgate-Palmolive Co.      2.5  
Visa, Inc. - Class A      2.5  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Industrials      17.1  
Consumer Staples      16.9  
Health Care      16.7  
Consumer Discretionary      13.5  
Financials      11.4  
Information Technology      10.7  
Real Estate      4.0  
Energy      4.0  
Materials      3.6  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity
Opportunities Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.57    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,098.10        $ 2.97  
   Hypothetical*      0.57    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.97        $ 2.86  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.82    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,097.20        $ 4.26  
   Hypothetical*      0.82    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.73        $ 4.11  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.72    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,097.80        $ 3.75  
   Hypothetical*      0.72    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.22        $ 3.61  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—97.9% of Net Assets

 

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—7.2%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    265,056     $ 52,507,594  

Lockheed Martin Corp. (a)

    362,571       100,653,335  

Northrop Grumman Corp. (a)

    247,222       63,464,360  

United Technologies Corp.

    666,686       81,409,027  
   

 

 

 
      298,034,316  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—2.5%  

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

    941,870       104,161,403  
   

 

 

 
Banks—2.2%  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    730,244       91,185,568  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—6.7%  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    2,304,871       103,373,464  

Diageo plc

    2,741,443       81,040,822  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    803,785       92,829,130  
   

 

 

 
      277,243,416  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—1.8%  

Amgen, Inc.

    428,529       73,805,550  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—1.9%  

BlackRock, Inc. (a)

    184,008       77,726,819  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—3.6%  

Ecolab, Inc. (a)

    488,277       64,818,772  

Praxair, Inc.

    638,502       84,633,440  
   

 

 

 
      149,452,212  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—2.1%  

American Express Co.

    1,024,395       86,295,035  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—2.1%  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    1,286,196       84,683,145  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—4.0%  

American Tower Corp.

    552,949       73,166,212  

Public Storage

    441,854       92,139,814  
   

 

 

 
      165,306,026  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—6.5%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    772,418       123,532,811  

CVS Health Corp.

    860,694       69,251,439  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    946,044       74,084,706  
   

 

 

 
      266,868,956  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—2.3%  

Medtronic plc

    1,077,641       95,640,639  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—7.0%  

Cardinal Health, Inc. (a)

    1,247,785       97,227,407  

McKesson Corp.

    561,540       92,395,792  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (a)

    523,296       97,029,544  
   

 

 

 
      286,652,743  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—2.1%  

McDonald’s Corp.

    562,385     86,134,887  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—3.7%  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    1,376,466       102,037,425  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    567,288       49,439,149  
   

 

 

 
      151,476,574  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—2.2%  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    691,094       92,115,919  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—5.2%  

Chubb, Ltd.

    813,387       118,250,202  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    1,239,914       96,663,695  
   

 

 

 
      214,913,897  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—7.3%  

Accenture plc - Class A (a)

    834,490       103,209,723  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (a)

    917,611       94,018,423  

Visa, Inc. - Class A (a)

    1,086,431       101,885,499  
   

 

 

 
      299,113,645  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.4%  

Walt Disney Co. (The)

    549,770       58,413,063  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—1.9%  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    985,158       79,531,805  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—5.6%  

Johnson & Johnson

    654,706       86,611,057  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    1,428,250       91,536,542  

Roche Holding AG

    200,536       51,204,074  
   

 

 

 
      229,351,673  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—5.1%  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    1,370,116       111,168,727  

Union Pacific Corp.

    911,853       99,309,910  
   

 

 

 
      210,478,637  
   

 

 

 
Software—3.4%  

Microsoft Corp.

    2,047,516       141,135,278  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—4.3%  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    946,425       73,376,330  

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

    1,404,784       101,383,262  
   

 

 

 
      174,759,592  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—5.8%  

NIKE, Inc. - Class B (a)

    2,764,085       163,081,015  

VF Corp. (a)

    1,304,705       75,151,008  
   

 

 

 
      238,232,023  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $3,341,151,513)

      4,032,712,821  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Escrow Shares—0.0%

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Forest Products & Paper—0.0%  

Sino-Forest Corp.
(b) (Cost $0)

    5,844,000     $ 0  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—2.1%  
Repurchase Agreement—2.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $86,418,016 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $88,150,000 Federal Home Loan Bank at zero coupon due 07/14/17 with a value of $88,150,000.

    86,417,152       86,417,152  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $86,417,152)

      86,417,152  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—3.1%  
Certificates of Deposit—1.7%  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    3,500,000       3,499,965  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (d)

    5,000,000       5,000,920  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    908,331       900,999  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,001,952  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    3,487,967       3,492,335  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.266%, 12/05/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,000,069  

1.401%, 09/01/17 (d)

    3,500,000       3,502,120  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (d)

    2,000,000       1,999,080  

1.451%, 09/01/17 (d)

    6,300,000       6,301,373  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.687%, 07/12/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,000,363  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (d)

    11,500,000       11,508,280  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.230%, 12/04/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,902  

1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    2,000,000       1,999,854  

1.342%, 11/16/17 (d)

    5,000,000       4,999,685  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    11,500,000       11,508,544  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (d)

    1,801,840       1,801,028  
   

 

 

 
      69,516,469  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.1%  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    7,000,000       7,005,454  
Commercial Paper—(Continued)  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (d)

    12,000,000     12,000,696  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,001,036  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    2,000,000       1,999,854  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    13,500,000       13,500,810  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    5,000,000       5,002,002  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.230%, 07/07/17

    1,993,782       1,999,532  
   

 

 

 
      44,509,384  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—0.2%  

Barclays Capital, Inc
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $848,887 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $883,598 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $865,788.

    848,811       848,811  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $657,719 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $715,000.

    650,000       650,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $4,503,488 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $978 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $5,003,206.

    4,500,000       4,500,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,009,690 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,200,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,519,119 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,750,000.

    2,500,000       2,500,000  
   

 

 

 
      10,498,811  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposit—0.1%  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    6,000,000     $ 6,000,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $130,490,399)

      130,524,664  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—103.1%
(Cost $3,558,059,064) (e)

      4,249,654,637  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(3.1)%

      (129,513,115
   

 

 

 

Net Assets—100.0%

    $ 4,120,141,522  
   

 

 

 
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $128,880,090 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $130,490,729. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent less than 0.05% of net assets.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $3,558,059,064. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $727,089,765 and $(35,494,192), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $691,595,573.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks  

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 298,034,316      $ —       $ —        $ 298,034,316  

Air Freight & Logistics

     104,161,403        —         —          104,161,403  

Banks

     91,185,568        —         —          91,185,568  

Beverages

     196,202,594        81,040,822       —          277,243,416  

Biotechnology

     73,805,550        —         —          73,805,550  

Capital Markets

     77,726,819        —         —          77,726,819  

Chemicals

     149,452,212        —         —          149,452,212  

Consumer Finance

     86,295,035        —         —          86,295,035  

Energy Equipment & Services

     84,683,145        —         —          84,683,145  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     165,306,026        —         —          165,306,026  

Food & Staples Retailing

     266,868,956        —         —          266,868,956  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     95,640,639        —         —          95,640,639  

Health Care Providers & Services

     286,652,743        —         —          286,652,743  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     86,134,887        —         —          86,134,887  

Household Products

     151,476,574        —         —          151,476,574  

Industrial Conglomerates

     92,115,919        —         —          92,115,919  

Insurance

     214,913,897        —         —          214,913,897  

IT Services

     299,113,645        —         —          299,113,645  

Media

     58,413,063        —         —          58,413,063  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     79,531,805        —         —          79,531,805  

Pharmaceuticals

     178,147,599        51,204,074       —          229,351,673  

Road & Rail

     210,478,637        —         —          210,478,637  

Software

     141,135,278        —         —          141,135,278  

Specialty Retail

     174,759,592        —         —          174,759,592  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     238,232,023        —         —          238,232,023  

Total Common Stocks

     3,900,467,925        132,244,896       —          4,032,712,821  

Total Escrow Shares*

     —          —         0        0  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          86,417,152       —          86,417,152  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          130,524,664       —          130,524,664  

Total Investments

   $ 3,900,467,925      $ 349,186,712     $ 0      $ 4,249,654,637  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (130,490,729   $ —        $ (130,490,729

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 4,249,654,637  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

     183,601  

Dividends and interest

     7,430,426  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     4,257,268,664  

Liabilities

  

Collateral for securities loaned

     130,490,729  

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     3,910,930  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     1,880,290  

Distribution and service fees

     244,276  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     187,409  

Other expenses

     413,508  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     137,127,142  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 4,120,141,522  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

  

Paid in surplus

   $ 3,328,651,633  

Undistributed net investment income

     36,404,873  

Accumulated net realized gain

     63,488,337  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     691,596,679  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 4,120,141,522  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

  

Class A

   $ 2,619,023,983  

Class B

     711,449,127  

Class E

     789,668,412  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     87,900,672  

Class B

     24,156,561  

Class E

     26,734,650  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 29.80  

Class B

     29.45  

Class E

     29.54  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Includes securities loaned at value of $128,880,090.
(b)   Identified cost of investments was $3,558,059,064.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends (a)

   $ 49,162,870  

Interest

     17,265  

Securities lending income

     300,973  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     49,481,108  

Expenses

  

Management fees

     14,202,475  

Administration fees

     64,459  

Custodian and accounting fees

     103,934  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     877,324  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     586,963  

Audit and tax services

     20,437  

Legal

     18,428  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,258  

Shareholder reporting

     120,283  

Insurance

     14,028  

Miscellaneous

     22,417  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     16,057,006  

Less management fee waiver

     (2,952,463
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     13,104,543  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     36,376,565  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments

     80,777,190  

Foreign currency transactions

     (16,656
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     80,760,534  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     265,836,519  

Foreign currency transactions

     127,533  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     265,964,052  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     346,724,586  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 383,101,151  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $199,792.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 36,376,565     $ 62,169,328  

Net realized gain

     80,760,534       143,274,319  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     265,964,052       54,605,046  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     383,101,151       260,048,693  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (40,775,492     (40,649,104

Class B

     (9,546,738     (9,626,451

Class E

     (11,201,278     (11,830,071

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (96,233,518     (111,016,460

Class B

     (26,449,537     (30,747,876

Class E

     (29,266,208     (35,932,458
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (213,472,771     (239,802,420
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (55,298,829     431,856,519  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     114,329,551       452,102,792  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     4,005,811,971       3,553,709,179  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 4,120,141,522     $ 4,005,811,971  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 36,404,873     $ 61,551,816  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     211,849     $ 6,339,028       4,260,240     $ 124,462,208  

Shares issued through acquisition (a)

     0       0       11,681,896       342,746,988  

Reinvestments

     4,585,308       137,009,010       5,503,105       151,665,564  

Redemptions

     (5,620,078     (169,711,430     (7,201,166     (203,965,242
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (822,921   $ (26,363,392     14,244,075     $ 414,909,518  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     391,184     $ 11,581,594       1,529,631     $ 43,299,317  

Shares issued through acquisition (a)

     0       0       2,998,245       86,919,323  

Reinvestments

     1,218,561       35,996,275       1,480,540       40,374,327  

Redemptions

     (1,930,926     (57,417,150     (3,305,754     (92,826,567
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (321,181   $ (9,839,281     2,702,662     $ 77,766,400  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     112,038     $ 3,309,332       470,112     $ 13,192,817  

Reinvestments

     1,366,222       40,467,486       1,746,984       47,762,529  

Redemptions

     (2,107,533     (62,872,974     (4,328,947     (121,774,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (629,273   $ (19,096,156     (2,111,851   $ (60,819,399
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (55,298,829     $ 431,856,519  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a)   See Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                         
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 28.61     $ 28.38      $ 43.13      $ 42.97      $ 33.21      $ 29.67  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.28       0.48        0.58        0.72        0.28        0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2.55       1.53        0.31        3.41        10.64        3.33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.83       2.01        0.89        4.13        10.92        3.81  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.49     (0.48      (0.77      (0.31      (0.53      (0.27

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.15     (1.30      (14.87      (3.66      (0.63      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.64     (1.78      (15.64      (3.97      (1.16      (0.27
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 29.80     $ 28.61      $ 28.38      $ 43.13      $ 42.97      $ 33.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.81  (c)      7.34        2.40        10.63        33.70        12.86  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.72  (d)      0.72        0.72        0.73        0.72        0.73  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)(f)

     0.57  (d)      0.58        0.58        0.59        0.67        0.68  

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

     1.86  (d)      1.70        1.72        1.74        0.74        1.50  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     4  (c)      32        25        105        11        16  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 2,619.0     $ 2,538.2      $ 2,113.5      $ 2,352.1      $ 2,391.0      $ 2,098.2  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 28.26     $ 28.06      $ 42.79      $ 42.66      $ 32.98      $ 29.46  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.24       0.41        0.49        0.61        0.18        0.40  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2.51       1.50        0.31        3.38        10.57        3.31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.75       1.91        0.80        3.99        10.75        3.71  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.41     (0.41      (0.66      (0.20      (0.44      (0.19

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.15     (1.30      (14.87      (3.66      (0.63      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.56     (1.71      (15.53      (3.86      (1.07      (0.19
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 29.45     $ 28.26      $ 28.06      $ 42.79      $ 42.66      $ 32.98  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.72  (c)      7.06        2.14        10.35        33.36        12.62  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.97  (d)      0.97        0.97        0.98        0.97        0.98  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)(f)

     0.82  (d)      0.83        0.83        0.84        0.92        0.93  

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

     1.61  (d)      1.44        1.47        1.49        0.49        1.25  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     4  (c)      32        25        105        11        16  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 711.4     $ 691.8      $ 611.0      $ 693.7      $ 738.0      $ 638.2  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                         
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 28.35     $ 28.13      $ 42.87      $ 42.74      $ 33.03      $ 29.51  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.25       0.43        0.53        0.65        0.22        0.43  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2.53       1.52        0.30        3.38        10.60        3.31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.78       1.95        0.83        4.03        10.82        3.74  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.44     (0.43      (0.70      (0.24      (0.48      (0.22

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.15     (1.30      (14.87      (3.66      (0.63      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.59     (1.73      (15.57      (3.90      (1.11      (0.22
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 29.54     $ 28.35      $ 28.13      $ 42.87      $ 42.74      $ 33.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.78  (c)      7.15        2.27        10.45        33.53        12.70  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.87  (d)      0.87        0.87        0.88        0.87        0.88  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)(f)

     0.72  (d)      0.73        0.73        0.74        0.82        0.83  

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

     1.71  (d)      1.54        1.57        1.59        0.59        1.34  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     4  (c)      32        25        105        11        16  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 789.7     $ 775.8      $ 829.2      $ 952.4      $ 1,032.7      $ 900.7  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   The effect of the voluntary portion of the waivers on the net ratio of expenses to average net assets was 0.03% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 0.03% for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, merger transactions, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances, distribution re-designations, real estate investment in trust (“REIT”) adjustments and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $86,417,152. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $10,498,811. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 144,172,650      $ 0      $ 394,815,622  

The Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other accounts managed by Wellington Management Company LLP, the subadviser to the Portfolio, that amounted to $9,747,187 in sales of investments, which are included above, and resulted in realized gains of $1,105,713.

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$14,202,475      0.750   Of the first $1 billion
     0.700   On the next $2 billion
     0.650   On amounts in excess of $3 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Wellington Management Company LLP (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.120%    First $500 million
0.145%    $500 million to $1 billion
0.120%    $1 billion to $3 billion
0.080%    $3 billion to $4.5 billion
0.105%    Over $4.5 billion

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 amounted to $2,282,987 and are included in the total amount shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

The Subadviser has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its subadvisory fees payable by the Adviser to the Subadviser for managing the Portfolio. In addition to the above advisory fee waiver, the Adviser has agreed to reduce its advisory fee reflecting a portion of the amount waived by the Subadviser for managing the Portfolio pursuant to the voluntary subadvisory fee waiver. $669,476 was waived in the aggregate for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and is reflected in the total amount shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

7. Income Tax Information

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$70,580,396    $ 141,263,345      $ 169,222,024      $ 1,235,335,211      $ 239,802,420      $ 1,376,598,556  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$61,695,417    $ 151,767,807      $ 408,576,164      $      $ 622,039,388  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Acquisition

At the close of business on April 29, 2016, the Portfolio, with aggregate Class A, Class B and Class E net assets of $2,079,742,205, $598,612,281 and $818,724,006, respectively, acquired all of the assets and liabilities of Pioneer Fund Portfolio of the Met Investors Series Trust (“Pioneer Fund”).

The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 11,681,896 Class A shares of the Portfolio (valued at $342,746,988) for 37,657,033 Class A shares of Pioneer Fund and 2,998,245 Class B shares of the Portfolio (valued at $86,919,323) for 9,737,087 Class B shares of Pioneer Fund. Each shareholder of Pioneer Fund received shares of the Portfolio with the same class designation and at the respective Class NAV, as determined at the close of business on April 29, 2016. The transaction was part of a restructuring designed to eliminate the offering of overlapping Portfolios in the MetLife, Inc. families of funds with similar investment objectives and similar investment strategies that serve as funding vehicles for insurance contracts that are offered by affiliates of MetLife. Some of the investments held by Pioneer Fund may have been purchased or sold prior to the acquisition for the purpose of complying with the anticipated investment policies or limitations of the Portfolio after the acquisition. If such purchases or sales occurred, the transaction costs were borne by Pioneer Fund. All other costs associated with the merger were not borne by the shareholders of either portfolio.

Pioneer Fund’s net assets on April 29, 2016, were $342,746,988 and $86,919,323 for Class A and Class B shares, respectively, including investments valued at $429,706,208 with a cost basis of $417,385,987. For financial reporting purposes, assets received, liabilities assumed and shares issued by the Portfolio were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received by the Portfolio from Pioneer Fund were carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Portfolio’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes. The aggregate net assets of the Portfolio immediately after the acquisition were $3,926,744,803, which included $12,320,388 of acquired unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions.

Assuming the acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2016, the Portfolio’s pro-forma results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

Net Investment income

   $ 63,902,224 (a) 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

   $ 200,724,550 (b) 
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from operations

   $ 264,626,774  
  

 

 

 

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of Pioneer Fund that have been included in the Portfolio’s Statement of Operations since April 29, 2016.

 

(a)   $62,169,328 net investment income as reported at December 31, 2016, plus $1,584,300 from Pioneer Fund pre-merger net investment income, plus $130,479 in lower net advisory fees, plus $18,117 of pro-forma eliminated other expenses.
(b)   $425,632,627 unrealized appreciation as reported at December 31, 2016, minus $454,921,890 pro-forma December 31, 2015 unrealized appreciation, plus $143,274,319 net realized gain as reported at December 31, 2016, plus $86,739,494 in net realized gain from Pioneer Fund pre-merger.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  129,698,432        3,467,240        8,690,717  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     133,756,638        8,099,751  

Robert Boulware

     133,740,317        8,116,072  

Susan C. Gause

     133,985,678        7,870,712  

Nancy Hawthorne

     133,927,269        7,929,121  

Barbara A. Nugent

     134,029,886        7,826,504  

John Rosenthal

     133,745,573        8,110,817  

Linda B. Strumpf

     133,908,387        7,948,003  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     133,882,072        7,974,318  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six month period ended June 30, 2017, the Class A and B shares of the Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio returned 3.85% and 3.80%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Dow Jones Conservative Index1, returned 2.99%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The first half of the year was marked by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raising rates twice, both times in 0.25% increments, from 0.75% to 1.25%. In addition, the Fed has suggested another rate hike in 2017 as well as the beginning of ”a balance sheet normalization”, with reference to the Fed’s plan to start reducing its enormous balance sheet of approximately $4.5 trillion worth of primarily U.S. government bonds and mortgage securities. The Fed’s move comes on the back of continued slow but steady growth in the U.S., currently at the tune of 2% annually. However, despite the muted growth, the current eight-year-long economic expansion has driven the unemployment rate down to 4.3% as of this writing. This is a level not witnessed since 2000, and before that, one would have to go all the way back to 1969 to see a level that low. This level is noticeably below the long-run “normal” level of unemployment, typically defined by the Fed as being between 4.5 to 5.0%. As such, unemployment should not be expected to go much lower, despite the tailwind from more than 6 million current job openings, which would lower the unemployment rate by another approximately 4% if they were all filled. If the job market continues to tighten, however, it would not be a surprise to see stronger growth in wages, which in turn would help push core inflation above the current level of 1.9%, and above the Fed’s stated target of 2%.

Another factor pushing core inflation upward is housing expenses. After a game-changing collapse in housing leading up to the Financial Crisis, surviving homebuilders are still only cautiously embarking on new projects, despite an existing inventory of housing of only slightly more than four months. This, in turn, has led to an increase in the cost of renting and owning, a trend that could continue if interest rates continue to rise.

In addition to relatively healthy economic data, financial markets have been busy interpreting the impact of the potential shift in the regulatory environment and in fiscal policies that followed the November election. The result was a very healthy gain for stocks during the first two months of the year, as financial markets seemed to price in a complete and swift implementation of everything promised before and after the election. However, as investors got into March, expectations were lowered, epitomized by the Republican withdrawal of the healthcare bill. This led to sideways movement of U.S. stock prices until the second half of May, where another push higher led the U.S. stock market, as defined by the S&P 500 Index, to a very strong mid-year return of 9.34%. The robust returns were led by Information Technology and Healthcare, which returned 16.62% and 16.47%, respectively. At the other end of the scale was Energy and Telecommunication Services, which fell 13.82% and 10.77%, in that order. Large cap stocks outperformed both mid cap stocks and small cap stocks, which returned 7.99% and 4.99%, respectively, as measured by the Russell Mid Cap Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

Despite the strong performance of U.S. equity markets, non-U.S. equities fared even better. Foreign developed equity, as defined by the MSCI EAFE Index, returned 13.81% during the first six months of the year, driven by relatively cheap valuations and a European economy that seems to be in recovery mode. Emerging Market (“EM”) equity was the best performing major asset class, returning 18.43% as defined by the MSCI EM Index. The strong returns were primarily driven by Asian economies, led by Korea, China and Taiwan, which returned 28.78%, 24.86% and 21.58%, respectively, according to their MSCI country-specific indices. European emerging markets were the laggard, primarily because of a negative return of 14.18% coming out of Russia, as defined by the MSCI Russia Index.

In the fixed income world, there was a slight curve-flattening during the first half of the year. The 1-year U.S. Treasury rate rose from 0.80% to 1.23%, but longer-term rates were, surprisingly, down slightly for the first six months of the year. The 5-year rates moved from 1.94% to 1.89%, the 10-year rate moved from 2.44% to 2.30%, and the 30-year rate moved from 3.05% to 2.83%, as the market responded to lower than expected inflation, and diminished hope that the economy can break out of the current 2% growth environment any time soon. However, the confirmation of steady economic growth, fueled strong returns for corporate bonds, and more so in in the low-quality end of the spectrum. As such, the lowest quality corporate bonds returned 6.59% during first half of the year, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Caa Index. Much of the strong return came out of the energy sector during the first quarter of the year, as surviving energy related companies have had a chance to adjust their businesses to low energy prices.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD-END POSITIONING

The Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio invested in underlying portfolios of the Brighthouse Funds Trust I and the Brighthouse Funds Trust II to maintain a broad asset allocation of approximately 20% to equities and 80% to fixed income.

In the first half of 2017, the portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the Dow Jones Conservative Index. While the contribution from the underlying fixed income, U.S. mid cap, and U.S. small cap portfolios was a drag on relative performance, the strong relative performance within the underlying U.S. large cap and foreign developed equity portfolios in combination with favorable overweights to U.S. investment grade bonds and U.S. large cap equities, was enough to outperform the benchmark.

Performance from the underlying fixed income portfolios was mixed during the first half of the year, but the overall contribution was a drag on relative performance. The main culprit for the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

underperformance was the Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.47% over the period. The main detractors from relative performance was the portfolio’s underweighted positions in the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Australian dollar, as well as underweighted duration exposure in the U.S. At the other end of the scale was the Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 3.08%. The main contributor to performance was the portfolio’s allocation to investment grade credit, non-agency securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities, in addition to favorable allocations to EM. Another strong performer was the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 0.87%. An overweight to U.S. duration, positions in agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and overweight the euro, yen, and pound currencies, were all positive contributors to performance.

Performance from the underlying equity portfolios during the first half of the year was mixed as well, but the overall contribution to relative performance was positive. Within large cap equity, the T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio did particularly well, outperforming its benchmark by 5.60% during the first half of the year. The strong performance was driven by an overweight to Financial Services, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary, Healthcare, and Technology. Another strong performer was the Jennison Growth Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 4.75% for the period. The main reason for the strong performance was an overweight to Technology, underweights to Real Estate and Consumer Staples, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. At the other end of the scale was the BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 5.44% during the first half of the year. The significant underperformance was primarily a result of poor security selection within Energy, Consumer Staples, Technology, and Financial Services, in addition to an unfavorable overweight to Energy. Within mid cap equity, the T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio stood out, as it outperformed its benchmark by 3.45% for the period. The main drivers of outperformance were strong security selection within Industrials, Financial Services, and Consumer Discretionary, as well as favorable underweights to Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples. The Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio was the strongest performer within the small cap equity asset class, as it outperformed its benchmark by 4.53% during the first half of the year. In addition to a favorable growth tilt vs. its value benchmark, the contribution from security selection within Technology, Industrials, Consumer Staples, and Energy helped relative performance. Furthermore, overweights to Healthcare and Technology and an underweight to Energy, also boosted relative return.

The contribution from the non-U.S. equity portfolios was overall negative, despite strong performance from several individual portfolios. The main reason for the overall detraction from relative performance, was the Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.97% during the first six months of the year. The main reasons for the underperformance were overweight positions and underperformance in the oil & gas exploration & production and oil & gas drilling sub-industries, and poor performance of securities within the Diversified Metals & Mining sector. At the other end of the scale was the Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 8.70%. The main driver of outperformance was strong security selection within Financial Services, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and Technology, in addition to underweights to Energy and Real Estate. Another strong performer was the Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 5.96% during the first half of the year. The strong results were primarily driven by an overweight to Technology and an underweight to Energy, in addition to strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.

Investment Committee

Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE DOW JONES CONSERVATIVE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

                     

Class A

       3.85          4.73          4.47          4.78  

Class B

       3.80          4.59          4.21          4.53  

Dow Jones Conservative Index

       2.99          1.55          2.67          4.11  

1 The Dow Jones Conservative Index is a total return index designed to provide asset allocation strategists with a target risk benchmark. Each month, the Index adjusts its weighting of stocks, bonds, and cash indices (both domestic and foreign) such that the risk combination will have 20% of the risk of an all equity portfolio.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio (Class A)      13.0  
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (Class A)      12.5  
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Class A)      12.0  
TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio (Class A)      9.5  
PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio (Class A)      9.0  
JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio (Class A)      8.5  
Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio (Class A)      5.0  
Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Class A)      5.0  
Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio (Class A)      2.5  
Invesco Comstock Portfolio (Class A)      2.3  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)(b)

   Actual      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,038.50        $ 3.18  
   Hypothetical*      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.67        $ 3.16  

Class B(a)(b)

   Actual      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,038.00        $ 4.45  
   Hypothetical*      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.43        $ 4.41  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects an expense limitation agreement between Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC and the Portfolio as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

(b) The annualized expense ratio reflects the expenses of both the Portfolio and the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mutual Funds—100.0% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Affiliated Investment Companies—100.0%  

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    536,755     $ 6,403,483  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    758,837       80,125,610  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    167,740       6,397,584  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    422,509       3,215,297  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio
(Class A) (a)

    368,804       3,215,973  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    206,197       3,204,298  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    153,583       1,603,405  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    312,522       3,203,349  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    6,715       1,607,703  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    1,269,194       12,856,940  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    3,352,141       32,113,512  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    1,572,854       16,011,652  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    431,871       12,865,431  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    435,665       6,408,626  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    273,102       3,200,753  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    528,275       8,019,210  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    1,011,830       14,509,639  

Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    438,760       6,392,736  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    5,351,249       54,475,714  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    192,910       3,204,227  

MFS Research International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    413,809       4,800,188  

MFS Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    939,574       14,469,439  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio
(Class A) (a)

    155,729       3,201,788  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio
(Class A) (b)

    69,798       1,599,079  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b) (c)

    5,923,525       57,635,900  
Affiliated Investment Companies—(Continued)  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    6,754,603     76,934,933  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    282,429       6,394,182  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    397,527       12,863,967  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    146,528       1,603,017  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    143,618       3,204,115  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    6,027,639       60,879,154  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    351,321       3,200,537  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    2,367,428       32,102,326  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    7,199,129       83,365,915  
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(Cost $652,159,340)

      641,289,682  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.0%
(Cost $652,159,340) (d)

      641,289,682  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—0.0%

      (314,288
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 640,975,394  
   

 

 

 

 

(a)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust II. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(b)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust I. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(c)   Non-income producing security.
(d)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $652,159,340. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $9,060,573 and $(19,930,231), respectively, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $(10,869,658).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Mutual Funds            

Affiliated Investment Companies

   $ 641,289,682      $ —        $ —        $ 641,289,682  

Total Investments

   $ 641,289,682      $ —        $ —        $ 641,289,682  
                                     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Affiliated investments at value (a)

   $ 641,289,682  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

     1,225,974  

Due from investment adviser

     17,311  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     642,532,967  

Liabilities

 

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     991,678  

Fund shares redeemed

     234,296  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     49,970  

Distribution and service fees

     123,854  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,469  

Other expenses

     55,306  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     1,557,573  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 640,975,394  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 638,240,104  

Undistributed net investment income

     12,969,938  

Accumulated net realized gain

     635,010  

Unrealized depreciation on affiliated investments

     (10,869,658
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 640,975,394  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 40,916,702  

Class B

     600,058,692  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     3,833,800  

Class B

     56,620,005  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 10.67  

Class B

     10.60  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of affiliated investments was $652,159,340.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends from affiliated investments

   $ 14,280,542  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     14,280,542  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     304,768  

Administration fees

     10,959  

Custodian and accounting fees

     13,640  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     757,707  

Audit and tax services

     15,255  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,316  

Miscellaneous

     3,548  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,150,871  

Less expenses reimbursed by the Adviser

     (69,455
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     1,081,416  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     13,199,126  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  
Net realized gain on:  

Affiliated investments

     1,213,145  

Capital gain distributions from Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

     5,379,028  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     6,592,173  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on affiliated
investments

     4,282,248  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     10,874,421  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 24,073,547  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 13,199,126     $ 12,772,937  

Net realized gain

     6,592,173       9,026,855  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     4,282,248       9,432,216  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     24,073,547       31,232,008  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (947,275     (1,595,816

Class B

     (12,419,033     (20,821,731

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (651,251     (1,533,963

Class B

     (9,628,854     (21,575,721
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (23,646,413     (45,527,231
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (24,925,692     16,951,400  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (24,498,558     2,656,177  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     665,473,952       662,817,775  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 640,975,394     $ 665,473,952  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 12,969,938     $ 13,137,120  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     188,681     $ 2,057,923       309,240     $ 3,347,808  

Reinvestments

     149,535       1,598,526       297,508       3,129,779  

Redemptions

     (360,963     (3,947,565     (1,090,132     (11,786,694
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (22,747   $ (291,116     (483,384   $ (5,309,107
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     2,792,142     $ 30,274,332       10,480,652     $ 112,771,940  

Reinvestments

     2,078,029       22,047,887       4,057,172       42,397,452  

Redemptions

     (7,115,709     (76,956,795     (12,373,645     (132,908,885
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (2,245,538   $ (24,634,576     2,164,179     $ 22,260,507  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (24,925,692     $ 16,951,400  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                         
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.69     $ 10.94      $ 11.59      $ 12.05      $ 11.94      $ 11.60  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.23       0.23        0.36        0.25        0.33        0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.19       0.28        (0.38      0.29        0.20        0.77  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.42       0.51        (0.02      0.54        0.53        1.07  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.26     (0.39      (0.27      (0.50      (0.36      (0.41

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.18     (0.37      (0.36      (0.50      (0.06      (0.32
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.44     (0.76      (0.63      (1.00      (0.42      (0.73
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 10.67     $ 10.69      $ 10.94      $ 11.59      $ 12.05      $ 11.94  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     3.85  (c)      4.76        (0.23      4.73        4.50        9.49  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.12  (e)      0.12        0.11        0.12        0.11        0.11  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)(f)

     0.10  (e)      0.10        0.10        0.10        0.10        0.10  

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) (g)

     2.09  (e)(h)      2.15        3.20        2.17        2.73        2.58  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     9  (c)      14        21        16        18        9  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 40.9     $ 41.2      $ 47.5      $ 50.1      $ 50.5      $ 54.9  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.60     $ 10.85      $ 11.51      $ 11.97      $ 11.86      $ 11.53  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.22       0.20        0.33        0.22        0.29        0.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.19       0.28        (0.39      0.28        0.22        0.76  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.41       0.48        (0.06      0.50        0.51        1.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.23     (0.36      (0.24      (0.46      (0.34      (0.38

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.18     (0.37      (0.36      (0.50      (0.06      (0.32
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.41     (0.73      (0.60      (0.96      (0.40      (0.70
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 10.60     $ 10.60      $ 10.85      $ 11.51      $ 11.97      $ 11.86  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     3.80  (c)      4.53        (0.59      4.47        4.29        9.18  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.37  (e)      0.37        0.36        0.37        0.36        0.36  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)(f)

     0.35  (e)      0.35        0.35        0.35        0.35        0.35  

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) (g)

     1.84  (e)(h)      1.83        2.89        1.89        2.49        2.35  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     9  (c)      14        21        16        18        9  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 600.1     $ 624.2      $ 615.4      $ 653.6      $ 653.8      $ 723.0  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   The ratio of operating expenses to average net assets does not include expenses of the Underlying Portfolios in which the Asset Allocation Portfolio invests.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of expenses reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Recognition of net investment income by the Asset Allocation Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.
(h)   The income earned by the Asset Allocation Portfolio through the investments in Underlying Portfolios is not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio (the “Asset Allocation Portfolio”), which is diversified. The Asset Allocation Portfolio operates under a “fund of funds” structure, investing substantially all of its assets in other Portfolios advised by Brighthouse Investment Advisers (each, an “Underlying Portfolio,” and, collectively, the “Underlying Portfolios”). Shares in the Asset Allocation Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio has registered and offers two classes of shares: Class A and B shares. Shares of each Class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Asset Allocation Portfolio, and certain Asset Allocation Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Asset Allocation Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are valued at their closing daily net asset value (“NAV”) on the valuation date. Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. For information about the use of fair value pricing by the Underlying Portfolios, please refer to the prospectuses of the Underlying Portfolios.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Asset Allocation Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Capital gains distributions received from the Underlying Portfolios are recorded as net realized gain in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Asset Allocation Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to distribution re-designations and distributions from Underlying Portfolios. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Asset Allocation Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Underlying Portfolios invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Underlying Portfolios may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Underlying Portfolios; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Underlying Portfolios may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Underlying Portfolios have unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Underlying Portfolios to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Underlying Portfolios manage counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Underlying Portfolios’ investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of their trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of their net exposure to each individual counterparty based on the adviser’s assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Underlying Portfolios restrict their exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom the Underlying Portfolios undertake a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and in the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of shares of the Underlying Portfolios by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 56,134,247      $ 0      $ 86,119,163  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Asset Allocation Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$304,768      0.100   Of the first $500 million
     0.075   Of the next $500 million
     0.050   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

In addition to the above management fee paid to Brighthouse Investment Advisers, the Asset Allocation Portfolio indirectly pays Brighthouse Investment Advisers an investment advisory fee through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Expense Limitation Agreement - Pursuant to an expense agreement relating to each class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has contractually agreed, from May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to waive a portion of its advisory fees or

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

pay a portion of the other operating expenses (not including acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage costs, interest, taxes, or extraordinary expenses) to the extent total operating expenses exceed stated annual expense limits (based on the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s then-current fiscal year). For the Asset Allocation Portfolio, this subsidy, and identical subsidies in effect in earlier periods, are subject to the obligation of each class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio to repay Brighthouse Investment Advisers in future years, if any, when a class’ expenses fall below the stated expense limit pertaining to that class that was in effect at the time of the subsidy in question. Such deferred expenses may be charged to a class in a subsequent year to the extent that the charge does not cause the total expenses in such subsequent year to exceed the class’ stated expense limit that was in effect at the time of the subsidy in question; provided, however, that no class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio is obligated to repay any expense paid by Brighthouse Investment Advisers more than five years after the end of the fiscal year in which such expense was incurred. The expense limits (annual rates as a percentage of each class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s net average daily net assets) in effect from May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 are 0.10% and 0.35% for Class A and B, respectively.

As of June 30, 2017, the amount of expenses deferred in 2012 subject to repayment until December 31, 2017 was $74,663. The amount of expenses deferred in 2013 subject to repayment until December 31, 2018 was $61,885. The amount of expenses deferred in 2014 subject to repayment until December 31, 2019 was $111,213. The amount of expenses deferred in 2015 subject to repayment until December 31, 2020 was $99,092. The amount of expenses deferred in 2016 subject to repayment until December 31, 2021 was $120,106. The amount of expenses deferred in 2017 subject to repayment until December 31, 2022 was $69,455.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class A and B Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class B shares. Under the Distribution and Services Plan, the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Asset Allocation Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Services Plan for each class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B shares. Amount incurred by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 is shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Transactions in Securities of Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

The Asset Allocation Portfolio does not invest in the Underlying Portfolios for the purpose of exercising control; however, investments by the Asset Allocation Portfolio within its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of the Underlying Portfolios’ net assets. Transactions in the Underlying Portfolios for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
     Shares
purchased
     Shares
sold
    Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock

     661,879        15,317        (140,441     536,755  

BlackRock Bond Income

     787,557        33,312        (62,032     758,837  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation

     197,346        7,520        (37,126     167,740  

BlackRock High Yield

     433,169        28,056        (38,716     422,509  

BlackRock Large Cap Value

     725,111        34,908        (391,215     368,804  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     206,539        24,108        (24,450     206,197  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity

     186,252        6,115        (38,784     153,583  

Brighthouse/Artisan International

     767,229        8,295        (463,002     312,522  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
    Shares
purchased
     Shares sold     Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value

     7,101       351        (737     6,715  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate

     1,285,174       67,040        (83,020     1,269,194  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return

     3,457,751       105,489        (211,099     3,352,141  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond

     988,415       721,359        (136,920     1,572,854  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities

     460,954       30,966        (60,049     431,871  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research

     477,174       30,061        (71,570     435,665  

Clarion Global Real Estate

     288,726       26,829        (42,453     273,102  

Harris Oakmark International

     629,071       18,828        (119,624     528,275  

Invesco Comstock

     894,533       207,453        (90,156     1,011,830  

Jennison Growth

     495,327       44,580        (101,147     438,760  

JPMorgan Core Bond

     6,203,505       201,881        (1,054,137     5,351,249  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value

     181,142       32,797        (21,029     192,910  

MFS Research International

     492,518       15,309        (94,018     413,809  

MFS Value

     861,713       197,332        (119,471     939,574  

Neuberger Berman Genesis

     307,998       25,290        (177,559     155,729  

Oppenheimer Global Equity

     85,688       2,019        (17,909     69,798  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond

     6,153,224       242,981        (472,680     5,923,525  

PIMCO Total Return

     7,089,721       271,328        (606,446     6,754,603  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth

     324,859       22,807        (65,237     282,429  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value

     389,228       54,546        (46,247     397,527  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth

           154,048        (7,520     146,528  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth

           150,459        (6,841     143,618  

TCW Core Fixed Income

     6,943,584       181,300        (1,097,245     6,027,639  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources

           356,126        (4,805     351,321  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value (formerly, Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value)

     142,121       2,326        (144,447      

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities

     1,990,650       568,568        (191,790     2,367,428  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government

     7,389,795       290,052        (480,718     7,199,129  

Underlying Portfolio

   Net Realized
Gain/(Loss) on sales
of Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Capital Gain
Distributions
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
     Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock

   $ 369,876     $      $ 77,392     $ 6,403,483  

BlackRock Bond Income

     49,747              2,494,171       80,125,610  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation

     229,413       148,050        6,708       6,397,584  

BlackRock High Yield

     (15,845            178,307       3,215,297  

BlackRock Large Cap Value

     (78,786            85,668       3,215,973  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     27,851       114,303        36,271       3,204,298  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity

     (12,803            20,781       1,603,405  

Brighthouse/Artisan International

     (149,407            42,049       3,203,349  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value

     (1,909            11,449       1,607,703  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate

     37,821              507,154       12,856,940  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return

     (66,791            532,779       32,113,512  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond

     (258,330     6,322              16,011,652  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities

     (407,699     471,013        199,575       12,865,431  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research

     136,356       233,042        69,497       6,408,626  

Clarion Global Real Estate

     40,776              117,603       3,200,753  

Harris Oakmark International

     (98,799            145,096       8,019,210  

Invesco Comstock

     250,171       436,008        365,901       14,509,639  

Jennison Growth

     (7,168     447,616        20,073       6,392,736  

JPMorgan Core Bond

     (225,769            1,473,376       54,475,714  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value

     12,787       154,637        42,995       3,204,227  

MFS Research International

     178,112              92,705       4,800,188  

MFS Value

     275,486       867,235        293,740       14,469,439  

Neuberger Berman Genesis

     1,308,360       259,178        13,065       3,201,788  

Oppenheimer Global Equity

     41,929              17,865       1,599,079  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond

     (581,293            1,033,357       57,635,900  

PIMCO Total Return

     (662,277     377,849        1,518,024       76,934,933  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth

     6,282       374,215        18,988       6,394,182  

 

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Underlying Portfolio

   Net Realized
Gain/(Loss) on sales
of Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Capital Gain
Distributions
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
     Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
     Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value

   $ 473,150     $ 1,082,272      $ 287,103      $ 12,863,967  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth

     1,135       131,108               1,603,017  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth

     509       187,188        10,137        3,204,115  

TCW Core Fixed Income

     239,050       88,992        1,091,635        60,879,154  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources

     (294            3,638        3,200,537  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value (formerly, Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value)

     149,167                      

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities

     163,852              1,252,481        32,102,326  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government

     (211,515            2,220,959        83,365,915  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,213,145     $ 5,379,028      $ 14,280,542      $ 641,289,682  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$22,479,670    $ 14,585,605      $ 23,047,561      $ 21,269,398      $ 45,527,231      $ 35,855,003  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$13,229,453    $ 10,153,647      $ (20,982,609   $      $ 2,400,491  

The Asset Allocation Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

 

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10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
58,919,333      1,722,570        3,373,113  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     60,659,683        3,355,334  

Robert Boulware

     60,707,931        3,307,086  

Susan C. Gause

     60,780,310        3,234,707  

Nancy Hawthorne

     60,756,832        3,258,185  

Barbara A. Nugent

     60,793,884        3,221,132  

John Rosenthal

     60,508,738        3,506,279  

Linda B. Strumpf

     60,649,630        3,365,387  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     60,717,928        3,297,088  

 

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Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six month period ended June 30, 2017, the Class A and B shares of the Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio returned 5.63% and 5.49%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Index1, returned 5.51%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The first half of the year was marked by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raising rates twice, both times in 0.25% increments, from 0.75% to 1.25%. In addition, the Fed has suggested another rate hike in 2017 as well as the beginning of ”a balance sheet normalization”, with reference to the Fed’s plan to start reducing its enormous balance sheet of approximately $4.5 trillion worth of primarily U.S. government bonds and mortgage securities. The Fed’s move comes on the back of continued slow but steady growth in the U.S., currently at the tune of 2% annually. However, despite the muted growth, the current eight-year-long economic expansion has driven the unemployment rate down to 4.3% as of this writing. This is a level not witnessed since 2000, and before that, one would have to go all the way back to 1969 to see a level that low. This level is noticeably below the long-run “normal” level of unemployment, typically defined by the Fed as being between 4.5 to 5.0%. As such, unemployment should not be expected to go much lower, despite the tailwind from more than 6 million current job openings, which would lower the unemployment rate by another approximately 4% if they were all filled. If the job market continues to tighten, however, it would not be a surprise to see stronger growth in wages, which in turn would help push core inflation above the current level of 1.9%, and above the Fed’s stated target of 2%.

Another factor pushing core inflation upward is housing expenses. After a game-changing collapse in housing leading up to the Financial Crisis, surviving homebuilders are still only cautiously embarking on new projects, despite an existing inventory of housing of only slightly more than four months. This, in turn, has led to an increase in the cost of renting and owning, a trend that could continue if interest rates continue to rise.

In addition to relatively healthy economic data, financial markets have been busy interpreting the impact of the potential shift in the regulatory environment and in fiscal policies that followed the November election. The result was a very healthy gain for stocks during the first two months of the year, as financial markets seemed to price in a complete and swift implementation of everything promised before and after the election. However, as investors got into March, expectations were lowered, epitomized by the Republican withdrawal of the healthcare bill. This led to sideways movement of U.S. stock prices until the second half of May, where another push higher led the U.S. stock market, as defined by the S&P 500 Index, to a very strong mid-year return of 9.34%. The robust returns were led by Information Technology and Healthcare, which returned 16.62% and 16.47%, respectively. At the other end of the scale was Energy and Telecommunication Services, which fell 13.82% and 10.77%, in that order. Large cap stocks outperformed both mid cap stocks and small cap stocks, which returned 7.99% and 4.99%, respectively, as measured by the Russell Mid Cap Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

Despite the strong performance of U.S. equity markets, non-U.S. equities fared even better. Foreign developed equity, as defined by the MSCI EAFE Index, returned 13.81% during the first six months of the year, driven by relatively cheap valuations and a European economy that seems to be in recovery mode. Emerging Market (“EM”) equity was the best performing major asset class, returning 18.43% as defined by the MSCI EM Index. The strong returns were primarily driven by Asian economies, led by Korea, China and Taiwan, which returned 28.78%, 24.86% and 21.58%, respectively, according to their MSCI country-specific indices. European emerging markets were the laggard, primarily because of a negative return of 14.18% coming out of Russia, as defined by the MSCI Russia Index.

In the fixed income world, there was a slight curve-flattening during the first half of the year. The 1-year U.S. Treasury rate rose from 0.80% to 1.23%, but longer-term rates were, surprisingly, down slightly for the first six months of the year. The 5-year rates moved from 1.94% to 1.89%, the 10-year rate moved from 2.44% to 2.30%, and the 30-year rate moved from 3.05% to 2.83%, as the market responded to lower than expected inflation, and diminished hope that the economy can break out of the current 2% growth environment any time soon. However, the confirmation of steady economic growth, fueled strong returns for corporate bonds, and more so in in the low-quality end of the spectrum. As such, the lowest quality corporate bonds returned 6.59% during first half of the year, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Caa Index. Much of the strong return came out of the energy sector during the first quarter of the year, as surviving energy related companies have had a chance to adjust their businesses to low energy prices.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD-END POSITIONING

The Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio invested in underlying portfolios of the Brighthouse Funds Trust I and the Brighthouse Funds Trust II to maintain a broad asset allocation of approximately 40% to equities and 60% to fixed income.

Over the six month period, the Portfolio performed in line with the Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Index. The poor relative performance by the underlying fixed income portfolios, was outweighed by strong relative performance by most the underlying portfolios utilized within the various equity asset classes, and a favorable overweight to U.S. large cap equities.

Performance from the underlying fixed income portfolios during the first half of the year was mixed, but the overall contribution was a drag on relative performance. The main culprit for the underperformance was the Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.47% over the

 

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Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

period. The main detractors from relative performance was the portfolio’s underweighted positions in the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Australian dollar. Underweighted duration exposure in the U.S. was a drag on relative performance as well. At the other end of the scale was the Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 3.08%. The main contributor to performance was the portfolio’s allocation to investment grade credit, non-agency securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities, in addition to favorable allocations to emerging markets. Another strong performer was the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 0.87%. An overweight to U.S. duration, positions in agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and overweight the euro, yen, and pound currencies, were all positive contributors to performance.

Performance from the individual underlying domestic equity portfolios was mixed, but the overall contribution to relative performance was positive. Within large cap equity, the T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio did particularly well, outperforming its benchmark by 5.60% during the first half of the year. The strong performance was driven by an overweight to Financial Services, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary, Healthcare, and Technology. Another strong performer was the Jennison Growth Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 4.75% for the period. The main reason for the strong performance was an overweight to Technology, underweights to Real Estate and Consumer Staples, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. At the other end of the scale was the BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 5.44% during the first half of the year. The significant underperformance was primarily a result of poor security selection within Energy, Consumer Staples, Technology, and Financial Services, in addition to an unfavorable overweight to Energy. Within mid cap equity, the T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio stood out, as it outperformed its benchmark by 3.45% for the period. The main drivers of outperformance were strong security selection within Industrials, Financial Services, and Consumer Discretionary, as well as favorable underweights to Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples. The Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio was the strongest performer within the small cap equity asset class, as it outperformed its benchmark by 4.53% during the first half of the year. In addition to a favorable growth tilt vs. its value benchmark, the contribution from security selection within Technology, Industrials, Consumer Staples, and Energy helped relative performance. Furthermore, overweights to Healthcare and Technology and an underweight to Energy, also boosted relative return.

The contribution from the non-U.S. equity portfolios was overall negative, despite strong performance from several individual portfolios. The main reason for the overall detraction from relative performance, was the Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.97% during the first six months of the year. The main reasons for the underperformance were overweight positions and underperformance in the oil & gas exploration & production and oil & gas drilling sub-industries, and poor performance of securities within the Diversified Metals & Mining sector. At the other end of the scale was the Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 8.70%. The main driver of outperformance was strong security selection within Financial Services, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and Technology, in addition to underweights to Energy and Real Estate. Another strong performer was the Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 5.96% during the first half of the year. The strong results were primarily driven by an overweight to Technology and an underweight to Energy, in addition to strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.

Investment Committee

Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE DOW JONES MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE INDEX

 

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SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

                     

Class A

       5.63          8.79          6.72          5.02  

Class B

       5.49          8.48          6.45          4.76  

Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Index

       5.51          5.44          5.49          4.80  

1 The Dow Jones Moderately Conservative Index is a total return index designed to provide asset allocation strategists with a target risk benchmark. Each month, the Index adjusts its weighting of stocks, bonds, and cash indices (both domestic and foreign) such that the risk combination will have 40% of the risk of an all equity portfolio.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (Class A)      9.6  
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Class A)      9.1  
Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio (Class A)      8.1  
TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio (Class A)      7.6  
JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio (Class A)      6.6  
PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio (Class A)      6.0  
Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Class A)      3.9  
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A)      3.8  
MFS Value Portfolio (Class A)      3.7  
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A)      3.7  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.62    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,056.30        $ 3.16  
   Hypothetical*      0.62    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.72        $ 3.11  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.87    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,054.90        $ 4.43  
   Hypothetical*      0.87    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.48        $ 4.36  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio reflects the expenses of both the Portfolio and the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mutual Funds—100.0% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Affiliated Investment Companies—100.0%  

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    11,243,849     $ 134,139,114  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    6,048,152       638,624,326  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    3,512,260       133,957,597  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    4,420,223       33,637,896  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    7,715,092       67,275,600  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    4,328,795       67,269,471  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    6,443,682       67,272,038  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    8,183,896       83,884,937  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    70,253       16,819,226  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    13,282,483       134,551,548  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    21,001,287       201,192,328  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    18,536,652       188,703,118  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    8,468,723       252,283,261  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    10,286,900       151,320,301  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    4,277,115       50,127,787  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    5,842,686       100,260,489  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    12,184,064       184,954,091  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    15,940,461       228,586,215  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    3,688,280       50,455,665  

Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    6,844,805       99,728,807  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    42,906,778       436,791,004  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    2,999,786       49,826,454  

MFS Research International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    8,665,273       100,517,164  

MFS Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    16,215,457       249,718,044  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    1,635,888       33,633,850  
Affiliated Investment Companies—(Continued)  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    2,916,849     66,825,000  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b) (c)

    40,987,769       398,810,991  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    53,086,422       604,654,351  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    5,912,356       133,855,733  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    7,593,825       245,736,179  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    3,074,663       33,636,816  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    2,172,019       48,457,753  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    49,877,060       503,758,304  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    6,311,871       57,501,140  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio) (Class A) (b)

    1,416,162       16,739,030  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    19,106,858       259,088,998  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    46,378,077       537,058,131  
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(Cost $6,535,007,772)

      6,661,652,757  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.0%
(Cost $6,535,007,772) (d)

      6,661,652,757  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—0.0%

      (1,912,866
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 6,659,739,891  
   

 

 

 

 

(a)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust II. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(b)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust I. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(c)   Non-income producing security.
(d)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $6,535,007,772. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $317,191,416 and $(190,546,431), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $126,644,985.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Mutual Funds            

Affiliated Investment Companies

   $ 6,661,652,757      $ —        $ —        $ 6,661,652,757  

Total Investments

   $ 6,661,652,757      $ —        $ —        $ 6,661,652,757  
                                     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Affiliated investments at value (a)

   $ 6,661,652,757  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     2,336,610  

Fund shares sold

     303,863  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     6,664,293,230  

Liabilities

 

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     2,640,473  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     306,339  

Distribution and service fees

     1,359,869  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     193,854  

Other expenses

     52,804  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     4,553,339  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 6,659,739,891  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 6,309,286,412  

Undistributed net investment income

     123,104,913  

Accumulated net realized gain

     100,703,581  

Unrealized appreciation on affiliated investments

     126,644,985  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 6,659,739,891  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 85,897,384  

Class B

     6,573,842,507  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

  

Class A

     7,552,189  

Class B

     583,307,393  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 11.37  

Class B

     11.27  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of affiliated investments was $6,535,007,772.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends from Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

   $ 134,047,802  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     134,047,802  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     1,865,796  

Administration fees

     10,959  

Custodian and accounting fees

     13,640  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     8,287,896  

Audit and tax services

     15,255  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Miscellaneous

     6,603  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     10,245,144  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     123,802,658  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain on:  

Affiliated investments

     46,964,930  

Capital gain distributions from Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

     97,564,505  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     144,529,435  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on affiliated investments

     97,501,471  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     242,030,906  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 365,833,564  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 123,802,658     $ 120,205,079  

Net realized gain

     144,529,435       215,825,185  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     97,501,471       75,487,126  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     365,833,564       411,517,390  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (1,894,168     (3,752,608

Class B

     (129,964,072     (245,962,542

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (2,618,831     (6,398,157

Class B

     (203,591,787     (452,755,406
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (338,068,858     (708,868,713
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (189,205,333     (136,732,186
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

     (161,440,627     (434,083,509

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     6,821,180,518       7,255,264,027  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 6,659,739,891     $ 6,821,180,518  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 123,104,913     $ 131,160,495  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     277,366     $ 3,227,521       640,434     $ 7,395,624  

Reinvestments

     396,921       4,512,999       927,011       10,150,765  

Redemptions

     (1,131,711     (13,285,893     (2,181,467     (25,122,906
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (457,424   $ (5,545,373     (614,022   $ (7,576,517
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     2,569,600     $ 29,807,514       7,093,454     $ 81,278,867  

Reinvestments

     29,596,793       333,555,859       64,397,968       698,717,948  

Redemptions

     (47,322,093     (547,023,333     (79,694,568     (909,152,484
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (15,155,700   $ (183,659,960     (8,203,146   $ (129,155,669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (189,205,333     $ (136,732,186
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.36     $ 11.90      $ 12.74      $ 12.99      $ 12.14      $ 11.25  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.22       0.23        0.36        0.24        0.29        0.28  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.42       0.48        (0.44      0.40        1.04        1.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.64       0.71        (0.08      0.64        1.33        1.30  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.26     (0.46      (0.06      (0.41      (0.35      (0.37

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.37     (0.79      (0.70      (0.48      (0.13      (0.04
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.63     (1.25      (0.76      (0.89      (0.48      (0.41
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.37     $ 11.36      $ 11.90      $ 12.74      $ 12.99      $ 12.14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     5.63  (c)      6.33        (0.78      5.16        11.20        11.74  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.06  (e)      0.06        0.06        0.06        0.08        0.08  

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) (f)

     1.86  (e)(g)      1.97        2.85        1.92        2.31        2.37  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     5  (c)      8        16        15        15        10  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 85.9     $ 91.0      $ 102.6      $ 112.9      $ 107.7      $ 97.3  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.25     $ 11.79      $ 12.64      $ 12.89      $ 12.05      $ 11.17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.21       0.19        0.32        0.03        0.26        0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.41       0.49        (0.43      0.57        1.03        1.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.62       0.68        (0.11      0.60        1.29        1.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.23     (0.43      (0.04      (0.37      (0.32      (0.34

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.37     (0.79      (0.70      (0.48      (0.13      (0.04
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.60     (1.22      (0.74      (0.85      (0.45      (0.38
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.27     $ 11.25      $ 11.79      $ 12.64      $ 12.89      $ 12.05  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     5.49  (c)      6.09        (1.07      4.93        10.92        11.46  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.31  (e)      0.31        0.31        0.31        0.33        0.33  

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%) (f)

     1.67  (e)(g)      1.71        2.62        0.21        2.10        2.16  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     5  (c)      8        16        15        15        10  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 6,573.8     $ 6,730.2      $ 7,152.6      $ 8,304.3      $ 1,678.4      $ 1,618.0  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   The ratio of operating expenses to average net assets does not include expenses of the Underlying Portfolios in which the Asset Allocation Portfolio invests.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Recognition of net investment income by the Asset Allocation Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.
(g)   The income earned by the Asset Allocation Portfolio through the investments in Underlying Portfolios is not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio (the “Asset Allocation Portfolio”), which is diversified. The Asset Allocation Portfolio operates under a “fund of funds” structure, investing substantially all of its assets in other Portfolios advised by Brighthouse Investment Advisers (each, an “Underlying Portfolio,” and, collectively, the “Underlying Portfolios”). Shares in the Asset Allocation Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio has registered and offers two classes of shares: Class A and B shares. Shares of each Class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Asset Allocation Portfolio, and certain Asset Allocation Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Asset Allocation Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are valued at their closing daily net asset value (“NAV”) on the valuation date. Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. For information about the use of fair value pricing by the Underlying Portfolios, please refer to the prospectuses of the Underlying Portfolios.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Asset Allocation Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Capital gains distributions received from the Underlying Portfolios are recorded as net realized gain in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Asset Allocation Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to distributions from Underlying Portfolios. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Asset Allocation Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Underlying Portfolios invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Underlying Portfolios may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Underlying Portfolios; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Underlying Portfolios may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Underlying Portfolios have unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Underlying Portfolios to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Underlying Portfolios manage counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Underlying Portfolios’ investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of their trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of their net exposure to each individual counterparty based on the adviser’s assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Underlying Portfolios restrict their exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom the Underlying Portfolios undertake a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and in the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of shares of the Underlying Portfolios by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 365,011,063      $ 0      $ 670,995,970  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Asset Allocation Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$1,865,796      0.100   Of the first $500 million
     0.075   Of the next $500 million
     0.050   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

In addition to the above management fee paid to Brighthouse Investment Advisers, the Asset Allocation Portfolio indirectly pays Brighthouse Investment Advisers an investment advisory fee through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class A and B Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class B shares. Under the Distribution and Services Plan, the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Asset Allocation Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Services Plan for each class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B shares. Amount incurred by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 is shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Transactions in Securities of Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

The Asset Allocation Portfolio does not invest in the Underlying Portfolios for the purpose of exercising control; however, investments by the Asset Allocation Portfolio within its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of the Underlying Portfolios’ net assets. Transactions in the Underlying Portfolios for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
     Shares
purchased
     Shares
sold
    Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

     13,277,655        139,596        (2,173,402     11,243,849  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

     6,090,927        188,775        (231,550     6,048,152  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

     4,103,684        87,261        (678,685     3,512,260  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio

     4,499,866        247,056        (326,699     4,420,223  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

     15,227,343        211,562        (7,723,813     7,715,092  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     4,331,731        204,965        (207,901     4,328,795  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     7,242,100        84,675        (883,093     6,443,682  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio

     9,350,429        111,544        (1,278,077     8,183,896  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     74,324        504        (4,575     70,253  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio

     13,343,516        523,708        (584,741     13,282,483  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio

     21,515,284        348,857        (862,854     21,001,287  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio

     17,190,819        2,368,292        (1,022,459     18,536,652  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

     9,019,222        444,938        (995,437     8,468,723  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio

     11,232,851        489,205        (1,435,156     10,286,900  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio

     4,178,592        167,045        (68,522     4,277,115  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio

     6,572,230        56,260        (785,804     5,842,686  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio

     14,413,767        228,612        (2,458,315     12,184,064  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio

     14,100,853        2,632,005        (792,397     15,940,461  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     6,236,306        380,725        (2,928,751     3,688,280  

Jennison Growth Portfolio

     7,758,597        514,895        (1,428,687     6,844,805  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio

     46,391,317        1,171,093        (4,655,632     42,906,778  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio

     2,857,968        186,737        (44,919     2,999,786  

MFS Research International Portfolio

     10,085,332        171,127        (1,591,186     8,665,273  

MFS Value Portfolio

     15,757,143        1,686,368        (1,228,054     16,215,457  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

     2,418,404        140,194        (922,710     1,635,888  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio

     3,570,922        33,507        (687,580     2,916,849  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

     41,783,301        738,915        (1,534,447     40,987,769  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio

     54,115,005        1,311,445        (2,340,028     53,086,422  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
    Shares
purchased
     Shares
sold
    Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

     6,790,138       372,378        (1,250,160     5,912,356  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio

     7,131,774       948,841        (486,790     7,593,825  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     3,302,610       255,347        (483,294     3,074,663  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

           2,177,273        (5,254     2,172,019  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio

     53,765,765       978,311        (4,867,016     49,877,060  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

     6,193,723       384,949        (266,801     6,311,871  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio)

     1,486,067       18,622        (88,527     1,416,162  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

     18,019,032       2,115,196        (1,027,370     19,106,858  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

     46,351,655       1,233,460        (1,207,038     46,378,077  

Underlying Portfolio

   Net Realized
Gain/(Loss) on sales
of Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Capital Gain
Distributions
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
     Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

   $ 6,102,018     $      $ 1,649,160     $ 134,139,114  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

     260,634              19,923,009       638,624,326  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

     5,101,925       3,160,759        143,195       133,957,597  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio

     (100,776            1,879,417       33,637,896  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

     (2,849,848            1,810,592       67,275,600  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     635,885       2,408,192        764,178       67,269,471  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     (345,167            881,018       67,272,038  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio

     (151,437            1,117,034       83,884,937  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     356,059              119,889       16,819,226  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio

     255,771              5,300,157       134,551,548  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio

     (279,506            3,328,536       201,192,328  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio

     (1,360,944     74,104              188,703,118  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

     (731,794     9,336,840        3,956,151       252,283,261  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio

     2,523,856       5,549,760        1,655,017       151,320,301  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio

     115,859              1,848,083       50,127,787  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio

     5,976,896              952,108       100,260,489  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio

     896,693              3,396,763       184,954,091  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio

     4,725,187       6,836,187        5,736,976       228,586,215  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     (2,937,250     5,166,522              50,455,665  

Jennison Growth Portfolio

     4,434,540       7,189,674        322,407       99,728,807  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio

     (1,180,454            11,898,781       436,791,004  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio

     78,361       2,409,584        669,955       49,826,454  

MFS Research International Portfolio

     439,644              1,976,439       100,517,164  

MFS Value Portfolio

     4,479,820       14,807,444        5,015,424       249,718,044  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

     8,932,776       2,753,596        138,811       33,633,850  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio

     1,122,630              760,452       66,825,000  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

     (2,098,457            7,165,843       398,810,991  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio

     (2,131,833     2,966,660        11,918,689       604,654,351  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

     7,194,797       8,005,806        406,214       133,855,733  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio

     5,716,502       20,552,441        5,452,134       245,736,179  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     595,110       2,782,214              33,636,816  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     (324     2,822,856        152,862       48,457,753  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio

     1,129,001       741,866        9,100,221       503,758,304  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

     (479,014            69,296       57,501,140  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio)

     (233,886            219,714       16,739,030  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

     1,051,230              10,045,978       259,088,998  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

     (279,574            14,273,299       537,058,131  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 46,964,930     $ 97,564,505      $ 134,047,802     $ 6,661,652,757  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$251,467,645    $ 25,111,814      $ 457,401,068      $ 434,346,857      $ 708,868,713      $ 459,458,671  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$131,370,425    $ 205,376,743      $ (13,870,054   $      $ 322,877,114  

The Asset Allocation Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
546,666,991      21,857,022        45,956,327  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     574,895,419        39,584,921  

Robert Boulware

     575,116,285        39,364,055  

Susan C. Gause

     575,559,456        38,920,884  

Nancy Hawthorne

     575,118,215        39,362,125  

Barbara A. Nugent

     575,825,458        38,654,882  

John Rosenthal

     575,112,295        39,368,045  

Linda B. Strumpf

     574,391,499        40,088,841  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     574,423,279        40,057,061  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six month period ended June 30, 2017, the Class A and B shares of the Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio returned 7.43% and 7.38%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Dow Jones Moderate Index1, returned 7.27%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The first half of the year was marked by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raising rates twice, both times in 0.25% increments, from 0.75% to 1.25%. In addition, the Fed has suggested another rate hike in 2017 as well as the beginning of ”a balance sheet normalization”, with reference to the Fed’s plan to start reducing its enormous balance sheet of approximately $4.5 trillion worth of primarily U.S. government bonds and mortgage securities. The Fed’s move comes on the back of continued slow but steady growth in the U.S., currently at the tune of 2% annually. However, despite the muted growth, the current eight-year-long economic expansion has driven the unemployment rate down to 4.3% as of this writing. This is a level not witnessed since 2000, and before that, one would have to go all the way back to 1969 to see a level that low. This level is noticeably below the long-run “normal” level of unemployment, typically defined by the Fed as being between 4.5 to 5.0%. As such, unemployment should not be expected to go much lower, despite the tailwind from more than 6 million current job openings, which would lower the unemployment rate by another approximately 4% if they were all filled. If the job market continues to tighten, however, it would not be a surprise to see stronger growth in wages, which in turn would help push core inflation above the current level of 1.9%, and above the Fed’s stated target of 2%.

Another factor pushing core inflation upward is housing expenses. After a game-changing collapse in housing leading up to the Financial Crisis, surviving homebuilders are still only cautiously embarking on new projects, despite an existing inventory of housing of only slightly more than four months. This, in turn, has led to an increase in the cost of renting and owning, a trend that could continue if interest rates continue to rise.

In addition to relatively healthy economic data, financial markets have been busy interpreting the impact of the potential shift in the regulatory environment and in fiscal policies that followed the November election. The result was a very healthy gain for stocks during the first two months of the year, as financial markets seemed to price in a complete and swift implementation of everything promised before and after the election. However, as investors got into March, expectations were lowered, epitomized by the Republican withdrawal of the healthcare bill. This led to sideways movement of U.S. stock prices until the second half of May, where another push higher led the U.S. stock market, as defined by the S&P 500 Index, to a very strong mid-year return of 9.34%. The robust returns were led by Information Technology and Healthcare, which returned 16.62% and 16.47%, respectively. At the other end of the scale was Energy and Telecommunication Services, which fell 13.82% and 10.77%, in that order. Large cap stocks outperformed both mid cap stocks and small cap stocks, which returned 7.99% and 4.99%, respectively, as measured by the Russell Mid Cap Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

Despite the strong performance of U.S. equity markets, non-U.S. equities fared even better. Foreign developed equity, as defined by the MSCI EAFE Index, returned 13.81% during the first six months of the year, driven by relatively cheap valuations and a European economy that seems to be in recovery mode. Emerging Market (“EM”) equity was the best performing major asset class, returning 18.43% as defined by the MSCI EM Index. The strong returns were primarily driven by Asian economies, led by Korea, China and Taiwan, which returned 28.78%, 24.86% and 21.58%, respectively, according to their MSCI country-specific indices. European emerging markets were the laggard, primarily because of a negative return of 14.18% coming out of Russia, as defined by the MSCI Russia Index.

In the fixed income world, there was a slight curve-flattening during the first half of the year. The 1-year U.S. Treasury rate rose from 0.80% to 1.23%, but longer-term rates were, surprisingly, down slightly for the first six months of the year. The 5-year rates moved from 1.94% to 1.89%, the 10-year rate moved from 2.44% to 2.30%, and the 30-year rate moved from 3.05% to 2.83%, as the market responded to lower than expected inflation, and diminished hope that the economy can break out of the current 2% growth environment any time soon. However, the confirmation of steady economic growth, fueled strong returns for corporate bonds, and more so in in the low-quality end of the spectrum. As such, the lowest quality corporate bonds returned 6.59% during first half of the year, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Caa Index. Much of the strong return came out of the energy sector during the first quarter of the year, as surviving energy related companies have had a chance to adjust their businesses to low energy prices.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD-END POSITIONING

The Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio invested in underlying portfolios of the Brighthouse Funds Trust I and the Brighthouse Funds Trust II to maintain a broad asset allocation of approximately 60% to equities and 40% to fixed income.

Over the six month period, the Portfolio outperformed the Dow Jones Moderate Index. While the contribution from the underlying fixed income and international equity portfolios was a drag on relative performance, strong performance by the U.S. equity portfolios combined with a favorable overweight to U.S. large cap equities, was enough to stay ahead of the benchmark.

Performance from the underlying fixed income portfolios was mixed during the first half of the year, but the overall contribution was a drag on relative performance. The main culprit for the underperformance was the Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.47% over the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

period. The main detractors from relative performance was the portfolio’s underweighted positions in the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Australian dollar. Underweighted duration exposure in the U.S. was a drag on relative performance as well. At the other end of the scale was the Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 3.08%. The main contributor to performance was the portfolio’s allocation to investment grade credit, non-agency securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities, in addition to favorable allocations to emerging markets. Another strong performer was the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 0.87%. An overweight to U.S. duration, positions in agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and overweight the euro, yen, and pound currencies, were all positive contributors to performance.

Performance from the underlying domestic equity portfolios during the first half of the year was mixed as well, but the overall contribution to relative performance was positive. Within large cap equity, the T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio did particularly well, outperforming its benchmark by 5.60% during the first half of the year. The strong performance was driven by an overweight to Financial Services, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary, Healthcare, and Technology. Another strong performer was the Jennison Growth Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 4.75% for the period. The main reason for the strong performance was an overweight to Technology, underweights to Real Estate and Consumer Staples, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. At the other end of the scale was the BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 5.44% during the first half of the year. The significant underperformance was primarily a result of poor security selection within Energy, Consumer Staples, Technology, and Financial Services, in addition to an unfavorable overweight to Energy. Within mid cap equity, the T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio stood out, as it outperformed its benchmark by 3.45% for the period. The main drivers of outperformance were strong security selection within Industrials, Financial Services, and Consumer Discretionary, as well as favorable underweights to Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples. The Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio was the strongest performer within the small cap equity asset class, as it outperformed its benchmark by 4.53% during the first half of the year. In addition to a favorable growth tilt vs. its value benchmark, the contribution from security selection within Technology, Industrials, Consumer Staples, and Energy helped relative performance. Furthermore, overweights to Healthcare and Technology and an underweight to Energy, also boosted relative return.

The contribution from the non-U.S. equity portfolios was overall negative, despite strong performance from several individual portfolios. The main reason for the overall detraction from relative performance, was the Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.97% during the first six months of the year. The main reasons for the underperformance were overweight positions and underperformance in the oil & gas exploration & production and oil & gas drilling sub-industries, and poor performance of securities within the Diversified Metals & Mining sector. At the other end of the scale was the Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 8.70%. The main driver of outperformance was strong security selection within Financial Services, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and Technology, in addition to underweights to Energy and Real Estate. Another strong performer was the Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 5.96% during the first half of the year. The strong results were primarily driven by an overweight to Technology and an underweight to Energy, in addition to strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.

Investment Committee

Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE DOW JONES MODERATE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

                     

Class A

       7.43          12.50          8.84          5.06  

Class B

       7.38          12.18          8.57          4.79  

Dow Jones Moderate Index

       7.27          10.35          7.87          5.22  

1 The Dow Jones Moderate Index is a total return index designed to provide asset allocation strategists with a target risk benchmark. Each month, the Index adjusts its weighting of stocks, bonds, and cash indices (both domestic and foreign) such that the risk combination will have 60% of the risk of an all equity portfolio.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (Class A)      6.5  
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Class A)      6.0  
TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio (Class A)      5.3  
MFS Value Portfolio (Class A)      5.0  
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A)      4.6  
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A)      4.5  
JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio (Class A)      4.5  
Invesco Comstock Portfolio (Class A)      4.2  
Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio (Class A)      3.9  
Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class A)      3.5  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.64    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,074.30        $ 3.29  
   Hypothetical*      0.64    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.62        $ 3.21  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.89    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,073.80        $ 4.58  
   Hypothetical*      0.89    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.38        $ 4.46  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio reflects the expenses of both the Portfolio and the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mutual Funds—100.0% of Net Assets

 

Security Description    Shares      Value  
Affiliated Investment Companies—100.0%  

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     30,616,605      $ 365,256,099  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     8,824,677        931,797,637  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     11,490,751        438,257,250  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     11,522,852        87,688,906  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     29,413,809        256,488,416  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     9,383,150        145,814,158  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     24,527,182        256,063,783  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     32,155,552        329,594,411  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     304,674        72,941,961  

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     10,730,088        146,787,602  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     28,627,238        289,993,917  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     29,973,022        287,141,550  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     41,821,550        425,743,379  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     22,142,201        659,616,173  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     29,801,456        438,379,416  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     18,251,675        213,909,632  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     27,570,061        473,102,252  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     31,425,725        477,042,511  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     42,252,366        605,898,932  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     16,072,197        219,867,660  

Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     34,923,450        508,834,664  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     62,988,982        641,227,839  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     6,462,900        107,348,770  

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     5,459,436        73,593,194  

MFS Research International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     25,171,979        291,994,959  

MFS Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     47,204,533        726,949,812  
Affiliated Investment Companies—(Continued)  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     7,102,712      146,031,762  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     6,377,079        146,098,883  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b) (c)

     43,598,880        424,217,102  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio
(Class A) (b)

     75,682,441        862,023,000  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     19,350,616        438,097,952  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     19,895,507        643,818,604  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     13,407,113        146,673,813  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     9,837,961        219,484,905  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio (Class A) (b)

     76,053,516        768,140,516  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     27,611,210        251,538,121  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio) (Class A) (b)

     3,057,896        36,144,336  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     21,542,452        292,115,643  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio (Class A) (a)

     48,983,488        567,228,793  
     

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(Cost $13,748,954,837)

        14,412,948,313  
     

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.0%
(Cost $13,748,954,837) (d)

        14,412,948,313  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—0.0%

        (3,730,851
     

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%       $ 14,409,217,462  
     

 

 

 

 

(a)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust II. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(b)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust I. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(c)   Non-income producing security. Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $13,748,954,837. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $957,802,260 and $(293,808,784), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $663,993,476.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Mutual Funds            

Affiliated Investment Companies

   $ 14,412,948,313      $ —        $ —        $ 14,412,948,313  

Total Investments

   $ 14,412,948,313      $ —        $ —        $ 14,412,948,313  
                                     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Affiliated investments at value (a)

   $ 14,412,948,313  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     10,294,189  

Fund shares sold

     336,204  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     14,423,578,706  

Liabilities

 

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     10,630,393  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     625,935  

Distribution and service fees

     2,905,900  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     148,161  

Other expenses

     50,855  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     14,361,244  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 14,409,217,462  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 13,192,375,701  

Undistributed net investment income

     228,808,647  

Accumulated net realized gain

     324,039,638  

Unrealized appreciation on affiliated investments

     663,993,476  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 14,409,217,462  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

  

Class A

   $ 337,660,063  

Class B

     14,071,557,399  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     28,401,058  

Class B

     1,188,844,033  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 11.89  

Class B

     11.84  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of affiliated investments was $13,748,954,837.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends from affiliated investments

   $ 250,993,175  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     250,993,175  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     3,768,851  

Administration fees

     10,960  

Custodian and accounting fees

     13,640  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     17,495,938  

Audit and tax services

     15,255  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Miscellaneous

     9,659  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     21,359,298  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     229,633,877  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  
Net realized gain on:  

Affiliated investments

     114,284,399  

Capital gain distributions from Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

     313,722,381  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     428,006,780  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on affiliated investments

     361,924,192  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     789,930,972  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 1,019,564,849  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 229,633,877     $ 218,887,997  

Net realized gain

     428,006,780       629,388,680  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     361,924,192       137,092,249  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     1,019,564,849       985,368,926  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (6,636,499     (11,103,260

Class B

     (243,506,359     (440,630,708

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (13,326,735     (29,446,663

Class B

     (559,162,751     (1,271,092,592
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (822,632,344     (1,752,273,223
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (23,193,736     282,510,317  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     173,738,769       (484,393,980

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     14,235,478,693       14,719,872,673  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 14,409,217,462     $ 14,235,478,693  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 228,808,647     $ 249,317,628  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     879,915     $ 10,766,614       1,738,201     $ 20,624,999  

Reinvestments

     1,681,822       19,963,234       3,640,029       40,549,923  

Redemptions

     (2,329,695     (28,508,719     (3,614,918     (43,116,439
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     232,042     $ 2,221,129       1,763,312     $ 18,058,483  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     4,558,962     $ 55,100,117       12,663,938     $ 150,563,373  

Reinvestments

     67,907,708       802,669,110       154,348,359       1,711,723,300  

Redemptions

     (72,660,837     (883,184,092     (134,911,201     (1,597,834,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (194,167   $ (25,414,865     32,101,096     $ 264,451,834  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (23,193,736     $ 282,510,317  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.76     $ 12.50      $ 13.57      $ 13.74      $ 11.98      $ 10.83  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.21       0.21        0.32        0.21        0.25        0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.67       0.63        (0.41      0.48        1.89        1.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.88       0.84        (0.09      0.69        2.14        1.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.25     (0.43      (0.10      (0.32      (0.28      (0.29

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.50     (1.15      (0.88      (0.54      (0.10      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.75     (1.58      (0.98      (0.86      (0.38      (0.29
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.89     $ 11.76      $ 12.50      $ 13.57      $ 13.74      $ 11.98  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     7.43  (c)      7.47        (0.99      5.29        18.29        13.47  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.05  (e)      0.05        0.05        0.05        0.06        0.06  

Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets (%) (f)

     1.69  (e)(g)      1.74        2.40        1.58        1.95        2.03  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      10        15        16        15        11  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 337.7     $ 331.2      $ 330.1      $ 353.0      $ 331.6      $ 274.8  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.69     $ 12.44      $ 13.52      $ 13.69      $ 11.94      $ 10.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.19       0.18        0.28        0.05        0.22        0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.68       0.62        (0.41      0.61        1.88        1.20  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.87       0.80        (0.13      0.66        2.10        1.41  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.22     (0.40      (0.07      (0.29      (0.25      (0.26

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.50     (1.15      (0.88      (0.54      (0.10      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.72     (1.55      (0.95      (0.83      (0.35      (0.26
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.84     $ 11.69      $ 12.44      $ 13.52      $ 13.69      $ 11.94  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     7.38  (c)      7.11        (1.27      5.05        17.98        13.24  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.30  (e)      0.30        0.30        0.30        0.31        0.31  

Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets (%) (f)

     1.44  (e)(g)      1.52        2.15        0.39        1.71        1.81  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      10        15        16        15        11  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 14,071.6     $ 13,904.3      $ 14,389.8      $ 16,127.1      $ 5,420.8      $ 4,800.4  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   The ratio of operating expenses to average net assets does not include expenses of the Underlying Portfolios in which the Asset Allocation Portfolio invests.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Recognition of net investment income by the Asset Allocation Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.
(g)   The income earned by the Asset Allocation Portfolio through the investments in Underlying Portfolios is not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio (the “Asset Allocation Portfolio”), which is diversified. The Asset Allocation Portfolio operates under a “fund of funds” structure, investing substantially all of its assets in other Portfolios advised by Brighthouse Investment Advisers (each, an “Underlying Portfolio,” and, collectively, the “Underlying Portfolios”). Shares in the Asset Allocation Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio has registered and offers two classes of shares: Class A and B shares. Shares of each Class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Asset Allocation Portfolio, and certain Asset Allocation Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Asset Allocation Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are valued at their closing daily net asset value (“NAV”) on the valuation date. Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. For information about the use of fair value pricing by the Underlying Portfolios, please refer to the prospectuses of the Underlying Portfolios.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Asset Allocation Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Capital gains distributions received from the Underlying Portfolios are recorded as net realized gain in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Asset Allocation Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to distribution re-designations and distributions from Underlying Portfolios. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Asset Allocation Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Underlying Portfolios invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Underlying Portfolios may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Underlying Portfolios; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Underlying Portfolios may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Underlying Portfolios have unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Underlying Portfolios to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Underlying Portfolios manage counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Underlying Portfolios’ investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of their trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of their net exposure to each individual counterparty based on the adviser’s assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Underlying Portfolios restrict their exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom the Underlying Portfolios undertake a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and in the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of shares of the Underlying Portfolios by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 792,188,140      $ 0      $ 1,094,714,687  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Asset Allocation Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$3,768,851      0.100   Of the first $500 million
     0.075   Of the next $500 million
     0.050   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

In addition to the above management fee paid to Brighthouse Investment Advisers, the Asset Allocation Portfolio indirectly pays Brighthouse Investment Advisers an investment advisory fee through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class A and B Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class B shares. Under the Distribution and Services Plan, the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Asset Allocation Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Services Plan for each class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B shares. Amount incurred by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 is shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Transactions in Securities of Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

The Asset Allocation Portfolio does not invest in the Underlying Portfolios for the purpose of exercising control; however, investments by the Asset Allocation Portfolio within its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of the Underlying Portfolios’ net assets. Transactions in the Underlying Portfolios for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
     Shares
purchased
     Shares
sold
    Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

     34,374,118        379,670        (4,137,183     30,616,605  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

     8,548,930        311,045        (35,298     8,824,677  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

     12,669,965        284,280        (1,463,494     11,490,751  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio

     11,367,631        640,072        (484,851     11,522,852  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

     56,915,647        792,568        (28,294,406     29,413,809  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     9,433,377        441,665        (491,892     9,383,150  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     26,067,044        322,599        (1,862,461     24,527,182  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio

     34,062,613        456,191        (2,363,252     32,155,552  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     317,601        2,175        (15,102     304,674  

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

     11,346,986        743,322        (1,360,220     10,730,088  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio

     27,844,011        1,126,630        (343,403     28,627,238  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio

     29,623,117        497,945        (148,040     29,973,022  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio

     43,566,795        18,097        (1,763,342     41,821,550  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

     22,730,943        1,158,379        (1,747,121     22,142,201  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio

     31,636,505        1,415,298        (3,250,347     29,801,456  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio

     17,363,812        950,489        (62,626     18,251,675  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio

     29,906,151        263,462        (2,599,552     27,570,061  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio

     36,091,653        584,868        (5,250,796     31,425,725  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio

     35,357,565        8,575,410        (1,680,609     42,252,366  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     15,835,532        1,646,379        (1,409,714     16,072,197  

Jennison Growth Portfolio

     37,630,435        2,612,553        (5,319,538     34,923,450  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio

     61,180,076        2,062,613        (253,707     62,988,982  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio

     6,257,816        398,879        (193,795     6,462,900  

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     5,846,679        256,228        (643,471     5,459,436  

MFS Research International Portfolio

     27,787,660        496,454        (3,112,135     25,171,979  

MFS Value Portfolio

     42,957,290        6,492,797        (2,245,554     47,204,533  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

     6,907,441        604,350        (409,079     7,102,712  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio

     7,478,956        72,975        (1,174,852     6,377,079  

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
    Shares
purchased
     Shares sold     Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

     42,858,192       916,798        (176,110     43,598,880  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio

     74,004,896       1,981,548        (304,003     75,682,441  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

     21,302,407       1,214,804        (3,166,595     19,350,616  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio

     17,302,753       3,406,851        (814,097     19,895,507  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     13,893,994       1,109,796        (1,596,677     13,407,113  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     10,201,894       612,365        (976,298     9,837,961  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio

     74,418,648       1,943,778        (308,910     76,053,516  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

     26,372,873       2,037,290        (798,953     27,611,210  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio)

     3,154,171       40,127        (136,402     3,057,896  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

     21,153,213       839,675        (450,436     21,542,452  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

     47,552,995       1,627,789        (197,296     48,983,488  

Underlying Portfolio

   Net Realized
Gain/(Loss) on sales
of Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Capital Gain
Distributions
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
     Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

   $ 12,327,384     $      $ 4,487,466     $ 365,256,099  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

     56,101              28,862,995       931,797,637  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

     11,887,063       10,301,829        466,713       438,257,250  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio

     (354,037            4,870,950       87,688,906  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

     (13,104,819            6,869,707       256,488,416  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     34,885       5,216,422        1,655,296       145,814,158  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     (2,198,691            3,349,912       256,063,783  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio

     437,943              4,373,877       329,594,411  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     1,149,961              518,543       72,941,961  

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

     (4,126,583     6,763,790        3,270,516       146,787,602  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio

     166,069              11,412,758       289,993,917  

Brighthouse/Franklin Low Duration Total Return Portfolio

     (45,316            4,748,441       287,141,550  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio

     508,503       167,537              425,743,379  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

     4,888,689       24,311,314        10,301,045       659,616,173  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio

     5,889,420       16,058,471        4,788,865       438,379,416  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio

     175,781              7,863,375       213,909,632  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio

     29,494,940              4,481,084       473,102,252  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio

     516,927              8,708,687       477,042,511  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio

     7,887,919       18,120,046        15,206,470       605,898,932  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     (433,188     22,371,356              219,867,660  

Jennison Growth Portfolio

     13,934,504       36,478,802        1,635,821       508,834,664  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio

     (70,375            17,285,924       641,227,839  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio

     326,783       5,191,314        1,443,379       107,348,770  

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,313,352       3,407,835              73,593,194  

MFS Research International Portfolio

     2,407,689              5,734,045       291,994,959  

MFS Value Portfolio

     9,824,633       43,107,795        14,601,027       726,949,812  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

     3,715,057       11,908,710        600,330       146,031,762  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio

     2,135,436              1,656,542       146,098,883  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

     (89,307            7,621,202       424,217,102  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio

     (227,759     4,208,322        16,907,118       862,023,000  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

     16,347,631       26,117,244        1,325,187       438,097,952  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio

     9,573,570       53,845,546        14,284,101       643,818,604  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,010,222       12,096,207              146,673,813  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,726,796       12,931,001        700,235       219,484,905  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio

     65,943       1,118,840        13,724,440       768,140,516  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

     (3,018,176            302,900       251,538,121  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio)

     (362,634            474,695       36,144,336  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

     505,580              11,391,860       292,115,643  

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

     6,503              15,067,669       567,228,793  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 114,284,399     $ 313,722,381      $ 250,993,175     $ 14,412,948,313  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$456,253,652    $ 88,972,467      $ 1,296,019,571      $ 1,016,137,195      $ 1,752,273,223      $ 1,105,109,662  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$249,457,966    $ 572,314,305      $ 198,277,323      $      $ 1,020,049,594  

The Asset Allocation Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
1,110,055,986      44,151,552        74,179,400  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     1,157,977,071        70,409,867  

Robert Boulware

     1,157,742,451        70,644,488  

Susan C. Gause

     1,158,271,474        70,115,464  

Nancy Hawthorne

     1,157,775,969        70,610,969  

Barbara A. Nugent

     1,159,387,651        68,999,287  

John Rosenthal

     1,157,707,600        70,679,339  

Linda B. Strumpf

     1,156,732,403        71,654,535  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     1,157,144,017        71,242,922  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six month period ended June 30, 2017, the Class A and B shares of the Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio returned 9.46% and 9.33%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Index1, returned 8.91%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The first half of the year was marked by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raising rates twice, both times in 0.25% increments, from 0.75% to 1.25%. In addition, the Fed has suggested another rate hike in 2017 as well as the beginning of ”a balance sheet normalization”, with reference to the Fed’s plan to start reducing its enormous balance sheet of approximately $4.5 trillion worth of primarily U.S. government bonds and mortgage securities. The Fed’s move comes on the back of continued slow but steady growth in the U.S., currently at the tune of 2% annually. However, despite the muted growth, the current eight-year-long economic expansion has driven the unemployment rate down to 4.3% as of this writing. This is a level not witnessed since 2000, and before that, one would have to go all the way back to 1969 to see a level that low. This level is noticeably below the long-run “normal” level of unemployment, typically defined by the Fed as being between 4.5 to 5.0%. As such, unemployment should not be expected to go much lower, despite the tailwind from more than 6 million current job openings, which would lower the unemployment rate by another approximately 4% if they were all filled. If the job market continues to tighten, however, it would not be a surprise to see stronger growth in wages, which in turn would help push core inflation above the current level of 1.9%, and above the Fed’s stated target of 2%.

Another factor pushing core inflation upward is housing expenses. After a game-changing collapse in housing leading up to the Financial Crisis, surviving homebuilders are still only cautiously embarking on new projects, despite an existing inventory of housing of only slightly more than four months. This, in turn, has led to an increase in the cost of renting and owning, a trend that could continue if interest rates continue to rise.

In addition to relatively healthy economic data, financial markets have been busy interpreting the impact of the potential shift in the regulatory environment and in fiscal policies that followed the November election. The result was a very healthy gain for stocks during the first two months of the year, as financial markets seemed to price in a complete and swift implementation of everything promised before and after the election. However, as investors got into March, expectations were lowered, epitomized by the Republican withdrawal of the healthcare bill. This led to sideways movement of U.S. stock prices until the second half of May, where another push higher led the U.S. stock market, as defined by the S&P 500 Index, to a very strong mid-year return of 9.34%. The robust returns were led by Information Technology and Healthcare, which returned 16.62% and 16.47%, respectively. At the other end of the scale was Energy and Telecommunication Services, which fell 13.82% and 10.77%, in that order. Large cap stocks outperformed both mid cap stocks and small cap stocks, which returned 7.99% and 4.99%, respectively, as measured by the Russell Mid Cap Index and the Russell 2000 Index.

Despite the strong performance of U.S. equity markets, non-U.S. equities fared even better. Foreign developed equity, as defined by the MSCI EAFE Index, returned 13.81% during the first six months of the year, driven by relatively cheap valuations and a European economy that seems to be in recovery mode. Emerging Market (“EM”) equity was the best performing major asset class, returning 18.43% as defined by the MSCI EM Index. The strong returns were primarily driven by Asian economies, led by Korea, China and Taiwan, which returned 28.78%, 24.86% and 21.58%, respectively, according to their MSCI country-specific indices. European emerging markets were the laggard, primarily because of a negative return of 14.18% coming out of Russia, as defined by the MSCI Russia Index.

In the fixed income world, there was a slight curve-flattening during the first half of the year. The 1-year U.S. Treasury rate rose from 0.80% to 1.23%, but longer-term rates were, surprisingly, down slightly for the first six months of the year. The 5-year rates moved from 1.94% to 1.89%, the 10-year rate moved from 2.44% to 2.30%, and the 30-year rate moved from 3.05% to 2.83%, as the market responded to lower than expected inflation, and diminished hope that the economy can break out of the current 2% growth environment any time soon. However, the confirmation of steady economic growth, fueled strong returns for corporate bonds, and more so in in the low-quality end of the spectrum. As such, the lowest quality corporate bonds returned 6.59% during first half of the year, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Caa Index. Much of the strong return came out of the energy sector during the first quarter of the year, as surviving energy related companies have had a chance to adjust their businesses to low energy prices.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD-END POSITIONING

The Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio invested in underlying portfolios of the Brighthouse Funds Trust I and the Brighthouse Funds Trust II to maintain a broad asset allocation of approximately 80% to equities and 20% to fixed income.

Over the six month period, the Portfolio outperformed the Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Index. While the contribution from the underlying fixed income and international equity portfolios was a drag on relative performance, strong performance by the U.S. equity portfolios combined with a favorable overweight to U.S. large cap equity, was enough to stay ahead of the benchmark.

Performance from the underlying fixed income portfolios was mixed during the first half of the year, but the overall contribution was a drag on relative performance. The main culprit for the underperformance was the Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.47% over the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

period. The main detractors from relative performance was the portfolio’s underweighted positions in the euro, the Japanese yen, and the Australian dollar. Underweighted duration exposure in the U.S. was a drag on relative performance as well. At the other end of the scale was the Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 3.08%. The main contributor to performance was the portfolio’s allocation to investment grade credit, non-agency securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities, in addition to favorable allocations to emerging markets. Another strong performer was the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 0.87%. An overweight to U.S. duration, positions in agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and overweight the euro, yen, and pound currencies, were all positive contributors to performance.

Performance from the underlying domestic equity portfolios during the first half of the year was mixed as well, but the overall contribution to relative performance was positive. Within large cap equity, the T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio did particularly well, outperforming its benchmark by 5.60% during the first half of the year. The strong performance was driven by an overweight to Financial Services, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary, Healthcare, and Technology. Another strong performer was the Jennison Growth Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 4.75% for the period. The main reason for the strong performance was an overweight to Technology, underweights to Real Estate and Consumer Staples, and strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. At the other end of the scale was the BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 5.44% during the first half of the year. The significant underperformance was primarily a result of poor security selection within Energy, Consumer Staples, Technology, and Financial Services, in addition to an unfavorable overweight to Energy. Within mid cap equity, the Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth Portfolio significantly outperformed its benchmark during the period, beating it by 16.71%. The feat was driven by strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary, Technology, Financial Services, and Healthcare, as well as a large overweight to Technology and an underweight to Consumer Staples. The T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio also stood out, as it outperformed its benchmark by 3.45% for the period. The main drivers of outperformance were strong security selection within Industrials, Financial Services, and Consumer Discretionary, as well as favorable underweights to Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples. The Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio was the strongest performer within the small cap equity asset class, as it outperformed its benchmark by 4.53% during the first half of the year. In addition to a favorable growth tilt vs. its value benchmark, the contribution from security selection within Technology, Industrials, Consumer Staples, and Energy helped relative performance. Furthermore, overweights to Healthcare and Technology and an underweight to Energy, also boosted relative return.

The contribution from the non-U.S. equity portfolios was overall negative, despite strong performance from several individual portfolios. The main reason for the overall detraction from relative performance, was the Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio, which underperformed its benchmark by 4.97% during the first six months of the year. The main reasons for the underperformance were overweight positions and underperformance in the oil & gas exploration & production and oil & gas drilling sub-industries, and poor performance of securities within the Diversified Metals & Mining sector. At the other end of the scale was the Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 8.70%. The main driver of outperformance was strong security selection within Financial Services, Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and Technology, in addition to underweights to Energy and Real Estate. Another strong performer was the Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio, which outperformed its benchmark by 5.96% during the first half of the year. The strong results were primarily driven by an overweight to Technology and an underweight to Energy, in addition to strong security selection within Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.

Investment Committee

Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE DOW JONES MODERATELY AGGRESSIVE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

                     

Class A

       9.46          16.53          10.77          4.96  

Class B

       9.33          16.23          10.51          4.70  

Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Index

       8.91          14.97          9.95          5.46  

1 The Dow Jones Moderately Aggressive Index is a total return index designed to provide asset allocation strategists with a target risk benchmark. Each month, the Index adjusts its weighting of stocks, bonds, and cash indices (both domestic and foreign) such that the risk combination will have 80% of the risk of an all equity portfolio.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
MFS Value Portfolio (Class A)      5.5  
Invesco Comstock Portfolio (Class A)      5.1  
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A)      5.1  
Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class A)      5.1  
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A)      4.9  
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Class A)      4.8  
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A)      4.6  
Harris Oakmark International Portfolio (Class A)      4.4  
Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio (Class A)      3.6  
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A)      3.6  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.69    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,094.60        $ 3.58  
   Hypothetical*      0.69    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.37        $ 3.46  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.94    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,093.30        $ 4.88  
   Hypothetical*      0.94    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.13        $ 4.71  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio reflects the expenses of both the Portfolio and the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mutual Funds—100.0% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Affiliated Investment Companies—100.0%  

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    33,739,243     $ 402,509,168  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    3,088,026       326,064,680  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    10,532,098       401,694,219  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio
(Class A) (b)

    7,469,057       56,839,527  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    23,024,152       200,770,606  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    10,877,832       169,041,502  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    27,442,476       286,499,450  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    36,568,321       374,825,295  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    235,625       56,410,920  

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio
(Class A) (a)

    16,888,163       231,030,066  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    10,903,591       110,453,380  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    32,420,766       330,043,395  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    19,259,940       573,753,610  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    27,215,726       400,343,325  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    23,353,273       273,700,356  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    31,286,848       536,882,309  

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    1,622,660       57,150,102  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    32,271,965       489,888,428  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio
(Class A) (b)

    40,219,109       576,742,025  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    21,010,345       287,421,517  

Jennison Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    39,158,892       570,545,057  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio
(Class A) (b)

    21,202,903       215,845,551  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    9,963,740       165,497,716  

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    10,758,319       145,022,145  

MFS Research International Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    29,693,427       344,443,757  

MFS Value Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    39,986,779       615,796,395  
Affiliated Investment Companies—(Continued)  

Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    3,150,597     58,002,490  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    2,769,163       56,933,998  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    7,543,922       172,831,261  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    16,544,269       160,975,735  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio
(Class A) (b)

    28,725,343       327,181,658  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    22,826,167       516,784,421  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    17,025,384       550,941,426  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    10,554,266       115,463,667  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    7,715,261       172,127,483  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio (Class A) (b)

    26,652,043       269,185,632  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio (Class A) (a)

    31,881,261       290,438,291  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio) (Class A) (b)

    9,454,878       111,756,656  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio
(Class A) (a)

    16,537,572       224,249,475  
   

 

 

 

Total Mutual Funds
(Cost $10,405,520,146)

      11,226,086,694  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.0%
(Cost $10,405,520,146) (c)

      11,226,086,694  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—0.0%

      (2,953,235
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 11,223,133,459  
   

 

 

 

 

(a)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust II. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(b)   A Portfolio of Brighthouse Funds Trust I. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in the securities of affiliated Underlying Portfolios.)
(c)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $10,405,520,146. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $1,015,043,740 and $(194,477,192), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $820,566,548.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Mutual Funds            

Affiliated Investment Companies

   $ 11,226,086,694      $ —        $ —        $ 11,226,086,694  

Total Investments

   $ 11,226,086,694      $ —        $ —        $ 11,226,086,694  
                                     

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Affiliated investments at value (a)

   $ 11,226,086,694  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     2,360,234  

Fund shares sold

     1,701,244  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     11,230,148,172  

Liabilities

 

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     4,061,478  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     493,829  

Distribution and service fees

     2,228,645  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     179,615  

Other expenses

     51,146  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     7,014,713  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 11,223,133,459  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 9,984,193,654  

Undistributed net investment income

     149,117,465  

Accumulated net realized gain

     269,255,792  

Unrealized appreciation on affiliated investments

     820,566,548  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 11,223,133,459  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 419,269,032  

Class B

     10,803,864,427  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     32,103,685  

Class B

     830,463,727  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 13.06  

Class B

     13.01  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of affiliated investments was $10,405,520,146.

 

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends from affiliated investments

   $ 166,535,505  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     166,535,505  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     2,956,045  

Administration fees

     10,960  

Custodian and accounting fees

     13,639  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     13,337,261  

Audit and tax services

     15,255  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,316  

Miscellaneous

     8,263  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     16,386,417  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     150,149,088  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain on:  

Affiliated investments

     108,874,510  

Capital gain distributions from Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

     304,526,369  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     413,400,879  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on affiliated investments

     432,647,142  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     846,048,021  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 996,197,109  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 150,149,088     $ 142,937,254  

Net realized gain

     413,400,879       696,231,370  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     432,647,142       (1,222,410
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     996,197,109       837,946,214  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (7,454,246     (12,442,422

Class B

     (167,613,633     (305,769,387

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (22,901,598     (45,949,646

Class B

     (593,631,616     (1,237,778,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (791,601,093     (1,601,939,455
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     160,313,811       493,678,669  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     364,909,827       (270,314,572

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     10,858,223,632       11,128,538,204  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 11,223,133,459     $ 10,858,223,632  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 149,117,465     $ 174,036,256  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     754,645     $ 10,153,839       1,613,028     $ 21,073,047  

Reinvestments

     2,331,478       30,355,844       4,878,201       58,392,068  

Redemptions

     (1,955,880     (26,400,522     (3,159,848     (41,121,076
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,130,243     $ 14,109,161       3,331,381     $ 38,344,039  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     4,421,673     $ 59,367,716       9,628,013     $ 125,113,184  

Reinvestments

     58,692,772       761,245,249       129,383,687       1,543,547,387  

Redemptions

     (50,098,529     (674,408,315     (93,479,114     (1,213,325,941
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     13,015,916     $ 146,204,650       45,532,586     $ 455,334,630  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 160,313,811       $ 493,678,669  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                         
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 12.86     $ 13.98      $ 14.92      $ 14.41      $ 11.78      $ 10.39  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.20       0.20        0.29        0.18        0.21        0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.02       0.82        (0.47      0.60        2.64        1.45  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.22       1.02        (0.18      0.78        2.85        1.63  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.25     (0.46      (0.08      (0.27      (0.22      (0.24

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.77     (1.68      (0.68      0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.02     (2.14      (0.76      (0.27      (0.22      (0.24
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.06     $ 12.86      $ 13.98      $ 14.92      $ 14.41      $ 11.78  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.46  (c)      8.43        (1.50      5.53        24.51        15.82  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.06  (e)      0.06        0.05        0.06        0.07        0.07  

Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets (%) (f)

     1.44  (e)(g)      1.55        1.96        1.26        1.65        1.60  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      10        13        22        13        13  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 419.3     $ 398.2      $ 386.4      $ 395.4      $ 365.2      $ 290.4  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 12.80     $ 13.92      $ 14.86      $ 14.36      $ 11.73      $ 10.36  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.18       0.17        0.25        0.02        0.19        0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.02       0.81        (0.46      0.72        2.63        1.43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.20       0.98        (0.21      0.74        2.82        1.58  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.22     (0.42      (0.05      (0.24      (0.19      (0.21

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.77     (1.68      (0.68      0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.99     (2.10      (0.73      (0.24      (0.19      (0.21
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.01     $ 12.80      $ 13.92      $ 14.86      $ 14.36      $ 11.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.33  (c)      8.14        (1.70      5.23        24.31        15.39  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (d)

     0.31  (e)      0.31        0.30        0.31        0.32        0.32  

Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets (%) (f)

     1.18  (e)(g)      1.32        1.73        0.14        1.43        1.38  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      10        13        22        13        13  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 10,803.9     $ 10,460.0      $ 10,742.1      $ 12,034.0      $ 3,042.8      $ 2,608.8  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   The ratio of operating expenses to average net assets does not include expenses of the Underlying Portfolios in which the Asset Allocation Portfolio invests.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Recognition of net investment income by the Asset Allocation Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.
(g)   The income earned by the Asset Allocation Portfolio through the investments in Underlying Portfolios is not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio (the “Asset Allocation Portfolio”), which is diversified. The Asset Allocation Portfolio operates under a “fund of funds” structure, investing substantially all of its assets in other Portfolios advised by Brighthouse Investment Advisers (each, an “Underlying Portfolio,” and, collectively, the “Underlying Portfolios”). Shares in the Asset Allocation Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio has registered and offers two classes of shares: Class A and B shares. Shares of each Class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Asset Allocation Portfolio, and certain Asset Allocation Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Asset Allocation Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are valued at their closing daily net asset value (“NAV”) on the valuation date. Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. For information about the use of fair value pricing by the Underlying Portfolios, please refer to the prospectuses of the Underlying Portfolios.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Asset Allocation Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Capital gains distributions received from the Underlying Portfolios are recorded as net realized gain in the Statement of Operations.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Asset Allocation Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to distribution re-designations and distributions from Underlying Portfolios. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Asset Allocation Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Underlying Portfolios invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Underlying Portfolios may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Underlying Portfolios; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Underlying Portfolios may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Underlying Portfolios have unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Underlying Portfolios to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Underlying Portfolios manage counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Underlying Portfolios’ investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of their trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of their net exposure to each individual counterparty based on the adviser’s assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Underlying Portfolios restrict their exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom the Underlying Portfolios undertake a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

The Asset Allocation Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Asset Allocation Portfolio and in the Underlying Portfolios in which it invests.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of shares of the Underlying Portfolios by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 660,390,774      $ 0      $ 836,994,832  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Asset Allocation Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$2,956,045      0.100   Of the first $500 million
     0.075   Of the next $500 million
     0.050   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

In addition to the above management fee paid to Brighthouse Investment Advisers, the Asset Allocation Portfolio indirectly pays Brighthouse Investment Advisers an investment advisory fee through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

 

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Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class A and B Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s Class B shares. Under the Distribution and Services Plan, the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Asset Allocation Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B shares of the Asset Allocation Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Services Plan for each class of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Asset Allocation Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B shares. Amount incurred by the Asset Allocation Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 is shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Transactions in Securities of Affiliated Underlying Portfolios

The Asset Allocation Portfolio does not invest in the Underlying Portfolios for the purpose of exercising control; however, investments by the Asset Allocation Portfolio within its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of the Underlying Portfolios’ net assets. Transactions in the Underlying Portfolios for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
     Shares
purchased
     Shares sold     Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

     36,574,012        419,026        (3,253,795     33,739,243  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

     2,967,065        135,006        (14,045     3,088,026  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

     11,250,400        259,627        (977,929     10,532,098  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio

     7,154,585        413,650        (99,178     7,469,057  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

     43,642,214        621,906        (21,239,968     23,024,152  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     10,886,932        513,485        (522,585     10,877,832  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     28,252,286        376,191        (1,186,001     27,442,476  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio

     36,992,135        1,295,802        (1,719,616     36,568,321  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     243,087        1,683        (9,145     235,625  

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

     17,179,222        1,164,393        (1,455,452     16,888,163  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio

     10,488,901        462,755        (48,065     10,903,591  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio

     32,925,468        24,334        (529,036     32,420,766  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

     19,103,461        1,003,352        (846,873     19,259,940  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio

     28,150,280        1,288,228        (2,222,782     27,215,726  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio

     21,877,183        1,573,765        (97,675     23,353,273  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio

     33,329,146        298,231        (2,340,529     31,286,848  

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,749,614        38,127        (165,081     1,622,660  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio

     35,967,819        597,706        (4,293,560     32,271,965  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio

     34,852,715        6,852,032        (1,485,638     40,219,109  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     20,192,546        2,141,886        (1,324,087     21,010,345  

Jennison Growth Portfolio

     40,791,562        2,924,733        (4,557,403     39,158,892  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio

     20,420,041        880,066        (97,204     21,202,903  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio

     9,652,574        622,441        (311,275     9,963,740  

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     11,175,251        500,532        (917,464     10,758,319  

MFS Research International Portfolio

     31,617,066        584,332        (2,507,971     29,693,427  

MFS Value Portfolio

     36,427,694        5,052,984        (1,493,899     39,986,779  

 

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Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Underlying Portfolio

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
    Shares
purchased
     Shares sold     Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
 

Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     3,472,191       11,650        (333,244     3,150,597  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

     2,649,036       235,002        (114,875     2,769,163  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio

     8,529,408       85,871        (1,071,357     7,543,922  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

     16,132,098       488,081        (75,910     16,544,269  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio

     27,858,259       998,118        (131,034     28,725,343  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

     24,217,091       1,428,471        (2,819,395     22,826,167  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio

     14,863,521       2,685,823        (523,960     17,025,384  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     10,600,830       868,141        (914,705     10,554,266  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     7,808,757       478,223        (571,719     7,715,261  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio

     25,852,931       922,413        (123,301     26,652,043  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

     30,347,697       2,412,126        (878,562     31,881,261  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio)

     9,641,394       124,786        (311,302     9,454,878  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

     15,924,143       686,289        (72,860     16,537,572  

Underlying Portfolio

   Net Realized
Gain/(Loss) on sales
of Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Capital Gain
Distributions
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
     Dividend Income
from Affiliated
Underlying
Portfolios
    Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio

   $ 7,036,964     $      $ 4,929,989     $ 402,509,168  

BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio

     24,566              10,099,304       326,064,680  

BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio

     8,075,497       9,408,303        426,233       401,694,219  

BlackRock High Yield Portfolio

     (29,719            3,147,818       56,839,527  

BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio

     (15,762,201            5,355,561       200,770,606  

Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio

     145,541       6,043,389        1,917,713       169,041,502  

Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio

     (315,335            3,737,886       286,499,450  

Brighthouse/Artisan International Portfolio

     302,048              4,938,951       374,825,295  

Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio

     461,227              400,072       56,410,920  

Brighthouse/Dimensional International Small Company Portfolio

     (1,017,739     10,595,859        5,123,446       231,030,066  

Brighthouse/Eaton Vance Floating Rate Portfolio

     8,529              4,346,694       110,453,380  

Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Portfolio

     166,055       129,795              330,043,395  

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

     5,256,341       21,057,715        8,922,449       573,753,610  

Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio

     3,974,895       14,616,697        4,358,908       400,343,325  

Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio

     559,323              10,060,933       273,700,356  

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio

     27,158,611              5,066,170       536,882,309  

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     700,726       1,348,558              57,150,102  

Harris Oakmark International Portfolio

     3,790,502              8,899,846       489,888,428  

Invesco Comstock Portfolio

     10,248,419       17,246,980        14,473,787       576,742,025  

Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     2,586,471       29,101,235              287,421,517  

Jennison Growth Portfolio

     14,372,255       40,840,446        1,831,410       570,545,057  

JPMorgan Core Bond Portfolio

     21,241              5,818,143       215,845,551  

JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio

     724,798       8,002,760        2,225,067       165,497,716  

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,854,031       6,657,081              145,022,145  

MFS Research International Portfolio

     5,838,676              6,745,733       344,443,757  

MFS Value Portfolio

     10,636,116       36,512,428        12,367,113       615,796,395  

Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,676,722              202,361       58,002,490  

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

     871,449       4,630,228        233,415       56,933,998  

Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio

     1,981,133              1,949,268       172,831,261  

PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio

     (89,056            2,891,794       160,975,735  

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio

     (50,069     1,597,173        6,416,714       327,181,658  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

     14,776,886       30,710,880        1,558,269       516,784,421  

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio

     6,200,126       46,073,650        12,222,379       550,941,426  

T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,716,157       9,462,740              115,463,667  

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

     1,145,654       10,098,402        546,845       172,127,483  

TCW Core Fixed Income Portfolio

     27,967       392,050        4,809,152       269,185,632  

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

     (4,950,826            350,088       290,438,291  

Wells Capital Management Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Formerly Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Portfolio)

     (1,174,693            1,466,486       111,756,656  

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

     (74,778            8,695,508       224,249,475  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 108,874,510     $ 304,526,369      $ 166,535,505     $ 11,226,086,694  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$322,023,352    $ 40,629,365      $ 1,279,916,103      $ 543,456,542      $ 1,601,939,455      $ 584,085,907  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$174,209,639    $ 616,353,371      $ 243,954,162      $      $ 1,034,517,172  

The Asset Allocation Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Asset Allocation Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
766,451,284      33,573,168        55,138,961  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     801,600,219        53,563,195  

Robert Boulware

     801,812,401        53,351,013  

Susan C. Gause

     803,898,062        51,265,352  

Nancy Hawthorne

     803,195,018        51,968,396  

Barbara A. Nugent

     804,090,516        51,072,898  

John Rosenthal

     801,638,190        53,525,224  

Linda B. Strumpf

     802,559,564        52,603,850  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     802,503,126        52,660,288  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Managed by Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, D and E shares of the Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio returned 14.80%, 14.64%, 14.71%, and 14.71%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index1, returned 11.40%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The markets’ steady climb through the first six months of 2017 has been the result of solid corporate earnings and continued multiple expansion based upon a series of healthy economic readings. Although policy changes anticipated under the new administration have not been enacted, the economy continued along a path of modest growth, with first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding 1.2%. The U.S. Federal Reserve raised their benchmark rate another 25 basis points in mid-June and the market has accepted this gradual tightening.

During the first half of the year, growth has handily outpaced value in a reversal of 2016. Specifically, the Russell Midcap Growth Index gain of 11.4% far surpassed the Russell Midcap Value return of 5.2%. This pattern was consistent in all market capitalization segments. The divergence is reflective of market concern regarding a peaking in Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing data, an inflection in monetary policy and inaction in Washington. Indeed, sector leadership is transitioning from cyclical groups such as Energy and Industrials to areas of greater secular growth such as Information Technology and Health Care.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio’s relative outperformance was driven equally by favorable sector allocation and positive stock selection. Information Technology was the area of the greatest absolute and relative exposure which proved advantageous and was augmented by strong stock selection. Within the sector, our focus on companies with key enabling wireless content prospered with Universal Display rising 94%. Additionally, gaming software holdings Electronic Arts and Activision Blizzard which had lagged during the fourth quarter of 2016 on holiday sales concerns bounced back strongly (up 34% and 60%, respectively) following better than expected results. Health Care was the second largest sector and also an area the Portfolio was overweight relative to the index. We have been focused upon companies with steady secular growth, innovation and new product-driven margin opportunities. All of these attributes were reflected in our top contributing holdings Cooper Companies and C. R. Bard (up 37% and 41%, respectively). Finally, our long-held caution toward the consumer sectors proved accurate as both Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary significantly underperformed the Index during the first six months of the year while our selective approach produced positive stock selection. On the downside, performance was modestly restrained by Energy as oil prices once again fell below $50 a barrel causing a drag on exploration companies such as Carrizo Oil & Gas (down 53%).

At period end, we continued to favor areas with steady, visible growth amid an economic environment displaying constrained nominal growth and more specifically companies that are share gainers in growth markets. During the period, we found attractive opportunities in data services and insurance brokerage companies within Financials, communications-related semiconductors within Information Technology, biotechnology and specialized pharmaceuticals suppliers within Health Care, and infrastructure-related building suppliers within Materials. In terms of areas with relatively less exposure, we continued to find the consumer sectors challenged by competitive disruption from the likes of Amazon and Netflix and as such remain underweight. In addition, given the maturing of this business cycle, we are being selective in our industrial and commodity-related exposure.

Stephen M. Knightly

Christopher J. Scarpa

Portfolio Managers

Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL MIDCAP GROWTH INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

                     

Class A

       14.80          19.52          14.03          7.07  

Class B

       14.64          19.22          13.75          6.81  

Class D

       14.71          19.35          13.91          6.96  

Class E

       14.71          19.34          13.86          6.92  

Russell Midcap Growth Index

       11.40          17.05          14.19          7.87  

1 The Russell Midcap Growth Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of those Russell Midcap companies (the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index) with higher price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)      2.9  
Equifax, Inc.      2.5  
Global Payments, Inc.      2.4  
Electronic Arts, Inc.      2.2  
Cintas Corp.      2.2  
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.      2.2  
Aramark      2.2  
Incyte Corp.      2.2  
Zoetis, Inc.      2.2  
CDK Global, Inc.      2.1  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      28.7  
Health Care      16.5  
Consumer Discretionary      15.3  
Industrials      12.1  
Financials      10.2  
Materials      8.8  
Real Estate      2.2  
Consumer Staples      1.5  
Energy      0.9  
Telecommunication Services      0.6  

 

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Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,148.00        $ 3.89  
   Hypothetical*      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.18        $ 3.66  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.98    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,146.40        $ 5.22  
   Hypothetical*      0.98    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.94        $ 4.91  

Class D(a)

   Actual      0.83    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,147.10        $ 4.42  
   Hypothetical*      0.83    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.68        $ 4.16  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,147.10        $ 4.68  
   Hypothetical*      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.43        $ 4.41  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—96.8% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Airlines—0.5%  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (a)

    79,501     $ 5,982,450  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—0.6%  

Dana, Inc.

    310,453       6,932,415  
   

 

 

 
Banks—1.9%  

Popular, Inc.

    121,479       5,066,889  

Signature Bank (a) (b)

    65,476       9,397,771  

Webster Financial Corp. (b)

    155,092       8,098,904  
   

 

 

 
      22,563,564  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—1.0%  

Monster Beverage Corp. (a)

    228,875       11,370,510  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—4.5%  

Alkermes plc (a) (b)

    120,739       6,999,240  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a) (b)

    152,842       13,881,110  

Bioverativ, Inc. (a)

    120,552       7,253,614  

Incyte Corp. (a)

    207,397       26,113,356  
   

 

 

 
      54,247,320  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—1.1%  

A.O. Smith Corp. (b)

    236,120       13,300,640  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—5.4%  

E*Trade Financial Corp. (a)

    242,764       9,232,315  

Moody’s Corp.

    71,846       8,742,221  

Nasdaq, Inc.

    248,519       17,766,623  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    288,079       23,109,698  

SEI Investments Co. (b)

    109,955       5,913,380  
   

 

 

 
      64,764,237  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—2.4%  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (b)

    170,754       4,774,282  

FMC Corp. (b)

    164,865       12,043,388  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) (b)

    32,381       11,364,436  
   

 

 

 
      28,182,106  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—5.4%  

Cintas Corp. (b)

    211,584       26,668,047  

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

    343,220       14,404,944  

Waste Connections, Inc.

    360,472       23,221,606  
   

 

 

 
      64,294,597  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials—3.6%  

Eagle Materials, Inc. (b)

    152,337       14,078,986  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    68,080       15,153,246  

Vulcan Materials Co. (b)

    112,755       14,283,803  
   

 

 

 
      43,516,035  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—2.8%  

Ball Corp.

    437,094       18,449,738  

Berry Global Group, Inc. (a)

    266,423       15,188,775  
   

 

 

 
      33,638,513  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—0.9%  

LKQ Corp. (a)

    317,811     10,471,872  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—0.7%  

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (a)

    105,030       8,109,366  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.6%  

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

    176,299       7,069,590  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—2.5%  

Amphenol Corp. - Class A

    148,472       10,960,203  

Flex, Ltd. (a)

    387,875       6,326,241  

Universal Display Corp.

    119,741       13,081,705  
   

 

 

 
      30,368,149  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—2.2%  

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. - Class A

    201,121       6,256,874  

SBA Communications Corp. (a)

    146,455       19,756,780  
   

 

 

 
      26,013,654  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—0.5%  

Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (a) (b)

    270,557       6,171,405  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—6.7%  

Align Technology, Inc. (a) (b)

    84,141       12,631,247  

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

    143,557       34,370,417  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a)

    98,687       11,668,751  

STERIS plc (b)

    112,117       9,137,535  

Teleflex, Inc. (b)

    59,652       12,393,300  
   

 

 

 
      80,201,250  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—0.9%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. (a) (b)

    226,811       11,199,927  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—5.3%  

Aramark

    646,253       26,483,448  

MGM Resorts International

    466,240       14,588,650  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

    45,657       4,987,114  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (b)

    146,657       7,472,174  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    140,296       10,348,233  
   

 

 

 
      63,879,619  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—2.9%  

Aon plc

    161,627       21,488,310  

Willis Towers Watson plc (b)

    87,798       12,771,097  
   

 

 

 
      34,259,407  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—1.8%  

Expedia, Inc. (b)

    146,118       21,764,276  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—11.6%  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    39,911       10,244,755  

Conduent, Inc. (a)

    723,181       11,527,505  

DXC Technology Co.

    143,741       11,027,810  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a) (b)

    303,754       26,538,987  

Gartner, Inc. (a)

    68,224       8,426,346  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description  

Shares

    Value  
IT Services—(Continued)  

Global Payments, Inc.

    315,389     $ 28,485,934  

InterXion Holding NV (a)

    232,353       10,637,120  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (b)

    95,369       9,905,978  

Teradata Corp. (a) (b)

    150,504       4,438,363  

Vantiv, Inc. - Class A (a)

    267,756       16,959,665  
   

 

 

 
      138,192,463  
   

 

 

 
Leisure Products—1.1%  

Brunswick Corp. (b)

    214,729       13,469,950  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.8%  

Illumina, Inc. (a)

    50,785       8,812,213  

QIAGEN NV (a) (b)

    393,292       13,187,081  
   

 

 

 
      21,999,294  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—0.5%  

Wabtec Corp. (b)

    61,358       5,614,257  
   

 

 

 
Media—0.4%  

IMAX Corp. (a)

    233,719       5,141,818  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—2.3%  

Dollar General Corp.

    254,663       18,358,655  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

    122,165       8,541,777  
   

 

 

 
      26,900,432  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—0.9%  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (a) (b)

    278,026       4,843,213  

Concho Resources, Inc. (a)

    53,645       6,519,477  
   

 

 

 
      11,362,690  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—2.5%  

Medicines Co. (The) (a) (b)

    91,790       3,488,938  

Zoetis, Inc.

    416,466       25,979,149  
   

 

 

 
      29,468,087  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—2.5%  

Equifax, Inc.

    216,789       29,791,144  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—5.4%  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (a) (b)

    432,797       11,161,835  

Lam Research Corp.

    108,592       15,358,166  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    213,901       11,929,259  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (b)

    81,777       7,883,303  

Qorvo, Inc. (a) (b)

    279,425       17,693,191  
   

 

 

 
      64,025,754  
   

 

 

 
Software—9.2%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    308,750       17,774,738  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

    561,107       18,791,473  

CDK Global, Inc.

    407,581       25,294,477  
Software—(Continued)  

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

    252,339     26,677,279  

Fortinet, Inc. (a)

    157,201       5,885,605  

Red Hat, Inc. (a)

    166,314       15,924,566  
   

 

 

 
      110,348,138  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—2.2%  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) (b)

    65,368       14,298,596  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    205,321       11,853,182  
   

 

 

 
      26,151,778  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—2.2%  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a) (b)

    286,900       14,058,100  

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (a)

    379,871       11,635,449  
   

 

 

 
      25,693,549  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $905,252,018)

      1,156,460,256  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—3.3%  
Repurchase Agreement—3.3%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $39,042,774 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $39,705,000 Federal Farm Credit Bank at 1.125% due 09/22/17 with a value of $39,823,797.

    39,042,384       39,042,384  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $39,042,384)

      39,042,384  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—11.4%  
Certificates of Deposit—6.8%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    3,485,362       3,492,650  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (d)

    5,000,000       5,000,920  

Bank of Nova Scotia
1.492%, 11/03/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,002,962  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    2,321,289       2,302,553  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,001,952  

BNP Paribas New York
1.524%, 08/04/17 (d)

    750,000       750,089  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,001,125  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.314%, 11/07/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,000,162  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

DNB Bank ASA New York
1.412%, 07/28/17 (d)

    900,000       900,113  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    1,494,843     $ 1,496,715  

1.220%, 07/26/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (d)

    3,500,000       3,502,120  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (d)

    6,500,000       6,497,010  

1.451%, 09/01/17 (d)

    1,700,000       1,700,371  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,000,610  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (d)

    3,200,000       3,202,592  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,890  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,500,195  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (d)

    3,000,000       3,000,363  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (d)

    5,800,000       5,804,176  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,000,778  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,499,890  

1.342%, 11/16/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,499,842  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (d)

    4,000,000       4,001,024  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    4,500,000       4,503,343  

1.475%, 01/10/18 (d)

    2,500,000       2,504,156  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (d)

    1,201,226       1,200,685  

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (d)

    1,250,000       1,251,118  
   

 

 

 
      81,617,364  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—2.1%            

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    5,000,000       5,003,896  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (d)

    7,100,000       7,100,412  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,000,691  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    2,000,000       1,999,854  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    3,500,000       3,500,210  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    4,000,000       4,001,601  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,501,495  
   

 

 

 
      25,108,159  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—2.0%            

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $1,092,911 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,137,600 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $1,114,670.

    1,092,813     1,092,813  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $758,906 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $825,000.

    750,000       750,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $1,501,163 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $326 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $1,667,735.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $7,033,915 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $7,700,002.

    7,000,000       7,000,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $10,009,264 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $9,016,826 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $10,206,659.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,524,296 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,511,471 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  
   

 

 

 
      23,342,813  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.5%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.180%, 07/07/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—(Continued)            

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    4,000,000     $ 4,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      6,000,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $136,031,811)

      136,068,336  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—111.5%
(Cost $1,080,326,213) (e)

      1,331,570,976  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(11.5)%

      (137,398,780
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,194,172,196  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $133,499,896 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $136,045,533. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $1,080,326,213. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $269,624,998 and $(18,380,235), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $251,244,763.
(REIT)—   A Real Estate Investment Trust is a pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in income-producing real estate or real estate related loans or interest.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 1,156,460,256      $ —       $ —        $ 1,156,460,256  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          39,042,384       —          39,042,384  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          136,068,336       —          136,068,336  

Total Investments

   $ 1,156,460,256      $ 175,110,720     $ —        $ 1,331,570,976  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (136,045,533   $ —        $ (136,045,533

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,331,570,976  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

     160,571  

Dividends and interest

     495,330  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,332,226,877  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     136,045,533  

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     960,596  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     688,901  

Distribution and service fees

     45,509  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     131,290  

Other expenses

     182,852  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     138,054,681  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,194,172,196  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 870,828,998  

Accumulated net investment loss

     (455,141

Accumulated net realized gain

     72,553,576  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     251,244,763  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,194,172,196  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 918,076,866  

Class B

     177,223,601  

Class D

     88,622,609  

Class E

     10,249,120  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     26,068,889  

Class B

     5,545,222  

Class D

     2,564,774  

Class E

     298,046  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 35.22  

Class B

     31.96  

Class D

     34.55  

Class E

     34.39  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $1,080,326,213.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $133,499,896.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends

   $ 3,839,711  

Interest

     3,318  

Securities lending income

     339,531  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     4,182,560  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     4,183,442  

Administration fees

     18,655  

Custodian and accounting fees

     28,242  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     216,512  

Distribution and service fees—Class D

     43,096  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     7,426  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     76,496  

Insurance

     3,876  

Miscellaneous

     8,488  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     4,651,885  

Less management fee waiver

     (119,944

Less broker commission recapture

     (16,854
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     4,515,087  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

     (332,527
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain on investments

     72,872,191  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     88,791,200  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     161,663,391  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 161,330,864  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment loss

   $ (332,527   $ (554,448

Net realized gain

     72,872,191       28,284,612  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     88,791,200       30,452,768  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     161,330,864       58,182,932  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (21,562,735     (99,260,079

Class B

     (4,569,749     (21,703,876

Class D

     (2,121,753     (10,011,075

Class E

     (246,731     (1,135,232
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (28,500,968     (132,110,262
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (61,587,832     36,453,154  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     71,242,064       (37,474,176

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,122,930,132       1,160,404,308  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,194,172,196     $ 1,122,930,132  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss

 

End of period

   $ (455,141   $ (122,614
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     78,809     $ 2,657,559       354,929     $ 11,140,121  

Reinvestments

     609,633       21,562,735       3,306,465       99,260,079  

Redemptions

     (2,107,790     (72,589,851     (2,241,975     (71,084,912
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,419,348   $ (48,369,557     1,419,419     $ 39,315,288  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     144,385     $ 4,547,160       287,661     $ 8,283,291  

Reinvestments

     142,360       4,569,749       792,691       21,703,876  

Redemptions

     (601,808     (18,678,323     (1,061,101     (30,861,135
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (315,063   $ (9,561,414     19,251     $ (873,968
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class D

 

Sales

     52,353     $ 1,737,136       129,785     $ 4,014,396  

Reinvestments

     61,128       2,121,753       339,358       10,011,075  

Redemptions

     (217,902     (7,288,211     (506,551     (15,730,103
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (104,421   $ (3,429,322     (37,408   $ (1,704,632
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     7,137     $ 238,428       8,990     $ 274,586  

Reinvestments

     7,144       246,731       38,639       1,135,232  

Redemptions

     (21,312     (712,698     (54,814     (1,693,352
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (7,031   $ (227,539     (7,185   $ (283,534
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (61,587,832     $ 36,453,154  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                       
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 31.41     $ 33.70     $ 37.28      $ 36.90      $ 28.92     $ 26.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.00 )(c)      (0.00 )(b)(c)      (0.03      (0.05      (0.00 )(c)      0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     4.65       1.63       1.51        3.78        9.18       2.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.65       1.63       1.48        3.73        9.18       2.86  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.42     0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (0.78     0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (1.20     0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 35.22     $ 31.41     $ 33.70      $ 37.28      $ 36.90     $ 28.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     14.80  (e)      5.40       2.88        11.14        32.77       10.97  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.75  (f)      0.75       0.74        0.76        0.75       0.78  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.73  (f)      0.73       0.73        0.75        0.74       0.78  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.01 )(f)      (0.00 )(b)(h)      (0.09      (0.13      (0.01     1.21  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      40       60        48        120       78  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 918.1     $ 863.5     $ 878.5      $ 831.2      $ 982.6     $ 571.6  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 28.61     $ 31.11     $ 34.85      $ 34.79      $ 27.33     $ 24.69  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.04     (0.07 )(b)      (0.12      (0.13      (0.08     0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     4.23       1.49       1.44        3.54        8.66       2.38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.19       1.42       1.32        3.41        8.58       2.64  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.34     0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (0.78     0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (1.12     0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 31.96     $ 28.61     $ 31.11      $ 34.85      $ 34.79     $ 27.33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     14.64  (e)      5.16       2.60        10.88        32.43       10.69  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.00  (f)      1.00       0.99        1.01        1.00       1.03  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.98  (f)      0.98       0.98        1.00        0.99       1.03  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.26 )(f)      (0.25 )(b)      (0.35      (0.37      (0.25     0.98  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      40       60        48        120       78  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 177.2     $ 167.7     $ 181.7      $ 198.6      $ 201.9     $ 84.1  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                        
     Class D  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 30.85     $ 33.20     $ 36.83      $ 36.52      $ 28.63      $ 25.82  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.02     (0.03 )(b)      (0.07      (0.08      (0.04      0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     4.56       1.60       1.50        3.74        9.09        2.51  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.54       1.57       1.43        3.66        9.05        2.81  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.38      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (0.78      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (1.16      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 34.55     $ 30.85     $ 33.20      $ 36.83      $ 36.52      $ 28.63  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     14.71  (e)      5.29       2.78        11.06        32.63        10.88  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.85  (f)      0.85       0.84        0.86        0.85        0.88  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.83  (f)      0.83       0.83        0.85        0.84        0.88  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.11 )(f)      (0.10 )(b)      (0.20      (0.22      (0.13      1.06  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      40       60        48        120        78  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 88.6     $ 82.3     $ 89.8      $ 101.3      $ 107.1      $ 99.9  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 30.71     $ 33.08     $ 36.73      $ 36.46      $ 28.58      $ 25.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.03     (0.05 )(b)      (0.09      (0.10      (0.06      0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     4.55       1.60       1.50        3.72        9.09        2.50  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.52       1.55       1.41        3.62        9.03        2.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.37      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (0.78      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.84     (3.92     (5.06      (3.35      (1.15      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 34.39     $ 30.71     $ 33.08      $ 36.73      $ 36.46      $ 28.58  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     14.71  (e)      5.25       2.72        10.96        32.59        10.82  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.90  (f)      0.90       0.89        0.91        0.90        0.93  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.88  (f)      0.88       0.88        0.90        0.89        0.93  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.16 )(f)      (0.15 )(b)      (0.25      (0.28      (0.17      1.04  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      40       60        48        120        78  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 10.2     $ 9.4     $ 10.3      $ 11.2      $ 11.7      $ 10.3  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.
(d)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(e)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(h)   Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets was less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, D and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to broker commission recapture, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and net operating losses. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $39,042,384. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $23,342,813. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 149,151,082      $ 0      $ 269,561,386  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$4,183,442      0.750   Of the first $500 million
     0.700   Of the next $500 million
     0.650   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Frontier Capital Management Company, LLC (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, the Adviser has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum reduction    Average Daily Net Assets
0.050%    On the first $500 million
0.025%    Over $850 million and less than $1 billion
(0.025)%    On the next $250 million

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

 

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Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, D, and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, D, and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, D, and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, D, and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.10% per year for Class D Shares, and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$—    $ 25,138,144      $ 132,110,262      $ 136,736,489      $ 132,110,262      $ 161,874,633  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term

Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$—    $ 28,382,089      $ 162,253,825      $      $ 190,635,914  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

 

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Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
33,047,370      1,068,519        2,369,647  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     34,058,418        2,427,119  

Robert Boulware

     34,046,663        2,438,874  

Susan C. Gause

     34,081,840        2,403,696  

Nancy Hawthorne

     34,105,958        2,379,578  

Barbara A. Nugent

     34,120,561        2,364,975  

John Rosenthal

     34,025,246        2,460,291  

Linda B. Strumpf

     34,084,714        2,400,822  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     34,072,173        2,413,364  

 

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Jennison Growth Portfolio

Managed by Jennison Associates LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Jennison Growth Portfolio returned 18.74%, 18.66%, and 18.69%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index1, returned 13.99%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

Equity markets advanced broadly in 2017’s first half. In the U.S., solid economic fundamentals, including moderate GDP (Gross Domestic Product) expansion, robust employment, and accelerating corporate profit growth, held sway over the new administration’s shaky start and Congress’s inaction. Inflation remained benign, as oil prices fell. The U.S. dollar declined against major world currencies, and gold and other major metal prices rose. The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target rate to 1.00%-1.25%. As the legislative process for altering health care policy extended well beyond the GOP’s original timetable, other legislation—raising the debt ceiling, passing a budget resolution, tax reform, and infrastructure spending—stalled. The firing of FBI director James Comey, which led to the appointment of a special counsel to assume his investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, stoked further political acrimony and impeded action on policies proposed during the 2016 campaign.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

Information Technology (“IT”) positions were key contributors to Portfolio outperformance, with both stock selection and an overweight benefiting absolute and relative return. Internet and mobile technologies have been transforming the world for some time, yet their impact, far from moderating, continues to grow. This inflection point in the broad-based effects of technology continues to be a major driver of returns and a key investment theme. Nowhere is this more dramatic than China. Alibaba’s financial results beat consensus expectations on most key metrics. The company operates China’s largest global online wholesale platform for small businesses, China’s largest online retail website, and China’s largest online third-party platform for brands and retailers. Tencent, China’s largest and most visited Internet service portal, continued to perform well fundamentally driven by its dominant position in China’s online gaming and instant messaging markets and its growing advertising and payment service efforts. Its revenue and earnings exceeded forecasts. Apple’s strength reflected the proliferation of the iOS platform across mobile phone, tablet, and personal computer landscapes as well as the financial power and attractive margins of the company’s hardware products. The technology of social media has changed how we interact with friends and family, and how and when we consume and share information. Facebook’s revenue and earnings beat consensus expectations, with user growth continuing to accelerate and engagement remaining solid. We believe that as the Internet-based social platform solidifies its dominant position, it continued to increase its appeal to both users and advertisers. Adobe Systems makes digital-imaging and print-publishing products as well as web-development tools and online-analytics software. Its revenue, operating margin, earnings, and cash flow beat projections. Nvidia transformed itself from a personal-computer-centric graphics provider to a company focused on key high-growth markets where we believe it can leverage its graphics expertise to offer high-value-added solutions. Its revenue and earnings exceeded expectations, and the company’s guidance likewise surpassed forecasts.

Technological innovation is affecting not only the Technology sector but many other industries, as well. In the Consumer sectors, it’s transforming the retail industry. Amazon’s proposed acquisition of Whole Foods potentially unlocks another large addressable market over the long term. It also suggests that food retailers will have to focus on e-commerce efforts and customer data to drive traffic. As Amazon’s business momentum continues, we believe investments in distribution, digital content, Prime Now/Amazon Fresh, Alexa/Echo, and India will continue to fuel growth. Technology is also altering the automotive industry. We continue to believe that Tesla is positioned to drive rapid growth in the adoption of electric autos. Its revenue and automobile gross margin were better than anticipated. Technology has also transformed how we plan and book travel. Priceline is benefitting from the secular shift to online travel spending, especially in markets with lower market penetration offering greater early-stage growth opportunities.

In Health Care, advances in human genome mapping and gene-sequencing technology have coupled with a new understanding of the underlying biology of diseases. The result is an innovation cycle in which companies are able to identify gene function and implement new technology platforms to develop drugs that more precisely target underlying disease mechanisms. We expect that productive research and development activity will yield effective disease treatments that improve the quality of patients’ lives – characteristics that have been the source of longer-term outperformance in the sector. However, Health Care holdings have been challenged of late. Alexion Pharmaceuticals declined on news of an investigation into its sales practices and a management shakeup. The Portfolio’s position was eliminated. Bristol-Myers Squibb fell on dashed hopes for an accelerated approval timeline for its combination of two drugs in the treatment of lung cancer.

Other detractors from Portfolio performance included Qualcomm and O’Reilly Automotive. Cellphone chipmaker Qualcomm fell on new and ongoing antitrust litigation. The position was eliminated by period end. O’Reilly Automotive’s revenue, earnings, and comparable-store sales missed estimates. The stock’s weakness also may have reflected concerns about online competition.

Energy positions Halliburton, EOG Resources, and Concho Resources declined along with the benchmark sector, as expectations that oil prices would stabilize and that oil field capital spending programs would accelerate have come into question. The Portfolio’s position in Halliburton was eliminated during the period.

 

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Jennison Growth Portfolio

Managed by Jennison Associates LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

The Portfolio is constructed through individual stock selection, based on the fundamentals of individual companies. Sector weights over the course of 2017’s first six months were largely stable. Relative to the Russell 1000 Growth benchmark, the Portfolio ended the period overweight IT and Consumer Discretionary, and underweight Industrials and Consumer Staples.

Kathleen A. McCarragher

Spiros “Sig” Segalas

Michael A. Del Balso

Portfolio Managers

Jennison Associates LLC

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Jennison Growth Portfolio

                     

Class A

       18.74          27.50          15.43          9.26  

Class B

       18.66          27.23          15.15          8.99  

Class E

       18.69          27.29          15.26          9.09  

Russell 1000 Growth Index

       13.99          20.42          15.30          8.91  

1 The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of the largest capitalized U.S. companies, within the Russell 1000 companies, that have higher price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Apple, Inc.      5.6  
Amazon.com, Inc.      4.9  
Facebook, Inc. - Class A      4.5  
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (ADR)      4.0  
Microsoft Corp.      3.7  
Netflix, Inc.      3.4  
Tencent Holdings, Ltd.      3.3  
MasterCard, Inc. - Class A      3.0  
Visa, Inc. - Class A      2.9  
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C      2.9  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      46.8  
Consumer Discretionary      25.9  
Health Care      11.5  
Financials      4.9  
Industrials      4.3  
Consumer Staples      2.5  
Energy      1.4  
Real Estate      1.3  
Materials      1.0  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Jennison Growth Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.54    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,187.40        $ 2.93  
   Hypothetical*      0.54    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.12        $ 2.71  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.79    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,186.60        $ 4.28  
   Hypothetical*      0.79    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.88        $ 3.96  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.69    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,186.90        $ 3.74  
   Hypothetical*      0.69    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.37        $ 3.46  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—99.6% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—2.0%  

Boeing Co. (The)

    280,802     $ 55,528,596  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—1.6%  

Tesla, Inc. (a) (b)

    125,279       45,302,139  
   

 

 

 
Banks—1.1%  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    346,634       31,682,348  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.9%  

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A

    128,073       24,811,582  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—6.2%  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)

    405,002       36,782,282  

Celgene Corp. (a)

    510,298       66,272,401  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    49,803       24,460,245  

Shire plc (ADR) (b)

    161,332       26,663,340  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    121,305       15,632,575  
   

 

 

 
      169,810,843  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—3.7%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    212,625       47,181,488  

Morgan Stanley

    480,904       21,429,082  

S&P Global, Inc.

    231,121       33,741,355  
   

 

 

 
      102,351,925  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—1.0%  

Albemarle Corp.

    250,004       26,385,422  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—1.3%  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    358,967       35,961,314  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—1.6%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    271,374       43,400,844  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—0.5%  

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

    498,067       13,806,417  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—3.5%  

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    549,655       55,135,893  

McDonald’s Corp.

    275,844       42,248,267  
   

 

 

 
      97,384,160  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—11.4%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

    138,673       134,235,464  

Expedia, Inc.

    172,916       25,755,838  

Netflix, Inc. (a)

    620,770       92,749,246  

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (a)

    32,620       61,016,362  
   

 

 

 
      313,756,910  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—17.6%  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (ADR) (a) (b)

    786,615       110,834,053  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a)

    84,576       78,628,616  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class C (a)

    86,841       78,915,022  

Facebook, Inc. - Class A (a)

    822,347       124,157,950  
Internet Software & Services—(Continued)  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    2,568,348     91,651,984  
   

 

 

 
      484,187,625  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—5.8%  

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

    673,669       81,817,100  

Visa, Inc. - Class A (b)

    844,622       79,208,651  
   

 

 

 
      161,025,751  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.2%  

Illumina, Inc. (a) (b)

    184,316       31,982,512  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—1.4%  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    239,817       38,327,553  
   

 

 

 
Media—2.1%  

Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A (a)

    135,893       45,775,557  

Time Warner, Inc.

    112,728       11,319,019  
   

 

 

 
      57,094,576  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—1.4%  

Concho Resources, Inc. (a)

    147,278       17,898,696  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    231,739       20,977,014  
   

 

 

 
      38,875,710  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—3.7%  

Allergan plc

    192,519       46,799,444  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    981,611       54,695,365  
   

 

 

 
      101,494,809  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.9%  

CSX Corp.

    434,820       23,723,779  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—4.4%  

Broadcom, Ltd.

    191,973       44,739,308  

NVIDIA Corp.

    526,825       76,157,822  
   

 

 

 
      120,897,130  
   

 

 

 
Software—13.4%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    623,954       35,921,032  

Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)

    526,198       74,425,445  

Microsoft Corp.

    1,473,978       101,601,304  

Red Hat, Inc. (a)

    345,818       33,112,073  

Salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

    811,197       70,249,660  

Splunk, Inc. (a) (b)

    359,615       20,458,497  

Workday, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    339,686       32,949,542  
   

 

 

 
      368,717,553  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—5.6%  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

    286,112       43,889,581  

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

    1,426,525       54,934,534  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) (b)

    142,059       31,073,985  

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (a)

    86,161       24,757,502  
   

 

 

 
      154,655,602  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—5.6%  

Apple, Inc.

    1,076,257     $ 155,002,533  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—1.7%  

adidas AG

    238,722       45,763,013  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,795,460,985)

      2,741,930,646  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—0.1%  
Repurchase Agreement—0.1%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $3,738,688 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,830,000 Federal Home Loan Bank zero coupon due 11/03/17 with a value of $3,815,657.

    3,738,651       3,738,651  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $3,738,651)

      3,738,651  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—9.1%  
Certificates of Deposit—5.3%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    7,468,632       7,484,250  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    5,500,000       5,499,945  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (d)

    4,550,000       4,550,837  

Bank of Nova Scotia Houston
1.492%, 11/03/17 (d)

    5,000,000       5,004,936  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    3,027,768       3,003,330  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,001,952  

BNP Paribas New York
1.524%, 08/04/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,500,298  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,001,125  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.125%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       1,000,022  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.314%, 11/07/17 (d)

    7,500,000       7,500,607  

1.466%, 10/25/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,059  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       999,990  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (d)

    2,900,000       2,900,363  

KBC Bank NV
1.220%, 07/26/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    12,000,000       12,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    7,500,000       7,499,925  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (d)

    8,900,000     8,905,390  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (d)

    10,000,000       9,995,400  

1.451%, 09/01/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,500,327  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (d)

    3,700,000       3,701,129  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (d)

    2,000,000       1,999,780  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,500,195  

1.584%, 08/21/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,000,738  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (d)

    10,000,000       10,007,200  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.480%, 08/09/17

    504,617       500,115  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (d)

    7,500,000       7,502,917  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,499,891  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (d)

    11,000,000       11,002,816  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    12,500,000       12,509,287  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (d)

    2,502,555       2,501,428  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (d)

    3,500,000       3,503,129  
   

 

 

 
      145,577,381  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.8%  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    9,000,000       9,007,013  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (d)

    14,100,000       14,100,818  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    4,000,000       4,001,381  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    4,500,000       4,499,672  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    4,998,882       4,999,361  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    1,250,000       1,250,075  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,002,702  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    5,000,000       5,002,001  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (d)

    5,300,000       5,305,284  
   

 

 

 
      50,168,307  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—1.6%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $783,764 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $815,812 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $799,368.

    783,694     $ 783,694  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $1,000,092 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $996,157 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $1,020,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $10,001,000 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $10,167,333 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $10,200,031.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $7,505,813 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,630 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $8,338,676.

    7,500,000       7,500,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $6,431,008 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $7,040,002.

    6,400,000       6,400,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $10,009,264 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $9,016,826 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $10,206,659.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $4,572,889 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $4,950,000.

    4,500,000       4,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $5,038,238 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $5,500,001.

    5,000,000       5,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      45,183,694  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.4%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    100,000     100,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    6,300,000       6,300,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      10,500,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $251,367,351)

      251,429,382  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—108.8%
(Cost $2,050,566,987) (e)

      2,997,098,679  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(8.8)%

      (243,668,284
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 2,753,430,395  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $245,450,226 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $251,386,148. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $2,050,566,987. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $961,152,435 and $(14,620,743), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $946,531,692.
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks           

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 55,528,596      $ —       $ —        $ 55,528,596  

Automobiles

     45,302,139        —         —          45,302,139  

Banks

     31,682,348        —         —          31,682,348  

Beverages

     24,811,582        —         —          24,811,582  

Biotechnology

     169,810,843        —         —          169,810,843  

Capital Markets

     102,351,925        —         —          102,351,925  

Chemicals

     26,385,422        —         —          26,385,422  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     35,961,314        —         —          35,961,314  

Food & Staples Retailing

     43,400,844        —         —          43,400,844  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     13,806,417        —         —          13,806,417  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     97,384,160        —         —          97,384,160  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

     313,756,910        —         —          313,756,910  

Internet Software & Services

     392,535,641        91,651,984       —          484,187,625  

IT Services

     161,025,751        —         —          161,025,751  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     31,982,512        —         —          31,982,512  

Machinery

     38,327,553        —         —          38,327,553  

Media

     57,094,576        —         —          57,094,576  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     38,875,710        —         —          38,875,710  

Pharmaceuticals

     101,494,809        —         —          101,494,809  

Road & Rail

     23,723,779        —         —          23,723,779  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     120,897,130        —         —          120,897,130  

Software

     368,717,553        —         —          368,717,553  

Specialty Retail

     99,721,068        54,934,534       —          154,655,602  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     155,002,533        —         —          155,002,533  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     —          45,763,013       —          45,763,013  

Total Common Stocks

     2,549,581,115        192,349,531       —          2,741,930,646  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          3,738,651       —          3,738,651  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          251,429,382       —          251,429,382  

Total Investments

   $ 2,549,581,115      $ 447,517,564     $ —        $ 2,997,098,679  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (251,386,148   $ —        $ (251,386,148

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 2,997,098,679  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     37,817,012  

Fund shares sold

     454,237  

Dividends and interest

     370,483  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     3,035,740,411  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     251,386,148  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     28,133,562  

Fund shares redeemed

     976,246  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     1,194,731  

Distribution and service fees

     176,985  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     155,569  

Other expenses

     286,775  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     282,310,016  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,753,430,395  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 1,621,941,842  

Undistributed net investment income

     5,567,784  

Accumulated net realized gain

     179,392,561  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     946,528,208  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,753,430,395  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 1,901,498,243  

Class B

     839,537,915  

Class E

     12,394,237  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     130,471,510  

Class B

     58,421,651  

Class E

     855,190  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 14.57  

Class B

     14.37  

Class E

     14.49  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $2,050,566,987.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $245,450,226.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 13,539,225  

Interest

     6,300  

Securities lending income

     851,157  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     14,396,682  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     8,126,721  

Administration fees

     42,988  

Custodian and accounting fees

     80,344  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     1,025,342  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     8,768  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     70,133  

Insurance

     8,961  

Miscellaneous

     41,387  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     9,470,296  

Less management fee waiver

     (1,084,694

Less broker commission recapture

     (51,707
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     8,333,895  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     6,062,787  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments

     179,848,560  

Foreign currency transactions

     (6,393
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     179,842,167  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     279,618,232  

Foreign currency transactions

     7,058  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     279,625,290  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     459,467,457  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 465,530,244  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $174,759.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 6,062,787     $ 6,998,309  

Net realized gain

     179,842,167       197,819,055  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     279,625,290       (203,964,428
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     465,530,244       852,936  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (6,092,912     (5,320,506

Class B

     (708,505     (166,514

Class E

     (21,896     (14,444

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (135,871,942     (235,463,323

Class B

     (60,767,920     (105,625,369

Class E

     (871,933     (1,446,696
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (204,335,108     (348,036,852
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (81,176,488     143,300,114  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     180,018,648       (203,883,802

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     2,573,411,747       2,777,295,549  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 2,753,430,395     $ 2,573,411,747  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 5,567,784     $ 6,328,310  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     949,251     $ 13,975,912       3,073,897     $ 42,526,889  

Reinvestments

     9,730,285       141,964,854       19,386,782       240,783,829  

Redemptions

     (15,024,722     (222,450,753     (11,647,772     (156,455,180
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (4,345,186   $ (66,509,987     10,812,907     $ 126,855,538  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     913,201     $ 13,455,745       3,234,110     $ 43,395,835  

Reinvestments

     4,272,163       61,476,425       8,629,030       105,791,883  

Redemptions

     (6,195,469     (90,059,222     (9,868,582     (132,583,024
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,010,105   $ (15,127,052     1,994,558     $ 16,604,694  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     60,779     $ 900,994       110,299     $ 1,490,776  

Reinvestments

     61,601       893,829       118,216       1,461,140  

Redemptions

     (90,688     (1,334,272     (229,835     (3,112,034
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     31,692     $ 460,551       (1,320   $ (160,118
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (81,176,488     $ 143,300,114  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 13.25     $ 15.30     $ 16.23     $ 15.82     $ 11.73     $ 12.14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

            

Net investment income (a)

     0.04       0.05       0.04       0.04       0.04       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     2.45       (0.16     1.67       1.26       4.25       1.88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.49       (0.11     1.71       1.30       4.29       1.95  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

            

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.05     (0.04     (0.05     (0.04     (0.06     (0.03

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.12     (1.90     (2.59     (0.85     (0.14     (2.33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.17     (1.94     (2.64     (0.89     (0.20     (2.36
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 14.57     $ 13.25     $ 15.30     $ 16.23     $ 15.82     $ 11.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     18.74  (c)      0.17       10.78       9.06       37.00       15.78  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.62  (d)      0.62       0.62       0.62       0.62       0.64  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.54  (d)      0.55       0.54       0.54       0.55       0.57  

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

     0.52  (d)      0.35       0.27       0.26       0.31       0.58  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     17  (c)      25       28       25       36       41  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 1,901.5     $ 1,786.2     $ 1,897.1     $ 2,047.5     $ 2,332.0     $ 1,744.7  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 13.06     $ 15.11     $ 16.05     $ 15.66     $ 11.61     $ 12.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

            

Net investment income (a)

     0.02       0.01       0.00  (f)      0.00  (f)      0.01       0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     2.42       (0.16     1.65       1.25       4.21       1.88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.44       (0.15     1.65       1.25       4.22       1.91  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

            

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.01     (0.00 )(g)      (0.00 )(g)      (0.01     (0.03     (0.00 )(g) 

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.12     (1.90     (2.59     (0.85     (0.14     (2.33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.13     (1.90     (2.59     (0.86     (0.17     (2.33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 14.37     $ 13.06     $ 15.11     $ 16.05     $ 15.66     $ 11.61  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     18.66  (c)      (0.13     10.54       8.74       36.73       15.56  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.87  (d)      0.87       0.87       0.87       0.87       0.89  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.79  (d)      0.80       0.79       0.79       0.80       0.82  

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

     0.27  (d)      0.10       0.02       0.01       0.06       0.30  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     17  (c)      25       28       25       36       41  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 839.5     $ 776.3     $ 867.6     $ 907.1     $ 976.7     $ 804.2  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 13.17     $ 15.22     $ 16.15     $ 15.75     $ 11.67     $ 12.09  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

            

Net investment income (a)

     0.03       0.03       0.02       0.02       0.02       0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     2.44       (0.16     1.66       1.25       4.24       1.88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.47       (0.13     1.68       1.27       4.26       1.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

            

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.03     (0.02     (0.02     (0.02     (0.04     (0.01

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.12     (1.90     (2.59     (0.85     (0.14     (2.33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.15     (1.92     (2.61     (0.87     (0.18     (2.34
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 14.49     $ 13.17     $ 15.22     $ 16.15     $ 15.75     $ 11.67  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     18.69  (c)      (0.01     10.66       8.86       36.90       15.58  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.77  (d)      0.77       0.77       0.77       0.77       0.79  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.69  (d)      0.70       0.69       0.69       0.70       0.72  

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

     0.37  (d)      0.20       0.12       0.11       0.16       0.38  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     17  (c)      25       28       25       36       41  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 12.4     $ 10.8     $ 12.6     $ 12.0     $ 12.5     $ 11.8  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(f)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.
(g)   Distributions from net investment income were less than $0.01.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Jennison Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Jennison Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Jennison Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $ 3,738,651. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $45,183,694. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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Jennison Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 459,631,439      $ 0      $ 741,852,999  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$8,126,721      0.700   Of the first $200 million
     0.650   Of the next $300 million
     0.600   Of the next $1.5 billion
     0.550   On amounts in excess of $2 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Jennison Associates LLC (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period January 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum    Average Daily Net Assets
0.100%    Of the first $200 million
0.050%    On the next $800 million
0.100%    On the next $1 billion
0.080%    On amounts in excess of $2 billion

 

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Jennison Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$5,501,464    $ 8,272,620      $ 342,535,388      $ 435,555,050      $ 348,036,852      $ 443,827,670  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$6,476,431    $ 197,548,587      $ 666,416,520      $      $ 870,441,538  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Jennison Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
176,805,238      6,701,636        12,699,052  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     181,563,593        14,642,333  

Robert Boulware

     181,212,710        14,993,216  

Susan C. Gause

     181,540,683        14,665,243  

Nancy Hawthorne

     181,533,763        14,672,164  

Barbara A. Nugent

     181,543,586        14,662,341  

John Rosenthal

     181,459,721        14,746,205  

Linda B. Strumpf

     181,415,505        14,790,421  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     181,469,858        14,736,068  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Managed by Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio returned 4.54%, 4.42%, and 4.47%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index1, returned 4.99%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The equity markets continued to climb during the period, extending the post-election rally and preserving positive trends since February of 2016. Underlying positive market action was a change in leadership between growth and value stocks. Over the first half of 2017, growth stocks had been outperforming value stocks. Similarly, large cap stocks outperformed small cap stocks. This marks a notable change from the rally following the U.S. Presidential election which favored domestically focused small cap stocks and value stocks like financials that are potential beneficiaries of fiscal stimulus, reduced regulation and higher interest rates. The market shift over the period reflected a more stable economic environment and lowered expectations for the Trump administration’s ability to implement policy changes. Sector leadership was concentrated in growth segments such as Health Care and Information Technology, while traditional value sectors such as Energy, Financials and Consumer Staples lagged. The difference in performance between small cap sectors was notable, despite overall market volatility tracking at historical lows. For instance, small cap Health Care stocks in the Russell 2000 Index were up over 22% during the first half of 2017, while the Energy sector was down almost 28%.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio underperformed the Russell 2000 Index during the six months ended June 30, 2017. Positive stock selection was offset by negative sector allocation. An underweight to the top-performing Health Care sector, despite solid stock selection, and a slight overweight to the bottom-performing Energy sector hurt the Portfolio’s overall return. Positive stock performance in the Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Health Care sectors were additive to the Portfolio’s results.

The largest detractors to performance were Synchronoss Technologies, U.S. Silica Holdings, and Genesco. In technology, Synchronoss Technologies, a provider of hosted storage, software and services to the telecommunications industry, surprised to the downside with some disappointing news. The company pre-announced a first-quarter earnings shortfall in late April. The company also announced the sudden departure of its new CEO and CFO, both of whom had only been with the company for a couple of weeks. We eliminated the holding over the period. U.S. Silica is a producer and logistical supplier of sand for energy and industrial markets. Investor concerns were focused on OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies) and the price of oil, as well as industry announcements of growth in sand mine capacity. We retained a constructive view in the stock driven by our belief of a good management team, a solid balance sheet, a diversified asset base, the industry trend of increased sand consumption on a per well basis, and the significantly under-appreciated last-mile logistical assets. Genesco is a mall based retailer of footwear and headwear, operating through Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, Schuh and Lids retail brands. While we believe retail in general has been weak and recent changes in fashion trends have negatively impacted the Journeys store concept, other brands such as Lids appear poised for improvement. In our view, the stock’s valuation was fundamentally attractive, and we maintained the position in anticipation of improving trends in the second half of the year.

The Portfolio’s top contributors to performance were Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Cynosure, and RingCentral. Marriott Vacations Worldwide, a developer of timeshare ownership properties operating under the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott brand names, was a top contributor over the period. The company reported another strong quarterly result, and expectations for further consolidation within the timeshare industry led to solid gains in the stock. We reduced the Portfolio’s holdings during the period to manage the position size, as valuations increased. Cynosure manufactures lasers for medical and aesthetic treatment applications. In February, Hologic acquired Cynosure at a 28% premium to its prior day closing price. The holding was sold during the first quarter. RingCentral offers a cloud-based service that replaces the need to install business communication systems (dubbed PBXs) on premise, offering advantages such as minimal upfront investment, rapid deployment and management ease. The company reported revenues that surpassed Wall Street estimates and the company raised 2017 guidance.

During the period, we added new stocks with attractive investment potential and eliminated holdings where valuations had exceeded our target levels or where fundamental trends strayed from our investment thesis. New positions included C&J Energy Services, a leading oilfield services company providing a range of well completion and well support services; Nautilus, a fitness equipment company; CenterState Banks, the holding company for CenterState Bank of Florida; Ingevity, a leading manufacturer of activated carbon used in gasoline emission control in cars, trucks and other vehicles; and Varex Imaging, who designs, manufactures, and sells x-ray imaging components and is a recent spin-out from Varian Medical. Eliminations included Cynosure and Nord Anglia Education (Hong Kong) which were both acquisition targets. Other sales included Life Storage and Gibraltar Industries on fundamental developments. Vail Resorts and WellCare Health Plans were eliminated on strength as both stocks had performed well and provided a source of funds for new ideas.

While we do not make major adjustments to the Portfolio based on near-term macroeconomic expectations, they are part of the mosaic of inputs and we can adjust position sizes to reflect our fundamental level of conviction and the risk/reward outlook. Sector weight changes during the six-month period ending June 30, 2017 were modest, resulting in slight changes to the positioning of the Portfolio.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Managed by Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

As a result of individual stock selection, the Portfolio’s weight in the Financials and Real Estate sectors was reduced and the Portfolio’s weight to the Health Care sector increased. As always, our focus remained on small cap companies where the stock price and valuation do not accurately reflect our assessment of the underlying value of the corporate enterprise.

Mark Burns

John Slavik

Joe Gatz

Jeff Schwartz

Portfolio Managers

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 2000 INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

       

6 Month

       1 Year       

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

                     

Class A

       4.54          20.93          14.04          8.13  

Class B

       4.42          20.64          13.76          7.86  

Class E

       4.47          20.75          13.87          7.96  

Russell 2000 Index

       4.99          24.60          13.70          6.92  

1 The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.      1.2  
Littelfuse, Inc.      1.1  
Chemical Financial Corp.      1.0  
Wintrust Financial Corp.      0.9  
Employers Holdings, Inc.      0.9  
LCI Industries      0.9  
ALLETE, Inc.      0.9  
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.      0.8  
Albany International Corp. - Class A      0.8  
RBC Bearings, Inc.      0.8  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Financials      19.9  
Information Technology      18.7  
Industrials      17.8  
Consumer Discretionary      15.3  
Health Care      10.6  
Real Estate      3.9  
Energy      3.7  
Materials      3.1  
Consumer Staples      2.4  
Utilities      1.5  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,045.40        $ 4.46  
   Hypothetical*      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.43        $ 4.41  

Class B(a)

   Actual      1.13    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,044.20        $ 5.73  
   Hypothetical*      1.13    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.19        $ 5.66  

Class E(a)

   Actual      1.03    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,044.70        $ 5.22  
   Hypothetical*      1.03    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.69        $ 5.16  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—97.5% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—2.0%  

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (a)

    81,921     $ 1,703,957  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

    64,350       3,137,062  

Hexcel Corp.

    30,287       1,598,851  

KLX, Inc. (a)

    19,605       980,250  

Mercury Systems, Inc. (a)

    40,037       1,685,157  
   

 

 

 
      9,105,277  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.2%  

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (a)

    55,053       1,095,555  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—3.0%  

Adient plc

    33,516       2,191,276  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (b)

    38,074       1,374,472  

Dorman Products, Inc. (a)

    20,316       1,681,555  

Fox Factory Holding Corp. (a)

    76,780       2,733,368  

Horizon Global Corp. (a) (b)

    111,073       1,595,008  

LCI Industries

    39,028       3,996,467  
   

 

 

 
      13,572,146  
   

 

 

 
Banks—13.0%  

BancorpSouth, Inc.

    89,585       2,732,343  

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

    57,069       2,674,824  

Bryn Mawr Bank Corp.

    66,092       2,808,910  

Cathay General Bancorp

    90,289       3,426,468  

CenterState Banks, Inc.

    69,623       1,730,828  

Chemical Financial Corp.

    90,814       4,396,306  

CVB Financial Corp.

    128,647       2,885,552  

First Financial Bancorp

    121,533       3,366,464  

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

    41,971       1,855,118  

Home BancShares, Inc.

    99,277       2,471,997  

Iberiabank Corp.

    38,475       3,135,712  

LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc.

    44,495       1,696,594  

PacWest Bancorp

    59,942       2,799,291  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

    61,707       3,875,200  

Popular, Inc.

    75,510       3,149,522  

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

    42,944       2,758,723  

Renasant Corp.

    40,260       1,760,972  

Signature Bank (a)

    17,609       2,527,420  

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (a)

    33,961       2,628,581  

Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    71,247       1,749,114  

UMB Financial Corp.

    10,304       771,357  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

    56,274       4,301,585  
   

 

 

 
      59,502,881  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.4%  

Cott Corp. (b)

    123,495       1,783,268  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—1.1%  

Genomic Health, Inc. (a)

    40,396       1,314,890  

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    82,175       1,551,464  

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    63,214       1,039,870  

Prothena Corp. plc (a) (b)

    18,041       976,379  
   

 

 

 
      4,882,603  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—2.2%  

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (b)

    56,655     3,220,270  

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (a)

    43,018       1,978,828  

Masonite International Corp. (a)

    29,564       2,232,082  

Patrick Industries, Inc. (a)

    16,831       1,226,139  

Trex Co., Inc. (a)

    22,299       1,508,750  
   

 

 

 
      10,166,069  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—1.9%  

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (a)

    64,345       1,477,361  

Financial Engines, Inc. (b)

    41,697       1,526,111  

Hercules Capital, Inc. (b)

    72,230       956,325  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    11,991       2,411,390  

Stifel Financial Corp. (a)

    53,544       2,461,953  
   

 

 

 
      8,833,140  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—1.9%  

AdvanSix, Inc. (a)

    81,841       2,556,713  

Cabot Corp.

    33,522       1,791,081  

Ingevity Corp. (a)

    37,116       2,130,458  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    33,085       2,421,822  
   

 

 

 
      8,900,074  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—3.1%  

Clean Harbors, Inc. (a)

    26,285       1,467,492  

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

    37,693       1,765,163  

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

    73,609       3,089,370  

Kimball International, Inc. - Class B

    60,960       1,017,422  

Knoll, Inc.

    38,226       766,431  

LSC Communications, Inc.

    64,341       1,376,897  

Viad Corp.

    66,814       3,156,962  

West Corp.

    65,591       1,529,582  
   

 

 

 
      14,169,319  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—1.0%  

ARRIS International plc (a)

    64,351       1,803,115  

Digi International, Inc. (a)

    95,393       968,239  

Viavi Solutions, Inc. (a)

    168,632       1,775,695  
   

 

 

 
      4,547,049  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—1.0%  

Granite Construction, Inc. (b)

    31,516       1,520,332  

MYR Group, Inc. (a)

    27,808       862,604  

Primoris Services Corp.

    60,917       1,519,270  

Quanta Services, Inc. (a)

    24,049       791,693  
   

 

 

 
      4,693,899  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials—0.8%  

Summit Materials, Inc. - Class A (a)

    62,578       1,806,627  

U.S. Concrete, Inc. (a) (b)

    26,382       2,072,306  
   

 

 

 
      3,878,933  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—0.7%  

Green Dot Corp. - Class A (a)

    24,646       949,611  

PRA Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    55,417       2,100,304  
   

 

 

 
      3,049,915  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Distributors—0.8%  

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.

    61,419     $ 2,030,512  

Pool Corp.

    14,084       1,655,856  
   

 

 

 
      3,686,368  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—1.7%  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.

    52,979       2,010,553  

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (a)

    25,402       1,961,289  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

    26,857       2,105,857  

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. (a)

    147,097       1,809,293  
   

 

 

 
      7,886,992  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—0.5%  

FNFV Group (a)

    145,845       2,304,351  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.6%  

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

    39,504       1,584,111  

ORBCOMM, Inc. (a)

    88,898       1,004,547  
   

 

 

 
      2,588,658  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—0.9%  

ALLETE, Inc.

    55,503       3,978,455  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.6%  

Generac Holdings, Inc. (a)

    35,446       1,280,664  

TPI Composites, Inc. (a)

    74,238       1,371,918  
   

 

 

 
      2,652,582  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—3.9%  

Belden, Inc.

    29,998       2,262,749  

II-VI, Inc. (a)

    101,450       3,479,735  

IPG Photonics Corp. (a)

    15,184       2,203,199  

Kimball Electronics, Inc. (a)

    23,162       418,074  

Littelfuse, Inc.

    30,010       4,951,650  

Methode Electronics, Inc.

    37,627       1,550,232  

Rogers Corp. (a)

    16,434       1,785,061  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

    60,772       1,008,815  
   

 

 

 
      17,659,515  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—2.3%  

C&J Energy Services, Inc. (a)

    74,404       2,549,825  

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a) (b)

    20,571       1,003,865  

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (a)

    56,654       883,802  

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (a)

    67,192       1,669,721  

RPC, Inc. (b)

    91,061       1,840,343  

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.

    67,138       2,382,728  
   

 

 

 
      10,330,284  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—3.9%  

American Campus Communities, Inc.

    50,208       2,374,838  

CubeSmart

    96,732       2,325,437  

CyrusOne, Inc.

    37,480       2,089,510  

Hersha Hospitality Trust

    75,629       1,399,893  

iStar, Inc. (a)

    126,428       1,522,193  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    6,995       737,133  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—(Continued)  

National Retail Properties, Inc.

    36,977     1,445,801  

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (b)

    164,831       3,163,107  

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

    55,974       1,535,926  

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (b)

    57,386       1,383,003  
   

 

 

 
      17,976,841  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—0.4%  

SpartanNash Co.

    69,016       1,791,655  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—1.3%  

Darling Ingredients, Inc. (a)

    89,572       1,409,863  

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

    6,991       923,301  

Post Holdings, Inc. (a)

    32,904       2,554,996  

SunOpta, Inc. (a)

    108,794       1,109,699  
   

 

 

 
      5,997,859  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—4.2%  

AtriCure, Inc. (a) (b)

    53,633       1,300,600  

Halyard Health, Inc. (a)

    55,540       2,181,611  

Inogen, Inc. (a)

    16,476       1,572,140  

Insulet Corp. (a) (b)

    40,951       2,101,196  

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (a)

    59,384       2,265,500  

Neogen Corp. (a)

    18,542       1,281,438  

NxStage Medical, Inc. (a)

    49,321       1,236,477  

Penumbra, Inc. (a) (b)

    11,178       980,870  

Spectranetics Corp. (The) (a) (b)

    63,378       2,433,715  

Varex Imaging Corp. (a)

    59,235       2,002,143  

Wright Medical Group NV (a) (b)

    66,990       1,841,555  
   

 

 

 
      19,197,245  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—1.9%  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (a)

    41,997       1,639,983  

HealthEquity, Inc. (a)

    45,945       2,289,439  

PharMerica Corp. (a)

    73,609       1,932,236  

Teladoc, Inc. (a) (b)

    51,495       1,786,877  

Tivity Health, Inc. (a)

    27,561       1,098,306  
   

 

 

 
      8,746,841  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Technology—0.5%  

Medidata Solutions, Inc. (a)

    32,125       2,512,175  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—3.5%  

Caesars Entertainment Corp. (a) (b)

    145,101       1,741,212  

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (a)

    76,567       937,946  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

    19,332       3,543,556  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (a)

    40,141       939,299  

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (b)

    6,635       1,109,704  

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (b)

    26,948       3,173,127  

Planet Fitness, Inc. - Class A (b)

    72,467       1,691,380  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.

    24,309       1,449,059  

Wingstop, Inc. (b)

    48,013       1,483,602  
   

 

 

 
      16,068,885  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—1.1%  

Helen of Troy, Ltd. (a)

    24,675       2,321,917  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Household Durables—(Continued)  

Installed Building Products, Inc. (a)

    32,348     $ 1,712,827  

iRobot Corp. (a) (b)

    13,095       1,101,813  
   

 

 

 
      5,136,557  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—0.3%  

HRG Group, Inc. (a)

    82,704       1,464,688  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—0.5%  

Raven Industries, Inc.

    63,565       2,116,715  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—2.7%  

Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. (a)

    34,991       521,366  

Employers Holdings, Inc.

    95,755       4,050,436  

First American Financial Corp.

    36,778       1,643,609  

Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. - Class A (a)

    24,507       575,915  

ProAssurance Corp.

    45,299       2,754,179  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    21,990       2,823,296  
   

 

 

 
      12,368,801  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—1.4%  

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. - Class A (a)

    85,575       834,356  

HSN, Inc.

    22,661       722,886  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    28,384       1,533,304  

Liberty Ventures - Series A (a)

    60,890       3,183,938  
   

 

 

 
      6,274,484  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—3.2%  

2U, Inc. (a) (b)

    46,355       2,174,977  

CommerceHub, Inc. - Series C (a)

    49,308       859,932  

Envestnet, Inc. (a)

    36,329       1,438,628  

IAC/InterActiveCorp (a)

    22,653       2,338,696  

LogMeIn, Inc.

    16,995       1,775,977  

Mimecast, Ltd. (a) (b)

    46,278       1,239,325  

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a)

    51,696       1,910,167  

Quotient Technology, Inc. (a) (b)

    89,480       1,029,020  

Wix.com, Ltd. (a)

    27,795       1,934,532  
   

 

 

 
      14,701,254  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—3.8%  

Acxiom Corp. (a)

    51,450       1,336,671  

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (a)

    23,463       1,022,987  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    46,137       1,501,298  

CSG Systems International, Inc.

    25,784       1,046,315  

DST Systems, Inc.

    49,944       3,081,545  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)

    60,573       5,292,263  

InterXion Holding NV (a)

    42,443       1,943,040  

WEX, Inc. (a)

    22,459       2,341,800  
   

 

 

 
      17,565,919  
   

 

 

 
Leisure Products—0.4%  

Nautilus, Inc. (a) (b)

    98,103       1,878,672  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.2%  

Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (a) (b)

    46,992       1,285,231  

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (a)

    26,239       1,968,188  
Life Sciences Tools & Services—(Continued)  

VWR Corp. (a)

    69,696     2,300,665  
   

 

 

 
      5,554,084  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—4.5%  

Alamo Group, Inc.

    15,694       1,425,172  

Albany International Corp. - Class A

    69,120       3,691,008  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    18,279       727,504  

Astec Industries, Inc.

    23,509       1,304,984  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

    60,543       1,539,003  

EnPro Industries, Inc.

    30,064       2,145,668  

John Bean Technologies Corp.

    30,622       3,000,956  

Middleby Corp. (The) (a)

    5,222       634,525  

RBC Bearings, Inc. (a)

    36,118       3,675,368  

Standex International Corp.

    27,048       2,453,254  
   

 

 

 
      20,597,442  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.2%  

Kirby Corp. (a)

    14,365       960,300  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.2%  

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. (b)

    42,010       920,019  

EW Scripps Co. (The) - Class A (a)

    95,644       1,703,420  

Gray Television, Inc. (a)

    70,512       966,014  

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. - Class A

    33,185       1,750,509  
   

 

 

 
      5,339,962  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.3%  

Ferroglobe Representation & Warranty Insurance Trust (a) (c)

    141,548       0  

Haynes International, Inc.

    37,282       1,353,709  
   

 

 

 
      1,353,709  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—0.6%  

NorthWestern Corp.

    45,896       2,800,574  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.4%  

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,832       1,739,443  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—1.5%  

Arch Coal, Inc. - Class A (b)

    26,357       1,800,183  

Gulfport Energy Corp. (a)

    58,149       857,698  

PDC Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    20,052       864,441  

QEP Resources, Inc. (a)

    116,408       1,175,721  

SRC Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    308,833       2,078,446  
   

 

 

 
      6,776,489  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—1.7%  

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    34,181       926,989  

Akorn, Inc. (a)

    53,846       1,805,995  

Catalent, Inc. (a)

    58,046       2,037,415  

Dermira, Inc. (a) (b)

    31,161       908,031  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    47,792       2,059,835  
   

 

 

 
      7,738,265  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description  

Shares

    Value  
Professional Services—1.5%  

Insperity, Inc.

    28,305     $ 2,009,655  

Korn/Ferry International

    80,832       2,791,129  

WageWorks, Inc. (a)

    29,660       1,993,152  
   

 

 

 
      6,793,936  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—1.0%  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. - Class A (a)

    28,230       1,930,650  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

    28,758       2,738,912  
   

 

 

 
      4,669,562  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—3.0%  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (a)

    6,978       451,407  

Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (a) (b)

    52,286       2,263,984  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    28,759       1,935,481  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    19,943       1,922,505  

Semtech Corp. (a)

    75,590       2,702,342  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    24,610       1,682,094  

Teradyne, Inc.

    86,372       2,593,751  
   

 

 

 
      13,551,564  
   

 

 

 
Software—3.6%  

Blackbaud, Inc.

    20,043       1,718,687  

Callidus Software, Inc. (a)

    69,674       1,686,111  

CommVault Systems, Inc. (a)

    26,750       1,510,037  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (a)

    33,836       2,324,872  

HubSpot, Inc. (a)

    23,364       1,536,183  

RealPage, Inc. (a)

    37,329       1,341,978  

RingCentral, Inc. - Class A (a)

    64,742       2,366,320  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) (a) (b)

    8,870       1,863,232  

Verint Systems, Inc. (a)

    50,416       2,051,931  
   

 

 

 
      16,399,351  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—1.3%  

Camping World Holdings, Inc. - Class A (b)

    66,606       2,054,795  

Genesco, Inc. (a)

    38,244       1,296,471  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a)

    44,399       899,080  

Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.

    77,198       1,594,139  
   

 

 

 
      5,844,485  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—0.2%  

Cray, Inc. (a)

    48,293       888,591  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.5%  

Columbia Sportswear Co.

    16,513       958,745  

Steven Madden, Ltd. (a)

    34,245       1,368,088  
   

 

 

 
      2,326,833  
   

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—1.1%  

Essent Group, Ltd. (a)

    40,814       1,515,832  

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. - Class C

    28,323       1,832,498  

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

    57,331       1,554,817  
   

 

 

 
      4,903,147  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—1.0%  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a)

    31,907     1,563,443  

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (a)

    34,660       757,321  

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (a)

    38,840       2,022,010  
   

 

 

 
      4,342,774  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $311,919,118)

      445,646,435  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—2.2%  
Repurchase Agreement—2.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $10,174,399 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $10,370,000 Federal National Mortgage Association at 0.875% due 10/26/17 with a value of $10,378,400.

    10,174,297       10,174,297  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $10,174,297)

      10,174,297  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—10.8%  
Certificates of Deposit—4.5%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    497,909       498,950  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    1,500,000       1,499,985  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (e)

    750,000       750,138  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    302,777       300,333  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (e)

    1,000,000       1,000,976  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (e)

    500,000       500,562  

Chiba Bank, Ltd., New York
1.170%, 07/11/17

    1,000,000       999,988  

Credit Suisse AG New York 1.366%, 10/06/17 (e)

    500,000       500,124  

1.466%, 10/25/17 (e)

    1,500,000       1,500,089  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       999,990  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (e)

    300,000       300,037  

KBC Bank NV
1.220%, 07/26/17

    1,400,000       1,400,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    500,000       500,015  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (e)

    1,000,000       1,000,606  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (e)

    750,000       749,655  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (e)

    1,000,000       1,000,305  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.584%, 08/21/17 (e)

    2,250,000       2,250,830  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (e)

    800,000     $ 800,311  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (e)

    400,000       399,971  

1.377%, 10/11/17 (e)

    200,000       200,141  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (e)

    1,000,000       1,000,301  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (e)

    1,200,000       1,200,892  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (e)

    700,715       700,400  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (e)

    300,000       300,268  
   

 

 

 
      20,354,867  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.9%  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    996,841       999,674  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    1,250,000       1,250,974  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (e)

    1,000,000       1,000,345  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (e)

    1,000,000       999,927  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.170%, 07/20/17

    997,205       999,363  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (e)

    1,500,000       1,502,027  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    1,495,339       1,498,590  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (e)

    500,000       500,498  
   

 

 

 
      8,751,398  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—3.2%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $524,417 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $545,860 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $534,858.

    524,370       524,370  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $202,375 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $220,000.

    200,000       200,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $1,000,092 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $996,157 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $1,020,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $5,565,557 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $5,658,121 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $5,676,317.

    5,565,000     5,565,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $1,501,163 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $326 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $1,667,735.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,105,330 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,210,000.

    1,100,000       1,100,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.250% to be repurchased at $1,500,156 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,352,524 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $1,530,999.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $203,240 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $220,000.

    200,000       200,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,007,648 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $2,000,197 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,003,526 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $2,040,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      14,589,370  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—1.2%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    400,000       400,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    1,100,000       1,100,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—(Continued)  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000     $ 2,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      5,600,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $49,286,467)

      49,295,635  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—110.5%
(Cost $371,379,882) (f)

      505,116,367  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(10.5)%

      (48,064,754
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 457,051,613  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $47,614,176 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $49,280,156. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(c)   Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.0% of net assets.
(d)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(e)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(f)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $371,379,882. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $141,529,883 and $(7,793,398), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $133,736,485.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1- unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks            

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 9,105,277      $ —        $ —        $ 9,105,277  

Air Freight & Logistics

     1,095,555        —          —          1,095,555  

Auto Components

     13,572,146        —          —          13,572,146  

Banks

     59,502,881        —          —          59,502,881  

Beverages

     1,783,268        —          —          1,783,268  

Biotechnology

     4,882,603        —          —          4,882,603  

Building Products

     10,166,069        —          —          10,166,069  

Capital Markets

     8,833,140        —          —          8,833,140  

Chemicals

     8,900,074        —          —          8,900,074  

Commercial Services & Supplies

     14,169,319        —          —          14,169,319  

Communications Equipment

     4,547,049        —          —          4,547,049  

Construction & Engineering

     4,693,899        —          —          4,693,899  

Construction Materials

     3,878,933        —          —          3,878,933  

Consumer Finance

     3,049,915        —          —          3,049,915  

Distributors

     3,686,368        —          —          3,686,368  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Diversified Consumer Services

   $ 7,886,992      $ —       $ —        $ 7,886,992  

Diversified Financial Services

     2,304,351        —         —          2,304,351  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     2,588,658        —         —          2,588,658  

Electric Utilities

     3,978,455        —         —          3,978,455  

Electrical Equipment

     2,652,582        —         —          2,652,582  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     17,659,515        —         —          17,659,515  

Energy Equipment & Services

     10,330,284        —         —          10,330,284  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     17,976,841        —         —          17,976,841  

Food & Staples Retailing

     1,791,655        —         —          1,791,655  

Food Products

     5,997,859        —         —          5,997,859  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     19,197,245        —         —          19,197,245  

Health Care Providers & Services

     8,746,841        —         —          8,746,841  

Health Care Technology

     2,512,175        —         —          2,512,175  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     16,068,885        —         —          16,068,885  

Household Durables

     5,136,557        —         —          5,136,557  

Household Products

     1,464,688        —         —          1,464,688  

Industrial Conglomerates

     2,116,715        —         —          2,116,715  

Insurance

     12,368,801        —         —          12,368,801  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

     6,274,484        —         —          6,274,484  

Internet Software & Services

     14,701,254        —         —          14,701,254  

IT Services

     17,565,919        —         —          17,565,919  

Leisure Products

     1,878,672        —         —          1,878,672  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     5,554,084        —         —          5,554,084  

Machinery

     20,597,442        —         —          20,597,442  

Marine

     960,300        —         —          960,300  

Media

     5,339,962        —         —          5,339,962  

Metals & Mining

     1,353,709        0       —          1,353,709  

Multi-Utilities

     2,800,574        —         —          2,800,574  

Multiline Retail

     1,739,443        —         —          1,739,443  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     6,776,489        —         —          6,776,489  

Pharmaceuticals

     7,738,265        —         —          7,738,265  

Professional Services

     6,793,936        —         —          6,793,936  

Road & Rail

     4,669,562        —         —          4,669,562  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     13,551,564        —         —          13,551,564  

Software

     16,399,351        —         —          16,399,351  

Specialty Retail

     5,844,485        —         —          5,844,485  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     888,591        —         —          888,591  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     2,326,833        —         —          2,326,833  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     4,903,147        —         —          4,903,147  

Trading Companies & Distributors

     4,342,774        —         —          4,342,774  

Total Common Stocks

     445,646,435        0       —          445,646,435  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          10,174,297       —          10,174,297  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          49,295,635       —          49,295,635  

Total Investments

   $ 445,646,435      $ 59,469,932     $ —        $ 505,116,367  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (49,280,156   $ —        $ (49,280,156

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 505,116,367  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     2,321,168  

Fund shares sold

     352,675  

Dividends and interest

     257,957  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     508,048,167  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     49,280,156  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     956,468  

Fund shares redeemed

     203,359  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     307,647  

Distribution and service fees

     37,439  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,161  

Other expenses

     109,324  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     50,996,554  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 457,051,613  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 299,981,866  

Undistributed net investment income

     330,495  

Accumulated net realized gain

     23,002,767  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     133,736,485  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 457,051,613  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 262,324,098  

Class B

     164,536,428  

Class E

     30,191,087  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     994,380  

Class B

     653,909  

Class E

     117,601  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 263.81  

Class B

     251.62  

Class E

     256.72  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $371,379,882.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $47,614,176.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 2,177,488  

Interest

     3,234  

Securities lending income

     154,760  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     2,335,482  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     2,044,306  

Administration fees

     7,296  

Custodian and accounting fees

     20,242  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     205,283  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     22,690  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     35,593  

Insurance

     1,431  

Miscellaneous

     5,900  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     2,408,393  

Less management fee waiver

     (177,556

Less broker commission recapture

     (10,380
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     2,220,457  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     115,025  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain on investments

     23,183,248  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (3,170,098
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     20,013,150  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 20,128,175  
  

 

 

 

 

(a) Net of foreign withholding taxes of $4,998.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 115,025     $ 1,535,336  

Net realized gain

     23,183,248       29,731,611  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,170,098     44,701,960  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     20,128,175       75,968,907  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (766,898     (785,353

Class B

     (115,507     (107,250

Class E

     (48,669     (47,516

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (17,072,061     (21,737,937

Class B

     (11,251,238     (14,860,492

Class E

     (2,031,748     (2,652,217
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (31,286,121     (40,190,765
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     7,944,310       (3,980,889
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (3,213,636     31,797,253  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     460,265,249       428,467,996  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 457,051,613     $ 460,265,249  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 330,495     $ 1,146,544  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     30,276     $ 8,321,116       21,038     $ 5,240,084  

Reinvestments

     67,746       17,838,959       96,584       22,523,290  

Redemptions

     (70,899     (19,507,239     (113,164     (27,833,327
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     27,123     $ 6,652,836       4,458     $ (69,953
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     16,288     $ 4,290,210       29,994     $ 6,988,544  

Reinvestments

     45,253       11,366,745       67,057       14,967,742  

Redemptions

     (54,806     (14,438,641     (105,996     (25,281,449
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     6,735     $ 1,218,314       (8,945   $ (3,325,163
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     2,857     $ 764,603       2,454     $ 610,403  

Reinvestments

     8,118       2,080,417       11,872       2,699,733  

Redemptions

     (10,347     (2,771,860     (16,210     (3,895,909
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     628     $ 73,160       (1,884   $ (585,773
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 7,944,310       $ (3,980,889
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                        
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 270.77     $ 250.78     $ 290.12      $ 322.61      $ 250.37      $ 224.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (a)

     0.21       1.15  (b)      1.19        0.91        0.53        1.56  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     12.07       43.25       (2.32      8.06        94.94        30.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     12.28       44.40       (1.13      8.97        95.47        32.29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.83     (0.85     (0.46      (0.14      (1.29      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (18.41     (23.56     (37.75      (41.32      (21.94      (5.98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (19.24     (24.41     (38.21      (41.46      (23.23      (5.98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 263.81     $ 270.77     $ 250.78      $ 290.12      $ 322.61      $ 250.37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.54  (d)      19.27       (1.50      3.76        41.04        14.55  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.96  (e)      0.96       0.96        0.96        0.95        0.97  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.88  (e)      0.88       0.88        0.88        0.88        0.89  

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

     0.15  (e)      0.47  (b)      0.43        0.31        0.19        0.65  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     15  (d)      34       36        35        36        38  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 262.3     $ 261.9     $ 241.5      $ 269.1      $ 286.0      $ 222.5  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 258.82     $ 240.67     $ 280.08      $ 313.49      $ 243.89      $ 218.94  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.13     0.51  (b)      0.48        0.18        (0.18      0.96  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     11.53       41.37       (2.14      7.73        92.38        29.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     11.40       41.88       (1.66      7.91        92.20        30.93  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.19     (0.17     0.00        0.00        (0.66      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (18.41     (23.56     (37.75      (41.32      (21.94      (5.98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (18.60     (23.73     (37.75      (41.32      (22.60      (5.98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 251.62     $ 258.82     $ 240.67      $ 280.08      $ 313.49      $ 243.89  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.42  (d)      18.97       (1.74      3.50        40.68        14.27  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.21  (e)      1.21       1.21        1.21        1.20        1.22  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     1.13  (e)      1.13       1.13        1.13        1.13        1.14  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.10 )(e)      0.22  (b)      0.18        0.06        (0.07      0.41  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     15  (d)      34       36        35        36        38  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 164.5     $ 167.5     $ 157.9      $ 179.5      $ 190.1      $ 151.2  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                        
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 263.82     $ 244.89     $ 284.11      $ 317.10      $ 246.44      $ 220.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

               

Net investment income (a)

     0.00  (g)      0.76  (b)      0.76        0.46        0.09        1.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     11.75       42.15       (2.23      7.87        93.41        30.28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     11.75       42.91       (1.47      8.33        93.50        31.46  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

               

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.44     (0.42     0.00        0.00        (0.90      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (18.41     (23.56     (37.75      (41.32      (21.94      (5.98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (18.85     (23.98     (37.75      (41.32      (22.84      (5.98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 256.72     $ 263.82     $ 244.89      $ 284.11      $ 317.10      $ 246.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.47  (d)      19.09       (1.64      3.60        40.83        14.38  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.11  (e)      1.11       1.11        1.11        1.10        1.12  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     1.03  (e)      1.03       1.03        1.03        1.03        1.04  

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

     0.00  (h)(e)      0.31  (b)      0.28        0.16        0.03        0.50  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     15  (d)      34       36        35        36        38  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 30.2     $ 30.9     $ 29.1      $ 33.9      $ 38.3      $ 33.1  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to $0.03 per share and 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.
(h)   Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets was less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to broker commission recapture, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances, distribution re-designations and real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $10,174,297. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $14,589,370. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 68,974,801      $ 0      $ 92,690,078  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$2,044,306      0.900   Of the first $500 million
     0.850   On amounts in excess of $500 million

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
  0.050   Of the first $200 million
  0.100   On the next $300 million
  0.050   On amounts in excess of $500 million

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:    

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$1,101,754    $ 410,528      $ 39,089,011      $ 60,274,042      $ 40,190,765      $ 60,684,570  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$1,238,555    $ 30,081,353      $ 136,999,794      $      $ 168,319,702  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
1,605,543      55,681        87,797  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     1,648,176        100,846  

Robert Boulware

     1,648,501        100,521  

Susan C. Gause

     1,651,727        97,295  

Nancy Hawthorne

     1,651,477        97,544  

Barbara A. Nugent

     1,650,156        98,866  

John Rosenthal

     1,646,965        102,056  

Linda B. Strumpf

     1,650,292        98,730  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     1,652,538        96,484  

 

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Managed by Loomis, Sayles & Company L.P.

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio returned 14.32%, 14.06%, and 14.11%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index1, returned 9.97%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The equity markets continued to climb during the period, extending the post-election rally and preserving positive trends since February of 2016. Underlying positive market action was a change in leadership between growth and value stocks. Over the first half of 2017, growth stocks had been outperforming value stocks. Similarly, large cap stocks outperformed small cap stocks. This marks a notable change from the rally following the U.S. Presidential election which favored domestically focused small cap stocks and value stocks like financials that are potential beneficiaries of fiscal stimulus, reduced regulation and higher interest rates. The market shift over the last few months reflected a more stable economic environment and lowered expectations for the Trump administration’s ability to implement policy changes. Not surprisingly, growth areas of the market regained their leadership roles, as Information Technology and Health Care sectors outperformed during the period. Biotechnology stocks have been particularly strong, up over 33% (as measured by the industry group in the Russell 2000 Growth Index). Overall, the environment favored growth during the first half of the year.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed the Russell 2000 Growth Index during the period. Positive stock selection, primarily within the Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors, contributed to relative results. The Portfolio’s overweight position in the Energy sector detracted over the period as Energy declined significantly during the quarter.

The Portfolio’s top stock contributors were RingCentral, Wix.com and Medidata Solutions. RingCentral is a leading provider of software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) solution for business communications. The company reported a strong quarter driven by accelerated subscription revenue growth. Wix.com is a leading internet-based web development platform with more than 100 million registered users worldwide. The stock has benefited significantly based roughly on 40% annual growth in revenue and billings, combined with steady improvement in margins and free cash flow. Medidata Solutions, a provider of cloud-based applications for the clinical trial process, announced a multi-year contract with a large pharmaceutical company, and also saw solid results from its cross-selling efforts.

The Portfolio’s largest detractors were Team, PDC Energy, and Acorda Therapeutics. Team, a specialized industrial services company, reported a weak fourth quarter. The company experienced uneven ordering patterns from its customers due to depressed oil prices and subsequent deferral of necessary maintenance work. The company refrained from giving any 2017 guidance until visibility in spending patterns from customers improves. PDC Energy declined during the time period, as weakness in Energy negatively impacted the stock despite the company reporting steady sequential production growth. Acorda Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company with a commercialized multiple sclerosis drug and two Parkinson’s drugs in late-stage development, received bad news on the last day of the first quarter. The patent court rejected the company’s attempt to extend the life of its patents, and the market immediately discounted the loss of Acorda’s exclusive position.

Sector weights during the six-month period ending June 30, 2017 did change in a few sectors on both an absolute and relative basis. The changes were primarily the result of our bottom-up, stock selection investment process. The Portfolio’s weight in the Information Technology sector increased during the time period, particularly in the software and SaaS groups. We added selectively to those groups, but market appreciation also factored into the Portfolio’s absolute exposure being increased. Industrials and Health Care exposures also increased slightly during the period through additions to aerospace and defense within Industrials and providers within Health Care. Consumer Discretionary exposure was decreased over the time period as we sold out of a few names in the restaurant and leisure group that no longer met our investment criteria.

Mark Burns

John Slavik

Portfolio Managers

Loomis, Sayles & Company L.P.

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

                     

Class A

       14.32          23.73          14.10          7.34  

Class B

       14.06          23.37          13.79          7.08  

Class E

       14.11          23.50          13.91          7.18  

Russell 2000 Growth Index

       9.97          24.40          13.98          7.82  

1 The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of those Russell 2000 companies (small capitalization companies) that have higher price-to book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Medidata Solutions, Inc.      1.7  
Spectranetics Corp. (The)      1.6  
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.      1.6  
RingCentral, Inc.- Class A      1.6  
Guidewire Software, Inc.      1.6  
HealthEquity, Inc.      1.5  
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.      1.5  
IPG Photonics Corp.      1.5  
2U, Inc.      1.5  
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.      1.4  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      28.5  
Health Care      24.3  
Industrials      18.2  
Consumer Discretionary      15.3  
Financials      8.1  
Energy      1.8  
Telecommunication Services      1.7  
Materials      0.5  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30, 2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,143.20        $ 4.68  
   Hypothetical*      0.88    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.43        $ 4.41  

Class B(a)

   Actual      1.13    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,140.60        $ 6.00  
   Hypothetical*      1.13    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.19        $ 5.66  

Class E(a)

   Actual      1.03    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,141.10        $ 5.47  
   Hypothetical*      1.03    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.69        $ 5.16  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

BHFTII-3


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—98.4% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—2.9%  

Hexcel Corp.

    73,812     $ 3,896,535  

KLX, Inc. (a)

    47,782       2,389,100  

Mercury Systems, Inc. (a)

    98,012       4,125,325  
   

 

 

 
      10,410,960  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.7%  

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (a)

    134,165       2,669,883  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—3.1%  

Dorman Products, Inc. (a)

    49,511       4,098,026  

Fox Factory Holding Corp. (a)

    98,667       3,512,545  

LCI Industries (b)

    34,655       3,548,672  
   

 

 

 
      11,159,243  
   

 

 

 
Banks—3.8%  

Chemical Financial Corp.

    72,666       3,517,761  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

    65,874       4,136,887  

Renasant Corp.

    98,116       4,291,594  

UMB Financial Corp.

    25,187       1,885,499  
   

 

 

 
      13,831,741  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—3.3%  

Genomic Health, Inc. (a)

    98,445       3,204,385  

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    200,261       3,780,928  

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    154,054       2,534,188  

Prothena Corp. plc (a) (b)

    43,967       2,379,494  
   

 

 

 
      11,898,995  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—3.0%  

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (b)

    78,135       4,441,194  

Patrick Industries, Inc. (a)

    41,019       2,988,234  

Trex Co., Inc. (a)

    54,344       3,676,915  
   

 

 

 
      11,106,343  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—2.6%  

Financial Engines, Inc.

    101,616       3,719,146  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    29,223       5,876,745  
   

 

 

 
      9,595,891  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.5%  

Ingevity Corp. (a)

    30,808       1,768,379  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—1.2%  

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

    91,860       4,301,804  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—2.0%  

Granite Construction, Inc.

    76,805       3,705,073  

Primoris Services Corp.

    148,457       3,702,518  
   

 

 

 
      7,407,591  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—0.6%  

Green Dot Corp. - Class A (a)

    60,177       2,318,620  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—1.1%  

Pool Corp.

    34,322     4,035,237  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—2.7%  

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (a)

    61,905       4,779,685  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

    65,453       5,132,170  
   

 

 

 
      9,911,855  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—1.7%  

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

    96,272       3,860,507  

ORBCOMM, Inc. (a)

    216,647       2,448,111  
   

 

 

 
      6,308,618  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.9%  

Generac Holdings, Inc. (a)

    86,383       3,121,018  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—2.3%  

II-VI, Inc. (a)

    91,417       3,135,603  

IPG Photonics Corp. (a)

    37,005       5,369,426  
   

 

 

 
      8,505,029  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—1.3%  

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a) (b)

    50,131       2,446,393  

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (a)

    138,067       2,153,845  
   

 

 

 
      4,600,238  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—10.0%  

AtriCure, Inc. (a) (b)

    130,706       3,169,620  

Inogen, Inc. (a)

    40,422       3,857,067  

Insulet Corp. (a)

    99,798       5,120,635  

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (a)

    144,719       5,521,030  

Neogen Corp. (a)

    45,187       3,122,874  

NxStage Medical, Inc. (a)

    120,196       3,013,314  

Penumbra, Inc. (a) (b)

    27,294       2,395,049  

Spectranetics Corp. (The) (a)

    154,453       5,930,995  

Wright Medical Group NV (a) (b)

    163,255       4,487,880  
   

 

 

 
      36,618,464  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—4.6%  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (a)

    102,348       3,996,689  

HealthEquity, Inc. (a) (b)

    111,970       5,579,465  

Teladoc, Inc. (a) (b)

    125,496       4,354,711  

Tivity Health, Inc. (a)

    67,296       2,681,746  
   

 

 

 
      16,612,611  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Technology—1.7%  

Medidata Solutions, Inc. (a)

    78,290       6,122,278  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—2.7%  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (a)

    97,824       2,289,082  

Planet Fitness, Inc. - Class A

    176,603       4,121,914  

Wingstop, Inc. (b)

    117,049       3,616,814  
   

 

 

 
      10,027,810  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-4


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description       
    
Shares
    Value  
Household Durables—1.9%  

Installed Building Products, Inc. (a)

    78,835     $ 4,174,313  

iRobot Corp. (a) (b)

    31,979       2,690,713  
   

 

 

 
      6,865,026  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—7.7%  

2U, Inc. (a) (b)

    112,968       5,300,459  

Envestnet, Inc. (a)

    88,534       3,505,946  

LogMeIn, Inc.

    41,418       4,328,181  

Mimecast, Ltd. (a)

    113,217       3,031,951  

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    125,983       4,655,072  

Quotient Technology, Inc. (a)

    218,066       2,507,759  

Wix.com, Ltd. (a)

    67,736       4,714,426  
   

 

 

 
      28,043,794  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—4.2%  

Acxiom Corp. (a)

    125,385       3,257,502  

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (a)

    57,288       2,497,757  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)

    55,808       4,875,945  

InterXion Holding NV (a)

    103,434       4,735,209  
   

 

 

 
      15,366,413  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—2.2%  

Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (a) (b)

    114,520       3,132,122  

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (a)

    63,945       4,796,514  
   

 

 

 
      7,928,636  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—3.2%  

Albany International Corp. - Class A

    53,876       2,876,978  

Astec Industries, Inc.

    57,293       3,180,335  

Middleby Corp. (The) (a)

    12,726       1,546,336  

RBC Bearings, Inc. (a)

    41,129       4,185,287  
   

 

 

 
      11,788,936  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—1.2%  

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (a)

    99,509       4,239,083  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—0.6%  

PDC Energy, Inc. (a)

    48,868       2,106,699  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—2.6%  

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    83,301       2,259,123  

Dermira, Inc. (a)

    75,940       2,212,892  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    116,471       5,019,900  
   

 

 

 
      9,491,915  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—1.3%  

WageWorks, Inc. (a)

    72,282       4,857,350  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—4.6%  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    70,087       4,716,855  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    48,602       4,685,233  

Semtech Corp. (a)

    93,833       3,354,530  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    59,976       4,099,359  
   

 

 

 
      16,855,977  
   

 

 

 
Software—9.6%  

Blackbaud, Inc. (b)

    48,845     4,188,459  

Callidus Software, Inc. (a)

    169,796       4,109,063  

CommVault Systems, Inc. (a)

    65,192       3,680,088  

Guidewire Software, Inc. (a)

    82,459       5,665,758  

HubSpot, Inc. (a)

    56,938       3,743,674  

RealPage, Inc. (a)

    90,973       3,270,479  

RingCentral, Inc. - Class A (a)

    157,779       5,766,823  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) (a) (b)

    21,618       4,541,077  
   

 

 

 
      34,965,421  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—1.1%  

Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.

    188,133       3,884,946  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—1.6%  

Columbia Sportswear Co.

    40,243       2,336,509  

Steven Madden, Ltd. (a)

    83,457       3,334,107  
   

 

 

 
      5,670,616  
   

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—1.0%  

Essent Group, Ltd. (a)

    99,465       3,694,130  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—2.9%  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a)

    77,758       3,810,142  

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (a)

    84,497       1,846,260  

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (a)

    94,654       4,927,687  
   

 

 

 
      10,584,089  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $261,246,533)

      358,675,639  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—2.2%  
Repurchase Agreement—2.2%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at
0.120% to be repurchased at $8,022,391 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $8,175,000 Federal Home Loan Bank at 1.125% due 04/25/18 with a value of $8,183,085.

    8,022,311       8,022,311  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $8,022,311)

      8,022,311  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—16.0%  
Certificates of Deposit—6.3%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV

   

Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    746,863       748,425  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    1,000,000       999,990  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (d)

    750,000       750,138  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    605,554       600,666  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,976  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (d)

    500,000     $ 500,562  

Chiba Bank, Ltd., New York
1.170%, 07/11/17

    1,500,000       1,499,982  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.366%, 10/06/17 (d)

    500,000       500,124  

1.466%, 10/25/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,500,089  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       999,990  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (d)

    400,000       400,050  

KBC Bank NV
1.220%, 07/26/17

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    500,000       500,015  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,606  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (d)

    1,250,000       1,249,425  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (d)

    700,000       700,213  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (d)

    500,000       500,405  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.584%, 08/21/17 (d)

    2,250,000       2,250,830  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.330%, 02/08/18 (d)

    300,000       299,973  

1.551%, 08/01/17 (d)

    500,000       500,195  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.377%, 10/11/17 (d)

    200,000       200,141  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,256  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (d)

    900,000       900,271  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    1,500,000       1,501,114  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (d)

    1,001,022       1,000,571  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (d)

    400,000       400,358  
   

 

 

 
      23,005,365  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—3.0%  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    1,993,681       1,999,348  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    1,250,000       1,250,974  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,345  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,927  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.170%, 07/20/17

    1,994,410       1,998,726  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,001,351  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    1,993,786       1,998,120  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (d)

    700,000       700,698  
   

 

 

 
      10,949,489  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—4.3%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $361,463 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $376,243 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $368,660.

    361,431     361,431  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $202,375 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $220,000.

    200,000       200,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $2,900,266 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $2,888,855 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $2,958,000.

    2,900,000       2,900,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London

   

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $3,500,350 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,558,567 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $3,570,011.

    3,500,000       3,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $3,002,325 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $652 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $3,335,471.

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $351,696 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $385,000.

    350,000       350,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $508,099 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $550,000.

    500,000       500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,007,648 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $4,000,393 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $6,007,053 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $4,080,000.

    4,000,000       4,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      15,811,431  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—2.4%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.060%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000     $ 2,000,000  

1.150%, 07/03/17

    200,000       200,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    500,000       500,000  

Nordea Bank New York
1.050%, 07/03/17

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    1,100,000       1,100,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    1,300,000       1,300,000  
   

 

 

 
      8,600,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments (Cost $58,356,884)

      58,366,285  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—116.6%
(Cost $327,625,728) (e)

      425,064,235  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(16.6)%

      (60,389,438
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 364,674,797  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $57,068,875 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $58,346,746. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $327,625,728. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $102,206,573 and $(4,768,066), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $97,438,507.

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 358,675,639      $ —       $ —        $ 358,675,639  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          8,022,311       —          8,022,311  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          58,366,285       —          58,366,285  

Total Investments

   $ 358,675,639      $ 66,388,596     $ —        $ 425,064,235  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (58,346,746   $ —        $ (58,346,746

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 425,064,235  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     1,262,977  

Fund shares sold

     12,989  

Dividends and interest

     39,201  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     426,379,402  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     58,346,746  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     2,328,273  

Fund shares redeemed

     592,811  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     244,732  

Distribution and service fees

     13,860  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,469  

Other expenses

     75,714  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     61,704,605  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 364,674,797  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 245,666,955  

Accumulated net investment loss

     (898,789

Accumulated net realized gain

     22,468,124  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     97,438,507  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 364,674,797  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 294,612,599  

Class B

     63,035,293  

Class E

     7,026,905  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     21,858,729  

Class B

     4,981,146  

Class E

     539,928  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption
Price Per Share

 

Class A

   $ 13.48  

Class B

     12.65  

Class E

     13.01  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $327,625,728.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $57,068,875.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends

   $ 648,615  

Interest

     4,149  

Securities lending income

     172,390  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     825,154  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     1,601,412  

Administration fees

     5,739  

Custodian and accounting fees

     14,622  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     76,958  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     4,990  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     17,315  

Insurance

     1,188  

Miscellaneous

     5,711  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,793,587  

Less management fee waiver

     (153,140

Less broker commission recapture

     (8,838
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     1,631,609  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

     (806,455
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain on investments

     22,778,040  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     25,815,083  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     48,593,123  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 47,786,668  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment loss

   $ (806,455   $ (164,590

Net realized gain

     22,778,040       16,681,440  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     25,815,083       3,075,213  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     47,786,668       19,592,063  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

    

Net realized capital gains

    

Class A

     (13,532,335     (30,426,236

Class B

     (3,071,571     (6,865,485

Class E

     (330,190     (718,244
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (16,934,096     (38,009,965
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital share transactions

     (13,245,344     (16,090,966
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     17,607,228       (34,508,868

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     347,067,569       381,576,437  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 364,674,797     $ 347,067,569  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss

 

End of period

   $ (898,789   $ (92,334
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     267,260     $ 3,489,370       443,531     $ 5,365,293  

Reinvestments

     1,017,469       13,532,335       2,678,366       30,426,236  

Redemptions

     (2,119,501     (28,133,301     (4,200,459     (51,411,522
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (834,772   $ (11,111,596     (1,078,562   $ (15,619,993
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

        

Sales

     130,639     $ 1,650,432       305,780     $ 3,440,459  

Reinvestments

     245,922       3,071,571       640,437       6,865,485  

Redemptions

     (553,408     (6,933,824     (948,429     (10,789,006
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (176,847   $ (2,211,821     (2,212   $ (483,062
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

        

Sales

     34,186     $ 442,847       27,839     $ 333,581  

Reinvestments

     25,696       330,190       65,295       718,244  

Redemptions

     (54,193     (694,964     (89,074     (1,039,736
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     5,689     $ 78,073       4,060     $ 12,089  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (13,245,344     $ (16,090,966
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                       
    Class A  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
      2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 12.36     $ 13.07     $ 14.70      $ 16.55      $ 11.13      $ 10.01  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment loss (a)

    (0.03     (0.00 )(b)(c)      (0.04      (0.06      (0.07      (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.79       0.69       0.47        0.11        5.49        1.15  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    1.76       0.69       0.43        0.05        5.42        1.12  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net realized capital gains

    (0.64     (1.40     (2.06      (1.90      0.00        0.00  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.64     (1.40     (2.06      (1.90      0.00        0.00  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 13.48     $ 12.36     $ 13.07      $ 14.70      $ 16.55      $ 11.13  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

    14.32  (e)      6.21       1.73        1.22        48.70        11.19  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

    0.96  (f)      0.96       0.95        0.95        0.95        0.96  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

    0.88  (f)      0.87       0.86        0.86        0.86        0.87  

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%)

    (0.41 )(f)      (0.00 )(c)(h)      (0.26      (0.40      (0.53      (0.26

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

    21  (e)      53       64        56        58        74  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

  $ 294.6     $ 280.6     $ 310.7      $ 355.8      $ 402.4      $ 311.0  
    Class B  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
      2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 11.66     $ 12.43     $ 14.11      $ 16.01      $ 10.79      $ 9.73  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment loss (a)

    (0.04     (0.03 )(c)      (0.07      (0.09      (0.10      (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.67       0.66       0.45        0.09        5.32        1.11  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

    1.63       0.63       0.38        0.00        5.22        1.06  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net realized capital gains

    (0.64     (1.40     (2.06      (1.90      0.00        0.00  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (0.64     (1.40     (2.06      (1.90      0.00        0.00  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 12.65     $ 11.66     $ 12.43      $ 14.11      $ 16.01      $ 10.79  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

    14.06  (e)      6.05       1.43        0.94        48.38        10.89  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

    1.21  (f)      1.21       1.20        1.20        1.20        1.21  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

    1.13  (f)      1.12       1.11        1.11        1.11        1.12  

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%)

    (0.66 )(f)      (0.25 )(c)      (0.51      (0.65      (0.77      (0.51

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

    21  (e)      53       64        56        58        74  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

  $ 63.0     $ 60.1     $ 64.2      $ 71.9      $ 80.7      $ 60.4  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.97     $ 12.71     $ 14.37     $ 16.25     $ 10.94     $ 9.86  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

            

Net investment loss (a)

     (0.04     (0.02 )(c)      (0.06     (0.08     (0.09     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1.72       0.68       0.46       0.10       5.40       1.12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.68       0.66       0.40       0.02       5.31       1.08  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.64     (1.40     (2.06     (1.90     0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.64     (1.40     (2.06     (1.90     0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.01     $ 11.97     $ 12.71     $ 14.37     $ 16.25     $ 10.94  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     14.11  (e)      6.16       1.55       1.05       48.54       10.95  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.11  (f)      1.11       1.10       1.10       1.10       1.11  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     1.03  (f)      1.02       1.01       1.01       1.01       1.02  

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%)

     (0.56 )(f)      (0.15 )(c)      (0.41     (0.55     (0.67     (0.41

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     21  (e)      53       64       56       58       74  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 7.0     $ 6.4     $ 6.7     $ 7.4     $ 8.7     $ 6.3  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.
(c)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.02% of average net assets, respectively.
(d)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(e)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(h)   Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets was less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to net operating losses, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $8,022,311. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $15,811,431. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 73,871,962      $ 0      $ 98,005,008  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$1,601,412      0.900   Of the first $500 million
     0.850   On amounts in excess of $500 million

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.050%    On the first $100 million
0.100%    On the next $400 million
0.050%    On amounts in excess of $500 million

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of

 

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Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$—    $      $ 38,009,965      $ 55,079,215      $ 38,009,965      $ 55,079,215  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$—    $ 16,748,734      $ 71,498,870      $      $ 88,247,604  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
25,926,036      653,320        2,172,506  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     26,796,608        1,955,255  

Robert Boulware

     26,905,617        1,846,246  

Susan C. Gause

     26,763,186        1,988,676  

Nancy Hawthorne

     26,841,124        1,910,738  

Barbara A. Nugent

     26,714,973        2,036,890  

John Rosenthal

     26,900,586        1,851,276  

Linda B. Strumpf

     26,749,165        2,002,697  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     26,814,138        1,937,725  

 

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MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Managed by MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, E and G shares of the MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio returned 2.12%, 2.00%, 2.07%, and 1.97%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index1, returned 2.27%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The Federal Open Market Committee (the “Committee”) met four times during the six-month period and twice raised the Federal Funds Rate by 25 basis points during the March and June meetings to increase the Federal Funds Rate target to 1.00% to 1.25%. The Committee had noted improvements in the labor market, household spending and business investment as the main drivers of the moderate expansion of the economy. Inflation had been moving towards the Federal Reserve’s (the “Fed”) 2% long-run target before decreasing to 1.7% in April. The Committee still expects inflation to normalize towards its long-run target given employment is at its maximum sustainable levels.

As of the end of June, the Committee is maintaining the size of the Fed’s balance sheet containing Treasury and Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (“MBS”), but will begin to implement balance sheet normalization later this year. According to the Policy and Normalization Principles and Plans, the Committee will reinvest proceeds from holdings only to the extent that they exceed gradually increasing caps on reductions in security holdings. The Committee will begin gradually reducing its holdings by $6 billion a month in Treasury and $4 billion in Agency MBS. Those caps will be increased over the next year to $30 billion a month for Treasury and $20 billion a month for Agency MBS. By limiting the number of securities that the market needs to absorb, the caps should guard against potential market strains.

The conclusion of the U.S. presidential election and increased probability of a Republican controlled congress to pass pro-growth policies sustained a rally in equity and fixed income risk markets initially. Those optimistic projections have been tempered by the reality of the current political process and the equity rally subsided, but volatility remains very low. The S&P 500 Index returned 5.5% in the first quarter but weakened slightly in the second quarter to finish the first half of 2017 at 9.34%. The risk rally and historically low volatility led to a flatter fixed income curve. The difference between 2-year and 10-year Treasury rates decreased 46 basis points to 0.93% at the end of the second quarter. The 10-year Treasury declined 15 basis points to 2.31% and the 30-year Treasury declined 23 basis points to 2.84%.

The Corporate sector was the strongest-performing Index sector for the six-month period on a total return basis. Total returns for the Index sectors were: 3.80% for Corporate; 2.70% for Government-Related; 2.18% for Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities; 1.87% for Treasury; 1.35% for MBS and 1.14% for Asset-Backed Securities.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD-END POSITIONING

The Portfolio is managed utilizing a Stratified Sampling approach where the objective is to track the performance of the Index by holding a subset of Index constituents and neutralizing exposures across key characteristics (i.e., duration, term structure, high sector, sub-sector, quality). Factors that impact tracking error include: sampling, transaction costs, contributions and withdrawals.

Stacey Lituchy

Jason Chapin

Brian Leonard

Portfolio Managers

MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year        Since Inception2  
MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio                           

Class A

       2.12          -0.62          1.94          4.25           

Class B

       2.00          -0.80          1.69          3.99           

Class E

       2.07          -0.69          1.79          4.10           

Class G

       1.97          -0.93          1.63                   3.35  
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index        2.27          -0.31          2.21          4.48           

1The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

2 Inception dates of the Class A, Class B, Class E and Class G shares are 11/9/98,1/2/01, 5/1/01 and 4/28/09, respectively.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies      67.3  
Corporate Bonds & Notes      27.8  
Foreign Government      1.5  
Mortgage-Backed Securities      1.4  
Municipals      0.6  
Asset-Backed Securities      0.5  

 

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MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.27    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.20        $ 1.35  
   Hypothetical*      0.27    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.46        $ 1.35  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.52    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.00        $ 2.60  
   Hypothetical*      0.52    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.22        $ 2.61  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.42    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.70        $ 2.10  
   Hypothetical*      0.42    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.71        $ 2.11  

Class G(a)

   Actual      0.57    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.70        $ 2.85  
   Hypothetical*      0.57    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.97        $ 2.86  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—67.3% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—28.5%  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool
2.500%, 12/01/27

    3,402,199     $ 3,441,335  

2.500%, 02/01/28

    2,631,540       2,660,300  

2.500%, 07/01/28

    4,723,233       4,774,854  

2.500%, 10/01/28

    2,963,405       2,995,792  

2.500%, 03/01/30

    3,015,722       3,041,307  

2.500%, 09/01/31

    4,539,723       4,565,788  

2.500%, 01/01/32

    1,454,149       1,462,498  

2.500%, 04/01/32

    2,946,612       2,963,957  

3.000%, 01/01/27

    1,305,386       1,342,297  

3.000%, 02/01/27

    2,179,425       2,241,219  

3.000%, 03/01/27

    1,141,349       1,173,711  

3.000%, 01/01/29

    5,215,036       5,360,509  

3.000%, 10/01/29

    2,313,751       2,377,789  

3.000%, 06/01/30

    2,825,292       2,901,457  

3.000%, 02/01/32

    1,899,954       1,950,680  

3.500%, 02/01/26

    1,955,624       2,036,426  

3.500%, 03/01/26

    866,953       902,774  

3.500%, 05/01/29

    2,088,474       2,175,015  

4.000%, 04/01/19

    39,113       40,490  

4.000%, 05/01/19

    74,285       76,901  

4.000%, 01/01/20

    195,097       201,970  

4.000%, 06/01/24

    328,777       343,525  

4.000%, 11/01/24

    1,742,831       1,821,008  

4.500%, 07/01/18

    68,998       69,758  

4.500%, 05/01/19

    42,361       43,379  

4.500%, 08/01/24

    419,925       443,005  

4.500%, 06/01/25

    787,991       833,566  

5.000%, 06/01/18

    8,611       8,818  

5.000%, 01/01/19

    37,756       38,664  

5.000%, 02/01/20

    107,675       111,135  

5.000%, 01/01/22

    152,315       158,712  

5.000%, 02/01/24

    477,856       502,496  

5.500%, 11/01/17

    810       810  

5.500%, 02/01/18

    4,294       4,316  

5.500%, 04/01/18

    38,541       38,833  

6.000%, 09/01/17

    239       239  

Fannie Mae 20 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 02/01/33

    1,723,874       1,752,541  

3.000%, 08/01/35

    2,404,388       2,444,052  

3.000%, 05/01/36

    3,375,494       3,425,540  

3.500%, 04/01/32

    1,578,612       1,643,886  

3.500%, 09/01/35

    2,421,852       2,517,207  

4.000%, 02/01/31

    716,900       760,303  

4.500%, 08/01/30

    450,603       483,825  

5.000%, 02/01/24

    182,522       199,257  

5.000%, 09/01/25

    136,324       148,824  

5.500%, 07/01/23

    102,544       113,497  

5.500%, 01/01/24

    67,854       75,102  

5.500%, 07/01/24

    178,714       197,804  

5.500%, 07/01/25

    151,487       167,668  

7.000%, 10/01/21

    7,622       8,056  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
2.500%, 08/01/46

    3,781,230       3,647,644  

3.000%, 08/01/42

    1,504,890       1,511,225  

3.000%, 09/01/42

    2,009,909       2,018,370  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 11/01/42

    2,472,120     2,482,527  

3.000%, 12/01/42

    4,695,616       4,715,383  

3.000%, 01/01/43

    1,215,006       1,220,121  

3.000%, 02/01/43

    4,418,255       4,436,234  

3.000%, 03/01/43

    5,141,715       5,162,638  

3.000%, 05/01/43

    3,667,547       3,682,472  

3.000%, 07/01/43

    9,638,153       9,677,374  

3.000%, 09/01/43

    1,852,334       1,859,872  

3.000%, 05/01/45

    3,377,063       3,380,734  

3.000%, 05/01/46

    3,516,081       3,513,632  

3.000%, 06/01/46

    4,499,508       4,496,375  

3.000%, 08/01/46

    4,555,772       4,552,600  

3.000%, 10/01/46

    9,469,275       9,462,680  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    2,475,663       2,473,938  

3.000%, 02/01/47

    9,854,848       9,847,985  

3.500%, 12/01/40

    1,822,250       1,882,077  

3.500%, 03/01/42

    1,256,067       1,296,333  

3.500%, 04/01/42

    2,690,890       2,777,152  

3.500%, 05/01/42

    3,042,356       3,139,885  

3.500%, 06/01/42

    2,311,992       2,386,108  

3.500%, 08/01/42

    1,492,241       1,540,078  

3.500%, 09/01/42

    4,442,638       4,585,056  

3.500%, 10/01/42

    2,153,993       2,223,044  

3.500%, 01/01/43

    1,870,064       1,930,013  

3.500%, 02/01/43

    3,014,226       3,110,853  

3.500%, 04/01/43

    3,510,835       3,620,865  

3.500%, 06/01/43

    1,965,438       2,027,035  

3.500%, 08/01/44

    2,225,474       2,290,623  

3.500%, 02/01/45

    3,222,203       3,316,530  

3.500%, 03/01/45

    5,102,127       5,243,584  

3.500%, 04/01/45

    6,262,150       6,435,768  

3.500%, 09/01/45

    10,525,672       10,817,497  

3.500%, 11/01/45

    3,689,363       3,791,651  

3.500%, 01/01/46

    4,094,988       4,208,521  

3.500%, 03/01/46

    4,125,651       4,240,001  

3.500%, 05/01/46

    3,397,156       3,491,315  

3.500%, 04/01/47

    8,739,069       8,982,466  

4.000%, 08/01/39

    1,088,962       1,149,793  

4.000%, 09/01/39

    906,284       956,910  

4.000%, 12/01/39

    1,118,569       1,181,054  

4.000%, 06/01/40

    1,652,372       1,744,874  

4.000%, 09/01/40

    716,525       756,637  

4.000%, 12/01/40

    5,466,956       5,773,005  

4.000%, 01/01/41

    2,797,245       2,953,943  

4.000%, 02/01/41

    3,426,435       3,618,517  

4.000%, 12/01/41

    1,248,676       1,318,676  

4.000%, 02/01/42

    1,395,255       1,472,968  

4.000%, 09/01/43

    2,038,192       2,147,078  

4.000%, 02/01/44

    3,082,339       3,243,709  

4.000%, 05/01/44

    2,304,918       2,425,587  

4.000%, 08/01/44

    3,298,323       3,471,000  

4.000%, 10/01/44

    1,958,025       2,060,534  

4.000%, 11/01/44

    4,098,637       4,313,213  

4.000%, 01/01/45

    3,298,058       3,470,722  

4.000%, 03/01/45

    2,593,461       2,729,103  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-4


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
4.000%, 10/01/45

    3,553,412     $ 3,739,261  

4.000%, 03/01/47

    1,404,819       1,478,839  

4.000%, 05/01/47

    1,871,546       1,968,332  

4.000%, 06/01/47

    3,785,868       3,985,345  

4.500%, 08/01/33

    231,083       249,291  

4.500%, 10/01/33

    220,645       238,031  

4.500%, 04/01/34

    74,657       80,074  

4.500%, 01/01/39

    102,481       110,443  

4.500%, 07/01/39

    1,464,998       1,579,042  

4.500%, 09/01/39

    2,177,604       2,347,121  

4.500%, 10/01/39

    1,065,323       1,148,255  

4.500%, 05/01/40

    1,341,823       1,445,713  

4.500%, 08/01/40

    2,107,537       2,270,711  

4.500%, 11/01/40

    1,099,435       1,184,558  

4.500%, 12/01/40

    2,065,628       2,225,558  

4.500%, 04/01/41

    4,688,019       5,049,328  

4.500%, 05/01/41

    1,158,118       1,247,375  

4.500%, 03/01/44

    1,606,398       1,723,653  

5.000%, 07/01/33

    144,095       157,771  

5.000%, 08/01/33

    457,185       500,576  

5.000%, 09/01/33

    196,264       214,891  

5.000%, 10/01/33

    1,961,252       2,147,397  

5.000%, 03/01/34

    227,655       249,262  

5.000%, 04/01/34

    535,957       588,224  

5.000%, 05/01/34

    68,356       75,159  

5.000%, 09/01/34

    208,513       229,266  

5.000%, 02/01/35

    327,721       360,338  

5.000%, 04/01/35

    150,635       165,212  

5.000%, 05/01/35

    43,085       47,255  

5.000%, 11/01/35

    129,261       141,770  

5.000%, 03/01/36

    531,530       582,965  

5.000%, 07/01/37

    434,628       476,826  

5.000%, 01/01/39

    399,592       437,750  

5.000%, 04/01/40

    1,484,432       1,624,006  

5.000%, 07/01/41

    956,508       1,048,725  

5.500%, 10/01/32

    41,528       46,248  

5.500%, 02/01/33

    112,173       124,849  

5.500%, 03/01/33

    353,980       393,981  

5.500%, 05/01/33

    1,472,415       1,638,805  

5.500%, 08/01/33

    629,206       700,309  

5.500%, 10/01/33

    69,321       77,154  

5.500%, 12/01/33

    781,610       869,936  

5.500%, 02/01/34

    178,524       198,285  

5.500%, 03/01/34

    110,915       123,193  

5.500%, 04/01/34

    52,753       58,592  

5.500%, 06/01/34

    206,293       229,129  

5.500%, 09/01/34

    189,125       210,060  

5.500%, 12/01/34

    460,411       511,377  

5.500%, 01/01/35

    133,579       148,365  

5.500%, 02/01/35

    367,736       408,443  

5.500%, 04/01/35

    143,263       159,245  

5.500%, 06/01/35

    724,343       805,146  

5.500%, 01/01/37

    198,858       221,031  

5.500%, 05/01/37

    121,108       134,622  

5.500%, 05/01/38

    101,303       112,690  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
5.500%, 06/01/38

    127,442     141,767  

5.500%, 07/01/38

    74,277       82,627  

6.000%, 08/01/28

    2,630       2,957  

6.000%, 11/01/28

    685       770  

6.000%, 12/01/28

    801       908  

6.000%, 06/01/31

    36,459       40,233  

6.000%, 09/01/32

    82,872       91,889  

6.000%, 01/01/33

    17,678       19,601  

6.000%, 02/01/33

    68,983       76,595  

6.000%, 03/01/33

    93,540       103,862  

6.000%, 04/01/33

    204,845       227,448  

6.000%, 05/01/33

    274,924       305,261  

6.000%, 05/01/34

    318,727       354,180  

6.000%, 09/01/34

    209,065       232,320  

6.000%, 11/01/34

    289,574       321,783  

6.000%, 01/01/35

    102,904       114,599  

6.000%, 07/01/36

    46,369       51,784  

6.000%, 09/01/36

    152,268       170,049  

6.000%, 07/01/37

    48,035       53,736  

6.000%, 08/01/37

    208,641       233,405  

6.000%, 09/01/37

    408,481       456,964  

6.000%, 10/01/37

    164,470       183,991  

6.000%, 05/01/38

    563,031       629,858  

6.000%, 12/01/38

    130,316       145,535  

6.500%, 05/01/28

    44,214       50,070  

6.500%, 12/01/28

    114,808       126,983  

6.500%, 03/01/29

    2,751       3,043  

6.500%, 04/01/29

    25,555       28,412  

6.500%, 05/01/29

    4,947       5,471  

6.500%, 08/01/29

    817       904  

6.500%, 05/01/30

    29,080       32,164  

6.500%, 09/01/31

    5,939       6,571  

6.500%, 06/01/32

    21,910       24,373  

6.500%, 10/01/33

    68,119       75,342  

6.500%, 10/01/34

    243,916       278,390  

6.500%, 10/01/37

    64,179       72,366  

7.000%, 06/01/26

    528       569  

7.000%, 06/01/28

    6,949       7,012  

7.000%, 10/01/29

    8,323       9,666  

7.000%, 12/01/29

    3,392       3,472  

7.000%, 06/01/32

    49,901       56,047  

7.000%, 10/01/37

    168,110       195,783  

7.500%, 09/01/25

    4,044       4,583  

7.500%, 06/01/26

    4,645       5,351  

7.500%, 07/01/29

    9,809       11,498  

7.500%, 10/01/29

    6,795       7,178  

8.000%, 11/01/29

    126       145  

8.000%, 05/01/30

    16,390       16,934  

8.000%, 11/01/30

    2,910       3,337  

8.000%, 01/01/31

    2,902       3,269  

8.000%, 02/01/31

    5,019       5,813  

Fannie Mae-ACES
2.679%, 05/25/21 (a)

    5,000,000       5,104,500  

Freddie Mac 15 Yr. Gold Pool
2.500%, 12/01/27

    1,511,287       1,529,055  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac 15 Yr. Gold Pool
2.500%, 02/01/28

    2,376,711     $ 2,403,449  

2.500%, 04/01/28

    2,088,540       2,112,036  

2.500%, 12/01/29

    3,114,491       3,146,969  

2.500%, 01/01/31

    3,977,062       4,001,781  

2.500%, 01/01/32

    5,807,427       5,843,523  

3.000%, 03/01/27

    1,190,035       1,224,332  

3.000%, 05/01/27

    1,624,773       1,671,600  

3.000%, 11/01/28

    1,943,294       1,998,979  

3.000%, 12/01/29

    3,490,570       3,589,059  

3.000%, 05/01/31

    4,107,953       4,220,196  

3.500%, 12/01/25

    1,381,475       1,439,606  

3.500%, 05/01/26

    471,154       491,018  

3.500%, 09/01/30

    2,984,359       3,114,331  

4.000%, 06/01/19

    52,625       54,493  

4.000%, 05/01/25

    726,635       760,591  

4.000%, 08/01/25

    355,172       371,769  

4.000%, 10/01/25

    368,857       386,094  

4.500%, 09/01/18

    37,490       38,324  

4.500%, 10/01/18

    84,147       86,019  

4.500%, 04/01/19

    112,560       115,565  

4.500%, 06/01/19

    65,256       66,707  

4.500%, 08/01/19

    19,382       19,814  

5.000%, 05/01/18

    73,614       75,488  

5.000%, 12/01/18

    13,802       14,153  

5.000%, 06/01/19

    79,549       81,574  

5.500%, 11/01/17

    3,652       3,663  

5.500%, 01/01/24

    331,516       353,277  

Freddie Mac 20 Yr. Gold Pool
3.000%, 04/01/33

    2,716,036       2,759,431  

3.000%, 02/01/37

    2,902,138       2,943,050  

3.500%, 04/01/32

    2,056,075       2,141,784  

4.000%, 01/01/31

    797,868       846,541  

4.000%, 08/01/31

    787,798       835,857  

4.500%, 05/01/29

    208,564       223,406  

5.000%, 03/01/27

    112,368       121,978  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
2.500%, 07/01/43

    2,584,723       2,494,265  

3.000%, 10/01/42

    2,346,401       2,354,612  

3.000%, 01/01/43

    2,315,441       2,323,543  

3.000%, 03/01/43

    5,716,546       5,735,777  

3.000%, 04/01/43

    4,277,978       4,292,369  

3.000%, 06/01/43

    1,798,962       1,805,014  

3.000%, 07/01/43

    3,769,389       3,782,069  

3.000%, 06/01/45

    4,168,757       4,170,580  

3.000%, 01/01/46

    2,561,199       2,562,319  

3.000%, 06/01/46

    4,480,881       4,474,518  

3.000%, 10/01/46

    3,711,728       3,706,457  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    4,693,736       4,687,070  

3.000%, 01/01/47

    7,370,891       7,360,424  

3.000%, 02/01/47

    4,042,900       4,037,158  

3.500%, 01/01/42

    1,327,685       1,370,663  

3.500%, 03/01/42

    1,204,370       1,243,356  

3.500%, 08/01/42

    3,023,883       3,121,768  

3.500%, 02/01/43

    1,744,263       1,799,471  

3.500%, 05/01/43

    2,804,356       2,893,117  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
3.500%, 06/01/43

    1,781,993     1,838,395  

3.500%, 06/01/44

    2,013,854       2,073,553  

3.500%, 10/01/44

    2,214,026       2,279,659  

3.500%, 11/01/44

    3,082,742       3,174,128  

3.500%, 12/01/44

    2,956,885       3,044,540  

3.500%, 05/01/45

    3,638,788       3,740,562  

3.500%, 08/01/45

    3,544,468       3,643,604  

3.500%, 11/01/45

    3,818,264       3,925,058  

3.500%, 12/01/45

    2,326,578       2,391,650  

3.500%, 03/01/46

    7,119,469       7,318,739  

3.500%, 02/01/47

    4,789,725       4,924,460  

3.500%, 06/01/47

    3,882,172       3,991,378  

4.000%, 06/01/39

    716,968       757,283  

4.000%, 12/01/39

    1,214,399       1,282,685  

4.000%, 11/01/40

    1,113,681       1,176,499  

4.000%, 04/01/41

    1,095,161       1,157,001  

4.000%, 09/01/41

    1,139,328       1,203,662  

4.000%, 10/01/41

    2,591,423       2,737,751  

4.000%, 11/01/41

    1,124,499       1,187,995  

4.000%, 10/01/43

    3,085,717       3,251,344  

4.000%, 07/01/44

    3,256,892       3,428,550  

4.000%, 10/01/44

    2,492,132       2,623,482  

4.000%, 07/01/45

    3,980,453       4,189,272  

4.000%, 01/01/46

    4,012,617       4,224,833  

4.000%, 02/01/46

    2,151,830       2,265,634  

4.000%, 06/01/47

    1,894,176       1,993,316  

4.500%, 10/01/35

    373,748       401,361  

4.500%, 06/01/38

    555,555       596,581  

4.500%, 02/01/39

    379,539       408,587  

4.500%, 03/01/39

    282,476       304,095  

4.500%, 04/01/39

    597,783       643,534  

4.500%, 09/01/39

    692,287       745,271  

4.500%, 10/01/39

    1,754,771       1,889,071  

4.500%, 11/01/39

    526,243       566,518  

4.500%, 01/01/40

    377,404       406,142  

4.500%, 05/01/40

    682,511       734,481  

4.500%, 11/01/40

    1,032,103       1,110,693  

4.500%, 02/01/41

    417,283       448,915  

4.500%, 05/01/41

    629,401       677,112  

4.500%, 06/01/41

    427,971       460,413  

4.500%, 12/01/43

    981,578       1,052,898  

4.500%, 12/01/45

    1,286,980       1,378,686  

5.000%, 10/01/33

    534,309       581,293  

5.000%, 03/01/34

    85,912       93,870  

5.000%, 08/01/35

    442,174       481,908  

5.000%, 09/01/35

    195,373       212,929  

5.000%, 10/01/35

    186,635       203,406  

5.000%, 01/01/36

    558,319       608,490  

5.000%, 04/01/38

    290,036       315,791  

5.000%, 11/01/39

    1,271,791       1,385,153  

5.000%, 05/01/40

    1,634,218       1,776,524  

5.500%, 06/01/34

    365,344       403,447  

5.500%, 10/01/35

    141,221       156,083  

5.500%, 12/01/35

    541,371       598,345  

5.500%, 01/01/36

    360,318       398,195  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
5.500%, 12/01/37

    336,883     $ 372,269  

5.500%, 04/01/38

    1,473,275       1,629,361  

5.500%, 07/01/38

    171,608       189,789  

5.500%, 08/01/38

    485,999       537,488  

6.000%, 11/01/28

    7,064       7,991  

6.000%, 12/01/28

    5,411       6,151  

6.000%, 04/01/29

    2,262       2,542  

6.000%, 05/01/29

    1,861       2,091  

6.000%, 06/01/31

    2,056       2,310  

6.000%, 07/01/31

    676       770  

6.000%, 09/01/31

    56,950       64,013  

6.000%, 11/01/32

    23,736       26,395  

6.000%, 06/01/34

    85,912       95,661  

6.000%, 11/01/35

    75,046       83,483  

6.000%, 02/01/36

    129,435       144,491  

6.000%, 08/01/36

    66,659       74,413  

6.000%, 10/01/36

    137,779       153,806  

6.000%, 11/01/36

    90,015       100,485  

6.000%, 01/01/37

    129,596       144,670  

6.000%, 02/01/38

    144,104       161,220  

6.000%, 11/01/39

    1,252,429       1,400,321  

6.000%, 04/01/40

    380,001       425,136  

6.500%, 02/01/30

    5,147       5,689  

6.500%, 08/01/31

    7,785       8,686  

6.500%, 10/01/31

    6,905       7,633  

6.500%, 11/01/31

    16,918       18,903  

6.500%, 03/01/32

    335,772       374,987  

6.500%, 04/01/32

    245,658       283,201  

6.500%, 09/01/36

    296,415       334,838  

6.500%, 11/01/37

    153,951       173,048  

7.000%, 12/01/27

    1,125       1,273  

7.000%, 11/01/28

    3,239       3,739  

7.000%, 04/01/29

    3,138       3,611  

7.000%, 05/01/29

    648       708  

7.000%, 06/01/29

    5,676       5,840  

7.000%, 07/01/29

    1,518       1,656  

7.000%, 01/01/31

    96,780       102,051  

7.500%, 08/01/24

    7,532       7,554  

7.500%, 10/01/27

    8,771       9,786  

7.500%, 10/01/29

    11,002       12,669  

7.500%, 05/01/30

    11,603       12,999  

8.000%, 02/01/27

    2,893       3,301  

8.000%, 10/01/28

    5,394       6,221  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates
2.902%, 08/25/20

    834,522       848,333  

3.060%, 07/25/23 (a)

    4,800,000       4,961,808  

Ginnie Mae I 15 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 08/15/28

    2,341,146       2,420,792  

5.000%, 10/15/20

    98,604       103,897  

5.000%, 01/15/21

    93,012       98,003  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 11/15/42

    2,505,666       2,546,418  

3.000%, 12/15/42

    1,951,025       1,982,756  

3.000%, 02/15/43

    1,672,590       1,698,216  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 03/15/43

    1,977,083     2,007,373  

3.000%, 05/15/43

    2,752,920       2,795,097  

3.000%, 07/15/43

    1,781,654       1,808,950  

3.500%, 01/15/42

    2,453,475       2,557,087  

3.500%, 02/15/42

    828,241       861,958  

3.500%, 03/15/42

    1,698,180       1,767,312  

3.500%, 05/15/42

    1,127,564       1,173,466  

3.500%, 09/15/42

    1,490,943       1,551,638  

3.500%, 05/15/43

    1,979,135       2,059,096  

4.000%, 07/15/39

    1,721,822       1,823,951  

4.000%, 07/15/40

    947,857       999,586  

4.000%, 03/15/41

    608,646       641,505  

4.000%, 10/15/41

    1,566,087       1,650,634  

4.500%, 01/15/39

    247,535       266,845  

4.500%, 04/15/39

    789,714       851,317  

4.500%, 05/15/39

    1,639,544       1,767,439  

4.500%, 08/15/39

    724,601       781,125  

4.500%, 01/15/40

    779,238       840,314  

4.500%, 04/15/40

    1,029,473       1,110,163  

4.500%, 02/15/41

    202,075       218,036  

4.500%, 04/15/41

    451,488       487,148  

5.000%, 12/15/35

    277,681       304,929  

5.000%, 12/15/36

    136,845       150,389  

5.000%, 01/15/39

    876,083       958,385  

5.000%, 02/15/39

    166,474       182,110  

5.000%, 08/15/39

    1,144,198       1,251,671  

5.000%, 09/15/39

    269,958       295,315  

5.000%, 12/15/39

    548,380       599,889  

5.000%, 05/15/40

    866,148       947,378  

5.500%, 03/15/36

    244,891       274,134  

5.500%, 01/15/37

    345,800       388,730  

5.500%, 11/15/37

    487,276       547,757  

5.500%, 09/15/38

    213,621       236,663  

5.500%, 08/15/39

    890,708       990,038  

6.000%, 01/15/29

    4,448       5,015  

6.000%, 01/15/33

    188,687       217,107  

6.000%, 03/15/35

    203,500       231,525  

6.000%, 12/15/35

    144,156       163,496  

6.000%, 06/15/36

    127,175       144,002  

6.000%, 09/15/36

    132,442       149,313  

6.000%, 07/15/38

    816,401       925,754  

6.500%, 05/15/23

    1,054       1,152  

6.500%, 02/15/27

    24,785       28,076  

6.500%, 07/15/28

    8,583       9,433  

6.500%, 08/15/28

    9,086       9,929  

6.500%, 11/15/28

    7,948       9,198  

6.500%, 12/15/28

    8,643       9,444  

6.500%, 07/15/29

    1,979       2,162  

6.500%, 05/15/36

    114,723       127,538  

7.000%, 01/15/28

    1,473       1,621  

7.000%, 04/15/28

    2,781       2,844  

7.000%, 05/15/28

    9,157       9,692  

7.000%, 06/15/28

    7,516       8,314  

7.000%, 10/15/28

    7,213       7,870  

7.000%, 06/15/29

    1,904       1,936  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
7.000%, 09/15/29

    2,306     $ 2,348  

7.000%, 01/15/31

    1,277       1,297  

7.000%, 03/15/31

    11,799       11,989  

7.000%, 07/15/31

    347,194       407,862  

7.000%, 08/15/31

    59,616       71,367  

7.000%, 02/15/32

    9,521       9,623  

7.000%, 07/15/32

    19,985       22,678  

7.500%, 04/15/30

    7,872       7,985  

8.000%, 08/15/26

    3,017       3,364  

8.000%, 09/15/26

    2,576       2,843  

8.000%, 06/15/29

    21,502       22,841  

9.000%, 11/15/24

    4,769       5,120  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 12/20/42

    2,329,950       2,366,132  

3.000%, 03/20/43

    3,342,168       3,392,301  

3.000%, 12/20/44

    3,023,701       3,060,925  

3.000%, 04/20/45

    2,834,045       2,867,501  

3.000%, 08/20/45

    4,080,363       4,128,533  

3.000%, 11/20/45

    2,350,236       2,377,981  

3.000%, 01/20/46

    4,054,213       4,102,073  

3.000%, 09/20/46

    4,548,727       4,600,007  

3.000%, 10/20/46

    4,622,877       4,674,993  

3.000%, 11/20/46

    4,776,543       4,830,392  

3.000%, 01/20/47

    10,674,804       10,793,690  

3.000%, 03/20/47

    2,942,966       2,975,742  

3.000%, 04/20/47

    1,958,247       1,980,399  

3.500%, 12/20/41

    1,453,276       1,512,500  

3.500%, 03/20/42

    3,047,970       3,173,751  

3.500%, 08/20/42

    1,410,755       1,468,973  

3.500%, 01/20/43

    4,264,310       4,436,655  

3.500%, 04/20/43

    1,726,251       1,794,978  

3.500%, 05/20/43

    2,812,675       2,924,655  

3.500%, 07/20/44

    3,771,098       3,914,298  

3.500%, 02/20/45

    4,076,937       4,228,138  

3.500%, 06/20/45

    2,633,321       2,730,984  

3.500%, 08/20/45

    5,954,245       6,175,070  

3.500%, 09/20/45

    6,815,250       7,068,007  

3.500%, 10/20/45

    4,033,713       4,183,311  

3.500%, 12/20/45

    3,532,269       3,663,271  

3.500%, 01/20/46

    3,553,035       3,684,806  

3.500%, 02/20/46

    2,906,736       3,013,257  

3.500%, 05/20/46

    4,005,936       4,152,737  

3.500%, 06/20/46

    3,362,045       3,485,251  

3.500%, 02/20/47

    2,858,615       2,964,016  

3.500%, 03/20/47

    4,770,832       4,946,741  

3.500%, 06/20/47

    1,912,000       1,982,498  

4.000%, 11/20/40

    1,403,022       1,489,108  

4.000%, 12/20/40

    1,569,774       1,666,091  

4.000%, 05/20/43

    2,380,159       2,522,023  

4.000%, 11/20/43

    1,045,831       1,108,166  

4.000%, 02/20/44

    3,532,646       3,735,904  

4.000%, 04/20/44

    1,448,423       1,531,761  

4.000%, 05/20/44

    1,775,096       1,877,230  

4.000%, 09/20/44

    2,765,230       2,924,332  

4.000%, 10/20/44

    3,981,712       4,210,807  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool
4.000%, 11/20/44

    779,817     824,686  

4.000%, 10/20/45

    3,270,173       3,446,789  

4.000%, 11/20/45

    1,712,454       1,804,941  

4.000%, 02/20/47

    4,688,924       4,945,478  

4.500%, 08/20/40

    1,213,980       1,300,539  

4.500%, 12/20/40

    769,076       823,912  

4.500%, 04/20/41

    670,783       718,810  

4.500%, 03/20/42

    537,576       576,066  

4.500%, 10/20/43

    864,615       922,633  

4.500%, 02/20/44

    1,677,588       1,790,160  

4.500%, 04/20/45

    1,618,553       1,727,163  

4.500%, 03/20/47

    2,768,815       2,950,098  

5.000%, 08/20/40

    549,087       594,529  

5.000%, 10/20/40

    562,398       608,941  

5.000%, 06/20/44

    1,333,449       1,443,805  

6.500%, 06/20/31

    21,623       25,397  

6.500%, 11/20/38

    461,895       527,787  

7.500%, 02/20/28

    2,639       2,999  
   

 

 

 
      767,144,874  
   

 

 

 
Federal Agencies—2.1%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
1.750%, 06/12/20 (b)

    17,700,000       17,762,835  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
1.125%, 04/15/19 (b)

    12,000,000       11,942,160  

1.250%, 10/02/19

    3,000,000       2,984,730  

1.375%, 05/01/20 (b)

    5,145,000       5,111,815  

Federal National Mortgage Association
2.125%, 04/24/26 (b)

    11,500,000       11,213,535  

6.625%, 11/15/30

    2,450,000       3,496,909  

Tennessee Valley Authority
5.250%, 09/15/39 (b)

    3,350,000       4,381,532  
   

 

 

 
      56,893,516  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—36.7%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds
2.250%, 08/15/46

    3,000,000       2,642,100  

2.500%, 02/15/45

    14,400,000       13,444,704  

2.500%, 02/15/46

    8,200,000       7,636,004  

2.500%, 05/15/46

    4,800,000       4,467,408  

2.750%, 08/15/42

    2,020,000       1,998,568  

2.875%, 05/15/43

    4,760,000       4,807,219  

2.875%, 08/15/45

    5,000,000       5,029,050  

2.875%, 11/15/46

    3,000,000       3,017,550  

3.000%, 11/15/44

    11,000,000       11,354,641  

3.000%, 05/15/45

    4,500,000       4,639,140  

3.000%, 11/15/45

    7,700,000       7,934,080  

3.000%, 02/15/47

    3,000,000       3,095,550  

3.000%, 05/15/47

    3,800,000       3,921,718  

3.125%, 02/15/42

    1,800,000       1,906,596  

3.125%, 02/15/43

    3,270,000       3,456,227  

3.125%, 08/15/44

    4,700,000       4,967,195  

3.375%, 05/15/44

    3,000,000       3,315,600  

3.500%, 02/15/39

    2,080,000       2,351,253  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
U.S. Treasury—(Continued)  

U.S. Treasury Bonds
3.625%, 02/15/44

    10,120,000     $ 11,663,402  

3.750%, 08/15/41

    1,830,000       2,143,223  

3.750%, 11/15/43

    2,600,000       3,057,470  

3.875%, 08/15/40

    10,380,000       12,356,871  

4.250%, 11/15/40

    7,280,000       9,149,868  

4.375%, 11/15/39

    3,900,000       4,971,798  

4.375%, 05/15/40

    5,220,000       6,663,695  

4.375%, 05/15/41

    5,850,000       7,501,046  

4.500%, 05/15/38

    4,950,000       6,410,498  

5.000%, 05/15/37

    1,560,000       2,140,944  

5.250%, 02/15/29

    750,000       968,550  

5.375%, 02/15/31

    3,675,000       4,940,119  

6.125%, 11/15/27

    5,750,000       7,765,375  

6.250%, 08/15/23

    7,700,000       9,585,114  

6.250%, 05/15/30 (b)

    2,500,000       3,564,350  

6.375%, 08/15/27

    6,900,000       9,433,956  

6.500%, 11/15/26

    4,500,000       6,108,300  

7.125%, 02/15/23

    11,125,000       14,176,366  

7.250%, 08/15/22

    6,120,000       7,710,098  

7.875%, 02/15/21 (b)

    4,450,000       5,411,912  

8.000%, 11/15/21

    2,920,000       3,679,141  

8.125%, 08/15/19

    2,645,000       3,016,305  

8.125%, 08/15/21 (b)

    1,250,000       1,565,225  

8.500%, 02/15/20

    6,700,000       7,911,628  

8.750%, 08/15/20

    1,000,000       1,217,710  

8.875%, 02/15/19 (b)

    5,215,000       5,850,395  

U.S. Treasury Notes
0.750%, 02/15/19 (b)

    14,100,000       13,966,332  

0.750%, 08/15/19

    5,000,000       4,932,900  

0.875%, 04/15/19

    6,000,000       5,948,640  

1.000%, 08/15/18 (b)

    28,000,000       27,907,040  

1.125%, 05/31/19

    12,300,000       12,244,896  

1.125%, 03/31/20

    5,100,000       5,047,776  

1.125%, 02/28/21

    10,100,000       9,896,788  

1.125%, 06/30/21

    14,200,000       13,860,620  

1.125%, 07/31/21

    12,300,000       11,990,163  

1.250%, 10/31/19

    5,130,000       5,109,839  

1.250%, 01/31/20

    15,000,000       14,909,700  

1.250%, 02/29/20

    25,800,000       25,634,622  

1.250%, 03/31/21

    6,100,000       5,999,899  

1.375%, 09/30/18 (b)

    50,790,000       50,824,534  

1.375%, 11/30/18 (b)

    15,000,000       15,006,901  

1.375%, 01/31/20 (b)

    27,100,000       27,030,625  

1.375%, 08/31/20

    14,900,000       14,798,680  

1.500%, 03/31/19 (b)

    16,870,000       16,914,537  

1.500%, 02/28/23

    4,000,000       3,894,280  

1.625%, 06/30/19

    15,800,000       15,873,944  

1.625%, 12/31/19

    14,800,000       14,857,867  

1.625%, 11/30/20

    5,000,000       4,997,950  

1.625%, 11/15/22

    5,000,000       4,917,350  

1.625%, 05/31/23

    7,900,000       7,725,805  

1.625%, 05/15/26 (b)

    15,900,000       15,076,857  

1.750%, 10/31/20

    10,000,000       10,043,500  

1.750%, 12/31/20

    14,800,000       14,846,620  

1.750%, 11/30/21

    11,000,000       10,971,730  
U.S. Treasury—(Continued)  

U.S. Treasury Notes
1.750%, 02/28/22 (b)

    9,000,000     8,962,110  

1.750%, 05/15/22

    4,900,000       4,873,148  

1.750%, 05/15/23

    17,520,000       17,259,653  

1.875%, 02/28/22

    15,000,000       15,020,100  

1.875%, 08/31/22

    7,400,000       7,386,236  

2.000%, 11/30/20

    14,800,000       14,975,972  

2.000%, 02/28/21

    5,000,000       5,056,100  

2.000%, 10/31/21

    6,000,000       6,048,720  

2.000%, 02/15/22

    3,800,000       3,828,842  

2.000%, 11/30/22

    9,600,000       9,621,696  

2.000%, 02/15/23

    6,900,000       6,903,519  

2.000%, 02/15/25

    5,000,000       4,931,750  

2.000%, 08/15/25

    11,100,000       10,912,632  

2.000%, 11/15/26

    13,300,000       12,970,958  

2.125%, 08/31/20

    5,800,000       5,894,366  

2.125%, 06/30/21

    12,000,000       12,175,560  

2.125%, 08/15/21

    8,710,000       8,832,463  

2.125%, 12/31/21

    11,900,000       12,053,629  

2.125%, 02/29/24

    12,000,000       12,014,880  

2.125%, 05/15/25

    11,100,000       11,030,958  

2.250%, 07/31/21

    19,000,000       19,363,850  

2.250%, 11/15/24

    7,800,000       7,844,149  

2.250%, 11/15/25

    10,800,000       10,803,347  

2.250%, 02/15/27

    5,900,000       5,873,745  

2.375%, 12/31/20

    7,600,000       7,786,428  

2.375%, 08/15/24

    16,800,000       17,058,722  

2.500%, 08/15/23

    14,400,000       14,779,296  

2.500%, 05/15/24

    7,000,000       7,171,569  

2.625%, 08/15/20

    6,000,000       6,189,359  

2.750%, 11/15/23

    14,335,000       14,921,875  

2.750%, 02/15/24

    5,600,000       5,826,520  

3.125%, 05/15/19

    3,000,000       3,097,050  

3.375%, 11/15/19

    4,350,000       4,546,229  

3.500%, 05/15/20

    7,790,000       8,218,761  

3.625%, 02/15/20

    17,190,000       18,127,199  

3.750%, 11/15/18

    4,550,000       4,698,194  

4.000%, 08/15/18 (b)

    9,620,000       9,907,446  
   

 

 

 
      991,145,388  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies
(Cost $1,782,702,734)

      1,815,183,778  
   

 

 

 
Corporate Bonds & Notes—27.8%  
Aerospace/Defense—0.4%  

Boeing Co. (The)
7.250%, 06/15/25

    460,000       592,419  

Lockheed Martin Corp.
4.700%, 05/15/46

    3,000,000       3,368,580  

6.150%, 09/01/36

    1,700,000       2,205,852  

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.
7.750%, 02/15/31

    515,000       736,718  

Raytheon Co.
3.125%, 10/15/20

    1,000,000       1,035,760  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Aerospace/Defense—(Continued)  

United Technologies Corp.
4.500%, 06/01/42

    2,645,000     $ 2,886,806  

7.500%, 09/15/29

    200,000       282,014  
   

 

 

 
      11,108,149  
   

 

 

 
Agriculture—0.3%  

Altria Group, Inc.
9.700%, 11/10/18

    750,000       827,640  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
4.479%, 03/01/21 (b)

    2,000,000       2,159,900  

Philip Morris International, Inc.
3.250%, 11/10/24 (b)

    3,000,000       3,057,600  

4.500%, 03/26/20

    925,000       985,994  

Reynolds American, Inc.
4.450%, 06/12/25

    1,900,000       2,037,769  
   

 

 

 
      9,068,903  
   

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers—0.7%  

American Honda Finance Corp.
2.300%, 09/09/26 (b)

    1,100,000       1,036,629  

Daimler Finance North America LLC
8.500%, 01/18/31

    1,050,000       1,581,699  

Ford Motor Co.
7.450%, 07/16/31

    2,200,000       2,774,332  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
2.597%, 11/04/19 (b)

    3,000,000       3,020,130  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
2.400%, 05/09/19

    5,000,000       5,011,950  

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
3.300%, 01/12/22

    4,000,000       4,152,000  
   

 

 

 
      17,576,740  
   

 

 

 
Banks—6.5%  

Bank of America Corp.
2.625%, 04/19/21 (b)

    1,000,000       1,004,010  

3.300%, 01/11/23

    4,075,000       4,154,951  

4.100%, 07/24/23

    2,905,000       3,069,452  

4.200%, 08/26/24

    3,000,000       3,114,420  

5.875%, 02/07/42

    3,000,000       3,761,280  

6.500%, 07/15/18

    200,000       209,166  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)
5.450%, 05/15/19

    2,000,000       2,128,240  

Bank of Nova Scotia (The)
2.050%, 10/30/18 (b)

    3,480,000       3,494,059  

Barclays plc
5.250%, 08/17/45

    2,700,000       3,025,188  

BNP Paribas S.A.
5.000%, 01/15/21

    3,225,000       3,523,796  

Branch Banking & Trust Co.
2.850%, 04/01/21

    3,400,000       3,472,046  

Capital One N.A.
2.250%, 09/13/21

    3,000,000       2,945,130  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.125%, 07/25/28 (b)

    3,000,000       3,043,500  
Banks—(Continued)  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.750%, 05/18/46

    3,000,000     3,145,980  

5.375%, 08/09/20 (b)

    2,200,000       2,394,392  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
5.250%, 05/24/41

    3,640,000       4,441,237  

Credit Suisse Group AG
4.375%, 08/05/20

    2,611,000       2,770,036  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
3.800%, 09/15/22

    3,000,000       3,115,950  

Deutsche Bank AG
6.000%, 09/01/17

    1,500,000       1,509,897  

Fifth Third Bancorp
8.250%, 03/01/38

    1,175,000       1,744,299  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
2.300%, 12/13/19

    3,000,000       3,008,520  

3.850%, 01/26/27

    1,900,000       1,932,885  

6.000%, 06/15/20

    2,000,000       2,206,940  

6.125%, 02/15/33 (b)

    2,075,000       2,594,621  

HSBC Holdings plc
5.100%, 04/05/21

    2,556,000       2,777,631  

6.500%, 09/15/37

    905,000       1,169,839  

HSBC USA, Inc.
2.350%, 03/05/20

    3,000,000       3,017,670  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.700%, 03/01/18

    2,000,000       2,000,690  

3.250%, 09/23/22

    2,850,000       2,923,074  

3.900%, 07/15/25

    4,700,000       4,890,820  

4.950%, 03/25/20

    2,650,000       2,841,754  

6.300%, 04/23/19

    1,900,000       2,044,799  

KeyBank N.A.
3.300%, 06/01/25

    3,800,000       3,855,708  

KFW
1.000%, 06/11/18 (b)

    3,536,000       3,523,518  

1.500%, 02/06/19 (b)

    5,000,000       4,999,900  

1.625%, 03/15/21 (b)

    5,500,000       5,450,940  

2.375%, 08/25/21

    1,945,000       1,977,092  

2.750%, 09/08/20

    2,300,000       2,367,091  

Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
2.000%, 01/13/25 (b)

    3,500,000       3,412,255  

Lloyds Bank plc
6.375%, 01/21/21 (b)

    1,500,000       1,696,140  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
2.998%, 02/22/22 (b)

    1,900,000       1,928,538  

Morgan Stanley
4.350%, 09/08/26

    3,800,000       3,947,440  

5.625%, 09/23/19

    1,900,000       2,040,885  

7.250%, 04/01/32

    1,850,000       2,521,772  

7.300%, 05/13/19

    2,460,000       2,690,502  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
2.800%, 01/10/22 (b)

    1,900,000       1,922,781  

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG
1.625%, 03/12/19

    3,025,000       3,025,817  

PNC Bank N.A.
2.950%, 02/23/25

    4,100,000       4,093,235  

4.875%, 09/21/17

    1,000,000       1,006,872  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Banks—(Continued)  

Royal Bank of Canada
2.150%, 03/15/19

    3,915,000     $ 3,933,557  

Santander UK plc
2.375%, 03/16/20 (b)

    2,000,000       2,009,580  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.950%, 07/23/18

    4,000,000       4,009,600  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)
2.250%, 11/05/19

    4,000,000       4,025,640  

U.S. Bancorp
3.600%, 09/11/24

    3,000,000       3,114,210  

UBS AG
4.875%, 08/04/20

    3,500,000       3,777,200  

Wells Fargo & Co.
2.600%, 07/22/20

    4,000,000       4,049,080  

3.000%, 01/22/21

    3,400,000       3,471,808  

3.000%, 10/23/26

    2,000,000       1,947,514  

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
5.950%, 08/26/36

    1,900,000       2,390,105  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.950%, 11/23/18

    3,000,000       3,004,890  

2.800%, 01/11/22 (b)

    2,000,000       2,027,380  
   

 

 

 
      175,697,322  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.7%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
4.900%, 02/01/46

    7,800,000       8,802,534  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.439%, 10/06/48 (144A)

    1,165,000       1,235,981  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)
3.150%, 11/15/20

    280,000       290,934  

3.200%, 11/01/23

    3,000,000       3,105,090  

Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Co., Inc.
7.000%, 03/01/29

    300,000       407,241  

PepsiCo, Inc.
3.600%, 03/01/24

    3,975,000       4,191,677  

5.000%, 06/01/18

    1,000,000       1,032,040  
   

 

 

 
      19,065,497  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—0.5%  

Amgen, Inc.
2.600%, 08/19/26

    3,200,000       3,037,696  

5.700%, 02/01/19

    850,000       899,699  

6.150%, 06/01/18

    1,650,000       1,716,759  

Celgene Corp.
4.625%, 05/15/44

    4,000,000       4,227,080  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
3.650%, 03/01/26

    3,000,000       3,085,590  
   

 

 

 
      12,966,824  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.6%  

Dow Chemical Co. (The)
4.250%, 11/15/20

    2,750,000       2,917,860  

9.400%, 05/15/39

    650,000       1,097,271  
Chemicals—(Continued)  

E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
5.600%, 12/15/36

    1,000,000     1,185,970  

6.000%, 07/15/18

    1,000,000       1,044,180  

LyondellBasell Industries NV
4.625%, 02/26/55

    4,400,000       4,296,908  

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.
4.875%, 03/30/20 (b)

    970,000       1,027,007  

Praxair, Inc.
3.000%, 09/01/21

    3,950,000       4,060,165  
   

 

 

 
      15,629,361  
   

 

 

 
Computers—0.6%  

Apple, Inc.
2.250%, 02/23/21

    3,000,000       3,019,710  

2.400%, 05/03/23

    2,072,000       2,055,279  

4.450%, 05/06/44 (b)

    2,944,000       3,212,022  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
4.900%, 10/15/25 (b)

    1,400,000       1,468,712  

HP, Inc.
4.650%, 12/09/21 (b)

    3,600,000       3,884,688  

International Business Machines Corp.
4.000%, 06/20/42

    3,200,000       3,262,752  

8.375%, 11/01/19

    425,000       487,500  
   

 

 

 
      17,390,663  
   

 

 

 
Cosmetics/Personal Care—0.2%  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)
2.300%, 02/06/22 (b)

    3,600,000       3,642,984  

Unilever Capital Corp.
5.900%, 11/15/32

    1,500,000       1,956,750  
   

 

 

 
      5,599,734  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—0.8%  

Air Lease Corp.
2.625%, 09/04/18

    4,000,000       4,029,720  

Associates Corp. of North America
6.950%, 11/01/18

    1,700,000       1,802,850  

BlackRock, Inc.
3.500%, 03/18/24

    3,800,000       3,994,560  

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

    2,700,000       2,938,464  

HSBC Finance Corp.
6.676%, 01/15/21 (b)

    3,500,000       3,948,630  

Nomura Holdings, Inc.
6.700%, 03/04/20

    1,325,000       1,466,192  

Visa, Inc.
2.800%, 12/14/22 (b)

    3,000,000       3,055,350  
   

 

 

 
      21,235,766  
   

 

 

 
Electric—1.5%  

Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.
3.950%, 03/01/43

    3,070,000       3,100,792  

5.850%, 04/01/18

    855,000       881,901  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Electric—(Continued)  

Dominion Energy, Inc.
3.900%, 10/01/25

    1,900,000     $ 1,968,704  

6.400%, 06/15/18

    1,750,000       1,826,492  

DTE Electric Co.
3.700%, 03/15/45

    4,000,000       3,945,120  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
5.300%, 02/15/40

    2,000,000       2,453,960  

Duke Energy Corp.
3.050%, 08/15/22

    4,000,000       4,079,320  

Exelon Corp.
3.400%, 04/15/26

    3,000,000       2,988,540  

5.625%, 06/15/35

    1,500,000       1,763,655  

Florida Power & Light Co.
5.950%, 02/01/38 (b)

    1,700,000       2,210,170  

Northern States Power Co.
6.250%, 06/01/36

    2,200,000       2,903,208  

Ohio Power Co.
5.375%, 10/01/21

    1,640,000       1,825,041  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
7.000%, 05/01/32 (b)

    950,000       1,302,355  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
5.400%, 01/15/40

    3,320,000       4,055,048  

PacifiCorp
2.950%, 02/01/22

    2,800,000       2,862,664  

PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
3.400%, 06/01/23 (b)

    2,000,000       2,055,700  

PSEG Power LLC
8.625%, 04/15/31 (b)

    1,000,000       1,289,580  
   

 

 

 
      41,512,250  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment—0.1%  

Emerson Electric Co.
4.875%, 10/15/19

    1,800,000       1,918,170  
   

 

 

 
Environmental Control—0.1%  

Waste Management, Inc.
7.000%, 07/15/28

    1,265,000       1,638,301  
   

 

 

 
Food—0.5%  

General Mills, Inc.
5.650%, 02/15/19

    1,700,000       1,801,677  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
3.000%, 06/01/26 (b)

    3,300,000       3,156,714  

Kroger Co. (The)
3.300%, 01/15/21 (b)

    3,900,000       3,991,143  

Mondelez International, Inc.
5.375%, 02/10/20

    1,800,000       1,937,862  

Sysco Corp.
2.600%, 06/12/22

    2,400,000       2,409,000  
   

 

 

 
      13,296,396  
   

 

 

 
Forest Products & Paper—0.1%  

Georgia-Pacific LLC
8.000%, 01/15/24

    1,800,000       2,309,256  
   

 

 

 
Gas—0.2%  

Nisource Finance Corp.
4.800%, 02/15/44 (b)

    4,000,000     4,344,520  

Sempra Energy
6.150%, 06/15/18

    900,000       937,044  
   

 

 

 
      5,281,564  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Products—0.5%  

Abbott Laboratories
4.750%, 11/30/36

    3,000,000       3,263,790  

5.125%, 04/01/19

    1,073,000       1,128,839  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
4.669%, 06/06/47

    2,000,000       2,075,460  

Medtronic, Inc.
4.000%, 04/01/43 (b)

    3,900,000       3,940,950  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
4.150%, 02/01/24

    3,445,000       3,675,849  
   

 

 

 
      14,084,888  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Services—0.5%  

Aetna, Inc.
2.750%, 11/15/22

    3,000,000       3,009,690  

Anthem, Inc.
5.850%, 01/15/36

    1,800,000       2,164,914  

Cigna Corp.
5.375%, 02/15/42

    3,000,000       3,614,160  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
4.625%, 11/15/20 (b)

    1,900,000       2,016,888  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
3.750%, 07/15/25

    3,600,000       3,802,212  
   

 

 

 
      14,607,864  
   

 

 

 
Household Products/Wares—0.0%  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.
6.125%, 08/01/17

    500,000       501,615  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—0.9%  

Aflac, Inc.
3.625%, 06/15/23

    2,975,000       3,125,208  

Allstate Corp. (The)
6.900%, 05/15/38

    150,000       204,257  

7.450%, 05/16/19

    1,700,000       1,857,709  

American International Group, Inc.
3.300%, 03/01/21

    3,000,000       3,084,570  

AXA S.A.
8.600%, 12/15/30 (b)

    1,165,000       1,663,480  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
3.125%, 03/15/26

    2,900,000       2,933,756  

Chubb Corp. (The)
6.000%, 05/11/37

    865,000       1,127,735  

Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.
3.350%, 05/15/24

    4,000,000       4,134,720  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)
6.100%, 10/01/41

    780,000       1,002,292  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Insurance—(Continued)  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
3.750%, 03/14/26

    4,000,000     $ 4,162,120  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
5.700%, 12/14/36

    1,525,000       1,863,535  
   

 

 

 
      25,159,382  
   

 

 

 
Internet—0.1%  

Amazon.com, Inc.
3.800%, 12/05/24 (b)

    3,800,000       4,049,280  
   

 

 

 
Iron/Steel—0.0%  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
6.875%, 11/21/36 (b)

    1,100,000       1,180,300  
   

 

 

 
Machinery-Construction & Mining—0.1%  

Caterpillar, Inc.
7.900%, 12/15/18

    1,757,000       1,905,502  
   

 

 

 
Machinery-Diversified—0.1%  

Deere & Co.
2.600%, 06/08/22

    1,950,000       1,973,654  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.0%  

21st Century Fox America, Inc.
6.550%, 03/15/33

    1,950,000       2,457,507  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp.
4.464%, 07/23/22

    2,800,000       2,986,956  

Comcast Corp.
4.650%, 07/15/42

    3,670,000       4,020,632  

5.650%, 06/15/35

    1,500,000       1,836,240  

Discovery Communications LLC
6.350%, 06/01/40

    1,800,000       1,982,592  

Historic TW, Inc.
6.875%, 06/15/18

    1,800,000       1,885,410  

Thomson Reuters Corp.
6.500%, 07/15/18 (b)

    800,000       837,312  

Time Warner Cable LLC
5.000%, 02/01/20 (b)

    1,900,000       2,027,414  

6.550%, 05/01/37 (b)

    100,000       119,734  

Time Warner Entertainment Co. L.P.
8.375%, 03/15/23

    380,000       478,538  

Time Warner, Inc.
6.100%, 07/15/40

    925,000       1,106,920  

7.700%, 05/01/32

    685,000       956,219  

Viacom, Inc.
4.375%, 03/15/43

    3,500,000       3,111,185  

Walt Disney Co. (The)
2.750%, 08/16/21 (b)

    1,930,000       1,972,981  
   

 

 

 
      25,779,640  
   

 

 

 
Mining—0.3%  

Barrick North America Finance LLC
4.400%, 05/30/21 (b)

    3,125,000       3,366,688  
Mining—(Continued)  

Newmont Mining Corp.
6.250%, 10/01/39

    1,800,000     2,212,164  

Rio Tinto Alcan, Inc.
6.125%, 12/15/33

    1,751,000       2,145,202  
   

 

 

 
      7,724,054  
   

 

 

 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing—0.4%  

General Electric Co.
3.375%, 03/11/24 (b)

    2,900,000       3,041,897  

5.250%, 12/06/17

    1,800,000       1,829,558  

5.300%, 02/11/21

    1,915,000       2,116,726  

6.750%, 03/15/32

    1,250,000       1,712,537  

7.500%, 08/21/35

    100,000       142,471  

Ingersoll-Rand Luxembourg Finance S.A.
2.625%, 05/01/20

    1,200,000       1,211,280  
   

 

 

 
      10,054,469  
   

 

 

 
Multi-National—1.5%  

Asian Development Bank
1.625%, 08/26/20

    4,000,000       3,981,560  

2.000%, 02/16/22

    2,000,000       1,999,700  

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development
1.000%, 06/15/18

    3,564,000       3,551,027  

European Investment Bank
2.500%, 10/15/24 (b)

    3,800,000       3,847,462  

4.000%, 02/16/21

    1,700,000       1,823,386  

4.875%, 02/15/36

    3,700,000       4,758,940  

Inter-American Development Bank
1.750%, 10/15/19

    2,000,000       2,007,620  

2.125%, 01/15/25 (b)

    3,900,000       3,850,431  

6.800%, 10/15/25

    500,000       626,940  

7.000%, 06/15/25

    200,000       259,468  

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development
0.875%, 08/15/19

    3,000,000       2,957,160  

2.125%, 03/03/25

    3,000,000       2,947,170  

7.625%, 01/19/23 (b)

    2,970,000       3,804,927  

8.875%, 03/01/26

    535,000       780,550  

International Finance Corp.
1.750%, 09/04/18

    2,975,000       2,986,632  
   

 

 

 
      40,182,973  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—1.6%  

Apache Finance Canada Corp.
7.750%, 12/15/29

    300,000       393,792  

BP Capital Markets plc
3.245%, 05/06/22

    3,900,000       4,011,228  

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.
6.250%, 03/15/38 (b)

    1,800,000       2,111,256  

Chevron Corp.
3.191%, 06/24/23

    3,025,000       3,130,633  

ConocoPhillips Canada Funding Co. I
5.950%, 10/15/36

    1,550,000       1,896,162  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Oil & Gas—(Continued)  

ConocoPhillips Holding Co.
6.950%, 04/15/29

    700,000     $ 901,726  

Hess Corp.
8.125%, 02/15/19 (b)

    1,630,000       1,768,729  

Marathon Oil Corp.
6.600%, 10/01/37 (b)

    2,000,000       2,204,460  

Noble Energy, Inc.
3.900%, 11/15/24

    4,200,000       4,301,976  

Petroleos Mexicanos
4.875%, 01/24/22

    1,900,000       1,952,668  

6.625%, 06/15/35 (b)

    3,400,000       3,516,484  

Shell International Finance B.V.
1.875%, 05/10/21 (b)

    5,000,000       4,938,150  

4.300%, 09/22/19

    1,000,000       1,052,460  

4.375%, 05/11/45

    1,900,000       1,980,123  

Statoil ASA
3.250%, 11/10/24 (b)

    3,100,000       3,159,613  

6.700%, 01/15/18

    300,000       307,937  

Total Capital International S.A.
2.700%, 01/25/23

    3,000,000       3,015,240  

XTO Energy, Inc.
6.500%, 12/15/18

    1,600,000       1,707,232  
   

 

 

 
      42,349,869  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services—0.2%  

Halliburton Co.
3.500%, 08/01/23

    4,000,000       4,110,960  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—1.1%  

AbbVie, Inc.
4.400%, 11/06/42

    3,200,000       3,284,224  

AstraZeneca plc
4.000%, 09/18/42

    1,200,000       1,217,508  

Express Scripts Holding Co.
4.500%, 02/25/26 (b)

    2,700,000       2,863,485  

6.125%, 11/15/41

    313,000       373,659  

Johnson & Johnson
5.950%, 08/15/37

    910,000       1,219,791  

6.950%, 09/01/29

    250,000       342,265  

Merck & Co., Inc.
2.400%, 09/15/22 (b)

    4,000,000       4,033,360  

6.550%, 09/15/37

    1,000,000       1,365,920  

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
5.950%, 12/01/28

    300,000       376,263  

Novartis Capital Corp.
4.400%, 04/24/20 (b)

    900,000       961,299  

Sanofi
4.000%, 03/29/21

    2,775,000       2,951,740  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.200%, 09/23/26 (b)

    3,000,000       2,938,920  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands B.V.
2.800%, 07/21/23 (b)

    3,000,000       2,922,270  

Wyeth LLC
5.950%, 04/01/37

    3,300,000       4,256,967  
   

 

 

 
      29,107,671  
   

 

 

 
Pipelines—0.9%  

El Paso Natural Gas Co. LLC
8.375%, 06/15/32

    220,000     279,894  

Enbridge Energy Partners L.P.
5.875%, 10/15/25

    3,000,000       3,418,050  

Energy Transfer L.P.
4.650%, 06/01/21

    1,950,000       2,056,548  

5.150%, 03/15/45

    2,600,000       2,517,788  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
3.950%, 02/15/27 (b)

    3,800,000       3,941,436  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.
6.500%, 02/01/37

    2,000,000       2,249,620  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.625%, 04/15/23 (b)

    2,700,000       3,004,992  

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC
7.000%, 10/15/28

    1,050,000       1,249,846  

7.625%, 04/01/37

    640,000       812,058  

TransCanada PipeLines, Ltd.
6.200%, 10/15/37

    1,800,000       2,291,292  

Williams Partners L.P.
5.250%, 03/15/20

    3,575,000       3,846,379  
   

 

 

 
      25,667,903  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.4%  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
6.100%, 03/15/20

    860,000       944,536  

Boston Properties L.P.
3.850%, 02/01/23 (b)

    2,950,000       3,096,998  

HCP, Inc.
5.375%, 02/01/21

    2,591,000       2,822,014  

Kimco Realty Corp.
6.875%, 10/01/19

    550,000       605,110  

Simon Property Group L.P.
3.300%, 01/15/26

    3,800,000       3,800,152  
   

 

 

 
      11,268,810  
   

 

 

 
Retail—1.1%  

CVS Health Corp.
2.250%, 12/05/18 (b)

    3,930,000       3,954,366  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)
2.000%, 04/01/21

    3,000,000       2,993,370  

4.400%, 04/01/21

    1,450,000       1,562,955  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.
4.050%, 05/03/47

    1,500,000       1,530,195  

Macy’s Retail Holdings, Inc.
4.300%, 02/15/43 (b)

    2,300,000       1,782,348  

McDonald’s Corp.
3.700%, 01/30/26

    6,000,000       6,220,920  

5.350%, 03/01/18

    885,000       906,922  

Target Corp.
6.350%, 11/01/32

    708,000       905,752  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
2.550%, 04/11/23

    4,000,000       4,029,000  

5.250%, 09/01/35

    935,000       1,143,243  

5.625%, 04/15/41 (b)

    1,900,000       2,454,572  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Retail—(Continued)  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
2.700%, 11/18/19

    3,000,000     $ 3,045,960  
   

 

 

 
      30,529,603  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors—0.2%  

Intel Corp.
2.700%, 12/15/22

    2,000,000       2,025,340  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
3.450%, 05/20/25 (b)

    4,000,000       4,110,960  
   

 

 

 
      6,136,300  
   

 

 

 
Software—1.1%  

Adobe Systems, Inc.
4.750%, 02/01/20

    2,200,000       2,360,336  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
2.850%, 10/15/18

    4,000,000       4,048,040  

Microsoft Corp.
2.000%, 11/03/20

    3,000,000       3,009,150  

3.125%, 11/03/25

    5,100,000       5,206,488  

3.300%, 02/06/27 (b)

    2,000,000       2,059,560  

4.200%, 06/01/19 (b)

    2,700,000       2,830,032  

4.250%, 02/06/47

    3,000,000       3,239,580  

Oracle Corp.
2.375%, 01/15/19

    3,885,000       3,930,415  

4.125%, 05/15/45

    4,200,000       4,321,926  
   

 

 

 
      31,005,527  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications—1.5%  

AT&T Mobility LLC
7.125%, 12/15/31

    100,000       127,657  

AT&T, Inc.
2.450%, 06/30/20

    4,100,000       4,120,582  

4.125%, 02/17/26 (b)

    3,000,000       3,074,400  

4.500%, 03/09/48

    2,100,000       1,975,575  

5.000%, 03/01/21

    2,600,000       2,807,922  

5.800%, 02/15/19 (b)

    1,700,000       1,802,408  

6.300%, 01/15/38

    1,300,000       1,533,480  

British Telecommunications plc
9.125%, 12/15/30

    1,000,000       1,520,940  

Cisco Systems, Inc.
5.500%, 01/15/40

    2,000,000       2,497,900  

Deutsche Telekom International Finance B.V.
8.750%, 06/15/30

    1,000,000       1,483,190  

Orange S.A.
5.500%, 02/06/44 (b)

    2,400,000       2,861,088  

Rogers Communications, Inc.
6.800%, 08/15/18

    800,000       843,984  

Telefonica Emisiones S.A.U.
6.221%, 07/03/17

    1,400,000       1,400,000  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.946%, 03/15/22 (144A)

    1,690,000       1,700,309  

4.600%, 04/01/21 (b)

    2,400,000       2,576,136  

4.812%, 03/15/39 (144A)

    3,927,000       3,970,197  

5.012%, 04/15/49 (144A) (b)

    3,532,000       3,574,526  
Telecommunications—(Continued)  

Vodafone Group plc
6.150%, 02/27/37

    2,170,000     2,631,798  
   

 

 

 
      40,502,092  
   

 

 

 
Transportation—0.5%  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC
4.150%, 04/01/45

    3,900,000       4,077,801  

CSX Corp.
6.150%, 05/01/37

    1,600,000       2,045,360  

FedEx Corp.
4.550%, 04/01/46

    1,000,000       1,049,200  

8.000%, 01/15/19

    675,000       735,851  

Norfolk Southern Corp.
3.000%, 04/01/22

    1,911,000       1,954,074  

5.590%, 05/17/25

    28,000       31,878  

Union Pacific Corp.
6.625%, 02/01/29

    1,200,000       1,567,536  

United Parcel Service, Inc.
5.125%, 04/01/19

    760,000       803,411  
   

 

 

 
      12,265,111  
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(Cost $733,201,475)

      751,442,363  
   

 

 

 
Foreign Government—1.5%  
Electric—0.0%  

Hydro-Quebec
8.400%, 01/15/22

    1,000,000       1,242,550  
   

 

 

 
Provincial—0.3%  

Province of British Columbia Canada
2.000%, 10/23/22

    1,970,000       1,952,605  

Province of Nova Scotia Canada
9.250%, 03/01/20

    250,000       292,028  

Province of Ontario Canada
2.450%, 06/29/22 (b)

    4,000,000       4,032,480  

4.400%, 04/14/20

    2,100,000       2,239,608  

Province of Quebec Canada
7.500%, 07/15/23

    350,000       438,889  
   

 

 

 
      8,955,610  
   

 

 

 
Sovereign—1.2%  

Canada Government International Bonds
1.625%, 02/27/19

    4,000,000       4,014,600  

Colombia Government International Bonds 5.000%, 06/15/45 (b)

    1,000,000       1,006,710  

8.125%, 05/21/24 (b)

    1,500,000       1,908,885  

Export-Import Bank of Korea
2.250%, 01/21/20

    2,000,000       1,996,240  

Japan Bank for International Cooperation
1.750%, 05/28/20

    5,000,000       4,945,100  

Mexico Government International Bonds
5.750%, 10/12/10 (b)

    2,000,000       2,071,320  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Foreign Government—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Sovereign—(Continued)  

Mexico Government International Bonds
6.750%, 09/27/34

    1,050,000     $ 1,334,077  

8.000%, 09/24/22

    2,200,000       2,741,728  

Panama Government International Bonds
5.200%, 01/30/20

    1,370,000       1,480,367  

Peruvian Government International Bonds
8.750%, 11/21/33 (b)

    1,450,000       2,221,429  

Philippine Government International Bonds
5.000%, 01/13/37

    1,740,000       2,059,412  

Republic of Korea
7.125%, 04/16/19

    4,900,000       5,340,804  
   

 

 

 
      31,120,672  
   

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government
(Cost $40,825,647)

      41,318,832  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage-Backed Securities—1.4%  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—1.4%  

CD Mortgage Trust
2.724%, 08/10/49

    1,664,000       1,611,501  

Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.765%, 02/10/49

    1,539,000       1,609,348  

3.838%, 09/10/47

    3,800,000       3,973,698  

3.902%, 07/10/50

    1,835,000       1,929,301  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates Trust
3.795%, 12/15/49 (a)

    2,889,000       3,005,311  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II
3.382%, 05/10/50

    1,835,000       1,870,838  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
3.135%, 06/10/46

    2,935,000       2,994,962  

3.377%, 05/10/45

    2,700,234       2,800,304  

4.243%, 08/10/46

    966,000       1,043,860  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
3.598%, 11/15/48

    3,900,000       4,040,829  

3.801%, 08/15/48

    1,534,000       1,601,435  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust
3.544%, 01/15/49

    3,850,000       3,947,636  

3.635%, 10/15/48

    1,547,000       1,600,665  

3.732%, 05/15/48

    3,750,000       3,907,687  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.488%, 06/15/46

    1,054,000       1,080,255  
   

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $37,124,803)

      37,017,630  
   

 

 

 
Municipals—0.6%                

Los Angeles, CA Unified School District, Build America Bonds
6.758%, 07/01/34

    2,160,000       2,974,298  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Build America Bonds
6.637%, 04/01/57

    2,000,000       2,452,160  

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Build America Bonds
7.414%, 01/01/40

    3,500,000     5,287,660  

Oregon School Boards Association, General Obligation Unlimited
5.680%, 06/30/28

    1,900,000       2,265,256  

State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Build America Bonds
7.300%, 10/01/39

    2,000,000       2,921,620  

State of Illinois, General Obligation Unlimited
5.100%, 06/01/33

    1,230,000       1,151,428  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(Cost $14,826,876)

      17,052,422  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed Securities—0.5%  
Asset-Backed - Automobile—0.2%  

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust
1.330%, 11/18/22

    1,011,000       999,158  

1.470%, 08/23/21

    2,000,000       1,997,313  

Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust
1.790%, 01/17/22

    1,498,000       1,499,187  
   

 

 

 
      4,495,658  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Credit Card—0.3%  

Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust
2.150%, 07/15/21

    2,980,000       3,004,875  

2.880%, 01/23/23

    4,924,000       5,070,248  
   

 

 

 
      8,075,123  
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $12,509,420)

      12,570,781  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—0.5%  
Discount Notes—0.2%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.904%, 08/02/17 (c)

    2,400,000       2,397,960  

0.913%, 07/10/17 (c)

    700,000       699,864  

0.974%, 07/25/17 (c)

    1,100,000       1,099,328  

0.982%, 08/25/17 (c)

    200,000       199,700  
   

 

 

 
      4,396,852  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—0.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bills
0.619%, 08/10/17 (c)

    1,500,000       1,498,620  

1.008%, 10/19/17 (c)

    5,800,000       5,782,066  
   

 

 

 
      7,280,686  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $11,678,070)

      11,677,538  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—10.5%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—5.1%  

Banco Del Estado De Chile New York
1.429%, 10/19/17 (a)

    6,000,000     $ 6,001,428  

Bank of America N.A.
1.507%, 07/11/17 (a)

    10,000,000       10,001,761  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (a)

    7,500,000       7,501,380  

Bank of Nova Scotia Houston
1.492%, 11/03/17 (a)

    4,000,000       4,003,949  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    7,973,124       7,908,768  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (a)

    3,000,000       3,002,928  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (a)

    2,500,000       2,502,813  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (a)

    500,000       500,577  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (a)

    500,000       500,678  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.125%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,044  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.432%, 10/16/17 (a)

    6,500,000       6,501,391  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (a)

    2,800,000       2,800,350  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    4,982,809       4,989,050  

1.200%, 07/18/17

    2,250,000       2,250,000  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.367%, 10/11/17 (a)

    2,000,000       2,000,448  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.397%, 10/11/17 (a)

    6,000,000       5,999,802  

1.400%, 11/27/17 (a)

    1,500,000       1,499,310  

1.469%, 10/18/17 (a)

    2,500,000       2,499,830  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (a)

    4,500,000       4,501,372  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (a)

    3,500,000       3,502,835  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (a)

    6,000,000       5,999,340  

1.506%, 08/03/17 (a)

    7,500,000       7,502,265  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.377%, 10/13/17 (a)

    4,000,000       4,002,750  

1.584%, 08/21/17 (a)

    7,500,000       7,502,767  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (a)

    500,000       500,506  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.480%, 08/09/17

    1,009,233       1,000,230  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (a)

    1,000,000       999,927  

1.342%, 11/16/17 (a)

    750,000       749,953  

1.377%, 10/11/17 (a)

    2,500,000       2,501,761  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (a)

    3,500,000       3,500,896  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (a)

    2,500,000       2,500,753  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (a)

    12,000,000       12,008,916  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (a)

    3,503,577       3,501,999  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (a)

    2,100,000     2,101,877  
   

 

 

 
      136,842,634  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—2.2%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    4,985,213       4,998,190  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    4,984,203       4,998,370  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (a)

    2,000,000       2,002,108  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (a)

    13,000,000       13,000,754  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (a)

    7,500,000       7,502,590  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (a)

    3,000,000       2,999,781  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.180%, 07/11/17

    2,492,625       2,499,170  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (a)

    5,300,000       5,300,318  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (a)

    2,750,000       2,753,715  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.180%, 07/31/17

    1,994,100       1,997,854  

1.434%, 09/07/17 (a)

    2,500,000       2,501,001  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.230%, 07/07/17

    7,476,681       7,498,245  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (a)

    2,100,000       2,102,094  
   

 

 

 
      60,154,190  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—1.4%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $351,771 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $366,155 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $358,775.

    351,740       351,740  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,517,813 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $3,002,325 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $652 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $3,335,471.

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $6,732,462 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $7,370,002.

    6,700,000     $ 6,700,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $10,009,264 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $9,016,826 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $10,206,659.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $4,166,410 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $4,510,000.

    4,100,000       4,100,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $8,061,180 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $8,800,001.

    8,000,000       8,000,000  

Royal Bank of Scotland Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.060% to be repurchased at $5,001,031 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $5,105,522 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 1.118% - 2.000%, maturity dates ranging from 07/31/17 - 02/15/25, with a value of $5,100,141.

    5,000,000       5,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      38,651,740  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—1.8%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.060%, 07/03/17

    5,000,000       5,000,000  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.060%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000       10,000,000  
Time Deposits—(Continued)  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000     10,000,000  

Nordea Bank New York
1.050%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    4,250,000       4,250,000  

Svenska
1.050%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000       10,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      49,250,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $284,834,822)

      284,898,564  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—110.1%
(Cost $2,917,703,847) (e)

      2,971,161,908  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(10.1)%

      (272,215,197
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 2,698,946,711  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $277,110,653 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $284,853,304. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(c)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(d)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $2,917,703,847. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $92,068,330 and $(38,610,269), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $53,458,061.
(144A)—   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of 144A securities was $10,481,013, which is 0.4% of net assets.
(ACES)—   Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies*

   $ —        $ 1,815,183,778     $ —        $ 1,815,183,778  

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes*

     —          751,442,363       —          751,442,363  

Total Foreign Government*

     —          41,318,832       —          41,318,832  

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities*

     —          37,017,630       —          37,017,630  

Total Municipals

     —          17,052,422       —          17,052,422  

Total Asset-Backed Securities*

     —          12,570,781       —          12,570,781  
Short-Term Investments           

Discount Notes

     —          4,396,852       —          4,396,852  

U.S. Treasury

     —          7,280,686       —          7,280,686  

Total Short-Term Investments

     —          11,677,538       —          11,677,538  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          284,898,564       —          284,898,564  

Total Investments

   $ —        $ 2,971,161,908     $ —        $ 2,971,161,908  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (284,853,304   $ —        $ (284,853,304

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 2,971,161,908  

Cash

     58,551  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     4,654,898  

Fund shares sold

     4,171,437  

Interest

     17,158,556  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     2,997,205,350  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     284,853,304  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     11,873,714  

Fund shares redeemed

     182,572  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     537,352  

Distribution and service fees

     290,054  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     101,824  

Other expenses

     419,819  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     298,258,639  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,698,946,711  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 2,688,709,909  

Undistributed net investment income

     31,723,405  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (74,944,664

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     53,458,061  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,698,946,711  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 1,335,021,609  

Class B

     973,729,512  

Class E

     61,383,996  

Class G

     328,811,594  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     123,792,292  

Class B

     92,137,060  

Class E

     5,720,529  

Class G

     31,217,369  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 10.78  

Class B

     10.57  

Class E

     10.73  

Class G

     10.53  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $2,917,703,847.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $277,110,653.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Interest

   $ 36,732,044  

Securities lending income

     658,583  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     37,390,627  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     3,327,937  

Administration fees

     42,211  

Custodian and accounting fees

     109,807  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     1,212,599  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     45,842  

Distribution and service fees—Class G

     485,555  

Audit and tax services

     43,664  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     111,314  

Insurance

     9,425  

Miscellaneous

     12,417  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     5,445,766  

Less management fee waiver

     (112,895
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     5,332,871  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     32,057,756  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain on investments

     3,483,603  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     19,921,621  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     23,405,224  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 55,462,980  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-20


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 32,057,756     $ 60,072,739  

Net realized gain

     3,483,603       4,607,161  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     19,921,621       (9,700,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     55,462,980       54,979,049  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (38,670,834     (35,505,596

Class B

     (26,417,841     (25,827,980

Class E

     (1,698,687     (1,710,890

Class G

     (8,827,881     (8,916,198
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (75,615,243     (71,960,664
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     58,178,531       202,342,319  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     38,026,268       185,360,704  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     2,660,920,443       2,475,559,739  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 2,698,946,711     $ 2,660,920,443  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 31,723,405     $ 75,280,892  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     4,628,899     $ 50,685,243       14,977,122     $ 167,041,241  

Reinvestments

     3,574,014       38,670,834       3,198,702       35,505,596  

Redemptions

     (3,911,826     (42,900,048     (6,472,663     (72,124,890
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     4,291,087     $ 46,456,029       11,703,161     $ 130,421,947  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     2,193,717     $ 23,441,196       6,937,312     $ 75,769,716  

Reinvestments

     2,489,900       26,417,841       2,373,895       25,827,980  

Redemptions

     (4,091,698     (43,914,319     (8,757,227     (95,246,249
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     591,919     $ 5,944,718       553,980     $ 6,351,447  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     186,352     $ 2,027,327       218,707     $ 2,421,191  

Reinvestments

     157,724       1,698,687       154,832       1,710,890  

Redemptions

     (313,284     (3,410,441     (858,121     (9,490,766
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     30,792     $ 315,573       (484,582   $ (5,358,685
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class G

 

Sales

     2,417,561     $ 25,824,634       15,083,718     $ 163,746,308  

Reinvestments

     835,183       8,827,881       821,769       8,916,198  

Redemptions

     (2,734,511     (29,190,304     (9,352,634     (101,734,896
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     518,233     $ 5,462,211       6,552,853     $ 70,927,610  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 58,178,531       $ 202,342,319  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-21


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.87     $ 10.92      $ 11.22      $ 10.93      $ 11.59      $ 11.58  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.14       0.27        0.28        0.29        0.29        0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.09       (0.01      (0.25      0.33        (0.55      0.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.23       0.26        0.03        0.62        (0.26      0.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.32     (0.31      (0.33      (0.33      (0.40      (0.43
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.32     (0.31      (0.33      (0.33      (0.40      (0.43
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 10.78     $ 10.87      $ 10.92      $ 11.22      $ 10.93      $ 11.59  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     2.12  (c)      2.35        0.25        5.81        (2.33      3.90  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.28  (d)      0.28        0.28        0.28        0.28        0.29  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.27  (d)      0.27        0.27        0.28        0.28        0.28  

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

     2.54  (d)      2.39        2.48        2.62        2.65        2.92  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     12  (c)      16        18        13        18        24  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 1,335.0     $ 1,299.2      $ 1,177.2      $ 1,008.2      $ 797.4      $ 637.3  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.65     $ 10.70      $ 10.99      $ 10.72      $ 11.37      $ 11.37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.12       0.23        0.24        0.26        0.26        0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.09       0.01        (0.23      0.32        (0.54      0.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.21       0.24        0.01        0.58        (0.28      0.40  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.29     (0.29      (0.30      (0.31      (0.37      (0.40
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.29     (0.29      (0.30      (0.31      (0.37      (0.40
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 10.57     $ 10.65      $ 10.70      $ 10.99      $ 10.72      $ 11.37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     2.00  (c)      2.14        0.09        5.48        (2.53      3.62  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.53  (d)      0.53        0.53        0.53        0.53        0.54  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.52  (d)      0.52        0.52        0.53        0.53        0.53  

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

     2.29  (d)      2.14        2.23        2.37        2.40        2.67  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     12  (c)      16        18        13        18        24  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 973.7     $ 974.5      $ 973.6      $ 997.1      $ 964.2      $ 934.5  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-22


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.81     $ 10.86      $ 11.15      $ 10.87      $ 11.52      $ 11.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.13       0.25        0.26        0.27        0.28        0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.10       (0.01      (0.24      0.33        (0.55      0.09  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.23       0.24        0.02        0.60        (0.27      0.41  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.31     (0.29      (0.31      (0.32      (0.38      (0.41
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.31     (0.29      (0.31      (0.32      (0.38      (0.41
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 10.73     $ 10.81      $ 10.86      $ 11.15      $ 10.87      $ 11.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     2.07  (c)      2.19        0.19        5.58        (2.41      3.68  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.43  (d)      0.43        0.43        0.43        0.43        0.44  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.42  (d)      0.42        0.42        0.43        0.43        0.43  

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

     2.39  (d)      2.24        2.33        2.47        2.50        2.77  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     12  (c)      16        18        13        18        24  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 61.4     $ 61.5      $ 67.0      $ 76.9      $ 82.2      $ 88.1  
     Class G  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.61     $ 10.67      $ 10.97      $ 10.70      $ 11.35      $ 11.35  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.12       0.23        0.24        0.25        0.26        0.30  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.09       0.00        (0.25      0.33        (0.54      0.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.21       0.23        (0.01      0.58        (0.28      0.40  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.29     (0.29      (0.29      (0.31      (0.37      (0.40
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.29     (0.29      (0.29      (0.31      (0.37      (0.40
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 10.53     $ 10.61      $ 10.67      $ 10.97      $ 10.70      $ 11.35  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     1.97  (c)      2.09        (0.06      5.46        (2.57      3.58  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.58  (d)      0.58        0.58        0.58        0.58        0.59  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.57  (d)      0.57        0.57        0.58        0.58        0.58  

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

     2.24  (d)      2.09        2.18        2.32        2.35        2.62  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     12  (c)      16        18        13        18        24  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 328.8     $ 325.7      $ 257.7      $ 223.3      $ 169.1      $ 157.5  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-23


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, E and G shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from pricing services selected by the Adviser pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board. These securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order

 

BHFTII-24


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their closing prices as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to amortization of debt securities, expired capital loss carryforwards and paydown reclasses. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities - The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. These securities may include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”), and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by or payable from, mortgage loans on real property or other receivables. The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose the Portfolio to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

 

BHFTII-25


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

In one type of SMBS, one class receives all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). Because principal will not be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the book value of the security until maturity. These adjustments are netted against payments received for the IOs and the net amount is included in interest income on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities. Details of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities held by the Portfolio are included in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments.

The Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be negatively impacted by increased volatility of market prices and periods of illiquidity.

When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Securities - The Portfolio may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase commitment is made. The Portfolio may purchase securities under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Portfolio may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, the Portfolio will hold liquid assets in a segregated account with the Portfolio’s custodian, or set aside liquid assets in the Portfolio’s records, worth at least the equivalent of the amount due. The liquid assets will be monitored on a daily basis and adjusted as necessary to maintain the necessary value.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $38,651,740. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at

 

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MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to
30 Days
     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions              

Corporate Bonds & Notes

   $ (87,808,843   $      $      $      $ (87,808,843

Foreign Government

     (8,540,672                          (8,540,672

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies

     (188,503,789                          (188,503,789

Total

   $ (284,853,304   $      $      $      $ (284,853,304

Total Borrowings

   $ (284,853,304   $      $      $      $ (284,853,304

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

   $ (284,853,304
             

 

 

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$246,939,398    $ 93,469,392      $ 220,396,083      $ 98,233,081  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing

 

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MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the annual rate of 0.250% of average daily net assets. Fees earned by Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $3,327,937.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC (“MIA”) with respect to managing the Portfolio. For providing subadvisory services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed to pay MIA an investment subadvisory fee for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average daily net assets
0.040%    On the first $500 million
0.030%    Of the next $500 million
0.015%    On amounts over $1 billion

Fees earned by MIA with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $298,854.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average daily net assets
0.005%    Over $500 million and under $1 billion
0.010%    Of the next $1 billion
0.015%    On amounts over $2 billion

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, E, and G Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, E, and G Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.15% per year for Class E Shares, and 0.30% per year for Class G Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

 

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MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$71,960,664    $ 67,783,544      $      $      $ 71,960,664      $ 67,783,544  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Loss Carryforwards     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$75,372,548    $      $ 1,159,047      $ (9,934,932   $ (36,115,942   $ 30,480,721  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, $6,670,752 of capital loss carryforwards expired.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had post-enactment short-term accumulated capital losses of $6,088,888, post-enactment long-term accumulated capital losses of $30,027,054, and the pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards and expiration dates were as follows:

 

 

 

Expiring
12/31/17

 

 

  $9,934,932  

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  222,717,860        7,936,852        15,959,562.274  

To Approve a Subadvisory Agreement between the Manager and MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
222,973,672      7,743,799        15,896,805  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     222,281,031        24,333,243  

Robert Boulware

     222,301,512        24,312,763  

Susan C. Gause

     230,134,400        16,479,875  

Nancy Hawthorne

     222,471,740        24,142,535  

Barbara A. Nugent

     230,055,153        16,559,122  

John Rosenthal

     229,691,695        16,922,580  

Linda B. Strumpf

     222,362,638        24,251,637  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     222,378,286        24,235,988  

 

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MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Managed by MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, E and G shares of the MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio returned 5.87%, 5.71%, 5.82%, and 5.68%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) Midcap 400 Index1, returned 5.99%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

During the first six months of 2017, equity markets continued to make new all-time highs, rallying on the strength of the global economy, strong corporate earnings, and optimism about potential changes to financial regulation and tax reform. The equity markets also reacted positively to U.S. lawmakers reaching an agreement on a spending bill, the outcome of the French Presidential elections, and better than expected macroeconomic data, including U.S. manufacturing, U.S. nonfarm payrolls, and U.S. consumer sentiment. Equity markets remained resilient despite the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) Conservative Party’s failure to win a majority in the U.K. snap election on June 8th and increased political risks in the U.S. after President Trump fired FBI Director Comey. Other factors that weighed on the equity markets included geopolitical tensions in Syria and North Korea, two rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), and the Federal Open Market Committee (the “FOMC”) minutes showing members discussed the potential shrinking of the Fed balance sheet by as early as December.

During the first six months, the FOMC met four times and raised the target range for the Federal Funds Rate twice to 1.00% to 1.25%. The FOMC stated that the labor market had continued to strengthen and that economic activity had been rising moderately so far this year. The FOMC also stated that job gains had moderated but had been solid since the beginning of the year.

Eight of the eleven sectors comprising the S&P Midcap 400 Index experienced positive returns for the first six months of 2017. Health Care (7.5% beginning weight in the benchmark), up 22.5%, was the best performing sector. Information Technology (17.6% beginning weight), up 12.0%, and Materials (7.3% beginning weight), up 9.1%, were the next best-performing sectors. Telecom Services (0.2% beginning weight), down 31.2%, and Energy (4.0% beginning weight), down 30.0%, were the worst performing sectors.

The stocks with the largest positive impact on the benchmark return for the first half of the year were Chemours, up 71.0%; Align Technology, up 51.1%; and Packaging Corporation of America, up 33.0%. The stocks with the largest negative impact were Nabors Industries, down 49.8%; QEP Resources, down 45.1%; and United States Steel, down 32.7%.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio is managed utilizing a full replication strategy versus the S&P Midcap 400 Index. This strategy seeks to replicate the performance of the Index by owning all of the components of the Index at their respective Index capitalization weights. The Portfolio is periodically rebalanced for compositional changes in the S&P Midcap 400 Index. Factors that impact tracking error include transaction costs, cash drag, securities lending, NAV rounding, contributions and withdrawals.

Stacey Lituchy

Norman Hu

Mirsad Usejnoski

Portfolio Managers

MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year        Since Inception2  
MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio                           

Class A

       5.87          18.26          14.65          8.35           

Class B

       5.71          17.99          14.35          8.07           

Class E

       5.82          18.11          14.47          8.18           

Class G

       5.68          17.90          14.30                   16.40  
S&P MidCap 400 Index        5.99          18.57          14.92          8.56           

1 The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) MidCap 400 Index is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the mid-size company segment of the U.S. market. The Index consists of 400 domestic stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation.

2 Inception dates of the Class A, Class B, Class E and Class G shares are 7/5/00, 1/2/01, 5/1/01 and 4/28/09, respectively.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust      2.3  
ResMed, Inc.      0.6  
Packaging Corp. of America      0.6  
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.      0.6  
Duke Realty Corp.      0.6  
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.      0.5  
Teleflex, Inc.      0.5  
MSCI, Inc.      0.5  
SVB Financial Group      0.5  
Alleghany Corp.      0.5  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Financials      17.9  
Information Technology      17.0  
Industrials      14.4  
Consumer Discretionary      11.2  
Real Estate      9.4  
Health Care      8.7  
Materials      7.3  
Utilities      5.2  
Consumer Staples      3.5  
Energy      2.8  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to

June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.29    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,058.70        $ 1.48  
   Hypothetical*      0.29    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.36        $ 1.45  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.54    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,057.10        $ 2.75  
   Hypothetical*      0.54    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.12        $ 2.71  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.44    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,058.20        $ 2.25  
   Hypothetical*      0.44    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.61        $ 2.21  

Class G(a)

   Actual      0.59    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,056.80        $ 3.01  
   Hypothetical*      0.59    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.87        $ 2.96  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—95.3% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—1.6%  

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    28,417     $ 2,608,112  

Esterline Technologies Corp. (a)

    19,123       1,812,861  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    29,557       5,502,331  

KLX, Inc. (a)

    33,219       1,660,950  

Orbital ATK, Inc.

    37,067       3,645,910  

Teledyne Technologies, Inc. (a)

    22,663       2,892,932  
   

 

 

 
      18,123,096  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.4%  

JetBlue Airways Corp. (a) (b)

    214,303       4,892,537  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—0.6%  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (c)

    33,996       1,227,256  

Dana, Inc. (c)

    92,843       2,073,184  

Gentex Corp. (c)

    184,500       3,499,965  
   

 

 

 
      6,800,405  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—0.3%  

Thor Industries, Inc.

    30,734       3,212,318  
   

 

 

 
Banks—7.8%  

Associated Banc-Corp.

    97,828       2,465,266  

BancorpSouth, Inc. (c)

    53,385       1,628,243  

Bank of Hawaii Corp. (c)

    27,433       2,276,116  

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

    77,990       3,655,391  

Cathay General Bancorp

    48,197       1,829,076  

Chemical Financial Corp.

    45,678       2,211,272  

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

    56,127       3,189,697  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (c)

    36,554       3,432,786  

East West Bancorp, Inc.

    92,795       5,435,931  

First Horizon National Corp.

    150,148       2,615,578  

FNB Corp.

    207,512       2,938,370  

Fulton Financial Corp. (c)

    112,276       2,133,244  

Hancock Holding Co.

    54,282       2,659,818  

Home BancShares, Inc.

    81,062       2,018,444  

International Bancshares Corp.

    37,332       1,308,487  

MB Financial, Inc. (c)

    45,765       2,015,491  

PacWest Bancorp (c)

    76,987       3,595,293  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

    46,565       2,924,282  

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (c)

    44,630       2,867,031  

Signature Bank (a)

    34,478       4,948,627  

SVB Financial Group (a) (c)

    33,715       5,926,787  

Synovus Financial Corp.

    78,547       3,474,919  

TCF Financial Corp.

    109,973       1,752,970  

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (a)

    31,833       2,463,874  

Trustmark Corp. (c)

    43,499       1,398,928  

UMB Financial Corp.

    28,175       2,109,180  

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

    141,555       2,598,950  

United Bankshares, Inc.

    67,338       2,639,650  

Valley National Bancorp (c)

    169,451       2,001,216  

Webster Financial Corp. (c)

    59,219       3,092,416  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

    35,747       2,732,501  
   

 

 

 
      86,339,834  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.1%  

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The)—Class A (a) (c)

    5,937     784,575  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—0.7%  

Bioverativ, Inc. (a)

    69,466       4,179,769  

United Therapeutics Corp. (a)

    28,941       3,754,516  
   

 

 

 
      7,934,285  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—0.9%  

A.O. Smith Corp.

    94,588       5,328,142  

Lennox International, Inc.

    24,667       4,529,848  
   

 

 

 
      9,857,990  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—2.9%  

Eaton Vance Corp.

    73,847       3,494,440  

FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (c)

    25,342       4,211,334  

Federated Investors, Inc. - Class B (c)

    59,584       1,683,248  

Janus Henderson Group plc (a)

    115,845       3,835,628  

Legg Mason, Inc. (c)

    54,794       2,090,939  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    24,140       4,854,554  

MSCI, Inc.

    58,153       5,989,177  

SEI Investments Co.

    85,623       4,604,805  

Stifel Financial Corp. (a)

    43,962       2,021,373  
   

 

 

 
      32,785,498  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—2.8%  

Ashland Global Holdings, Inc.

    39,967       2,634,225  

Cabot Corp.

    40,125       2,143,879  

Chemours Co. (The)

    118,472       4,492,458  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    22,534       1,649,489  

NewMarket Corp. (c)

    5,938       2,734,330  

Olin Corp. (c)

    106,549       3,226,304  

PolyOne Corp.

    52,508       2,034,160  

RPM International, Inc.

    85,794       4,680,063  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The)

    28,313       2,532,881  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

    28,426       2,289,146  

Valvoline, Inc.

    131,341       3,115,408  
   

 

 

 
      31,532,343  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—1.5%  

Clean Harbors, Inc. (a) (c)

    33,436       1,866,732  

Copart, Inc. (a)

    131,658       4,185,408  

Deluxe Corp.

    31,150       2,156,203  

Herman Miller, Inc.

    38,397       1,167,269  

HNI Corp.

    28,318       1,129,038  

MSA Safety, Inc.

    20,225       1,641,663  

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

    119,781       1,808,693  

Rollins, Inc.

    61,607       2,508,021  
   

 

 

 
      16,463,027  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—1.5%  

ARRIS International plc (a)

    120,603       3,379,296  

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

    263,352       3,320,869  

Ciena Corp. (a) (c)

    91,051       2,278,096  

InterDigital, Inc.

    22,275       1,721,857  

NetScout Systems, Inc. (a)

    58,908       2,026,435  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-4


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Communications Equipment—(Continued)  

Plantronics, Inc.

    21,475     $ 1,123,357  

ViaSat, Inc. (a) (c)

    34,028       2,252,654  
   

 

 

 
      16,102,564  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—1.1%  

AECOM (a)

    100,020       3,233,647  

Dycom Industries, Inc. (a) (c)

    19,961       1,786,909  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

    38,043       2,487,251  

Granite Construction, Inc. (c)

    25,573       1,233,641  

KBR, Inc.

    91,941       1,399,342  

Valmont Industries, Inc.

    14,506       2,170,098  
   

 

 

 
      12,310,888  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials—0.3%  

Eagle Materials, Inc.

    31,174       2,881,101  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—0.3%  

SLM Corp. (a)

    276,836       3,183,614  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—1.9%  

AptarGroup, Inc. (c)

    40,095       3,482,652  

Bemis Co., Inc.

    59,056       2,731,340  

Greif, Inc. - Class A

    16,580       924,832  

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a) (c)

    104,493       2,499,473  

Packaging Corp. of America (c)

    60,504       6,739,540  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

    48,164       1,530,652  

Sonoco Products Co.

    63,830       3,282,139  
   

 

 

 
      21,190,628  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—0.3%  

Pool Corp.

    26,558       3,122,424  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—0.8%  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.

    36,601       1,389,008  

Graham Holdings Co. - Class B

    2,988       1,791,754  

Service Corp. International

    120,738       4,038,686  

Sotheby’s (a)

    29,430       1,579,508  
   

 

 

 
      8,798,956  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.1%  

Frontier Communications Corp. (c)

    753,413       873,959  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—1.8%  

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

    138,473       4,054,489  

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (c)

    69,845       2,261,581  

IDACORP, Inc.

    32,364       2,762,267  

OGE Energy Corp.

    128,260       4,462,165  

PNM Resources, Inc. (c)

    51,158       1,956,794  

Westar Energy, Inc.

    91,229       4,836,962  
   

 

 

 
      20,334,258  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.7%  

EnerSys

    27,950       2,024,978  

Hubbell, Inc.

    32,876       3,720,577  
Electrical Equipment—(Continued)  

Regal-Beloit Corp.

    28,779     2,346,927  
   

 

 

 
      8,092,482  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—4.7%  

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a)

    57,060       4,474,645  

Avnet, Inc.

    80,277       3,121,170  

Belden, Inc.

    27,149       2,047,849  

Cognex Corp.

    55,649       4,724,600  

Coherent, Inc. (a)

    15,816       3,558,442  

IPG Photonics Corp. (a)

    24,134       3,501,843  

Jabil, Inc.

    117,076       3,417,449  

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (a)

    118,624       4,618,032  

Knowles Corp. (a)

    57,303       969,567  

Littelfuse, Inc.

    14,575       2,404,875  

National Instruments Corp. (c)

    68,250       2,745,015  

SYNNEX Corp.

    18,714       2,244,931  

Tech Data Corp. (a)

    22,282       2,250,482  

Trimble, Inc. (a) (c)

    162,424       5,793,664  

VeriFone Systems, Inc. (a) (c)

    71,685       1,297,499  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (c)

    86,092       1,429,127  

Zebra Technologies Corp. - Class A (a)

    33,888       3,406,422  
   

 

 

 
      52,005,612  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—0.9%  

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (a)

    41,422       448,600  

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a) (c)

    24,299       1,185,791  

Ensco plc - Class A (c)

    194,987       1,006,133  

Nabors Industries, Ltd.

    183,556       1,494,146  

Oceaneering International, Inc.

    63,107       1,441,364  

Oil States International, Inc. (a)

    33,166       900,457  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

    106,190       2,143,976  

Rowan Cos. plc - Class A (a) (c)

    80,987       829,307  

Superior Energy Services, Inc. (a) (c)

    98,157       1,023,778  
   

 

 

 
      10,473,552  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—9.0%  

American Campus Communities, Inc.

    86,109       4,072,956  

Camden Property Trust

    56,288       4,813,187  

Care Capital Properties, Inc.

    53,981       1,441,293  

CoreCivic, Inc.

    75,882       2,092,825  

Corporate Office Properties Trust (c)

    63,861       2,237,051  

Cousins Properties, Inc. (c)

    269,038       2,364,844  

CyrusOne, Inc.

    50,145       2,795,584  

DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.

    59,038       3,154,991  

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

    94,318       3,603,891  

Duke Realty Corp. (c)

    228,381       6,383,249  

Education Realty Trust, Inc. (c)

    47,001       1,821,289  

EPR Properties (c)

    41,147       2,957,235  

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

    75,319       2,155,630  

Geo Group, Inc. (The)

    79,916       2,363,116  

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

    74,784       2,553,874  

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

    65,523       3,322,671  

Hospitality Properties Trust

    105,501       3,075,354  

Kilroy Realty Corp.

    63,123       4,743,693  

Lamar Advertising Co. - Class A (c)

    53,622       3,944,970  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—(Continued)  

LaSalle Hotel Properties

    72,715     $ 2,166,907  

Liberty Property Trust

    94,547       3,849,008  

Life Storage, Inc.

    29,862       2,212,774  

Mack-Cali Realty Corp.

    57,703       1,566,059  

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (c)

    233,776       3,008,697  

National Retail Properties, Inc.

    95,785       3,745,193  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (c)

    126,401       4,173,761  

Potlatch Corp.

    26,081       1,191,902  

Quality Care Properties, Inc. (a)

    60,113       1,100,669  

Rayonier, Inc.

    82,740       2,380,430  

Senior Housing Properties Trust

    152,563       3,118,388  

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

    61,949       1,609,435  

Taubman Centers, Inc.

    38,980       2,321,259  

Uniti Group, Inc.

    101,414       2,549,548  

Urban Edge Properties

    63,534       1,507,662  

Washington Prime Group, Inc.

    119,034       996,315  

Weingarten Realty Investors

    75,861       2,283,416  
   

 

 

 
      99,679,126  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—0.5%  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (c)

    25,164       2,695,316  

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (a)

    83,006       1,881,746  

United Natural Foods, Inc. (a) (c)

    32,493       1,192,493  
   

 

 

 
      5,769,555  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—2.3%  

Dean Foods Co.

    58,369       992,273  

Flowers Foods, Inc.

    118,253       2,046,959  

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The) (a)

    66,439       2,579,162  

Ingredion, Inc.

    46,038       5,488,190  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

    89,122       3,924,933  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

    12,514       1,534,467  

Post Holdings, Inc. (a)

    42,560       3,304,784  

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. (c)

    55,236       1,912,270  

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (c)

    11,397       397,186  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (a)

    36,570       2,987,403  
   

 

 

 
      25,167,627  
   

 

 

 
Gas Utilities—2.1%  

Atmos Energy Corp.

    67,622       5,609,245  

National Fuel Gas Co. (c)

    54,859       3,063,327  

New Jersey Resources Corp. (c)

    55,515       2,203,945  

ONE Gas, Inc.

    33,684       2,351,480  

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

    30,545       2,231,618  

UGI Corp.

    111,189       5,382,659  

WGL Holdings, Inc. (c)

    32,896       2,744,513  
   

 

 

 
      23,586,787  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—3.5%  

ABIOMED, Inc. (a)

    26,173       3,750,591  

Globus Medical, Inc. - Class A (a) (c)

    46,372       1,537,232  

Halyard Health, Inc. (a) (c)

    29,974       1,177,379  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

    38,438       3,060,049  

LivaNova plc (a)

    27,848       1,704,576  

Masimo Corp. (a)

    29,234       2,665,556  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—(Continued)  

NuVasive, Inc. (a)

    32,539     2,502,900  

ResMed, Inc.

    91,084       7,092,711  

STERIS plc

    54,549       4,445,743  

Teleflex, Inc.

    28,890       6,002,186  

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

    47,240       4,465,125  
   

 

 

 
      38,404,048  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—2.2%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. (a) (c)

    49,075       2,423,324  

HealthSouth Corp.

    57,526       2,784,258  

LifePoint Health, Inc. (a) (c)

    25,925       1,740,864  

MEDNAX, Inc. (a)

    59,740       3,606,504  

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a)

    27,458       1,899,544  

Owens & Minor, Inc.

    39,307       1,265,292  

Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a)

    51,652       998,950  

VCA, Inc. (a)

    52,195       4,818,120  

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (a)

    28,576       5,131,107  
   

 

 

 
      24,667,963  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Technology—0.4%  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (a) (c)

    116,546       1,487,127  

Medidata Solutions, Inc. (a)

    35,607       2,784,467  
   

 

 

 
      4,271,594  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—2.7%  

Brinker International, Inc.

    31,426       1,197,331  

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (a)

    10,366       1,313,372  

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) (c)

    28,648       1,440,994  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

    7,941       1,455,585  

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

    15,442       2,582,674  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

    30,887       6,533,527  

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.

    59,189       3,262,498  

International Speedway Corp. - Class A

    16,214       608,836  

Jack in the Box, Inc.

    18,893       1,860,961  

Panera Bread Co. - Class A (a)

    13,703       4,311,512  

Papa John’s International, Inc.

    17,001       1,219,992  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

    41,451       2,111,928  

Wendy’s Co. (The)

    122,963       1,907,156  
   

 

 

 
      29,806,366  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—1.7%  

CalAtlantic Group, Inc. (c)

    49,440       1,747,704  

Helen of Troy, Ltd. (a)

    17,376       1,635,081  

KB Home

    53,368       1,279,231  

NVR, Inc. (a) (c)

    2,239       5,397,356  

Tempur Sealy International, Inc. (a)

    30,115       1,607,840  

Toll Brothers, Inc. (c)

    95,033       3,754,754  

TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (a)

    102,155       1,347,424  

Tupperware Brands Corp.

    32,578       2,287,953  
   

 

 

 
      19,057,343  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—0.2%  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    39,712       1,906,970  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Industrial Conglomerates—0.4%  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

    41,489     $ 3,958,051  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—4.1%  

Alleghany Corp. (a)

    9,916       5,898,037  

American Financial Group, Inc.

    47,280       4,698,213  

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

    38,527       1,920,571  

Brown & Brown, Inc.

    73,872       3,181,667  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

    110,025       2,297,322  

First American Financial Corp.

    70,827       3,165,259  

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Class A (a)

    320,452       1,208,104  

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The)

    27,407       2,429,082  

Kemper Corp. (c)

    31,296       1,208,026  

Mercury General Corp. (c)

    23,445       1,266,030  

Old Republic International Corp.

    157,439       3,074,784  

Primerica, Inc. (c)

    29,224       2,213,718  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

    41,356       5,309,697  

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd.

    26,090       3,627,814  

W.R. Berkley Corp.

    62,287       4,308,392  
   

 

 

 
      45,806,716  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—0.1%  

HSN, Inc.

    20,519       654,556  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—0.8%  

Cars.com, Inc. (a)

    45,967       1,224,101  

j2 Global, Inc. (c)

    30,952       2,633,706  

LogMeIn, Inc.

    33,835       3,535,758  

WebMD Health Corp. (a) (c)

    24,233       1,421,265  
   

 

 

 
      8,814,830  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—3.3%  

Acxiom Corp. (a)

    50,422       1,309,964  

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

    75,515       5,705,913  

Convergys Corp.

    60,453       1,437,572  

CoreLogic, Inc. (a)

    54,361       2,358,180  

DST Systems, Inc.

    39,668       2,447,516  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    49,872       5,180,205  

Leidos Holdings, Inc. (c)

    92,152       4,763,337  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    41,632       2,607,412  

NeuStar, Inc. - Class A (a)

    35,821       1,194,630  

Sabre Corp.

    132,167       2,877,276  

Science Applications International Corp.

    28,070       1,948,619  

Teradata Corp. (a)

    84,063       2,479,018  

WEX, Inc. (a)

    24,792       2,585,062  
   

 

 

 
      36,894,704  
   

 

 

 
Leisure Products—0.6%  

Brunswick Corp.

    57,358       3,598,067  

Polaris Industries, Inc. (c)

    37,626       3,470,246  
   

 

 

 
      7,068,313  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.2%  

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Class A (a)

    13,370       3,025,765  

Bio-Techne Corp. (c)

    23,977       2,817,297  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a)

    30,596       3,094,785  
Life Sciences Tools & Services—(Continued)  

INC Research Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    34,748     2,032,758  

PAREXEL International Corp. (a)

    32,602       2,833,440  
   

 

 

 
      13,804,045  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—4.8%  

AGCO Corp.

    42,862       2,888,470  

Crane Co.

    32,486       2,578,739  

Donaldson Co., Inc.

    84,844       3,863,796  

Graco, Inc. (c)

    35,679       3,899,001  

IDEX Corp.

    49,009       5,538,507  

ITT, Inc. (c)

    56,944       2,288,010  

Kennametal, Inc.

    51,736       1,935,961  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

    39,722       3,657,999  

Nordson Corp. (c)

    34,426       4,176,562  

Oshkosh Corp.

    48,037       3,308,789  

Terex Corp. (c)

    62,684       2,350,650  

Timken Co. (The) (c)

    45,082       2,085,042  

Toro Co. (The)

    69,095       4,787,593  

Trinity Industries, Inc. (c)

    97,733       2,739,456  

Wabtec Corp. (c)

    55,468       5,075,322  

Woodward, Inc.

    35,417       2,393,481  
   

 

 

 
      53,567,378  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.2%  

Kirby Corp. (a)

    34,685       2,318,692  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.4%  

AMC Networks, Inc. - Class A (a)

    35,394       1,890,393  

Cable One, Inc.

    3,013       2,141,942  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

    68,043       2,643,471  

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. - Class A

    28,763       1,517,248  

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)

    85,783       2,989,537  

Meredith Corp. (c)

    23,557       1,400,464  

New York Times Co. (The)—Class A

    78,458       1,388,707  

TEGNA, Inc.

    137,902       1,987,168  
   

 

 

 
      15,958,930  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—1.9%  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc. (c)

    69,891       1,188,846  

Carpenter Technology Corp. (c)

    30,019       1,123,611  

Commercial Metals Co.

    74,359       1,444,795  

Compass Minerals International, Inc. (c)

    21,723       1,418,512  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

    46,809       3,408,163  

Royal Gold, Inc.

    41,964       3,280,326  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

    155,288       5,560,863  

United States Steel Corp.

    112,176       2,483,577  

Worthington Industries, Inc.

    28,220       1,417,209  
   

 

 

 
      21,325,902  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—1.0%  

Black Hills Corp. (c)

    34,336       2,316,650  

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

    125,434       3,286,371  

NorthWestern Corp. (c)

    31,114       1,898,576  

Vectren Corp.

    53,277       3,113,508  
   

 

 

 
      10,615,105  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Multiline Retail—0.2%  

Big Lots, Inc. (c)

    28,764     $ 1,389,301  

Dillard’s, Inc. - Class A

    13,907       802,295  
   

 

 

 
      2,191,596  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—1.9%  

CONSOL Energy, Inc. (a)

    113,767       1,699,679  

Energen Corp. (a)

    62,341       3,077,775  

Gulfport Energy Corp. (a)

    102,161       1,506,875  

HollyFrontier Corp. (c)

    113,906       3,128,998  

Matador Resources Co. (a)

    59,841       1,278,802  

PBF Energy, Inc. - Class A

    70,447       1,568,150  

QEP Resources, Inc. (a)

    154,464       1,560,086  

SM Energy Co.

    62,881       1,039,423  

Southwestern Energy Co. (a)

    324,897       1,975,374  

World Fuel Services Corp.

    44,355       1,705,450  

WPX Energy, Inc. (a)

    255,361       2,466,787  
   

 

 

 
      21,007,399  
   

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products—0.3%  

Domtar Corp.

    40,198       1,544,407  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (a)

    92,964       2,241,362  
   

 

 

 
      3,785,769  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.5%  

Avon Products, Inc. (a) (c)

    282,494       1,073,477  

Edgewell Personal Care Co. (a)

    36,879       2,803,542  

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. - Class A (c)

    31,900       2,004,596  
   

 

 

 
      5,881,615  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.7%  

Akorn, Inc. (a) (c)

    55,997       1,878,139  

Catalent, Inc. (a)

    80,256       2,816,986  

Endo International plc (a) (c)

    127,532       1,424,533  

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (a) (c)

    34,010       1,796,068  
   

 

 

 
      7,915,726  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.7%  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

    23,697       2,562,831  

FTI Consulting, Inc. (a)

    26,539       927,803  

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

    43,082       4,810,105  
   

 

 

 
      8,300,739  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.4%  

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

    29,671       1,227,786  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

    29,086       3,635,750  
   

 

 

 
      4,863,536  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—1.3%  

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (a) (c)

    54,100       1,475,307  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. - Class A (a)

    39,514       2,702,362  

Landstar System, Inc.

    26,927       2,304,951  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

    44,477       4,235,990  

Ryder System, Inc.

    34,399       2,476,040  
Road & Rail—(Continued)  

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (c)

    28,757     844,018  
   

 

 

 
      14,038,668  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—2.4%  

Cirrus Logic, Inc. (a)

    41,369       2,594,664  

Cree, Inc. (a) (c)

    62,483       1,540,206  

Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (c)

    211,582       2,888,094  

First Solar, Inc. (a)

    50,235       2,003,372  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (a)

    85,414       2,202,827  

Microsemi Corp. (a)

    74,165       3,470,922  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    24,383       2,350,521  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    27,198       1,858,983  

Synaptics, Inc. (a)

    22,032       1,139,275  

Teradyne, Inc.

    127,777       3,837,143  

Versum Materials, Inc.

    69,796       2,268,370  
   

 

 

 
      26,154,377  
   

 

 

 
Software—3.9%  

ACI Worldwide, Inc. (a) (c)

    75,812       1,695,915  

Blackbaud, Inc.

    30,852       2,645,559  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

    179,574       6,013,933  

CDK Global, Inc.

    93,251       5,787,157  

CommVault Systems, Inc. (a)

    26,846       1,515,457  

Fair Isaac Corp.

    19,888       2,772,586  

Fortinet, Inc. (a)

    95,950       3,592,368  

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (a) (c)

    44,600       2,143,476  

PTC, Inc. (a) (c)

    74,194       4,089,573  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)

    66,690       4,893,712  

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) (c)

    21,673       3,807,296  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) (a) (c)

    19,086       4,009,205  
   

 

 

 
      42,966,237  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—1.7%  

Aaron’s, Inc.

    40,389       1,571,132  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    106,843       1,287,458  

Cabela’s, Inc. (a)

    33,194       1,972,387  

Chico’s FAS, Inc. (c)

    83,164       783,405  

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

    56,370       2,245,217  

GameStop Corp. - Class A

    65,037       1,405,450  

Michaels Cos., Inc. (The) (a)

    67,938       1,258,212  

Murphy USA, Inc. (a) (c)

    22,202       1,645,390  

Office Depot, Inc.

    331,814       1,871,431  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a) (c)

    88,268       1,787,427  

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)

    56,762       1,052,367  

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

    51,191       2,482,764  
   

 

 

 
      19,362,640  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—0.5%  

3D Systems Corp. (a) (c)

    69,440       1,298,528  

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc. (c)

    48,475       1,357,300  

NCR Corp. (a)

    77,841       3,179,026  
   

 

 

 
      5,834,854  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.7%  

Carter’s, Inc.

    31,079     $ 2,764,477  

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a)

    20,546       1,402,470  

Kate Spade & Co. (a)

    82,395       1,523,484  

Skechers USA, Inc. - Class A (a)

    85,925       2,534,787  
   

 

 

 
      8,225,218  
   

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—0.5%  

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

    314,097       4,124,094  

Washington Federal, Inc.

    57,442       1,907,074  
   

 

 

 
      6,031,168  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—0.7%  

GATX Corp.

    25,112       1,613,948  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Class A

    28,957       2,489,144  

NOW, Inc. (a) (c)

    69,150       1,111,932  

Watsco, Inc.

    19,523       3,010,447  
   

 

 

 
      8,225,471  
   

 

 

 
Water Utilities—0.3%  

Aqua America, Inc. (c)

    114,065       3,798,365  
   

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.2%  

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

    60,242       1,671,716  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $774,380,977)

      1,061,455,641  
   

 

 

 
Mutual Fund—2.3%  
Investment Company Security—2.3%  

SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust (c)
(Cost $25,312,133)

    80,600       25,600,172  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—2.5%  
Discount Notes—1.5%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.609%, 07/07/17 (d)

    175,000       174,981  

0.675%, 07/19/17 (d)

    750,000       749,667  

0.776%, 07/12/17 (d)

    1,675,000       1,674,581  

0.818%, 07/21/17 (d)

    6,825,000       6,821,587  

0.902%, 08/02/17 (d)

    7,125,000       7,118,944  

0.941%, 08/11/17 (d)

    200,000       199,779  
   

 

 

 
      16,739,539  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—1.0%  

U.S. Treasury Bills
0.615%, 08/03/17 (d)

    850,000       849,376  

0.905%, 08/17/17 (d)

    1,725,000       1,723,051  

0.936%, 09/07/17 (d)

    1,200,000       1,197,910  

0.940%, 09/28/17 (d)

    800,000       798,047  

0.957%, 08/31/17 (d)

    4,225,000       4,218,612  
U.S. Treasury—(Continued)  

U.S. Treasury Bills
0.958%, 09/21/17 (d)

    1,600,000     1,596,539  
   

 

 

 
      10,383,535  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $27,123,220)

      27,123,074  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (e)—9.2%  
Certificates of Deposit—5.1%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    995,818       997,900  

Bank of America N.A.
1.507%, 07/11/17 (f)

    9,000,000       9,001,585  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (f)

    2,000,000       2,002,250  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (f)

    1,500,000       1,501,729  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (f)

    1,500,000       1,502,035  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.125%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,044  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.432%, 10/16/17 (f)

    2,000,000       2,000,428  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,500,312  

KBC Bank NV
1.200%, 07/18/17

    500,000       500,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    1,000,000       1,000,030  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.266%, 12/05/17 (f)

    1,000,000       1,000,023  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.469%, 10/18/17 (f)

    1,000,000       999,932  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (f)

    2,000,000       2,000,610  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (f)

    2,500,000       2,502,025  

Natixis New York
1.506%, 08/03/17 (f)

    3,500,000       3,501,057  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.377%, 10/13/17 (f)

    1,000,000       1,000,688  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (f)

    6,000,000       6,000,726  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (f)

    4,000,000       4,001,556  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.170%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       999,997  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (f)

    1,500,000       1,500,384  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.475%, 01/10/18 (f)

    4,000,000       4,006,650  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (f)

    1,701,737       1,700,971  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (f)

    2,400,000       2,402,146  
   

 

 

 
      56,623,058  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (e)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Commercial Paper—1.1%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    1,994,085     $ 1,999,276  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (f)

    3,000,000       3,003,163  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (f)

    500,000       500,173  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    999,776       999,872  

1.180%, 07/11/17

    997,050       999,668  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    996,893       999,060  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (f)

    3,800,000       3,803,788  
   

 

 

 
      12,305,000  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—2.4%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $683,449 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $711,395 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $697,056.

    683,388       683,388  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $4,700,470 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $4,778,647 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $4,794,014.

    4,700,000       4,700,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $1,000,775 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $217 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $1,111,824.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,512,113 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,750,001.

    2,500,000       2,500,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $4,064,790 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $4,400,000.

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,015,295 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,200,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $5,000,558 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $9,970,309 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $5,100,594.

    5,000,000     5,000,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $2,000,197 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,003,526 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $2,040,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Royal Bank of Scotland Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.060% to be repurchased at $5,001,031 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $5,105,522 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 1.118% - 2.000%, maturity dates ranging from 07/31/17 - 02/15/25, with a value of $5,100,141.

    5,000,000       5,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      26,883,388  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.6%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.180%, 07/07/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    1,800,000       1,800,000  
   

 

 

 
      6,800,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $102,579,873)

      102,611,446  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—109.3%
(Cost $929,396,203) (g)

      1,216,790,333  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(9.3)%

      (103,199,336
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,113,590,997  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open futures contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $3,310,350.
(c)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $100,214,841 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $102,485,147. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(d)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

(e)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(f)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(g)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $929,396,203. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $338,489,428 and $(51,095,298), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $287,394,130.
(ETF)—   Exchange-Traded Fund

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Long

   Expiration
Date
   Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P Midcap 400 Index E-Mini Futures

   09/15/17      142        USD        24,948,184      $ (153,564
              

 

 

 

 

(USD)—   United States Dollar

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 1,061,455,641     $ —       $ —        $ 1,061,455,641  

Total Mutual Fund*

     25,600,172       —         —          25,600,172  

Total Short-Term Investments*

     —         27,123,074       —          27,123,074  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —         102,611,446       —          102,611,446  

Total Investments

   $ 1,087,055,813     $ 129,734,520     $ —        $ 1,216,790,333  
                                   

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —       $ (102,485,147   $ —        $ (102,485,147
Futures Contracts          

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

   $ (153,564   $ —       $ —        $ (153,564

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,216,790,333  

Cash

     7,256  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     865,066  

Fund shares sold

     1,181,185  

Dividends

     1,038,014  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     17,040  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,219,898,894  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     102,485,147  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     2,761,871  

Fund shares redeemed

     383,369  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     225,812  

Distribution and service fees

     126,001  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,469  

Other expenses

     223,228  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     106,307,897  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,113,590,997  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 767,916,188  

Undistributed net investment income

     6,073,684  

Accumulated net realized gain

     52,360,559  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and futures contracts

     287,240,566  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,113,590,997  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 514,108,401  

Class B

     417,971,325  

Class E

     38,879,084  

Class G

     142,632,187  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     27,820,199  

Class B

     22,937,269  

Class E

     2,119,869  

Class G

     7,878,751  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 18.48  

Class B

     18.22  

Class E

     18.34  

Class G

     18.10  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $929,396,203.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $100,214,841.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends

   $ 8,250,203  

Interest

     80,178  

Securities lending income

     572,503  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     8,902,884  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     1,366,696  

Administration fees

     17,400  

Custodian and accounting fees

     35,938  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     515,962  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     29,288  

Distribution and service fees—Class G

     208,982  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     81,314  

Insurance

     3,346  

Miscellaneous

     29,595  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     2,354,173  

Less management fee waiver

     (17,476
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     2,336,697  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     6,566,187  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain on:  

Investments

     53,330,213  

Futures contracts

     952,719  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     54,282,932  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     691,205  

Futures contracts

     293,223  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     984,428  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     55,267,360  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 61,833,547  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 6,566,187     $ 13,583,156  

Net realized gain

     54,282,932       72,335,625  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     984,428       99,228,619  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     61,833,547       185,147,400  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (7,049,030     (5,545,745

Class B

     (4,872,736     (3,993,247

Class E

     (484,668     (419,718

Class G

     (1,663,693     (1,094,410

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (32,132,259     (33,298,068

Class B

     (26,576,624     (29,970,595

Class E

     (2,460,772     (2,888,891

Class G

     (9,113,829     (8,484,683
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (84,353,611     (85,695,357
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     60,241,579       49,521,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     37,721,515       148,973,349  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,075,869,482       926,896,133  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,113,590,997     $ 1,075,869,482  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 6,073,684     $ 13,577,624  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     1,189,889     $ 23,150,414       3,164,401     $ 54,007,217  

Reinvestments

     2,113,338       39,181,289       2,324,584       38,843,813  

Redemptions

     (1,641,205     (31,862,635     (3,218,808     (56,807,431
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,662,022     $ 30,469,068       2,270,177     $ 36,043,599  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     529,470     $ 10,117,090       961,246     $ 16,438,942  

Reinvestments

     1,720,424       31,449,360       2,058,415       33,963,842  

Redemptions

     (1,287,991     (24,665,401     (3,079,377     (53,725,241
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     961,903     $ 16,901,049       (59,716   $ (3,322,457
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     50,246     $ 969,387       89,484     $ 1,566,085  

Reinvestments

     160,078       2,945,440       199,314       3,308,609  

Redemptions

     (183,772     (3,546,662     (340,312     (5,923,336
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     26,552     $ 368,165       (51,514   $ (1,048,642
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class G

 

Sales

     726,593     $ 13,823,218       1,679,990     $ 29,260,345  

Reinvestments

     593,149       10,777,522       583,735       9,579,093  

Redemptions

     (633,869     (12,097,443     (1,219,032     (20,990,632
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     685,873     $ 12,503,297       1,044,693     $ 17,848,806  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 60,241,579       $ 49,521,306  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 18.89     $ 17.23      $ 19.01      $ 18.45      $ 14.47      $ 12.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.13       0.27        0.24        0.24        0.18        0.19  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.98       3.04        (0.57      1.41        4.46        2.05  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.11       3.31        (0.33      1.65        4.64        2.24  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.27     (0.24      (0.23      (0.20      (0.19      (0.14

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.25     (1.41      (1.22      (0.89      (0.47      (0.60
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.52     (1.65      (1.45      (1.09      (0.66      (0.74
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 18.48     $ 18.89      $ 17.23      $ 19.01      $ 18.45      $ 14.47  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     5.87  (c)      20.43        (2.35      9.49        33.15        17.60  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.29  (d)      0.30        0.30        0.30        0.30        0.32  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.29  (d)      0.29        0.29        0.30        0.30        0.31  

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

     1.34  (d)      1.53        1.30        1.33        1.09        1.40  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (c)      28        25        17        16        11  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 514.1     $ 494.1      $ 411.5      $ 399.6      $ 370.0      $ 260.2  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 18.63     $ 17.01      $ 18.79      $ 18.25      $ 14.32      $ 12.84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.10       0.22        0.19        0.19        0.14        0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.97       3.00        (0.57      1.39        4.42        2.03  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.07       3.22        (0.38      1.58        4.56        2.19  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.23     (0.19      (0.18      (0.15      (0.16      (0.11

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.25     (1.41      (1.22      (0.89      (0.47      (0.60
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.48     (1.60      (1.40      (1.04      (0.63      (0.71
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 18.22     $ 18.63      $ 17.01      $ 18.79      $ 18.25      $ 14.32  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     5.71  (c)      20.14        (2.62      9.23        32.83        17.33  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.54  (d)      0.55        0.55        0.55        0.55        0.57  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.54  (d)      0.54        0.54        0.55        0.55        0.56  

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

     1.09  (d)      1.28        1.04        1.08        0.83        1.16  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (c)      28        25        17        16        11  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 418.0     $ 409.3      $ 374.7      $ 404.0      $ 388.4      $ 311.6  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 18.75     $ 17.10      $ 18.89      $ 18.33      $ 14.38      $ 12.89  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.11       0.24        0.21        0.21        0.15        0.17  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.98       3.03        (0.59      1.41        4.44        2.04  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.09       3.27        (0.38      1.62        4.59        2.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.25     (0.21      (0.19      (0.17      (0.17      (0.12

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.25     (1.41      (1.22      (0.89      (0.47      (0.60
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.50     (1.62      (1.41      (1.06      (0.64      (0.72
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 18.34     $ 18.75      $ 17.10      $ 18.89      $ 18.33      $ 14.38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     5.82  (c)      20.26        (2.58      9.39        32.95        17.46  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.44  (d)      0.45        0.45        0.45        0.45        0.47  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.44  (d)      0.44        0.44        0.45        0.45        0.46  

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

     1.19  (d)      1.38        1.13        1.17        0.93        1.24  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (c)      28        25        17        16        11  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 38.9     $ 39.2      $ 36.7      $ 42.4      $ 45.0      $ 37.6  
     Class G  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 18.52     $ 16.92      $ 18.70      $ 18.16      $ 14.26      $ 12.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.10       0.21        0.18        0.18        0.13        0.15  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.96       2.98        (0.57      1.39        4.40        2.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.06       3.19        (0.39      1.57        4.53        2.17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.23     (0.18      (0.17      (0.14      (0.16      (0.10

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.25     (1.41      (1.22      (0.89      (0.47      (0.60
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.48     (1.59      (1.39      (1.03      (0.63      (0.70
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 18.10     $ 18.52      $ 16.92      $ 18.70      $ 18.16      $ 14.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     5.68  (c)      20.08        (2.68      9.21        32.75        17.27  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.59  (d)      0.60        0.60        0.60        0.60        0.62  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.59  (d)      0.59        0.59        0.60        0.60        0.61  

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

     1.04  (d)      1.24        1.00        1.02        0.79        1.10  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (c)      28        25        17        16        11  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 142.6     $ 133.2      $ 104.0      $ 105.2      $ 103.3      $ 71.4  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, E and G shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $26,883,388. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value  

Equity

   Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (a)    $ 153,564  
     

 

 

 

 

(a)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 952,719  
  

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 293,223  
  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Futures contracts long

   $ 14,200  

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 137,277,904      $ 0      $ 151,916,790  

6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the annual rate of 0.250% of average daily net assets. Fees earned by Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $1,366,696.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC (“MIA”) with respect to managing the Portfolio. For providing subadvisory services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed to pay MIA an investment subadvisory fee for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.030%    On the first $500 million
0.020%    On the next $500 million
0.010%    On amounts over $1 billion

Fees earned by MIA with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $129,051.

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum reduction

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.005%    Over $500 million and under $1 billion
0.010%    Of the next $1 billion
0.015%    On amounts over $2 billion

An identical expense agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, E, and G Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, E, and G Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.15% per year for Class E Shares, and 0.30% per year for Class G Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$11,053,120    $ 14,033,509      $ 74,642,237      $ 56,487,447      $ 85,695,357      $ 70,520,956  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$14,672,131    $ 69,971,811      $ 283,643,265      $      $ 368,287,207  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  52,321,128        1,682,560        3,733,145  

To Approve a Subadvisory Agreement between the Manager and MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
52,338,078      1,690,906        3,707,851  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     53,404,362        4,332,472  

Robert Boulware

     53,413,125        4,323,709  

Susan C. Gause

     53,443,430        4,293,404  

Nancy Hawthorne

     53,415,769        4,321,064  

Barbara A. Nugent

     53,472,766        4,264,068  

John Rosenthal

     53,422,562        4,314,272  

Linda B. Strumpf

     53,382,387        4,354,447  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     53,346,930        4,389,904  

 

BHFTII-23


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Managed by MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, D, E and G shares of the MetLife Stock Index Portfolio returned 9.20%, 9.08%, 9.16%, 9.12% and 9.06%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500 Index1, returned 9.34%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

During the first six months of 2017, equity markets continued to make new all-time highs, rallying on the strength of the global economy, strong corporate earnings, and optimism about potential changes to financial regulation and tax reform. The equity markets also reacted positively to U.S. lawmakers reaching an agreement on a spending bill, the outcome of the French Presidential elections, and better than expected macroeconomic data, including U.S. manufacturing, U.S. nonfarm payrolls, and U.S. consumer sentiment. Equity markets remained resilient despite the United Kingdoms (“U.K.”) Conservative Party’s failure to win a majority in the U.K. snap election on June 8th and increased political risks in the U.S. after President Trump fired FBI Director Comey. Other factors that weighed on the equity markets included geopolitical tensions in Syria and North Korea, two rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), and the Federal Open Market Committee (the “FOMC”) minutes showing members discussed the potential shrinking of the Fed balance sheet by as early as December.

During the first six months, the FOMC met four times and raised the target range for the Federal Funds Rate twice to 1.00% to 1.25%. The FOMC stated that the labor market had continued to strengthen and that economic activity had been rising moderately so far this year. The FOMC also stated that job gains had moderated but had been solid since the beginning of the year.

Nine of the eleven sectors comprising the S&P 500 Index experienced positive returns for the first six months of 2017. Information Technology (20.8% beginning weight in the benchmark), up 17.2%, was the best-performing sector and had the largest positive impact on the benchmark return. Health Care (13.6% beginning weight), up 16.1%, and Consumer Discretionary (12.0% beginning weight), up 11.0%, were the next best-performing sectors. Energy (7.6% beginning weight), down 12.6%, and Telecom Services (2.7% beginning weight), down 10.7%, were the worst-performing sectors.

The stocks with the largest positive impact to the benchmark return for the first half of the year were Facebook, up 31.2%; Amazon, up 29.1%; and Apple, up 25.4%. The stocks with the largest negative impact were Verizon, down 14.4%; General Electric, down 13.1%; and Exxon Mobil, down 8.9%.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / CURRENT POSITIONING

The Portfolio is managed utilizing a full replication strategy versus the S&P 500 Index. This strategy seeks to replicate the performance of the Index by owning all of the components of the Index at their respective Index capitalization weights. The Portfolio is periodically rebalanced for compositional changes in the S&P 500 Index. Factors that impact tracking error include transaction costs, cash drag, securities lending, NAV rounding, contributions and withdrawals.

Stacey Lituchy

Norman Hu

Mirsad Usejnoski

Portfolio Managers

MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

BHFTII-1


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE S&P 500 INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year        Since Inception2  
MetLife Stock Index Portfolio                           

Class A

       9.20          17.61          14.34          6.93           

Class B

       9.08          17.30          14.06          6.67           

Class D

       9.16          17.48          14.23                   15.62  

Class E

       9.12          17.42          14.17          6.77           

Class G

       9.06          17.24                            8.52  
S&P 500 Index        9.34          17.90          14.63          7.18           

1 The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-weighted index (stock price times number of shares outstanding) with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

2 Inception dates of the Class A, Class B, Class D, Class E and Class G shares are 5/1/90, 1/2/01, 4/28/09, 5/1/01 and 11/12/14, respectively.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Apple, Inc.      3.6  
Microsoft Corp.      2.5  
Amazon.com, Inc.      1.8  
Facebook, Inc. - Class A      1.7  
Johnson & Johnson      1.7  
Exxon Mobil Corp.      1.6  
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      1.5  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B      1.5  
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A      1.3  
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C      1.3  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      21.9  
Financials      15.5  
Health Care      14.2  
Consumer Discretionary      12.0  
Industrials      10.1  
Consumer Staples      8.9  
Energy      5.9  
Utilities      3.1  
Real Estate      2.9  
Materials      2.8  

 

BHFTII-2


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.26    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,092.00        $ 1.35  
   Hypothetical*      0.26    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.51        $ 1.30  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.51    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,090.80        $ 2.64  
   Hypothetical*      0.51    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.27        $ 2.56  

Class D(a)

   Actual      0.36    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,091.60        $ 1.87  
   Hypothetical*      0.36    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.01        $ 1.81  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.41    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,091.20        $ 2.13  
   Hypothetical*      0.41    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.76        $ 2.06  

Class G(a)

   Actual      0.56    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,090.60        $ 2.90  
   Hypothetical*      0.56    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.02        $ 2.81  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

BHFTII-3


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—98.2% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—2.3%  

Arconic, Inc. (a)

    141,574     $ 3,206,651  

Boeing Co. (The)

    180,298       35,653,929  

General Dynamics Corp.

    91,087       18,044,335  

L3 Technologies, Inc.

    25,014       4,179,339  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    79,953       22,195,752  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    56,073       14,394,500  

Raytheon Co.

    93,493       15,097,250  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

    52,157       5,480,658  

Textron, Inc.

    85,980       4,049,658  

TransDigm Group, Inc.

    15,708       4,223,410  

United Technologies Corp.

    239,338       29,225,563  
   

 

 

 
      155,751,045  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.7%  

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (a)

    45,252       3,107,908  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (a)

    57,868       3,268,385  

FedEx Corp.

    79,010       17,171,243  

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

    221,231       24,465,936  
   

 

 

 
      48,013,472  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.6%  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    39,701       3,563,562  

American Airlines Group, Inc. (a)

    158,218       7,961,530  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    236,414       12,704,888  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    194,216       12,068,582  

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (b)

    90,509       6,810,802  
   

 

 

 
      43,109,364  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—0.2%  

BorgWarner, Inc. (a)

    64,074       2,714,175  

Delphi Automotive plc

    86,046       7,541,932  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

    80,875       2,827,390  
   

 

 

 
      13,083,497  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—0.5%  

Ford Motor Co.

    1,256,245       14,057,382  

General Motors Co.

    441,084       15,407,064  

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

    56,221       3,037,058  
   

 

 

 
      32,501,504  
   

 

 

 
Banks—6.4%  

Bank of America Corp.

    3,196,522       77,547,624  

BB&T Corp. (a)

    260,609       11,834,255  

Citigroup, Inc.

    884,338       59,144,525  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    162,701       5,805,172  

Comerica, Inc. (a)

    56,831       4,162,302  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    240,984       6,255,945  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    349,179       4,720,900  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    1,141,151       104,301,201  

KeyCorp

    352,066       6,597,717  

M&T Bank Corp.

    49,421       8,003,731  

People’s United Financial, Inc. (a)

    110,602       1,953,231  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    155,428       19,408,294  

Regions Financial Corp.

    386,099       5,652,489  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    155,291       8,808,106  
Banks—(Continued)  

U.S. Bancorp

    508,829     26,418,402  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    1,444,612       80,045,951  

Zions Bancorp (a)

    65,083       2,857,795  
   

 

 

 
      433,517,640  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—2.0%  

Brown-Forman Corp. - Class B (a)

    56,815       2,761,209  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    1,235,100       55,394,235  

Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A

    55,068       10,668,324  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

    59,041       5,379,225  

Molson Coors Brewing Co. - Class B (a)

    59,312       5,120,998  

Monster Beverage Corp. (a) (b)

    129,489       6,433,013  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    458,830       52,990,277  
   

 

 

 
      138,747,281  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—2.9%  

AbbVie, Inc.

    511,198       37,066,967  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)

    72,127       8,775,692  

Amgen, Inc.

    236,366       40,709,316  

Biogen, Inc. (b)

    68,613       18,618,824  

Celgene Corp. (b)

    250,798       32,571,136  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    419,717       29,707,569  

Incyte Corp. (a) (b)

    54,591       6,873,553  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)

    24,475       12,020,652  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)

    80,000       10,309,600  
   

 

 

 
      196,653,309  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—0.3%  

Allegion plc (a)

    30,600       2,482,272  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (a)

    49,414       3,223,769  

Johnson Controls International plc

    301,317       13,065,105  

Masco Corp.

    102,765       3,926,651  
   

 

 

 
      22,697,797  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—2.9%  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

    18,181       3,015,501  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    48,968       6,233,137  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    334,005       17,040,935  

BlackRock, Inc. (a)

    38,943       16,449,913  

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

    29,510       2,697,214  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    390,829       16,790,014  

CME Group, Inc. (a)

    109,139       13,668,568  

E*Trade Financial Corp. (b)

    88,225       3,355,197  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

    109,979       4,925,959  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    117,583       26,091,668  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    190,170       12,536,006  

Invesco, Ltd.

    130,681       4,598,664  

Moody’s Corp.

    53,457       6,504,648  

Morgan Stanley

    457,491       20,385,799  

Nasdaq, Inc.

    36,607       2,617,034  

Northern Trust Corp.

    69,318       6,738,403  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    41,170       3,302,657  

S&P Global, Inc.

    82,805       12,088,702  

State Street Corp.

    113,595       10,192,879  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (a)

    77,494       5,750,830  
   

 

 

 
      194,983,728  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-4


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Chemicals—2.1%  

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (a)

    69,932     $ 10,004,472  

Albemarle Corp.

    35,573       3,754,374  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (a)

    74,880       2,093,645  

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

    361,014       22,769,153  

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

    278,488       22,476,766  

Eastman Chemical Co. (a)

    46,839       3,934,008  

Ecolab, Inc. (a)

    83,846       11,130,557  

FMC Corp. (a)

    43,041       3,144,145  

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (a)

    25,365       3,424,275  

LyondellBasell Industries NV - Class A

    106,091       8,953,020  

Monsanto Co.

    140,944       16,682,132  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    112,745       2,573,968  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    82,290       9,048,608  

Praxair, Inc.

    91,818       12,170,476  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    26,024       9,133,383  
   

 

 

 
      141,292,982  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—0.3%  

Cintas Corp.

    27,740       3,496,350  

Republic Services, Inc.

    73,841       4,705,887  

Stericycle, Inc. (a) (b)

    27,388       2,090,252  

Waste Management, Inc.

    130,552       9,575,989  
   

 

 

 
      19,868,478  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—1.0%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    1,606,003       50,267,894  

F5 Networks, Inc. (b)

    20,782       2,640,561  

Harris Corp.

    39,158       4,271,355  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    122,728       3,421,657  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    52,506       4,554,370  
   

 

 

 
      65,155,837  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—0.1%  

Fluor Corp.

    44,897       2,055,385  

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (a)

    38,680       2,103,805  

Quanta Services, Inc. (b)

    47,573       1,566,103  
   

 

 

 
      5,725,293  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials—0.1%  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (a)

    20,117       4,477,642  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    42,448       5,377,313  
   

 

 

 
      9,854,955  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—0.7%  

American Express Co.

    241,146       20,314,139  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    155,128       12,816,676  

Discover Financial Services

    122,116       7,594,394  

Navient Corp.

    91,522       1,523,841  

Synchrony Financial

    247,401       7,377,498  
   

 

 

 
      49,626,548  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—0.3%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    28,444       2,513,596  

Ball Corp.

    112,456       4,746,768  
Containers & Packaging—(Continued)  

International Paper Co.

    132,621     7,507,675  

Sealed Air Corp. (a)

    62,894       2,815,136  

WestRock Co. (a)

    80,652       4,569,742  
   

 

 

 
      22,152,917  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—0.1%  

Genuine Parts Co. (a)

    47,342       4,391,444  

LKQ Corp. (b)

    99,020       3,262,709  
   

 

 

 
      7,654,153  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—0.0%  

H&R Block, Inc.

    66,541       2,056,782  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—1.6%  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B (b)

    610,110       103,334,331  

Leucadia National Corp.

    104,015       2,721,032  
   

 

 

 
      106,055,363  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—2.1%  

AT&T, Inc. (a)

    1,974,720       74,506,186  

CenturyLink, Inc. (a)

    176,276       4,209,471  

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (b)

    94,021       5,575,445  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    1,310,281       58,517,149  
   

 

 

 
      142,808,251  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—2.0%  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    73,176       2,939,480  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    157,936       10,971,814  

Duke Energy Corp.

    224,801       18,791,116  

Edison International

    104,649       8,182,505  

Entergy Corp.

    57,644       4,425,330  

Eversource Energy (a)

    101,782       6,179,185  

Exelon Corp.

    297,459       10,729,346  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    142,528       4,156,116  

NextEra Energy, Inc. (a)

    150,373       21,071,769  

PG&E Corp.

    164,006       10,885,078  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    35,833       3,051,538  

PPL Corp. (a)

    219,433       8,483,280  

Southern Co. (The)

    319,462       15,295,841  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    163,092       7,482,661  
   

 

 

 
      132,645,059  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.6%  

Acuity Brands, Inc. (a)

    14,165       2,879,461  

AMETEK, Inc.

    73,910       4,476,729  

Eaton Corp. plc

    143,671       11,181,914  

Emerson Electric Co.

    207,005       12,341,638  

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (a)

    41,382       6,702,229  
   

 

 

 
      37,581,971  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—0.4%  

Amphenol Corp. - Class A (a)

    98,163       7,246,393  

Corning, Inc. (a)

    295,575       8,882,029  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    43,829       1,519,113  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—(Continued)  

TE Connectivity, Ltd.

    114,033     $ 8,972,116  
   

 

 

 
      26,619,651  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—0.9%  

Baker Hughes, Inc.

    136,663       7,449,500  

Halliburton Co.

    278,756       11,905,669  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (a)

    34,871       1,894,890  

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (a)

    122,068       4,020,920  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    446,296       29,384,129  

TechnipFMC plc (b)

    149,868       4,076,410  

Transocean, Ltd. (a) (b)

    125,602       1,033,704  
   

 

 

 
      59,765,222  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—2.8%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (a)

    29,252       3,523,989  

American Tower Corp.

    136,512       18,063,268  

Apartment Investment & Management Co. - Class A

    50,435       2,167,192  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (a)

    44,257       8,504,868  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    49,418       6,079,402  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    117,593       11,780,467  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (a)

    51,319       5,796,481  

Equinix, Inc.

    25,025       10,739,729  

Equity Residential

    117,929       7,763,266  

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (a)

    21,070       5,420,679  

Extra Space Storage, Inc. (a)

    40,442       3,154,476  

Federal Realty Investment Trust (a)

    23,202       2,932,501  

GGP, Inc. (a)

    187,104       4,408,170  

HCP, Inc.

    150,504       4,810,108  

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (a)

    237,604       4,341,025  

Iron Mountain, Inc. (a)

    78,895       2,710,832  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    136,719       2,508,794  

Macerich Co. (The) (a)

    38,252       2,220,911  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    36,480       3,844,262  

Prologis, Inc. (a)

    170,335       9,988,444  

Public Storage

    48,022       10,014,028  

Realty Income Corp. (a)

    87,705       4,839,562  

Regency Centers Corp.

    46,980       2,942,827  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    100,276       16,220,646  

SL Green Realty Corp. (a)

    32,708       3,460,506  

UDR, Inc. (a)

    85,885       3,346,939  

Ventas, Inc. (a)

    113,984       7,919,608  

Vornado Realty Trust

    55,328       5,195,299  

Welltower, Inc. (a)

    117,611       8,803,183  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    241,313       8,083,986  
   

 

 

 
      191,585,448  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—1.8%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    140,875       22,530,139  

CVS Health Corp.

    327,234       26,329,247  

Kroger Co. (The) (a)

    293,125       6,835,675  

Sysco Corp. (a)

    158,151       7,959,740  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    474,441       35,905,695  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    274,286       21,479,337  

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

    102,643       4,322,297  
   

 

 

 
      125,362,130  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—1.3%  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    183,296     7,584,788  

Campbell Soup Co. (a)

    61,592       3,212,023  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    129,836       4,642,935  

General Mills, Inc.

    185,052       10,251,881  

Hershey Co. (The)

    44,965       4,827,892  

Hormel Foods Corp. (a)

    86,641       2,955,324  

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

    37,396       4,425,069  

Kellogg Co. (a)

    81,006       5,626,677  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    191,639       16,411,964  

McCormick & Co., Inc. (a)

    36,368       3,546,244  

Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A

    487,345       21,048,430  

Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A

    92,566       5,797,409  
   

 

 

 
      90,330,636  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—2.8%  

Abbott Laboratories

    557,364       27,093,464  

Align Technology, Inc. (b)

    24,254       3,641,010  

Baxter International, Inc. (a)

    156,667       9,484,620  

Becton Dickinson & Co. (a)

    73,025       14,247,908  

Boston Scientific Corp. (b)

    439,848       12,192,587  

C.R. Bard, Inc.

    23,260       7,352,719  

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

    15,693       3,757,218  

Danaher Corp.

    196,195       16,556,896  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. (a)

    73,628       4,774,039  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a) (b)

    67,388       7,967,957  

Hologic, Inc. (b)

    89,938       4,081,386  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (b)

    28,305       4,568,993  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) (b)

    11,834       11,069,169  

Medtronic plc

    439,682       39,021,777  

Stryker Corp.

    99,643       13,828,456  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a) (b)

    29,525       3,046,685  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    64,633       8,298,877  
   

 

 

 
      190,983,761  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—2.8%  

Aetna, Inc.

    106,541       16,176,120  

AmerisourceBergen Corp. (a)

    53,303       5,038,733  

Anthem, Inc.

    85,113       16,012,309  

Cardinal Health, Inc. (a)

    101,460       7,905,763  

Centene Corp. (b)

    55,335       4,420,160  

Cigna Corp.

    82,231       13,764,647  

DaVita, Inc. (a) (b)

    50,004       3,238,259  

Envision Healthcare Corp. (a) (b)

    37,727       2,364,351  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a) (b)

    190,639       12,170,394  

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (a) (b)

    91,922       8,015,598  

Henry Schein, Inc. (a) (b)

    25,480       4,663,350  

Humana, Inc. (a)

    46,354       11,153,699  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (b)

    32,859       5,064,886  

McKesson Corp.

    67,741       11,146,104  

Patterson Cos., Inc. (a)

    26,207       1,230,419  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

    43,948       4,885,260  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    309,526       57,392,311  

Universal Health Services, Inc. - Class B

    28,718       3,505,893  
   

 

 

 
      188,148,256  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Health Care Technology—0.1%  

Cerner Corp. (a) (b)

    94,430     $ 6,276,762  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—1.7%  

Carnival Corp.

    134,440       8,815,231  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (b)

    9,207       3,831,033  

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (a)

    39,937       3,611,902  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

    65,814       4,070,596  

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    99,793       10,010,236  

McDonald’s Corp.

    261,798       40,096,982  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

    53,883       5,885,640  

Starbucks Corp.

    465,125       27,121,439  

Wyndham Worldwide Corp. (a)

    33,518       3,365,542  

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

    25,646       3,439,641  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    106,258       7,837,590  
   

 

 

 
      118,085,832  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—0.5%  

DR Horton, Inc.

    109,777       3,794,991  

Garmin, Ltd. (a)

    36,849       1,880,404  

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

    42,496       2,232,315  

Lennar Corp. - Class A

    65,264       3,479,876  

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (b)

    20,291       4,904,132  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    155,170       8,320,215  

PulteGroup, Inc. (a)

    91,205       2,237,259  

Whirlpool Corp.

    23,759       4,552,700  
   

 

 

 
      31,401,892  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—1.7%  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (a)

    80,060       4,153,513  

Clorox Co. (The)

    41,370       5,512,139  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    283,711       21,031,496  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    114,002       14,718,798  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    821,498       71,593,551  
   

 

 

 
      117,009,497  
   

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers—0.1%  

AES Corp. (a)

    212,036       2,355,720  

NRG Energy, Inc. (a)

    101,524       1,748,243  
   

 

 

 
      4,103,963  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—2.3%  

3M Co.

    191,947       39,961,446  

General Electric Co.

    2,797,214       75,552,750  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    244,861       32,637,522  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    32,773       7,587,933  
   

 

 

 
      155,739,651  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—2.7%  

Aflac, Inc.

    127,466       9,901,559  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    117,082       10,354,732  

American International Group, Inc. (a)

    282,487       17,661,087  

Aon plc

    84,176       11,191,199  

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (a)

    57,647       3,300,291  

Assurant, Inc.

    17,598       1,824,737  

Chubb, Ltd.

    149,975       21,803,366  
Insurance—(Continued)  

Cincinnati Financial Corp. (a)

    48,136     3,487,453  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    13,191       3,358,297  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    117,995       6,202,997  

Lincoln National Corp.

    72,037       4,868,260  

Loews Corp.

    88,681       4,151,158  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    165,524       12,904,251  

MetLife, Inc. (c)

    347,036       19,066,158  

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (a)

    86,094       5,516,043  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    186,583       8,226,444  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    137,794       14,901,043  

Torchmark Corp.

    34,944       2,673,216  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

    89,748       11,355,814  

Unum Group

    73,301       3,418,026  

Willis Towers Watson plc (a)

    40,818       5,937,386  

XL Group, Ltd.

    83,974       3,678,061  
   

 

 

 
      185,781,578  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—2.7%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (b)

    127,426       123,348,368  

Expedia, Inc.

    39,048       5,816,200  

Netflix, Inc. (a) (b)

    138,437       20,683,872  

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (a) (b)

    15,794       29,542,993  

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a) (b)

    35,470       1,354,954  
   

 

 

 
      180,746,387  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—4.5%  

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (b)

    55,526       2,765,750  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (b)

    95,598       88,875,549  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class C (b) (d)

    95,843       87,095,409  

eBay, Inc. (b)

    323,308       11,289,915  

Facebook, Inc. - Class A (b)

    759,226       114,627,942  

VeriSign, Inc. (a) (b)

    28,356       2,635,974  
   

 

 

 
      307,290,539  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—3.8%  

Accenture plc - Class A (a)

    199,169       24,633,222  

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (a)

    17,883       4,590,387  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    143,707       14,724,219  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    189,184       12,561,818  

CSRA, Inc.

    46,667       1,481,677  

DXC Technology Co.

    90,951       6,977,761  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    106,182       9,067,943  

Fiserv, Inc. (b)

    68,215       8,345,423  

Gartner, Inc. (b)

    29,046       3,587,471  

Global Payments, Inc.

    48,977       4,423,603  

International Business Machines Corp.

    274,605       42,242,487  

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A (a)

    301,280       36,590,456  

Paychex, Inc. (a)

    102,696       5,847,510  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (b)

    358,831       19,258,460  

Total System Services, Inc.

    53,199       3,098,842  

Visa, Inc. - Class A (a)

    593,010       55,612,478  

Western Union Co. (The) (a)

    151,365       2,883,503  
   

 

 

 
      255,927,260  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Leisure Products—0.1%  

Hasbro, Inc. (a)

    36,135     $ 4,029,414  

Mattel, Inc. (a)

    110,028       2,368,903  
   

 

 

 
      6,398,317  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.7%  

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (a)

    103,522       6,139,890  

Illumina, Inc. (a) (b)

    46,895       8,137,220  

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,294       4,881,351  

PerkinElmer, Inc. (a)

    35,344       2,408,340  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    125,659       21,923,726  

Waters Corp. (a) (b)

    25,708       4,726,159  
   

 

 

 
      48,216,686  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—1.5%  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    189,235       20,335,193  

Cummins, Inc.

    49,637       8,052,114  

Deere & Co.

    94,520       11,681,727  

Dover Corp. (a)

    50,000       4,011,000  

Flowserve Corp. (a)

    41,954       1,947,924  

Fortive Corp.

    96,849       6,135,384  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    99,862       14,305,231  

Ingersoll-Rand plc

    82,233       7,515,274  

PACCAR, Inc. (a)

    112,830       7,451,293  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    42,778       6,836,780  

Pentair plc

    53,853       3,583,379  

Snap-on, Inc. (a)

    18,613       2,940,854  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    49,135       6,914,769  

Xylem, Inc. (a)

    57,724       3,199,641  
   

 

 

 
      104,910,563  
   

 

 

 
Media—3.0%  

CBS Corp. - Class B

    118,315       7,546,131  

Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A (b)

    69,278       23,336,294  

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    1,520,134       59,163,615  

Discovery Communications, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    49,390       1,275,744  

Discovery Communications, Inc. - Class C (a) (b)

    67,718       1,707,171  

DISH Network Corp. - Class A (a) (b)

    73,064       4,585,497  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

    126,908       3,121,937  

News Corp. - Class A

    122,755       1,681,744  

News Corp. - Class B

    38,472       544,379  

Omnicom Group, Inc. (a)

    74,756       6,197,272  

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. - Class A (a)

    30,804       2,104,221  

Time Warner, Inc.

    249,100       25,012,131  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. - Class A

    338,007       9,579,118  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. - Class B

    156,454       4,360,373  

Viacom, Inc. - Class B

    113,157       3,798,680  

Walt Disney Co. (The)

    467,261       49,646,481  
   

 

 

 
      203,660,788  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.2%  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (b)

    427,535       5,134,695  

Newmont Mining Corp.

    171,272       5,547,500  

Nucor Corp.

    102,478       5,930,402  
   

 

 

 
      16,612,597  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—1.0%  

Ameren Corp. (a)

    77,933     4,260,597  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    138,424       3,790,049  

CMS Energy Corp. (a)

    90,080       4,166,200  

Consolidated Edison, Inc. (a)

    98,087       7,927,391  

Dominion Energy, Inc. (a)

    202,028       15,481,406  

DTE Energy Co.

    57,619       6,095,514  

NiSource, Inc.

    103,889       2,634,625  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    162,486       6,988,523  

SCANA Corp. (a)

    45,904       3,076,027  

Sempra Energy (a)

    80,566       9,083,817  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    101,363       6,221,661  
   

 

 

 
      69,725,810  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.4%  

Dollar General Corp. (a)

    81,033       5,841,669  

Dollar Tree, Inc. (b)

    76,023       5,315,528  

Kohl’s Corp. (a)

    54,758       2,117,492  

Macy’s, Inc. (a)

    97,806       2,273,012  

Nordstrom, Inc. (a)

    35,734       1,709,157  

Target Corp. (a)

    177,207       9,266,154  
   

 

 

 
      26,523,012  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—5.1%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    179,979       8,160,248  

Apache Corp. (a)

    122,173       5,855,752  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. (a)

    149,524       3,750,062  

Chesapeake Energy Corp. (a) (b)

    245,001       1,217,655  

Chevron Corp.

    608,526       63,487,518  

Cimarex Energy Co.

    30,549       2,871,911  

Concho Resources, Inc. (b)

    47,589       5,783,491  

ConocoPhillips

    397,354       17,467,682  

Devon Energy Corp.

    168,853       5,398,230  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    185,417       16,783,947  

EQT Corp. (a)

    55,668       3,261,588  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    1,360,998       109,873,369  

Hess Corp. (a)

    86,796       3,807,740  

Kinder Morgan, Inc. (a)

    616,666       11,815,321  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    273,015       3,235,228  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    166,616       8,719,015  

Murphy Oil Corp. (a)

    52,096       1,335,220  

Newfield Exploration Co. (a) (b)

    63,980       1,820,871  

Noble Energy, Inc.

    146,204       4,137,573  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    245,581       14,702,934  

ONEOK, Inc.

    122,022       6,364,667  

Phillips 66

    140,904       11,651,352  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    54,634       8,718,494  

Range Resources Corp.

    60,439       1,400,372  

Tesoro Corp.

    48,542       4,543,531  

Valero Energy Corp.

    143,649       9,690,562  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

    265,397       8,036,221  
   

 

 

 
      343,890,554  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.1%  

Coty, Inc. - Class A (a)

    151,287       2,838,144  

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The) - Class A

    71,907       6,901,634  
   

 

 

 
      9,739,778  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Pharmaceuticals—5.0%  

Allergan plc (a)

    107,880     $ 26,224,549  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    529,151       29,484,294  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    311,877       25,667,477  

Johnson & Johnson

    865,252       114,464,187  

Mallinckrodt plc (b)

    31,909       1,429,842  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    878,527       56,304,795  

Mylan NV (b)

    148,054       5,747,456  

Perrigo Co. plc (a)

    46,051       3,477,772  

Pfizer, Inc.

    1,916,854       64,387,126  

Zoetis, Inc.

    157,642       9,833,708  
   

 

 

 
      337,021,206  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.3%  

Equifax, Inc.

    38,612       5,306,061  

IHS Markit, Ltd. (a) (b)

    101,935       4,489,217  

Nielsen Holdings plc (a)

    107,878       4,170,563  

Robert Half International, Inc.

    40,849       1,957,893  

Verisk Analytics, Inc. (a) (b)

    49,389       4,166,950  
   

 

 

 
      20,090,684  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.1%  

CBRE Group, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    96,586       3,515,730  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.9%  

CSX Corp.

    296,364       16,169,620  

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (a)

    27,554       2,517,884  

Kansas City Southern

    34,074       3,565,844  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    93,077       11,327,471  

Union Pacific Corp.

    259,347       28,245,482  
   

 

 

 
      61,826,301  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—3.3%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a) (b)

    248,899       3,106,259  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    117,883       9,171,297  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    345,168       14,258,890  

Broadcom, Ltd.

    128,917       30,044,107  

Intel Corp.

    1,512,517       51,032,324  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    50,352       4,607,711  

Lam Research Corp.

    51,813       7,327,913  

Microchip Technology, Inc. (a)

    73,682       5,686,777  

Micron Technology, Inc. (a) (b)

    334,022       9,973,897  

NVIDIA Corp.

    191,112       27,627,151  

Qorvo, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,823       2,584,912  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    474,548       26,204,541  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (a)

    59,269       5,686,860  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    320,016       24,618,831  

Xilinx, Inc. (a)

    79,672       5,124,503  
   

 

 

 
      227,055,973  
   

 

 

 
Software—4.8%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    222,708       12,821,300  

Adobe Systems, Inc. (b)

    158,896       22,474,250  

ANSYS, Inc. (b)

    27,461       3,341,454  

Autodesk, Inc. (b)

    62,294       6,280,481  

CA, Inc. (a)

    100,650       3,469,405  
Software—(Continued)  

Citrix Systems, Inc. (b)

    48,548     3,863,450  

Electronic Arts, Inc. (b)

    99,580       10,527,598  

Intuit, Inc.

    78,181       10,383,219  

Microsoft Corp.

    2,479,807       170,933,096  

Oracle Corp.

    964,786       48,374,370  

Red Hat, Inc. (b)

    57,101       5,467,421  

Salesforce.com, Inc. (a) (b)

    214,771       18,599,169  

Symantec Corp. (a)

    195,364       5,519,033  

Synopsys, Inc. (b)

    48,279       3,520,987  
   

 

 

 
      325,575,233  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—2.2%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    23,719       2,765,398  

AutoNation, Inc. (a) (b)

    21,141       891,305  

AutoZone, Inc. (a) (b)

    9,044       5,159,240  

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

    46,623       1,417,339  

Best Buy Co., Inc. (a)

    85,219       4,885,605  

CarMax, Inc. (a) (b)

    59,488       3,751,313  

Foot Locker, Inc. (a)

    42,151       2,077,201  

Gap, Inc. (The) (a)

    70,702       1,554,737  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

    384,009       58,906,981  

L Brands, Inc. (a)

    77,391       4,170,601  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    275,606       21,367,733  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) (b)

    29,231       6,393,989  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    125,909       7,268,727  

Signet Jewelers, Ltd. (a)

    21,969       1,389,319  

Staples, Inc.

    209,795       2,112,636  

Tiffany & Co. (a)

    34,432       3,232,132  

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

    206,618       14,911,621  

Tractor Supply Co.

    41,294       2,238,548  

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (b)

    18,730       5,381,878  
   

 

 

 
      149,876,303  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—4.1%  

Apple, Inc.

    1,674,671       241,186,118  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    534,734       8,871,237  

HP, Inc. (a)

    540,682       9,451,121  

NetApp, Inc.

    87,028       3,485,471  

Seagate Technology plc (a)

    95,395       3,696,556  

Western Digital Corp.

    93,546       8,288,176  

Xerox Corp.

    68,569       1,969,987  
   

 

 

 
      276,948,666  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.7%  

Coach, Inc.

    90,297       4,274,660  

Hanesbrands, Inc. (a)

    116,964       2,708,886  

Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd. (b)

    50,055       1,814,494  

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

    425,658       25,113,822  

PVH Corp.

    25,055       2,868,798  

Ralph Lauren Corp. (a)

    17,702       1,306,408  

Under Armour, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    59,315       1,290,694  

Under Armour, Inc. - Class C (a) (b)

    59,209       1,193,653  

VF Corp. (a)

    102,900       5,927,040  
   

 

 

 
      46,498,455  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Tobacco—1.8%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    620,439     $ 46,204,092  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    498,865       58,591,694  

Reynolds American, Inc.

    265,788       17,286,852  
   

 

 

 
      122,082,638  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—0.1%  

Fastenal Co.

    92,910       4,044,373  

United Rentals, Inc. (b)

    27,145       3,059,513  

WW Grainger, Inc.

    17,259       3,115,767  
   

 

 

 
      10,219,653  
   

 

 

 
Water Utilities—0.1%  

American Water Works Co., Inc. (a)

    57,234       4,461,390  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $3,442,604,843)

      6,671,546,028  
   

 

 

 
Mutual Fund—1.2%                
Investment Company Security—1.2%  

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
(Cost $82,640,128)

    340,000       82,212,000  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—0.5%                
Discount Notes—0.2%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.608%, 07/07/17 (e)

    1,150,000       1,149,872  

0.908%, 08/02/17 (e)

    2,425,000       2,422,939  

0.919%, 07/21/17 (e)

    2,950,000       2,948,525  

0.949%, 07/28/17 (e)

    4,750,000       4,746,703  
   

 

 

 
      11,268,039  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—0.3%  

U.S. Treasury Bills

   

0.930%, 08/17/17 (e)

    350,000       349,604  

0.940%, 09/28/17 (e)

    1,100,000       1,097,315  

0.943%, 09/21/17 (e)

    2,150,000       2,145,350  

0.957%, 08/31/17 (e)

    9,900,000       9,885,031  

0.971%, 09/07/17 (e)

    9,700,000       9,683,103  
   

 

 

 
      23,160,403  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $34,426,463)

      34,428,442  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—8.4%  
Certificates of Deposit—5.2%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    17,426,807       17,463,250  

Banco Del Estado De Chile New York
1.429%, 10/19/17 (g)

    11,000,000       11,002,618  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (g)

    17,300,000       17,303,183  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    5,046,281     5,005,550  

BNP Paribas New York
1.372%, 02/15/18 (g)

    10,000,000       10,001,600  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (g)

    3,500,000       3,503,938  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (g)

    8,000,000       8,009,224  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (g)

    7,000,000       7,009,496  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.125%, 07/03/17

    3,000,000       3,000,066  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.314%, 11/07/17 (g)

    7,000,000       7,000,567  

1.432%, 10/16/17 (g)

    17,500,000       17,503,745  

1.466%, 10/25/17 (g)

    2,000,000       2,000,118  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000       9,999,900  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (g)

    5,900,000       5,900,737  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    5,979,371       5,986,860  

1.200%, 07/18/17

    2,400,000       2,400,000  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    5,000,000       5,000,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    8,000,000       8,000,240  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000       9,999,900  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.367%, 10/11/17 (g)

    15,000,000       15,003,360  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.397%, 10/11/17 (g)

    6,000,000       5,999,802  

1.400%, 11/27/17 (g)

    5,000,000       4,997,700  

1.469%, 10/18/17 (g)

    16,000,000       15,998,912  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (g)

    12,000,000       11,998,680  

1.506%, 08/03/17 (g)

    11,200,000       11,203,382  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (g)

    3,500,000       3,500,273  

1.377%, 10/13/17 (g)

    5,000,000       5,003,438  

1.584%, 08/21/17 (g)

    8,000,000       8,002,952  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (g)

    10,000,000       10,001,210  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.358%, 06/12/18 (g)

    4,000,000       3,998,648  

1.555%, 10/13/17 (g)

    15,000,000       15,015,165  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.480%, 08/09/17

    4,743,397       4,701,081  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.,
New York 1.330%, 02/08/18 (g)

    6,000,000       5,999,454  

1.357%, 10/12/17 (g)

    7,000,000       7,001,967  

1.551%, 08/01/17 (g)

    2,000,000       2,000,778  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York 1.342%, 11/16/17 (g)

    5,000,000       4,999,685  

1.377%, 10/11/17 (g)

    12,000,000       12,008,453  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (g)

    5,000,000       5,001,280  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (g)

    5,000,000       5,001,505  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (g)

    11,500,000     $ 11,508,544  

1.475%, 01/10/18 (g)

    11,500,000       11,519,119  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (g)

    8,608,789       8,604,912  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (g)

    6,200,000       6,205,543  
   

 

 

 
      351,366,835  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.3%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    14,955,638       14,994,570  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    2,990,522       2,999,022  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (g)

    7,000,000       7,007,380  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (g)

    15,500,000       15,500,899  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (g)

    2,500,000       2,500,863  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (g)

    5,000,000       4,999,635  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    1,499,665       1,499,808  

1.180%, 07/11/17

    7,477,875       7,497,510  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (g)

    4,000,000       4,000,240  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.180%, 08/04/17

    9,971,156       9,987,890  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.230%, 07/07/17

    18,940,926       18,995,554  
   

 

 

 
      89,983,371  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—1.6%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $99,983 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $104,072 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $101,974.

    99,974       99,974  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,011,875 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $8,000,733 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $7,969,254 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $8,160,001.

    8,000,000       8,000,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $12,001,200 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $12,200,800 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $12,240,037.

    12,000,000     12,000,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $29,022,475 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $6,303 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $32,242,882.

    29,000,000       29,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $7,033,915 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $7,700,002.

    7,000,000       7,000,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $10,009,264 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $9,016,826 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $10,206,659.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $11,279,792 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $12,210,000.

    11,100,000       11,100,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $8,061,180 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $8,800,001.

    8,000,000       8,000,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $14,001,563 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $27,916,865 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $14,281,663.

    14,000,000       14,000,000  

Royal Bank of Scotland Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.060% to be repurchased at $10,002,061 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $10,211,044 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 1.118% - 2.000%, maturity dates ranging from 07/31/17 - 02/15/25, with a value of $10,200,282.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      110,199,974  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—0.3%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.180%, 07/07/17

    3,500,000     $ 3,500,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/25/17

    2,500,000       2,500,000  

1.330%, 07/26/17

    10,500,000       10,500,000  
   

 

 

 
      16,500,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $567,928,702)

      568,050,180  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—108.3%
(Cost $4,127,600,136) (h)

      7,356,236,650  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(8.3)%

      (564,508,817
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 6,791,727,833  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $556,491,694 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $567,840,400. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   Affiliated Issuer. (See Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in securities of affiliated issuers.)
(d)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open futures contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $18,224,580.
(e)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(f)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(g)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(h)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $4,127,600,136. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $3,321,196,424 and $(92,559,910), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $3,228,636,514.
(ETF)—   Exchange-Traded Fund

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Long

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500 Index E-Mini Futures

     09/15/17        300        USD        36,527,682      $ (214,182
              

 

 

 

 

(USD)—   United States Dollar

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 6,671,546,028     $ —       $ —        $ 6,671,546,028  

Total Mutual Fund*

     82,212,000       —         —          82,212,000  

Total Short-Term Investments*

     —         34,428,442       —          34,428,442  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —         568,050,180       —          568,050,180  

Total Investments

   $ 6,753,758,028     $ 602,478,622     $ —        $ 7,356,236,650  
                                   

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —       $ (567,840,400   $ —        $ (567,840,400
Futures Contracts  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

   $ (214,182   $ —       $ —        $ (214,182

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 7,337,170,492  

Affiliated investments at value (c)

     19,066,158  

Cash

     56,945  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     6,299,836  

Fund shares sold

     743,464  

Dividends

     6,667,638  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     13,500  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     7,370,018,033  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     567,840,400  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     2,829,774  

Fund shares redeemed

     4,888,176  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     1,335,126  

Distribution and service fees

     452,750  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     122,451  

Other expenses

     821,523  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     578,290,200  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 6,791,727,833  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 3,404,811,180  

Undistributed net investment income

     61,159,541  

Accumulated net realized gain

     97,334,780  

Unrealized appreciation on investments, affiliated investments and futures contracts

     3,228,422,332  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 6,791,727,833  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 4,512,460,634  

Class B

     2,053,754,720  

Class D

     60,218,333  

Class E

     147,721,316  

Class G

     17,572,830  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     94,044,744  

Class B

     44,417,505  

Class D

     1,257,979  

Class E

     3,098,652  

Class G

     380,638  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 47.98  

Class B

     46.24  

Class D

     47.87  

Class E

     47.67  

Class G

     46.17  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments, excluding affiliated investments, was $4,113,911,896.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $556,491,694.
(c)   Identified cost of affiliated investments was $13,688,240.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends

   $ 68,379,114  

Dividends from affiliated investments

     290,339  

Interest

     96,676  

Securities lending income

     1,342,425  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     70,108,554  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     8,390,737  

Administration fees

     106,252  

Custodian and accounting fees

     144,884  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     2,541,182  

Distribution and service fees—Class D

     31,267  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     109,442  

Distribution and service fees—Class G

     24,537  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     244,403  

Insurance

     21,728  

Miscellaneous

     178,343  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     11,858,427  

Less management fee waiver

     (416,663
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     11,441,764  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     58,666,790  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments

     209,389,793  

Affiliated investments

     (229,842

Futures contracts

     2,789,037  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     211,948,988  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     319,477,095  

Affiliated investments

     571,564  

Futures contracts

     59,985  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     320,108,644  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     532,057,632  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 590,724,422  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 58,666,790     $ 121,940,581  

Net realized gain

     211,948,988       204,028,334  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     320,108,644       372,226,276  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     590,724,422       698,195,191  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (80,429,505     (82,857,392

Class B

     (32,596,779     (34,449,077

Class D

     (1,016,112     (1,352,543

Class E

     (2,425,322     (2,620,458

Class G

     (270,023     (221,158

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (126,414,984     (181,662,999

Class B

     (59,739,457     (86,318,673

Class D

     (1,693,922     (3,124,405

Class E

     (4,167,036     (6,212,616

Class G

     (511,585     (570,749
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (309,264,725     (399,390,070
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (47,864,599     22,715,272  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     233,595,098       321,520,393  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     6,558,132,735       6,236,612,342  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 6,791,727,833     $ 6,558,132,735  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 61,159,541     $ 119,230,492  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     982,400     $ 47,306,740       4,983,063     $ 217,058,335  

Reinvestments

     4,295,836       206,844,489       6,272,715       264,520,391  

Redemptions

     (5,683,320     (275,943,115     (10,092,498     (444,409,066
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (405,084   $ (21,791,886     1,163,280     $ 37,169,660  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     943,424     $ 43,690,709       3,242,120     $ 138,068,372  

Reinvestments

     1,990,005       92,336,236       2,967,267       120,767,750  

Redemptions

     (3,325,214     (155,524,014     (5,867,660     (249,825,548
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (391,785   $ (19,497,069     341,727     $ 9,010,574  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class D

 

Sales

     165,283     $ 7,981,264       384,822     $ 16,959,636  

Reinvestments

     56,424       2,710,034       106,417       4,476,948  

Redemptions

     (364,483     (17,627,839     (1,004,553     (43,730,065
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (142,776   $ (6,936,541     (513,314   $ (22,293,481
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     36,409     $ 1,762,917       67,984     $ 2,927,160  

Reinvestments

     137,800       6,592,358       210,763       8,833,074  

Redemptions

     (229,202     (11,014,838     (405,732     (17,710,668
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (54,993   $ (2,659,563     (126,985   $ (5,950,434
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class G

 

Sales

     74,081     $ 3,419,459       136,685     $ 5,693,057  

Reinvestments

     16,871       781,608       19,486       791,907  

Redemptions

     (25,259     (1,180,607     (40,319     (1,706,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     65,693     $ 3,020,460       115,852     $ 4,778,953  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (47,864,599     $ 22,715,272  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 46.03     $ 44.04      $ 46.21      $ 42.58      $ 33.42      $ 29.60  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.44       0.89        0.85        0.79        0.71        0.67  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     3.80       3.98        (0.26      4.66        9.72        3.95  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.24       4.87        0.59        5.45        10.43        4.62  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.89     (0.90      (0.81      (0.74      (0.70      (0.57

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.40     (1.98      (1.95      (1.08      (0.57      (0.23
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (2.29     (2.88      (2.76      (1.82      (1.27      (0.80
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 47.98     $ 46.03      $ 44.04      $ 46.21      $ 42.58      $ 33.42  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.20  (c)      11.67        1.17        13.36        32.02        15.76  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.27  (d)      0.27        0.27        0.27        0.27        0.28  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.26  (d)      0.26        0.26        0.26        0.26        0.27  

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

     1.83  (d)      2.02        1.88        1.81        1.87        2.08  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      8        9        12        12        12  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 4,512.5     $ 4,347.5      $ 4,108.5      $ 4,295.4      $ 4,059.9      $ 3,303.3  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 44.37     $ 42.55      $ 44.73      $ 41.27      $ 32.43      $ 28.76  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.37       0.75        0.71        0.66        0.60        0.57  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     3.67       3.84        (0.25      4.52        9.43        3.83  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.04       4.59        0.46        5.18        10.03        4.40  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.77     (0.79      (0.69      (0.64      (0.62      (0.50

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.40     (1.98      (1.95      (1.08      (0.57      (0.23
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (2.17     (2.77      (2.64      (1.72      (1.19      (0.73
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 46.24     $ 44.37      $ 42.55      $ 44.73      $ 41.27      $ 32.43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.08  (c)      11.38        0.91        13.10        31.70        15.43  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.52  (d)      0.52        0.52        0.52        0.52        0.53  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.51  (d)      0.51        0.51        0.51        0.51        0.52  

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

     1.58  (d)      1.77        1.63        1.56        1.62        1.83  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      8        9        12        12        12  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 2,053.8     $ 1,988.2      $ 1,892.0      $ 2,025.6      $ 1,928.0      $ 1,615.0  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class D  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 45.90     $ 43.93      $ 46.10      $ 42.46      $ 33.32      $ 29.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.41       0.84        0.80        0.73        0.66        0.63  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     3.80       3.97        (0.26      4.67        9.71        3.94  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.21       4.81        0.54        5.40        10.37        4.57  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.84     (0.86      (0.76      (0.68      (0.66      (0.54

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.40     (1.98      (1.95      (1.08      (0.57      (0.23
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (2.24     (2.84      (2.71      (1.76      (1.23      (0.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 47.87     $ 45.90      $ 43.93      $ 46.10      $ 42.46      $ 33.32  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.16  (c)      11.54        1.07        13.26        31.91        15.62  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.37  (d)      0.37        0.37        0.37        0.37        0.38  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.36  (d)      0.36        0.36        0.36        0.36        0.37  

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

     1.73  (d)      1.92        1.76        1.70        1.77        1.97  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      8        9        12        12        12  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 60.2     $ 64.3      $ 84.1      $ 143.5      $ 237.5      $ 297.3  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 45.71     $ 43.75      $ 45.92      $ 42.32      $ 33.22      $ 29.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.40       0.81        0.78        0.72        0.65        0.62  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     3.78       3.97        (0.26      4.64        9.67        3.92  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.18       4.78        0.52        5.36        10.32        4.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.82     (0.84      (0.74      (0.68      (0.65      (0.53

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.40     (1.98      (1.95      (1.08      (0.57      (0.23
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (2.22     (2.82      (2.69      (1.76      (1.22      (0.76
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 47.67     $ 45.71      $ 43.75      $ 45.92      $ 42.32      $ 33.22  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.12  (c)      11.50        1.02        13.20        31.83        15.54  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.42  (d)      0.42        0.42        0.42        0.42        0.43  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.41  (d)      0.41        0.41        0.41        0.41        0.42  

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

     1.68  (d)      1.87        1.73        1.66        1.72        1.92  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      8        9        12        12        12  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 147.7     $ 144.2      $ 143.5      $ 161.4      $ 164.9      $ 147.9  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class G  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014(f)  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 44.29     $ 42.48      $ 44.64      $ 44.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.36       0.73        0.70        0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     3.66       3.83        (0.24      0.45  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     4.02       4.56        0.46        0.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.74     (0.77      (0.67      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.40     (1.98      (1.95      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (2.14     (2.75      (2.62      0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 46.17     $ 44.29      $ 42.48      $ 44.64  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     9.06  (c)      11.32        0.91        1.22  (c) 

Ratios/Supplemental Data

          

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.57  (d)      0.57        0.57        0.58  (d) 

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.56  (d)      0.56        0.56        0.57  (d) 

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

     1.54  (d)      1.72        1.64        1.54  (d) 

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     6  (c)      8        9        12  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 17.6     $ 14.0      $ 8.5      $ 0.4  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(f)   Commencement of operations was November 12, 2014.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is MetLife Stock Index Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers five classes of shares: Class A, B, D, E and G shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $110,199,974. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 

Equity

   Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (a)    $ 214,182  
     

 

 

 

 

(a)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location-Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 2,789,037  
  

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Location-Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 59,985  
  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

  

 

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Futures contracts long

   $ 15,000  

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 400,632,779      $ 0      $ 681,526,505  

6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the annual rate of 0.250% of average daily net assets. Fees earned by Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $8,390,737.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC (“MIA”) with respect to managing the Portfolio. For providing subadvisory services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed to pay MIA an investment subadvisory fee for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average daily net assets
0.020%    On the first $500 million
0.015%    Of the next $500 million
0.010%    Of the next $1 billion
0.005%    On amounts over $2 billion

Fees earned by MIA with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $254,596.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, the Adviser has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average daily net assets
0.005%    Over $500 million and under $1 billion
0.010%    Of the next $1 billion
0.015%    On amounts over $2 billion

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, D, E, and G Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, D, E, and G Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, D, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, D, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.10% per year for Class D Shares, 0.15% per year for Class E Shares, and 0.30% per year for Class G Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

7. Transactions in Securities of Affiliated Issuers

A summary of the Portfolio’s transactions in the securities of Affiliated issuers during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is as follows:

 

Security Description

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
     Shares
purchased
     Shares
sold
    Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
     Realized
Loss on
shares
sold
    Income earned
from affiliates
during the
period
     Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

MetLife, Inc.

     369,258        0        (22,222     347,036      $ (229,842   $ 290,339      $ 19,066,158  

8. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

9. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$130,333,642    $ 114,006,177      $ 269,056,428      $ 268,543,180      $ 399,390,070      $ 382,549,357  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$128,199,537    $ 183,362,044      $ 2,794,008,702      $      $ 3,105,570,283  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Stock Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

11. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  129,660,319        5,516,073        9,466,213  

To Approve Subadvisory Agreement between the Manager and MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
129,410,075      5,648,765        9,583,767  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     133,340,356        11,302,250  

Robert Boulware

     133,422,548        11,220,058  

Susan C. Gause

     133,526,056        11,116,550  

Nancy Hawthorne

     133,458,975        11,183,631  

Barbara A. Nugent

     133,449,490        11,193,115  

John Rosenthal

     133,444,869        11,197,737  

Linda B. Strumpf

     133,398,240        11,244,365  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     133,172,138        11,470,468  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Managed By MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, E and G shares of the MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio returned 14.26%, 14.20%, 14.26%, and 14.16%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index1, returned 13.81%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

During the first six months of 2017, equity markets continued to make new all-time highs, rallying on the strength of the global economy, strong corporate earnings, and optimism about potential changes to financial regulation and tax reform. The equity markets also reacted positively to U.S. lawmakers reaching an agreement on a spending bill, the outcome of the French Presidential elections, and better than expected macroeconomic data, including U.S. manufacturing, U.S. nonfarm payrolls, and U.S. consumer sentiment. Equity markets remained resilient despite the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) Conservative Party’s failure to win a majority in the U.K. snap election on June 8th and increased political risks in the U.S. after President Trump fired FBI Director Comey. Other factors that weighed on the equity markets included geopolitical tensions in Syria and North Korea, two rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), and the Federal Open Market Committee (the “FOMC”) minutes showing members discussed the potential shrinking of the Fed balance sheet by as early as December.

During the first six months, the FOMC met four times and raised the target range for the Federal Funds Rate twice to 1.00% to 1.25%. The FOMC stated that the labor market had continued to strengthen and that economic activity had been rising moderately so far this year. The FOMC also stated that job gains had moderated but had been solid since the beginning of the year.

The U.S. dollar weakened during the six-month period, which positively impacted the U.S. investors’ MSCI EAFE Index return versus the local currency return by approximately 6.26%.

All twenty-one countries comprising the MSCI EAFE Index experienced positive returns for the first six months of 2017. Austria (0.2% beginning weight in the benchmark), up 33.2%, was the best performing country. Spain (3.1% beginning weight), up 24.1%, and Finland (1.0% beginning weight), up 23.2%, were the next best-performing countries. Norway (0.7% beginning weight), up 6.3%, and Ireland (0.5% beginning weight), up 7.9% were the worst-relative performing countries.

The stocks in the MSCI EAFE Index with the largest positive impact on the benchmark return for the first half of the year were Nestle, up 24.9%; Novartis, up 18.4%; and HSBC, up 18.2%. The stocks with the largest negative impact were BT Group, down 15.5%; Toyota, down 9.5%; and BP, down 5.4%

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio is managed utilizing a stratified sampling strategy versus the MSCI EAFE Index. This strategy seeks to replicate the performance of the Index by owning a subset of Index constituents and neutralizing exposures across countries. The Portfolio is periodically rebalanced for compositional changes in the MSCI EAFE Index. Factors that impact tracking error include sampling, fair value pricing, transaction costs, cash drag, securities lending, NAV rounding, contributions and withdrawals.

Stacey Lituchy

Norman Hu

Mirsad Usejnoski

Portfolio Managers

MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE MSCI EAFE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year        Since Inception2  
MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio                           

Class A

       14.26          19.24          8.38          0.95           

Class B

       14.20          18.97          8.13          0.71           

Class E

       14.26          19.16          8.22          0.81           

Class G

       14.16          18.96          8.07                   8.94  
MSCI EAFE Index        13.81          20.27          8.69          1.03           

1 The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada.

2 Inception dates of the Class A, Class B, Class E and Class G shares are 11/9/98, 1/2/01, 5/1/01 and 4/28/09, respectively.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Nestle S.A.      1.9  
Novartis AG      1.3  
HSBC Holdings plc      1.3  
Roche Holding AG      1.3  
Toyota Motor Corp.      1.0  
British American Tobacco plc      0.9  
Royal Dutch Shell plc- A Shares      0.8  
Total S.A.      0.8  
BP plc      0.8  
Sanofi      0.8  

Top Countries

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Japan      22.9  
United Kingdom      15.4  
France      10.0  
Germany      9.3  
Switzerland      8.9  
Australia      6.9  
Netherlands      4.2  
Spain      3.3  
Hong Kong      3.2  
United States      2.9  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.37    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,142.60        $ 1.97  
   Hypothetical*      0.37    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.96        $ 1.86  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.62    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,142.00        $ 3.29  
   Hypothetical*      0.62    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.72        $ 3.11  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.52    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,142.60        $ 2.76  
   Hypothetical*      0.52    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.22        $ 2.61  

Class G(a)

   Actual      0.67    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,141.60        $ 3.56  
   Hypothetical*      0.67    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.47        $ 3.36  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—97.1% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Australia—6.9%  

AGL Energy, Ltd.

    54,235     $ 1,061,645  

Alumina, Ltd.

    191,453       281,556  

Amcor, Ltd.

    95,202       1,183,769  

AMP, Ltd.

    234,994       934,586  

APA Group

    98,264       690,652  

Aristocrat Leisure, Ltd.

    41,217       712,697  

ASX, Ltd.

    16,055       660,220  

Aurizon Holdings, Ltd.

    157,842       648,277  

AusNet Services

    138,423       184,210  

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.

    230,017       5,059,756  

Bank of Queensland, Ltd.

    24,917       218,573  

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Ltd.

    35,779       304,720  

BGP Holdings plc (a) (d)

    713,624       0  

BHP Billiton plc

    163,047       2,491,253  

BHP Billiton, Ltd.

    249,365       4,439,021  

BlueScope Steel, Ltd.

    45,759       463,022  

Boral, Ltd.

    114,731       611,660  

Brambles, Ltd.

    129,540       966,833  

Caltex Australia, Ltd.

    18,604       450,574  

Challenger, Ltd.

    44,035       450,604  

CIMIC Group, Ltd.

    8,428       250,844  

Coca-Cola Amatil, Ltd.

    42,510       300,691  

Cochlear, Ltd.

    4,099       489,136  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

    135,329       8,596,362  

Computershare, Ltd.

    41,806       452,829  

Crown Resorts, Ltd.

    29,464       277,539  

CSL, Ltd.

    35,775       3,793,673  

Dexus Property Group (REIT)

    77,269       561,420  

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, Ltd.

    4,938       197,271  

Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd.

    125,869       503,122  

Goodman Group (REIT)

    139,425       840,889  

GPT Group (The) (REIT)

    140,241       514,809  

Healthscope, Ltd.

    134,432       228,189  

Incitec Pivot, Ltd.

    152,808       400,901  

Insurance Australia Group, Ltd.

    184,566       958,854  

Lend Lease Group (REIT)

    51,045       651,941  

Macquarie Group, Ltd.

    25,451       1,727,812  

Medibank Private, Ltd.

    199,900       429,067  

Mirvac Group (REIT)

    298,553       488,878  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.

    207,219       4,703,454  

Newcrest Mining, Ltd.

    60,310       934,406  

Oil Search, Ltd.

    104,563       547,099  

Orica, Ltd.

    26,176       414,710  

Origin Energy, Ltd. (b)

    140,897       740,300  

QBE Insurance Group, Ltd.

    110,125       997,664  

Ramsay Health Care, Ltd.

    10,616       599,869  

REA Group, Ltd.

    4,158       212,081  

Santos, Ltd. (b)

    164,725       382,356  

Scentre Group (REIT)

    417,733       1,296,444  

Seek, Ltd.

    22,233       288,278  

Sonic Healthcare, Ltd.

    32,696       607,443  

South32, Ltd.

    422,905       867,737  

Stockland (REIT)

    205,214       689,032  

Suncorp Group, Ltd.

    108,776       1,235,079  

Sydney Airport

    80,467       437,438  

Tabcorp Holdings, Ltd.

    54,472       182,596  

Tatts Group, Ltd.

    123,533       396,646  
Australia—(Continued)  

Telstra Corp., Ltd.

    335,688     1,109,316  

Transurban Group

    159,204       1,446,100  

Treasury Wine Estates, Ltd.

    53,467       539,266  

Vicinity Centres (REIT)

    252,185       496,895  

Wesfarmers, Ltd.

    90,211       2,778,462  

Westfield Corp. (REIT)

    163,017       1,003,420  

Westpac Banking Corp.

    260,701       6,072,382  

Woodside Petroleum, Ltd.

    60,391       1,381,602  

Woolworths, Ltd.

    104,896       2,056,999  
   

 

 

 
      75,894,929  
   

 

 

 
Austria—0.2%  

Andritz AG

    5,828       351,005  

Erste Group Bank AG (b)

    23,576       903,066  

OMV AG

    12,416       644,558  

Raiffeisen Bank International AG (b)

    9,390       237,311  

Voestalpine AG (c)

    9,525       443,837  
   

 

 

 
      2,579,777  
   

 

 

 
Belgium—1.1%  

Ageas

    15,573       626,555  

Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A.

    59,757       6,603,157  

Colruyt S.A.

    5,430       285,721  

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A.

    5,864       564,387  

KBC Groep NV

    19,558       1,482,591  

Proximus

    11,920       416,415  

Solvay S.A.

    5,735       768,951  

Telenet Group Holding NV (b)

    4,184       263,244  

UCB S.A.

    9,619       660,999  

Umicore S.A.

    8,519       592,702  
   

 

 

 
      12,264,722  
   

 

 

 
Chile—0.0%  

Antofagasta plc

    26,957       280,723  
   

 

 

 
China—0.1%  

BOC Hong Kong Holdings, Ltd.

    290,465       1,392,595  

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, Ltd.

    184,300       159,307  
   

 

 

 
      1,551,902  
   

 

 

 
Denmark—1.8%  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S - Class A

    274       522,968  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S - Class B

    566       1,142,209  

Carlsberg A/S - Class B

    7,850       839,255  

Chr Hansen Holding A/S

    7,473       542,711  

Coloplast A/S - Class B

    9,594       802,572  

Danske Bank A/S

    57,815       2,228,863  

DONG Energy A/S

    11,778       532,527  

DSV A/S

    16,462       1,013,203  

Genmab A/S (b)

    4,236       905,698  

H Lundbeck A/S

    5,421       304,891  

ISS A/S

    13,228       520,086  

Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B

    141,939       6,080,586  

Novozymes A/S - B Shares

    17,609       770,151  

Pandora A/S

    9,197       861,148  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Denmark—(Continued)  

TDC A/S

    59,338     $ 345,249  

Tryg A/S

    8,735       190,948  

Vestas Wind Systems A/S

    17,209       1,592,403  

William Demant Holding A/S (b)

    9,405       243,890  
   

 

 

 
      19,439,358  
   

 

 

 
Finland—1.0%  

Elisa Oyj

    13,058       505,470  

Fortum Oyj

    39,670       623,003  

Kone Oyj - Class B

    26,344       1,341,557  

Metso Oyj

    7,511       260,416  

Neste Oyj

    9,073       357,409  

Nokia Oyj

    457,328       2,806,752  

Nokian Renkaat Oyj

    10,639       440,226  

Orion Oyj - Class B

    8,084       515,473  

Sampo Oyj - A Shares

    35,348       1,814,594  

Stora Enso Oyj - R Shares

    40,497       522,918  

UPM-Kymmene Oyj

    42,203       1,201,943  

Wartsila Oyj Abp

    10,464       617,670  
   

 

 

 
      11,007,431  
   

 

 

 
France—10.0%  

Accor S.A.

    13,973       657,530  

Aeroports de Paris

    2,209       356,331  

Air Liquide S.A.

    30,451       3,778,926  

Airbus SE

    46,190       3,800,569  

Alstom S.A. (b)

    13,067       456,640  

Arkema S.A.

    5,073       540,954  

Atos SE

    7,084       992,575  

AXA S.A.

    150,280       4,135,797  

BNP Paribas S.A.

    87,449       6,351,422  

Bollore S.A.

    61,600       280,130  

Bouygues S.A.

    14,921       629,009  

Bureau Veritas S.A.

    19,643       434,513  

Capgemini SE

    12,357       1,282,180  

Carrefour S.A. (c)

    46,421       1,176,657  

Casino Guichard Perrachon S.A.

    4,364       258,219  

Christian Dior SE

    4,040       1,153,568  

Cie de St-Gobain

    40,023       2,138,034  

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin

    13,198       1,752,198  

CNP Assurances

    10,520       235,930  

Credit Agricole S.A.

    90,038       1,461,901  

Danone S.A.

    47,151       3,539,347  

Dassault Aviation S.A.

    183       255,415  

Dassault Systemes SE

    10,162       909,435  

Edenred

    20,034       522,201  

Eiffage S.A.

    5,760       523,134  

Electricite de France S.A.

    42,972       468,645  

Engie S.A.

    133,584       2,025,208  

Essilor International S.A.

    16,817       2,147,211  

Eurazeo S.A.

    2,602       195,014  

Eutelsat Communications S.A.

    14,990       382,672  

Fonciere Des Regions (REIT)

    3,163       293,944  

Gecina S.A. (REIT)

    3,255       509,985  

Groupe Eurotunnel SE

    32,808       349,605  

Hermes International

    1,649       814,302  
France—(Continued)  

ICADE (REIT)

    3,450     290,219  

Iliad S.A.

    2,335       551,689  

Imerys S.A.

    2,253       195,868  

Ingenico Group S.A.

    4,093       370,857  

Ipsen S.A.

    2,947       403,005  

JCDecaux S.A.

    4,706       154,350  

Kering

    5,893       2,014,877  

Klepierre (REIT)

    16,658       681,902  

L’Oreal S.A.

    19,520       4,062,623  

Lagardere SCA

    8,303       262,215  

Legrand S.A.

    20,811       1,455,564  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    21,649       5,423,303  

Natixis S.A.

    80,165       542,860  

Orange S.A.

    155,574       2,474,743  

Pernod-Ricard S.A.

    17,290       2,314,606  

Peugeot S.A.

    40,345       804,243  

Publicis Groupe S.A.

    15,420       1,153,626  

Remy Cointreau S.A.

    1,860       217,041  

Renault S.A.

    15,031       1,361,610  

Rexel S.A.

    20,752       339,645  

Safran S.A.

    24,884       2,279,311  

Sanofi

    90,750       8,709,954  

Schneider Electric SE (b)

    43,900       3,374,335  

SCOR SE

    11,686       462,918  

SEB S.A.

    1,809       324,557  

SFR Group S.A. (b)

    1       34  

Societe BIC S.A.

    2,149       254,694  

Societe Generale S.A.

    60,631       3,291,934  

Sodexo S.A.

    7,921       1,022,694  

Suez

    28,840       533,738  

Thales S.A.

    7,807       839,936  

Total S.A.

    182,655       9,037,243  

Unibail-Rodamco SE (REIT)

    7,985       2,010,625  

Valeo S.A.

    18,217       1,233,988  

Veolia Environnement S.A.

    38,440       815,145  

Vinci S.A.

    38,848       3,313,756  

Vivendi S.A.

    82,472       1,833,337  

Wendel S.A.

    2,267       335,447  

Zodiac Aerospace

    14,929       405,393  
   

 

 

 
      109,963,086  
   

 

 

 
Germany—8.8%  

adidas AG

    14,905       2,853,287  

Allianz SE

    35,791       7,043,412  

Axel Springer SE

    3,006       180,329  

BASF SE

    72,075       6,690,279  

Bayer AG

    64,892       8,384,230  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    26,677       2,479,529  

Beiersdorf AG

    8,429       886,498  

Brenntag AG

    12,657       731,830  

Commerzbank AG (b)

    87,047       1,041,054  

Continental AG

    8,799       1,896,234  

Covestro AG

    7,151       515,655  

Daimler AG

    75,187       5,446,693  

Deutsche Bank AG

    163,591       2,901,028  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    15,450       1,631,569  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Germany—(Continued)  

Deutsche Lufthansa AG

    17,782     $ 405,482  

Deutsche Post AG

    76,616       2,870,909  

Deutsche Telekom AG

    254,158       4,561,255  

Deutsche Wohnen AG

    28,299       1,081,728  

E.ON SE

    172,724       1,627,792  

Evonik Industries AG

    13,109       418,447  

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide

    3,260       287,976  

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

    17,215       1,653,835  

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

    32,401       2,782,205  

GEA Group AG

    14,300       585,988  

Hannover Rueck SE

    5,368       644,201  

HeidelbergCement AG

    11,924       1,152,207  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    7,933       958,184  

HOCHTIEF AG

    1,646       301,375  

Hugo Boss AG

    4,934       345,829  

Infineon Technologies AG

    90,469       1,914,494  

Innogy SE

    11,200       440,182  

K&S AG (c)

    14,121       361,403  

LANXESS AG

    7,402       559,789  

Linde AG

    15,006       2,846,340  

MAN SE

    3,022       323,497  

Merck KGaA

    10,657       1,288,315  

Metro AG

    15,747       531,060  

Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG

    12,315       2,481,101  

OSRAM Licht AG

    6,124       488,512  

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE

    18,669       780,152  

RWE AG (b)

    39,146       779,503  

SAP SE

    77,122       8,049,436  

Siemens AG

    59,702       8,197,358  

Symrise AG

    8,745       618,745  

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

    58,800       293,435  

ThyssenKrupp AG

    26,477       751,568  

TUI AG

    37,093       539,888  

United Internet AG

    8,781       482,196  

Volkswagen AG

    2,495       386,922  

Vonovia SE

    36,786       1,459,634  

Zalando SE (b)

    8,719       399,147  
   

 

 

 
      96,331,717  
   

 

 

 
Hong Kong—3.2%  

AIA Group, Ltd.

    946,800       6,921,180  

ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd.

    19,600       264,634  

Bank of East Asia, Ltd. (The)

    103,920       446,926  

Cheung Kong Property Holdings, Ltd.

    214,440       1,679,944  

CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd.

    213,440       2,680,155  

CK Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd.

    57,000       478,633  

CLP Holdings, Ltd.

    131,377       1,390,245  

Galaxy Entertainment Group, Ltd.

    181,000       1,099,107  

Hang Lung Group, Ltd.

    74,000       306,198  

Hang Lung Properties, Ltd.

    162,000       404,694  

Hang Seng Bank, Ltd.

    60,800       1,271,900  

Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd.

    107,902       601,983  

HK Electric Investments & HK Electric Investments, Ltd.

    218,500       201,536  
Hong Kong—(Continued)  

HKT Trust & HKT, Ltd.

    314,980     413,987  

Hong Kong & China Gas Co., Ltd.

    630,427       1,184,862  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Ltd.

    89,700       2,319,416  

Hongkong Land Holdings, Ltd.

    95,400       702,174  

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust - Class U

    418,400       179,921  

Hysan Development Co., Ltd.

    45,000       214,961  

Jardine Matheson Holdings, Ltd.

    16,900       1,085,309  

Jardine Strategic Holdings, Ltd.

    18,200       759,376  

Kerry Properties, Ltd.

    57,500       195,208  

Li & Fung, Ltd.

    485,600       176,929  

Link REIT (REIT)

    181,141       1,378,386  

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Ltd. (ADR)

    19,800       444,510  

MTR Corp., Ltd.

    110,500       622,726  

New World Development Co., Ltd.

    463,707       588,699  

NWS Holdings, Ltd.

    99,000       194,800  

PCCW, Ltd.

    240,000       136,524  

Power Assets Holdings, Ltd.

    107,549       949,266  

Sands China, Ltd.

    190,000       870,168  

Sino Land Co., Ltd.

    289,600       474,884  

Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd.

    115,250       1,693,466  

Swire Pacific, Ltd. - Class A

    44,317       432,881  

Swire Properties, Ltd.

    83,600       276,149  

Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd.

    95,000       436,899  

WH Group, Ltd.

    642,500       648,587  

Wharf Holdings, Ltd. (The)

    104,976       870,298  

Wheelock & Co., Ltd.

    68,000       513,200  

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings, Ltd.

    50,500       209,603  
   

 

 

 
      35,720,324  
   

 

 

 
Ireland—0.5%  

AerCap Holdings NV (b)

    10,200       473,586  

Bank of Ireland (b)

    2,405,091       635,333  

CRH plc

    67,317       2,385,120  

James Hardie Industries plc

    31,140       489,692  

Kerry Group plc - Class A

    13,003       1,117,172  

Paddy Power Betfair plc

    6,200       660,922  
   

 

 

 
      5,761,825  
   

 

 

 
Israel—0.6%  

Azrieli Group, Ltd.

    3,653       202,868  

Bank Hapoalim B.M.

    86,396       582,123  

Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M.

    120,713       585,976  

Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp., Ltd.

    167,349       277,673  

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (b)

    10,500       1,145,340  

Elbit Systems, Ltd.

    1,987       245,220  

Frutarom Industries, Ltd.

    3,269       228,584  

Israel Chemicals, Ltd.

    45,583       214,747  

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, Ltd.

    11,922       216,894  

Nice, Ltd.

    5,213       413,359  

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (ADR)

    67,753       2,250,755  
   

 

 

 
      6,363,539  
   

 

 

 
Italy—2.0%  

Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.

    93,308       1,539,634  

Atlantia S.p.A.

    35,591       1,003,728  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Italy—(Continued)  

Enel S.p.A.

    626,740     $ 3,370,315  

Eni S.p.A.

    203,492       3,066,589  

Ferrari NV

    9,578       824,211  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

    993,553       3,165,116  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. - Risparmio Shares

    65,400       194,645  

Leonardo S.p.A.

    28,782       480,107  

Luxottica Group S.p.A.

    13,581       786,917  

Mediobanca S.p.A.

    44,816       444,065  

Poste Italiane S.p.A.

    41,357       282,783  

Prysmian S.p.A.

    19,125       563,725  

Recordati S.p.A.

    8,194       332,936  

Saipem S.p.A. (b)

    47,532       175,452  

Snam S.p.A.

    193,977       847,226  

Telecom Italia S.p.A. (b)

    866,636       802,072  

Telecom Italia S.p.A. - Risparmio Shares

    472,353       348,965  

Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale S.p.A.

    118,746       641,718  

UniCredit S.p.A. (b)

    156,851       2,953,630  

UnipolSai S.p.A. (c)

    64,500       141,121  
   

 

 

 
      21,964,955  
   

 

 

 
Japan—22.9%  

Aeon Co., Ltd.

    51,500       784,050  

AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd.

    8,400       178,333  

Aeon Mall Co., Ltd.

    9,100       179,482  

Air Water, Inc.

    10,000       184,497  

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

    13,500       693,066  

Ajinomoto Co., Inc.

    44,000       951,831  

Alfresa Holdings Corp.

    15,300       295,775  

Alps Electric Co., Ltd.

    13,100       380,114  

Amada Holdings Co., Ltd.

    27,000       312,932  

ANA Holdings, Inc.

    84,000       292,442  

Aozora Bank, Ltd.

    96,000       366,492  

Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

    16,200       684,373  

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

    30,700       1,157,028  

Asahi Kasei Corp.

    97,000       1,045,971  

Asics Corp.

    11,000       204,468  

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

    174,100       2,133,893  

Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.

    16,000       546,530  

Bank of Kyoto, Ltd. (The)

    22,000       208,162  

Benesse Holdings, Inc.

    5,400       204,376  

Bridgestone Corp.

    51,600       2,230,481  

Brother Industries, Ltd.

    16,400       379,891  

Calbee, Inc.

    5,500       216,576  

Canon, Inc.

    83,900       2,857,988  

Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

    16,900       260,597  

Central Japan Railway Co.

    11,700       1,910,897  

Chiba Bank, Ltd. (The)

    49,000       356,650  

Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

    57,000       758,985  

Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    16,800       630,236  

Chugoku Bank, Ltd. (The)

    12,000       179,984  

Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

    23,700       261,663  

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, Inc.

    9,900       286,966  

Concordia Financial Group, Ltd.

    83,000       420,800  

Credit Saison Co., Ltd.

    10,500       205,673  

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.

    40,000       445,613  

Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.

    83,600       1,519,511  
Japan—(Continued)  

Daicel Corp.

    22,000     274,549  

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.

    42,100       993,895  

Daikin Industries, Ltd.

    18,800       1,924,689  

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

    5,200       810,080  

Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.

    42,500       1,455,611  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Co. (REIT)

    110       261,293  

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc.

    126,000       749,440  

DeNA Co., Ltd.

    8,500       190,828  

Denso Corp.

    36,900       1,563,264  

Dentsu, Inc.

    16,600       796,011  

Disco Corp.

    2,300       368,553  

Don Quijote Holdings Co., Ltd.

    8,200       311,476  

East Japan Railway Co.

    26,900       2,577,302  

Eisai Co., Ltd.

    21,000       1,162,102  

Electric Power Development Co., Ltd.

    10,900       269,955  

FamilyMart UNY Holdings Co., Ltd.

    6,600       378,509  

FANUC Corp.

    15,300       2,957,513  

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

    4,200       1,402,514  

Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.

    43,000       227,510  

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.

    33,100       1,192,725  

Fujitsu, Ltd.

    146,000       1,078,981  

Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.

    53,000       252,724  

Hachijuni Bank, Ltd. (The)

    30,000       191,202  

Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Inc.

    17,600       234,260  

Hamamatsu Photonics KK

    9,600       295,704  

Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.

    20,400       734,916  

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

    1,800       189,748  

Hino Motors, Ltd.

    19,000       211,543  

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd.

    2,300       328,874  

Hiroshima Bank, Ltd. (The)

    38,000       169,067  

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.

    4,500       215,949  

Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.

    8,500       254,358  

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.

    8,900       223,104  

Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.

    5,500       214,469  

Hitachi Metals, Ltd.

    20,000       279,406  

Hitachi, Ltd.

    383,000       2,357,727  

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

    135,000       3,692,389  

Hoshizaki Corp.

    4,100       371,523  

Hoya Corp.

    31,900       1,663,107  

Hulic Co., Ltd.

    32,300       330,488  

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.

    7,200       204,213  

IHI Corp. (b)

    122,000       416,866  

Iida Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

    12,700       211,930  

Inpex Corp.

    71,100       686,402  

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Ltd.

    26,900       270,535  

Isuzu Motors, Ltd.

    43,700       541,047  

ITOCHU Corp.

    113,500       1,690,995  

J Front Retailing Co., Ltd.

    23,000       354,355  

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

    8,400       260,130  

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

    46,400       843,701  

Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd.

    30,800       395,125  

Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.

    34,200       425,040  

Japan Prime Realty Investment Corp. (REIT)

    51       176,781  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp. (REIT)

    105       522,383  

Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp. (REIT)

    202       373,044  

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

    88,100       3,099,687  

JFE Holdings, Inc.

    41,700       726,148  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

JGC Corp.

    14,000     $ 227,605  

JSR Corp.

    19,100       330,133  

JTEKT Corp.

    20,000       293,916  

JXTG Holdings, Inc.

    236,900       1,037,581  

Kajima Corp.

    80,000       676,227  

Kakaku.com, Inc.

    11,000       158,292  

Kamigumi Co., Ltd.

    17,000       178,588  

Kaneka Corp.

    22,000       168,141  

Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (The)

    55,000       759,240  

Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.

    17,200       396,766  

Kao Corp.

    40,000       2,379,897  

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

    124,000       367,877  

KDDI Corp.

    143,800       3,813,461  

Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd.

    39,000       248,454  

Keikyu Corp.

    36,000       434,650  

Keio Corp.

    45,000       377,226  

Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

    10,000       267,643  

Keyence Corp.

    7,800       3,436,828  

Kikkoman Corp.

    12,000       384,260  

Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

    157,120       606,469  

Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.

    66,100       1,349,166  

Kobe Steel, Ltd. (b)

    27,200       280,682  

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    10,100       522,251  

Komatsu, Ltd.

    75,400       1,924,168  

Konami Holdings Corp.

    7,300       406,569  

Konica Minolta, Inc.

    37,000       308,291  

Kose Corp.

    2,300       251,903  

Kubota Corp.

    79,300       1,337,703  

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

    24,500       445,573  

Kurita Water Industries, Ltd.

    7,100       193,948  

Kyocera Corp.

    24,900       1,445,088  

Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd.

    20,000       372,562  

Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc.

    39,700       482,998  

Kyushu Financial Group, Inc.

    26,400       167,283  

Kyushu Railway Co.

    12,700       412,683  

Lawson, Inc.

    4,900       342,783  

Lion Corp.

    19,000       394,068  

LIXIL Group Corp.

    19,000       476,179  

M3, Inc.

    18,600       514,097  

Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

    3,600       179,761  

Makita Corp.

    19,000       704,287  

Marubeni Corp.

    133,500       865,183  

Marui Group Co., Ltd.

    16,000       236,475  

Mazda Motor Corp.

    43,000       602,408  

McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan, Ltd. (c)

    5,400       207,251  

Mebuki Financial Group, Inc.

    63,100       235,464  

Medipal Holdings Corp.

    10,700       198,405  

MEIJI Holdings Co., Ltd.

    9,600       779,415  

Minebea Mitsumi, Inc.

    30,800       497,627  

Miraca Holdings, Inc.

    4,000       180,391  

MISUMI Group, Inc.

    22,200       507,994  

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.

    116,300       966,835  

Mitsubishi Corp.

    119,900       2,521,327  

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

    150,200       2,168,634  

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

    99,000       1,851,345  

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc.

    13,000       275,826  

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

    260,000       1,067,901  
Japan—(Continued)  

Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

    7,900     240,042  

Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

    44,999       297,664  

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp.

    15,300       354,736  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

    944,388       6,375,112  

Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd.

    41,500       227,709  

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

    137,517       1,970,674  

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.

    75,000       398,597  

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

    68,000       1,627,370  

Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd.

    75,000       221,045  

Mixi, Inc.

    3,700       205,422  

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

    1,855,200       3,403,497  

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

    35,900       1,211,701  

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

    14,900       2,272,612  

Nabtesco Corp.

    7,500       218,666  

Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd.

    74,000       345,567  

NEC Corp.

    206,000       547,735  

Nexon Co., Ltd. (b)

    19,100       378,576  

NGK Insulators, Ltd.

    23,000       460,117  

NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.

    12,000       256,437  

NH Foods, Ltd.

    14,000       426,032  

Nidec Corp.

    18,500       1,901,669  

Nikon Corp.

    31,200       499,853  

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

    9,000       3,015,295  

Nippon Building Fund, Inc. (REIT)

    118       602,787  

Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

    6,200       226,472  

Nippon Express Co., Ltd.

    59,000       370,225  

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.

    13,000       493,746  

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. (REIT)

    109       232,338  

Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp.

    62,800       1,422,943  

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

    54,900       2,599,641  

Nippon Yusen KK (b)

    142,000       264,995  

Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.

    10,000       331,127  

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

    182,600       1,822,301  

Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.

    15,700       258,120  

Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.

    4,700       294,158  

Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.

    6,900       924,316  

Nitto Denko Corp.

    12,600       1,040,471  

NOK Corp.

    7,900       167,534  

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

    280,200       1,688,039  

Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc.

    13,100       256,973  

Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc. (REIT)

    322       440,123  

Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

    9,900       391,110  

NSK, Ltd.

    26,600       334,530  

NTT Data Corp.

    53,880       601,098  

NTT DoCoMo, Inc.

    106,700       2,521,247  

Obayashi Corp.

    58,000       683,399  

Obic Co., Ltd.

    5,000       308,046  

Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

    27,500       555,733  

OJI Holdings Corp.

    68,000       352,234  

Olympus Corp.

    22,800       834,114  

Omron Corp.

    16,400       714,192  

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    32,000       699,749  

Oracle Corp. Japan

    3,000       195,162  

Oriental Land Co., Ltd.

    17,300       1,173,093  

ORIX Corp.

    101,100       1,573,109  

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.

    161,000       659,484  

Otsuka Corp.

    3,700       229,988  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Japan—(Continued)  

Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.

    32,000     $ 1,366,115  

Panasonic Corp.

    171,400       2,333,717  

Park24 Co., Ltd.

    7,400       188,122  

Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc.

    7,600       200,920  

Rakuten, Inc.

    76,600       903,905  

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

    87,900       1,514,218  

Resona Holdings, Inc.

    169,400       937,047  

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

    63,700       564,160  

Rinnai Corp.

    2,800       261,516  

Rohm Co., Ltd.

    6,700       516,691  

Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.

    1,800       450,362  

Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    27,500       373,881  

SBI Holdings, Inc.

    19,011       258,375  

Secom Co., Ltd.

    17,500       1,331,008  

Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc.

    13,300       179,479  

Seibu Holdings, Inc.

    13,800       255,816  

Seiko Epson Corp.

    20,000       446,247  

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

    29,500       529,768  

Sekisui House, Ltd.

    46,800       826,124  

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

    58,800       2,427,018  

Seven Bank, Ltd.

    43,000       154,350  

Sharp Corp. (b) (c)

    120,000       447,070  

Shimadzu Corp.

    19,900       379,740  

Shimamura Co., Ltd.

    2,300       281,775  

Shimano, Inc.

    6,000       951,947  

Shimizu Corp.

    39,000       414,454  

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

    30,900       2,809,889  

Shinsei Bank, Ltd.

    132,000       231,151  

Shionogi & Co., Ltd.

    22,500       1,256,328  

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

    29,300       1,044,871  

Shizuoka Bank, Ltd. (The)

    41,000       371,785  

SMC Corp.

    4,500       1,371,891  

SoftBank Group Corp.

    64,100       5,213,106  

Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd.

    4,800       216,593  

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

    26,999       1,048,423  

Sony Corp.

    99,100       3,784,031  

Sony Financial Holdings, Inc.

    12,800       219,455  

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd.

    11,800       357,249  

Start Today Co., Ltd.

    14,400       355,345  

Subaru Corp.

    49,600       1,678,214  

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.

    126,000       727,542  

Sumitomo Corp.

    93,000       1,213,673  

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd.

    12,500       170,940  

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.

    57,634       890,304  

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.

    39,000       258,379  

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.

    40,000       536,030  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

    106,500       4,170,625  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

    26,526       952,609  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

    28,000       866,346  

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

    12,500       211,613  

Sundrug Co., Ltd.

    6,000       224,155  

Suntory Beverage & Food, Ltd.

    10,400       484,314  

Suruga Bank, Ltd.

    13,000       316,219  

Suzuken Co., Ltd.

    5,800       193,045  

Suzuki Motor Corp.

    26,200       1,246,449  

Sysmex Corp.

    12,200       730,355  

T&D Holdings, Inc.

    49,200       754,469  
Japan—(Continued)  

Taiheiyo Cement Corp.

    82,000     299,817  

Taisei Corp.

    80,000       731,817  

Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd.

    3,000       228,757  

Takashimaya Co., Ltd.

    19,000       181,282  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

    56,400       2,870,495  

TDK Corp.

    10,500       693,526  

Teijin, Ltd.

    13,200       254,480  

Terumo Corp.

    27,200       1,073,336  

THK Co., Ltd.

    7,700       219,090  

Tobu Railway Co., Ltd.

    73,000       398,899  

Toho Co., Ltd.

    8,500       262,251  

Toho Gas Co., Ltd.

    31,000       226,030  

Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc.

    39,800       551,936  

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

    53,500       2,225,068  

Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. (b)

    124,100       512,924  

Tokyo Electron, Ltd.

    12,200       1,654,479  

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

    162,000       844,547  

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.

    14,500       190,480  

Tokyu Corp.

    75,000       573,339  

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings Corp.

    37,000       219,301  

Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.

    41,000       450,888  

Toray Industries, Inc.

    126,000       1,056,665  

Toshiba Corp. (b) (c)

    313,000       759,026  

Tosoh Corp.

    46,000       473,503  

TOTO, Ltd.

    10,400       398,372  

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.

    17,200       291,177  

Toyo Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.

    6,000       230,341  

Toyota Industries Corp.

    12,600       665,414  

Toyota Motor Corp.

    204,900       10,759,010  

Toyota Tsusho Corp.

    15,500       465,933  

Trend Micro, Inc.

    10,400       537,120  

Tsuruha Holdings, Inc.

    2,900       308,380  

Unicharm Corp.

    33,200       835,942  

United Urban Investment Corp. (REIT)

    266       379,967  

USS Co., Ltd.

    16,600       330,586  

West Japan Railway Co.

    13,700       969,725  

Yahoo Japan Corp.

    103,000       449,043  

Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.

    6,300       429,518  

Yamada Denki Co., Ltd.

    55,900       278,061  

Yamaguchi Financial Group, Inc.

    15,000       181,770  

Yamaha Corp.

    15,800       547,472  

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

    23,700       613,389  

Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd.

    27,000       548,971  

Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.

    9,000       179,586  

Yaskawa Electric Corp.

    18,000       382,860  

Yokogawa Electric Corp.

    16,300       262,302  

Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (The)

    9,200       185,290  
   

 

 

 
      251,999,957  
   

 

 

 
Jersey, Channel Islands—0.1%  

Randgold Resources, Ltd.

    8,250       728,188  
   

 

 

 
Jordan—0.0%  

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc

    11,370       217,186  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Luxembourg—0.3%  

ArcelorMittal (b)

    52,051     $ 1,183,086  

Eurofins Scientific SE

    878       494,310  

Millicom International Cellular S.A.

    5,384       318,064  

RTL Group S.A. (b)

    2,700       203,917  

SES S.A.

    29,140       682,368  

Tenaris S.A. (c)

    35,513       553,044  
   

 

 

 
      3,434,789  
   

 

 

 
Macau—0.0%  

MGM China Holdings, Ltd.

    78,800       175,279  

Wynn Macau, Ltd.

    134,800       315,140  
   

 

 

 
      490,419  
   

 

 

 
Mexico—0.0%  

Fresnillo plc

    14,894       288,257  
   

 

 

 
Netherlands—4.2%  

ABN AMRO Group NV

    29,995       800,397  

Aegon NV

    144,233       740,118  

Akzo Nobel NV

    19,973       1,731,446  

Altice NV - Class A (b) (c)

    30,479       707,797  

Altice NV - Class B (b)

    8,752       201,691  

ASML Holding NV

    28,803       3,744,929  

Boskalis Westminster

    6,498       210,843  

EXOR NV

    8,104       440,367  

Gemalto NV

    7,697       464,197  

Heineken Holding NV

    8,233       755,590  

Heineken NV

    17,749       1,726,664  

ING Groep NV

    300,946       5,226,702  

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV

    99,624       1,906,849  

Koninklijke DSM NV

    13,712       1,000,362  

Koninklijke KPN NV

    263,537       844,457  

Koninklijke Philips NV

    74,893       2,662,193  

Koninklijke Vopak NV

    3,942       182,747  

NN Group NV

    24,394       867,311  

NXP Semiconductors NV (b)

    27,100       2,966,095  

Randstad Holding NV

    9,402       549,035  

Royal Dutch Shell plc - A Shares

    347,094       9,195,098  

Royal Dutch Shell plc - B Shares

    293,915       7,873,124  

Wolters Kluwer NV

    22,804       965,019  
   

 

 

 
      45,763,031  
   

 

 

 
New Zealand—0.2%  

Auckland International Airport, Ltd.

    69,174       361,169  

Contact Energy, Ltd.

    58,969       224,977  

Fletcher Building, Ltd.

    56,031       328,262  

Meridian Energy, Ltd.

    124,449       265,169  

Ryman Healthcare, Ltd.

    29,900       181,500  

Spark New Zealand, Ltd.

    153,824       426,169  
   

 

 

 
      1,787,246  
   

 

 

 
Norway—0.6%  

DNB ASA

    81,386       1,384,359  

Gjensidige Forsikring ASA (c)

    14,357       244,209  

Marine Harvest ASA (b)

    30,284       516,622  
Norway—(Continued)  

Norsk Hydro ASA

    110,802     613,278  

Orkla ASA

    68,492       694,281  

Schibsted ASA - B Shares

    6,744       148,639  

Statoil ASA

    87,269       1,445,583  

Telenor ASA

    58,784       971,681  

Yara International ASA

    14,337       537,079  
   

 

 

 
      6,555,731  
   

 

 

 
Portugal—0.2%  

Banco Espirito Santo S.A. (a) (b) (d)

    199,038       0  

EDP - Energias de Portugal S.A.

    185,244       605,216  

Galp Energia SGPS S.A.

    40,100       608,233  

Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A.

    22,596       441,718  
   

 

 

 
      1,655,167  
   

 

 

 
Singapore—1.3%  

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

    215,000       407,646  

CapitaLand Commercial Trust (REIT)

    143,000       172,411  

CapitaLand Mall Trust (REIT)

    240,200       344,558  

CapitaLand, Ltd.

    227,200       577,596  

City Developments, Ltd.

    34,000       264,987  

ComfortDelGro Corp., Ltd.

    153,000       255,890  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

    141,667       2,134,183  

Genting Singapore plc

    418,200       329,665  

Global Logistic Properties, Ltd.

    184,100       382,584  

Golden Agri-Resources, Ltd.

    605,100       164,815  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage, Ltd.

    8,888       286,396  

Keppel Corp., Ltd.

    96,900       442,720  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.

    247,264       1,937,894  

SATS, Ltd.

    56,300       209,026  

Sembcorp Industries, Ltd.

    71,000       158,872  

Singapore Airlines, Ltd.

    51,440       378,170  

Singapore Exchange, Ltd.

    54,400       290,071  

Singapore Press Holdings, Ltd.

    153,050       359,088  

Singapore Technologies Engineering, Ltd.

    130,000       347,479  

Singapore Telecommunications, Ltd.

    656,420       1,854,643  

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

    179,000       243,123  

United Overseas Bank, Ltd.

    105,192       1,767,202  

UOL Group, Ltd.

    33,000       183,191  

Wilmar International, Ltd.

    102,200       248,677  
   

 

 

 
      13,740,887  
   

 

 

 
South Africa—0.1%  

Investec plc

    52,596       391,998  

Mediclinic International plc (c)

    30,600       294,675  

Mondi plc

    27,093       709,096  
   

 

 

 
      1,395,769  
   

 

 

 
Spain—3.3%  

Abertis Infraestructuras S.A.

    51,494       953,447  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios S.A.

    18,493       714,288  

Aena S.A.

    5,774       1,126,626  

Amadeus IT Group S.A. (c)

    36,080       2,155,354  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

    520,464       4,343,855  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Spain—(Continued)  

Banco de Sabadell S.A.

    385,331     $ 787,624  

Banco Santander S.A.

    1,144,201       7,607,034  

Bankia S.A.

    80,824       390,448  

Bankinter S.A.

    48,939       452,227  

CaixaBank S.A. (c)

    268,510       1,283,451  

Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A.

    40,490       252,493  

Enagas S.A.

    17,953       503,635  

Endesa S.A. (c)

    23,384       539,313  

Ferrovial S.A.

    39,001       865,672  

Gamesa Corp. Technologica S.A.

    18,682       399,654  

Gas Natural SDG S.A.

    31,745       744,867  

Grifols S.A.

    23,842       663,970  

Iberdrola S.A.

    455,599       3,612,396  

Industria de Diseno Textil S.A.

    85,169       3,275,208  

Mapfre S.A.

    74,474       259,899  

Red Electrica Corp. S.A.

    36,520       763,700  

Repsol S.A.

    90,138       1,380,895  

Telefonica S.A.

    356,309       3,678,920  
   

 

 

 
      36,754,976  
   

 

 

 
Sweden—2.8%  

Alfa Laval AB

    20,852       426,757  

Assa Abloy AB - Class B

    80,175       1,760,335  

Atlas Copco AB - A Shares

    53,715       2,066,395  

Atlas Copco AB - B Shares

    32,703       1,130,631  

Boliden AB

    20,002       545,944  

Electrolux AB - Series B

    17,118       562,271  

Essity AB - Class B (b)

    46,532       1,271,630  

Getinge AB - B Shares

    19,011       372,583  

Hennes & Mauritz AB - B Shares

    74,424       1,856,621  

Hexagon AB - B Shares

    19,206       912,515  

Husqvarna AB - B Shares

    25,677       255,762  

ICA Gruppen AB

    5,619       209,237  

Industrivarden AB - C Shares

    16,050       384,504  

Investor AB - B Shares

    35,158       1,698,646  

Kinnevik AB - Class B

    16,046       492,017  

L E Lundbergforetagen AB - B Shares

    3,045       240,120  

Lundin Petroleum AB (b)

    16,017       308,224  

Nordea Bank AB

    237,519       3,027,497  

Sandvik AB

    84,986       1,336,721  

Securitas AB - B Shares

    21,462       362,354  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB - Class A

    113,560       1,376,824  

Skanska AB - B Shares

    30,119       715,903  

SKF AB - B Shares

    32,785       666,606  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB - A Shares

    123,478       1,771,040  

Swedbank AB - A Shares

    68,851       1,677,521  

Swedish Match AB

    14,499       510,622  

Tele2 AB - B Shares

    23,661       248,365  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - B Shares

    245,096       1,765,673  

Telia Co. AB

    203,590       938,073  

Volvo AB - B Shares

    126,102       2,151,417  
   

 

 

 
      31,042,808  
   

 

 

 
Switzerland—8.9%  

ABB, Ltd.

    156,197       3,869,386  
Switzerland—(Continued)  

Adecco Group AG

    12,943     986,647  

Baloise Holding AG

    4,297       665,266  

Barry Callebaut AG (b)

    132       181,858  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG

    7       488,644  

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (Participation Certifcate)

    81       470,316  

Cie Financiere Richemont S.A.

    40,858       3,375,903  

Coca-Cola HBC AG (b)

    13,800       404,859  

Credit Suisse Group AG (b)

    188,003       2,727,587  

Dufry AG (b)

    2,729       449,655  

EMS-Chemie Holding AG

    579       428,854  

Geberit AG

    3,038       1,420,034  

Givaudan S.A.

    717       1,436,701  

Glencore plc (b)

    976,977       3,657,132  

Julius Baer Group, Ltd. (b)

    17,027       898,527  

Kuehne & Nagel International AG

    4,135       692,101  

LafargeHolcim, Ltd. (b)

    35,455       2,039,436  

Lonza Group AG (b)

    5,887       1,274,815  

Nestle S.A.

    244,217       21,301,511  

Novartis AG

    175,231       14,652,460  

Pargesa Holding S.A.

    3,025       231,157  

Partners Group Holding AG

    1,388       861,657  

Roche Holding AG

    55,131       14,095,307  

Schindler Holding AG

    1,428       296,533  

Schindler Holding AG (Participation
Certificate)

    3,216       681,632  

SGS S.A.

    429       1,041,395  

Sika AG

    170       1,095,799  

Sonova Holding AG

    4,058       659,682  

STMicroelectronics NV

    51,024       730,630  

Straumann Holding AG

    747       426,999  

Swatch Group AG (The)

    4,374       319,952  

Swatch Group AG (The) - Bearer Shares

    2,384       882,512  

Swiss Life Holding AG (b)

    2,458       831,502  

Swiss Prime Site AG (b)

    4,706       428,034  

Swiss Re AG

    26,071       2,391,516  

Swisscom AG

    2,156       1,042,513  

UBS Group AG (b)

    285,210       4,847,945  

Vifor Pharma AG

    3,820       422,850  

Wolseley plc

    20,872       1,280,119  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    11,791       3,437,932  
   

 

 

 
      97,427,358  
   

 

 

 
United Kingdom—15.4%  

3i Group plc

    83,477       980,195  

Aberdeen Asset Management plc

    62,282       244,706  

Admiral Group plc

    16,009       416,675  

Anglo American plc (b)

    102,893       1,375,253  

Ashtead Group plc

    37,846       782,925  

Associated British Foods plc

    27,546       1,050,775  

AstraZeneca plc

    98,802       6,603,812  

Auto Trader Group plc

    75,401       372,335  

Aviva plc

    331,823       2,269,425  

Babcock International Group plc

    22,688       259,709  

BAE Systems plc

    259,623       2,139,488  

Barclays plc

    1,307,401       3,450,496  

Barratt Developments plc

    88,548       648,436  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
United Kingdom—(Continued)  

Berkeley Group Holdings plc

    10,289     $ 431,349  

BP plc

    1,532,947       8,832,122  

British American Tobacco plc

    146,300       9,933,648  

British Land Co. plc (The) (REIT)

    73,348       577,209  

BT Group plc

    669,710       2,564,871  

Bunzl plc

    27,344       813,453  

Burberry Group plc

    32,742       707,456  

Capita plc

    56,282       505,621  

Centrica plc

    433,996       1,128,235  

CNH Industrial NV

    78,026       886,792  

Cobham plc

    208,055       351,000  

Coca-Cola European Partners plc

    17,100       693,523  

Compass Group plc

    123,635       2,603,475  

ConvaTec Group plc) (b)

    91,978       381,472  

Croda International plc

    12,193       615,590  

DCC plc

    7,008       636,952  

Diageo plc

    197,298       5,816,725  

Direct Line Insurance Group plc

    120,497       556,679  

Dixons Carphone plc

    87,082       321,117  

easyJet plc

    10,815       190,985  

Experian plc

    72,847       1,491,951  

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (b)

    83,815       882,931  

G4S plc

    108,086       458,641  

GKN plc

    126,099       534,565  

GlaxoSmithKline plc

    382,640       8,128,762  

Hammerson plc (REIT)

    74,953       559,634  

Hargreaves Lansdown plc

    23,808       402,896  

HSBC Holdings plc

    1,553,512       14,381,048  

IMI plc

    20,055       311,499  

Imperial Brands plc

    74,257       3,330,153  

Inmarsat plc

    33,445       334,492  

InterContinental Hotels Group plc

    14,856       823,421  

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. - Class DI

    49,850       395,857  

Intertek Group plc

    14,174       777,489  

Intu Properties plc (REIT)

    51,249       179,176  

J Sainsbury plc

    120,106       392,982  

Johnson Matthey plc

    15,590       581,585  

Kingfisher plc

    189,541       740,345  

Land Securities Group plc (REIT)

    58,284       767,285  

Legal & General Group plc

    465,307       1,561,916  

Lloyds Banking Group plc

    5,600,801       4,821,210  

London Stock Exchange Group plc

    25,259       1,197,278  

Marks & Spencer Group plc

    137,472       595,181  

Meggitt plc

    55,862       346,577  

Merlin Entertainments plc

    52,353       326,990  

National Grid plc

    274,656       3,399,801  

Next plc

    11,803       591,189  

Old Mutual plc

    378,865       952,129  

Pearson plc

    63,486       570,259  

Persimmon plc

    22,805       664,455  

Provident Financial plc

    11,099       350,969  

Prudential plc

    205,782       4,714,809  

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

    52,126       5,274,624  

RELX NV

    78,420       1,611,447  

RELX plc

    85,441       1,843,968  

Rio Tinto plc

    97,042       4,080,652  
United Kingdom—(Continued)  

Rio Tinto, Ltd.

    34,042     1,649,961  

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (b)

    129,769       1,504,064  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (b)

    268,333       862,404  

Royal Mail plc

    67,965       372,084  

RSA Insurance Group plc

    74,322       594,648  

Sage Group plc (The)

    93,810       838,975  

Schroders plc

    10,735       433,026  

Segro plc (REIT)

    74,212       471,979  

Severn Trent plc

    20,415       579,047  

Sky plc

    81,836       1,056,639  

Smith & Nephew plc

    70,070       1,207,087  

Smiths Group plc

    31,976       664,414  

SSE plc

    80,939       1,526,599  

St. James’s Place plc

    38,927       597,909  

Standard Chartered plc (b)

    260,617       2,636,425  

Standard Life plc

    166,532       863,620  

Tate & Lyle plc

    33,576       288,947  

Taylor Wimpey plc

    240,026       549,587  

Tesco plc (b)

    641,000       1,407,969  

Travis Perkins plc

    20,832       394,001  

Unilever NV

    127,597       7,041,771  

Unilever plc

    100,244       5,415,292  

United Utilities Group plc

    57,234       645,384  

Vodafone Group plc

    2,068,985       5,855,566  

Weir Group plc (The)

    17,104       385,561  

Whitbread plc

    14,502       747,362  

WM Morrison Supermarkets plc

    166,578       522,338  

Worldpay Group plc

    144,225       589,985  

WPP plc

    101,031       2,119,983  
   

 

 

 
      169,343,297  
   

 

 

 
United States—0.6%  

Carnival plc

    15,318       1,011,549  

Mobileye NV (b)

    15,800       992,240  

QIAGEN NV (b)

    15,166       504,282  

Shire plc

    71,765       3,943,234  
   

 

 

 
      6,451,305  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $911,203,787)

      1,068,200,659  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stocks—0.5%  
Germany—0.5%  

Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG

    3,581       295,060  

FUCHS Petrolub SE

    4,900       267,383  

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

    13,964       1,919,193  

Porsche Automobil Holding SE

    11,870       665,991  

Schaeffler AG

    13,141       187,964  

Volkswagen AG

    14,125       2,151,310  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $4,128,463)

      5,486,901  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mutual Fund—0.5%

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
United States—0.5%  

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (c) (e)
(Cost $5,032,743)

    79,000     $ 5,150,800  
   

 

 

 
Rights—0.0%  
Spain—0.0%  

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios S.A., Expires 07/17/17 (b)

    18,493       14,764  

Repsol S.A., Expires 06/30/17 (b)

    90,138       41,123  
   

 

 

 

Total Rights
(Cost $58,620)

      55,887  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—1.8%                
Discount Notes—0.8%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.596%, 07/19/17 (f)

    700,000       699,689  

0.608%, 07/07/17 (f)

    700,000       699,922  

0.772%, 07/14/17 (f)

    550,000       549,832  

0.848%, 07/21/17 (f)

    4,600,000       4,597,700  

0.906%, 08/03/17 (f)

    600,000       599,473  

0.935%, 08/02/17 (f)

    650,000       649,448  

0.949%, 07/28/17 (f)

    525,000       524,636  

1.009%, 08/09/17 (f)

    450,000       449,528  
   

 

 

 
      8,770,228  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—1.0%  

U.S. Treasury Bills
0.662%, 07/06/17 (f)

    175,000       174,989  

0.746%, 08/03/17 (f)

    200,000       199,853  

0.900%, 08/17/17 (f)

    3,225,000       3,221,356  

0.936%, 09/07/17 (f)

    325,000       324,434  

0.989%, 09/21/17 (f)

    6,125,000       6,111,752  

1.021%, 09/28/17 (f)

    700,000       698,291  
   

 

 

 
      10,730,675  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $19,500,313)

      19,500,903  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (g)—0.5%  
Repurchase Agreements—0.4%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $253,356 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $263,716 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $258,400.

    253,334       253,334  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $1,000,092 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $996,157 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $1,020,000.

    1,000,000     1,000,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $600,060 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $610,040 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $612,002.

    600,000       600,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $400,310 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $87 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $444,729.

    400,000       400,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.250% to be repurchased at $400,042 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $360,673 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $408,266.

    400,000       400,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $1,100,123 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $2,193,468 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $1,122,131.

    1,100,000       1,100,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $1,000,098 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,501,763 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $1,020,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      4,753,334  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.1%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (g)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—(Continued)  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    200,000     $ 200,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    200,000       200,000  

Nordea Bank New York
1.050%, 07/03/17

    200,000       200,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    250,000       250,000  
   

 

 

 
      950,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $5,703,334)

      5,703,334  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—100.4%
(Cost $945,627,260) (h)

      1,104,098,484  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(0.4)%

      (3,913,768
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,100,184,716  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.0% of net assets.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $5,441,992 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $5,703,334. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(d)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent less than 0.05% of net assets.
(e)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open futures contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $2,608,000.
(f)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(g)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(h)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $945,627,260. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $279,878,396 and $(121,407,172), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $158,471,224.
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.
(ETF)—   Exchange-Traded Fund
(REIT)—   A Real Estate Investment Trust is a pooled investment vehicle that invests primarily in income-producing real estate or real estate related loans or interest.

 

Ten Largest Industries as of
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

  

% of
Net Assets

 

Banks

     12.4  

Pharmaceuticals

     7.8  

Insurance

     5.4  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     4.5  

Chemicals

     3.6  

Automobiles

     3.3  

Food Products

     3.2  

Metals & Mining

     2.7  

Machinery

     2.6  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     2.5  

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Long

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 

MSCI EAFE Mini Index Futures

     09/15/17        198        USD        18,629,240      $ 77,800  
              

 

 

 

 

(USD)—   United States Dollar

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks            

Australia

   $ —        $ 75,894,929      $ 0      $ 75,894,929  

Austria

     —          2,579,777        —          2,579,777  

Belgium

     —          12,264,722        —          12,264,722  

Chile

     —          280,723        —          280,723  

China

     —          1,551,902        —          1,551,902  

Denmark

     —          19,439,358        —          19,439,358  

Finland

     —          11,007,431        —          11,007,431  

France

     1,153,568        108,809,518        —          109,963,086  

Germany

     —          96,331,717        —          96,331,717  

Hong Kong

     444,510        35,275,814        —          35,720,324  

Ireland

     473,586        5,288,239        —          5,761,825  

Israel

     3,396,095        2,967,444        —          6,363,539  

Italy

     —          21,964,955        —          21,964,955  

Japan

     —          251,999,957        —          251,999,957  

Jersey, Channel Islands

     —          728,188        —          728,188  

Jordan

     —          217,186        —          217,186  

Luxembourg

     —          3,434,789        —          3,434,789  

Macau

     —          490,419        —          490,419  

Mexico

     —          288,257        —          288,257  

Netherlands

     2,966,095        42,796,936        —          45,763,031  

New Zealand

     —          1,787,246        —          1,787,246  

Norway

     —          6,555,731        —          6,555,731  

Portugal

     —          1,655,167        0        1,655,167  

Singapore

     —          13,740,887        —          13,740,887  

South Africa

     —          1,395,769        —          1,395,769  

Spain

     —          36,754,976        —          36,754,976  

Sweden

     1,271,630        29,771,178        —          31,042,808  

Switzerland

     1,350,301        96,077,057        —          97,427,358  

United Kingdom

     —          169,343,297        —          169,343,297  

United States

     992,240        5,459,065        —          6,451,305  

Total Common Stocks

     12,048,025        1,056,152,634        0        1,068,200,659  

Total Preferred Stocks*

     —          5,486,901        —          5,486,901  

Total Mutual Fund*

     5,150,800        —          —          5,150,800  

Total Rights*

     55,887        —          —          55,887  

Total Short-Term Investments*

     —          19,500,903        —          19,500,903  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

   $ —        $ 5,703,334     $ —        $ 5,703,334  

Total Investments

   $ 17,254,712      $ 1,086,843,772     $ 0      $ 1,104,098,484  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (5,703,334   $ —        $ (5,703,334
Futures Contracts           

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ 77,800      $ —       $ —        $ 77,800  

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 in the amount of $978,286 were due to the application of a systematic fair valuation model factor.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,104,098,484  

Cash

     5,092  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     532,527  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     2,948,380  

Fund shares sold

     203,426  

Dividends

     4,521,679  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     14,850  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,112,324,438  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     5,703,334  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     195,957  

Fund shares redeemed

     5,195,703  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     271,566  

Distribution and service fees

     116,841  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     103,290  

Other expenses

     553,031  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     12,139,722  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,100,184,716  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 966,314,855  

Undistributed net investment income

     10,874,903  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (35,600,989

Unrealized appreciation on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions

     158,595,947  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,100,184,716  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 548,338,670  

Class B

     412,374,524  

Class E

     30,794,549  

Class G

     108,676,973  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     41,199,915  

Class B

     31,586,228  

Class E

     2,324,660  

Class G

     8,374,632  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 13.31  

Class B

     13.06  

Class E

     13.25  

Class G

     12.98  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $945,627,260.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $5,441,992.
(c)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $531,627.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 21,060,338  

Interest

     57,249  

Securities lending income

     247,485  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     21,365,072  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     1,599,571  

Administration fees

     16,973  

Custodian and accounting fees

     137,938  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     508,056  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     22,886  

Distribution and service fees—Class G

     156,357  

Audit and tax services

     21,648  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     81,896  

Insurance

     3,422  

Miscellaneous

     92,511  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     2,686,253  

Less management fee waiver

     (16,127
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     2,670,126  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     18,694,946  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain on:  

Investments

     5,412,338  

Futures contracts

     2,211,431  

Foreign currency transactions

     32,473  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     7,656,242  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     115,549,818  

Futures contracts

     190,558  

Foreign currency transactions

     147,171  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     115,887,547  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     123,543,789  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 142,238,735  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $2,134,613.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 18,694,946     $ 27,801,838  

Net realized gain

     7,656,242       1,294,778  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     115,887,547       (13,397,235
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     142,238,735       15,699,381  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (14,750,511     (12,581,615

Class B

     (10,394,985     (9,346,457

Class E

     (789,604     (740,137

Class G

     (2,690,889     (2,272,642
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (28,625,989     (24,940,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (31,124,168     43,616,044  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     82,488,578       34,374,574  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,017,696,138       983,321,564  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,100,184,716     $ 1,017,696,138  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 10,874,903     $ 20,805,946  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     1,201,602     $ 15,363,365       5,749,280     $ 65,578,434  

Reinvestments

     1,113,246       14,750,511       1,120,357       12,581,615  

Redemptions

     (2,790,440     (36,034,808     (3,480,264     (41,023,397
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (475,592   $ (5,920,932     3,389,373     $ 37,136,652  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     348,373     $ 4,305,411       2,296,371     $ 26,002,064  

Reinvestments

     799,614       10,394,985       848,135       9,346,457  

Redemptions

     (2,866,980     (36,738,095     (2,928,273     (34,015,204
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,718,993   $ (22,037,699     216,233     $ 1,333,317  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     26,822     $ 340,276       105,785     $ 1,216,258  

Reinvestments

     59,864       789,604       66,202       740,137  

Redemptions

     (248,835     (3,222,152     (278,954     (3,258,030
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (162,149   $ (2,092,272     (106,967   $ (1,301,635
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class G

 

Sales

     528,393     $ 6,592,959       1,362,232     $ 15,441,431  

Reinvestments

     208,273       2,690,889       207,358       2,272,642  

Redemptions

     (820,202     (10,357,113     (978,555     (11,266,363
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (83,536   $ (1,073,265     591,035     $ 6,447,710  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (31,124,168     $ 43,616,044  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.97     $ 12.14     $ 12.67     $ 13.83     $ 11.72     $ 10.22  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.23       0.34  (b)      0.34       0.45       0.35       0.35  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.48       (0.20     (0.45     (1.26     2.15       1.49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.71       0.14       (0.11     (0.81     2.50       1.84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.37     (0.31     (0.42     (0.35     (0.39     (0.34
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.37     (0.31     (0.42     (0.35     (0.39     (0.34
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.31     $ 11.97     $ 12.14     $ 12.67     $ 13.83     $ 11.72  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     14.26  (d)      1.34       (1.09     (6.00     21.86       18.33  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.37  (e)      0.38       0.40       0.40       0.40       0.41  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.37  (e)      0.38       0.40       0.40       0.40       0.40  

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

     3.64  (e)      2.93  (b)      2.59       3.34       2.76       3.25  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     4  (d)      12       9       9       10       8  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 548.3     $ 498.7     $ 464.9     $ 430.0     $ 394.5     $ 297.7  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.73     $ 11.91     $ 12.43     $ 13.58     $ 11.52     $ 10.05  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.21       0.31  (b)      0.30       0.42       0.31       0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.45       (0.21     (0.43     (1.25     2.11       1.46  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.66       0.10       (0.13     (0.83     2.42       1.78  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.33     (0.28     (0.39     (0.32     (0.36     (0.31
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.33     (0.28     (0.39     (0.32     (0.36     (0.31
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.06     $ 11.73     $ 11.91     $ 12.43     $ 13.58     $ 11.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     14.20  (d)      1.00       (1.28     (6.27     21.52       18.02  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.62  (e)      0.63       0.65       0.65       0.65       0.66  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.62  (e)      0.63       0.65       0.65       0.65       0.65  

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

     3.38  (e)      2.69  (b)      2.37       3.14       2.55       2.99  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     4  (d)      12       9       9       10       8  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 412.4     $ 390.7     $ 394.0     $ 405.3     $ 422.9     $ 375.4  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.90     $ 12.08     $ 12.60     $ 13.75     $ 11.66     $ 10.17  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.22       0.33  (b)      0.32       0.44       0.33       0.33  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.48       (0.22     (0.44     (1.26     2.13       1.48  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.70       0.11       (0.12     (0.82     2.46       1.81  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.35     (0.29     (0.40     (0.33     (0.37     (0.32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.35     (0.29     (0.40     (0.33     (0.37     (0.32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.25     $ 11.90     $ 12.08     $ 12.60     $ 13.75     $ 11.66  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     14.26  (d)      1.08       (1.18     (6.11     21.62       18.13  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.52  (e)      0.53       0.55       0.55       0.55       0.56  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.52  (e)      0.53       0.55       0.55       0.55       0.55  

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

     3.47  (e)      2.80  (b)      2.48       3.26       2.66       3.11  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     4  (d)      12       9       9       10       8  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 30.8     $ 29.6     $ 31.3     $ 34.3     $ 38.9     $ 37.0  

 

     Class G  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.66     $ 11.84     $ 12.36     $ 13.51     $ 11.47     $ 10.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.21       0.30  (b)      0.29       0.41       0.31       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.44       (0.20     (0.42     (1.25     2.09       1.46  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.65       0.10       (0.13     (0.84     2.40       1.77  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.33     (0.28     (0.39     (0.31     (0.36     (0.31
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.33     (0.28     (0.39     (0.31     (0.36     (0.31
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 12.98     $ 11.66     $ 11.84     $ 12.36     $ 13.51     $ 11.47  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     14.16  (d)      0.97       (1.31     (6.33     21.44       17.94  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.67  (e)      0.68       0.70       0.70       0.70       0.71  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.67  (e)      0.68       0.70       0.70       0.70       0.70  

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

     3.34  (e)      2.63  (b)      2.32       3.10       2.49       2.94  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     4  (d)      12       9       9       10       8  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 108.7     $ 98.6     $ 93.1     $ 90.7     $ 99.3     $ 69.8  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.04% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, E and G shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions and passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $4,753,334. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to
30 Days
     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions              

Common Stocks

   $ (5,641,836   $      $      $      $ (5,641,836

Mutual Funds

     (61,498                          (61,498

Total

   $ (5,703,334   $      $      $      $ (5,703,334

Total Borrowings

   $ (5,703,334   $      $      $      $ (5,703,334

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

   $ (5,703,334
             

 

 

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &

Liabilities Location

   Fair Value  

Equity

   Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts (a)    $ 77,800  
     

 

 

 

 

(a)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 2,211,431  
  

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 190,558  
  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Futures contracts long

   $ 10,350  

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Foreign Investment Risk: The investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Because securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and may pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 42,150,041      $ 0      $ 82,921,886  

6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the annual rate of 0.300% of average daily net assets. Fees earned by Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $1,599,571.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC (“MIA”) with respect to managing the Portfolio. For providing subadvisory services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed to pay MIA an investment subadvisory fee for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum      Average daily net assets
  0.050%      On the first $500 million
  0.040%      Of the next $500 million
  0.020%      On amounts over $1 billion

Fees earned by MIA with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $230,611.

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, the Adviser has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum      Average daily net assets
  0.005%      Over $500 million and under $1 billion
  0.010%      Of the next $1 billion
  0.015%      On amounts over $2 billion

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, E, and G Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, E, and G Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.15% per year for Class E Shares, and 0.30% per year for Class G Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$24,940,851    $ 30,966,932      $      $      $ 24,940,851      $ 30,966,932  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Loss Carryforwards     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$28,503,271    $      $ 30,097,317      $ (26,531,041   $ (11,719,235   $ 20,350,312  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife MSCI EAFE Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the post-enactment accumulated short-term capital losses were $2,156,264, the post-enactment accumulated long-term capital losses were $9,562,971 and the pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards and expiration dates were as follows:

 

Expiring
12/31/17

   Expiring
12/31/18
     Total  
$23,421,712    $ 3,109,329      $ 26,531,041  

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  75,106,15        2,791,00        6,730,081  

To Approve a Subadvisory Agreement between the Manager and MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
75,055,545      2,772,629        6,799,068  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     78,155,466        6,471,775  

Robert Boulware

     78,188,922        6,438,319  

Susan C. Gause

     78,292,748        6,334,492  

Nancy Hawthorne

     78,245,824        6,381,417  

Barbara A. Nugent

     78,282,697        6,344,544  

John Rosenthal

     78,094,145        6,533,095  

Linda B. Strumpf

     78,259,394        6,367,847  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     78,152,806        6,474,435  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Managed By MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, E and G shares of the MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio returned 5.02%, 4.90%, 4.96%, and 4.83%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index1, returned 4.99%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

During the first six months of 2017, equity markets continued to make new all-time highs, rallying on the strength of the global economy, strong corporate earnings, and optimism about potential changes to financial regulation and tax reform. The equity markets also reacted positively to U.S. lawmakers reaching an agreement on a spending bill, the outcome of the French Presidential elections, and better than expected macroeconomic data, including U.S. manufacturing, U.S. nonfarm payrolls, and U.S. consumer sentiment. Equity markets remained resilient despite the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) Conservative Party’s failure to win a majority in the U.K. snap election on June 8th and increased political risks in the U.S. after President Trump fired FBI Director Comey. Other factors that weighed on the equity markets included geopolitical tensions in Syria and North Korea, two rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), and the Federal Open Market Committee (the “FOMC”) minutes showing members discussed the potential shrinking of the Fed balance sheet by as early as December.

During the first six months, the FOMC met four times and raised the target range for the Federal Funds Rate twice to 1.00% to 1.25%. The FOMC stated that the labor market had continued to strengthen and that economic activity had been rising moderately so far this year. The FOMC also stated that job gains had moderated but had been solid since the beginning of the year.

Seven of the nine sectors comprising the Russell 2000 Index experienced positive returns for the first six months of 2017. Health Care (12.1% beginning weight in the benchmark), up 22.6%, was the best performing sector and had the largest positive impact on the benchmark return. Technology (14.2% beginning weight), up 11.1%, and Utilities (4.5% beginning weight), up 7.7%, were the next best-performing sectors. Energy (3.5% beginning weight), down 26.7%, and Consumer Staples (2.6% begging weight), down 7.3% were the worst performing sectors.

The stocks with the largest positive impact on the benchmark return for the first half of the year were Universal Display, up 108.7%; Coherent, up 74.0%; and Chemours, up 63.2%. The stocks with the largest negative impact were Oasis Petroleum, down 46.8%; PDC Energy, down 40.6%; and U.S. Silica Holdings, down 37.2%.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio is managed utilizing a stratified sampling strategy versus the Russell 2000 Index. This strategy seeks to replicate the performance of the Index by owning a subset of Index constituents and neutralizing exposures across sectors. The Portfolio is periodically rebalanced for compositional changes in the Russell 2000 Index. Factors that impact tracking error include sampling, transaction costs, cash drag, securities lending, NAV rounding, contributions and withdrawals.

Stacey Lituchy

Norman Hu

Mirsad Usejnoski

Portfolio Managers

MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 2000 INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year        Since Inception2  
MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio                           

Class A

       5.02          24.54          13.74          6.90           

Class B

       4.90          24.27          13.45          6.63           

Class E

       4.96          24.39          13.56          6.74           

Class G

       4.83          24.18          13.40                   15.56  
Russell 2000 Index        4.99          24.60          13.70          6.92           

1 The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index.

2 Inception dates of the Class A, Class B, Class E and Class G shares are 11/9/98, 1/2/01, 5/1/01 and 4/28/09, respectively.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund      2.9  
Kite Pharma, Inc.      0.2  
Bluebird Bio, Inc.      0.2  
Gramercy Property Trust      0.2  
Catalent, Inc.      0.2  
HealthSouth Corp.      0.2  
Medidata Solutions, Inc.      0.2  
IDACORP, Inc.      0.2  
PAREXEL International Corp.      0.2  
Fair Isaac Corp.      0.2  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Financials      19.9  
Information Technology      16.0  
Health Care      14.2  
Industrials      13.7  
Consumer Discretionary      11.7  
Real Estate      7.1  
Materials      4.1  
Utilities      3.5  
Energy      3.4  
Consumer Staples      2.6  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 


MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

       
Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017

to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.30    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,050.20        $ 1.53  
   Hypothetical*      0.30    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,023.31        $ 1.51  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.55    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,049.00        $ 2.79  
   Hypothetical*      0.55    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.07        $ 2.76  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.45    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,049.60        $ 2.29  
   Hypothetical*      0.45    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.56        $ 2.26  

Class G(a)

   Actual      0.60    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,048.30        $ 3.05  
   Hypothetical*      0.60    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.82        $ 3.01  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—94.1% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—1.4%  

AAR Corp.

    16,635     $ 578,233  

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (a)

    32,670       679,536  

Aerovironment, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,967       342,539  

Astronics Corp. (a)

    10,382       316,340  

Axon Enterprise, Inc. (a) (b)

    26,071       655,425  

Cubic Corp. (b)

    12,431       575,555  

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    20,138       1,848,266  

DigitalGlobe, Inc. (a)

    29,669       987,978  

Ducommun, Inc. (a)

    5,959       188,185  

Engility Holdings, Inc. (a)

    8,737       248,131  

Esterline Technologies Corp. (a)

    12,259       1,162,153  

KEYW Holding Corp. (The) (a)

    23,744       222,006  

KLX, Inc. (a)

    24,991       1,249,550  

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (a)

    32,972       391,378  

Mercury Systems, Inc. (a)

    22,228       935,577  

Moog, Inc. - Class A (a)

    15,634       1,121,270  

National Presto Industries, Inc.

    2,572       284,206  

Triumph Group, Inc.

    24,082       760,991  

Vectrus, Inc. (a)

    5,647       182,511  

Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. (a)

    29,211       316,939  
   

 

 

 
      13,046,769  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.3%  

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (a)

    24,693       537,814  

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (a)

    11,728       611,615  

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (a)

    14,649       291,515  

Forward Air Corp.

    14,772       787,052  

HUB Group, Inc. - Class A (a)

    15,117       579,737  
   

 

 

 
      2,807,733  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.3%  

Allegiant Travel Co.

    6,072       823,363  

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (a)

    24,998       1,173,656  

SkyWest, Inc.

    24,419       857,107  
   

 

 

 
      2,854,126  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—1.1%  

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (a)

    40,918       638,321  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (b)

    24,706       891,887  

Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc. (a)

    8,249       832,077  

Dana, Inc.

    69,361       1,548,831  

Dorman Products, Inc. (a)

    12,774       1,057,304  

Fox Factory Holding Corp. (a)

    16,609       591,280  

Gentherm, Inc. (a)

    17,276       670,309  

Horizon Global Corp. (a)

    9,617       138,100  

LCI Industries

    11,598       1,187,635  

Modine Manufacturing Co. (a)

    23,187       383,745  

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,000       225,920  

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

    9,638       503,296  

Stoneridge, Inc. (a)

    13,705       211,194  

Superior Industries International, Inc.

    12,615       259,238  

Tenneco, Inc.

    24,415       1,411,919  

Tower International, Inc.

    10,455       234,715  
   

 

 

 
      10,785,771  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—0.1%  

Winnebago Industries, Inc.

    14,967     523,845  
   

 

 

 
Banks—9.7%  

1st Source Corp.

    7,645       366,501  

Access National Corp.

    7,093       188,106  

Allegiance Bancshares, Inc. (a)

    5,825       223,098  

American National Bankshares, Inc.

    4,311       159,291  

Ameris Bancorp

    16,855       812,411  

Ames National Corp.

    4,647       142,198  

Arrow Financial Corp. (b)

    5,994       189,710  

Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc. (a)

    10,440       198,360  

Banc of California, Inc. (b)

    23,881       513,441  

BancFirst Corp.

    3,589       346,697  

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. - Class E

    14,005       383,457  

Bancorp, Inc. (The) (a)

    25,747       195,162  

BancorpSouth, Inc.

    41,566       1,267,763  

Bank of Marin Bancorp

    3,199       196,898  

Bank of NT Butterfield & Son, Ltd. (The)

    25,319       863,378  

Banner Corp.

    14,787       835,613  

Bar Harbor Bankshares

    7,342       226,280  

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.

    16,861       592,664  

Blue Hills Bancorp, Inc.

    13,063       233,828  

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

    40,232       617,561  

Bridge Bancorp, Inc.

    8,870       295,371  

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

    33,001       481,815  

Bryn Mawr Bank Corp. (b)

    8,151       346,418  

Camden National Corp. (b)

    7,839       336,371  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    1       48  

Capital Bank Financial Corp. - Class A

    13,845       527,494  

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

    5,769       117,803  

Carolina Financial Corp.

    7,115       229,957  

Cathay General Bancorp

    34,405       1,305,670  

CenterState Banks, Inc.

    25,544       635,024  

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

    15,142       476,519  

Central Valley Community Bancorp

    5,248       116,296  

Chemical Financial Corp.

    33,111       1,602,904  

Citizens & Northern Corp.

    6,716       156,214  

City Holding Co.

    7,242       477,031  

CNB Financial Corp. (b)

    6,782       162,565  

CoBiz Financial, Inc.

    17,832       310,277  

Codorus Valley Bancorp, Inc.

    4,262       121,041  

Columbia Banking System, Inc. (b)

    28,451       1,133,772  

Community Bank System, Inc. (b)

    22,304       1,243,894  

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    8,162       357,088  

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (b)

    13,860       312,543  

CU Bancorp (a)

    8,163       295,092  

Customers Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    13,560       383,477  

CVB Financial Corp. (b)

    48,585       1,089,762  

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    15,010       950,133  

Enterprise Bancorp, Inc.

    4,064       144,435  

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

    10,782       439,906  

Equity Bancshares, Inc. - Class A (a)

    5,404       165,579  

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.

    3,225       199,950  

Farmers Capital Bank Corp. (b)

    3,713       143,136  

Farmers National Banc Corp.

    13,414       194,503  

FB Financial Corp. (a)

    3,500       126,665  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Banks—(Continued)  

FCB Financial Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    16,597     $ 792,507  

Fidelity Southern Corp.

    10,827       247,505  

Financial Institutions, Inc.

    6,461       192,538  

First Bancorp

    11,162       348,924  

First BanCorp (a)

    78,497       454,498  

First Bancorp, Inc.

    5,308       143,634  

First Bancshares, Inc. (The)

    4,454       122,930  

First Busey Corp.

    18,353       538,110  

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. - Class A

    3,585       1,336,129  

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

    45,936       582,468  

First Community Bancshares, Inc.

    8,470       231,655  

First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc.

    7,629       195,684  

First Financial Bancorp (b)

    28,214       781,528  

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

    30,167       1,333,381  

First Financial Corp.

    5,203       246,102  

First Foundation, Inc. (a)

    13,966       229,461  

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. - Class A

    11,722       436,058  

First Merchants Corp.

    20,166       809,463  

First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.

    4,235       145,006  

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

    47,879       1,116,059  

First of Long Island Corp. (The)

    9,924       283,826  

Flushing Financial Corp.

    13,422       378,366  

Franklin Financial Network, Inc. (a)

    4,922       203,033  

Fulton Financial Corp. (b)

    82,075       1,559,425  

German American Bancorp, Inc.

    10,138       345,604  

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (b)

    35,986       1,317,447  

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

    4,991       267,019  

Great Western Bancorp, Inc.

    28,884       1,178,756  

Green Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    11,285       218,929  

Guaranty Bancorp

    11,425       310,760  

Hancock Holding Co.

    39,741       1,947,309  

Hanmi Financial Corp.

    15,681       446,124  

HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. (a) (b)

    7,619       152,075  

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

    10,964       516,404  

Heritage Commerce Corp.

    17,854       246,028  

Heritage Financial Corp.

    12,644       335,066  

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

    34,409       901,860  

Home BancShares, Inc.

    60,410       1,504,209  

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (a)

    6,444       157,234  

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

    59,993       1,118,869  

Horizon Bancorp

    9,708       255,806  

Iberiabank Corp.

    23,786       1,938,559  

Independent Bank Corp.

    11,863       258,020  

Independent Bank Corp./Rockland Trust (b)

    12,760       850,454  

Independent Bank Group, Inc.

    8,423       501,169  

International Bancshares Corp.

    25,537       895,072  

Investors Bancorp, Inc.

    121,099       1,617,883  

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

    19,901       375,134  

Lakeland Financial Corp.

    12,208       560,103  

LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc.

    21,060       803,018  

Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (b)

    10,388       251,390  

Macatawa Bank Corp.

    14,416       137,529  

MainSource Financial Group, Inc.

    11,883       398,199  

MB Financial, Inc.

    37,830       1,666,033  

Mercantile Bank Corp.

    8,647       272,208  

Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

    7,521       252,104  

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

    5,585       189,276  
Banks—(Continued)  

MutualFirst Financial, Inc.

    3,246     115,882  

National Bank Holdings Corp. - Class A

    12,889       426,755  

National Bankshares, Inc. (b)

    3,487       142,270  

National Commerce Corp. (a)

    4,628       183,037  

NBT Bancorp, Inc.

    20,117       743,323  

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (a) (b)

    4,410       241,271  

OFG Bancorp

    19,884       198,840  

Old Line Bancshares, Inc.

    4,370       123,147  

Old National Bancorp

    65,101       1,122,992  

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

    14,296       165,119  

Opus Bank

    8,631       208,870  

Pacific Continental Corp.

    10,841       276,988  

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    18,545       684,310  

Paragon Commercial Corp. (a)

    2,223       116,641  

Park National Corp.

    6,727       697,724  

Park Sterling Corp.

    23,392       277,897  

Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp.

    6,672       208,767  

People’s Utah Bancorp

    7,011       187,895  

Peoples Bancorp, Inc.

    6,641       213,375  

Peoples Financial Services Corp.

    3,673       160,620  

Preferred Bank

    5,630       301,036  

QCR Holdings, Inc.

    5,811       275,441  

Renasant Corp.

    20,087       878,605  

Republic Bancorp, Inc. - Class A

    5,421       193,530  

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    25,144       232,582  

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

    15,660       561,568  

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

    10,533       428,272  

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida (a)

    19,096       460,214  

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (b)

    20,928       772,034  

Sierra Bancorp

    5,841       143,397  

Simmons First National Corp. - Class A (b)

    13,943       737,585  

South State Corp.

    13,538       1,160,207  

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (a)

    3,419       126,674  

Southside Bancshares, Inc. (b)

    12,997       454,115  

Southwest Bancorp, Inc.

    9,007       230,129  

State Bank Financial Corp. (b)

    16,379       444,198  

Sterling Bancorp

    61,628       1,432,851  

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

    10,633       413,624  

Stonegate Bank

    6,802       314,116  

Summit Financial Group, Inc.

    5,705       125,510  

Sun Bancorp, Inc.

    4,652       114,672  

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (a)

    23,642       1,829,891  

Tompkins Financial Corp. (b)

    6,912       544,113  

Towne Bank

    27,456       845,645  

TriCo Bancshares

    9,787       344,013  

TriState Capital Holdings, Inc. (a)

    11,422       287,834  

Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    7,480       183,634  

Trustmark Corp. (b)

    31,188       1,003,006  

UMB Financial Corp.

    20,613       1,543,089  

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

    104,556       1,919,648  

Union Bankshares Corp.

    20,843       706,578  

United Bankshares, Inc. (b)

    46,665       1,829,268  

United Community Banks, Inc.

    34,521       959,684  

Univest Corp. of Pennsylvania (b)

    12,133       363,383  

Valley National Bancorp

    120,808       1,426,742  

Veritex Holdings, Inc. (a)

    7,183       189,128  

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    7,713       397,605  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Banks—(Continued)  

WashingtonFirst Bankshares, Inc.

    4,653     $ 160,668  

WesBanco, Inc.

    19,861       785,304  

West Bancorp, Inc.

    8,036       190,051  

Westamerica Bancorp (b)

    11,738       657,798  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

    25,865       1,977,121  
   

 

 

 
      92,765,396  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.2%  

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The)—Class A (a)

    4,334       572,738  

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

    2,376       543,795  

Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (a)

    6,574       110,772  

MGP Ingredients, Inc. (b)

    5,440       278,365  

National Beverage Corp.

    5,742       537,221  

Primo Water Corp. (a)

    10,997       139,662  
   

 

 

 
      2,182,553  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—5.0%  

Acceleron Pharma, Inc. (a) (b)

    15,302       465,028  

Achaogen, Inc. (a)

    14,077       305,893  

Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    56,103       257,513  

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    20,455       402,963  

Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    7,040       123,130  

Aduro Biotech, Inc. (a) (b)

    18,643       212,530  

Advaxis, Inc. (a) (b)

    18,811       122,083  

Agenus, Inc. (a) (b)

    38,088       148,924  

Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    17,085       351,268  

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    15,312       220,033  

Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    23,239       266,087  

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    16,034       295,026  

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    70,916       714,124  

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    16,034       270,494  

Array BioPharma, Inc. (a)

    82,904       693,906  

Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    11,963       167,482  

Audentes Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    7,930       151,701  

Avexis, Inc. (a) (b)

    11,567       950,345  

Axovant Sciences, Ltd. (a) (b)

    13,161       305,204  

Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    11,404       133,199  

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    42,881       238,418  

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd. (a)

    6,839       170,975  

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. (a)

    3,039       150,461  

BioTime, Inc. (a) (b)

    39,767       125,266  

Bluebird Bio, Inc. (a)

    21,319       2,239,561  

Blueprint Medicines Corp. (a)

    18,305       927,514  

Calithera Biosciences, Inc. (a)

    15,177       225,378  

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    11,468       176,493  

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    47,742       117,923  

Chimerix, Inc. (a)

    24,480       133,416  

Clovis Oncology, Inc. (a)

    20,203       1,891,607  

Coherus Biosciences, Inc. (a)

    18,745       268,991  

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    8,973       125,173  

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (a)

    23,089       145,461  

Curis, Inc. (a)

    63,039       119,144  

Cytokinetics, Inc. (a)

    18,716       226,464  

CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    11,599       179,784  

Dynavax Technologies Corp. (a)

    24,492       236,348  

Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    4,073       321,319  
Biotechnology—(Continued)  

Editas Medicine, Inc. (a)

    16,553     277,759  

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (a) (b)

    15,717       532,963  

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    7,598       273,376  

Epizyme, Inc. (a)

    20,920       315,892  

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    7,538       348,859  

Exact Sciences Corp. (a) (b)

    50,476       1,785,336  

FibroGen, Inc. (a)

    28,052       906,080  

Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    13,422       404,136  

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    12,372       250,162  

Foundation Medicine, Inc. (a) (b)

    7,156       284,451  

Genomic Health, Inc. (a)

    8,810       286,765  

Geron Corp. (a) (b)

    75,588       209,379  

Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    17,581       480,840  

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    51,119       655,346  

Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    22,046       305,337  

Ignyta, Inc. (a)

    24,664       255,272  

ImmunoGen, Inc. (a) (b)

    46,019       327,195  

Immunomedics, Inc. (a) (b)

    49,803       439,760  

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    36,297       284,568  

Insmed, Inc. (a) (b)

    30,343       520,686  

Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    11,118       140,643  

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    7,597       121,552  

Invitae Corp. (a)

    15,995       152,912  

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (a)

    25,388       186,602  

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    63,682       1,202,316  

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    15,254       138,049  

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,309       291,434  

Kite Pharma, Inc. (a)

    22,783       2,361,914  

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Co. (a)

    8,585       255,575  

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    23,843       392,217  

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    9,331       1,132,783  

Loxo Oncology, Inc. (a)

    9,462       758,758  

MacroGenics, Inc. (a)

    14,803       259,201  

MiMedx Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    48,233       722,048  

Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (a)

    13,222       117,015  

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    32,218       544,484  

Myriad Genetics, Inc. (a)

    29,763       769,076  

NantKwest, Inc. (a)

    16,339       124,013  

Natera, Inc. (a)

    13,813       150,009  

Novavax, Inc. (a)

    138,764       159,579  

Organovo Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    45,372       119,328  

Otonomy, Inc. (a)

    12,561       236,775  

PDL BioPharma, Inc. (a)

    77,531       191,502  

Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    23,603       1,325,781  

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    32,263       219,066  

Prothena Corp. plc (a)

    18,324       991,695  

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    15,786       289,357  

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (a)

    13,791       1,205,333  

Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    6,123       114,745  

Radius Health, Inc. (a)

    17,562       794,329  

REGENXBIO, Inc. (a)

    11,312       223,412  

Repligen Corp. (a)

    15,913       659,435  

Retrophin, Inc. (a)

    16,403       318,054  

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    66,270       180,917  

Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    16,174       1,288,097  

Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    31,616       278,221  

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    24,301       819,187  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Biotechnology—(Continued)  

Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    10,787     $ 121,893  

Spark Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    10,993       656,722  

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,647       302,820  

Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    108,329       482,064  

Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    6,687       107,594  

TG Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    20,926       210,306  

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)

    18,315       1,137,545  

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    20,273       330,450  

Versartis, Inc. (a)

    16,518       288,239  

Xencor, Inc. (a)

    16,674       351,988  

ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. (a)

    61,375       381,752  
   

 

 

 
      47,327,578  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—1.2%  

AAON, Inc.

    19,095       703,651  

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

    15,729       316,153  

American Woodmark Corp. (a)

    6,699       640,090  

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

    13,684       777,799  

Armstrong Flooring, Inc. (a)

    11,681       209,908  

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a)

    45,999       704,705  

Caesarstone, Ltd. (a)

    11,687       409,629  

Continental Building Products, Inc. (a)

    17,313       403,393  

CSW Industrials, Inc. (a)

    6,168       238,393  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (a)

    14,856       529,616  

Griffon Corp.

    14,438       316,914  

Insteel Industries, Inc. (b)

    9,004       296,862  

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (a)

    12,966       420,876  

Masonite International Corp. (a)

    14,468       1,092,334  

NCI Building Systems, Inc. (a)

    19,586       327,086  

Patrick Industries, Inc. (a)

    7,120       518,692  

PGT Innovations, Inc. (a)

    22,494       287,923  

Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (a)

    11,295       202,745  

Quanex Building Products Corp. (b)

    17,697       374,292  

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (b)

    19,498       852,258  

Trex Co., Inc. (a)

    13,934       942,774  

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

    9,556       834,334  
   

 

 

 
      11,400,427  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—1.2%  

Arlington Asset Investment Corp. - Class A (b)

    10,056       137,466  

Artisan Partners Asset Management,
Inc. - Class A

    21,101       647,801  

B. Riley Financial, Inc.

    7,166       132,929  

Cohen & Steers, Inc. (b)

    9,693       392,954  

Cowen Group, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    13,196       214,435  

Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.

    1,546       308,272  

Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. (a)

    12,862       295,311  

Evercore Partners, Inc. - Class A

    19,123       1,348,171  

Financial Engines, Inc.

    27,468       1,005,329  

Greenhill & Co., Inc. (b)

    13,790       277,179  

Hamilton Lane, Inc. - Class A

    9,116       200,461  

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

    10,141       353,921  

International FCStone, Inc. (a)

    7,668       289,544  

Investment Technology Group, Inc.

    17,949       381,237  

KCG Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    19,230       383,446  
Capital Markets—(Continued)  

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc. (a)

    51,479     125,609  

Moelis & Co. - Class A

    11,404       443,045  

OM Asset Management plc

    26,565       394,756  

Piper Jaffray Cos.

    7,063       423,427  

PJT Partners, Inc. - Class A

    7,794       313,475  

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (a)

    10,084       120,000  

Stifel Financial Corp. (a)

    31,175       1,433,426  

Virtu Financial, Inc. - Class A

    12,905       227,773  

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.

    3,239       359,367  

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. - Class A (b)

    38,993       736,188  

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.

    3,235       183,392  

WisdomTree Investments, Inc. (b)

    53,688       546,007  
   

 

 

 
      11,674,921  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—2.0%  

A. Schulman, Inc.

    12,704       406,528  

AdvanSix, Inc. (a)

    14,472       452,105  

American Vanguard Corp.

    14,887       256,801  

Balchem Corp. (b)

    14,840       1,153,216  

Calgon Carbon Corp.

    24,113       364,106  

Chase Corp.

    3,533       376,971  

Ferro Corp. (a)

    40,624       743,013  

Flotek Industries, Inc. (a) (b)

    28,523       254,996  

FutureFuel Corp.

    10,195       153,843  

GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. (a)

    34,475       1,051,488  

Hawkins, Inc.

    4,778       221,460  

HB Fuller Co.

    23,919       1,222,500  

Ingevity Corp. (a)

    20,081       1,152,649  

Innophos Holdings, Inc.

    9,207       403,635  

Innospec, Inc.

    11,303       740,912  

KMG Chemicals, Inc.

    4,417       214,975  

Koppers Holdings, Inc. (a)

    10,265       371,080  

Kraton Corp. (a)

    14,021       482,883  

Kronos Worldwide, Inc.

    11,199       204,046  

LSB Industries, Inc. (a)

    11,885       122,772  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    16,456       1,204,579  

OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. (a)

    22,821       222,505  

PolyOne Corp.

    39,392       1,526,046  

Quaker Chemical Corp.

    5,838       847,853  

Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.

    19,176       301,447  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

    20,810       1,675,829  

Stepan Co.

    9,222       803,605  

Trecora Resources (a) (b)

    10,819       121,714  

Tredegar Corp.

    13,367       203,847  

Trinseo S.A.

    20,819       1,430,265  

Tronox, Ltd. - Class A

    30,359       459,028  
   

 

 

 
      19,146,697  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—2.3%  

ABM Industries, Inc.

    25,771       1,070,012  

ACCO Brands Corp. (a)

    52,031       606,161  

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. (a)

    11,089       252,053  

Brady Corp. - Class A

    21,723       736,410  

Brink’s Co. (The)

    21,829       1,462,543  

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. - Class A (a)

    20,153       330,711  

Ceco Environmental Corp.

    14,983       137,544  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Commercial Services & Supplies—(Continued)  

Covanta Holding Corp.

    55,221     $ 728,917  

Deluxe Corp.

    23,047       1,595,313  

Ennis, Inc.

    14,123       269,749  

Essendant, Inc.

    18,301       271,404  

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

    33,776       1,581,730  

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (a)

    7,474       118,837  

Herman Miller, Inc.

    28,305       860,472  

HNI Corp.

    20,835       830,691  

Hudson Technologies, Inc. (a)

    18,608       157,238  

InnerWorkings, Inc. (a)

    18,741       217,396  

Interface, Inc.

    31,333       615,693  

Kimball International, Inc. - Class B

    16,738       279,357  

Knoll, Inc.

    23,781       476,809  

LSC Communications, Inc.

    16,124       345,054  

Matthews International Corp. - Class A

    15,251       934,124  

McGrath RentCorp

    10,515       364,134  

Mobile Mini, Inc.

    20,245       604,313  

MSA Safety, Inc.

    15,591       1,265,521  

Multi-Color Corp. (b)

    6,168       503,309  

Quad/Graphics, Inc.

    13,076       299,702  

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.

    33,612       421,495  

SP Plus Corp. (a)

    8,683       265,266  

Steelcase, Inc. - Class A

    42,340       592,760  

Team, Inc. (a) (b)

    14,183       332,591  

Tetra Tech, Inc. (c)

    25,687       1,175,180  

U.S. Ecology, Inc.

    10,067       508,384  

UniFirst Corp.

    7,187       1,011,211  

Viad Corp.

    8,932       422,037  

VSE Corp.

    4,190       188,466  

West Corp.

    20,298       473,349  
   

 

 

 
      22,305,936  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—1.8%  

Acacia Communications, Inc. (a)

    8,854       367,175  

ADTRAN, Inc.

    24,190       499,524  

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,622       532,753  

CalAmp Corp. (a)

    19,380       393,995  

Calix, Inc. (a)

    19,494       133,534  

Ciena Corp. (a)

    66,636       1,667,233  

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

    11,475       217,681  

Digi International, Inc. (a)

    12,500       126,875  

EMCORE Corp.

    13,561       144,425  

Extreme Networks, Inc. (a)

    50,414       464,817  

Finisar Corp. (a)

    50,382       1,308,924  

Harmonic, Inc. (a) (b)

    42,437       222,794  

Infinera Corp. (a)

    66,643       711,081  

InterDigital, Inc.

    16,024       1,238,655  

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a)

    28,404       1,620,448  

NETGEAR, Inc. (a)

    14,969       645,164  

NetScout Systems, Inc. (a)

    43,077       1,481,849  

Oclaro, Inc. (a)

    77,936       727,922  

Plantronics, Inc.

    15,665       819,436  

Quantenna Communications, Inc. (a)

    10,375       197,125  

ShoreTel, Inc. (a)

    28,961       167,974  

Sonus Networks, Inc. (a)

    24,015       178,672  

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (a) (b)

    12,458       647,442  
Communications Equipment—(Continued)  

ViaSat, Inc. (a) (b)

    24,578     1,627,064  

Viavi Solutions, Inc. (a)

    114,315       1,203,737  
   

 

 

 
      17,346,299  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—1.1%  

Aegion Corp. (a)

    17,495       382,791  

Argan, Inc.

    6,140       368,400  

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV

    47,677       940,667  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

    17,796       660,232  

Dycom Industries, Inc. (a) (b)

    14,412       1,290,162  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

    28,215       1,844,697  

Granite Construction, Inc. (b)

    19,068       919,840  

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. (a)

    30,133       129,572  

HC2 Holdings, Inc. (a)

    21,337       125,462  

KBR, Inc.

    67,555       1,028,187  

MasTec, Inc. (a)

    31,128       1,405,429  

MYR Group, Inc. (a)

    6,874       213,231  

NV5 Global, Inc. (a)

    3,969       168,683  

Primoris Services Corp. (b)

    17,845       445,054  

Sterling Construction Co., Inc. (a)

    13,246       173,125  

Tutor Perini Corp. (a)

    19,192       551,770  
   

 

 

 
      10,647,302  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials—0.2%  

Summit Materials, Inc. - Class A (a)

    50,598       1,460,764  

U.S. Concrete, Inc. (a) (b)

    7,217       566,896  
   

 

 

 
      2,027,660  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—0.6%  

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (a)

    11,469       460,480  

Enova International, Inc. (a)

    13,048       193,763  

EZCORP, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    25,543       196,681  

FirstCash, Inc.

    22,224       1,295,659  

Green Dot Corp. - Class A (a)

    21,516       829,012  

LendingClub Corp. (a)

    161,286       888,686  

Nelnet, Inc. - Class A

    9,125       428,966  

PRA Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    22,334       846,459  

Regional Management Corp. (a)

    5,496       129,870  

World Acceptance Corp. (a)

    3,560       266,680  
   

 

 

 
      5,536,256  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—0.1%  

Greif, Inc. - Class A

    12,112       675,607  

Greif, Inc. - Class B

    2,277       137,531  

Myers Industries, Inc.

    10,665       191,437  
   

 

 

 
      1,004,575  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—0.1%  

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc. (b)

    21,704       717,534  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—0.8%  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc. (a)

    29,702       1,127,191  

American Public Education, Inc. (a)

    8,921       210,982  

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (a)

    9,450       139,482  

Capella Education Co.

    5,633       482,185  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Diversified Consumer Services—(Continued)  

Career Education Corp. (a)

    35,115     $ 337,104  

Carriage Services, Inc. (b)

    7,506       202,362  

Chegg, Inc. (a) (b)

    36,609       449,924  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (a)

    21,870       1,714,827  

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co. (a)

    48,813       600,400  

K12, Inc. (a)

    17,337       310,679  

Laureate Education, Inc. - Class A (a)

    19,236       337,207  

Regis Corp. (a)

    18,180       186,708  

Sotheby’s (a)

    17,875       959,351  

Strayer Education, Inc.

    5,054       471,134  

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (a)

    13,493       450,936  
   

 

 

 
      7,980,472  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—0.1%  

FNFV Group (a)

    30,326       479,151  

Marlin Business Services Corp.

    4,627       116,369  

NewStar Financial, Inc.

    11,793       123,827  

On Deck Capital, Inc. (a) (b)

    24,943       116,234  
   

 

 

 
      835,581  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.7%  

ATN International, Inc.

    4,754       325,364  

Cincinnati Bell, Inc. (a)

    19,517       381,557  

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

    19,575       784,957  

Consolidated Communications Holdings,
Inc. (b)

    24,229       520,197  

FairPoint Communications, Inc. (a)

    11,602       181,571  

Frontier Communications Corp.

    556,504       645,545  

General Communication, Inc. - Class A (a)

    12,857       471,080  

Globalstar, Inc. (a) (b)

    191,479       407,850  

IDT Corp. - Class B

    8,438       121,254  

Iridium Communications, Inc. (a) (b)

    38,356       423,834  

Lumos Networks Corp. (a)

    8,396       150,037  

ORBCOMM, Inc. (a)

    31,662       357,781  

pdvWireless, Inc. (a)

    3,369       78,498  

Straight Path Communications, Inc. - Class B (a)

    4,199       754,350  

Vonage Holdings Corp. (a)

    94,189       615,996  

Windstream Holdings, Inc.

    86,995       337,541  
   

 

 

 
      6,557,412  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—1.1%  

ALLETE, Inc.

    23,439       1,680,108  

El Paso Electric Co.

    18,779       970,874  

IDACORP, Inc.

    23,882       2,038,329  

MGE Energy, Inc.

    16,879       1,086,164  

Otter Tail Corp.

    18,873       747,371  

PNM Resources, Inc. (b)

    38,721       1,481,078  

Portland General Electric Co.

    42,222       1,929,123  

Spark Energy, Inc. - Class A

    5,853       110,036  
   

 

 

 
      10,043,083  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.6%  

Atkore International Group, Inc. (a)

    15,795       356,177  

AZZ, Inc.

    12,522       698,728  

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (a)

    22,628       266,105  
Electrical Equipment—(Continued)  

Encore Wire Corp.

    9,729     415,428  

Energous Corp. (a)

    9,641       156,763  

EnerSys

    20,532       1,487,543  

Generac Holdings, Inc. (a)

    28,764       1,039,243  

General Cable Corp.

    24,951       407,949  

Plug Power, Inc. (a) (b)

    97,992       199,904  

Powell Industries, Inc.

    4,404       140,884  

Sunrun, Inc. (a)

    43,801       311,863  

Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (a)

    15,847       303,787  

Vicor Corp. (a)

    8,793       157,395  
   

 

 

 
      5,941,769  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—2.7%  

Anixter International, Inc. (a)

    13,642       1,066,804  

AVX Corp.

    21,871       357,372  

Badger Meter, Inc.

    13,640       543,554  

Bel Fuse, Inc. - Class B

    4,719       116,559  

Belden, Inc.

    19,822       1,495,173  

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (a)

    24,418       788,701  

Control4 Corp. (a)

    10,604       207,944  

CTS Corp.

    15,701       339,142  

Daktronics, Inc. (b)

    18,513       178,280  

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (a)

    16,104       132,697  

ePlus, Inc. (a)

    6,246       462,829  

Fabrinet (a) (b)

    17,507       746,849  

FARO Technologies, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,551       323,228  

Fitbit, Inc. - Class A (a)

    83,429       443,008  

II-VI, Inc. (a)

    29,121       998,850  

Insight Enterprises, Inc. (a) (c)

    17,579       702,984  

Itron, Inc. (a)

    16,214       1,098,498  

KEMET Corp. (a)

    22,082       282,650  

Kimball Electronics, Inc. (a)

    14,109       254,667  

Knowles Corp. (a) (b)

    43,119       729,573  

Littelfuse, Inc.

    10,433       1,721,445  

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

    1,474       211,239  

Methode Electronics, Inc.

    17,959       739,911  

MTS Systems Corp. (b)

    7,482       387,568  

Novanta, Inc. (a)

    15,349       552,564  

OSI Systems, Inc. (a)

    8,490       638,024  

Park Electrochemical Corp. (b)

    10,569       194,681  

PC Connection, Inc.

    5,366       145,204  

Plexus Corp. (a) (c)

    15,422       810,735  

Rogers Corp. (a)

    8,965       973,778  

Sanmina Corp. (a)

    35,180       1,340,358  

ScanSource, Inc. (a)

    12,162       490,129  

SYNNEX Corp.

    13,358       1,602,426  

Systemax, Inc.

    5,954       111,935  

Tech Data Corp. (a)

    16,978       1,714,778  

TTM Technologies, Inc. (a) (b)

    43,439       754,101  

VeriFone Systems, Inc. (a)

    52,265       945,997  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (b)

    66,423       1,102,622  
   

 

 

 
      25,706,857  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—1.4%  

Archrock, Inc.

    34,795       396,663  

Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (a)

    37,266       303,718  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Energy Equipment & Services—(Continued)  

Basic Energy Services, Inc. (a)

    9,414     $ 234,409  

Bristow Group, Inc. (b)

    17,044       130,387  

C&J Energy Services, Inc. (a)

    23,422       802,672  

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (a)

    32,772       354,921  

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a)

    18,125       884,500  

Ensco plc - Class A

    146,795       757,462  

Exterran Corp. (a)

    14,849       396,468  

Fairmount Santrol Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    80,171       312,667  

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (a)

    33,848       528,029  

Frank’s International NV

    26,819       222,329  

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (a)

    67,569       381,089  

Keane Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    17,150       274,400  

Matrix Service Co. (a)

    14,196       132,733  

McDermott International, Inc. (a)

    135,519       971,671  

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (a)

    6,643       165,078  

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (a)

    7,794       196,253  

Newpark Resources, Inc. (a) (b)

    41,815       307,340  

Noble Corp. plc

    121,320       439,178  

Oil States International, Inc. (a)

    24,545       666,397  

ProPetro Holding Corp. (a)

    16,409       229,070  

RigNet, Inc. (a)

    7,269       116,667  

Rowan Cos. plc - Class A (a)

    56,769       581,315  

SEACOR Holdings, Inc. (a)

    7,977       273,611  

SEACOR Marine Holdings, Inc. (a)

    8,020       163,287  

Superior Energy Services, Inc. (a)

    73,574       767,377  

TETRA Technologies, Inc. (a)

    57,683       160,936  

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.

    38,361       1,361,432  

Unit Corp. (a)

    24,655       461,788  
   

 

 

 
      12,973,847  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—6.7%  

Acadia Realty Trust (b)

    38,553       1,071,773  

Agree Realty Corp.

    11,290       517,872  

Alexander’s, Inc.

    1,029       433,682  

Altisource Residential Corp.

    26,537       343,389  

American Assets Trust, Inc.

    19,187       755,776  

Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.

    19,662       254,623  

Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc.

    14,521       149,421  

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

    39,201       238,342  

Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.

    9,427       121,514  

Care Capital Properties, Inc.

    39,515       1,055,051  

CareTrust REIT, Inc.

    34,103       632,270  

CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. - Class A

    19,002       216,053  

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (b)

    82,772       697,768  

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (b)

    37,954       184,077  

Chatham Lodging Trust

    18,798       377,652  

Chesapeake Lodging Trust

    28,075       686,995  

City Office REIT, Inc.

    14,820       188,214  

Colony Starwood Homes

    47,192       1,619,158  

Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.

    6,730       172,221  

CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc.

    5,980       200,868  

Cousins Properties, Inc.

    195,107       1,714,991  

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

    92,371       1,011,462  

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

    16,288       341,234  

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

    15,137       1,268,481  

Education Realty Trust, Inc. (b)

    35,414       1,372,293  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—(Continued)  

Farmland Partners, Inc.

    13,291     118,822  

FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc.

    66,829       481,837  

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

    54,715       1,565,943  

First Potomac Realty Trust

    27,829       309,180  

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

    29,818       748,730  

Franklin Street Properties Corp.

    48,177       533,801  

Geo Group, Inc. (The) (b)

    57,346       1,695,721  

Getty Realty Corp. (b)

    13,449       337,570  

Gladstone Commercial Corp. (b)

    10,038       218,728  

Global Net Lease, Inc. (b)

    31,987       711,391  

Government Properties Income Trust (b)

    33,503       613,440  

Gramercy Property Trust

    70,497       2,094,466  

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. (b)

    53,728       1,834,811  

Hersha Hospitality Trust

    21,188       392,190  

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

    33,574       331,375  

InfraREIT, Inc.

    19,986       382,732  

Investors Real Estate Trust

    56,725       352,262  

iStar, Inc. (a)

    31,393       377,972  

Jernigan Capital, Inc.

    4,880       107,360  

Kite Realty Group Trust

    38,990       738,081  

LaSalle Hotel Properties

    53,145       1,583,721  

Lexington Realty Trust

    101,687       1,007,718  

LTC Properties, Inc.

    17,896       919,675  

Mack-Cali Realty Corp.

    43,539       1,181,648  

MedEquities Realty Trust, Inc.

    10,709       135,148  

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp.

    32,365       487,093  

Monogram Residential Trust, Inc.

    82,552       801,580  

National Health Investors, Inc.

    18,569       1,470,665  

National Storage Affiliates Trust

    20,224       467,377  

New Senior Investment Group, Inc. (b)

    40,485       406,874  

NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.

    9,154       227,843  

NorthStar Realty Europe Corp.

    30,012       380,552  

One Liberty Properties, Inc.

    6,290       147,375  

Parkway, Inc.

    20,151       461,256  

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (b)

    33,791       1,089,422  

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (b)

    32,570       368,692  

Physicians Realty Trust (b)

    72,857       1,467,340  

Potlatch Corp.

    19,692       899,924  

Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc. - Class A

    15,013       236,455  

PS Business Parks, Inc.

    9,635       1,275,578  

QTS Realty Trust, Inc. - Class A

    22,822       1,194,275  

Quality Care Properties, Inc. (a)

    44,567       816,022  

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust

    37,976       489,890  

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (b)

    52,344       1,004,481  

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

    31,246       857,390  

RLJ Lodging Trust

    58,062       1,153,692  

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

    20,440       1,308,364  

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (b)

    29,659       714,782  

Saul Centers, Inc.

    5,405       313,382  

Select Income REIT

    31,114       747,669  

Seritage Growth Properties - Class A (b)

    11,383       477,517  

STAG Industrial, Inc.

    41,873       1,155,695  

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

    48,101       897,084  

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

    103,053       1,661,214  

Terreno Realty Corp.

    23,106       777,748  

Tier REIT, Inc.

    22,342       412,880  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—(Continued)  

UMH Properties, Inc.

    11,462     $ 195,427  

Universal Health Realty Income Trust (b)

    6,109       485,910  

Urban Edge Properties

    43,765       1,038,543  

Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc. - Class A

    13,207       261,499  

Washington Prime Group, Inc. (b)

    90,826       760,214  

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

    34,947       1,114,809  

Whitestone REIT (b)

    18,215       223,134  

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

    50,544       979,037  
   

 

 

 
      63,628,186  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—0.5%  

Andersons, Inc. (The)

    13,251       452,522  

Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The) (a)

    8,577       111,501  

Ingles Markets, Inc. - Class A

    6,173       205,561  

Performance Food Group Co. (a)

    33,330       913,242  

Pricesmart, Inc.

    10,376       908,938  

SpartanNash Co.

    16,917       439,165  

SUPERVALU, Inc. (a)

    122,481       402,962  

United Natural Foods, Inc. (a) (b)

    23,843       875,038  

Weis Markets, Inc.

    4,490       218,753  
   

 

 

 
      4,527,682  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—1.2%  

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. (a) (b)

    14,688       141,592  

B&G Foods, Inc. (b)

    31,647       1,126,633  

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (a) (b)

    14,936       591,466  

Calavo Growers, Inc.

    7,353       507,725  

Darling Ingredients, Inc. (a)

    78,508       1,235,716  

Dean Foods Co.

    44,397       754,749  

Farmer Bros Co. (a)

    3,967       120,002  

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. (b)

    15,644       796,436  

Freshpet, Inc. (a)

    10,616       176,226  

Hostess Brands, Inc. (a)

    40,728       655,721  

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

    6,995       923,830  

John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (b)

    4,150       261,906  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

    9,036       1,107,994  

Landec Corp. (a)

    14,010       208,048  

Limoneira Co.

    6,209       146,719  

Omega Protein Corp.

    11,349       203,147  

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

    9,453       1,093,239  

Seneca Foods Corp. - Class A (a)

    3,507       108,892  

Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. (b)

    40,150       1,389,993  

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (b)

    8,613       300,163  
   

 

 

 
      11,850,197  
   

 

 

 
Gas Utilities—1.2%  

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

    6,975       522,776  

New Jersey Resources Corp.

    41,016       1,628,335  

Northwest Natural Gas Co. (b)

    13,257       793,432  

ONE Gas, Inc.

    24,719       1,725,633  

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

    37,607       1,285,031  

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

    21,731       1,587,667  

Spire, Inc. (b)

    21,579       1,505,135  

WGL Holdings, Inc.

    23,853       1,990,056  
   

 

 

 
      11,038,065  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—3.6%  

Abaxis, Inc.

    11,146     590,961  

Accuray, Inc. (a)

    37,218       176,786  

Analogic Corp.

    6,383       463,725  

AngioDynamics, Inc. (a)

    17,852       289,381  

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    7,087       349,673  

Antares Pharma, Inc. (a)

    71,715       230,922  

AtriCure, Inc. (a)

    16,270       394,547  

Atrion Corp.

    618       397,559  

AxoGen, Inc. (a) (b)

    13,718       229,777  

Cantel Medical Corp.

    16,951       1,320,652  

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (a)

    14,951       481,871  

Cerus Corp. (a) (b)

    58,326       146,398  

CONMED Corp.

    13,371       681,119  

CryoLife, Inc. (a)

    17,220       343,539  

Cutera, Inc. (a)

    6,744       174,670  

Endologix, Inc. (a) (b)

    44,063       214,146  

Exactech, Inc. (a)

    5,785       172,393  

GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (a)

    19,362       229,052  

Glaukos Corp. (a)

    13,608       564,324  

Globus Medical, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    34,489       1,143,310  

Haemonetics Corp. (a)

    23,946       945,628  

Halyard Health, Inc. (a)

    23,074       906,347  

ICU Medical, Inc. (a)

    7,246       1,249,935  

Inogen, Inc. (a)

    8,037       766,891  

Insulet Corp. (a)

    27,643       1,418,362  

Integer Holdings Corp. (a)

    15,275       660,644  

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. (a)

    29,050       1,583,515  

Invacare Corp. (b)

    15,930       210,276  

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (a)

    6,771       287,700  

K2M Group Holdings, Inc. (a)

    19,428       473,266  

Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (a)

    13,066       230,615  

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

    7,651       238,864  

LivaNova plc (a)

    22,711       1,390,140  

Masimo Corp. (a)

    20,916       1,907,121  

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

    22,552       355,194  

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (a)

    23,310       889,276  

Natus Medical, Inc. (a)

    16,472       614,406  

Neogen Corp. (a)

    17,828       1,232,093  

Nevro Corp. (a)

    13,030       969,823  

Novocure, Ltd. (a)

    25,960       449,108  

NuVasive, Inc. (a)

    23,689       1,822,158  

NxStage Medical, Inc. (a)

    30,508       764,836  

OraSure Technologies, Inc. (a)

    29,491       509,015  

Orthofix International NV (a)

    9,598       446,115  

Oxford Immunotec Global plc (a)

    12,520       210,586  

Penumbra, Inc. (a) (b)

    13,208       1,159,002  

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (a)

    4,662       160,979  

Quidel Corp. (a)

    13,903       377,327  

Rockwell Medical, Inc. (a)

    18,836       149,369  

RTI Surgical, Inc. (a)

    32,498       190,113  

Spectranetics Corp. (The) (a)

    21,548       827,443  

STAAR Surgical Co. (a)

    19,419       209,725  

SurModics, Inc. (a)

    6,159       173,376  

Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (a)

    4,810       137,470  

Utah Medical Products, Inc.

    2,002       144,945  

Varex Imaging Corp. (a)

    17,885       604,513  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—(Continued)  

Wright Medical Group NV (a) (b)

    47,569     $ 1,307,672  
   

 

 

 
      34,568,653  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—2.1%  

Aceto Corp.

    14,101       217,861  

Addus HomeCare Corp. (a)

    4,191       155,905  

Almost Family, Inc. (a)

    6,160       379,764  

Amedisys, Inc. (a)

    13,972       877,581  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (a) (b)

    21,592       843,168  

BioScrip, Inc. (a)

    59,803       162,365  

BioTelemetry, Inc. (a) (b)

    13,262       443,614  

Capital Senior Living Corp. (a)

    14,260       216,895  

Chemed Corp. (b)

    7,666       1,567,927  

Civitas Solutions, Inc. (a) (b)

    6,456       112,980  

Community Health Systems, Inc. (a)

    43,409       432,354  

Corvel Corp. (a)

    5,325       252,671  

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (a)

    16,495       212,950  

Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (a)

    22,308       330,158  

Ensign Group, Inc. (The) (b)

    24,374       530,622  

HealthEquity, Inc. (a)

    23,357       1,163,879  

HealthSouth Corp.

    42,354       2,049,934  

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (b)

    40,056       466,652  

Landauer, Inc. (b)

    5,165       270,130  

LHC Group, Inc. (a)

    6,847       464,843  

Magellan Health, Inc. (a)

    11,100       809,190  

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a)

    21,194       1,466,201  

National Healthcare Corp.

    5,246       367,954  

National Research Corp. - Class A

    4,950       133,155  

Owens & Minor, Inc.

    28,475       916,610  

PharMerica Corp. (a)

    16,508       433,335  

Providence Service Corp. (The) (a)

    5,978       302,547  

R1 RCM, Inc. (a)

    61,837       231,889  

RadNet, Inc. (a)

    21,044       163,091  

Select Medical Holdings Corp. (a) (b)

    52,961       812,951  

Surgery Partners, Inc. (a)

    8,043       182,978  

Teladoc, Inc. (a)

    25,351       879,680  

Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) (b)

    38,490       744,397  

Tivity Health, Inc. (a) (b)

    16,239       647,124  

Triple-S Management Corp. - Class B (a)

    12,074       204,171  

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

    6,011       363,064  
   

 

 

 
      19,810,590  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Technology—0.8%  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (a)

    85,323       1,088,721  

Castlight Health, Inc. - Class B (a)

    33,470       138,900  

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. (b)

    5,856       192,077  

Cotiviti Holdings, Inc. (a)

    12,718       472,347  

Evolent Health, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    18,313       464,235  

HealthStream, Inc. (a) (b)

    12,016       316,261  

HMS Holdings Corp. (a)

    40,747       753,819  

Inovalon Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    29,972       394,132  

Medidata Solutions, Inc. (a) (b)

    26,132       2,043,522  

Omnicell, Inc. (a)

    16,746       721,753  

Quality Systems, Inc. (a)

    24,814       427,049  

Vocera Communications, Inc. (a)

    13,407       354,213  
   

 

 

 
      7,367,029  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—3.1%  

Belmond, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    42,411     564,066  

Biglari Holdings, Inc. (a)

    528       211,063  

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (a)

    9,083       338,342  

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

    47,353       1,005,304  

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

    8,975       644,674  

Bojangles’, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,843       143,699  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

    40,615       1,007,658  

Brinker International, Inc.

    23,123       880,986  

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (a)

    7,647       968,875  

Caesars Acquisition Co. - Class A (a)

    23,146       440,931  

Caesars Entertainment Corp. (a) (b)

    25,824       309,888  

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (a)

    17,458       213,861  

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) (b)

    21,038       1,058,211  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

    6,083       1,115,014  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (a)

    8,272       193,565  

ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.

    32,025       419,528  

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

    9,084       1,519,299  

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (a)

    19,667       1,308,052  

Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (a)

    12,052       194,037  

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (a)

    16,196       222,695  

Denny’s Corp. (a)

    31,940       375,934  

DineEquity, Inc. (b)

    8,597       378,698  

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    10,816       149,802  

Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (a)

    24,429       488,580  

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    13,371       276,111  

Golden Entertainment, Inc. (a)

    5,522       114,361  

Habit Restaurants, Inc. (The) - Class A (a)

    7,224       114,139  

ILG, Inc.

    49,690       1,365,978  

International Speedway Corp. - Class A

    12,935       485,709  

Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc. (a)

    4,713       111,887  

Jack in the Box, Inc.

    14,548       1,432,978  

La Quinta Holdings, Inc. (a)

    36,753       542,842  

Marcus Corp. (The)

    9,550       288,410  

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

    9,902       1,165,960  

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (a)

    5,265       159,266  

Papa John’s International, Inc.

    12,261       879,849  

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (a)

    39,722       850,051  

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (a)

    26,101       515,756  

Planet Fitness, Inc. - Class A

    39,546       923,004  

Potbelly Corp. (a)

    12,520       143,980  

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (a)

    5,863       382,561  

Red Rock Resorts, Inc. - Class A

    32,000       753,600  

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.

    13,027       283,337  

Scientific Games Corp. - Class A (a)

    23,377       610,140  

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.

    32,101       522,283  

Shake Shack, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    10,507       366,484  

Sonic Corp. (b)

    20,556       544,528  

Speedway Motorsports, Inc.

    7,078       129,315  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

    31,030       1,580,978  

Wingstop, Inc.

    13,875       428,738  

Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc. (a) (b)

    9,191       109,465  
   

 

 

 
      29,234,472  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—1.4%  

AV Homes, Inc. (a)

    6,397       128,260  

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

    5,374       203,943  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Household Durables—(Continued)  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (a)

    13,700     $ 187,964  

Cavco Industries, Inc. (a)

    4,052       525,342  

Century Communities, Inc. (a)

    7,561       187,513  

CSS Industries, Inc.

    4,201       109,898  

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

    12,159       392,736  

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

    3,005       162,601  

GoPro, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    49,877       405,500  

Green Brick Partners, Inc. (a)

    12,508       143,217  

Helen of Troy, Ltd. (a)

    12,385       1,165,428  

Hooker Furniture Corp.

    5,444       224,021  

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. - Class A (a)

    60,910       170,548  

Installed Building Products, Inc. (a)

    9,469       501,384  

iRobot Corp. (a) (b)

    12,468       1,049,057  

KB Home

    41,097       985,095  

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

    21,678       704,535  

LGI Homes, Inc. (a)

    8,210       329,878  

M/I Homes, Inc. (a)

    12,868       367,381  

MDC Holdings, Inc. (b)

    20,862       737,054  

Meritage Homes Corp. (a)

    18,033       760,993  

NACCO Industries, Inc. - Class A

    2,176       154,170  

PICO Holdings, Inc. (a)

    12,147       212,572  

Taylor Morrison Home Corp. - Class A (a)

    28,834       692,304  

TopBuild Corp. (a)

    17,085       906,701  

TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (a)

    73,866       974,292  

Universal Electronics, Inc. (a)

    6,028       402,972  

William Lyon Homes - Class A (a)

    12,315       297,284  

ZAGG, Inc. (a)

    14,118       122,121  
   

 

 

 
      13,204,764  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—0.2%  

Central Garden and Pet Co. (a)

    4,446       141,338  

Central Garden and Pet Co. - Class A (a)

    16,480       494,730  

HRG Group, Inc. (a)

    58,164       1,030,084  

WD-40 Co. (b)

    6,750       744,863  
   

 

 

 
      2,411,015  
   

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers—0.4%  

Atlantic Power Corp. (a)

    57,898       138,955  

Dynegy, Inc. (a)

    59,317       490,552  

NRG Yield, Inc. - Class A

    16,087       274,444  

NRG Yield, Inc. - Class C

    29,107       512,283  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

    18,869       1,107,233  

Pattern Energy Group, Inc.

    33,054       788,007  

TerraForm Global, Inc. - Class A (a)

    51,489       260,020  

TerraForm Power, Inc. - Class A (a)

    44,539       534,468  
   

 

 

 
      4,105,962  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—0.1%  

Raven Industries, Inc.

    17,386       578,954  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—2.4%  

Ambac Financial Group, Inc. (a)

    22,444       389,403  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

    41,683       1,095,429  

AMERISAFE, Inc. (b)

    9,298       529,521  

Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.

    40,519       613,458  
Insurance—(Continued)  

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

    14,148     857,369  

Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. - Class B

    4,133       101,259  

Citizens, Inc. (a) (b)

    22,172       163,629  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

    84,325       1,760,706  

eHealth, Inc. (a)

    7,987       150,156  

EMC Insurance Group, Inc.

    3,800       105,564  

Employers Holdings, Inc.

    14,789       625,575  

Enstar Group, Ltd. (a) (b)

    5,573       1,107,076  

FBL Financial Group, Inc. - Class A

    4,790       294,585  

Fidelity & Guaranty Life

    4,816       149,537  

Genworth Financial, Inc. - Class A (a)

    246,697       930,048  

Global Indemnity, Ltd. (a)

    3,335       129,298  

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. - Class A (a) (b)

    13,998       292,558  

HCI Group, Inc.

    4,347       204,222  

Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. - Class A (a)

    5,782       135,877  

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (b)

    11,792       153,532  

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

    18,978       717,368  

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

    5,597       526,118  

Investors Title Co. (b)

    736       142,372  

James River Group Holdings, Ltd.

    8,707       345,929  

Kemper Corp.

    18,020       695,572  

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

    7,087       264,416  

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (b)

    33,144       367,898  

MBIA, Inc. (a)

    65,336       616,119  

National General Holdings Corp.

    23,963       505,619  

National Western Life Group, Inc. - Class A

    1,054       336,879  

Navigators Group, Inc. (The)

    11,118       610,378  

OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. - Class A

    11,496       209,572  

Primerica, Inc.

    22,155       1,678,241  

RLI Corp. (b)

    18,544       1,012,873  

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

    6,815       465,465  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

    26,789       1,340,789  

State Auto Financial Corp. (b)

    7,940       204,296  

State National Cos., Inc.

    15,205       279,468  

Stewart Information Services Corp.

    11,286       512,159  

Third Point Reinsurance, Ltd. (a)

    36,545       507,976  

Trupanion, Inc. (a) (b)

    11,074       247,836  

United Fire Group, Inc.

    9,677       426,369  

United Insurance Holdings Corp. (b)

    8,654       136,127  

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (b)

    15,753       396,976  

WMIH Corp. (a)

    88,867       111,084  
   

 

 

 
      22,446,701  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—0.5%  

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. - Class A (a)

    13,330       129,967  

Etsy, Inc. (a) (b)

    51,942       779,130  

FTD Cos., Inc. (a)

    9,600       192,000  

Groupon, Inc. (a)

    161,153       618,827  

HSN, Inc.

    14,279       455,500  

Lands’ End, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,472       126,233  

Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    34,803       403,715  

Nutrisystem, Inc.

    14,262       742,337  

Overstock.com, Inc. (a)

    6,439       104,956  

PetMed Express, Inc.

    9,436       383,102  

Shutterfly, Inc. (a)

    15,092       716,870  
   

 

 

 
      4,652,637  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Internet Software & Services—2.7%  

2U, Inc. (a) (b)

    20,541     $ 963,784  

Actua Corp. (a)

    13,096       183,999  

Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (a)

    9,727       366,027  

Angie’s List, Inc. (a)

    21,237       271,621  

Appfolio, Inc. - Class A (a)

    4,077       132,910  

Apptio, Inc. - Class A (a)

    8,921       154,779  

Bankrate, Inc. (a)

    20,088       258,131  

Bazaarvoice, Inc. (a)

    41,849       207,153  

Benefitfocus, Inc. (a) (b)

    6,419       233,331  

Blucora, Inc. (a)

    20,338       431,166  

Box, Inc. - Class A (a)

    37,001       674,898  

Carbonite, Inc. (a)

    11,965       260,837  

Cars.com, Inc. (a)

    33,795       899,961  

ChannelAdvisor Corp. (a)

    10,403       120,155  

Cimpress NV (a)

    12,234       1,156,480  

Cloudera, Inc. (a)

    9,934       159,143  

CommerceHub, Inc. - Series A (a)

    7,074       123,229  

CommerceHub, Inc. - Series C (a)

    14,164       247,020  

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (a)

    24,008       858,286  

Coupa Software, Inc. (a)

    14,191       411,255  

Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc. (a)

    27,384       228,656  

Envestnet, Inc. (a)

    20,207       800,197  

Five9, Inc. (a)

    24,673       530,963  

Gogo, Inc. (a) (b)

    27,419       316,141  

GrubHub, Inc. (a)

    39,224       1,710,166  

GTT Communications, Inc. (a)

    14,711       465,603  

Hortonworks, Inc. (a)

    20,178       259,893  

Instructure, Inc. (a)

    10,316       304,322  

Internap Corp. (a)

    40,566       148,877  

j2 Global, Inc. (b)

    21,521       1,831,222  

LivePerson, Inc. (a) (b)

    29,330       322,630  

Meet Group, Inc. (The) (a) (b)

    24,500       123,725  

MINDBODY, Inc. - Class A (a)

    17,494       475,837  

MuleSoft, Inc. - Class A (a)

    9,193       229,273  

New Relic, Inc. (a)

    13,849       595,645  

NIC, Inc.

    29,109       551,616  

Nutanix, Inc. - Class A (a)

    16,780       338,117  

Okta, Inc. (a)

    7,427       169,336  

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a)

    14,830       547,968  

Quotient Technology, Inc. (a)

    35,202       404,823  

Shutterstock, Inc. (a)

    9,230       406,858  

SPS Commerce, Inc. (a)

    7,550       481,388  

Stamps.com, Inc. (a)

    7,291       1,129,194  

Trade Desk, Inc. (The)—Class A (a)

    8,269       414,360  

TrueCar, Inc. (a)

    29,629       590,506  

Tucows, Inc. - Class A (a)

    4,376       234,116  

Twilio, Inc. - Class A (a)

    29,205       850,157  

Web.com Group, Inc. (a)

    20,520       519,156  

WebMD Health Corp. (a) (b)

    17,955       1,053,061  

Xactly Corp. (a)

    11,677       182,745  

XO Group, Inc. (a)

    11,305       199,194  

Yelp, Inc. (a)

    36,366       1,091,707  
   

 

 

 
      25,621,617  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—1.9%  

Acxiom Corp. (a) (b)

    37,591       976,614  
IT Services—(Continued)  

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (a)

    24,608     1,072,909  

CACI International, Inc. - Class A (a) (c)

    11,262       1,408,313  

CardConnect Corp. (a)

    11,042       166,182  

Cardtronics plc - Class A (a)

    22,064       725,023  

Cass Information Systems, Inc.

    5,928       389,114  

Convergys Corp. (b)

    42,882       1,019,734  

CSG Systems International, Inc.

    15,258       619,170  

EPAM Systems, Inc. (a)

    22,354       1,879,748  

Everi Holdings, Inc. (a)

    31,593       229,997  

EVERTEC, Inc.

    30,384       525,643  

ExlService Holdings, Inc. (a)

    15,842       880,498  

Forrester Research, Inc.

    5,782       226,365  

Hackett Group, Inc. (The)

    11,151       172,841  

ManTech International Corp. - Class A

    12,440       514,767  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    29,631       1,855,790  

MoneyGram International, Inc. (a)

    14,692       253,437  

NeuStar, Inc. - Class A (a)

    26,451       882,141  

Perficient, Inc. (a)

    17,369       323,758  

Presidio, Inc. (a)

    12,582       180,048  

Science Applications International Corp.

    19,917       1,382,638  

ServiceSource International, Inc. (a)

    29,419       114,146  

Sykes Enterprises, Inc. (a)

    18,634       624,798  

Syntel, Inc. (b)

    14,931       253,230  

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.

    7,377       300,982  

Travelport Worldwide, Ltd.

    56,729       780,591  

Unisys Corp. (a) (b)

    26,228       335,718  

Virtusa Corp. (a)

    11,780       346,332  
   

 

 

 
      18,440,527  
   

 

 

 
Leisure Products—0.3%  

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

    10,349       205,324  

American Outdoor Brands Corp. (a)

    25,637       568,116  

Callaway Golf Co.

    46,706       596,903  

Johnson Outdoors, Inc. - Class A

    2,524       121,682  

Malibu Boats, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    8,768       226,828  

MCBC Holdings, Inc. (a)

    9,205       179,958  

Nautilus, Inc. (a)

    16,328       312,681  

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. (b)

    8,538       530,637  

Vista Outdoor, Inc. (a)

    27,041       608,693  
   

 

 

 
      3,350,822  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.8%  

Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (a) (b)

    11,348       310,368  

Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (a)

    12,484       270,903  

Cambrex Corp. (a)

    15,180       907,005  

Enzo Biochem, Inc. (a)

    21,985       242,714  

INC Research Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    25,522       1,493,037  

Luminex Corp.

    18,901       399,189  

NanoString Technologies, Inc. (a)

    7,907       130,782  

NeoGenomics, Inc. (a)

    26,497       237,413  

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,732       145,006  

PAREXEL International Corp. (a)

    23,449       2,037,953  

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (a)

    18,138       1,360,531  
   

 

 

 
      7,534,901  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Machinery—3.3%  

Actuant Corp. - Class A (b)

    28,401     $ 698,665  

Alamo Group, Inc.

    4,629       420,359  

Albany International Corp. - Class A

    14,147       755,450  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

    13,607       541,559  

American Railcar Industries, Inc. (b)

    4,708       180,316  

Astec Industries, Inc.

    10,105       560,929  

Barnes Group, Inc.

    23,751       1,390,146  

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

    21,617       520,970  

Chart Industries, Inc. (a)

    15,307       531,612  

CIRCOR International, Inc.

    7,291       432,940  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

    10,074       256,081  

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

    9,877       324,953  

Energy Recovery, Inc. (a) (b)

    17,996       149,187  

EnPro Industries, Inc. (b)

    9,829       701,496  

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

    12,540       748,011  

Federal Signal Corp.

    29,548       512,953  

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

    21,104       873,706  

Global Brass & Copper Holdings, Inc.

    11,099       339,074  

Gorman-Rupp Co. (The)

    7,300       185,931  

Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (The) (b)

    12,008       555,370  

Harsco Corp. (a)

    37,700       606,970  

Hillenbrand, Inc.

    29,683       1,071,556  

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

    4,976       349,564  

John Bean Technologies Corp.

    14,810       1,451,380  

Kadant, Inc.

    5,766       433,603  

Kennametal, Inc.

    37,400       1,399,508  

Lindsay Corp.

    4,595       410,104  

Lydall, Inc. (a)

    8,342       431,281  

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The) (a)

    63,397       381,016  

Meritor, Inc. (a)

    37,321       619,902  

Milacron Holdings Corp. (a)

    21,551       379,082  

Miller Industries, Inc.

    5,680       141,148  

Mueller Industries, Inc.

    26,115       795,202  

Mueller Water Products, Inc. - Class A

    73,654       860,279  

Navistar International Corp. (a)

    23,914       627,264  

NN, Inc.

    12,696       348,505  

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.

    4,748       180,899  

Proto Labs, Inc. (a)

    12,094       813,321  

RBC Bearings, Inc. (a)

    10,876       1,106,742  

REV Group, Inc. (b)

    7,261       200,984  

Rexnord Corp. (a)

    48,964       1,138,413  

Spartan Motors, Inc.

    17,934       158,716  

SPX Corp. (a)

    20,781       522,850  

SPX FLOW, Inc. (a)

    19,554       721,151  

Standex International Corp.

    6,262       567,963  

Sun Hydraulics Corp.

    10,558       450,510  

Supreme Industries, Inc. - Class A

    6,762       111,235  

Tennant Co.

    8,362       617,116  

Titan International, Inc.

    22,706       272,699  

TriMas Corp. (a)

    22,514       469,417  

Wabash National Corp. (b)

    27,273       599,460  

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. - Class A

    13,118       829,058  

Woodward, Inc.

    24,351       1,645,641  
   

 

 

 
      31,392,247  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.1%  

Costamare, Inc.

    19,016     139,007  

Matson, Inc.

    20,127       604,615  

Scorpio Bulkers, Inc. (a)

    29,948       212,631  
   

 

 

 
      956,253  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.3%  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. - Class A

    25,675       584,106  

Central European Media Enterprises, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    41,674       166,696  

Daily Journal Corp. (a) (b)

    598       123,355  

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.

    10,019       219,416  

Entercom Communications Corp. - Class A

    14,538       150,468  

Entravision Communications Corp. - Class A

    29,645       195,657  

Eros International plc (a)

    13,360       152,972  

EW Scripps Co. (The)—Class A (a)

    29,695       528,868  

Gannett Co., Inc.

    57,579       502,089  

Gray Television, Inc. (a)

    30,714       420,782  

IMAX Corp. (a)

    28,090       617,980  

Liberty Braves Group - Class A (a)

    4,959       118,470  

Liberty Braves Group - Class C (a)

    16,010       383,760  

Loral Space & Communications, Inc. (a)

    6,669       277,097  

MDC Partners, Inc. - Class A (b)

    25,380       251,262  

Meredith Corp. (b)

    18,346       1,090,670  

MSG Networks, Inc. - Class A (a)

    29,478       661,781  

National CineMedia, Inc.

    31,052       230,406  

New Media Investment Group, Inc. (b)

    22,310       300,739  

New York Times Co. (The)—Class A

    58,218       1,030,459  

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. - Class A

    21,250       1,270,750  

Reading International, Inc. - Class A (a)

    8,504       137,170  

Scholastic Corp.

    13,390       583,670  

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. - Class A (b)

    34,775       1,144,097  

Time, Inc.

    50,189       720,212  

tronc, Inc. (a)

    6,955       89,650  

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. - Class A

    18,113       368,962  
   

 

 

 
      12,321,544  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—1.2%  

AK Steel Holding Corp. (a) (b)

    148,008       972,412  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc. (a) (b)

    52,856       899,080  

Carpenter Technology Corp.

    20,845       780,228  

Century Aluminum Co. (a)

    24,781       386,088  

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. (a)

    140,930       975,236  

Coeur Mining, Inc. (a)

    85,970       737,623  

Commercial Metals Co.

    53,553       1,040,535  

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

    15,969       1,042,776  

Ferroglobe Representation & Warranty Insurance Trust (a) (d)

    31,634       0  

Haynes International, Inc. (b)

    6,653       241,570  

Hecla Mining Co.

    185,576       946,438  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

    8,616       762,688  

Klondex Mines, Ltd. (a)

    97,456       328,427  

Materion Corp.

    9,498       355,225  

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. - Class A

    13,529       340,931  

SunCoke Energy, Inc. (a)

    32,541       354,697  

TimkenSteel Corp. (a) (b)

    18,629       286,328  

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

    11,618       199,016  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Metals & Mining—(Continued)  

Worthington Industries, Inc.

    21,960     $ 1,102,831  
   

 

 

 
      11,752,129  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.8%  

AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc.

    14,345       262,514  

Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp.

    49,995       300,470  

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

    43,321       803,605  

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp.

    11,438       149,723  

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.

    16,682       417,050  

Capstead Mortgage Corp.

    44,863       467,921  

Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp.

    6,209       114,680  

CYS Investments, Inc.

    74,681       628,067  

Dynex Capital, Inc.

    26,422       187,596  

Great Ajax Corp.

    8,283       115,796  

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (b)

    23,478       536,942  

Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

    55,256       923,328  

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.

    7,588       163,142  

Ladder Capital Corp.

    33,691       451,796  

Mortgage Investment Corp.

    23,775       446,970  

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (b)

    51,471       320,150  

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (b)

    15,529       153,116  

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

    32,716       598,376  

Redwood Trust, Inc. (b)

    33,524       571,249  

Resource Capital Corp.

    16,059       163,320  

Sutherland Asset Management Corp.

    8,791       130,546  

Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp.

    20,929       215,569  
   

 

 

 
      8,121,926  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—0.5%  

Avista Corp.

    30,657       1,301,696  

Black Hills Corp. (b)

    24,293       1,639,049  

NorthWestern Corp. (b)

    23,557       1,437,448  

Unitil Corp.

    7,429       358,895  
   

 

 

 
      4,737,088  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.3%  

Big Lots, Inc. (b)

    21,721       1,049,124  

Dillard’s, Inc. - Class A

    7,269       419,349  

Fred’s, Inc. - Class A

    16,936       156,319  

J.C. Penney Co., Inc. (a)

    146,549       681,453  

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (a)

    22,352       952,195  
   

 

 

 
      3,258,440  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—2.0%  

Abraxas Petroleum Corp. (a)

    72,356       117,217  

Alon USA Energy, Inc.

    18,417       245,314  

Arch Coal, Inc. - Class A

    11,093       757,652  

Ardmore Shipping Corp.

    14,743       120,155  

Bill Barrett Corp. (a)

    32,028       98,326  

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. (a)

    10,392       329,530  

California Resources Corp. (a)

    23,372       199,831  

Callon Petroleum Co. (a) (b)

    96,278       1,021,510  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (a) (b)

    29,574       515,179  

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (a)

    75,126       190,820  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—(Continued)  

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc. (a)

    43,428     153,301  

CVR Energy, Inc. (b)

    8,864       192,881  

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

    30,748       812,977  

Denbury Resources, Inc. (a)

    249,041       381,033  

DHT Holdings, Inc.

    44,160       183,264  

Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc. (a)

    16,656       309,302  

Frontline, Ltd.

    32,746       187,635  

GasLog, Ltd.

    20,748       316,407  

Gener8 Maritime, Inc. (a)

    20,545       116,901  

Golar LNG, Ltd.

    44,104       981,314  

Green Plains, Inc. (b)

    17,956       368,996  

Halcon Resources Corp. (a)

    35,866       162,832  

International Seaways, Inc. (a)

    14,283       309,513  

Jagged Peak Energy, Inc. (a)

    17,872       238,591  

Matador Resources Co. (a) (b)

    42,436       906,857  

Nordic American Tankers, Ltd. (b)

    48,340       306,476  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc. (a)

    110,800       891,940  

Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (a)

    24,055       150,344  

Panhandle Oil and Gas, Inc. - Class A (b)

    7,855       181,450  

Par Pacific holdings, Inc. (a)

    16,282       293,727  

PDC Energy, Inc. (a)

    31,270       1,348,050  

Peabody Energy Corp. (a)

    25,270       617,851  

Penn Virginia Corp. (a)

    8,198       301,276  

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    22,727       294,315  

Resolute Energy Corp. (a)

    11,063       329,345  

REX American Resources Corp. (a)

    2,989       288,618  

Ring Energy, Inc. (a)

    28,500       370,500  

Sanchez Energy Corp. (a) (b)

    33,313       239,187  

SandRidge Energy, Inc. (a)

    19,990       344,028  

Scorpio Tankers, Inc.

    83,337       330,848  

SemGroup Corp. - Class A (b)

    32,021       864,567  

Ship Finance International, Ltd. (b)

    28,428       386,621  

SRC Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    91,847       618,130  

Stone Energy Corp. (a)

    10,507       193,119  

Teekay Corp.

    22,735       151,642  

Tellurian, Inc. (a)

    31,583       316,777  

Ultra Petroleum Corp. (a)

    96,029       1,041,915  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp. (a) (b)

    12,410       153,512  
   

 

 

 
      19,231,576  
   

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products—0.6%  

Boise Cascade Co. (a)

    18,411       559,694  

Clearwater Paper Corp. (a)

    7,836       366,333  

Deltic Timber Corp. (b)

    5,314       396,743  

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.

    39,372       812,244  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (a)

    67,805       1,634,779  

Neenah Paper, Inc.

    7,745       621,536  

PH Glatfelter Co.

    21,278       415,772  

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

    14,898       554,653  
   

 

 

 
      5,361,754  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.2%  

elf Beauty, Inc. (a)

    10,070       274,005  

Inter Parfums, Inc.

    8,191       300,200  

Medifast, Inc.

    5,660       234,720  

Natural Health Trends Corp.

    3,882       108,114  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Personal Products—(Continued)  

Nutraceutical International Corp.

    4,388     $ 182,760  

Revlon, Inc. - Class A (a)

    6,172       146,276  

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (a)

    5,606       359,345  
   

 

 

 
      1,605,420  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—1.9%  

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    9,913       268,841  

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    14,203       746,368  

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    18,205       325,141  

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    3,945       184,626  

Aratana Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    20,999       151,823  

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (a)

    7,194       148,556  

Catalent, Inc. (a)

    58,624       2,057,702  

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)

    11,786       147,443  

Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    43,446       512,663  

Depomed, Inc. (a)

    31,379       337,010  

Dermira, Inc. (a)

    18,139       528,570  

Heska Corp. (a)

    3,277       334,483  

Horizon Pharma plc (a)

    78,756       934,834  

Impax Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    35,866       577,443  

Innoviva, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,393       517,030  

Intersect ENT, Inc. (a)

    11,434       319,580  

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (a)

    16,993       211,053  

Lannett Co., Inc. (a) (b)

    12,710       259,284  

Medicines Co. (The) (a) (b)

    32,038       1,217,764  

MyoKardia, Inc. (a)

    9,122       119,498  

Nektar Therapeutics (a)

    69,236       1,353,564  

Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (a)

    11,830       109,664  

Omeros Corp. (a)

    18,771       373,637  

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    18,507       882,784  

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    10,327       248,881  

Phibro Animal Health Corp. - Class A

    9,993       370,241  

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (a)

    25,686       1,356,478  

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Class A (a)

    4,477       141,652  

Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    10,975       289,740  

Sciclone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    27,839       306,229  

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Class A (a)

    12,005       126,052  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    23,502       1,012,936  

Teligent, Inc. (a)

    21,989       201,199  

Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    19,335       137,859  

TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (a)

    70,014       368,974  

Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (a) (b)

    19,690       784,450  

WAVE Life Sciences, Ltd. (a)

    6,233       115,934  

Zogenix, Inc. (a)

    13,652       197,954  
   

 

 

 
      18,277,940  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—1.2%  

Advisory Board Co. (The) (a)

    18,201       937,352  

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

    3,858       221,025  

CBIZ, Inc. (a)

    24,387       365,805  

CRA International, Inc.

    4,868       176,806  

Exponent, Inc.

    12,398       722,803  

FTI Consulting, Inc. (a)

    19,255       673,155  

GP Strategies Corp. (a)

    5,793       152,935  

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

    9,634       209,540  

Huron Consulting Group, Inc. (a)

    10,356       447,379  
Professional Services—(Continued)  

ICF International, Inc. (a)

    8,868     417,683  

Insperity, Inc.

    8,656       614,576  

Kelly Services, Inc. - Class A

    14,944       335,493  

Kforce, Inc.

    12,692       248,763  

Korn/Ferry International

    24,076       831,344  

Mistras Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    8,222       180,637  

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (a)

    21,686       428,515  

On Assignment, Inc. (a)

    24,181       1,309,401  

Resources Connection, Inc.

    12,083       165,537  

RPX Corp. (a)

    19,231       268,272  

TriNet Group, Inc. (a)

    19,326       632,733  

TrueBlue, Inc. (a)

    19,573       518,685  

WageWorks, Inc. (a)

    17,251       1,159,267  

Willdan Group, Inc. (a)

    3,965       121,131  
   

 

 

 
      11,138,837  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.5%  

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

    20,854       862,938  

Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (a)

    6,754       147,372  

Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.

    2,461       140,154  

Forestar Group, Inc. (a)

    17,933       307,551  

FRP Holdings, Inc. (a)

    3,389       156,402  

HFF, Inc. - Class A

    17,641       613,378  

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

    38,983       742,626  

Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (a)

    6,463       170,365  

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. - Class A

    8,877       497,556  

RMR Group, Inc. (The)—Class A

    3,481       169,351  

St. Joe Co. (The) (a)

    25,487       477,881  

Tejon Ranch Co. (a)

    7,566       156,162  
   

 

 

 
      4,441,736  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.7%  

ArcBest Corp.

    12,815       263,989  

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (a)

    35,250       961,268  

Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. - Class A (a)

    5,776       101,253  

Daseke, Inc. (a)

    15,243       169,655  

Heartland Express, Inc.

    22,410       466,576  

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (a)

    26,814       308,361  

Knight Transportation, Inc. (b)

    34,224       1,267,999  

Marten Transport, Ltd. (b)

    11,626       318,552  

Saia, Inc. (a)

    11,835       607,136  

Schneider National, Inc. - Class B

    17,902       400,468  

Swift Transportation Co. (a)

    32,862       870,843  

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (b)

    22,043       646,962  

YRC Worldwide, Inc. (a)

    14,785       164,409  
   

 

 

 
      6,547,471  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—3.0%  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (a)

    18,734       1,211,902  

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Ltd. (a)

    10,203       170,084  

Ambarella, Inc. (a)

    15,830       768,546  

Amkor Technology, Inc. (a)

    46,149       450,876  

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (a)

    13,934       291,917  

AXT, Inc. (a)

    19,096       121,260  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—(Continued)  

Brooks Automation, Inc.

    32,611     $ 707,333  

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

    11,541       852,072  

Ceva, Inc. (a)

    10,183       462,817  

Cirrus Logic, Inc. (a)

    30,042       1,884,234  

Cohu, Inc.

    11,848       186,487  

Cree, Inc. (a)

    45,706       1,126,653  

Diodes, Inc. (a)

    18,315       440,109  

DSP Group, Inc. (a)

    11,248       130,477  

Entegris, Inc. (a)

    65,120       1,429,384  

FormFactor, Inc. (a) (c)

    31,704       393,124  

Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    5,950       119,952  

Impinj, Inc. (a)

    8,561       416,493  

Inphi Corp. (a) (b)

    19,424       666,243  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (a)

    64,575       1,665,389  

IXYS Corp. (a)

    13,771       226,533  

Kopin Corp. (a) (b)

    32,479       120,497  

Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (a)

    55,774       371,455  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings,
Inc. (a) (b)

    18,984       1,058,738  

MaxLinear, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    26,699       744,635  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    25,779       1,734,927  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    18,602       1,793,233  

Nanometrics, Inc. (a)

    12,771       322,979  

NeoPhotonics Corp. (a)

    14,422       111,338  

NVE Corp.

    2,605       200,585  

PDF Solutions, Inc. (a) (b)

    13,631       224,230  

Photronics, Inc. (a)

    30,362       285,403  

Power Integrations, Inc.

    13,471       982,036  

Rambus, Inc. (a)

    49,965       571,100  

Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (a)

    13,085       298,992  

Semtech Corp. (a)

    29,669       1,060,667  

Sigma Designs, Inc. (a)

    18,886       110,483  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    19,814       1,354,287  

SunPower Corp. (a)

    31,453       293,771  

Synaptics, Inc. (a)

    17,366       897,996  

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (a)

    16,793       314,869  

Veeco Instruments, Inc. (a)

    22,250       619,662  

Xcerra Corp. (a)

    26,473       258,641  

Xperi Corp.

    24,436       728,193  
   

 

 

 
      28,180,602  
   

 

 

 
Software—3.4%  

8x8, Inc. (a)

    41,065       597,496  

A10 Networks, Inc. (a)

    21,727       183,376  

ACI Worldwide, Inc. (a)

    53,497       1,196,728  

American Software, Inc. - Class A

    12,761       131,311  

Aspen Technology, Inc. (a) (c)

    34,964       1,932,111  

Barracuda Networks, Inc. (a)

    11,138       256,842  

Blackbaud, Inc. (b)

    22,367       1,917,970  

Blackline, Inc. (a)

    5,176       184,990  

Bottomline Technologies de, Inc. (a)

    19,170       492,477  

BroadSoft, Inc. (a) (b)

    14,701       632,878  

Callidus Software, Inc. (a)

    28,634       692,943  

CommVault Systems, Inc. (a)

    18,850       1,064,083  

Digimarc Corp. (a)

    3,943       158,311  

Ebix, Inc.

    12,122       653,376  
Software—(Continued)  

Ellie Mae, Inc. (a)

    15,728     1,728,665  

Everbridge, Inc. (a)

    8,344       203,260  

Fair Isaac Corp.

    14,308       1,994,678  

Gigamon, Inc. (a) (b)

    15,887       625,153  

Glu Mobile, Inc. (a)

    52,822       132,055  

HubSpot, Inc. (a)

    15,759       1,036,154  

Imperva, Inc. (a)

    15,746       753,446  

MicroStrategy, Inc. - Class A (a)

    4,589       879,574  

Mitek Systems, Inc. (a)

    15,125       127,050  

MobileIron, Inc. (a)

    27,306       165,201  

Model N, Inc. (a)

    11,583       154,054  

Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.

    18,592       340,234  

Paycom Software, Inc. (a) (b)

    22,985       1,572,404  

Paylocity Holding Corp. (a)

    12,312       556,256  

Pegasystems, Inc.

    16,572       966,976  

Progress Software Corp.

    23,712       732,464  

Proofpoint, Inc. (a) (b)

    19,783       1,717,758  

PROS Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    10,832       296,688  

QAD, Inc. - Class A

    4,798       153,776  

Qualys, Inc. (a)

    14,838       605,390  

Rapid7, Inc. (a)

    10,207       171,784  

RealPage, Inc. (a)

    27,494       988,409  

RingCentral, Inc. - Class A (a)

    28,664       1,047,669  

Rubicon Project, Inc. (The) (a)

    18,549       95,342  

Silver Spring Networks, Inc. (a)

    17,691       199,554  

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (a)

    19,823       326,088  

Telenav, Inc. (a)

    16,939       137,206  

TiVo Corp.

    54,357       1,013,758  

Varonis Systems, Inc. (a)

    9,188       341,794  

VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (a)

    15,031       215,695  

Verint Systems, Inc. (a)

    28,969       1,179,038  

VirnetX Holding Corp. (a)

    26,143       118,951  

Workiva, Inc. (a)

    11,206       213,474  

Zendesk, Inc. (a)

    45,410       1,261,490  

Zix Corp. (a)

    28,558       162,495  
   

 

 

 
      32,308,875  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—2.0%  

Aaron’s, Inc.

    29,664       1,153,930  

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Class A

    32,535       404,735  

America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (a)

    3,580       139,262  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    80,529       970,374  

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    9,029       510,590  

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    79,891       171,766  

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (a)

    20,589       218,861  

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

    31,637       240,441  

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. (b)

    9,615       125,476  

Buckle, Inc. (The) (b)

    14,188       252,546  

Caleres, Inc.

    20,189       560,850  

Camping World Holdings, Inc. - Class A

    5,917       182,539  

Carvana Co. (a)

    10,047       205,662  

Cato Corp. (The) - Class A

    13,930       245,029  

Chico’s FAS, Inc. (b)

    60,613       570,974  

Children’s Place, Inc. (The) (b)

    7,950       811,695  

Citi Trends, Inc.

    8,551       181,452  

Conn’s, Inc. (a) (b)

    10,289       196,520  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Specialty Retail—(Continued)  

DSW, Inc. - Class A (b)

    33,068     $ 585,304  

Express, Inc. (a)

    37,753       254,833  

Finish Line, Inc. (The) - Class A (b)

    20,123       285,143  

Five Below, Inc. (a) (b)

    25,874       1,277,399  

Francesca’s Holdings Corp. (a)

    18,782       205,475  

Genesco, Inc. (a)

    8,683       294,354  

GNC Holdings, Inc. - Class A (b)

    33,443       281,925  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

    9,411       595,905  

Guess?, Inc. (b)

    30,485       389,598  

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

    10,391       260,814  

Hibbett Sports, Inc. (a)

    10,209       211,837  

Lithia Motors, Inc. - Class A (b)

    10,519       991,205  

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (a)

    13,856       347,231  

MarineMax, Inc. (a)

    12,696       248,207  

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (b)

    15,070       629,173  

Office Depot, Inc. (b)

    245,668       1,385,568  

Party City Holdco, Inc. (a) (b)

    13,656       213,716  

Pier 1 Imports, Inc.

    35,527       184,385  

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

    21,277       249,366  

RH (a) (b)

    16,278       1,050,257  

Select Comfort Corp. (a) (b)

    19,982       709,161  

Shoe Carnival, Inc.

    8,227       171,780  

Sonic Automotive, Inc. - Class A

    14,688       285,682  

Tailored Brands, Inc.

    22,434       250,363  

Tile Shop Holdings, Inc.

    14,624       301,986  

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (a) (b)

    12,621       147,035  

Winmark Corp.

    1,140       147,003  

Zumiez, Inc. (a)

    10,452       129,082  
   

 

 

 
      19,226,489  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—0.5%  

3D Systems Corp. (a) (b)

    52,340       978,758  

Cray, Inc. (a)

    19,290       354,936  

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.

    35,435       992,180  

Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (a) (b)

    22,186       1,051,173  

Immersion Corp. (a) (b)

    15,004       136,236  

Intevac, Inc. (a)

    10,049       111,544  

Pure Storage, Inc. - Class A (a)

    44,025       563,960  

Stratasys, Ltd. (a)

    23,667       551,678  

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (a)

    17,788       438,474  
   

 

 

 
      5,178,939  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.7%  

Columbia Sportswear Co.

    13,362       775,798  

Crocs, Inc. (a) (c)

    36,244       279,441  

Culp, Inc.

    4,697       152,652  

Deckers Outdoor Corp. (a)

    14,873       1,015,231  

Fossil Group, Inc. (a)

    20,656       213,790  

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (a) (b)

    21,024       524,549  

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (a)

    23,416       161,805  

Movado Group, Inc. (b)

    7,984       201,596  

Oxford Industries, Inc.

    7,657       478,486  

Perry Ellis International, Inc. (a)

    7,318       142,408  

Steven Madden, Ltd. (a)

    27,483       1,097,946  

Unifi, Inc. (a)

    7,892       243,074  
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—(Continued)  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (b)

    45,644     1,278,488  
   

 

 

 
      6,565,264  
   

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—2.1%  

Astoria Financial Corp.

    45,250       911,787  

Bank Mutual Corp.

    22,673       207,458  

BankFinancial Corp.

    7,874       117,480  

Beneficial Bancorp, Inc. (b)

    32,692       490,380  

BofI Holding, Inc. (a) (b)

    28,164       668,050  

BSB Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    4,295       125,629  

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.

    59,838       850,298  

Charter Financial Corp.

    7,188       129,384  

Clifton Bancorp, Inc.

    10,898       180,144  

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

    15,501       303,819  

Essent Group, Ltd. (a)

    35,226       1,308,294  

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. - Class C

    4,263       275,816  

First Defiance Financial Corp.

    5,038       265,402  

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. (a)

    9,133       281,479  

Hingham Institution for Savings

    716       130,262  

Home Bancorp, Inc.

    3,086       131,217  

HomeStreet, Inc. (a)

    12,382       342,672  

Kearny Financial Corp. (b)

    43,899       651,900  

LendingTree, Inc. (a)

    2,772       477,338  

Meridian Bancorp, Inc.

    23,292       393,635  

Meta Financial Group, Inc.

    4,218       375,402  

MGIC Investment Corp. (a)

    172,680       1,934,016  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (a)

    13,208       236,291  

NMI Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    27,711       317,291  

Northfield Bancorp, Inc.

    19,366       332,127  

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

    47,880       747,407  

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

    15,122       410,109  

Ocwen Financial Corp. (a)

    51,713       139,108  

Oritani Financial Corp. (b)

    16,857       287,412  

PCSB Financial Corp. (a)

    11,786       201,069  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. - Class A (a)

    7,300       121,910  

PHH Corp. (a)

    24,884       342,653  

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

    29,105       738,685  

Radian Group, Inc.

    99,468       1,626,302  

Territorial Bancorp, Inc.

    4,282       133,555  

TrustCo Bank Corp. (b)

    45,137       349,812  

United Community Financial Corp.

    24,319       202,091  

United Financial Bancorp, Inc.

    21,901       365,528  

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (a)

    12,545       612,572  

Washington Federal, Inc.

    43,725       1,451,670  

Waterstone Financial, Inc.

    10,900       205,465  

Western New England Bancorp, Inc.

    13,397       135,979  

WSFS Financial Corp.

    14,223       645,013  
   

 

 

 
      20,153,911  
   

 

 

 
Tobacco—0.2%  

Universal Corp.

    11,709       757,572  

Vector Group, Ltd.

    44,917       957,631  
   

 

 

 
      1,715,203  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description  

Shares

    Value  
Trading Companies & Distributors—1.2%  

Aircastle, Ltd.

    23,576     $ 512,778  

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

    17,961       1,060,597  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a)

    28,149       1,379,301  

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (a)

    31,129       680,169  

CAI International, Inc. (a)

    8,107       191,325  

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (a)

    6,978       240,741  

GATX Corp. (b)

    17,764       1,141,692  

GMS, Inc. (a)

    11,477       322,504  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (b)

    15,412       314,559  

Herc Holdings, Inc. (a)

    11,582       455,404  

Kaman Corp.

    13,043       650,454  

MRC Global, Inc. (a)

    44,689       738,262  

Nexeo Solutions, Inc. (a)

    19,400       161,020  

NOW, Inc. (a) (b)

    51,271       824,438  

Rush Enterprises, Inc. - Class A (a)

    12,945       481,295  

SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (a)

    15,960       830,878  

Textainer Group Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    11,532       167,214  

Titan Machinery, Inc. (a)

    9,306       167,322  

Triton International, Ltd.

    20,087       671,709  

Veritiv Corp. (a)

    5,727       257,715  
   

 

 

 
      11,249,377  
   

 

 

 
Water Utilities—0.3%  

American States Water Co.

    16,817       797,294  

Artesian Resources Corp. - Class A

    3,766       141,752  

Cadiz, Inc. (a)

    10,537       142,250  

California Water Service Group

    22,665       834,072  

Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (b)

    4,871       270,389  

Middlesex Water Co.

    7,497       296,881  

SJW Group

    7,394       363,637  

York Water Co. (The)

    6,695       233,321  
   

 

 

 
      3,079,596  
   

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.1%  

Boingo Wireless, Inc. (a)

    17,390       260,155  

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (b)

    22,906       703,214  

Spok Holdings, Inc.

    11,723       207,497  
   

 

 

 
      1,170,866  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $636,160,827)

      896,486,656  
   

 

 

 
Mutual Fund—2.9%  
Investment Company Security—2.9%  

iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund
(Cost $26,810,687)

    195,900       27,606,228  
   

 

 

 
Rights—0.0%  
Biotechnology—0.0%  

Dyax Corp.,
Expires 12/31/19 (a) (d) (e)

    69,204       169,550  
Biotechnology—(Continued)  

Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.,
Expires 12/31/28 (a) (d) (e)

    4,660     64,028  
   

 

 

 
      233,578  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—0.0%  

Gerber Scientific, Inc. (a) (b) (d)

    14,024       0  
   

 

 

 

Total Rights
(Cost $140,845)

      233,578  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—3.0%  
Discount Notes—2.2%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.608%, 07/07/17 (f)

    225,000       224,975  

0.772%, 07/14/17 (f)

    2,475,000       2,474,243  

0.774%, 07/12/17 (f)

    1,000,000       999,750  

0.821%, 07/21/17 (f)

    7,675,000       7,671,163  

0.920%, 08/02/17 (f)

    8,475,000       8,467,796  

0.941%, 08/11/17 (f)

    400,000       399,558  

0.946%, 07/26/17 (f)

    300,000       299,808  

0.982%, 08/25/17 (f)

    125,000       124,812  
   

 

 

 
      20,662,105  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—0.8%  

U.S. Treasury Bills
0.720%, 08/03/17 (f)

    1,850,000       1,848,642  

0.915%, 08/17/17 (f)

    1,100,000       1,098,757  

0.956%, 09/21/17 (f)

    2,100,000       2,095,458  

0.957%, 08/31/17 (f)

    775,000       773,828  

1.021%, 09/28/17 (f)

    1,725,000       1,720,789  
   

 

 

 
      7,537,474  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $28,199,794)

      28,199,579  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (g)—8.3%  
Certificates of Deposit—5.4%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    995,818       997,900  

Bank of America N.A.
1.507%, 07/11/17 (h)

    7,000,000       7,001,233  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (h)

    1,500,000       1,501,688  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (h)

    2,500,000       2,502,882  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (h)

    2,000,000       2,002,713  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.125%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       1,000,022  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.432%, 10/16/17 (h)

    1,500,000       1,500,321  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       999,990  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-20


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (g)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (h)

    2,200,000     $ 2,200,275  

KBC Bank NV
1.200%, 07/18/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    1,000,000       1,000,030  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.266%, 12/05/17 (h)

    1,500,000       1,500,035  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.469%, 10/18/17 (h)

    1,500,000       1,499,898  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (h)

    1,000,000       1,000,305  

Natixis New York
1.506%, 08/03/17 (h)

    2,500,000       2,500,755  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.377%, 10/13/17 (h)

    1,500,000       1,501,031  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (h)

    5,000,000       5,000,605  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (h)

    3,000,000       3,003,033  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (h)

    2,700,000       2,701,050  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.466%, 10/26/17 (h)

    2,000,000       2,000,512  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.475%, 01/10/18 (h)

    3,500,000       3,505,819  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (h)

    1,601,635       1,600,914  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (h)

    2,100,000       2,101,877  
   

 

 

 
      51,622,868  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.1%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    1,495,564       1,499,457  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (h)

    2,500,000       2,502,635  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (h)

    500,000       500,173  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    499,888       499,936  

1.180%, 07/11/17

    997,050       999,668  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    996,893       999,060  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (h)

    3,400,000       3,403,390  
   

 

 

 
      10,404,319  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—1.2%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $344,508 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $358,595 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $351,367.

    344,477       344,477  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $50,594 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $55,000.

    50,000     50,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $1,300,119 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,295,004 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $1,326,000.

    1,300,000       1,300,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $1,600,160 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,626,773 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $1,632,005.

    1,600,000       1,600,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $2,001,550 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $435 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $2,223,647.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $502,423 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $550,000.

    500,000       500,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.250% to be repurchased at $300,031 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $270,505 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $306,200.

    300,000       300,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

   

Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $3,556,691 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $3,850,000.

    3,500,000       3,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,511,471 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-21


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (g)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $500,049 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $750,882 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $510,000.

    500,000     $ 500,000  
   

 

 

 
      11,594,477  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.6%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.180%, 07/07/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    500,000       500,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    600,000       600,000  
   

 

 

 
      6,200,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $79,791,142)

      79,821,664  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—108.3%
(Cost $771,103,295) (i)

      1,032,347,705  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(8.3)%

      (79,556,209
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 952,791,496  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $77,702,273 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $79,781,325. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(c)   All or a portion of the security was pledged as collateral against open futures contracts. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities pledged was $3,293,097.
(d)   Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.0% of net assets.
(e)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent less than 0.05% of net assets.
(f)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(g)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(h)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(i)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $771,103,295. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $308,697,263 and $(47,452,853), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $261,244,410.

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Long

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
     Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Russell 2000 Index Mini Futures

     09/15/17        394        USD        27,732,206      $ 129,504  
              

 

 

 

 

(USD)—   United States Dollar

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-22


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks  

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 13,046,769      $ —        $ —        $ 13,046,769  

Air Freight & Logistics

     2,807,733        —          —          2,807,733  

Airlines

     2,854,126        —          —          2,854,126  

Auto Components

     10,785,771        —          —          10,785,771  

Automobiles

     523,845        —          —          523,845  

Banks

     92,765,396        —          —          92,765,396  

Beverages

     2,182,553        —          —          2,182,553  

Biotechnology

     47,327,578        —          —          47,327,578  

Building Products

     11,400,427        —          —          11,400,427  

Capital Markets

     11,674,921        —          —          11,674,921  

Chemicals

     19,146,697        —          —          19,146,697  

Commercial Services & Supplies

     22,305,936        —          —          22,305,936  

Communications Equipment

     17,346,299        —          —          17,346,299  

Construction & Engineering

     10,647,302        —          —          10,647,302  

Construction Materials

     2,027,660        —          —          2,027,660  

Consumer Finance

     5,536,256        —          —          5,536,256  

Containers & Packaging

     1,004,575        —          —          1,004,575  

Distributors

     717,534        —          —          717,534  

Diversified Consumer Services

     7,980,472        —          —          7,980,472  

Diversified Financial Services

     835,581        —          —          835,581  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     6,557,412        —          —          6,557,412  

Electric Utilities

     10,043,083        —          —          10,043,083  

Electrical Equipment

     5,941,769        —          —          5,941,769  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     25,706,857        —          —          25,706,857  

Energy Equipment & Services

     12,973,847        —          —          12,973,847  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     63,628,186        —          —          63,628,186  

Food & Staples Retailing

     4,527,682        —          —          4,527,682  

Food Products

     11,850,197        —          —          11,850,197  

Gas Utilities

     11,038,065        —          —          11,038,065  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     34,568,653        —          —          34,568,653  

Health Care Providers & Services

     19,810,590        —          —          19,810,590  

Health Care Technology

     7,367,029        —          —          7,367,029  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     29,234,472        —          —          29,234,472  

Household Durables

     13,204,764        —          —          13,204,764  

Household Products

     2,411,015        —          —          2,411,015  

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

     4,105,962        —          —          4,105,962  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-23


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Industrial Conglomerates

   $ 578,954      $ —       $ —        $ 578,954  

Insurance

     22,446,701        —         —          22,446,701  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

     4,652,637        —         —          4,652,637  

Internet Software & Services

     25,621,617        —         —          25,621,617  

IT Services

     18,440,527        —         —          18,440,527  

Leisure Products

     3,350,822        —         —          3,350,822  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     7,534,901        —         —          7,534,901  

Machinery

     31,392,247        —         —          31,392,247  

Marine

     956,253        —         —          956,253  

Media

     12,321,544        —         —          12,321,544  

Metals & Mining

     11,752,129        0       —          11,752,129  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts

     8,121,926        —         —          8,121,926  

Multi-Utilities

     4,737,088        —         —          4,737,088  

Multiline Retail

     3,258,440        —         —          3,258,440  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     19,231,576        —         —          19,231,576  

Paper & Forest Products

     5,361,754        —         —          5,361,754  

Personal Products

     1,605,420        —         —          1,605,420  

Pharmaceuticals

     18,277,940        —         —          18,277,940  

Professional Services

     11,138,837        —         —          11,138,837  

Real Estate Management & Development

     4,441,736        —         —          4,441,736  

Road & Rail

     6,547,471        —         —          6,547,471  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     28,180,602        —         —          28,180,602  

Software

     32,308,875        —         —          32,308,875  

Specialty Retail

     19,226,489        —         —          19,226,489  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     5,178,939        —         —          5,178,939  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     6,565,264        —         —          6,565,264  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

     20,153,911        —         —          20,153,911  

Tobacco

     1,715,203        —         —          1,715,203  

Trading Companies & Distributors

     11,249,377        —         —          11,249,377  

Water Utilities

     3,079,596        —         —          3,079,596  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     1,170,866        —         —          1,170,866  

Total Common Stocks

     896,486,656        0       —          896,486,656  

Total Mutual Fund*

     27,606,228        —         —          27,606,228  

Total Rights*

     —          —         233,578        233,578  
Short-Term Investments  

Discount Notes

     —          20,662,105       —          20,662,105  

U.S. Treasury

     —          7,537,474       —          7,537,474  

Total Short-Term Investments

     —          28,199,579       —          28,199,579  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          79,821,664       —          79,821,664  

Total Investments

   $ 924,092,884      $ 108,021,243     $ 233,578      $ 1,032,347,705  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (79,781,325   $ —        $ (79,781,325
Futures Contracts  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ 129,504      $ —       $ —        $ 129,504  

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-24


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,032,347,705  

Cash

     228,114  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     656,169  

Fund shares sold

     1,014,343  

Dividends

     985,627  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,035,231,958  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     79,781,325  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     977,731  

Fund shares redeemed

     958,673  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     72,890  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     193,320  

Distribution and service fees

     92,901  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,469  

Other expenses

     261,153  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     82,440,462  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 952,791,496  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 637,504,010  

Undistributed net investment income

     5,572,678  

Accumulated net realized gain

     48,340,894  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and futures contracts

     261,373,914  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 952,791,496  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 518,520,893  

Class B

     254,100,582  

Class E

     27,846,132  

Class G

     152,323,889  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     25,754,683  

Class B

     12,915,796  

Class E

     1,391,058  

Class G

     7,769,463  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 20.13  

Class B

     19.67  

Class E

     20.02  

Class G

     19.61  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $771,103,295.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $77,702,273.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 6,478,359  

Interest

     88,731  

Securities lending income

     1,110,147  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     7,677,237  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     1,168,940  

Administration fees

     14,899  

Custodian and accounting fees

     49,145  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     310,291  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     20,656  

Distribution and service fees—Class G

     223,017  

Audit and tax services

     22,408  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     86,733  

Insurance

     2,829  

Miscellaneous

     33,835  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,977,748  

Less management fee waiver

     (10,982
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     1,966,766  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     5,710,471  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain on:  

Investments

     51,312,169  

Futures contracts

     429,464  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     51,741,633  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments

     (12,297,582

Futures contracts

     709,180  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

     (11,588,402
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     40,153,231  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 45,863,702  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $292.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-25


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 5,710,471     $ 10,703,140  

Net realized gain

     51,741,633       41,503,507  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (11,588,402     113,947,255  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     45,863,702       166,153,902  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (6,289,158     (6,199,626

Class B

     (2,591,328     (2,602,492

Class E

     (304,417     (306,015

Class G

     (1,512,778     (1,328,503

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (20,629,418     (26,106,237

Class B

     (10,353,031     (13,423,379

Class E

     (1,120,627     (1,459,665

Class G

     (6,220,837     (7,420,341
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (49,021,594     (58,846,258
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     22,765,123       (9,842,161
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     19,607,231       97,465,483  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     933,184,265       835,718,782  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 952,791,496     $ 933,184,265  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 5,572,678     $ 10,559,888  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-26


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     1,084,410     $ 22,243,643       2,734,140     $ 48,541,845  

Reinvestments

     1,342,573       26,918,576       1,900,345       32,305,863  

Redemptions

     (2,077,205     (42,800,429     (4,749,649     (85,498,973
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     349,778     $ 6,361,790       (115,164   $ (4,651,265
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     534,089     $ 10,708,497       979,533     $ 17,010,942  

Reinvestments

     660,426       12,944,359       963,672       16,025,871  

Redemptions

     (757,937     (15,232,433     (2,005,944     (35,652,777
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     436,578     $ 8,420,423       (62,739   $ (2,615,964
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     53,989     $ 1,109,884       231,975     $ 4,151,723  

Reinvestments

     71,467       1,425,044       104,416       1,765,680  

Redemptions

     (116,627     (2,373,542     (351,709     (6,252,408
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     8,829     $ 161,386       (15,318   $ (335,005
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class G

 

Sales

     741,065     $ 14,766,430       1,199,600     $ 21,425,493  

Reinvestments

     395,987       7,733,615       527,675       8,748,844  

Redemptions

     (732,874     (14,678,521     (1,827,855     (32,414,264
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     404,178     $ 7,821,524       (100,580   $ (2,239,927
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 22,765,123       $ (9,842,161
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-27


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 20.22     $ 17.98     $ 20.11      $ 19.83      $ 14.56      $ 12.66  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.14       0.25  (b)      0.26        0.24        0.20        0.28  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.87       3.33       (0.98      0.71        5.33        1.78  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.01       3.58       (0.72      0.95        5.53        2.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.26     (0.26     (0.25      (0.23      (0.26      (0.16

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (1.08     (1.16      (0.44      0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.10     (1.34     (1.41      (0.67      (0.26      (0.16
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 20.13     $ 20.22     $ 17.98      $ 20.11      $ 19.83      $ 14.56  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     5.02  (d)      21.28       (4.27      5.04        38.55        16.35  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

 

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.30  (e)      0.31       0.31        0.32        0.31        0.33  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.30  (e)      0.31       0.31        0.31        0.31        0.33  

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

     1.34  (e)      1.40  (b)      1.35        1.26        1.18        2.01  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     14  (d)      24       27        24        25        26  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 518.5     $ 513.7     $ 459.0      $ 488.3      $ 485.5      $ 366.9  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 19.76     $ 17.60     $ 19.71      $ 19.45      $ 14.29      $ 12.43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.11       0.20  (b)      0.21        0.19        0.16        0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.85       3.25       (0.96      0.69        5.23        1.75  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.96       3.45       (0.75      0.88        5.39        1.99  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.21     (0.21     (0.20      (0.18      (0.23      (0.13

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (1.08     (1.16      (0.44      0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.05     (1.29     (1.36      (0.62      (0.23      (0.13
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 19.67     $ 19.76     $ 17.60      $ 19.71      $ 19.45      $ 14.29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.90  (d)      20.96       (4.49      4.78        38.18        16.05  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

 

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.55  (e)      0.56       0.56        0.57        0.56        0.58  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.55  (e)      0.56       0.56        0.56        0.56        0.58  

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

     1.09  (e)      1.15  (b)      1.10        1.01        0.93        1.77  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     14  (d)      24       27        24        25        26  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 254.1     $ 246.6     $ 220.8      $ 240.2      $ 238.1      $ 185.7  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-28


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 20.10     $ 17.88     $ 20.00     $ 19.72     $ 14.48     $ 12.60  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.12       0.22  (b)      0.23       0.21       0.17       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.87       3.31       (0.98     0.71       5.31       1.77  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.99       3.53       (0.75     0.92       5.48       2.02  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.23     (0.23     (0.21     (0.20     (0.24     (0.14

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (1.08     (1.16     (0.44     0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.07     (1.31     (1.37     (0.64     (0.24     (0.14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 20.02     $ 20.10     $ 17.88     $ 20.00     $ 19.72     $ 14.48  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.96  (d)      21.09       (4.39     4.91       38.35       16.10  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.45  (e)      0.46       0.46       0.47       0.46       0.48  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.45  (e)      0.46       0.46       0.46       0.46       0.48  

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

     1.19  (e)      1.25  (b)      1.19       1.10       1.03       1.85  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     14  (d)      24       27       24       25       26  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 27.8     $ 27.8     $ 25.0     $ 28.7     $ 30.6     $ 25.7  
     Class G  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 19.70     $ 17.54     $ 19.65     $ 19.40     $ 14.26     $ 12.41  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.10       0.19  (b)      0.20       0.18       0.15       0.24  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.86       3.24       (0.96     0.69       5.22       1.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.96       3.43       (0.76     0.87       5.37       1.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.21     (0.19     (0.19     (0.18     (0.23     (0.12

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.84     (1.08     (1.16     (0.44     0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.05     (1.27     (1.35     (0.62     (0.23     (0.12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 19.61     $ 19.70     $ 17.54     $ 19.65     $ 19.40     $ 14.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.83  (d)      20.92       (4.54     4.73       38.12       15.94  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.60  (e)      0.61       0.61       0.62       0.61       0.63  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.60  (e)      0.61       0.61       0.61       0.61       0.63  

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

     1.04  (e)      1.10  (b)      1.04       0.96       0.89       1.81  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     14  (d)      24       27       24       25       26  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 152.3     $ 145.1     $ 131.0     $ 144.7     $ 141.2     $ 88.7  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.02% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-29


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, E and G shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the

 

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basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to adjustments to prior period accumulated balances, passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”) and real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No

 

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income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $11,594,477. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to
30 Days
     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions              

Common Stocks

   $ (79,781,325   $      $      $      $ (79,781,325

Rights

                                 

Total Borrowings

   $ (79,781,325   $      $      $      $ (79,781,325

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

   $ (79,781,325
             

 

 

 

 

 

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MetLife Russell 2000 Index Portfolio

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3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 

Equity

   Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts (a)    $ 129,504  
     

 

 

 

 

(a)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 429,464  
  

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Equity  

Futures contracts

   $ 709,180  
  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Futures contracts long

   $ 19,700  

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements

 

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only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 129,614,518      $ 0      $ 148,436,464  

6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the annual rate of 0.250% of average daily net assets. Fees earned by Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $1,168,940.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC (“MIA”) with respect to managing the Portfolio. For providing subadvisory services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed to pay MIA an investment subadvisory fee for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.040%    On the first $500 million
0.030%    Of the next $500 million
0.015%    On amounts over $1 billion

Fees earned by MIA with respect to the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were $165,067.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.005%    Over $500 million and under $1 billion
0.010%    Of the next $1 billion
0.015%    On amounts over $2 billion

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

 

 

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Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, E, and G Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, E, and G Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.15% per year for Class E Shares, and 0.30% per year for Class G Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$10,436,636    $ 10,291,201      $ 48,409,622      $ 51,124,952      $ 58,846,258      $ 61,416,153  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$10,863,900    $ 38,380,735      $ 269,293,077      $      $ 318,537,712  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

 

 

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9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  40,669,67        1,606,853        2,785,934  

To Approve a Subadvisory Agreement between the Manager and MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
40,656,928      1,620,953        2,784,581  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     41,437,133        3,625,328  

Robert Boulware

     41,448,569        3,613,892  

Susan C. Gause

     41,540,593        3,521,868  

Nancy Hawthorne

     41,544,374        3,518,087  

Barbara A. Nugent

     41,502,015        3,560,446  

John Rosenthal

     41,432,799        3,629,661  

Linda B. Strumpf

     41,496,614        3,565,847  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     41,496,595        3,565,866  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, E and F shares of the MFS Total Return Portfolio returned 6.38%, 6.25%, 6.30%, and 6.28%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 500 Index1 and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2, returned 9.34% and 2.27%, respectively. A blend of the S&P 500 Index (60%) and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40%) returned 6.48%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

For the first time in many years, markets are experiencing synchronized global economic growth. The rebound in emerging markets (“EM”) economies has been more pronounced (despite the deceleration in Chinese growth at the end of the first half of 2017), helped by some larger economies (i.e., Brazil and Russia) emerging from recessions. At the same time, developed market (“DM”) economies continued to grow at or above potential. Market confidence increased in the U.S. after the presidential elections in November in anticipation of lower taxes, a lighter regulatory burden and increased infrastructure spending, boosting U.S. equities and corporate bond performance. While global inflation faded during the period as commodity prices, particularly oil, leveled off or declined, global growth remained relatively resilient. As a result, there have been more tightening signals and actions by DM central banks. The U.S. Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points at the end of the period, bringing the total number of quarter-percent hikes in the federal funds rate to four since December 2015. The European Central Bank appears set on announcing Quantitative Easing tapering in the fall of 2017. The Bank of England may also begin reducing monetary accommodation. Markets have been comforted (along with central banks) by the decline in fears of a populist wave in Europe after establishment candidates won the Dutch and French elections. European growth has reflected the more constructive political economic backdrop.

The headwind of a stronger U.S. dollar faded during the period while U.S. consumer spending held up well amid a modest increase in real wages and relatively low gasoline prices. Demand for autos tapered off from near-record territory at the end of the period, while the housing market continued its recovery amid relatively low mortgage rates and tight inventories. Global trade, which was sluggish early in the period, showed signs of improvement, a positive indicator of global economic activity and prospects. Receding fears that President Trump would follow through on various campaign threats and promises that were judged to be detrimental to EM, helped EM economies resume their upward trajectory, powered by strong inflows throughout the first half of 2017.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio slightly underperformed its blended index during the first half of 2017. Within the equity portion of the Portfolio, a combination of an underweight allocation and weak stock selection in the Information Technology sector held back performance relative to the S&P 500 Index. Within this sector, underweight positions in computer and personal electronics maker Apple, internet search giant Alphabet and social network services provider Facebook detracted from relative returns. Additionally, not owning shares of computer graphics processors maker NVIDIA also hurt relative performance.

Stock selection in the Consumer Discretionary sector also weakened relative results. Here, an underweight position in internet retailer Amazon.com, overweight position in retail giant Target and not owning shares of restaurant chain McDonald’s hindered relative returns.

Elsewhere, overweight positions in financial services firm Goldman Sachs and telecommunications company Verizon Communications weighed on relative performance. Additionally, not owning shares of aerospace company Boeing also detracted from relative results.

Within the fixed income portion of the Portfolio, security selection within the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (“CMBS”) sector weakened relative returns. Additionally, the Portfolio’s lesser relative exposure to sovereign debt also held back relative returns.

Within the equity portion of the Portfolio, strong stock selection in the Industrials sector contributed to performance relative to the S&P 500 Index. Within this sector, not owning shares of diversified industrial conglomerate General Electric, and holding a position in residential and commercial building materials manufacturer Owens Corning, aided relative performance.

Strong security selection in the Consumer Staples sector also supported relative results led by an overweight position in tobacco company Philip Morris International and holdings of global food company Nestle (France).

Individual stocks that benefited relative returns included underweight positions in telecommunications company AT&T and integrated oil and gas company Exxon Mobil, and overweight positions in medical products makers Abbott Laboratories and Medtronic. Additionally, not owning shares of wireless communications software company QUALCOMM and holding a position in pharmaceutical company Bayer (Germany) also aided relative performance.

Within the fixed income portion of the Portfolio, a greater-than-benchmark exposure to the corporate financial sector, and a lesser-than-benchmark exposure to U.S. Treasuries boosted performance relative to the index. Additionally, strong security selection in the Industrials sector also aided relative results.

Over the trailing six months ending June 30, 2017, the equity portion of the Portfolio increased its exposure to Health Care, Industrial and Information Technology while it decreased its exposure to Telecommunications Services, Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors. The Portfolio had overweight positions in Financials, Industrials

 

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Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

and Consumer Staples and underweight positions in Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Real Estate relative to the S&P 500 Index.

Over the trailing six months ending June 30, 2017, the fixed income portion of the Portfolio had overweight positions in collateralized debt obligations, CMBS and corporate bonds. The Portfolio had underweight positions in International, Government and Agency bonds.

Brooks Taylor

Steven Gorham

Richard Hawkins

Nevin Chitkara

William Douglas

Joshua Marston

Jonathan Sage

Robert Persons

Portfolio Managers

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE S&P 500 INDEX & THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

 

MFS Total Return Portfolio

                     

Class A

       6.38          9.90          9.67          5.54  

Class B

       6.25          9.63          9.40          5.28  

Class E

       6.30          9.73          9.51          5.39  

Class F

       6.28          9.68          9.45          5.33  

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

       2.27          -0.31          2.21          4.48  

S&P 500 Index

       9.34          17.90          14.63          7.18  

1 The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity, and industry group representation. It is a market-weighted index (stock price times number of shares outstanding) with each stock’s weight in the Index proportionate to its market value.

2 The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Equity Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Financials      14.5  
Health Care      8.8  
Industrials      8.5  
Consumer Staples      7.0  
Information Technology      6.8  

 

Top Fixed Income Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies      24.2  
Corporate Bonds & Notes      10.9  
Asset-Backed Securities      1.4  
Mortgage-Backed Securities      1.3  
Municipals      0.2  

Top Equity Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      2.0  
Philip Morris International, Inc.      1.9  
Johnson & Johnson      1.2  
Comcast Corp.      1.1  
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)      1.1  

 

Top Fixed Income Issuers

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
U.S. Treasury Notes      10.3  
Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool      5.5  
Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool      3.1  
U.S. Treasury Bonds      2.7  
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (CMO)      1.1  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

MFS Total Return Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A

   Actual      0.61    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,063.80        $ 3.12  
   Hypothetical*      0.61    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.77        $ 3.06  

Class B

   Actual      0.86    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,062.50        $ 4.40  
   Hypothetical*      0.86    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.53        $ 4.31  

Class E

   Actual      0.76    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,063.00        $ 3.89  
   Hypothetical*      0.76    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.03        $ 3.81  

Class F

   Actual      0.81    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,062.80        $ 4.14  
   Hypothetical*      0.81    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.78        $ 4.06  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—59.5% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—2.0%  

L3 Technologies, Inc.

    8,050     $ 1,344,994  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    15,010       4,166,926  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    20,379       5,231,493  

United Technologies Corp.

    54,946       6,709,456  
   

 

 

 
      17,452,869  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.4%  

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

    34,240       3,786,602  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.4%  

Copa Holdings S.A. - Class A

    15,404       1,802,268  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    24,849       1,335,385  
   

 

 

 
      3,137,653  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—0.4%  

Delphi Automotive plc

    35,156       3,081,423  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—0.4%  

General Motors Co.

    27,619       964,732  

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (a)

    5,969       322,445  

Hyundai Motor Co.

    7,961       1,109,821  

Kia Motors Corp.

    29,896       999,220  
   

 

 

 
      3,396,218  
   

 

 

 
Banks—6.2%  

Bank of America Corp.

    309,170       7,500,464  

BNP Paribas S.A.

    10,813       786,450  

Citigroup, Inc.

    125,443       8,389,628  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    190,928       17,450,819  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    38,798       4,844,706  

Royal Bank of Canada

    13,142       954,234  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

    28,300       1,107,117  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    16,842       955,278  

U.S. Bancorp

    120,104       6,235,800  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    105,202       5,829,243  
   

 

 

 
      54,053,739  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.6%  

Coca-Cola European Partners plc

    22,000       894,740  

Diageo plc

    100,200       2,962,050  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    9,050       1,045,184  
   

 

 

 
      4,901,974  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—0.3%  

Celgene Corp. (b)

    11,708       1,520,518  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    10,555       747,083  
   

 

 

 
      2,267,601  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—1.3%  

Johnson Controls International plc

    159,428       6,912,798  

Owens Corning

    62,832       4,204,717  
   

 

 

 
      11,117,515  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—4.0%  

Apollo Global Management LLC - Class A

    38,063     1,006,766  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    112,937       5,762,046  

BlackRock, Inc.

    7,557       3,192,152  

Blackstone Group L.P. (The)

    33,094       1,103,685  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    21,637       929,526  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

    38,271       1,714,158  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    29,278       6,496,788  

Moody’s Corp.

    10,349       1,259,266  

Morgan Stanley

    88,887       3,960,805  

Nasdaq, Inc.

    27,124       1,939,095  

S&P Global, Inc.

    2,892       422,203  

State Street Corp.

    41,943       3,763,545  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (a)

    20,885       1,549,876  

UBS Group AG (b)

    87,004       1,476,950  
   

 

 

 
      34,576,861  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—1.8%  

Axalta Coating Systems, Ltd. (b)

    46,363       1,485,470  

Celanese Corp. - Series A

    15,483       1,469,956  

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

    18,835       1,520,173  

Monsanto Co.

    18,035       2,134,623  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    61,026       6,710,419  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    7,592       2,664,488  
   

 

 

 
      15,985,129  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—0.1%  

Transcontinental, Inc. - Class A (a)

    48,656       964,265  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—0.6%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    152,166       4,762,796  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    9,828       852,481  
   

 

 

 
      5,615,277  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—0.4%  

American Express Co.

    20,491       1,726,162  

Discover Financial Services

    31,547       1,961,908  
   

 

 

 
      3,688,070  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—0.1%  

Crown Holdings, Inc. (b)

    14,499       865,010  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—0.1%  

LKQ Corp. (b)

    37,102       1,222,511  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.5%  

TDC A/S

    122,327       712,665  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    79,656       3,557,437  
   

 

 

 
      4,270,102  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—1.6%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    24,620       1,710,352  

Duke Energy Corp.

    35,662       2,980,987  

Exelon Corp.

    112,646       4,063,141  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    28,070       818,521  

PPL Corp. (a)

    84,353       3,261,087  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Electric Utilities—(Continued)  

SSE plc

    36,173     $ 684,101  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    12,042       552,487  
   

 

 

 
      14,070,676  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.3%  

Eaton Corp. plc

    37,062       2,884,535  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—0.4%  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    54,665       3,599,144  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.8%  

LaSalle Hotel Properties (a)

    19,748       588,490  

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

    240,312       3,092,815  

Public Storage

    3,336       695,656  

STORE Capital Corp. (a)

    60,300       1,353,735  

Washington Prime Group, Inc. (a)

    117,934       987,108  
   

 

 

 
      6,717,804  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—1.0%  

CVS Health Corp.

    84,417       6,792,192  

Kroger Co. (The)

    47,069       1,097,649  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    10,956       829,150  
   

 

 

 
      8,718,991  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—1.8%  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    14,980       619,872  

Danone S.A.

    23,471       1,764,301  

General Mills, Inc.

    53,153       2,944,676  

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

    5,989       708,678  

Marine Harvest ASA (b)

    105,457       1,805,028  

Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A

    23,835       1,029,434  

Nestle S.A.

    53,053       4,621,447  

Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A

    32,878       2,059,149  
   

 

 

 
      15,552,585  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—2.4%  

Abbott Laboratories

    140,118       6,811,136  

Danaher Corp.

    63,249       5,337,583  

Medtronic plc

    81,080       7,195,850  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    12,759       1,638,256  
   

 

 

 
      20,982,825  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—0.9%  

Cigna Corp.

    12,849       2,150,794  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (b)

    13,700       874,608  

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (a) (b)

    7,251       632,287  

Humana, Inc.

    3,861       929,034  

McKesson Corp.

    16,493       2,713,758  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    1,494       277,018  
   

 

 

 
      7,577,499  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—0.3%  

Aramark (a)

    31,864       1,305,786  

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    8,387       841,300  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—(Continued)  

Starbucks Corp.

    12,567     732,782  
   

 

 

 
      2,879,868  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—0.3%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    24,086       1,291,491  

Whirlpool Corp.

    6,711       1,285,962  
   

 

 

 
      2,577,453  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—0.6%  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    9,273       1,197,237  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    29,470       2,568,310  

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

    9,948       1,009,350  
   

 

 

 
      4,774,897  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—1.6%  

3M Co.

    32,964       6,862,775  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    52,267       6,966,669  
   

 

 

 
      13,829,444  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—3.5%  

Aon plc

    39,119       5,200,871  

Chubb, Ltd.

    52,433       7,622,709  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    58,415       6,316,998  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

    74,209       9,389,665  

Zurich Insurance Group AG

    7,900       2,300,421  
   

 

 

 
      30,830,664  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—0.7%  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (b)

    1,322       1,229,037  

Facebook, Inc. - Class A (b)

    34,371       5,189,334  
   

 

 

 
      6,418,371  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—2.6%  

Accenture plc - Class A

    59,966       7,416,595  

Amdocs, Ltd.

    7,225       465,723  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    11,009       730,998  

DXC Technology Co.

    67,680       5,192,410  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    20,387       1,741,050  

Fiserv, Inc. (b)

    6,900       844,146  

International Business Machines Corp.

    27,252       4,192,175  

Sabre Corp. (a)

    48,337       1,052,296  

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    10,758       1,008,885  
   

 

 

 
      22,644,278  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—0.7%  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    33,659       5,872,486  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—1.1%  

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (a)

    20,508       769,255  

Cummins, Inc.

    2,341       379,757  

Deere & Co.

    9,578       1,183,745  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    27,046       3,874,340  

Ingersoll-Rand plc

    11,855       1,083,428  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    13,817       1,944,466  
   

 

 

 
      9,234,991  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Media—2.6%  

Charter Communications, Inc. - Class A (b)

    8,868     $ 2,987,186  

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    255,524       9,944,994  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

    36,296       892,882  

Omnicom Group, Inc. (a)

    39,727       3,293,368  

Time Warner, Inc.

    42,872       4,304,777  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. - Class A

    33,232       941,795  

Walt Disney Co. (The)

    3,876       411,825  
   

 

 

 
      22,776,827  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.3%  

Rio Tinto plc

    54,875       2,313,732  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.3%  

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (a)

    62,265       750,293  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (a)

    94,724       2,120,871  
   

 

 

 
      2,871,164  
   

 

 

 
Multi-Utilities—0.4%  

Engie S.A.

    64,965       986,287  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

    21,410       920,844  

Sempra Energy

    9,783       1,103,033  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    14,528       891,729  
   

 

 

 
      3,901,893  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.0%  

Target Corp.

    7,981       417,326  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—3.3%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    24,366       1,104,755  

BP plc

    425,581       2,458,606  

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd.

    18,935       546,085  

Chevron Corp.

    29,645       3,092,863  

Eni S.p.A.

    91,015       1,373,504  

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

    132,957       3,600,476  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    31,521       2,853,281  

EQT Corp.

    17,215       1,008,627  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    47,191       3,809,729  

Galp Energia SGPS S.A.

    56,954       865,085  

Hess Corp. (a)

    21,161       928,333  

Noble Energy, Inc.

    32,484       919,297  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    40,375       2,417,251  

Plains All American Pipeline L.P.

    51,981       1,365,541  

Williams Partners L.P.

    58,322       2,339,295  
   

 

 

 
      28,682,728  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.2%  

Coty, Inc. - Class A (a)

    84,114       1,577,979  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—4.1%  

Allergan plc

    3,412       829,423  

Bayer AG

    30,757       3,979,465  

Eli Lilly & Co.

    63,624       5,236,255  

Johnson & Johnson

    80,096       10,595,900  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    88,712       5,685,552  

Novartis AG

    5,060       422,555  
Pharmaceuticals—(Continued)  

Pfizer, Inc.

    243,406     8,176,008  

Roche Holding AG

    1,454       371,259  
   

 

 

 
      35,296,417  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.2%  

Equifax, Inc.

    13,378       1,838,405  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.1%  

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (a)

    9,655       1,206,875  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.9%  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    12,955       1,050,003  

Union Pacific Corp.

    63,711       6,938,765  
   

 

 

 
      7,988,768  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—1.2%  

Broadcom, Ltd.

    5,120       1,193,216  

Intel Corp.

    37,854       1,277,194  

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

    25,420       1,141,358  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (ADR) (a)

    88,728       3,101,931  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    48,982       3,768,185  
   

 

 

 
      10,481,884  
   

 

 

 
Software—1.1%  

CA, Inc. (a)

    13,344       459,968  

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (b)

    21,790       2,376,853  

Intuit, Inc.

    5,063       672,417  

Microsoft Corp.

    52,138       3,593,873  

Oracle Corp.

    41,302       2,070,882  
   

 

 

 
      9,173,993  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—0.8%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    3,195       372,505  

Best Buy Co., Inc. (a)

    49,218       2,821,668  

Gap, Inc. (The) (a)

    83,479       1,835,703  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    30,090       1,737,096  
   

 

 

 
      6,766,972  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—0.6%  

Apple, Inc.

    13,956       2,009,943  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    138,419       2,296,371  

Seagate Technology plc (a)

    15,223       589,892  
   

 

 

 
      4,896,206  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.3%  

Hanesbrands, Inc. (a)

    33,164       768,078  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    4,126       1,035,056  

NIKE, Inc. - Class B

    19,850       1,171,150  
   

 

 

 
      2,974,284  
   

 

 

 
Tobacco—2.7%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    88,327       6,577,712  

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

    14,500       509,643  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Tobacco—(Continued)  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    138,581     $ 16,276,338  
   

 

 

 
      23,363,693  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—0.2%  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Class A

    23,182       1,992,725  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $386,784,278)

      518,071,201  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—24.3%  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—11.1%  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool

   

3.000%, 04/01/27

    333,002       342,731  

3.000%, 12/01/31

    1,469,669       1,511,379  

4.500%, 04/01/18

    3,078       3,151  

4.500%, 06/01/18

    11,634       11,914  

4.500%, 07/01/18

    6,647       6,807  

4.500%, 03/01/19

    20,190       20,675  

4.500%, 06/01/19

    19,359       19,825  

4.500%, 04/01/20

    21,143       21,717  

4.500%, 07/01/20

    10,671       10,963  

5.000%, 11/01/17

    2,857       2,925  

5.000%, 02/01/18

    13,714       14,044  

5.000%, 12/01/18

    52,519       53,781  

5.000%, 07/01/19

    39,041       40,040  

5.000%, 07/01/20

    26,165       26,794  

5.000%, 08/01/20

    19,899       20,692  

5.000%, 12/01/20

    54,550       56,183  

5.500%, 11/01/17

    3,695       3,705  

5.500%, 12/01/17

    714       715  

5.500%, 01/01/18

    822       823  

5.500%, 02/01/18

    4,740       4,759  

5.500%, 06/01/19

    37,774       38,520  

5.500%, 07/01/19

    37,116       37,913  

5.500%, 08/01/19

    9,565       9,747  

5.500%, 09/01/19

    38,822       39,799  

5.500%, 01/01/21

    22,164       22,912  

5.500%, 03/01/21

    6,685       6,925  

6.000%, 07/01/17

    24       24  

6.000%, 08/01/17

    12       12  

6.000%, 09/01/17

    329       329  

6.000%, 03/01/18

    251       252  

6.000%, 11/01/18

    2,011       2,033  

6.000%, 01/01/21

    36,212       37,563  

6.000%, 05/01/21

    8,277       8,563  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

   

3.000%, 09/01/46

    236,826       237,369  

3.000%, 10/01/46

    897,560       899,626  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    1,137,245       1,139,863  

3.500%, 11/01/41

    54,451       56,252  

3.500%, 01/01/42

    758,696       784,004  

3.500%, 01/01/43

    260,074       268,106  

3.500%, 04/01/43

    836,934       862,217  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

   

3.500%, 05/01/43

    1,206,432     1,242,435  

3.500%, 06/01/43

    447,706       460,733  

3.500%, 07/01/43

    1,335,499       1,374,829  

3.500%, 08/01/43

    435,998       449,370  

3.500%, 09/01/43

    1,794,442       1,847,404  

3.500%, 02/01/45

    1,310,684       1,353,374  

3.500%, 09/01/45

    1,540,624       1,583,298  

3.500%, 10/01/45

    1,698,758       1,750,712  

3.500%, 01/01/46

    329,574       340,400  

3.500%, 05/01/46

    629,788       648,827  

3.500%, 07/01/46

    1,340,232       1,383,166  

3.500%, 10/01/46

    428,137       439,996  

3.500%, 12/01/46

    1,075,803       1,105,602  

3.500%, 01/01/47

    156,633       160,971  

4.000%, 09/01/40

    1,347,102       1,422,485  

4.000%, 11/01/40

    312,242       329,730  

4.000%, 12/01/40

    741,095       782,452  

4.000%, 02/01/41

    834,443       881,125  

4.000%, 06/01/41

    851,837       899,199  

4.000%, 11/01/41

    285,208       300,942  

4.000%, 01/01/42

    2,000,279       2,110,604  

4.000%, 04/01/42

    250,433       264,193  

4.000%, 10/01/42

    223,544       235,867  

4.000%, 12/01/42

    256,403       270,498  

4.000%, 01/01/43

    410,912       434,366  

4.000%, 04/01/43

    76,008       80,196  

4.000%, 05/01/43

    802,204       848,296  

4.000%, 06/01/43

    365,320       385,448  

4.000%, 07/01/43

    371,802       391,309  

4.000%, 01/01/44

    152,114       161,365  

4.000%, 04/01/44

    168,633       177,885  

4.000%, 05/01/44

    622,558       656,564  

4.000%, 11/01/44

    316,506       332,873  

4.000%, 02/01/45

    457,604       486,187  

4.000%, TBA (c)

    2,702,100       2,840,477  

4.500%, 08/01/33

    172,759       185,923  

4.500%, 03/01/34

    523,964       564,680  

4.500%, 01/01/40

    187,915       202,901  

4.500%, 08/01/40

    44,483       48,144  

4.500%, 02/01/41

    308,410       333,858  

4.500%, 04/01/41

    525,725       568,964  

4.500%, 11/01/42

    172,889       186,957  

4.500%, 01/01/43

    393,323       425,366  

4.500%, 04/01/44

    2,251,130       2,434,589  

4.500%, 06/01/44

    228,191       246,790  

5.000%, 11/01/33

    101,467       111,335  

5.000%, 03/01/34

    85,370       93,410  

5.000%, 05/01/34

    35,715       39,201  

5.000%, 08/01/34

    34,810       38,213  

5.000%, 09/01/34

    133,341       146,374  

5.000%, 06/01/35

    95,785       105,096  

5.000%, 07/01/35

    264,795       290,590  

5.000%, 08/01/35

    85,147       93,561  

5.000%, 09/01/35

    60,294       66,196  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

   

5.000%, 10/01/35

    232,547     $ 255,325  

5.000%, 07/01/39

    251,356       276,709  

5.000%, 10/01/39

    164,044       180,449  

5.000%, 11/01/39

    71,283       78,668  

5.000%, 11/01/40

    115,089       126,980  

5.000%, 01/01/41

    25,511       27,947  

5.000%, 03/01/41

    65,225       71,745  

5.500%, 02/01/33

    43,008       48,022  

5.500%, 05/01/33

    4,729       5,237  

5.500%, 06/01/33

    176,328       197,678  

5.500%, 07/01/33

    165,841       185,675  

5.500%, 11/01/33

    101,581       113,730  

5.500%, 12/01/33

    12,300       13,614  

5.500%, 01/01/34

    128,133       142,849  

5.500%, 02/01/34

    152,604       170,517  

5.500%, 03/01/34

    42,463       48,133  

5.500%, 04/01/34

    48,931       54,321  

5.500%, 05/01/34

    298,831       335,808  

5.500%, 06/01/34

    387,382       433,477  

5.500%, 07/01/34

    123,172       137,417  

5.500%, 09/01/34

    382,826       425,401  

5.500%, 10/01/34

    455,081       508,109  

5.500%, 11/01/34

    639,552       715,735  

5.500%, 12/01/34

    274,660       307,327  

5.500%, 01/01/35

    353,441       395,581  

5.500%, 02/01/35

    7,010       7,759  

5.500%, 04/01/35

    62,530       69,968  

5.500%, 07/01/35

    26,492       29,321  

5.500%, 08/01/35

    7,987       8,840  

5.500%, 09/01/35

    189,297       212,953  

6.000%, 02/01/32

    96,587       109,094  

6.000%, 03/01/34

    26,035       29,957  

6.000%, 04/01/34

    219,124       249,610  

6.000%, 06/01/34

    235,723       270,052  

6.000%, 07/01/34

    220,947       251,478  

6.000%, 08/01/34

    302,725       343,440  

6.000%, 10/01/34

    183,307       209,097  

6.000%, 11/01/34

    33,509       37,781  

6.000%, 12/01/34

    8,804       9,898  

6.000%, 08/01/35

    50,179       56,661  

6.000%, 09/01/35

    56,743       64,624  

6.000%, 10/01/35

    87,316       99,858  

6.000%, 11/01/35

    13,475       15,150  

6.000%, 12/01/35

    95,159       108,555  

6.000%, 02/01/36

    76,490       86,073  

6.000%, 04/01/36

    77,347       88,365  

6.000%, 06/01/36

    20,367       23,005  

6.000%, 07/01/37

    130,321       148,985  

6.500%, 06/01/31

    33,280       37,637  

6.500%, 07/01/31

    4,125       4,562  

6.500%, 09/01/31

    34,726       38,497  

6.500%, 02/01/32

    29,093       32,803  

6.500%, 07/01/32

    92,187       105,061  

6.500%, 08/01/32

    74,371       85,861  

6.500%, 01/01/33

    36,928       41,447  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool

   

6.500%, 04/01/34

    55,647     62,508  

6.500%, 06/01/34

    23,062       25,693  

6.500%, 08/01/34

    16,983       18,784  

6.500%, 04/01/36

    12,167       13,457  

6.500%, 05/01/36

    76,940       88,097  

6.500%, 02/01/37

    85,871       95,485  

6.500%, 05/01/37

    81,243       93,083  

6.500%, 07/01/37

    60,339       68,976  

Fannie Mae Pool

   

2.410%, 05/01/23

    92,729       93,486  

2.550%, 05/01/23

    148,985       151,279  

2.700%, 07/01/25

    121,000       121,033  

3.800%, 02/01/18

    130,951       131,335  

3.829%, 07/01/18

    124,105       126,094  

4.600%, 09/01/19

    127,280       134,153  

5.000%, 03/01/26

    84,788       96,976  

5.370%, 05/01/18

    598,286       606,398  

Fannie Mae-ACES (CMO)

   

2.578%, 09/25/18

    373,311       374,781  

2.684%, 12/25/26 (d)

    511,000       499,077  

Freddie Mac 15 Yr. Gold Pool

   

4.500%, 05/01/18

    3,864       3,950  

4.500%, 08/01/18

    6,850       7,003  

4.500%, 11/01/18

    14,522       14,845  

4.500%, 01/01/19

    29,594       30,253  

4.500%, 08/01/19

    2,519       2,590  

4.500%, 02/01/20

    17,372       17,759  

4.500%, 08/01/24

    222,193       236,120  

5.000%, 12/01/17

    118       121  

5.000%, 05/01/18

    3,776       3,872  

5.000%, 09/01/18

    15,170       15,557  

5.500%, 01/01/19

    5,757       5,851  

5.500%, 04/01/19

    4,445       4,502  

5.500%, 06/01/19

    2,831       2,847  

5.500%, 07/01/19

    1,556       1,565  

5.500%, 08/01/19

    2,038       2,075  

5.500%, 02/01/20

    2,498       2,559  

6.000%, 10/01/17

    45       45  

6.000%, 08/01/19

    21,940       22,464  

6.000%, 09/01/19

    6,586       6,648  

6.000%, 11/01/19

    5,795       5,840  

6.000%, 05/01/21

    10,763       11,141  

6.000%, 10/01/21

    32,078       33,401  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool

   

3.000%, 10/01/42

    654,588       657,160  

3.000%, 04/01/43

    1,397,299       1,404,294  

3.000%, 05/01/43

    1,219,487       1,225,923  

3.000%, 05/01/46

    644,207       646,245  

3.000%, 10/01/46

    1,135,073       1,136,882  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    1,466,771       1,469,109  

3.500%, 02/01/42

    649,162       671,178  

3.500%, 04/01/42

    392,865       407,898  

3.500%, 12/01/42

    972,823       1,006,179  

3.500%, 04/01/43

    274,896       284,352  

3.500%, 07/01/43

    376,345       388,304  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool

   

3.500%, 08/01/43

    644,866     $ 665,405  

3.500%, 12/01/45

    629,545       647,254  

3.500%, 11/01/46

    459,663       472,593  

3.500%, 12/01/46

    2,274,828       2,338,819  

3.500%, 01/01/47

    1,642,280       1,688,477  

4.000%, 11/01/40

    761,767       804,400  

4.000%, 01/01/41

    1,552,969       1,639,882  

4.000%, 04/01/44

    533,924       561,959  

4.500%, 04/01/35

    45,276       48,642  

4.500%, 07/01/39

    261,051       280,593  

4.500%, 09/01/39

    144,953       155,831  

4.500%, 10/01/39

    83,724       90,029  

4.500%, 12/01/39

    131,904       141,793  

4.500%, 05/01/42

    228,860       245,983  

4.500%, TBA (c)

    4,427,000       4,742,479  

5.000%, 09/01/33

    204,999       224,134  

5.000%, 03/01/34

    38,569       42,251  

5.000%, 04/01/34

    36,388       39,768  

5.000%, 08/01/35

    47,321       51,684  

5.000%, 10/01/35

    107,981       118,792  

5.000%, 11/01/35

    85,734       93,569  

5.000%, 12/01/36

    57,515       62,871  

5.000%, 07/01/39

    425,684       466,928  

5.500%, 12/01/33

    240,404       271,928  

5.500%, 01/01/34

    162,051       181,202  

5.500%, 04/01/34

    32,238       35,810  

5.500%, 11/01/34

    38,429       43,070  

5.500%, 12/01/34

    24,919       27,461  

5.500%, 05/01/35

    33,507       37,206  

5.500%, 09/01/35

    41,423       45,767  

5.500%, 10/01/35

    52,387       57,980  

6.000%, 04/01/34

    103,306       117,944  

6.000%, 07/01/34

    33,484       37,754  

6.000%, 08/01/34

    261,421       297,909  

6.000%, 09/01/34

    2,611       2,934  

6.000%, 07/01/35

    47,121       53,466  

6.000%, 08/01/35

    55,682       63,181  

6.000%, 11/01/35

    93,749       106,697  

6.000%, 03/01/36

    30,506       34,340  

6.000%, 10/01/36

    40,936       46,433  

6.000%, 03/01/37

    7,811       8,777  

6.000%, 05/01/37

    68,324       77,821  

6.000%, 06/01/37

    52,209       58,983  

6.500%, 05/01/34

    21,894       24,211  

6.500%, 06/01/34

    63,804       70,538  

6.500%, 08/01/34

    55,053       60,856  

6.500%, 10/01/34

    80,245       91,248  

6.500%, 11/01/34

    44,016       48,656  

6.500%, 05/01/37

    71,566       82,345  

6.500%, 07/01/37

    77,861       87,835  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (CMO)

   

0.883%, 04/25/24 (d) (e)

    1,983,811       99,092  

1.869%, 11/25/19

    363,000       363,829  

2.412%, 08/25/18

    446,721       449,850  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (CMO)

   

2.456%, 08/25/19

    330,000     334,218  

2.510%, 11/25/22

    415,000       418,907  

2.670%, 12/25/24

    507,000       509,561  

2.673%, 03/25/26

    676,000       671,233  

2.682%, 10/25/22

    620,000       631,403  

2.716%, 06/25/22

    346,271       354,322  

2.791%, 01/25/22

    474,000       486,787  

3.111%, 02/25/23

    695,000       722,120  

3.154%, 02/25/18

    108,169       108,932  

3.171%, 10/25/24

    424,000       440,479  

3.224%, 03/25/27 (d)

    312,000       321,153  

3.250%, 04/25/23 (d)

    803,000       839,118  

3.300%, 10/25/26

    310,000       321,091  

3.320%, 02/25/23 (d)

    186,000       195,290  

3.458%, 08/25/23 (d)

    835,000       882,219  

5.085%, 03/25/19

    1,226,000       1,281,838  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
3.500%, 12/15/41

    363,293       377,940  

3.500%, 02/15/42

    146,941       153,138  

4.500%, 09/15/33

    90,079       97,366  

4.500%, 11/15/39

    291,863       313,841  

4.500%, 03/15/40

    324,104       354,956  

4.500%, 04/15/40

    363,699       390,657  

4.500%, 06/15/40

    161,283       175,299  

5.000%, 03/15/34

    33,532       36,847  

5.000%, 06/15/34

    76,524       84,133  

5.000%, 12/15/34

    34,617       38,058  

5.000%, 06/15/35

    10,326       11,253  

5.500%, 11/15/32

    147,363       164,751  

5.500%, 08/15/33

    262,719       295,778  

5.500%, 12/15/33

    145,920       164,304  

5.500%, 09/15/34

    116,234       130,862  

5.500%, 10/15/35

    21,518       23,942  

6.000%, 12/15/28

    36,663       41,619  

6.000%, 12/15/31

    31,609       35,992  

6.000%, 03/15/32

    3,523       3,972  

6.000%, 10/15/32

    154,974       176,580  

6.000%, 01/15/33

    32,635       36,829  

6.000%, 02/15/33

    1,741       1,991  

6.000%, 04/15/33

    164,415       187,197  

6.000%, 08/15/33

    1,071       1,208  

6.000%, 07/15/34

    108,723       123,970  

6.000%, 09/15/34

    41,212       46,459  

6.000%, 01/15/38

    148,600       170,050  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool

   

3.500%, 06/20/43

    796,832       828,845  

3.500%, 07/20/43

    1,006,628       1,047,069  

4.000%, 01/20/41

    976,988       1,037,501  

4.000%, 02/20/41

    243,828       258,616  

4.000%, 04/20/41

    184,445       195,653  

4.000%, 02/20/42

    252,168       266,683  

4.500%, 07/20/33

    18,109       19,407  

4.500%, 09/20/33

    10,847       11,624  

4.500%, 12/20/34

    8,063       8,631  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool

   

4.500%, 03/20/35

    46,714     $ 50,053  

4.500%, 01/20/41

    253,940       272,894  

5.000%, 07/20/33

    37,888       42,159  

6.000%, 01/20/35

    42,213       48,413  

6.000%, 02/20/35

    21,532       25,128  

6.000%, 04/20/35

    36,533       41,499  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
0.658%, 02/16/59 (d) (e)

    2,490,000       158,840  
   

 

 

 
      96,982,988  
   

 

 

 
Federal Agencies—0.1%  

Financing Corp.
9.650%, 11/02/18

    430,000       476,281  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—13.1%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds
2.500%, 02/15/45

    68,000       63,460  

2.875%, 05/15/43

    19,237,600       19,423,974  

4.500%, 02/15/36

    179,000       231,050  

4.500%, 08/15/39

    2,514,000       3,256,809  

5.000%, 05/15/37

    232,000       318,320  

5.250%, 02/15/29

    16,000       20,662  

5.375%, 02/15/31

    276,000       370,940  

6.250%, 08/15/23

    80,000       99,559  

U.S. Treasury Notes
1.000%, 06/30/19 (a)

    16,589,000       16,465,876  

1.375%, 02/29/20

    798,000       795,194  

1.750%, 11/30/21

    18,242,000       18,194,261  

2.000%, 11/15/26

    1,875,000       1,828,271  

2.500%, 08/15/23

    13,502,000       13,856,954  

3.125%, 05/15/19 (a)

    6,086,000       6,282,371  

3.125%, 05/15/21

    3,504,000       3,686,590  

3.500%, 05/15/20 (a)

    25,140,000       26,521,720  

3.750%, 11/15/18

    2,067,000       2,134,178  
   

 

 

 
      113,550,189  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies
(Cost $207,495,923)

      211,009,458  
   

 

 

 
Corporate Bonds & Notes—10.9%  
Agriculture—0.3%  

Imperial Brands Finance plc
2.950%, 07/21/20 (144A) (f)

    828,000       841,989  

Reynolds American, Inc.
5.850%, 08/15/45

    1,296,000       1,587,341  
   

 

 

 
      2,429,330  
   

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers—0.1%  

General Motors Co.
6.750%, 04/01/46 (a)

    374,000       443,571  
Auto Manufacturers—(Continued)  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
3.200%, 07/06/21

    776,000     784,722  
   

 

 

 
      1,228,293  
   

 

 

 
Banks—2.8%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
4.800%, 04/18/26 (144A)

    800,000       849,465  

Banco de Credito del Peru
5.375%, 09/16/20

    835,000       910,150  

Bank of America Corp.
4.100%, 07/24/23 (a)

    1,270,000       1,344,449  

4.125%, 01/22/24

    1,973,000       2,082,022  

4.183%, 11/25/27 (a)

    1,208,000       1,228,639  

5.490%, 03/15/19

    196,000       206,276  

7.625%, 06/01/19 (a)

    710,000       782,897  

BBVA Bancomer S.A.
6.750%, 09/30/22 (144A)

    810,000       920,363  

BPCE S.A.
12.500%, 09/30/19 (144A) (a) (d)

    922,000       1,125,412  

Citigroup, Inc.
2.500%, 09/26/18 (a)

    580,000       583,931  

Citizens Bank N.A.
2.250%, 03/02/20

    292,000       291,727  

Credit Suisse AG
6.500%, 08/08/23 (144A) (a)

    396,000       445,025  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
3.850%, 01/26/27

    1,118,000       1,137,350  

HSBC Holdings plc
6.000%, 05/22/27 (a) (d)

    490,000       506,660  

ING Bank NV
5.800%, 09/25/23 (144A)

    1,076,000       1,215,010  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3.782%, 02/01/28 (d)

    1,115,000       1,140,218  

6.300%, 04/23/19

    1,210,000       1,302,285  

KFW
4.875%, 06/17/19

    1,290,000       1,371,298  

Morgan Stanley
3.625%, 01/20/27 (a)

    1,112,000       1,119,995  

3.875%, 04/29/24

    1,081,000       1,123,471  

4.000%, 07/23/25

    396,000       413,319  

6.625%, 04/01/18

    1,343,000       1,390,690  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
3.875%, 09/12/23

    1,128,000       1,151,811  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
4.125%, 04/15/26 (144A) (f)

    838,000       873,941  

4.253%, 03/23/28 (144A) (a)

    838,000       875,484  
   

 

 

 
      24,391,888  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.3%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
8.000%, 11/15/39

    1,020,000       1,564,173  

Diageo Capital plc
2.625%, 04/29/23

    1,020,000       1,028,960  
   

 

 

 
      2,593,133  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Biotechnology—0.3%  

Celgene Corp.
2.875%, 08/15/20

    504,000     $ 515,379  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
3.500%, 02/01/25

    1,880,000       1,929,337  

3.700%, 04/01/24 (a)

    312,000       324,351  
   

 

 

 
      2,769,067  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.0%  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)
4.500%, 06/01/47

    402,000       421,227  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services—0.2%  

ERAC USA Finance LLC
7.000%, 10/15/37 (144A)

    1,115,000       1,447,388  
   

 

 

 
Computers—0.3%  

Apple, Inc.
2.850%, 02/23/23

    1,176,000       1,196,391  

3.350%, 02/09/27

    745,000       761,638  

3.850%, 05/04/43

    370,000       369,897  
   

 

 

 
      2,327,926  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—0.4%  

GE Capital International Funding Co.
3.373%, 11/15/25

    358,000       370,157  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
2.750%, 12/01/20

    301,000       306,858  

4.000%, 10/15/23

    832,000       892,113  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.
4.950%, 07/15/46

    778,000       844,297  

Visa, Inc.
3.150%, 12/14/25

    1,192,000       1,210,198  
   

 

 

 
      3,623,623  
   

 

 

 
Electric—1.0%  

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co.
3.750%, 11/15/23 (a)

    440,000       462,835  

Duke Energy Corp.
2.650%, 09/01/26

    131,000       124,415  

Enel Finance International NV
4.750%, 05/25/47 (144A)

    448,000       460,973  

Exelon Corp.
3.400%, 04/15/26

    1,137,000       1,133,166  

Midamerican Funding LLC
6.927%, 03/01/29

    699,000       922,298  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
7.000%, 09/01/22

    795,000       957,026  

PPL Capital Funding, Inc.
3.400%, 06/01/23 (a)

    880,000       904,378  

5.000%, 03/15/44

    296,000       333,705  

Progress Energy, Inc.
3.150%, 04/01/22

    1,083,000       1,105,584  

Southern Co. (The)
3.250%, 07/01/26 (a)

    1,295,000       1,266,848  
Electric—(Continued)  

State Grid Overseas Investment, Ltd.
2.750%, 05/07/19 (144A) (f)

    778,000     785,158  

2.750%, 05/04/22 (144A)

    630,000       627,033  
   

 

 

 
      9,083,419  
   

 

 

 
Food—0.2%  

Danone S.A.
2.947%, 11/02/26 (144A)

    1,133,000       1,095,100  

WM Wrigley Jr. Co.
2.400%, 10/21/18 (144A)

    248,000       249,674  
   

 

 

 
      1,344,774  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Products—0.5%  

Abbott Laboratories
4.900%, 11/30/46

    749,000       824,977  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
2.675%, 12/15/19

    520,000       526,367  

Medtronic, Inc.
4.375%, 03/15/35

    946,000       1,033,284  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
2.950%, 09/19/26

    851,000       827,501  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
3.550%, 04/01/25 (a)

    1,222,000       1,234,327  
   

 

 

 
      4,446,456  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Services—0.2%  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
3.200%, 02/01/22

    213,000       217,380  

4.700%, 02/01/45

    267,000       275,162  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
3.750%, 07/15/25

    1,303,000       1,372,387  
   

 

 

 
      1,864,929  
   

 

 

 
Household Products/Wares—0.1%  

Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services plc
3.625%, 09/21/23 (144A)

    1,070,000       1,124,671  
   

 

 

 
Housewares—0.1%  

Newell Brands, Inc.
3.850%, 04/01/23

    914,000       959,644  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—0.5%  

American International Group, Inc.
4.125%, 02/15/24 (a)

    750,000       791,851  

4.875%, 06/01/22

    1,770,000       1,942,141  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
3.125%, 03/15/26

    390,000       394,388  

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
4.850%, 08/01/44 (144A)

    484,000       519,288  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.
4.800%, 07/15/21

    920,000       1,000,194  
   

 

 

 
      4,647,862  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Internet—0.1%  

Baidu, Inc.
3.500%, 11/28/22

    1,110,000     $ 1,134,100  
   

 

 

 
Investment Company Security—0.2%  

Temasek Financial I, Ltd.
2.375%, 01/23/23 (144A)

    1,790,000       1,768,202  
   

 

 

 
Media—0.4%  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp.
4.908%, 07/23/25

    523,000       565,007  

Comcast Corp.
4.600%, 08/15/45

    748,000       815,686  

Time Warner Entertainment Co. L.P.
8.375%, 07/15/33 (a)

    1,240,000       1,702,411  
   

 

 

 
      3,083,104  
   

 

 

 
Mining—0.1%  

Glencore Funding LLC
4.125%, 05/30/23 (144A)

    684,000       701,846  
   

 

 

 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing—0.1%  

General Electric Co.
1.775%, 01/09/20 (d)

    633,000       640,416  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.8%  

BP Capital Markets plc
4.500%, 10/01/20 (a)

    306,000       328,562  

4.742%, 03/11/21

    847,000       920,432  

Chevron Corp.
1.352%, 11/15/17 (d)

    1,696,000       1,697,350  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.
3.625%, 09/15/24

    858,000       866,958  

Petroleos Mexicanos
3.125%, 01/23/19 (a)

    352,000       354,464  

Shell International Finance B.V.
3.750%, 09/12/46

    922,000       872,498  

Statoil ASA
7.750%, 06/15/23

    100,000       125,933  

Valero Energy Corp.
4.900%, 03/15/45

    1,620,000       1,687,702  
   

 

 

 
      6,853,899  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.2%  

Allergan Funding SCS
3.800%, 03/15/25 (a)

    463,000       478,904  

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC
3.200%, 09/23/26

    1,498,000       1,464,825  
   

 

 

 
      1,943,729  
   

 

 

 
Pipelines—0.6%  

APT Pipelines, Ltd.
4.200%, 03/23/25 (144A)

    1,228,000       1,267,685  

4.250%, 07/15/27 (144A)

    93,000       95,207  
Pipelines—(Continued)  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
6.500%, 01/31/19

    908,000     968,527  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.
4.150%, 02/01/24

    691,000       710,322  

Phillips 66 Partners L.P.
4.900%, 10/01/46 (a)

    655,000       644,787  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.000%, 03/15/27

    1,100,000       1,170,919  
   

 

 

 
      4,857,447  
   

 

 

 
Retail—0.3%  

Coach, Inc.
4.125%, 07/15/27

    572,000       565,773  

CVS Health Corp.
3.875%, 07/20/25

    1,094,000       1,137,482  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)
5.950%, 04/01/41

    278,000       367,560  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
4.500%, 11/18/34

    426,000       447,034  
   

 

 

 
      2,517,849  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.2%  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
4.500%, 08/15/46

    210,000       215,422  

Microsoft Corp.
4.250%, 02/06/47

    1,456,000       1,576,344  
   

 

 

 
      1,791,766  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications—0.6%  

AT&T, Inc.
3.000%, 06/30/22

    838,000       838,433  

3.400%, 05/15/25

    838,000       823,830  

5.450%, 03/01/47

    896,000       964,566  

Crown Castle Towers LLC
4.883%, 08/15/20 (144A)

    370,000       394,834  

6.113%, 01/15/20 (144A)

    711,000       764,391  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
5.050%, 03/15/34

    1,024,000       1,084,073  
   

 

 

 
      4,870,127  
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(Cost $90,936,291)

      94,866,115  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed Securities—1.4%  
Asset-Backed - Automobile—0.3%  

Chesapeake Funding II LLC
2.159%, 06/15/28 (144A) (d) (f)

    1,170,326       1,175,492  

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust
2.260%, 11/15/25 (144A)

    550,000       555,047  

2.310%, 04/15/26 (144A)

    425,000       429,113  
   

 

 

 
      2,159,652  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description       
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Home Equity—0.1%  

Bayview Financial Revolving Asset Trust
2.822%, 12/28/40 (144A) (d) (f)

    635,113     $ 494,205  

GMAC Home Equity Loan Trust
5.805%, 10/25/36 (d)

    188,310       182,017  

Home Equity Loan Trust
5.320%, 12/25/35 (d)

    394,899       396,031  
   

 

 

 
      1,072,253  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Other—1.0%  

American Tower Trust I
3.070%, 03/15/48 (144A)

    1,000,000       1,007,628  

Cent CLO, Ltd.
2.380%, 07/27/26 (144A) (d)

    955,730       955,811  

2.470%, 01/30/25 (144A) (d)

    753,694       754,079  

Dryden 34 Senior Loan Fund
Zero Coupon, 10/15/26 (144A) (d)

    1,430,000       1,432,890  

Dryden XXVI Senior Loan Fund
2.258%, 07/15/25 (144A) (d)

    1,068,000       1,069,578  

Fortress Credit BSL, Ltd.
2.338%, 01/19/25 (144A) (d)

    612,443       612,764  

Mountain Hawk CLO, Ltd.
2.958%, 04/18/25 (144A) (d) (f)

    1,463,576       1,463,566  

Small Business Administration Participation Certificates
4.350%, 07/01/23

    171,817       178,378  

4.770%, 04/01/24

    10,094       10,592  

4.950%, 03/01/25

    63,561       67,147  

4.990%, 09/01/24

    35,159       37,148  

5.110%, 08/01/25

    89,261       94,560  

5.180%, 05/01/24

    15,165       16,033  

5.520%, 06/01/24

    35,389       37,611  

Voya CLO, Ltd.
2.306%, 04/25/25 (144A) (d)

    970,000       971,078  
   

 

 

 
      8,708,863  
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $11,986,159)

      11,940,768  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage-Backed Securities—1.3%  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—0.0%  

BlackRock Capital Finance L.P.
7.750%, 09/25/26 (144A) (f)

    9,684       987  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—1.3%  

CD Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.514%, 05/10/50 (d)

    1,519,456       1,564,374  

Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.708%, 07/10/48

    1,300,833       1,356,284  

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.695%, 09/15/40 (d)

    520,699       520,187  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.504%, 06/15/57

    738,578       756,789  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

General Electric Capital Assurance Co.
5.743%, 05/12/35 (144A) (d) (f)

    15,857     16,282  

GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II
3.382%, 05/10/50

    1,387,991       1,415,893  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
3.433%, 05/10/50

    687,654       703,243  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
3.227%, 10/15/48

    1,036,740       1,047,954  

3.494%, 01/15/48

    1,590,000       1,637,253  

Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc.
1.273%, 11/15/30 (144A) (d) (e)

    555,062       1,608  

3.530%, 06/15/50

    470,148       483,942  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.540%, 05/15/48

    1,410,327       1,452,387  
   

 

 

 
      10,956,196  
   

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $10,994,411)

      10,957,183  
   

 

 

 
Convertible Preferred Stocks—0.8%  
Food Products—0.3%  

Tyson Foods, Inc.
4.750%, 07/15/17

    34,050       2,307,909  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.5%  

Allergan plc
5.500%, 03/01/18

    5,300       4,600,824  
   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost $6,880,281)

      6,908,733  
   

 

 

 
Municipals—0.2%  

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority, Build America Bonds
7.414%, 01/01/40
(Cost $1,092,733)

    1,050,000       1,586,298  
   

 

 

 
Foreign Government—0.1%  
Sovereign—0.1%  

Mexico Government International Bonds
4.750%, 03/08/44
(Cost $896,949)

    909,000       909,909  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stock—0.0%  
Automobiles—0.0%  

Hyundai Motor Co.
(Cost $379,644)

    3,725       379,298  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Short-Term Investment—2.3%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Discount Note—2.3%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.439%, 07/03/17 (g)

    20,066,000     $ 20,065,275  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $20,065,275)

      20,065,275  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (h)—8.2%  
Certificates of Deposit—2.8%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    995,818       997,900  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    1,500,000       1,499,985  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (d)

    750,000       750,138  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    1,009,256       1,001,110  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,976  

BNP Paribas New York
1.524%, 08/04/17 (d)

    250,000       250,030  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (d)

    500,000       500,562  

Chiba Bank, Ltd., New York
1.170%, 07/11/17

    2,000,000       1,999,976  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.466%, 10/25/17 (d)

    500,000       500,030  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (d)

    500,000       500,062  

KBC Bank NV
1.220%, 07/26/17

    1,200,000       1,200,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    1,500,000       1,500,045  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    500,000       499,995  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.367%, 10/11/17 (d)

    500,000       500,112  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,540  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (d)

    100,000       100,031  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,502,025  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,890  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.584%, 08/21/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,500,922  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.330%, 02/08/18 (d)

    2,500,000       2,499,772  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.466%, 10/26/17 (d)

    750,000       750,192  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    1,200,000       1,200,892  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (d)

    400,000       400,358  
   

 

 

 
      24,654,543  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.2%  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    1,993,681     1,999,348  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    1,250,000       1,250,974  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    2,500,000       2,500,863  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000       999,927  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.170%, 07/20/17

    997,205       999,363  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (d)

    500,000       500,676  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.230%, 07/07/17

    1,993,782       1,999,532  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (d)

    300,000       300,299  
   

 

 

 
      10,550,982  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—3.4%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $96,119 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $100,049 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $98,033.

    96,110       96,110  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at
1.710% to be repurchased at $50,594 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $55,000.

    50,000       50,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at
1.100% to be repurchased at $14,001,283 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $13,946,195 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $14,280,001.

    14,000,000       14,000,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $7,000,700 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $7,117,133 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $7,140,021.

    7,000,000       7,000,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $3,502,713 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $761 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $3,891,382.

    3,500,000       3,500,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (h)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

   

Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,117,817 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,210,000.

    1,100,000     $ 1,100,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,511,471 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at
1.340% to be repurchased at $2,000,223 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,988,124 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $2,040,238.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      29,246,110  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.8%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    1,300,000       1,300,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    2,200,000       2,200,000  
   

 

 

 
      7,000,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $71,442,668)

      71,451,635  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—109.0%
(Cost $808,954,612) (i)

      948,145,873  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(9.0)%

      (77,924,749
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 870,221,124  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $69,610,317 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $71,435,852. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   TBA (To Be Announced) Securities are purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no defined maturity date. The actual principal and maturity date will be determined upon settlement date.
(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   Interest only security.
(f)   Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of restricted securities was $5,651,620, which is 0.6% of net assets. See details shown in the Restricted Securities table that follows.
(g)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(h)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(i)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $808,954,612. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $149,759,919 and $(10,568,658), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $139,191,261.
(144A)—   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of 144A securities was $29,388,267, which is 3.4% of net assets.
(ACES)—   Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.
(CLO)—   Collateralized Loan Obligation
(CMO)—   Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

 

Restricted Securities

   Acquisition
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Cost      Value  

Bayview Financial Revolving Asset Trust, 2.822%, 12/28/40

     03/01/06      $ 635,113      $ 635,113      $ 494,205  

BlackRock Capital Finance L.P., 7.750%, 09/25/26

     10/10/96        9,684        9,332        987  

Chesapeake Funding II LLC, 2.159%, 06/15/28

     06/14/16        1,170,326        1,170,326        1,175,492  

General Electric Capital Assurance Co., 5.743%, 05/12/35

     09/23/03        15,857        15,936        16,282  

Imperial Brands Finance plc, 2.950%, 07/21/20

     07/15/15        828,000        822,354        841,989  

Mountain Hawk CLO, Ltd., 2.958%, 04/18/25

     04/04/17        1,463,576        1,463,576        1,463,566  

State Grid Overseas Investment, Ltd., 2.750%, 05/07/19

     04/28/14        778,000        775,220        785,158  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG, 4.125%, 04/15/26

     03/23/17        838,000        836,338        873,941  
           

 

 

 
            $ 5,651,620  
           

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks            

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 17,452,869      $ —        $ —        $ 17,452,869  

Air Freight & Logistics

     3,786,602        —          —          3,786,602  

Airlines

     3,137,653        —          —          3,137,653  

Auto Components

     3,081,423        —          —          3,081,423  

Automobiles

     1,287,177        2,109,041        —          3,396,218  

Banks

     52,160,172        1,893,567        —          54,053,739  

Beverages

     1,939,924        2,962,050        —          4,901,974  

Biotechnology

     2,267,601        —          —          2,267,601  

Building Products

     11,117,515        —          —          11,117,515  

Capital Markets

     33,099,911        1,476,950        —          34,576,861  

Chemicals

     15,985,129        —          —          15,985,129  

Commercial Services & Supplies

     964,265        —          —          964,265  

Communications Equipment

     5,615,277        —          —          5,615,277  

Consumer Finance

     3,688,070        —          —          3,688,070  

Containers & Packaging

     865,010        —          —          865,010  

Distributors

     1,222,511        —          —          1,222,511  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     3,557,437        712,665        —          4,270,102  

Electric Utilities

     13,386,575        684,101        —          14,070,676  

Electrical Equipment

     2,884,535        —          —          2,884,535  

Energy Equipment & Services

     3,599,144        —          —          3,599,144  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     6,717,804        —          —          6,717,804  

Food & Staples Retailing

     8,718,991        —          —          8,718,991  

Food Products

     7,361,809        8,190,776        —          15,552,585  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     20,982,825        —          —          20,982,825  

Health Care Providers & Services

     7,577,499        —          —          7,577,499  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     2,879,868        —          —          2,879,868  

Household Durables

     2,577,453        —          —          2,577,453  

Household Products

     3,765,547        1,009,350        —          4,774,897  

Industrial Conglomerates

     13,829,444        —          —          13,829,444  

Insurance

     28,530,243        2,300,421        —          30,830,664  

Internet Software & Services

     6,418,371        —          —          6,418,371  

IT Services

     22,644,278        —          —          22,644,278  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     5,872,486        —          —          5,872,486  

Machinery

     9,234,991        —          —          9,234,991  

Media

     22,776,827        —          —          22,776,827  

Metals & Mining

     —          2,313,732        —          2,313,732  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts

   $ 2,871,164      $ —       $ —        $ 2,871,164  

Multi-Utilities

     2,915,606        986,287       —          3,901,893  

Multiline Retail

     417,326        —         —          417,326  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     23,985,533        4,697,195       —          28,682,728  

Personal Products

     1,577,979        —         —          1,577,979  

Pharmaceuticals

     30,523,138        4,773,279       —          35,296,417  

Professional Services

     1,838,405        —         —          1,838,405  

Real Estate Management & Development

     1,206,875        —         —          1,206,875  

Road & Rail

     7,988,768        —         —          7,988,768  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     10,481,884        —         —          10,481,884  

Software

     9,173,993        —         —          9,173,993  

Specialty Retail

     6,766,972        —         —          6,766,972  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     4,896,206        —         —          4,896,206  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     1,939,228        1,035,056       —          2,974,284  

Tobacco

     22,854,050        509,643       —          23,363,693  

Trading Companies & Distributors

     1,992,725        —         —          1,992,725  

Total Common Stocks

     482,417,088        35,654,113       —          518,071,201  

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies*

     —          211,009,458       —          211,009,458  

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes*

     —          94,866,115       —          94,866,115  

Total Asset-Backed Securities*

     —          11,940,768       —          11,940,768  
Mortgage-Backed Securities           

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

     —          987       —          987  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     —          10,956,196       —          10,956,196  

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities

     —          10,957,183       —          10,957,183  

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks*

     6,908,733        —         —          6,908,733  

Total Municipals

     —          1,586,298       —          1,586,298  

Total Foreign Government*

     —          909,909       —          909,909  

Total Preferred Stock*

     —          379,298       —          379,298  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          20,065,275       —          20,065,275  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          71,451,635       —          71,451,635  

Total Investments

   $ 489,325,821      $ 458,820,052       —        $ 948,145,873  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (71,435,852   $  —        $ (71,435,852

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 948,145,873  

Cash

     165,638  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     26,706  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     896,059  

Fund shares sold

     89,114  

Dividends and interest

     3,112,680  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     952,436,070  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     71,435,852  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     1,077,366  

TBA securities purchased

     7,615,930  

Fund shares redeemed

     1,211,838  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     399,486  

Distribution and service fees

     121,703  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,110  

Other expenses

     250,661  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     82,214,946  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 870,221,124  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 708,520,154  

Undistributed net investment income

     8,042,625  

Accumulated net realized gain

     14,468,298  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     139,190,047  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 870,221,124  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 182,250,353  

Class B

     230,020,485  

Class E

     26,825,149  

Class F

     431,125,137  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     1,088,154  

Class B

     1,391,714  

Class E

     161,004  

Class F

     2,596,001  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption
Price Per Share

 

Class A

   $ 167.49  

Class B

     165.28  

Class E

     166.61  

Class F

     166.07  

 

*     The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)     Identified cost of investments was $808,954,612.
(b)     Includes securities loaned at value of $69,610,317.
(c)     Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $26,798.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 6,826,497  

Interest

     4,892,583  

Securities lending income

     136,461  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     11,855,541  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     2,406,578  

Administration fees

     13,765  

Custodian and accounting fees

     78,083  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     284,516  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     19,816  

Distribution and service fees—Class F

     429,483  

Audit and tax services

     30,444  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     48,644  

Insurance

     2,961  

Miscellaneous

     9,755  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     3,369,040  

Less broker commission recapture

     (3,725
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     3,365,315  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     8,490,226  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments

     20,574,634  

Foreign currency transactions

     (8,038
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     20,566,596  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     24,080,515  

Foreign currency transactions

     10,069  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     24,090,584  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     44,657,180  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 53,147,406  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)     Net of foreign withholding taxes of $123,264.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 8,490,226     $ 18,695,293  

Net realized gain

     20,566,596       48,280,496  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     24,090,584       7,346,053  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     53,147,406       74,321,842  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (4,594,873     (4,805,228

Class B

     (5,313,686     (6,072,122

Class E

     (640,383     (733,783

Class F

     (10,139,950     (12,040,322

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (9,429,936     (6,863,400

Class B

     (12,060,016     (9,524,717

Class E

     (1,395,787     (1,110,818

Class F

     (22,618,213     (18,598,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (66,192,844     (59,748,410
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     22,527,153       (20,253,047
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     9,481,715       (5,679,615

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     860,739,409       866,419,024  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 870,221,124     $ 860,739,409  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 8,042,625     $ 20,241,291  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     32,072     $ 5,607,214       129,730     $ 21,615,075  

Reinvestments

     83,730       14,024,809       71,666       11,668,628  

Redemptions

     (71,830     (12,600,538     (144,671     (24,428,265
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     43,972     $ 7,031,485       56,725     $ 8,855,438  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     28,670     $ 4,963,093       100,356     $ 16,734,253  

Reinvestments

     105,098       17,373,702       96,959       15,596,839  

Redemptions

     (93,740     (16,223,834     (190,185     (31,631,267
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     40,028     $ 6,112,961       7,130     $ 699,825  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     3,229     $ 563,455       6,091     $ 1,025,578  

Reinvestments

     12,219       2,036,170       11,383       1,844,601  

Redemptions

     (9,514     (1,657,821     (24,686     (4,135,523
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     5,934     $ 941,804       (7,212   $ (1,265,344
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class F

 

Sales

     89,764     $ 15,542,483       132,303     $ 22,113,886  

Reinvestments

     197,220       32,758,163       189,641       30,638,342  

Redemptions

     (229,763     (39,859,743     (486,568     (81,295,194
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     57,221     $ 8,440,903       (164,624   $ (28,542,966
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 22,527,153       $ (20,253,047
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-20


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 170.50     $ 168.01     $ 172.72     $ 162.91     $ 140.60     $ 129.68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     1.86       3.94  (b)      3.66       3.85       3.33       3.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     9.02       10.93       (3.83     9.94       22.92       11.49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     10.88       14.87       (0.17     13.79       26.25       14.83  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (4.55     (5.10     (4.54     (3.98     (3.94     (3.91

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (9.34     (7.28     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (13.89     (12.38     (4.54     (3.98     (3.94     (3.91
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 167.49     $ 170.50     $ 168.01     $ 172.72     $ 162.91     $ 140.60  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     6.38  (d)      9.20       (0.16     8.64       18.99       11.58  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.61  (e)      0.61       0.60       0.60       0.59       0.60  

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

     2.14  (e)      2.34  (b)      2.13       2.32       2.19       2.46  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     16  (d)(f)      35  (f)      41  (f)      34  (f)      53  (f)      20  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 182.3     $ 178.0     $ 165.9     $ 186.7     $ 185.5     $ 169.9  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 168.22     $ 165.89     $ 170.57     $ 160.94     $ 138.95     $ 128.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     1.62       3.48  (b)      3.20       3.40       2.92       2.97  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     8.90       10.77       (3.79     9.81       22.66       11.36  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     10.52       14.25       (0.59     13.21       25.58       14.33  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (4.12     (4.64     (4.09     (3.58     (3.59     (3.59

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (9.34     (7.28     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (13.46     (11.92     (4.09     (3.58     (3.59     (3.59
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 165.28     $ 168.22     $ 165.89     $ 170.57     $ 160.94     $ 138.95  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     6.25  (d)      8.92       (0.40     8.36       18.70       11.31  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.86  (e)      0.86       0.85       0.85       0.84       0.85  

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

     1.89  (e)      2.09  (b)      1.88       2.07       1.94       2.21  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     16  (d)(f)      35  (f)      41  (f)      34  (f)      53  (f)      20  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 230.0     $ 227.4     $ 223.0     $ 247.5     $ 252.6     $ 229.8  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-21


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 169.55     $ 167.11     $ 171.80     $ 162.06     $ 139.88     $ 129.04  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     1.72       3.67 (b)      3.39       3.59       3.09       3.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     8.97       10.86       (3.82     9.88       22.81       11.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     10.69       14.53       (0.43     13.47       25.90       14.56  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (4.29     (4.81     (4.26     (3.73     (3.72     (3.72

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (9.34     (7.28     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (13.63     (12.09     (4.26     (3.73     (3.72     (3.72
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 166.61     $ 169.55     $ 167.11     $ 171.80     $ 162.06     $ 139.88  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     6.30  (d)      9.03       (0.31     8.48       18.82       11.42  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.76  (e)      0.76       0.75       0.75       0.74       0.75  

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

     1.99  (e)      2.19  (b)      1.98       2.17       2.04       2.31  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     16  (d)(f)      35  (f)      41  (f)      34  (f)      53  (f)      20  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 26.8     $ 26.3     $ 27.1     $ 30.9     $ 32.5     $ 30.3  
     Class F  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 168.99     $ 166.59     $ 171.25     $ 161.54     $ 139.43     $ 128.64  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     1.67       3.57 (b)      3.29       3.50       3.00       3.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     8.94       10.83       (3.79     9.84       22.74       11.40  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     10.61       14.40       (0.50     13.34       25.74       14.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (4.19     (4.72     (4.16     (3.63     (3.63     (3.65

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (9.34     (7.28     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (13.53     (12.00     (4.16     (3.63     (3.63     (3.65
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 166.07     $ 168.99     $ 166.59     $ 171.25     $ 161.54     $ 139.43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     6.28  (d)      8.97       (0.35     8.42       18.75       11.36  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.81  (e)      0.81       0.80       0.80       0.79       0.80  

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

     1.94  (e)      2.14  (b)      1.93       2.12       1.99       2.26  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     16  (d)(f)      35  (f)      41  (f)      34  (f)      53  (f)      20  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 431.1     $ 429.0     $ 450.4     $ 524.7     $ 584.1     $ 571.1  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to $0.12 per share and 0.07% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions; excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rates would have been 15%, 34%, 37%, 25% and 45% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is MFS Total Return Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, E and F shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from pricing services selected by the Adviser pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board. These securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their closing prices as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to amortization of debt securities, paydown gain/loss reclasses, foreign currency transactions, real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments, convertible preferred stock, partnership transactions, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls - The Portfolio may enter into mortgage “dollar rolls” in which a Portfolio sells to-be-announced (“TBA”) mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon, and maturity) securities on a specified future date. For the duration of the transaction, or roll period, the Portfolio foregoes principal (including prepayments of principal) and interest paid on the securities sold. Dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions; gain or loss is recognized at the commencement of the term of the dollar roll and each time the mortgage-backed security is rolled.

Mortgage dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Portfolio is required to repurchase or reacquire may be less than the agreed-upon repurchase price of those securities and that the investment performance of securities purchased with proceeds from these transactions does not exceed the income, capital appreciation, and gain or loss that would have been realized on the securities transferred or sold, as applicable, as part of the treasury or mortgage dollar roll.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities - The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. These securities may include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”), and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by or payable from, mortgage loans on real property or other receivables. The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose the Portfolio to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

In one type of SMBS, one class receives all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). Because principal will not be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the book value of the security until maturity. These adjustments are netted against payments received for the IOs and the net amount is included in interest income on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities. Details of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities held by the Portfolio are included in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments.

The Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be negatively impacted by increased volatility of market prices and periods of illiquidity.

TBA Purchase & Forward Sale Commitments - The Portfolio may enter into TBA commitments to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA commitments are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases prior to the settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Portfolio’s other assets. TBA forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, according to the procedures described under “Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements”.

When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Securities - The Portfolio may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase commitment is made. The Portfolio may purchase securities under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Portfolio may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, the Portfolio will hold liquid assets in a segregated account with the Portfolio’s custodian, or set aside liquid assets in the Portfolio’s records, worth at least the equivalent of the amount due. The liquid assets will be monitored on a daily basis and adjusted as necessary to maintain the necessary value.

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $29,246,110. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

      Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to
30 Days
     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions              

Common Stocks

   $ (21,118,931   $      $      $      $ (21,118,931

Corporate Bonds & Notes

     (11,889,792                          (11,889,792

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies

     (38,427,129                          (38,427,129

Total

   $ (71,435,852   $      $      $      $ (71,435,852

Total Borrowings

   $ (71,435,852   $      $      $      $ (71,435,852

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

   $ (71,435,852
             

 

 

 

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“MSFTA”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities and delayed-delivery or secured borrowings transactions by and between the Portfolio and select counterparties. The MSFTA maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, including mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions but excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$43,154,465    $ 93,189,277      $ 44,219,696      $ 126,047,089  

The Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other accounts managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company, the subadviser to the Portfolio, that amounted to $57,134 in purchases which are included above.

Purchases and sales of mortgage dollar rolls and TBA transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

   Sales  
$8,016,602    $ 1,841,071  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$2,406,578      0.600   Of the first $250 million
     0.550   Of the next $500 million
     0.500   On amounts in excess of $750 million

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Massachusetts Financial Services Company is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, E, and F Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, E, and F Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, E, and F Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, E, and F Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.15% per year for Class E Shares, and 0.20% per year for Class F Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Total Return Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$23,651,455    $ 22,998,295      $ 36,096,955      $      $ 59,748,410      $ 22,998,295  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$22,482,035    $ 43,637,991      $ 108,718,338      $      $ 174,838,364  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
4,723,670      120,329        300,730  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     4,873,726        271,004  

Robert Boulware

     4,865,760        278,970  

Susan C. Gause

     4,878,426        266,305  

Nancy Hawthorne

     4,875,311        269,419  

Barbara A. Nugent

     4,879,360        265,370  

John Rosenthal

     4,876,771        267,960  

Linda B. Strumpf

     4,872,172        272,558  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     4,867,852        276,878  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, D and E shares of the MFS Value Portfolio returned 9.27%, 9.05%, 9.20%, and 9.17%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index1, returned 4.66%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

For the first time in many years, markets are experiencing synchronized global economic growth. The rebound in emerging markets (“EM”) economies has been more pronounced (despite the deceleration in Chinese growth at the end of the first half of 2017), helped by some larger economies (i.e., Brazil and Russia) emerging from recessions. At the same time, developed market (“DM”) economies continued to grow at or above potential. Market confidence increased in the U.S. after the presidential elections in November in anticipation of lower taxes, a lighter regulatory burden and increased infrastructure spending, boosting U.S. equities and corporate bond performance. While global inflation faded during the period as commodity prices, particularly oil, leveled off or declined, global growth remained relatively resilient. As a result, there have been more tightening signals and actions by DM central banks. The U.S. Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points at the end of the period, bringing the total number of quarter-percent hikes in the federal funds rate to four since December 2015. The European Central Bank appears set on announcing Quantitative Easing (“QE”) tapering in the fall of 2017. The Bank of England may also begin reducing monetary accommodation. Markets have been comforted (along with central banks) by the decline in fears of a populist wave in Europe after establishment candidates won the Dutch and French elections. European growth has reflected the more constructive political economic backdrop.

The headwind of a stronger U.S. dollar faded during the period while U.S. consumer spending held up well amid a modest increase in real wages and relatively low gasoline prices. Demand for autos tapered off from near-record territory at the end of the period, while the housing market continued its recovery amid relatively low mortgage rates and tight inventories. Global trade, which was sluggish early in the period, showed signs of improvement, a positive indicator of global economic activity and prospects. Receding fears that President Trump would follow through on various campaign threats and promises that were judged to be detrimental to EM, helped EM markets resume their upward trajectory, powered by strong inflows throughout the first half of 2017.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed its benchmark during the first half of 2017. An underweight allocation to the Energy sector aided performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index. Here, an underweight position in integrated oil and gas company Exxon Mobil boosted relative results.

The combination of strong stock selection and an overweight allocation to the Industrials sector also helped relative results. Within this sector, not owning diversified industrial conglomerate General Electric and holdings of diversified technology company 3M boosted relative performance.

Individual stocks that benefited relative returns included overweight holdings of tobacco company Philip Morris International and medical device maker Medtronic. Avoiding poor-performing telecommunication services provider AT&T furthered supported relative performance. The Portfolio’s holdings of global food company Nestle, consulting firm AON, automotive components manufacturer Delphi Automotive and chemical company PPG Industries also benefited relative performance.

An underweight allocation to the strong-performing Information Technology sector held back relative results. Here, underweighting enterprise software products maker Oracle and not owning strong-performing computer and personal electronics maker Apple and online information portal Yahoo hurt relative performance.

Elsewhere, individual stocks that detracted from relative performance included the Portfolio’s overweight holdings of financial services firm Goldman Sachs and oil field services company Schlumberger and not holding railroad company CSX and financial services firm Bank of America. The Portfolio’s ownership in shares of both global food company General Mills and auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts also dampened relative performance. Additionally, the Portfolio’s holdings of ground delivery service company United Parcel Service hurt relative performance.

Over the trailing six month period ending June 30, 2017, the three best-performing sectors at the end of last year—Financials, Telecom and Energy—have been among the worst performers through the first half of 2017. The S&P 500 Index has delivered a positive return in each of the first six months of this year—something that hasn’t occurred in more than two decades. Although the Value investment style has underperformed both Core and Growth thus far this year, the absolute level of returns—up nearly 5% in U.S. Dollar terms—remains robust.

At the end of the period, the Portfolio was overweight to Industrials, Financials, and Consumer Staples, while being most underweight Energy, Real Estate, and Utilities. Relative sector positioning reflects the investment team’s bottom up stock selection process rather than a reflection of any top-down macroeconomic view.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

Steven R. Gorham

Nevin P. Chitkara

Portfolio Managers

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 1000 VALUE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month       

1 Year

      

5 Year

      

10 Year

      

Since Inception2

 

MFS Value Portfolio

                          

Class A

       9.27          16.66          15.12          7.17           

Class B

       9.05          16.36          14.82                   8.13  

Class D

       9.20          16.53                            12.56  

Class E

       9.17          16.44          14.96                   8.25  

Russell 1000 Value Index

       4.66          15.53          13.94          5.57           

1 The Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged measure of the largest capitalized U.S. domiciled companies with a less than average growth orientation. Companies in this Index generally have a low price-to-book and price-to-earnings ratio, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth values.

2 Inception dates of the Class A, Class B, Class D and Class E shares are 7/20/98, 4/28/08, 4/26/13 and 4/28/08, respectively.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      4.6  
Philip Morris International, Inc.      3.7  
Johnson & Johnson      3.6  
Wells Fargo & Co.      3.3  
Accenture plc- Class A      2.6  
Medtronic plc      2.5  
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)      2.4  
Chubb, Ltd.      2.3  
U.S. Bancorp      2.2  
3M Co.      2.2  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Financials      30.0  
Industrials      15.9  
Health Care      15.5  
Consumer Staples      12.0  
Information Technology      7.1  
Consumer Discretionary      6.5  
Energy      4.7  
Materials      4.0  
Utilities      1.6  
Telecommunication Services      0.9  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

MFS Value Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.58    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,092.70        $ 3.01  
   Hypothetical*      0.58    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.92        $ 2.91  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.83    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,090.50        $ 4.30  
   Hypothetical*      0.83    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.68        $ 4.16  

Class D(a)

   Actual      0.68    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,092.00        $ 3.53  
   Hypothetical*      0.68    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.42        $ 3.41  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,091.70        $ 3.79  
   Hypothetical*      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.18        $ 3.66  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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MFS Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—98.6% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—3.6%  

Lockheed Martin Corp. (a)

    129,331     $ 35,903,579  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    164,756       42,294,513  

United Technologies Corp.

    323,101       39,453,863  
   

 

 

 
      117,651,955  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—1.5%  

United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B

    434,537       48,055,447  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—1.0%  

Delphi Automotive plc

    393,590       34,498,164  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—0.2%  

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (a)

    110,824       5,986,712  
   

 

 

 
Banks—13.7%  

Citigroup, Inc.

    1,052,634       70,400,162  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    1,659,015       151,633,971  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    399,274       49,857,344  

U.S. Bancorp

    1,400,755       72,727,200  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    1,949,543       108,024,178  
   

 

 

 
      452,642,855  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—1.6%  

Diageo plc

    1,153,170       34,089,290  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    167,742       19,372,523  
   

 

 

 
      53,461,813  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—2.2%  

Johnson Controls International plc (a)

    1,667,970       72,323,179  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—7.9%  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    758,225       38,684,639  

BlackRock, Inc.

    76,108       32,148,780  

Franklin Resources, Inc. (a)

    305,317       13,675,148  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    313,564       69,579,852  

Moody’s Corp. (a)

    195,692       23,811,803  

Nasdaq, Inc. (a)

    473,325       33,838,004  

S&P Global, Inc.

    53,707       7,840,685  

State Street Corp.

    339,197       30,436,147  

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (a)

    159,724       11,853,118  
   

 

 

 
      261,868,176  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—3.5%  

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.

    159,721       12,891,082  

Monsanto Co.

    109,542       12,965,391  

PPG Industries, Inc. (a)

    577,341       63,484,416  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    74,731       26,227,592  
   

 

 

 
      115,568,481  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—1.0%  

American Express Co.

    380,852       32,082,972  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—0.5%  

Crown Holdings, Inc. (b)

    270,206       16,120,490  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.8%  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    626,790     27,992,441  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—1.6%  

Duke Energy Corp.

    501,874       41,951,648  

Xcel Energy, Inc. (a)

    225,723       10,356,171  
   

 

 

 
      52,307,819  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.9%  

Eaton Corp. plc

    390,297       30,376,816  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—1.5%  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    733,537       48,296,076  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.4%  

Public Storage

    61,651       12,856,083  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—1.6%  

CVS Health Corp.

    647,677       52,112,091  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—3.8%  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    278,016       11,504,302  

Danone S.A.

    203,167       15,271,937  

General Mills, Inc. (a)

    486,702       26,963,291  

J.M. Smucker Co. (The)

    112,827       13,350,819  

Nestle S.A.

    666,506       58,059,337  
   

 

 

 
      125,149,686  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—5.2%  

Abbott Laboratories

    1,087,363       52,856,715  

Danaher Corp. (a)

    420,092       35,451,564  

Medtronic plc

    950,196       84,329,895  
   

 

 

 
      172,638,174  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—1.9%  

Cigna Corp.

    114,406       19,150,420  

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a) (b)

    256,737       16,390,090  

McKesson Corp.

    144,279       23,739,667  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    27,859       5,165,616  
   

 

 

 
      64,445,793  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—0.2%  

Newell Brands, Inc. (a)

    112,056       6,008,443  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—0.5%  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    185,969       16,207,198  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—4.0%  

3M Co. (a)

    348,633       72,581,904  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    444,871       59,296,856  
   

 

 

 
      131,878,760  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—7.5%  

Aon plc (a)

    445,912       59,284,000  

Chubb, Ltd.

    523,046       76,040,427  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    294,870       31,887,242  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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MFS Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description  

Shares

    Value  
Insurance—(Continued)  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

    629,950     $ 79,707,574  
   

 

 

 
      246,919,243  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—5.6%  

Accenture plc - Class A

    698,132       86,344,966  

Amdocs, Ltd.

    127,993       8,250,429  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. - Class A

    203,343       13,501,975  

DXC Technology Co.

    101,718       7,803,805  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    378,358       32,311,773  

Fiserv, Inc. (b)

    129,267       15,814,525  

International Business Machines Corp.

    131,549       20,236,182  
   

 

 

 
      184,263,655  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—1.2%  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    235,906       41,158,520  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—2.0%  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    200,180       28,675,785  

Ingersoll-Rand plc

    219,360       20,047,310  

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

    133,161       18,739,748  
   

 

 

 
      67,462,843  
   

 

 

 
Media—4.2%  

Comcast Corp. - Class A

    1,123,934       43,743,511  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) (a)

    675,486       16,616,956  

Omnicom Group, Inc. (a)

    524,903       43,514,459  

Time Warner, Inc.

    281,671       28,282,585  

Walt Disney Co. (The)

    72,704       7,724,800  
   

 

 

 
      139,882,311  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.2%  

Target Corp.

    147,394       7,707,232  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—3.2%  

Chevron Corp.

    255,797       26,687,301  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    314,130       28,435,047  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    370,968       29,948,247  

Occidental Petroleum Corp. (a)

    372,040       22,274,035  
   

 

 

 
      107,344,630  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.4%  

Coty, Inc. - Class A (a)

    703,397       13,195,728  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—7.1%  

Johnson & Johnson

    902,598       119,404,689  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    488,629       31,316,233  

Novartis AG

    94,325       7,876,983  

Pfizer, Inc.

    2,084,224       70,009,084  

Roche Holding AG

    27,065       6,910,671  
   

 

 

 
      235,517,660  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.5%  

Equifax, Inc. (a)

    109,200     15,006,264  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—1.3%  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    242,792       19,678,292  

Union Pacific Corp.

    220,595       24,025,001  
   

 

 

 
      43,703,293  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—1.3%  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

    553,787       42,602,834  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.2%  

Oracle Corp.

    141,881       7,113,913  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—0.2%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (a)

    59,647       6,954,244  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.4%  

Hanesbrands, Inc. (a)

    616,249       14,272,327  
   

 

 

 
Tobacco—4.2%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    221,169       16,470,456  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    1,031,947       121,202,175  
   

 

 

 
      137,672,631  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $2,318,748,042)

      3,261,306,952  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—0.7%  
Discount Note—0.7%  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.439%, 07/03/17 (c)

    25,151,000       25,150,092  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $25,150,092)

      25,150,092  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—5.1%  
Certificates of Deposit—2.8%  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (e)

    6,000,000       6,001,104  

Bank of Nova Scotia Houston
1.492%, 11/03/17 (e)

    5,000,000       5,004,936  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    3,290,175       3,263,618  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (e)

    9,000,000       9,008,784  

BNP Paribas New York
1.524%, 08/04/17 (e)

    3,500,000       3,500,417  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (e)

    1,000,000       1,001,125  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.466%, 10/25/17 (e)

    2,500,000       2,500,148  

1.959%, 08/16/17 (e)

    2,804,405       2,802,341  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    3,000,000     $ 2,999,970  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (e)

    1,200,000       1,200,150  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    996,562       997,810  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    7,500,000       7,500,000  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (e)

    300,000       300,182  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (e)

    5,000,000       4,997,700  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (e)

    6,000,000       6,004,860  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (e)

    10,900,000       10,907,848  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
1.480%, 08/09/17

    2,422,160       2,400,552  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (e)

    3,000,000       3,001,167  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.342%, 11/16/17 (e)

    1,000,000       999,937  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (e)

    2,000,000       2,000,512  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (e)

    5,000,000       5,001,505  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (e)

    8,500,000       8,506,315  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (e)

    1,750,000       1,751,565  
   

 

 

 
      93,652,526  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.3%  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    2,990,522       2,999,022  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    7,000,000       7,005,454  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (e)

    11,600,000       11,600,673  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (e)

    3,500,000       3,501,209  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (e)

    4,000,000       3,999,708  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (e)

    3,500,000       3,500,210  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.434%, 09/07/17 (e)

    4,300,000       4,301,721  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.230%, 07/07/17

    2,990,673       2,999,298  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (e)

    3,250,000       3,253,240  
   

 

 

 
      43,160,535  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—0.5%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $373,858 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $389,145 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $381,301.

    373,824     373,824  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $3,238,000 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $3,520,000.

    3,200,000       3,200,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $100,010 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $101,673 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $102,000.

    100,000       100,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $4,003,100 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $869 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $4,447,294

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,009,690 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,200,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,032,395 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,200,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $4,030,590 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $4,400,000.

    4,000,000       4,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      15,673,824  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.5%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    100,000       100,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Nordea Bank New York
1.050%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/25/17

    2,500,000       2,500,000  

1.330%, 07/26/17

    4,650,000       4,650,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (d)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—(Continued)  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000     $ 2,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      15,250,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $167,682,653)

      167,736,885  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—104.4%
(Cost $2,511,580,787) (f)

      3,454,193,929  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(4.4)%

      (145,486,320
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 3,308,707,609  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $164,305,449 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $167,718,321. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(d)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(e)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(f)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $2,511,580,787. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $979,850,607 and $(37,237,465), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $942,613,142.

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks           

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 117,651,955      $ —       $ —        $ 117,651,955  

Air Freight & Logistics

     48,055,447        —         —          48,055,447  

Auto Components

     34,498,164        —         —          34,498,164  

Automobiles

     5,986,712        —         —          5,986,712  

Banks

     452,642,855        —         —          452,642,855  

Beverages

     19,372,523        34,089,290       —          53,461,813  

Building Products

     72,323,179        —         —          72,323,179  

Capital Markets

     261,868,176        —         —          261,868,176  

Chemicals

     115,568,481        —         —          115,568,481  

Consumer Finance

     32,082,972        —         —          32,082,972  

Containers & Packaging

     16,120,490        —         —          16,120,490  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

     27,992,441        —         —          27,992,441  

Electric Utilities

     52,307,819        —         —          52,307,819  

Electrical Equipment

     30,376,816        —         —          30,376,816  

Energy Equipment & Services

     48,296,076        —         —          48,296,076  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     12,856,083        —         —          12,856,083  

Food & Staples Retailing

     52,112,091        —         —          52,112,091  

Food Products

     51,818,412        73,331,274       —          125,149,686  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     172,638,174        —         —          172,638,174  

Health Care Providers & Services

     64,445,793        —         —          64,445,793  

Household Durables

     6,008,443        —         —          6,008,443  

Household Products

     16,207,198        —         —          16,207,198  

Industrial Conglomerates

     131,878,760        —         —          131,878,760  

Insurance

     246,919,243        —         —          246,919,243  

IT Services

     184,263,655        —         —          184,263,655  

Life Sciences Tools & Services

     41,158,520        —         —          41,158,520  

Machinery

     67,462,843        —         —          67,462,843  

Media

     139,882,311        —         —          139,882,311  

Multiline Retail

     7,707,232        —         —          7,707,232  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     107,344,630        —         —          107,344,630  

Personal Products

     13,195,728        —         —          13,195,728  

Pharmaceuticals

     220,730,006        14,787,654       —          235,517,660  

Professional Services

     15,006,264        —         —          15,006,264  

Road & Rail

     43,703,293        —         —          43,703,293  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     42,602,834        —         —          42,602,834  

Software

     7,113,913        —         —          7,113,913  

Specialty Retail

     6,954,244        —         —          6,954,244  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

     14,272,327        —         —          14,272,327  

Tobacco

     137,672,631        —         —          137,672,631  

Total Common Stocks

     3,139,098,734        122,208,218       —          3,261,306,952  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          25,150,092       —          25,150,092  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          167,736,885       —          167,736,885  

Total Investments

   $ 3,139,098,734      $ 315,095,195     $ —        $ 3,454,193,929  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (167,718,321   $ —        $ (167,718,321

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 3,454,193,929  

Cash

     154,274  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     19,107,889  

Fund shares sold

     182,392  

Dividends

     6,167,919  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     3,479,806,403  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     167,718,321  

Payables for:

 

Fund shares redeemed

     1,198,910  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     1,509,106  

Distribution and service fees

     179,556  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     159,431  

Other expenses

     333,470  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     171,098,794  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 3,308,707,609  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 2,238,600,199  

Undistributed net investment income

     27,665,323  

Accumulated net realized gain

     99,858,363  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     942,583,724  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 3,308,707,609  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 2,395,278,153  

Class B

     830,241,964  

Class D

     14,760,444  

Class E

     68,427,048  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     155,560,424  

Class B

     54,545,156  

Class D

     961,631  

Class E

     4,470,199  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption
Price Per Share

 

Class A

   $ 15.40  

Class B

     15.22  

Class D

     15.35  

Class E

     15.31  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $2,511,580,787.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $164,305,449.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 36,432,359  

Interest

     86,090  

Securities lending income

     498,088  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     37,016,537  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     11,023,411  

Administration fees

     50,013  

Custodian and accounting fees

     88,910  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     1,016,111  

Distribution and service fees—Class D

     7,226  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     50,313  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     85,960  

Insurance

     10,470  

Miscellaneous

     24,859  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     12,422,925  

Less management fee waiver

     (2,178,827

Less broker commission recapture

     (36,446
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     10,207,652  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     26,808,885  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain on:  

Investments

     101,234,204  

Foreign currency transactions

     4,588  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     101,238,792  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     152,727,122  

Foreign currency transactions

     101,000  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     152,828,122  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     254,066,914  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 280,875,799  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $372,969.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 26,808,885     $ 66,342,223  

Net realized gain

     101,238,792       198,352,863  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     152,828,122       141,293,905  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     280,875,799       405,988,991  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (48,171,616     (49,437,763

Class B

     (15,050,267     (15,441,649

Class D

     (284,067     (312,156

Class E

     (1,292,093     (1,387,482

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (142,220,961     (197,201,744

Class B

     (50,100,219     (69,294,401

Class D

     (880,607     (1,306,868

Class E

     (4,108,194     (5,965,342
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (262,108,024     (340,347,405
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     182,269,955       3,928,365  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     201,037,730       69,569,951  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     3,107,669,879       3,038,099,928  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 3,308,707,609     $ 3,107,669,879  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 27,665,323     $ 65,654,481  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     6,665,685     $ 107,554,775       2,740,550     $ 40,952,732  

Reinvestments

     12,379,231       190,392,577       17,504,578       246,639,507  

Redemptions

     (8,600,317     (136,834,415     (22,073,025     (331,716,371
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     10,444,599     $ 161,112,937       (1,827,897   $ (44,124,132
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     1,225,518     $ 19,198,214       5,538,629     $ 82,344,094  

Reinvestments

     4,283,398       65,150,486       6,074,268       84,736,050  

Redemptions

     (4,096,140     (64,492,064     (7,981,193     (117,959,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     1,412,776     $ 19,856,636       3,631,704     $ 49,120,777  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class D

 

Sales

     8,737     $ 139,662       45,140     $ 685,564  

Reinvestments

     75,973       1,164,674       115,233       1,619,024  

Redemptions

     (65,602     (1,042,957     (192,125     (2,857,392
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     19,108     $ 261,379       (31,752   $ (552,804
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     92,569     $ 1,476,736       200,827     $ 2,991,361  

Reinvestments

     353,191       5,400,287       524,452       7,352,824  

Redemptions

     (369,466     (5,838,020     (731,067     (10,859,661
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     76,294     $ 1,039,003       (5,788   $ (515,476
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 182,269,955       $ 3,928,365  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 15.31     $ 15.09     $ 18.38      $ 17.75      $ 13.80      $ 12.23  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.14       0.34  (b)      0.31        0.43        0.30        0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.28       1.68       (0.23      1.36        4.46        1.72  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.42       2.02       0.08        1.79        4.76        2.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.34     (0.36     (0.50      (0.31      (0.30      (0.26

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.99     (1.44     (2.87      (0.85      (0.51      (0.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.33     (1.80     (3.37      (1.16      (0.81      (0.44
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 15.40     $ 15.31     $ 15.09      $ 18.38      $ 17.75      $ 13.80  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     9.27  (d)      14.39       (0.15      10.81        35.73        16.65  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.72  (e)      0.72       0.72        0.72        0.72        0.73  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.58  (e)      0.58       0.58        0.58        0.58        0.60  

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

     1.77  (e)      2.25  (b)      1.87        2.49        1.92        2.21  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     7  (d)      14       12        12        17        16  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 2,395.3     $ 2,222.2     $ 2,218.1      $ 2,493.9      $ 3,074.8      $ 2,363.0  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 15.14     $ 14.94     $ 18.22      $ 17.61      $ 13.70      $ 12.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.12       0.30  (b)      0.27        0.37        0.27        0.26  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.25       1.66       (0.23      1.36        4.41        1.70  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.37       1.96       0.04        1.73        4.68        1.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.30     (0.32     (0.45      (0.27      (0.26      (0.23

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.99     (1.44     (2.87      (0.85      (0.51      (0.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.29     (1.76     (3.32      (1.12      (0.77      (0.41
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 15.22     $ 15.14     $ 14.94      $ 18.22      $ 17.61      $ 13.70  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     9.05  (d)      14.10       (0.36      10.56        35.38        16.32  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.97  (e)      0.97       0.97        0.97        0.97        0.98  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.83  (e)      0.83       0.83        0.83        0.83        0.85  

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

     1.52  (e)      2.01  (b)      1.62        2.16        1.68        1.96  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     7  (d)      14       12        12        17        16  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 830.2     $ 804.2     $ 739.3      $ 798.0      $ 795.9      $ 250.2  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                       
     Class D  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013(g)        

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 15.26     $ 15.05     $ 18.33      $ 17.71      $ 14.88    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.13       0.32  (b)      0.29        0.41        0.20    

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.27       1.67       (0.22      1.35        2.63    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total from investment operations

     1.40       1.99       0.07        1.76        2.83    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Less Distributions

 

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.32     (0.34     (0.48      (0.29      0.00    

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.99     (1.44     (2.87      (0.85      0.00    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total distributions

     (1.31     (1.78     (3.35      (1.14      0.00    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 15.35     $ 15.26     $ 15.05      $ 18.33      $ 17.71    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Return (%) (c)

     9.20  (d)      14.23       (0.20      10.69        19.02  (d)   

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.82  (e)      0.82       0.82        0.82        0.82  (e)   

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.68  (e)      0.68       0.68        0.68        0.68  (e)   

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

     1.67  (e)      2.15  (b)      1.77        2.34        1.80  (e)   

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     7  (d)      14       12        12        17    

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 14.8     $ 14.4     $ 14.7      $ 16.8      $ 18.6    
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 15.22     $ 15.01     $ 18.29      $ 17.67      $ 13.73     $ 12.18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.13       0.31  (b)      0.29        0.40        0.28       0.27  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.26       1.67       (0.23      1.35        4.45       1.70  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.39       1.98       0.06        1.75        4.73       1.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.31     (0.33     (0.47      (0.28      (0.28     (0.24

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (0.99     (1.44     (2.87      (0.85      (0.51     (0.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.30     (1.77     (3.34      (1.13      (0.79     (0.42
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 15.31     $ 15.22     $ 15.01      $ 18.29      $ 17.67     $ 13.73  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     9.17  (d)      14.20       (0.27      10.63        35.63       16.39  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.87  (e)      0.87       0.87        0.87        0.87       0.88  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.73  (e)      0.73       0.73        0.73        0.73       0.75  

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

     1.62  (e)      2.10  (b)      1.72        2.28        1.81       2.05  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     7  (d)      14       12        12        17       16  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 68.4     $ 66.9     $ 66.0      $ 78.0      $ 83.5     $ 57.0  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.01% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Commencement of operations was April 26, 2013.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is MFS Value Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, D and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, distribution re-designations, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

MFS Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $15,673,824. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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MFS Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 216,587,759      $ 0      $ 274,721,112  

The Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other accounts managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company, the subadviser to the Portfolio, that amounted to $1,018,400 in purchases and $2,498,577 in sales of investments, which are included above, and resulted in realized gains of $1,284,135.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other affiliated Portfolios. These amounted to $19,017,408 in purchases of investments, which are included above.

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$11,023,411      0.750   Of the first $250 million
     0.700   Of the next $2.25 billion
     0.675   Of the next $2.5 billion
     0.650   On amounts in excess of $5 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Massachusetts Financial Services Company (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

 

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MFS Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum    Average Daily Net Assets
0.100%    On the first $200 million
0.125%    On the next $50 million
0.075%    On the next $1.25 billion
0.200%    On the next $1 billion
0.175%    On the next $2.5 billion
0.150%    On amounts in excess of $5 billion

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, D, and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, D, and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, D, and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, D, and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.10% per year for Class D Shares, and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$71,154,565    $ 93,281,069      $ 269,192,840      $ 494,775,678      $ 340,347,405      $ 588,056,747  

 

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MFS Value Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$65,806,659    $ 196,886,312      $ 788,798,842      $      $ 1,051,491,813  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
189,457,882      4,252,599        13,037,995  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     193,196,426        13,552,050  

Robert Boulware

     192,944,725        13,803,751  

Susan C. Gause

     194,727,932        12,020,544  

Nancy Hawthorne

     193,266,662        13,481,814  

Barbara A. Nugent

     194,729,058        12,019,418  

John Rosenthal

     194,474,998        12,273,478  

Linda B. Strumpf

     193,388,063        13,360,413  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     193,091,448        13,657,028  

 

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Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Managed by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio returned 5.07%, 4.95%, and 5.02%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index1, returned 0.54%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

Despite periods of volatility, the U.S. stock market generated strong results during the reporting period. Investor sentiment was buoyed by solid corporate profits and improving global fundamentals. These factors eclipsed concerns whether the Trump administration’s growth initiatives would be scaled back or delayed. In addition, the market overcame a number of potential headwinds, including two interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve that occurred in March and June and several geopolitical events. The overall U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, gained 9.34% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. This marked the S&P 500’s best first half advance since 2013. Small-cap stocks lagged the overall stock market, as the Russell 2000 Index gained 4.99% during the reporting period. There was a significant dispersion between small-cap growth and value stocks, as the Russell 2000 Growth and Value Indexes returned 9.97% and 0.54%, respectively.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed the Russell 2000 Value Index during the reporting period. Both sector allocation and stock selection contributed to the Portfolio’s relative performance. An overweight allocation to Health Care and an underweight allocation to Energy were the largest contributors to relative performance. Within the Health Care sector, the Portfolio’s overweight to health care equipment & supplies names was the most beneficial for results. An underweight to Energy was rewarded as the sector meaningfully lagged the Index. On the downside, a lack of exposure to Utilities detracted from results, as the sector outperformed on the back of falling long-term interest rates. Further, an overweight to Consumer Staples was a headwind for results over the period. We believe investors are becoming increasingly concerned with the long-term outlook for certain consumer staple companies, particularly packaged food companies, as consumer tastes have shifted away from processed foods and towards perishable items like fruits and vegetables.

The Portfolio’s stock selection in the Consumer Staples, Information Technology (“IT”) and Energy sectors were the most additive to relative performance. In the Consumer Staples sector, the Portfolio’s exposure to household product companies generated the strongest relative returns. In the IT sector, the Portfolio’s software and electronic equipment instruments & components holdings aided performance. Within the Energy sector, the Portfolio’s energy equipment & services holdings were the top performers. Conversely, stock selection in Consumer Discretionary and Financials sectors were the only two sectors that detracted from performance over the reporting period. In our view, the Consumer Discretionary sector has undergone tremendous change during the past few years, most notably the pressures that have stemmed from the explosion of e-commerce trends (the “Amazon effect”). As a result, we have positioned the Portfolio to have limited exposure to companies that either directly or indirectly competed with Amazon or other e-commerce models. In the Financials sector, the Portfolio’s holdings in the banks and insurance industries performed poorly.

At the individual stock level, IDEXX Laboratories, MarketAxess Holdings, and Toro produced strong returns over the period. IDEXX Laboratories is the leading provider of diagnostic instruments and consumables to veterinarians. The company benefited from strong secular demand in companion health diagnostics, leveraged its industry-leading product innovation and sales force to increase market share, and was a strong capital allocator. The stock outperformed during the period due to strong earnings results. MarketAxess Holdings operates the dominant electronic trading platform for institutional corporate bond trading. It is a beneficiary of e-trading adoption, which has grown steadily but we believe is still relatively underpenetrated. The company has the broadest network of dealer and buy-side clients, strong organic growth, high incremental operating margins, low capital intensity and a debt-free balance sheet. The stock performed well during the period due to continued strong operating results which meaningfully drove up earnings estimates. Toro is a leading global provider of outdoor equipment for turf, snow, golf, irrigation and construction applications. In our view, Toro is a high quality, cash generative company with strong brands, superior innovation, strong customer intimacy and history of returning cash to shareholders. The stock outperformed during the period as the company delivered stronger than expected earnings results and raised its fiscal year 2017 outlook.

A number of individual holdings were negative for performance due to company-specific issues. These included Tractor Supply Company, Bank of the Ozarks and Manhattan Associates. Tractor Supply Company operates retail stores focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. In our view, the retailer operates with limited e-commerce risk. The stock performed poorly, as the company delivered disappointing results due to weather-related weakness in specific geographic markets. Bank of the Ozarks underwrites complex real estate loans utilizing a highly disciplined process for screening, structuring and servicing these loans. The strategy has contributed to a long, consistent track record of above-average growth and profitability and low credit losses. The stock underperformed in the period due to renewed market concerns about the economy and its implications for faster-growing commercial real estate. We continued to believe the company is relatively well positioned in terms of growth, operating returns and credit risk due to its differentiated focus and highly rigorous approach to risk management. Manhattan Associates provides software solutions that enable the efficient movement of goods through the supply chain. During the first half of 2017, Manhattan Associates reported respectable results. However, it provided guidance that implied a slowdown in its

 

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Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Managed by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

business. Additionally, concerns regarding the health of its retail customers weighed heavily on its shares during the period.

In terms of Portfolio changes, we made a number of adjustments on the margin throughout the reporting period; however the changes resulted in no significant changes to the Portfolio’s sector positioning. As of June 30, 2017, we continued to maintain a diversified portfolio that emphasizes companies that consistently generate solid free cash flow, are profitable, and maintain conservative balance sheets.

Judith M. Vale,

Robert W. D’Alelio

Brett S. Reiner

Gregory G. Spiegel

Portfolio Managers

Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 2000 VALUE INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio                      

Class A

       5.07          17.74          13.05          4.56  

Class B

       4.95          17.40          12.77          4.30  

Class E

       5.02          17.53          12.89          4.41  
Russell 2000 Value Index        0.54          24.86          13.39          5.92  

1 The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of those Russell 2000 companies that have lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.      2.3  
Pool Corp.      2.1  
Fair Isaac Corp.      1.8  
Sensient Technologies Corp.      1.8  
Tyler Technologies, Inc.      1.7  
Bank of Hawaii Corp.      1.7  
Toro Co. (The)      1.7  
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.      1.6  
Littelfuse, Inc.      1.6  
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.      1.5  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Industrials      21.0  
Information Technology      19.1  
Financials      17.7  
Health Care      12.8  
Consumer Discretionary      11.9  
Materials      7.5  
Consumer Staples      6.4  
Energy      2.0  
Real Estate      0.3  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

  

  

   Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.84    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,050.70        $ 4.27  
   Hypothetical*      0.84    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.63        $ 4.21  

Class B(a)

   Actual      1.09    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,049.50        $ 5.54  
   Hypothetical*      1.09    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.39        $ 5.46  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.99    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,050.20        $ 5.03  
   Hypothetical*      0.99    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.89        $ 4.96  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—98.7% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—0.3%  

Astronics Corp. (a)

    128,427     $ 3,913,171  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.6%  

Forward Air Corp.

    134,571       7,169,943  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.6%  

Allegiant Travel Co.

    48,400       6,563,040  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—1.6%  

Fox Factory Holding Corp. (a)

    27,670       985,052  

Gentex Corp.

    233,225       4,424,278  

LCI Industries

    130,295       13,342,208  
   

 

 

 
      18,751,538  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—0.5%  

Thor Industries, Inc.

    53,990       5,643,035  
   

 

 

 
Banks—13.2%  

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

    237,570       19,711,183  

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

    327,861       15,366,845  

BankUnited, Inc.

    238,970       8,055,679  

BOK Financial Corp.

    153,932       12,950,299  

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

    144,900       5,774,265  

Community Bank System, Inc.

    181,907       10,144,953  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

    184,363       17,313,529  

CVB Financial Corp.

    660,920       14,824,435  

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

    315,150       13,929,630  

First Hawaiian, Inc.

    93,890       2,874,912  

FNB Corp.

    732,858       10,377,269  

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

    104,160       3,813,298  

Lakeland Financial Corp.

    27,575       1,265,141  

LegacyTexas Financial Group, Inc.

    256,130       9,766,237  

PacWest Bancorp

    178,008       8,312,974  
   

 

 

 
      154,480,649  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.6%  

MGP Ingredients, Inc.

    147,310       7,537,853  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—2.0%  

A.O. Smith Corp.

    189,765       10,689,463  

AAON, Inc.

    269,077       9,915,487  

Patrick Industries, Inc. (a)

    39,765       2,896,880  
   

 

 

 
      23,501,830  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—3.0%  

Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc. - Class A

    177,460       5,448,022  

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

    53,330       8,862,379  

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

    84,090       2,934,741  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    76,160       15,315,776  

OM Asset Management plc

    194,100       2,884,326  
   

 

 

 
      35,445,244  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—3.7%  

Balchem Corp.

    141,133       10,967,445  

Chase Corp.

    14,480       1,545,016  
Chemicals—(Continued)  

NewMarket Corp.

    6,647     3,060,811  

Quaker Chemical Corp.

    47,695       6,926,745  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

    257,010       20,697,015  
   

 

 

 
      43,197,032  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—3.8%  

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

    255,889       11,983,282  

MSA Safety, Inc.

    13,120       1,064,950  

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.

    214,365       6,160,850  

Rollins, Inc.

    416,640       16,961,415  

UniFirst Corp.

    54,740       7,701,918  
   

 

 

 
      43,872,415  
   

 

 

 
Communications Equipment—1.3%  

NetScout Systems, Inc. (a)

    447,170       15,382,648  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—0.9%  

Valmont Industries, Inc.

    71,235       10,656,756  
   

 

 

 
Construction Materials—1.4%  

Eagle Materials, Inc.

    174,535       16,130,525  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—1.3%  

AptarGroup, Inc.

    178,104       15,470,113  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—2.1%  

Pool Corp.

    211,785       24,899,562  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—0.5%  

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (a)

    68,795       5,311,662  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.7%  

AZZ, Inc.

    143,115       7,985,817  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—4.5%  

Cognex Corp.

    142,095       12,063,866  

Littelfuse, Inc.

    111,255       18,357,075  

Rogers Corp. (a)

    120,520       13,090,882  

Zebra Technologies Corp. - Class A (a)

    95,082       9,557,643  
   

 

 

 
      53,069,466  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—0.7%  

Pason Systems, Inc.

    529,875       7,948,125  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—3.0%  

Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (a)

    329,470       7,515,211  

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (a)

    130,570       5,170,572  

Calavo Growers, Inc.

    116,855       8,068,838  

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

    59,054       7,799,262  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

    57,480       7,048,197  
   

 

 

 
      35,602,080  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—6.4%  

Abaxis, Inc.

    57,609       3,054,429  

Atrion Corp.

    6,805       4,377,657  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—(Continued)  

Cantel Medical Corp.

    99,102     $ 7,721,037  

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

    109,910       7,126,564  

Haemonetics Corp. (a)

    115,231       4,550,472  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    110,720       17,872,422  

Neogen Corp. (a)

    41,900       2,895,709  

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

    284,396       26,881,110  
   

 

 

 
      74,479,400  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—3.2%  

Chemed Corp.

    79,830       16,327,630  

Henry Schein, Inc. (a)

    66,075       12,093,046  

Surgery Partners, Inc. (a)

    121,130       2,755,708  

Tivity Health, Inc. (a)

    18,720       745,992  

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

    83,525       5,044,910  
   

 

 

 
      36,967,286  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—2.8%  

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)

    159,150       8,005,245  

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

    53,855       9,007,249  

Papa John’s International, Inc.

    87,125       6,252,090  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

    187,280       9,541,916  
   

 

 

 
      32,806,500  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—2.7%  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    362,935       18,829,068  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    148,625       7,136,973  

WD-40 Co.

    46,475       5,128,516  
   

 

 

 
      31,094,557  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—0.4%  

Raven Industries, Inc.

    146,209       4,868,760  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—1.4%  

AMERISAFE, Inc.

    92,630       5,275,279  

RLI Corp.

    209,470       11,441,251  
   

 

 

 
      16,716,530  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—1.3%  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    144,505       15,009,734  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—2.5%  

Bio-Techne Corp.

    143,390       16,848,325  

ICON plc (a)

    116,937       11,435,269  

PAREXEL International Corp. (a)

    4,975       432,377  
   

 

 

 
      28,715,971  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—8.8%  

Donaldson Co., Inc.

    112,925       5,142,605  

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

    123,660       5,119,524  

Graco, Inc.

    66,445       7,261,110  

Lindsay Corp.

    18,440       1,645,770  

Middleby Corp. (The) (a)

    107,140       13,018,581  

Nordson Corp.

    98,627       11,965,428  

RBC Bearings, Inc. (a)

    152,605       15,529,085  
Machinery—(Continued)  

Tennant Co.

    86,923     6,414,917  

Toro Co. (The)

    282,800       19,595,212  

Wabtec Corp.

    180,255       16,493,332  
   

 

 

 
      102,185,564  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.5%  

Kirby Corp. (a)

    81,170       5,426,215  
   

 

 

 
Media—2.2%  

Cable One, Inc.

    5,280       3,753,552  

Gray Television, Inc. (a)

    466,685       6,393,584  

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. - Class A

    260,915       15,602,717  
   

 

 

 
      25,749,853  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.2%  

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

    37,165       2,426,875  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—1.4%  

Centennial Resource Development, Inc. - Class A (a)

    212,730       3,365,389  

Matador Resources Co. (a)

    394,955       8,440,188  

RSP Permian, Inc. (a)

    133,250       4,299,977  
   

 

 

 
      16,105,554  
   

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products—0.9%  

Stella-Jones, Inc.

    298,745       10,196,217  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.8%  

Heska Corp. (a)

    34,925       3,564,795  

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (a)

    104,275       5,506,762  
   

 

 

 
      9,071,557  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.9%  

Exponent, Inc.

    173,301       10,103,448  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.3%  

FirstService Corp.

    59,375       3,798,813  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.2%  

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. - Class A (a)

    27,690       1,893,719  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—2.3%  

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

    39,510       2,917,023  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    108,230       7,283,879  

Power Integrations, Inc.

    227,480       16,583,292  
   

 

 

 
      26,784,194  
   

 

 

 
Software—9.6%  

Aspen Technology, Inc. (a)

    280,935       15,524,468  

Blackbaud, Inc.

    58,440       5,011,230  

Computer Modelling Group, Ltd.

    367,180       2,823,284  

Constellation Software, Inc.

    27,105       14,179,752  

Fair Isaac Corp.

    154,255       21,504,690  

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (a)

    364,526       17,519,120  

Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.

    285,158       5,218,391  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description       
Shares
    Value  
Software—(Continued)  

Nice, Ltd. (ADR)

    37,880     $ 2,981,914  

Qualys, Inc. (a)

    179,675       7,330,740  

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a)

    115,775       20,338,194  
   

 

 

 
      112,431,783  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—2.2%  

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a)

    88,370       4,997,323  

Lithia Motors, Inc. - Class A

    111,305       10,488,270  

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

    95,060       3,968,755  

Tractor Supply Co.

    107,275       5,815,378  
   

 

 

 
      25,269,726  
   

 

 

 
Trading Companies & Distributors—1.4%  

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

    65,861       3,889,092  

Richelieu Hardware, Ltd.

    1,635       37,905  

Watsco, Inc.

    82,030       12,649,026  
   

 

 

 
      16,576,023  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $765,206,611)

      1,151,210,783  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—1.0%  
Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreement—1.0%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $11,966,493 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $12,230,000 U.S. Treasury Note at 0.750% due 03/31/18 with a value of $12,208,328.

    11,966,373     11,966,373  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $11,966,373)

      11,966,373  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—99.7%
(Cost $777,172,984) (b)

      1,163,177,156  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—0.3%

      3,556,731  
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,166,733,887  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $777,172,984. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $402,898,999 and $(16,894,827), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $386,004,172.
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 1,151,210,783      $ —        $ —        $ 1,151,210,783  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     —          11,966,373        —          11,966,373  

Total Investments

   $ 1,151,210,783      $ 11,966,373      $ —        $ 1,163,177,156  
                                     

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a)

   $ 1,163,177,156  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     6,737,625  

Fund shares sold

     699,494  

Dividends and interest

     394,976  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,171,009,251  

Liabilities

 

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     2,148,512  

Fund shares redeemed

     928,102  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     774,129  

Distribution and service fees

     79,231  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     131,290  

Other expenses

     214,100  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     4,275,364  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,166,733,887  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 708,402,705  

Undistributed net investment income

     1,126,421  

Accumulated net realized gain

     71,200,589  

Unrealized appreciation on investments

     386,004,172  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,166,733,887  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 746,502,629  

Class B

     329,047,630  

Class E

     91,183,628  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     36,299,780  

Class B

     16,271,822  

Class E

     4,485,228  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 20.56  

Class B

     20.22  

Class E

     20.33  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $777,172,984.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 6,536,240  

Interest

     5,475  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     6,541,715  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     4,775,374  

Administration fees

     18,680  

Custodian and accounting fees

     45,432  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     410,341  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     68,620  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     78,221  

Insurance

     3,888  

Miscellaneous

     9,075  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     5,475,283  

Less management fee waiver

     (61,987

Less broker commission recapture

     (18,241
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     5,395,055  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     1,146,660  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

  
Net realized gain on:  

Investments

     71,815,955  

Foreign currency transactions

     1,537  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     71,817,492  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments

     (13,912,865

Foreign currency transactions

     291  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

     (13,912,574
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     57,904,918  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 59,051,578  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $61,230.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 1,146,660     $ 4,140,520  

Net realized gain

     71,817,492       137,409,116  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (13,912,574     56,843,343  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     59,051,578       198,392,979  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (3,068,174     (3,463,083

Class B

     (583,870     (665,055

Class E

     (247,513     (278,065

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (60,863,233     0  

Class B

     (27,322,102     0  

Class E

     (7,528,510     0  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (99,613,402     (4,406,203
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     16,290,345       (228,549,486
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

     (24,271,479     (34,562,710

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,191,005,366       1,225,568,076  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,166,733,887     $ 1,191,005,366  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 1,126,421     $ 3,879,318  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     337,936     $ 7,328,336       702,433     $ 12,718,668  

Reinvestments

     3,088,473       63,931,407       183,329       3,463,083  

Redemptions

     (2,887,040     (63,714,805     (10,142,957     (192,212,696
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     539,369     $ 7,544,938       (9,257,195   $ (176,030,945
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     287,321     $ 6,145,642       555,919     $ 10,253,670  

Reinvestments

     1,370,627       27,905,972       35,736       665,055  

Redemptions

     (1,228,331     (26,338,904     (2,824,814     (52,729,946
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     429,617     $ 7,712,710       (2,233,159   $ (41,811,221
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     27,160     $ 579,941       76,839     $ 1,449,272  

Reinvestments

     379,874       7,776,023       14,870       278,065  

Redemptions

     (339,290     (7,323,267     (664,776     (12,434,657
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     67,744     $ 1,032,697       (573,067   $ (10,707,320
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 16,290,345       $ (228,549,486
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 21.38     $ 18.10     $ 18.07      $ 18.14      $ 13.21      $ 12.05  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.03       0.08  (b)      0.08        0.08        0.07        0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.07       3.29       0.03        (0.08      4.98        1.10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.10       3.37       0.11        0.00        5.05        1.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.09     (0.09     (0.08      (0.07      (0.12      (0.05

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.83     0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.92     (0.09     (0.08      (0.07      (0.12      (0.05
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 20.56     $ 21.38     $ 18.10      $ 18.07      $ 18.14      $ 13.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     5.07  (d)      18.68       0.58        0.01        38.52        10.03  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.85  (e)      0.85       0.84        0.83        0.83        0.86  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.84  (e)      0.84       0.83        0.83        0.82        0.85  

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

     0.28  (e)      0.43  (b)      0.42        0.43        0.42        0.89  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     9  (d)      19       16        9        17        15  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 746.5     $ 764.5     $ 814.6      $ 985.8      $ 1,154.0      $ 922.1  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 21.03     $ 17.80     $ 17.76      $ 17.85      $ 13.00      $ 11.86  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.00  (g)      0.04  (b)      0.03        0.03        0.03        0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.06       3.23       0.04        (0.08      4.91        1.08  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.06       3.27       0.07        (0.05      4.94        1.16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.04     (0.04     (0.03      (0.04      (0.09      (0.02

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.83     0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.87     (0.04     (0.03      (0.04      (0.09      (0.02
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 20.22     $ 21.03     $ 17.80      $ 17.76      $ 17.85      $ 13.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     4.95  (d)      18.39       0.38        (0.30      38.19        9.75  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.10  (e)      1.10       1.09        1.08        1.08        1.11  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     1.09  (e)      1.09       1.08        1.08        1.07        1.10  

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

     0.03  (e)      0.19  (b)      0.17        0.18        0.22        0.63  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     9  (d)      19       16        9        17        15  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 329.0     $ 333.1     $ 321.7      $ 366.8      $ 418.9      $ 117.0  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 21.14     $ 17.89     $ 17.86      $ 17.94      $ 13.06      $ 11.91  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.01       0.05  (b)      0.05        0.05        0.04        0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     1.07       3.26       0.03        (0.09      4.94        1.09  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     1.08       3.31       0.08        (0.04      4.98        1.18  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.06     (0.06     (0.05      (0.04      (0.10      (0.03

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.83     0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00        0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.89     (0.06     (0.05      (0.04      (0.10      (0.03
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 20.33     $ 21.14     $ 17.89      $ 17.86      $ 17.94      $ 13.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     5.02  (d)      18.54       0.43        (0.19      38.37        9.90  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

               

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.00  (e)      1.00       0.99        0.98        0.98        1.01  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.99  (e)      0.99       0.98        0.98        0.97        1.00  

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

     0.13  (e)      0.29  (b)      0.27        0.28        0.28        0.72  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     9  (d)      19       16        9        17        15  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 91.2     $ 93.4     $ 89.3      $ 103.6      $ 122.0      $ 90.6  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.02% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to broker commission recapture, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and foreign currency transactions. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $11,966,373, which is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 99,544,550      $ 0      $ 184,163,449  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$4,775,374      0.850   Of the first $500 million
     0.800   Of the next $500 million
     0.750   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Neuberger Berman Management LLC (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets  
0.025%    First $ 500 million  

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of

 

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Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income      Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  
2016      2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$ 4,406,203      $ 4,567,514      $      $      $ 4,406,203      $ 4,567,514  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$4,001,931    $ 95,526,724      $ 399,486,963      $      $ 499,015,618  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Portfolio utilized capital loss carryforwards of $42,434,976.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
52,220,260      1,512,309        3,401,800  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     53,275,142        3,859,228  

Robert Boulware

     53,273,909        3,860,461  

Susan C. Gause

     53,660,022        3,474,348  

Nancy Hawthorne

     53,283,561        3,850,809  

Barbara A. Nugent

     53,702,867        3,431,503  

John Rosenthal

     53,681,695        3,452,675  

Linda B. Strumpf

     53,333,291        3,801,078  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     53,236,939        3,897,431  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio returned 19.60%, 19.41%, and 19.50%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index1, returned 13.99%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

U.S. stocks rose in the first half of 2017, led by large cap and growth stocks, amid continued hopes for tax cuts and increased infrastructure spending—although neither has come to fruition yet. Strong first-quarter corporate earnings were supportive of equity markets, which were largely unfazed by lackluster first-quarter economic growth, two interest rate increases from the U.S. Federal Reserve, President Trump’s domestic political controversies, and increased geopolitical tensions. Stocks in developed non-U.S. markets strongly outperformed U.S. shares in dollar terms, as returns to U.S. investors were boosted by stronger non-U.S. currencies. Emerging market equities outperformed developed markets, helped by stronger currencies and an improving growth backdrop. Within the large-cap growth space, Information Technology (“IT”) led returns, followed by Health Care, while Energy and Telecommunication Services both ended sharply down.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017. Overall, stock selection accounted for most of the relative outperformance, and sector allocation also helped.

IT was the leading contributor, due to stock selection and a beneficial overweight during the period when the sector led the benchmark. IT holdings Alibaba Group Holding (China), PayPal Holdings, and Tencent Holdings (China) all boosted returns during the period. Alibaba Group Holding reported a revenue outlook that significantly exceeded expectations, driven by the strength of its core Chinese e-commerce business as well as its increasingly successful cloud-computing ventures. PayPal benefited from higher-than-expected payment volume and active account levels, and the company’s shift toward a mobile-first strategy appears promising. Shares of Tencent, which operates the dominant social media platform in China, rose in response to higher-than-expected revenue growth in the company’s gaming and cloud-computing businesses. IT initially lagged in the early portion of the period, as investors cashed out their holdings in order to invest in more rapidly rising stocks. Over time, however, market participants came to realize that the anticipated policy changes that were driving the market rally would take time to implement and they began looking more toward company-specific fundamentals. We remain favorable in this sector because we believe many IT names are poised for strong performance regardless of political circumstances.

In Consumer Discretionary, the Portfolio’s stock holdings also outpaced their benchmark peers, most notably Amazon.com and Tesla. Amazon.com reported better-than-expected topline and bottom-line results, owing in part to the expansion of its fulfillment and logistics networks, as well as the success of its cloud-computing business. Shares of Tesla continued to trade high as the firm remains on track to begin production of the Model 3, its first mass-market car, in July. The Portfolio’s overweight allocation to Consumer Discretionary reflects strong secular trends in retail spending and evolving dynamics in consumer services. We are especially focused on companies with innovative business models in e-commerce and travel and leisure services.

An underweight in Consumer Staples added relative value, as did the Portfolio’s stock positioning within the sector. Philip Morris International was a key holding here, as its new smokeless cigarette, which promises to reduce the risk of smoking, generated strong sales in select markets. The Portfolio has consistently held a low level of exposure to this sector, which is facing low growth and valuations that we view as unrealistically high. While Consumer Staples names were attractive to investors seeking yield during the recent period of extremely low interest rates, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to raise rates has reduced interest in the sector.

Stock selection in Industrials and Business Services also added relative value. Here, we focus on high-quality companies that can benefit from long-term secular, rather than cyclical, growth trends.

At period end, the Portfolio’s greatest overweight was in the Health Care sector. The Portfolio was also overweight in Financials, IT, Consumer Discretionary, Utilities, and Real Estate. The Portfolio’s most significant underweight allocation was to Consumer Staples. It was also underweight in Materials, Industrials and Business Services, Energy, and Telecommunication Services. Portfolio positioning decisions are driven primarily by bottom-up stock selection informed by rigorous internal research at the individual company level.

 

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T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

Joseph B. Fath

Portfolio Manager

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio                      

Class A

       19.60          29.20          16.53          9.00  

Class B

       19.41          28.90          16.25          8.73  

Class E

       19.50          29.04          16.35          8.84  
Russell 1000 Growth Index        13.99          20.42          15.30          8.91  

1 The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged measure of performance of the largest capitalized U.S. companies, within the Russell 1000 companies, that have higher price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Amazon.com, Inc.      6.0  
Apple, Inc.      5.2  
Facebook, Inc. - Class A      3.6  
Priceline Group, Inc. (The)      3.4  
Microsoft Corp.      3.1  
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A      3.1  
PayPal Holdings, Inc.      2.8  
Visa, Inc. - Class A      2.6  
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C      2.6  
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (ADR)      2.5  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      37.9  
Consumer Discretionary      19.6  
Health Care      16.5  
Industrials      8.6  
Financials      6.0  
Consumer Staples      2.9  
Real Estate      2.8  
Utilities      0.9  
Telecommunication Services      0.7  

 

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T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.57    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,196.00        $ 3.10  
   Hypothetical*      0.57    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.97        $ 2.86  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.82    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,194.10        $ 4.46  
   Hypothetical*      0.82    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.73        $ 4.11  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.72    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,195.00        $ 3.92  
   Hypothetical*      0.72    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.22        $ 3.61  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—94.8% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—1.5%            

Boeing Co. (The)

    188,700     $ 37,315,425  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—1.2%            

American Airlines Group, Inc. (a)

    579,400       29,155,408  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—0.5%            

Delphi Automotive plc

    130,900       11,473,385  
   

 

 

 
Automobiles—1.8%            

Ferrari NV

    221,963       19,093,257  

Tesla, Inc. (a) (b)

    68,651       24,824,888  
   

 

 

 
      43,918,145  
   

 

 

 
Banks—1.6%            

First Republic Bank (a)

    155,543       15,569,854  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    247,200       22,594,080  
   

 

 

 
      38,163,934  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—4.3%            

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)

    269,211       32,754,902  

Biogen, Inc. (b)

    101,966       27,669,494  

Celgene Corp. (b)

    99,034       12,861,546  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (b)

    230,028       29,643,708  
   

 

 

 
      102,929,650  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—0.5%            

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    171,558       11,192,444  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—4.2%            

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    352,200       15,130,512  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    402,540       26,535,437  

Morgan Stanley

    683,500       30,456,760  

State Street Corp.

    154,800       13,890,204  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

    383,423       16,483,354  
   

 

 

 
      102,496,267  
   

 

 

 
Electric Utilities—0.9%            

NextEra Energy, Inc. (a)

    156,100       21,874,293  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—1.1%            

Acuity Brands, Inc. (a)

    133,124       27,061,447  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—2.8%            

American Tower Corp.

    272,400       36,043,968  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    188,178       18,851,672  

Equinix, Inc.

    27,864       11,958,114  
   

 

 

 
      66,853,754  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—0.7%            

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    212,406       16,633,514  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—0.4%            

Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A

    218,557       9,439,477  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—4.8%  

Becton Dickinson & Co.

    146,162     28,517,668  

Danaher Corp.

    220,200       18,582,678  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,300       37,695,411  

Stryker Corp.

    228,600       31,725,108  
   

 

 

 
      116,520,865  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—6.0%  

Aetna, Inc.

    117,950       17,908,349  

Anthem, Inc.

    56,500       10,629,345  

Centene Corp. (b)

    101,497       8,107,580  

Cigna Corp.

    127,054       21,267,569  

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (b)

    265,000       23,108,000  

Humana, Inc.

    94,392       22,712,603  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    225,900       41,886,378  
   

 

 

 
      145,619,824  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—2.8%  

Marriott International, Inc. - Class A

    122,701       12,308,137  

MGM Resorts International

    141,520       4,428,161  

Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

    45,138       2,822,931  

Starbucks Corp.

    507,400       29,586,494  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    255,700       18,860,432  
   

 

 

 
      68,006,155  
   

 

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates—2.1%  

Honeywell International, Inc.

    187,300       24,965,217  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    111,251       25,757,944  
   

 

 

 
      50,723,161  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—9.8%  

Amazon.com, Inc. (b)

    149,117       144,345,256  

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (a) (b)

    159,900       8,612,214  

Priceline Group, Inc. (The) (a) (b)

    44,440       83,125,909  
   

 

 

 
      236,083,379  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—13.4%  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (ADR) (a) (b)

    421,028       59,322,845  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (b)

    80,670       74,997,286  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class C (b)

    69,402       63,067,680  

Dropbox, Inc. - Class A (b) (c) (d)

    214,763       1,750,318  

Facebook, Inc. - Class A (b)

    582,610       87,962,458  

MercadoLibre, Inc. (a)

    30,500       7,651,840  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

    734,685       26,217,373  

VeriSign, Inc. (a) (b)

    41,065       3,817,402  
   

 

 

 
      324,787,202  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—8.6%            

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    201,142       17,177,527  

Fiserv, Inc. (b)

    153,991       18,839,259  

MasterCard, Inc. - Class A

    330,600       40,151,370  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (b)

    1,247,800       66,969,426  

Visa, Inc. - Class A (a)

    678,820       63,659,739  
   

 

 

 
      206,797,321  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description  

    
Shares

    Value  
Machinery—1.5%            

Fortive Corp.

    137,950     $ 8,739,133  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

    128,000       18,336,000  

Wabtec Corp. (a)

    101,137       9,254,035  
   

 

 

 
      36,329,168  
   

 

 

 
Media—0.1%            

Altice USA, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    82,323       2,659,033  
   

 

 

 
Multiline Retail—0.6%            

Dollar General Corp.

    186,000       13,408,740  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—1.4%            

Merck & Co., Inc.

    303,700       19,464,133  

Zoetis, Inc.

    225,800       14,085,404  
   

 

 

 
      33,549,537  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.7%            

Equifax, Inc.

    124,352       17,088,452  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.0%  

WeWork Cos., Inc. - Class A (b) (c) (d)

    7,199       372,980  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—1.5%  

ASML Holding NV

    38,900       5,069,059  

NVIDIA Corp.

    57,000       8,239,920  

Xilinx, Inc. (a)

    347,900       22,376,928  
   

 

 

 
      35,685,907  
   

 

 

 
Software—8.2%            

Electronic Arts, Inc. (b)

    197,400       20,869,128  

Intuit, Inc.

    188,300       25,008,123  

Microsoft Corp.

    1,091,100       75,209,523  

Salesforce.com, Inc. (b)

    389,360       33,718,576  

ServiceNow, Inc. (a) (b)

    177,407       18,805,142  

Snap, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    579,953       10,305,766  

Snap, Inc. - Class A (b) (c) (d)

    108,803       1,901,218  

Snap, Inc. - Class B (b) (c) (d)

    108,803       1,901,218  

Workday, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    112,400       10,902,800  
   

 

 

 
      198,621,494  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—4.0%            

AutoZone, Inc. (a) (b)

    40,178       22,919,942  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

    126,800       19,451,120  

L Brands, Inc. (a)

    260,600       14,043,734  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    132,500       10,272,725  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) (b)

    96,000       20,999,040  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    68,900       3,977,597  

Tractor Supply Co.

    111,291       6,033,085  
   

 

 

 
      97,697,243  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—5.2%  

Apple, Inc.

    868,497       125,080,938  
   

 

 

 
Tobacco—1.9%            

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    384,000     45,100,800  
   

 

 

 
Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.7%  

T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (a) (b)

    296,300       17,961,706  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,677,222,538)

      2,290,601,048  
   

 

 

 
Convertible Preferred Stocks—1.1%  
Internet Software & Services—0.7%  

Airbnb, Inc. - Series D (b) (c) (d)

    97,047       10,451,962  

Airbnb, Inc. - Series E (b) (c) (d)

    9,760       1,051,152  

Xiaoju Kuaizhi, Inc. - Series A-17 (b) (c) (d)

    91,053       4,637,520  
   

 

 

 
      16,140,634  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.1%  

WeWork Cos., Inc. - Series E (b) (c) (d)

    64,744       3,354,387  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.3%            

Magic Leap, Inc. - Series C (b) (c) (d)

    124,428       2,865,950  

UBER Technologies, Inc. - Series G (b) (c) (d)

    98,227       4,197,240  
   

 

 

 
      7,063,190  
   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost $17,143,016)

      26,558,211  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—3.8%  
Mutual Fund—3.8%            

T. Rowe Price Government Reserve Fund (e)

    92,158,343       92,158,343  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $92,158,343)

      92,158,343  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—12.6%  
Certificates of Deposit—4.9%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV

   

Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    4,979,088       4,989,500  

Bank of Montreal

   

1.130%, 07/07/17

    6,500,000       6,499,935  

Bank of Montreal Chicago

   

1.276%, 09/06/17 (g)

    4,500,000       4,500,828  

Bank of Nova Scotia Houston

   

1.492%, 11/03/17 (g)

    3,000,000       3,002,962  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.

   

1.602%, 11/16/17 (g)

    4,000,000       4,003,904  

BNP Paribas New York

   

1.524%, 08/04/17 (g)

    1,000,000       1,000,119  

Canadian Imperial Bank

   

1.630%, 10/27/17 (g)

    1,000,000       1,001,125  

Credit Industriel et Commercial

   

1.125%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       1,000,022  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)            

Credit Suisse AG New York

   

1.314%, 11/07/17 (g)

    4,500,000     $ 4,500,364  

DG Bank New York

   

1.140%, 07/03/17

    2,500,000       2,499,975  

DNB NOR Bank ASA

   

1.412%, 07/28/17 (g)

    2,300,000       2,300,288  

KBC Bank NV

   

Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    996,562       997,810  

1.220%, 07/27/17

    11,000,000       11,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg

   

1.150%, 07/03/17

    2,500,000       2,499,975  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.

   

1.401%, 09/01/17 (g)

    8,000,000       8,004,845  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (g)

    4,000,000       3,998,160  

1.451%, 09/01/17 (g)

    3,100,000       3,100,676  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (g)

    6,000,000       6,001,830  

Norinchukin Bank New York

   

1.687%, 07/12/17 (g)

    5,000,000       5,000,605  

Royal Bank of Canada New York

   

1.532%, 03/20/18 (g)

    5,000,000       5,003,600  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York

   

1.551%, 08/01/17 (g)

    10,000,000       10,003,890  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York

   

1.297%, 11/13/17 (g)

    2,000,000       1,999,854  

1.342%, 11/16/17 (g)

    1,000,000       999,937  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (g)

    7,000,000       7,001,792  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (g)

    2,000,000       2,000,602  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York

   

1.467%, 03/13/18 (g)

    8,000,000       8,005,944  

1.475%, 01/10/18 (g)

    2,000,000       2,003,325  

UBS, Stamford

   

1.722%, 07/31/17 (g)

    3,003,066       3,001,713  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.

   

1.547%, 10/26/17 (g)

    3,000,000       3,002,682  
   

 

 

 
      118,926,262  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—2.3%            

Commonwealth Bank Australia

   

1.391%, 03/01/18

    8,000,000       8,006,234  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt

   

1.379%, 07/18/17 (g)

    12,200,000       12,200,707  

ING Funding LLC

   

1.277%, 11/13/17 (g)

    4,000,000       3,999,708  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas

   

1.150%, 07/07/17

    9,997,764       9,998,722  

1.170%, 07/20/17

    1,994,410       1,998,726  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.

   

1.434%, 09/07/17 (g)

    2,250,000       2,250,135  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.

   

1.563%, 12/06/17 (g)

    3,750,000       3,755,067  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC

   

1.434%, 09/07/17 (g)

    4,000,000       4,001,601  

Sheffield Receivables Co.

   

1.190%, 07/28/17

    4,984,464       4,995,300  
Commercial Paper—(Continued)            

Westpac Banking Corp.

   

1.506%, 10/20/17 (g)

    3,700,000     3,703,689  
   

 

 

 
      54,909,889  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—3.7%            

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $582,019 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $605,818 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $593,607.

    581,967       581,967  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,517,813 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $13,001,192 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $12,950,038 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $13,260,001.

    13,000,000       13,000,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $19,601,960 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $19,927,973 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $19,992,060.

    19,600,000       19,600,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $14,010,850 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,043 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $15,565,529.

    14,000,000       14,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $3,014,535 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $3,300,001.

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $10,009,264 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $9,016,826 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $10,206,659.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)            

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $3,556,691 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $3,850,000.

    3,500,000     $ 3,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $6,045,885 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $6,600,001.

    6,000,000       6,000,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $12,001,340 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $23,928,742 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $12,241,425.

    12,000,000       12,000,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $6,200,610 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $9,310,932 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $6,324,000.

    6,200,000       6,200,000  
   

 

 

 
      89,381,967  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—1.7%            

ABN AMRO Bank NV

   

1.180%, 07/07/17

    5,000,000       5,000,000  

Australia New Zealand Bank

   

1.060%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

1.150%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial

   

1.100%, 07/03/17

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg

   

1.200%, 07/03/17

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Shinkin Central Bank

   

1.330%, 07/26/17

    6,250,000       6,250,000  
Time Deposits—(Continued)            

Standard Chartered plc

   

1.200%, 07/03/17

    6,800,000     6,800,000  
   

 

 

 
      40,550,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $303,712,706)

      303,768,118  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—112.3%
(Cost $2,090,236,603) (h)

      2,713,085,720  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(12.3)%

      (297,663,799
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 2,415,421,921  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $297,807,118 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $303,687,320. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of restricted securities was $32,483,945, which is 1.3% of net assets. See details shown in the Restricted Securities table that follows.
(d)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 1.3% of net assets.
(e)   Affiliated Issuer. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in securities of affiliated issuers.)
(f)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(g)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(h)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $2,090,236,603. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $637,971,325 and $(15,122,208), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $622,849,117.
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

Restricted Securities

   Acquisition
Date
     Shares      Cost      Value  

Airbnb, Inc. - Series D

     04/16/14        97,047      $ 3,951,078      $ 10,451,962  

Airbnb, Inc. - Series E

     07/14/15        9,760        908,601        1,051,152  

Dropbox, Inc. - Class A

     11/07/14        214,763        4,102,231        1,750,318  

Magic Leap, Inc. - Series C

     01/20/16        124,428        2,865,950        2,865,950  

Snap, Inc. - Class A

     01/19/17        108,803        1,671,214        1,901,218  

Snap, Inc. - Class B

     01/19/17        108,803        1,671,214        1,901,218  

UBER Technologies, Inc. - Series G

     12/03/15        98,227        4,790,747        4,197,240  

WeWork Cos., Inc. - Class A

     06/23/15        7,199        236,772        372,980  

WeWork Cos., Inc. - Series E

     06/23/15        64,744        2,129,402        3,354,387  

Xiaoju Kuaizhi, Inc. - Series A-17

     10/19/15        91,053        2,497,238        4,637,520  
           

 

 

 
            $ 32,483,945  
           

 

 

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks            

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 37,315,425      $ —        $ —        $ 37,315,425  

Airlines

     29,155,408        —          —          29,155,408  

Auto Components

     11,473,385        —          —          11,473,385  

Automobiles

     43,918,145        —          —          43,918,145  

Banks

     38,163,934        —          —          38,163,934  

Biotechnology

     102,929,650        —          —          102,929,650  

Building Products

     11,192,444        —          —          11,192,444  

Capital Markets

     102,496,267        —          —          102,496,267  

Electric Utilities

     21,874,293        —          —          21,874,293  

Electrical Equipment

     27,061,447        —          —          27,061,447  

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts

     66,853,754        —          —          66,853,754  

Food & Staples Retailing

     16,633,514        —          —          16,633,514  

Food Products

     9,439,477        —          —          9,439,477  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

     116,520,865        —          —          116,520,865  

Health Care Providers & Services

     145,619,824        —          —          145,619,824  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

     68,006,155        —          —          68,006,155  

Industrial Conglomerates

     50,723,161        —          —          50,723,161  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

     236,083,379        —          —          236,083,379  

Internet Software & Services

     296,819,511        26,217,373        1,750,318        324,787,202  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

IT Services

   $ 206,797,321      $ —       $ —        $ 206,797,321  

Machinery

     36,329,168        —         —          36,329,168  

Media

     2,659,033        —         —          2,659,033  

Multiline Retail

     13,408,740        —         —          13,408,740  

Pharmaceuticals

     33,549,537        —         —          33,549,537  

Professional Services

     17,088,452        —         —          17,088,452  

Real Estate Management & Development

     —          —         372,980        372,980  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

     35,685,907        —         —          35,685,907  

Software

     194,819,058        3,802,436       —          198,621,494  

Specialty Retail

     97,697,243        —         —          97,697,243  

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

     125,080,938        —         —          125,080,938  

Tobacco

     45,100,800        —         —          45,100,800  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     17,961,706        —         —          17,961,706  

Total Common Stocks

     2,258,457,941        30,019,809       2,123,298        2,290,601,048  
Convertible Preferred Stocks           

Internet Software & Services

     —          —         16,140,634        16,140,634  

Real Estate Management & Development

     —          —         3,354,387        3,354,387  

Software

     —          —         7,063,190        7,063,190  

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks

     —          —         26,558,211        26,558,211  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     92,158,343        —         —          92,158,343  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          303,768,118       —          303,768,118  

Total Investments

   $ 2,350,616,284      $ 333,787,927     $ 28,681,509      $ 2,713,085,720  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (303,687,320   $ —        $ (303,687,320

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

 

Investments in

Securities

  Balance as of
December 31,
2016
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/

Depreciation
    Transfers
out of
Level 3
    Balance
as of
June 30,
2017
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation

from Investments
Still Held at
June  30,

2017
 
Common Stock          

Internet Software & Services

  $ 2,061,725     $ (311,407   $ —       $ 1,750,318     $ (311,407

Real Estate Management & Development

    233,248       139,732       —         372,980       139,732  
Convertible Preferred Stocks          

Internet Software & Services

    14,705,040       1,435,594       —         16,140,634       1,435,594  

Real Estate Management & Development

    2,097,705       1,256,682       —         3,354,387       1,256,682  

Software

    10,999,125       (593,507     (3,342,428     7,063,190       (593,507
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 30,096,843     $ 1,927,094     $ (3,342,428   $ 28,681,509     $ 1,927,094  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3 were due to the initial public offering of the securities, which resulted in the trading of the securities on a recognized exchange and the availability of quoted prices in an active market.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

 

    Fair Value at
June 30,
2017
   

Valuation Technique(s)

 

Unobservable Input

  Range     Weighted
Average
   

Relationship

Between Fair

Value and

Input; if

input value
increases

then Fair Value:

Common Stock              

Internet Software & Services

  $ 1,750,318     Market Transaction Method   Precedent Transaction     $8.15       $8.15       $8.15     Increase

Real Estate Management & Development

    372,980     Market Transaction Method   Precedent Transaction     $51.81       $51.81       $51.81     Increase
Convertible Preferred Stocks              

Internet Software & Services

    11,503,114     Discounted Cash Flow   Weighted Average Cost of Capital     15.50%       17.50%       16.50%     Decrease
      Perpetual Growth Rate     3.00%       4.00%       3.50%     Increase
    Comparable Company Analysis   Enterprise Value/Revenue     9.7x       9.7x       9.7x     Increase
      Discount for Lack of Marketability     20.00%       20.00%       20.00%     Decrease
    4,637,520     Market Transaction Method   Precedent Transaction     $38.23       $38.23       $38.23     Increase

Real Estate Management & Development

    3,354,387     Market Transaction Method   Precedent Transaction     $51.81       $51.81       $51.81     Increase

Software

    2,865,950     Market Transaction Method   Precedent Transaction     $23.03       $23.03       $23.03     Increase
    4,197,240     Market Transaction Method   Precedent Transaction     $48.77       $48.77       $48.77     Increase
    Discounted Projected Multiple   Forward Enterprise Value/EBITDA     28.2x       28.2x       28.2x     Increase
      Discount for Risk     30.00%       30.00%       30.00%     Decrease
    Market Aligned Multiple   Enterprise Value/Gross Profit     13.6x       13.6x       13.6x     Increase
      Discount for Lack of Marketability     10.00%       10.00%       10.00%     Decrease

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 2,620,927,377  

Affiliated investments at value (c)

     92,158,343  

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     9,955,088  

Fund shares sold

     438,980  

Dividends

     1,136,296  

Dividends on affiliated investments

     46,891  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     2,724,662,975  

Liabilities

  

Collateral for securities loaned

     303,687,320  

Payables for:

  

Investments purchased

     1,238,793  

Fund shares redeemed

     2,696,472  

Accrued Expenses:

  

Management fees

     1,056,853  

Distribution and service fees

     173,988  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     131,290  

Other expenses

     256,338  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     309,241,054  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,415,421,921  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

  

Paid in surplus

   $ 1,523,070,006  

Undistributed net investment income

     3,199,473  

Accumulated net realized gain

     266,307,489  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     622,844,953  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,415,421,921  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

  

Class A

   $ 1,560,694,012  

Class B

     814,241,951  

Class E

     40,485,958  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     68,934,324  

Class B

     36,596,154  

Class E

     1,803,284  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 22.64  

Class B

     22.25  

Class E

     22.45  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments, excluding affiliated investments, was $1,998,078,260.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $297,807,118.
(c)   Identified cost of affiliated investments was $92,158,343.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Dividends (a)

   $ 10,635,942  

Dividends from affiliated investments

     104,352  

Securities lending income

     871,082  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     11,611,376  

Expenses

  

Management fees

     7,063,243  

Administration fees

     37,272  

Custodian and accounting fees

     65,063  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     964,039  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     28,924  

Audit and tax services

     22,939  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     69,094  

Insurance

     7,714  

Miscellaneous

     13,389  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     8,316,672  

Less management fee waiver

     (576,202

Less broker commission recapture

     (6,028
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     7,734,442  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     3,876,934  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

  
Net realized gain (loss) on:   

Investments

     271,372,580  

Foreign currency transactions

     (337
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     271,372,243  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     143,341,269  

Foreign currency transactions

     2,650  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     143,343,919  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     414,716,162  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 418,593,096  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $43,036.

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

    

From Operations

    

Net investment income

   $ 3,876,934     $ 5,696,655  

Net realized gain

     271,372,243       140,270,298  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     143,343,919       (107,839,673
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     418,593,096       38,127,280  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

    

Net investment income

    

Class A

     (4,707,453     (883,202

Class B

     (690,425     0  

Class E

     (68,054     0  

Net realized capital gains

    

Class A

     (92,776,055     (183,909,807

Class B

     (48,985,683     (89,221,445

Class E

     (2,414,230     (4,487,412
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (149,641,900     (278,501,866
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     (74,427,857     129,445,154  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     194,523,339       (110,929,432

Net Assets

    

Beginning of period

     2,220,898,582       2,331,828,014  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 2,415,421,921     $ 2,220,898,582  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

    

End of period

   $ 3,199,473     $ 4,788,471  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

        

Sales

     674,452     $ 15,173,216       1,949,795     $ 40,317,524  

Reinvestments

     4,315,339       97,483,508       9,829,415       184,793,009  

Redemptions

     (9,021,430     (203,141,053     (6,686,028     (135,065,085
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (4,031,639   $ (90,484,329     5,093,182     $ 90,045,448  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

        

Sales

     1,745,449     $ 38,686,230       4,906,830     $ 98,323,462  

Reinvestments

     2,236,655       49,676,108       4,822,781       89,221,445  

Redemptions

     (3,324,870     (73,229,082     (7,341,814     (147,929,049
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     657,234     $ 15,133,256       2,387,797     $ 39,615,858  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

        

Sales

     77,615     $ 1,720,091       127,839     $ 2,565,477  

Reinvestments

     110,767       2,482,284       240,483       4,487,412  

Redemptions

     (145,926     (3,279,159     (359,311     (7,269,041
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     42,456     $ 923,216       9,011     $ (216,152
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ (74,427,857     $ 129,445,154  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                     
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 20.18     $ 22.70     $ 24.76     $ 24.51     $ 17.67     $ 14.87  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

            

Net investment income (a)

     0.05       0.07  (b)      0.04       0.04       0.03       0.07  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     3.90       0.13       2.55       1.94       6.87       2.75  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     3.95       0.20       2.59       1.98       6.90       2.82  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

            

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.07     (0.01     (0.04     (0.02     (0.06     (0.02

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.42     (2.71     (4.61     (1.71     0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.49     (2.72     (4.65     (1.73     (0.06     (0.02
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 22.64     $ 20.18     $ 22.70     $ 24.76     $ 24.51     $ 17.67  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     19.60  (d)      1.76       10.78       9.09       39.16       18.97  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.62  (e)      0.62       0.62       0.63       0.63       0.64  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)(g)

     0.57  (e)      0.58       0.58       0.58       0.58       0.60  

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

     0.41  (e)      0.34  (b)      0.16       0.15       0.14       0.43  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     23  (d)      42       35       34       41       38  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 1,560.7     $ 1,472.7     $ 1,540.8     $ 1,710.2     $ 2,007.8     $ 1,328.9  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 19.84     $ 22.40     $ 24.51     $ 24.32     $ 17.54     $ 14.78  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     0.02       0.02  (b)      (0.02     (0.02     (0.03     0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     3.83       0.13       2.52       1.92       6.83       2.74  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     3.85       0.15       2.50       1.90       6.80       2.76  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.02     0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.02     0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.42     (2.71     (4.61     (1.71     0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.44     (2.71     (4.61     (1.71     (0.02     0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 22.25     $ 19.84     $ 22.40     $ 24.51     $ 24.32     $ 17.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     19.41  (d)      1.53       10.51       8.83       38.77       18.67  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.87  (e)      0.87       0.87       0.88       0.88       0.89  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)(g)

     0.82  (e)      0.83       0.83       0.83       0.83       0.85  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     0.17  (e)      0.09  (b)      (0.09     (0.09     (0.12     0.12  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     23  (d)      42       35       34       41       38  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 814.2     $ 712.9     $ 751.5     $ 642.4     $ 615.0     $ 215.7  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                      
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 20.01     $ 22.55      $ 24.62     $ 24.40     $ 17.60     $ 14.81  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

             

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     0.03       0.04  (b)       0.00  (h)      0.00  (h)      (0.01     0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     3.87       0.13        2.54       1.93       6.84       2.75  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     3.90       0.17        2.54       1.93       6.83       2.79  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

             

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.04     0.00        0.00       0.00       (0.03     0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.42     (2.71      (4.61     (1.71     0.00       0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.46     (2.71      (4.61     (1.71     (0.03     0.00  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 22.45     $ 20.01      $ 22.55     $ 24.62     $ 24.40     $ 17.60  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     19.50  (d)      1.61        10.63       8.93       38.87       18.84  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

             

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.77  (e)      0.77        0.77       0.78       0.78       0.79  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)(g)

     0.72  (e)      0.73        0.73       0.73       0.73       0.75  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     0.27  (e)      0.19  (b)       0.01       0.00  (i)      (0.03     0.22  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     23  (d)      42        35       34       41       38  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 40.5     $ 35.2      $ 39.5     $ 38.1     $ 40.1     $ 16.8  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.02% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   The effect of the voluntary portion of the waiver on average net assets was 0.03% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 0.03% for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 through 2012 (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(h)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.
(i)   Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets was less than 0.01%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), adjustments to prior period accumulated balances and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $89,381,967. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 541,730,267      $ 0      $ 843,980,577  

The Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other accounts managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., the subadviser to the Portfolio, that amounted to $2,031,466 in purchases and $914,738 in sales of investments, which are included above, and resulted in realized gains of $37,315.

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisersis the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$7,063,243      0.650   Of the first $50 million
     0.600   On amounts in excess of $50 million

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (“T. Rowe Price”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Adviserss to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

 

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T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Management Fee Waivers - Pursuant to an expense agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period June 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows provided the Portfolio’s assets exceed $1 billion:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.080%    On the first $50 million
0.050%    On the next $50 million
0.060%    On the next $900 million
0.035%    On the next $500 million
0.050%    On amounts in excess of $1.5 billion

Prior to June 1, 2017 Brighthouse Investment Advisers had agreed to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows

provided the Portfolio’s assets exceed $1 billion:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.030%    On the first $50 million
0.010%    On amounts between $100 million and $1.5 billion
0.025%    On amounts in excess of $1.5 billion

Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 amounted to $255,583 and are included in the total amounts shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Effective February 17, 2005, T. Rowe Price agreed to a voluntary subadvisory fee waiver that applies if (i) assets under management by T. Rowe Price for the Trust and Brighthouse Funds Trust I (“BHFTI), an affiliate of the Trust, in the aggregate, exceed $750,000,000, (ii) T. Rowe Price subadvises three or more portfolios of the Trust and BHFTI in the aggregate, and (iii) at least one of those portfolios is a large cap domestic equity portfolio.

If the aforementioned conditions are met, T. Rowe Price will waive its subadvisory fee paid by Brighthouse Investment Advisers by 5% for combined Trust and BHFTI average daily net assets over $750,000,000, 7.5% for the next $1,500,000,000 of combined assets, and 10% for amounts over $3,000,000,000. Brighthouse Investment Advisers has voluntarily agreed to reduce its advisory fee for the Portfolio by the amount waived (if any) by T. Rowe Price for the Portfolio pursuant to this voluntary subadvisory fee waiver. Because these fee waivers are voluntary, and not contractual, they may be discontinued by T. Rowe Price and Brighthouse Investment Advisers at any time. Amounts voluntarily waived by Brighthouse Investment Advisers for the six months ended June 30, 2017 amounted to $320,619 and are included in the total amounts shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Transactions in Securities of Affiliated Issuers

A summary of the Portfolio’s transactions in the securities of Affiliated issuers during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is as follows:

 

Security Description

   Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
     Shares
purchased
     Shares
sold
    Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
     Realized
Gain on
shares
sold
     Income earned
from affiliates
during the
period
     Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

T. Rowe Price Government Reserve Fund

     16,421,964        325,935,596        (250,199,217     92,158,343      $      $ 104,352      $ 92,158,343  

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$883,202    $ 33,229,220      $ 277,618,664      $ 378,119,169      $ 278,501,866      $ 411,348,389  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$4,911,084    $ 144,646,878      $ 473,965,370      $      $ 623,523,332  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
101,660,619      3,239,341        6,473,015  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     103,668,431        7,704,545  

Robert Boulware

     103,574,542        7,798,434  

Susan C. Gause

     103,988,339        7,384,637  

Nancy Hawthorne

     103,844,446        7,528,530  

Barbara A. Nugent

     103,946,900        7,426,076  

John Rosenthal

     103,676,241        7,696,736  

Linda B. Strumpf

     103,770,966        7,602,010  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     103,769,199        7,603,777  

 

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T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B, E and G shares of the T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio returned 11.04%, 10.91%, 11.00%, and 10.89%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the MSCI U.S. Small Cap Growth Index1, returned 8.81%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

U.S. stocks rose in the first half of 2017, led by large cap and growth stocks, amid continued hopes for tax cuts and increased infrastructure spending—although neither has come to fruition yet. Strong first-quarter corporate earnings were supportive of equities markets, which were largely unfazed by lackluster first-quarter economic growth, two interest rate increases from the U.S. Federal Reserve, President Trump’s domestic political controversies, and increased geopolitical tensions. Within the MSCI U.S. Small Cap Growth Index, Health Care was by far the strongest performer, while Telecommunication Services and Utilities also contributed. Energy ended in negative territory for the period.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW/PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Portfolio outperformed the MSCI U.S. Small Cap Growth Index for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Broadly speaking, stock selection accounted for the majority of outperformance.

Stock selection in Information Technology (“IT”) added relative value, most notably the Portfolio’s positions in Coherent and Pegasystems. Shares of Coherent, a leading manufacturer of specialty laser diodes and equipment, gained as robust flat panel display revenues and a higher mix of excimer laser annealing products drove margin expansion. Shares of Pegasystems, a company that provides software that allows businesses to build, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications, also had gains over the period, after the closing of several large deals and a significant shift in mix toward perpetual licensing which resulted in increased recurring revenue.

Consumer Discretionary was another area of relative strength, due to stock selection. Dominos Pizza shares gained in response to stronger-than-expected domestic same-store sales growth and record net store growth. Another holding that gained during the period was Vail Resorts, which operates some of the most visited ski resorts in North America. Shares traded up with reporting of stronger-than-expected total lift revenue, driven by growth in visitation, an effective ticket price, a dividend increase, and the acquisition of Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont.

Stock selection and a relative underweight allocation in Energy boosted relative returns, as Energy was the worst-performing sector in the Index during the six month period. In Real Estate, stock selection drove relative performance, including Equity LifeStyle Properties, which owns and operates a portfolio of resort communities and lifestyle-oriented properties. Increases in manufactured housing rental rate and occupancy drove better-than-expected net operating income, lifting shares.

On the negative side, stock choices in Health Care detracted from relative results. U.S. Physical Therapy and Depomed were two holdings that hurt performance in this industry. Consumer Staples was another sector that detracted from relative performance, due to stock selections such as Casey’s General Stores and Boston Beer.

While our stock selection is primarily based on a quantitative model, we take into consideration the fundamental research conducted by T. Rowe Price’s equity analysts. In constructing the Portfolio, our sector weights are usually in line with those of the MSCI U.S. Small Cap Growth Index, but we will occasionally overweight or underweight certain sectors based on our analysis. At the end of the period, the Portfolio’s sector allocations were generally in line with the benchmark across many sectors. The Portfolio finished the period slightly overweight the benchmark in Health Care, IT, and Consumer Discretionary and underweight the benchmark in Materials, Telecommunication Services, and Energy.

Sudhir Nanda

Portfolio Manager

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

 

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE MSCI U.S. SMALL CAP GROWTH INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year        Since Inception2  
T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio                           

Class A

       11.04          22.10          16.18          10.57           

Class B

       10.91          21.88          15.89          10.30           

Class E

       11.00          22.00          16.01          10.41           

Class G

       10.89          21.83                            9.84  
MSCI U.S. Small Cap Growth Index        8.81          21.74          14.23          8.45           

1 The MSCI U.S. Small Cap Growth Index represents the growth companies of the MSCI U.S. Small Cap 1750 Index. (The MSCI U.S. Small Cap 1750 Index represents the universe of small capitalization companies in the U.S. equity market).

2 Inception dates of the Class A, Class B, Class E and Class G shares are 3/3/97, 7/30/02, 5/1/01 and 11/12/14, respectively.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Toro Co. (The)      1.0  
Vail Resorts, Inc.      0.9  
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.      0.9  
Berry Global Group, Inc.      0.9  
Coherent, Inc.      0.9  
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.      0.8  
Burlington Stores, Inc.      0.8  
John Bean Technologies Corp.      0.8  
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.      0.8  
Cognex Corp.      0.8  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology      23.5  
Health Care      21.6  
Industrials      17.1  
Consumer Discretionary      15.5  
Financials      6.1  
Materials      4.7  
Real Estate      4.5  
Consumer Staples      3.3  
Energy      2.9  
Utilities      0.3  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,

2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.48    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,110.40        $ 2.51  
   Hypothetical*      0.48    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.41        $ 2.41  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,109.10        $ 3.82  
   Hypothetical*      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.18        $ 3.66  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,110.00        $ 3.30  
   Hypothetical*      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.67        $ 3.16  

Class G(a)

   Actual      0.78    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,108.90        $ 4.08  
   Hypothetical*      0.78    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.93        $ 3.91  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—99.5% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Aerospace & Defense—3.8%  

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (a)

    142,706     $ 2,968,285  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

    131,835       6,426,956  

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    67,459       6,191,387  

Esterline Technologies Corp. (a)

    26,308       2,493,999  

HEICO Corp. - Class A

    161,021       9,991,353  

Hexcel Corp.

    105,870       5,588,877  

Moog, Inc. - Class A (a)

    104,563       7,499,258  

Teledyne Technologies, Inc. (a)

    92,046       11,749,672  
   

 

 

 
      52,909,787  
   

 

 

 
Air Freight & Logistics—0.7%  

XPO Logistics, Inc. (a)

    160,521       10,374,472  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.4%  

Allegiant Travel Co.

    5,854       793,802  

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (a)

    22,400       1,051,680  

Spirit Airlines, Inc. (a) (b)

    73,415       3,791,885  
   

 

 

 
      5,637,367  
   

 

 

 
Auto Components—1.1%  

Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc. (a)

    40,697       4,105,107  

Gentherm, Inc. (a)

    19,794       768,007  

LCI Industries

    48,590       4,975,616  

Tenneco, Inc.

    90,570       5,237,663  
   

 

 

 
      15,086,393  
   

 

 

 
Banks—1.8%  

Ameris Bancorp

    59,293       2,857,923  

CenterState Banks, Inc.

    219,028       5,445,036  

First Bancorp

    47,949       1,498,886  

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.

    112,016       2,935,939  

Signature Bank (a)

    40,469       5,808,515  

SVB Financial Group (a)

    39,191       6,889,386  
   

 

 

 
      25,435,685  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.3%  

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The) - Class A (a) (b)

    24,566       3,246,397  

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

    5,500       1,258,785  
   

 

 

 
      4,505,182  
   

 

 

 
Biotechnology—6.2%  

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    82,588       2,303,379  

Acceleron Pharma, Inc. (a) (b)

    32,667       992,750  

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    18,023       355,053  

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    29,105       1,497,452  

Alkermes plc (a)

    26,085       1,512,148  

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    24,484       1,952,844  

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    35,584       654,746  

Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    27,392       319,939  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a)

    12,521       1,137,157  

Bioverativ, Inc. (a)

    143,764       8,650,280  

Bluebird Bio, Inc. (a)

    46,167       4,849,843  

Blueprint Medicines Corp. (a)

    38,469       1,949,224  

Clovis Oncology, Inc. (a)

    31,200       2,921,256  

Exelixis, Inc. (a)

    214,167       5,274,933  
Biotechnology—(Continued)  

Incyte Corp. (a)

    31,403     3,953,952  

Insmed, Inc. (a) (b)

    127,284       2,184,194  

Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    17,080       216,062  

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    44,386       2,257,916  

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    153,980       2,907,142  

Kite Pharma, Inc. (a)

    46,928       4,865,026  

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) (b)

    46,568       5,653,355  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a) (b)

    118,734       5,461,764  

Prothena Corp. plc (a) (b)

    39,987       2,164,096  

Radius Health, Inc. (a)

    40,123       1,814,763  

Repligen Corp. (a)

    71,231       2,951,813  

Sage Therapeutics, Inc. (a) (b)

    34,438       2,742,642  

Seattle Genetics, Inc. (a)

    46,912       2,427,227  

Spark Therapeutics, Inc. (a)

    35,718       2,133,793  

TESARO, Inc. (a) (b)

    46,695       6,530,763  

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a) (b)

    38,497       2,391,049  

United Therapeutics Corp. (a)

    16,980       2,202,815  
   

 

 

 
      87,229,376  
   

 

 

 
Building Products—1.4%  

AAON, Inc. (b)

    88,708       3,268,890  

Lennox International, Inc.

    52,182       9,582,703  

Patrick Industries, Inc. (a)

    84,957       6,189,117  
   

 

 

 
      19,040,710  
   

 

 

 
Capital Markets—3.0%  

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

    112,316       10,265,682  

E*Trade Financial Corp. (a)

    112,965       4,296,059  

FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

    27,382       4,550,341  

Financial Engines, Inc.

    64,880       2,374,608  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    64,995       13,070,494  

MSCI, Inc.

    71,416       7,355,134  
   

 

 

 
      41,912,318  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—3.1%  

AdvanSix, Inc. (a)

    75,608       2,361,994  

Chase Corp.

    34,305       3,660,344  

GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. (a)

    196,648       5,997,764  

Ingevity Corp. (a)

    59,168       3,396,243  

Innospec, Inc.

    56,578       3,708,688  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

    67,531       4,943,269  

NewMarket Corp. (b)

    13,591       6,258,384  

PolyOne Corp.

    154,629       5,990,327  

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The)

    26,900       2,406,474  

Stepan Co.

    34,000       2,962,760  

WR Grace & Co.

    19,617       1,412,620  
   

 

 

 
      43,098,867  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services & Supplies—1.6%  

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. - Class A (a)

    101,100       1,659,051  

Clean Harbors, Inc. (a) (b)

    28,965       1,617,116  

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (b)

    116,012       5,432,842  

Rollins, Inc. (b)

    191,500       7,795,965  

U.S. Ecology, Inc. (b)

    89,314       4,510,357  

West Corp.

    55,508       1,294,446  
   

 

 

 
      22,309,777  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Communications Equipment—1.1%  

ARRIS International plc (a)

    199,007     $ 5,576,176  

EchoStar Corp. - Class A (a)

    44,762       2,717,053  

NetScout Systems, Inc. (a)

    63,169       2,173,014  

Plantronics, Inc.

    86,562       4,528,058  
   

 

 

 
      14,994,301  
   

 

 

 
Construction & Engineering—0.2%  

Valmont Industries, Inc.

    15,791       2,362,334  
   

 

 

 
Consumer Finance—0.4%  

PRA Group, Inc. (a) (b)

    83,687       3,171,737  

SLM Corp. (a)

    231,400       2,661,100  
   

 

 

 
      5,832,837  
   

 

 

 
Containers & Packaging—1.3%  

Berry Global Group, Inc. (a)

    217,697       12,410,906  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

    404,919       5,579,784  
   

 

 

 
      17,990,690  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—0.7%  

Pool Corp.

    86,885       10,215,069  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—1.7%  

Capella Education Co.

    56,758       4,858,485  

Service Corp. International

    292,332       9,778,505  

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (a)

    155,704       6,102,040  

Sotheby’s (a)

    53,309       2,861,094  
   

 

 

 
      23,600,124  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.4%  

AZZ, Inc.

    77,129       4,303,798  

Generac Holdings, Inc. (a)

    51,702       1,867,993  
   

 

 

 
      6,171,791  
   

 

 

 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components—2.2%  

Anixter International, Inc. (a)

    36,565       2,859,383  

Cognex Corp.

    127,995       10,866,775  

Coherent, Inc. (a)

    54,643       12,294,129  

Novanta, Inc. (a)

    47,400       1,706,400  

OSI Systems, Inc. (a)

    48,054       3,611,258  
   

 

 

 
      31,337,945  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—0.4%  

Core Laboratories NV

    4,921       498,350  

Dril-Quip, Inc. (a) (b)

    44,532       2,173,162  

Oceaneering International, Inc.

    75,373       1,721,519  

Oil States International, Inc. (a)

    70,947       1,926,211  
   

 

 

 
      6,319,242  
   

 

 

 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—4.3%  

CoreSite Realty Corp. (b)

    93,370       9,666,596  

CubeSmart

    158,871       3,819,259  

CyrusOne, Inc.

    154,455       8,610,866  

DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.

    57,300       3,062,112  
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts—(Continued)  

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. - Class A (b)

    281,338     5,843,390  

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

    111,044       9,587,539  

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

    230,750       6,604,065  

Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. - Class A

    145,775       3,523,382  

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (b)

    74,203       2,392,305  

PS Business Parks, Inc.

    37,311       4,939,603  

Terreno Realty Corp.

    72,417       2,437,556  
   

 

 

 
      60,486,673  
   

 

 

 
Food & Staples Retailing—0.7%  

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (b)

    94,972       10,172,451  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—1.8%  

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (a) (b)

    49,455       1,958,418  

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

    63,332       8,364,257  

John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (b)

    42,495       2,681,860  

Post Holdings, Inc. (a)

    90,525       7,029,266  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (a)

    58,244       4,757,952  
   

 

 

 
      24,791,753  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—5.9%  

Abaxis, Inc. (b)

    28,031       1,486,204  

Align Technology, Inc. (a)

    69,888       10,491,586  

Cantel Medical Corp. (b)

    76,996       5,998,758  

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

    22,502       5,387,429  

DexCom, Inc. (a) (b)

    62,691       4,585,847  

Glaukos Corp. (a)

    38,891       1,612,810  

Halyard Health, Inc. (a) (b)

    61,188       2,403,465  

ICU Medical, Inc. (a) (b)

    47,874       8,258,265  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    38,791       6,261,643  

Inogen, Inc. (a)

    71,234       6,797,148  

Masimo Corp. (a)

    91,785       8,368,956  

Natus Medical, Inc. (a)

    91,572       3,415,636  

NuVasive, Inc. (a)

    79,085       6,083,218  

Penumbra, Inc. (a)

    31,569       2,770,180  

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

    92,374       8,731,190  
   

 

 

 
      82,652,335  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Providers & Services—2.9%  

BioTelemetry, Inc. (a)

    39,300       1,314,585  

Centene Corp. (a)

    96,402       7,700,592  

Chemed Corp. (b)

    34,000       6,954,020  

Corvel Corp. (a)

    51,649       2,450,745  

HealthSouth Corp.

    77,009       3,727,236  

MEDNAX, Inc. (a)

    22,702       1,370,520  

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (a)

    42,500       2,940,150  

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

    72,658       4,388,543  

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (a)

    54,099       9,714,016  
   

 

 

 
      40,560,407  
   

 

 

 
Health Care Technology—0.8%  

Omnicell, Inc. (a) (b)

    117,422       5,060,888  

Veeva Systems, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    107,062       6,563,971  
   

 

 

 
      11,624,859  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—5.1%  

Brinker International, Inc. (b)

    107,290     $ 4,087,749  

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (a) (b)

    22,175       2,809,572  

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) (b)

    54,949       2,763,935  

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

    44,068       2,831,369  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

    39,819       7,298,823  

Denny’s Corp. (a)

    408,919       4,812,977  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

    46,962       9,933,872  

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (a)

    119,583       4,312,163  

Jack in the Box, Inc.

    64,277       6,331,284  

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (b)

    38,812       4,570,113  

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (a)

    210,157       4,152,702  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (b)

    87,859       5,237,275  

Vail Resorts, Inc.

    64,781       13,139,530  
   

 

 

 
      72,281,364  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—0.5%  

Helen of Troy, Ltd. (a)

    82,476       7,760,992  
   

 

 

 
Household Products—0.4%  

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (b)

    40,795       5,101,007  
   

 

 

 
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers—0.3%  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

    78,290       4,594,057  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—0.3%  

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.

    47,817       622,577  

Primerica, Inc. (b)

    54,309       4,113,907  
   

 

 

 
      4,736,484  
   

 

 

 
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail—1.2%  

HSN, Inc.

    37,273       1,189,009  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    96,575       5,216,981  

Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    115,164       1,335,902  

Liberty Ventures - Series A (a)

    118,414       6,191,868  

Shutterfly, Inc. (a)

    53,361       2,534,648  
   

 

 

 
      16,468,408  
   

 

 

 
Internet Software & Services—2.5%  

CommerceHub, Inc. - Series A (a)

    18,520       322,619  

CommerceHub, Inc. - Series C (a)

    37,048       646,117  

CoStar Group, Inc. (a)

    17,307       4,562,125  

Envestnet, Inc. (a)

    70,135       2,777,346  

j2 Global, Inc. (b)

    57,891       4,925,945  

LogMeIn, Inc.

    44,682       4,669,269  

MercadoLibre, Inc.

    16,391       4,112,174  

Stamps.com, Inc. (a) (b)

    43,376       6,717,858  

WebMD Health Corp. (a) (b)

    103,363       6,062,240  
   

 

 

 
      34,795,693  
   

 

 

 
IT Services—5.5%  

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    73,652       3,211,227  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

    187,145       6,089,698  

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

    100,663       7,606,096  

Cardtronics plc - Class A (a)

    127,572       4,192,016  

CoreLogic, Inc. (a)

    160,230       6,950,777  
IT Services—(Continued)  

CSRA, Inc.

    171,429     5,442,871  

DST Systems, Inc.

    117,912       7,275,171  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)

    86,298       7,539,856  

Gartner, Inc. (a)

    50,261       6,207,736  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    41,462       4,306,658  

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    157,734       9,878,881  

Travelport Worldwide, Ltd.

    180,589       2,484,905  

WEX, Inc. (a)

    64,674       6,743,558  
   

 

 

 
      77,929,450  
   

 

 

 
Leisure Products—0.5%  

Brunswick Corp.

    111,846       7,016,100  
   

 

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services—3.2%  

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Class A (a)

    24,589       5,564,737  

Bruker Corp.

    103,800       2,993,592  

Cambrex Corp. (a)

    104,663       6,253,614  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a)

    70,297       7,110,542  

INC Research Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

    102,486       5,995,431  

PAREXEL International Corp. (a)

    71,289       6,195,727  

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (a)

    68,637       5,148,461  

VWR Corp. (a)

    155,617       5,136,917  
   

 

 

 
      44,399,021  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—5.4%  

Chart Industries, Inc. (a) (b)

    35,962       1,248,960  

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

    23,000       756,700  

Graco, Inc. (b)

    63,559       6,945,728  

IDEX Corp.

    30,073       3,398,550  

John Bean Technologies Corp.

    118,661       11,628,778  

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

    27,472       2,529,896  

Lydall, Inc. (a)

    113,208       5,852,854  

Middleby Corp. (The) (a)

    57,598       6,998,733  

Nordson Corp.

    63,494       7,703,092  

Standex International Corp.

    27,502       2,494,431  

Toro Co. (The)

    199,985       13,856,961  

Wabtec Corp. (b)

    42,454       3,884,541  

Welbilt, Inc. (a) (b)

    148,367       2,796,718  

Woodward, Inc.

    87,357       5,903,586  
   

 

 

 
      75,999,528  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.3%  

Kirby Corp. (a)

    21,997       1,470,500  

Matson, Inc. (b)

    82,760       2,486,110  
   

 

 

 
      3,956,610  
   

 

 

 
Media—1.7%  

Cable One, Inc.

    12,800       9,099,520  

Gray Television, Inc. (a)

    158,954       2,177,670  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. - Class B (a) (b)

    165,233       4,342,323  

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a)

    219,236       7,640,375  
   

 

 

 
      23,259,888  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.2%  

Worthington Industries, Inc.

    65,616       3,295,236  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value  
Multiline Retail—0.3%  

Big Lots, Inc. (b)

    89,258     $ 4,311,161  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—2.5%  

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (a) (b)

    55,028       958,588  

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    63,280       5,619,897  

Matador Resources Co. (a)

    227,934       4,870,949  

Parsley Energy, Inc. - Class A (a)

    168,028       4,662,777  

PDC Energy, Inc. (a)

    47,978       2,068,332  

Rice Energy, Inc. (a)

    106,322       2,831,355  

RSP Permian, Inc. (a)

    160,246       5,171,138  

World Fuel Services Corp.

    119,618       4,599,312  

WPX Energy, Inc. (a)

    385,058       3,719,660  
   

 

 

 
      34,502,008  
   

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products—0.1%  

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.

    99,835       2,059,596  
   

 

 

 
Personal Products—0.2%  

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. - Class A (b)

    40,202       2,526,294  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—2.6%  

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    35,812       1,881,921  

Catalent, Inc. (a)

    39,001       1,368,935  

Depomed, Inc. (a) (b)

    165,174       1,773,969  

Dermira, Inc. (a)

    40,515       1,180,607  

Innoviva, Inc. (a) (b)

    57,530       736,384  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (a) (b)

    13,291       2,066,751  

Medicines Co. (The) (a) (b)

    47,044       1,788,142  

Nektar Therapeutics (a)

    174,744       3,416,245  

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    36,707       1,750,924  

Phibro Animal Health Corp. - Class A

    73,241       2,713,579  

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (a)

    157,878       8,337,537  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

    118,134       5,091,575  

TherapeuticsMD, Inc. (a)

    288,310       1,519,394  

Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (a) (b)

    66,914       2,665,854  

WAVE Life Sciences, Ltd. (a)

    21,287       395,938  
   

 

 

 
      36,687,755  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—1.2%  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

    40,763       4,408,518  

Exponent, Inc. (b)

    93,782       5,467,491  

Huron Consulting Group, Inc. (a)

    40,814       1,763,165  

TransUnion (a)

    136,181       5,897,999  
   

 

 

 
      17,537,173  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Management & Development—0.2%  

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (b)

    152,553       2,906,135  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—0.8%  

Landstar System, Inc.

    52,265       4,473,884  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

    70,646       6,728,325  
   

 

 

 
      11,202,209  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—3.6%  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (a)

    67,944       4,395,297  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—(Continued)  

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

    31,583     2,331,773  

Cavium, Inc. (a)

    82,216       5,108,080  

Cirrus Logic, Inc. (a)

    132,874       8,333,857  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (a)

    235,772       6,080,560  

MaxLinear, Inc. - Class A (a) (b)

    244,489       6,818,798  

Microsemi Corp. (a)

    183,894       8,606,239  

Nanometrics, Inc. (a)

    34,600       875,034  

Synaptics, Inc. (a)

    73,988       3,825,920  

Versum Materials, Inc.

    146,109       4,748,543  
   

 

 

 
      51,124,101  
   

 

 

 
Software—8.1%  

ACI Worldwide, Inc. (a)

    167,369       3,744,045  

Aspen Technology, Inc. (a) (b)

    116,968       6,463,652  

Blackbaud, Inc. (b)

    114,524       9,820,433  

CommVault Systems, Inc. (a)

    73,971       4,175,663  

Computer Modelling Group, Ltd.

    83,725       657,249  

Descartes Systems Group, Inc. (The) (a)

    155,258       3,780,532  

Ellie Mae, Inc. (a)

    47,481       5,218,637  

Fair Isaac Corp.

    72,568       10,116,705  

Fortinet, Inc. (a)

    93,233       3,490,644  

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (a)

    141,423       6,796,789  

Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.

    26,300       481,290  

Pegasystems, Inc.

    138,595       8,087,018  

Proofpoint, Inc. (a) (b)

    71,801       6,234,481  

PTC, Inc. (a) (b)

    146,768       8,089,852  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    213,480       8,199,767  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)

    149,616       10,978,822  

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) (b)

    57,251       10,057,283  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc. (The) (a) (b)

    33,624       7,063,057  
   

 

 

 
      113,455,919  
   

 

 

 
Specialty Retail—1.8%  

Aaron’s, Inc.

    24,261       943,753  

Burlington Stores, Inc. (a)

    126,466       11,633,608  

Children’s Place, Inc. (The) (b)

    19,992       2,041,183  

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

    23,899       997,783  

Murphy USA, Inc. (a) (b)

    111,920       8,294,391  

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a) (b)

    66,345       1,343,486  
   

 

 

 
      25,254,204  
   

 

 

 
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals—0.5%  

Cray, Inc. (a) (b)

    53,534       985,026  

NCR Corp. (a)

    154,250       6,299,570  
   

 

 

 
      7,284,596  
   

 

 

 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods—0.9%  

Carter’s, Inc.

    69,872       6,215,115  

Steven Madden, Ltd. (a)

    150,395       6,008,280  
   

 

 

 
      12,223,395  
   

 

 

 
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—0.5%  

MGIC Investment Corp. (a)

    328,083       3,674,529  

Radian Group, Inc.

    214,582       3,508,416  
   

 

 

 
      7,182,945  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Trading Companies & Distributors—0.9%  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (a)

    64,350     $ 3,153,150  

Univar, Inc. (a)

    167,908       4,902,914  

Watsco, Inc.

    31,171       4,806,568  
   

 

 

 
      12,862,632  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,028,487,228)

      1,399,366,706  
   

 

 

 
Rights—0.0%  
Biotechnology—0.0%  

Dyax Corp., Expires 12/31/19 (a) (c) (d)
(Cost $146,631)

    132,100       323,645  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—0.3%  
Mutual Fund—0.3%  

T. Rowe Price Government Reserve Fund (e)

    4,022,217       4,022,217  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $4,022,217)

      4,022,217  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—8.2%  
Certificates of Deposit—4.7%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    995,818       997,900  

Bank of America N.A.
1.507%, 07/11/17 (g)

    8,000,000       8,001,409  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (g)

    2,000,000       2,002,250  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (g)

    2,000,000       2,002,306  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (g)

    2,000,000       2,002,713  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.125%, 07/03/17

    1,000,000       1,000,022  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.432%, 10/16/17 (g)

    2,000,000       2,000,428  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (g)

    3,000,000       3,000,375  

KBC Bank NV
1.200%, 07/18/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    1,000,000       1,000,030  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.266%, 12/05/17 (g)

    1,500,000       1,500,035  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.469%, 10/18/17 (g)

    2,000,000       1,999,864  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (g)

    2,500,000       2,500,763  

National Australia Bank London
1.480%, 11/09/17 (g)

    3,000,000       3,002,430  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Natixis New York
1.506%, 08/03/17 (g)

    4,500,000     4,501,359  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.377%, 10/13/17 (g)

    1,000,000       1,000,688  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (g)

    7,500,000       7,500,907  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (g)

    3,000,000       3,003,033  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (g)

    600,000       600,233  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.170%, 07/03/17

    1,500,000       1,499,996  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (g)

    2,500,000       2,500,640  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.475%, 01/10/18 (g)

    5,000,000       5,008,312  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (g)

    2,102,146       2,101,199  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (g)

    2,800,000       2,802,503  
   

 

 

 
      66,529,355  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.0%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    2,991,128       2,998,914  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (g)

    3,000,000       3,003,163  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (g)

    500,000       500,173  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    499,888       499,936  

1.180%, 07/11/17

    997,050       999,668  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.190%, 07/28/17

    996,893       999,060  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (g)

    4,300,000       4,304,287  
   

 

 

 
      13,305,201  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—2.0%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $240,292 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $250,117 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $245,076.

    240,270       240,270  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,011,875 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (f)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $3,700,339 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,685,780 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $3,774,000.

    3,700,000     $ 3,700,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $4,500,450 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $4,575,300 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $4,590,014.

    4,500,000       4,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at
1.550% to be repurchased at $1,000,775 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $217 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $1,111,824.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,507,268 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,650,000.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

   

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,519,119 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,750,000.

    2,500,000       2,500,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at
1.710% to be repurchased at $4,674,509 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $5,060,000.

    4,600,000       4,600,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $1,500,168 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $2,991,093 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $1,530,178.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $2,500,246 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,754,408 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $2,550,000.

    2,500,000       2,500,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Royal Bank of Scotland Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.060% to be repurchased at $5,001,031 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $5,105,522 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 1.118% - 2.000%, maturity dates ranging from 07/31/17 - 02/15/25, with a value of $5,100,141.

    5,000,000     $ 5,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      28,040,270  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.5%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
1.180%, 07/07/17

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    200,000       200,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    600,000       600,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    1,700,000       1,700,000  
   

 

 

 
      6,500,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $114,336,645)

      114,374,826  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—108.0%
(Cost $1,146,992,721) (h)

      1,518,087,394  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(8.0)%

      (111,889,499
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 1,406,197,895  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   Non-income producing security.
(b)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $112,051,127 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $114,323,193. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(c)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent less than 0.05% of net assets.
(d)   Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 0.0% of net assets.
(e)   Affiliated Issuer. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements for a summary of transactions in securities of affiliated issuers.)
(f)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(g)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(h)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $1,146,992,721. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $411,911,567 and $(40,816,894), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $371,094,673.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total Common Stocks*

   $ 1,399,366,706      $ —       $ —        $ 1,399,366,706  

Total Rights*

     —          —         323,645        323,645  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     4,022,217        —         —          4,022,217  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          114,374,826       —          114,374,826  

Total Investments

   $ 1,403,388,923      $ 114,374,826     $ 323,645      $ 1,518,087,394  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (114,323,193   $ —        $ (114,323,193

 

* See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,514,065,177  

Affiliated investments at value (c)

     4,022,217  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (d)

     5,488  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     5,048,691  

Fund shares sold

     351,727  

Dividends

     808,593  

Dividends on affiliated investments

     3,440  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,524,305,333  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     114,323,193  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     2,134,911  

Fund shares redeemed

     753,596  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     516,930  

Distribution and service fees

     87,399  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,469  

Other expenses

     188,940  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     118,107,438  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,406,197,895  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 986,990,436  

Undistributed net investment income

     1,080,980  

Accumulated net realized gain

     47,031,696  

Unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     371,094,783  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,406,197,895  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 974,951,034  

Class B

     410,810,063  

Class E

     17,086,692  

Class G

     3,350,106  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     43,689,837  

Class B

     19,657,628  

Class E

     800,049  

Class G

     165,716  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption
Price Per Share

 

Class A

   $ 22.32  

Class B

     20.90  

Class E

     21.36  

Class G

     20.22  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments, excluding affiliated investments, was $1,142,970,504.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $112,051,127.
(c)   Identified cost of affiliated investments was $4,022,217.
(d)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $5,378.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 4,158,515  

Dividends from affiliated investments

     13,192  

Securities lending income

     823,659  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     4,995,366  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     3,131,971  

Administration fees

     21,249  

Custodian and accounting fees

     39,470  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     496,636  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     12,430  

Distribution and service fees—Class G

     4,548  

Audit and tax services

     20,657  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     59,178  

Insurance

     4,288  

Miscellaneous

     9,759  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     3,845,181  

Less management fee waiver

     (148,651

Less broker commission recapture

     (2,036
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     3,694,494  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     1,300,872  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

  
Net realized gain on:  

Investments

     49,573,114  

Foreign currency transactions

     226  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     49,573,340  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  

Investments

     88,038,454  

Foreign currency transactions

     283  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     88,038,737  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     137,612,077  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 138,912,949  
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $4,865.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 1,300,872     $ 3,498,560  

Net realized gain

     49,573,340       82,250,998  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     88,038,737       53,514,628  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     138,912,949       139,264,186  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (3,089,972     (2,262,161

Class B

     (294,924     (122,343

Class E

     (30,190     (22,202

Class G

     (613     0  

Net realized capital gains

 

Class A

     (57,061,492     (107,740,208

Class B

     (25,529,362     (49,111,904

Class E

     (1,045,321     (2,012,509

Class G

     (212,153     (310,878
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (87,264,027     (161,582,205
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     70,348,335       51,363,420  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     121,997,257       29,045,401  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,284,200,638       1,255,155,237  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,406,197,895     $ 1,284,200,638  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 1,080,980     $ 3,195,807  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     2,779,115     $ 64,639,060       1,981,592     $ 42,181,500  

Reinvestments

     2,702,222       60,151,464       5,702,560       110,002,369  

Redemptions

     (2,921,427     (66,155,403     (5,785,041     (121,880,009
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     2,559,910     $ 58,635,121       1,899,111     $ 30,303,860  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     758,396     $ 16,126,210       1,507,636     $ 29,367,915  

Reinvestments

     1,238,575       25,824,286       2,714,127       49,234,247  

Redemptions

     (1,470,539     (31,225,466     (3,007,893     (58,496,856
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     526,432     $ 10,725,030       1,213,870     $ 20,105,306  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     55,050     $ 1,186,945       68,010     $ 1,354,404  

Reinvestments

     50,494       1,075,511       109,925       2,034,711  

Redemptions

     (76,867     (1,675,164     (202,798     (4,018,315
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     28,677     $ 587,292       (24,863   $ (629,200
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class G

 

Sales

     19,483     $ 403,920       75,500     $ 1,413,250  

Reinvestments

     10,549       212,766       17,683       310,878  

Redemptions

     (10,618     (215,794     (7,445     (140,674
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     19,414     $ 400,892       85,738     $ 1,583,454  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 70,348,335       $ 51,363,420  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015      2014     2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 21.41     $ 22.01     $ 23.40      $ 23.77     $ 17.53      $ 16.68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (a)

     0.03       0.07  (b)      0.07        0.06       0.04        0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2.35       2.20       0.71        1.35       7.37        2.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.38       2.27       0.78        1.41       7.41        2.62  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.08     (0.06     (0.03      (0.00 )(c)      (0.07      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.39     (2.81     (2.14      (1.78     (1.10      (1.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.47     (2.87     (2.17      (1.78     (1.17      (1.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 22.32     $ 21.41     $ 22.01      $ 23.40     $ 23.77      $ 17.53  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     11.04  (e)      11.74       2.71        6.91       44.55        16.18  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.50  (f)      0.50       0.50        0.51       0.52        0.55  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.48  (f)      0.48       0.48        0.48       0.49        0.52  

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

     0.27  (f)      0.36  (b)      0.28        0.25       0.21        0.56  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      22       27        25       29        26  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 975.0     $ 880.8     $ 863.6      $ 938.5     $ 714.2      $ 387.0  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015      2014     2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 20.11     $ 20.84     $ 22.28      $ 22.77     $ 16.84      $ 16.12  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

              

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     0.00  (h)      0.02  (b)      0.01        (0.00 )(h)      (0.01      0.04  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2.20       2.07       0.69        1.29       7.07        2.45  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.20       2.09       0.70        1.29       7.06        2.49  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

              

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.02     (0.01     0.00        0.00       (0.03      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.39     (2.81     (2.14      (1.78     (1.10      (1.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.41     (2.82     (2.14      (1.78     (1.13      (1.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 20.90     $ 20.11     $ 20.84      $ 22.28     $ 22.77      $ 16.84  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     10.91  (e)      11.48       2.46        6.65       44.17        15.91  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.75  (f)      0.75       0.75        0.76       0.77        0.80  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.73  (f)      0.73       0.73        0.73       0.74        0.77  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     0.02  (f)      0.11  (b)      0.03        (0.01     (0.05      0.25  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      22       27        25       29        26  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 410.8     $ 384.7     $ 373.4      $ 369.6     $ 373.6      $ 276.5  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data       
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 20.54     $ 21.23     $ 22.63     $ 23.09     $ 17.06     $ 16.29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

            

Net investment income (a)

     0.01       0.04  (b)      0.03       0.02       0.01       0.06  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2.24       2.11       0.71       1.30       7.16       2.48  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     2.25       2.15       0.74       1.32       7.17       2.54  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

            

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.04     (0.03     0.00       0.00       (0.04     0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.39     (2.81     (2.14     (1.78     (1.10     (1.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (1.43     (2.84     (2.14     (1.78     (1.14     (1.77
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 21.36     $ 20.54     $ 21.23     $ 22.63     $ 23.09     $ 17.06  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (d)

     11.00  (e)      11.55       2.61       6.69       44.32       16.06  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.65  (f)      0.65       0.65       0.66       0.67       0.70  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.63  (f)      0.63       0.63       0.63       0.64       0.67  

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

     0.12  (f)      0.21  (b)      0.12       0.09       0.05       0.34  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      22       27       25       29       26  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 17.1     $ 15.8     $ 16.9     $ 17.1     $ 18.8     $ 14.2  
     Class G  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended
December 31,

             
       2016     2015     2014(i)              

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 19.49     $ 20.34     $ 21.78     $ 21.49      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

            

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.00 ) (h)      0.02  (b)      (0.01     0.01      

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     2.12       1.94       0.71       0.28      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total from investment operations

     2.12       1.96       0.70       0.29      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Less Distributions

            

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00  (c)      0.00       0.00       0.00      

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     (1.39     (2.81     (2.14     0.00      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total distributions

     (1.39     (2.81     (2.14     0.00      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 20.22     $ 19.49     $ 20.34     $ 21.78      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

Total Return (%) (d)

     10.89  (e)      11.14       2.51       1.35  (e)     

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.80  (f)      0.80       0.80       0.83  (f)     

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (g)

     0.78  (f)      0.78       0.78       0.81  (f)     

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.02 )(f)      0.08  (b)      (0.06     0.40  (f)     

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (e)      22       27       25      

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 3.4     $ 2.9     $ 1.2     $ 0.0  (j)     

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.02% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Distributions from net investment income were less than $0.01.
(d)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(e)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(f)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(g)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(h)   Net investment income (loss) was less than $0.01.
(i)   Commencement of operations was November 12, 2014.
(j)   Net assets, end of period rounds to less than $0.1 million.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, E and G shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, adjustments to prior period accumulated balances, real estate investment trust (“REIT”) adjustments and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $28,040,270. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 174,888,249      $ 0      $ 193,212,688  

The Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other accounts managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., the subadviser to the Portfolio, that amounted to $65,574 in sales of investments, which are included above, and resulted in realized losses of $186,923.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Portfolio engaged in security transactions with other affiliated Portfolios. These amounted to $10,387,524 in purchases of investments, which are included above.

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30,  2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$3,131,971      0.550   Of the first $100 million
     0.500   Of the next $300 million
     0.450   On amounts in excess of $400 million

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (“T. Rowe Price”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waivers - Effective February 17, 2005, T. Rowe Price agreed to a voluntary subadvisory fee waiver that applies if (i) assets under management by T. Rowe Price for the Trust and Brighthouse Funds Trust I (“BHFTI”), an affiliate of the Trust, in the aggregate, exceed $750,000,000, (ii) T. Rowe Price subadvises three or more portfolios of the Trust and BHFTI in the aggregate, and (iii) at least one of those portfolios is a large cap domestic equity portfolio.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

If the aforementioned conditions are met, T. Rowe Price will waive its subadvisory fee paid by Brighthouse Investment Advisers by 5% for combined Trust and BHFTI average daily net assets over $750,000,000, 7.5% for the next $1,500,000,000 of combined assets, and 10% for amounts over $3,000,000,000. Brighthouse Investment Advisers has voluntarily agreed to reduce its advisory fee for the Portfolio by the amount waived (if any) by T. Rowe Price for the Portfolio pursuant to this voluntary subadvisory fee waiver. Because these fee waivers are voluntary, and not contractual, they may be discontinued by T. Rowe Price and Brighthouse Investment Advisers at any time. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as management fee waivers in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B, E, and G Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B, E, and G Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B, E, and G Shares of the Portfolio. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares, 0.15% per year for Class E Shares, and 0.30% per year for Class G Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Transactions in Securities of Affiliated Issuers

A summary of the Portfolio’s transactions in the securities of Affiliated issuers during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is as follows:

 

Security Description

  Number of
shares held at
December 31, 2016
    Shares
purchased
    Shares
sold
    Number of
shares held at
June 30, 2017
    Realized
Gain on
shares
sold
    Income earned
from affiliates
during the
period
    Ending Value
as of
June 30, 2017
 

T. Rowe Price Government Reserve Fund

    1,145,182       76,299,974       (73,422,939     4,022,217     $     $ 13,192     $ 4,022,217  

7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$11,380,536    $ 6,987,808      $ 150,201,669      $ 109,646,735      $ 161,582,205      $ 116,634,543  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
     Total  
$3,288,141    $ 82,589,259      $ 281,773,471      $      $ 367,650,871  

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had no post-enactment accumulated capital losses and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
56,786,913      1,935,108        3,256,421  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     57,709,310        4,269,132  

Robert Boulware

     57,780,588        4,197,854  

Susan C. Gause

     57,802,458        4,175,983  

Nancy Hawthorne

     57,724,372        4,254,069  

Barbara A. Nugent

     57,784,910        4,193,531  

John Rosenthal

     57,718,267        4,260,175  

Linda B. Strumpf

     57,761,661        4,216,780  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     57,756,107        4,222,334  

 

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Managed By Van Eck Associates Corporation

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A and B shares of the Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio returned -16.01% and -16.13%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) North American Natural Resources Index1, returned -11.04%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

In addition to low crude oil prices, we believe that continuing dysfunction in Washington, D.C. had a significant impact on the market in the first six months of the year. Although 2016 drew to a close with the deflation/inflation “conversation” having shifted from being strongly deflationary to including a degree of valid concern about the prospect of forthcoming inflation, the general feeling of optimism at the start of 2017, especially with regard to both inflation expectations and infrastructure spending, faded rapidly.

Energy

We continue to believe that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries November meeting, where the group agreed to cut oil production to 32.5 million barrels per day, can be described as “historic”. The outcome has, though, been somewhat disappointing up to this point. However, we still think that the production quota system, combined with continued resilient demand growth, will bring the market back into balance.

Metals and Mining

We believe that corporate restructuring in the global mining sector has been successful. Balance sheets have been repaired and operating costs have been reduced. Signs continue to become apparent that a number of companies are now starting to focus on creating sustainable shareholder value through growth and/or dividends.

Base metals remained little changed over the course of the six month period, whether following either the path of a roller coaster or executing a big “U”. Copper was, however, positively impacted by both continuing lower ore quality and some fairly extensive labor disruptions. While zinc, too, was up a little over the period under review, lead remained fairly flat.

The performance of gold was mixed over the first half of 2017. While the price of the metal rebounded at the beginning of the year, during the second quarter it remained range-bound. In the second quarter it was impacted by both the hawkish talk of central banks and a soft U.S. dollar.

Agriculture

While healthy South American crops of both soy and corn limited any upward movement in prices, this was positive for proteins. The nitrogen fertilizers market benefited from the fact that, contrary to expectations, corn acreages increased at the expense of soy.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

Several key aspects that contributed to the underperformance of the Portfolio relative to the S&P North American Natural Resources Index were overweight positions and underperformance in the oil & gas exploration & production and oil & gas drilling sub-industries.

The three weakest-contributing sub-industries to the Portfolio’s performance relative to the benchmark were oil & gas exploration & production, oil & gas drilling, and diversified metals & mining.

The Portfolio’s three weakest-contributing companies were Nabors Industries, an oil & gas drilling company, and PDC Energy and Cimarex, both oil & gas exploration & production companies. All suffered from the decline in crude oil prices.

The three strongest positive-contributing sub-industries to the Portfolio’s performance relative to the benchmark were an underweight to integrated oil & gas, oil & gas storage & transportation, and electrical components & equipment (solar). The Portfolio had no exposure to the integrated oil & gas sub-industry during the reporting period.

The Portfolio’s three strongest positive-contributing individual positions were: forest products company Louisiana-Pacific which benefited, in particular, from strong prices for oriented strand board (OSB); copper producing company Glencore, which benefited from commodity price support, good earnings, and continued, and expanded, strategic structural optimization; and gold mining company Kinross Gold which benefited from its continued focus on cost reduction and operational performance that met expectations.

The Portfolio’s largest purchases during the reporting period were in the gold and oil & gas equipment & services sub-industries, establishing new positions in IAMGOLD, ProPetro Holding, and Forum Energy Technologies, respectively. The Portfolio’s largest sales were in the oil & gas exploration & production sub-industry, exiting positions in Hess, SM Energy, and Gulfport Energy.

On both an absolute and relative basis, the Portfolio decreased sizably its weighting to the oil & gas exploration & production sub-industry. It also reduced its weighting to the oil & gas drilling sub-industry on both an absolute and relative basis. On both an absolute and relative basis, the Portfolio increased its weightings to the gold and diversified metals & mining sub-industries.

As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio’s most substantially overweight position relative to the benchmark was in the diversified metals & mining sub-industry. It also had sizeable overweight positions in the gold and oil & gas drilling sub-industries.

As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no allocation to the integrated oil & gas sub-industry, making that a substantially underweight position relative to the benchmark. As of the same date, the Portfolio’s next most underweight position was in the oil & gas storage &

 

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Managed By Van Eck Associates Corporation

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

transportation sub-industry. The Portfolio also held a sizeable underweight position in the oil & gas refining & marketing sub-industry

Shawn Reynolds

Charles Cameron

Portfolio Managers

Van Eck Associates Corporation

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE S&P NORTH AMERICAN NATURAL RESOURCES SECTOR INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        Since Inception2  
Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio                      

Class A

       -16.01          -6.35          -3.84          2.47  

Class B

       -16.13          -6.70          -4.09          1.60  
S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index        -11.04          -2.62          0.13          4.26  

1 The S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index was developed as an equity benchmark for U.S. traded natural resource related stocks.

2 Inception dates of the Class A and Class B shares are 10/31/08 and 4/28/09, respectively. Index since inception return is based on the Class A inception date.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Holdings

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Glencore plc      5.7  
Parsley Energy, Inc.- Class A      4.0  
EOG Resources, Inc.      3.8  
Concho Resources, Inc.      3.7  
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.      3.7  
Diamondback Energy, Inc.      3.7  
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.      3.5  
Teck Resources, Ltd. - Class B      3.5  
First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.      3.5  
Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd. (U.S. Listed Shares)      3.3  

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Energy      53.3  
Materials      36.4  
Industrials      1.9  
Consumer Staples      1.0  
Financials      0.3  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30, 2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.80    $ 1,000.00        $ 839.90        $ 3.65  
   Hypothetical*      0.80    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.83        $ 4.01  

Class B(a)

   Actual      1.05    $ 1,000.00        $ 838.70        $ 4.79  
   Hypothetical*      1.05    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,019.59        $ 5.26  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks—92.9% of Net Assets

 

Security Description  

Shares

    Value  
Chemicals—4.7%  

Agrium, Inc.

    269,600     $ 24,396,104  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (a)

    689,500       19,278,420  
   

 

 

 
      43,674,524  
   

 

 

 
Electrical Equipment—0.5%  

Sunrun, Inc. (a) (b)

    639,000       4,549,680  
   

 

 

 
Energy Equipment & Services—18.9%  

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (a) (b)

    269,600       4,205,760  

Halliburton Co.

    623,300       26,621,143  

Nabors Industries, Ltd. (a)

    2,908,500       23,675,190  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (a)

    1,631,700       32,944,023  

ProPetro Holding Corp. (a) (b)

    773,700       10,800,852  

Schlumberger, Ltd.

    407,900       26,856,136  

Superior Energy Services, Inc. (a) (b)

    1,244,300       12,978,049  

Tenaris S.A. (ADR) (a)

    336,900       10,491,066  

Vallourec S.A. (a) (b)

    1,800,400       11,028,074  

Weatherford International plc (a) (b)

    4,154,000       16,075,980  
   

 

 

 
      175,676,273  
   

 

 

 
Food Products—1.0%  

Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A

    151,600       9,494,708  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—29.4%  

Agnico Eagle Mines, Ltd. (U.S. Listed Shares)

    678,733       30,624,433  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    773,700       12,309,567  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.

    3,818,200       32,299,240  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (b)

    924,200       11,099,642  

Glencore plc

    14,018,637       52,617,580  

Goldcorp, Inc.

    448,900       5,795,299  

IAMGOLD Corp. (b)

    1,270,700       6,556,812  

Kinross Gold Corp. (b)

    2,699,100       10,985,337  

New Gold, Inc. (b)

    1,580,000       5,024,400  

Newmont Mining Corp.

    909,700       29,465,183  

Petra Diamonds, Ltd. (b)

    5,359,427       7,624,575  

Randgold Resources, Ltd. (ADR)

    166,900       14,763,974  

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

    622,100       22,277,401  

Teck Resources, Ltd. - Class B

    1,866,400       32,344,712  
   

 

 

 
      273,788,155  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.3%  

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (a)

    134,800       3,082,876  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—34.4%  

Callon Petroleum Co. (a) (b)

    740,100       7,852,461  

Cimarex Energy Co.

    286,400       26,924,464  

Concho Resources, Inc. (b)

    286,350       34,800,116  

CONSOL Energy, Inc. (b)

    1,328,500       19,847,790  

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    386,300       34,307,303  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    386,300       34,967,876  

Golar LNG, Ltd. (a)

    336,900       7,496,025  

Green Plains, Inc. (a)

    487,400       10,016,070  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—(Continued)  

Laredo Petroleum, Inc. (a) (b)

    872,400     9,177,648  

Newfield Exploration Co. (b)

    841,100       23,937,706  

Parsley Energy, Inc. - Class A (b)

    1,345,400       37,334,850  

PDC Energy, Inc. (a) (b)

    454,900       19,610,739  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    217,800       34,756,524  

RSP Permian, Inc. (b)

    367,000       11,843,090  

Scorpio Tankers, Inc.

    1,746,100       6,932,017  
   

 

 

 
      319,804,679  
   

 

 

 
Paper & Forest Products—2.3%  

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (b)

    874,800       21,091,428  
   

 

 

 
Road & Rail—1.4%  

Union Pacific Corp.

    116,200       12,655,342  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $869,455,448)

      863,817,665  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investment—7.9%  
Mutual Fund—7.9%  

AIM STIT-STIC Prime Portfolio

    73,012,920       73,012,920  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $73,012,920)

      73,012,920  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—10.7%  
Certificates of Deposit—4.3%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    1,493,726       1,496,850  

Bank of Montreal Chicago
1.276%, 09/06/17 (d)

    1,900,000       1,900,350  

Bank of Nova Scotia Houston
1.492%, 11/03/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,001,975  

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd.
1.510%, 08/18/17

    1,211,107       1,201,332  

1.602%, 11/16/17 (d)

    2,000,000       2,001,952  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.314%, 11/07/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,500,121  

1.366%, 10/06/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,248  

DG Bank New York
1.140%, 07/03/17

    1,500,000       1,499,985  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (d)

    600,000       600,075  

KBC Bank NV
1.220%, 07/27/17

    3,500,000       3,500,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.150%, 07/03/17

    2,000,000       1,999,980  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.401%, 09/01/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,606  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.400%, 11/27/17 (d)

    2,000,000       1,999,080  

1.451%, 09/01/17 (d)

    400,000       400,087  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (d)

    500,000       500,153  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,000,000     $ 999,890  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,500,117  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,121  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.532%, 03/20/18 (d)

    3,800,000       3,802,736  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.551%, 08/01/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,389  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,499,890  

1.377%, 10/11/17 (d)

    500,000       500,352  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (d)

    500,000       500,128  

1.552%, 08/16/17 (d)

    1,000,000       1,000,301  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (d)

    3,000,000       3,002,229  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (d)

    1,101,124       1,100,628  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (d)

    1,250,000       1,251,117  
   

 

 

 
      39,760,692  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—2.3%  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.210%, 07/10/17

    1,993,681       1,999,348  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.391%, 03/01/18

    2,000,000       2,001,558  

Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
1.379%, 07/18/17 (d)

    4,000,000       4,000,232  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,500,518  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,499,891  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    4,498,994       4,499,425  

Manhattan Asset Funding Co.
1.434%, 09/07/17 (d)

    500,000       500,030  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
1.563%, 12/06/17 (d)

    1,500,000       1,502,027  

Sheffield Receivables Co.
1.230%, 07/07/17

    2,990,673       2,999,298  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (d)

    1,250,000       1,251,246  
   

 

 

 
      21,753,573  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—3.4%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $903,136 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $940,065 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $921,117.

    903,055       903,055  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,011,875 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000     1,000,000  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $5,300,486 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $5,279,631 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $5,406,001.

    5,300,000       5,300,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $6,300,630 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $6,405,420 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $6,426,019.

    6,300,000       6,300,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $5,504,263 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,195 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $6,115,029.

    5,500,000       5,500,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,004,845 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $812,958 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $880,000.

    800,000       800,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $1,007,648 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $1,100,000.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $5,000,558 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $9,970,309 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $5,100,594.

    5,000,000       5,000,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (c)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Royal Bank of Scotland Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.060% to be repurchased at $5,001,031 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $5,105,522 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 1.118% - 2.000%, maturity dates ranging from 07/31/17 - 02/15/25, with a value of $5,100,141.

    5,000,000     $ 5,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      31,803,055  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.7%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    300,000       300,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    900,000       900,000  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    3,000,000       3,000,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    2,400,000       2,400,000  
   

 

 

 
      6,600,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $99,898,692)

      99,917,320  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—111.5%
(Cost $1,042,367,060) (e)

      1,036,747,905  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(11.5)%

      (106,900,496
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 929,847,409  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $96,872,793 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $99,892,360. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Non-income producing security.
(c)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(d)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(e)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $1,042,367,060. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $88,051,213 and $(93,670,368), respectively, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $(5,619,155).
(ADR)—   An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. Trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada significantly influences the value of ADRs.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Common Stocks           

Chemicals

   $ 43,674,524      $ —       $ —        $ 43,674,524  

Electrical Equipment

     4,549,680        —         —          4,549,680  

Energy Equipment & Services

     164,648,199        11,028,074       —          175,676,273  

Food Products

     9,494,708        —         —          9,494,708  

Metals & Mining

     213,546,000        60,242,155       —          273,788,155  

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts

     3,082,876        —         —          3,082,876  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     319,804,679        —         —          319,804,679  

Paper & Forest Products

     21,091,428        —         —          21,091,428  

Road & Rail

     12,655,342        —         —          12,655,342  

Total Common Stocks

     792,547,436        71,270,229       —          863,817,665  

Total Short-Term Investment*

     73,012,920        —         —          73,012,920  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —          99,917,320       —          99,917,320  

Total Investments

   $ 865,560,356      $ 171,187,549     $ —        $ 1,036,747,905  
                                    

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —        $ (99,892,360   $ —        $ (99,892,360

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 1,036,747,905  

Cash

     120,500  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     1,785,568  

Fund shares sold

     428,929  

Dividends

     700,013  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,039,782,915  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     99,892,360  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     9,118,062  

Fund shares redeemed

     75,704  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     590,117  

Distribution and service fees

     24,384  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     101,004  

Other expenses

     133,875  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     109,935,506  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 929,847,409  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 1,219,150,697  

Undistributed net investment income

     231,267  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (283,915,342

Unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (5,619,213
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 929,847,409  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 809,700,492  

Class B

     120,146,917  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     88,892,516  

Class B

     13,268,986  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 9.11  

Class B

     9.05  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $1,042,367,060.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $96,872,793.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends (a)

   $ 4,182,632  

Securities lending income

     333,534  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     4,516,166  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     3,881,471  

Administration fees

     15,839  

Custodian and accounting fees

     33,953  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     156,583  

Audit and tax services

     25,244  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     20,994  

Insurance

     3,582  

Miscellaneous

     9,259  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     4,191,920  

Less management fee waiver

     (59,470

Less broker commission recapture

     (8,426
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     4,124,024  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     392,142  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss

  
Net realized loss on:  

Investments

     (12,825,623

Foreign currency transactions

     (4,540
  

 

 

 

Net realized loss

     (12,830,163
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments

     (155,808,455

Foreign currency transactions

     178  
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

     (155,808,277
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (168,638,440
  

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Net Assets From Operations

   $ (168,246,298
  

 

 

 

 

(a)   Net of foreign withholding taxes of $119,579.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 392,142     $ 1,132,980  

Net realized loss

     (12,830,163     (135,912,049

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (155,808,277     541,328,505  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations

     (168,246,298     406,549,436  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (973,863     (7,529,545

Class B

     0       (774,707
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (973,863     (8,304,252
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     50,697,055       (216,213,976
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (118,523,106     182,031,208  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     1,048,370,515       866,339,307  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 929,847,409     $ 1,048,370,515  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 231,267     $ 812,988  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     7,015,709     $ 69,953,757       22,439,892     $ 159,259,405  

Reinvestments

     108,448       973,863       786,786       7,529,545  

Redemptions

     (2,628,606     (29,436,763     (37,901,036     (351,491,583
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     4,495,551     $ 41,490,857       (14,674,358   $ (184,702,633
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     1,831,323     $ 17,923,386       2,278,552     $ 17,711,278  

Reinvestments

     0       0       81,377       774,707  

Redemptions

     (813,129     (8,717,188     (5,245,745     (49,997,328
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,018,194     $ 9,206,198       (2,885,816   $ (31,511,343
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 50,697,055       $ (216,213,976
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data                                         
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.86     $ 7.59      $ 11.32      $ 14.21      $ 12.91      $ 13.52  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (a)

     0.01       0.01        0.08        0.08        0.08        0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (1.75     3.34        (3.76      (2.66      1.34        0.25  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     (1.74     3.35        (3.68      (2.58      1.42        0.38  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.01     (0.08      (0.05      (0.08      (0.12      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.23      0.00        (0.99
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.01     (0.08      (0.05      (0.31      (0.12      (0.99
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 9.11     $ 10.86      $ 7.59      $ 11.32      $ 14.21      $ 12.91  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     (16.01 )(c)      44.26        (32.64      (18.63      11.06        2.80  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.81  (d)      0.81        0.81        0.81        0.81        0.82  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.80  (d)      0.80        0.80        0.80        0.80        0.82  

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

     0.11  (d)      0.14        0.82        0.56        0.64        0.98  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (c)      49        25        39        36        23  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 809.7     $ 916.2      $ 752.1      $ 841.0      $ 1,018.8      $ 828.1  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
   

 

Year Ended December 31,

 
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 10.79     $ 7.55      $ 11.25      $ 14.12      $ 12.83      $ 13.47  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

                

Net investment income (loss) (a)

     (0.01     (0.01      0.06        0.04        0.05        0.09  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (1.73     3.31        (3.74      (2.64      1.33        0.26  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     (1.74     3.30        (3.68      (2.60      1.38        0.35  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

                

Distributions from net investment income

     0.00       (0.06      (0.02      (0.04      (0.09      0.00  

Distributions from net realized capital gains

     0.00       0.00        0.00        (0.23      0.00        (0.99
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     0.00       (0.06      (0.02      (0.27      (0.09      (0.99
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 9.05     $ 10.79      $ 7.55      $ 11.25      $ 14.12      $ 12.83  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     (16.13 )(c)      43.74        (32.76      (18.82      10.76        2.58  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     1.06  (d)      1.06        1.06        1.06        1.06        1.07  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     1.05  (d)      1.05        1.05        1.05        1.05        1.07  

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)

     (0.14 )(d)      (0.12      0.56        0.31        0.38        0.72  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     13  (c)      49        25        39        36        23  

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 120.1     $ 132.2      $ 114.2      $ 135.3      $ 158.8      $ 165.1  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 5 of the Notes to Financial Statements).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, Metlife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers two classes of shares: Class A and B shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946- Financial Services- Investment Companies and Topic 820- Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to foreign currency transactions, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and broker commission recapture. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Directed Brokerage Agreement - The Trust has entered into a directed brokerage arrangement with State Street Global Markets (“SSGM”). Under this arrangement, the Portfolio directs certain trades to SSGM in return for a recapture credit. SSGM issues a cash rebate to the Portfolio. Amounts paid to the Portfolio are shown separately as broker commission recapture on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Additionally, these amounts have been excluded from the calculation of the net ratio of expenses to average net assets presented in the Financial Highlights for each share class.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $31,803,055. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

All securities on loan are classified as Common Stocks in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017, with a contractual maturity of overnight and continuous.

3. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Natural Resource and Foreign Investment Risk: The Portfolio may concentrate its investments in companies which are significantly engaged in the exploration, development, production and distribution of gold and other natural resources such as strategic and other metals, minerals, forest products, oil, natural gas and coal and by investing in gold bullion and coins. Since the Portfolio may concentrate its investments, it may be subject to greater risks and market fluctuations than other more diversified portfolios. The production and marketing of gold and other natural resources may be affected by actions and changes in governments. In addition, gold and natural resources may be cyclical in nature. In addition, the investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Since securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

4. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$0    $ 140,395,711      $ 0      $ 126,392,933  

5. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$3,881,471      0.800   Of the first $250 million
     0.775   Of the next $750 million
     0.750   On amounts in excess of $1 billion

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, the Adviser has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

  

Average Daily Net Assets

 
0.025%    On amounts over $ 500 million and under $1 billion  

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A and B Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

6. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

7. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$8,304,252    $ 4,821,085      $      $      $ 8,304,252      $ 4,821,085  

 

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Van Eck Global Natural Resources Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$902,255    $      $ 119,006,181      $ (239,900,595   $ (119,992,159

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had post-enactment accumulated short-term capital losses of $17,058,465, post-enactment accumulated long-term capital losses of $222,842,130, and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

9. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares

Voted For

   Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
90,220,509      2,975,960        5,623,661  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     92,251,875        6,568,255  

Robert Boulware

     92,038,378        6,781,752  

Susan C. Gause

     92,424,267        6,395,863  

Nancy Hawthorne

     92,209,539        6,610,591  

Barbara A. Nugent

     92,430,815        6,389,315  

John Rosenthal

     92,350,643        6,469,487  

Linda B. Strumpf

     92,204,948        6,615,183  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     91,878,684        6,941,447  

 

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Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Managed By Western Asset Management Company

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio returned 5.35%, 5.20%, and 5.26%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index1, returned 2.27%.

MARKET ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

Looking at the U.S. economy, the Commerce Department reported that first quarter 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) growth was 1.4%. In contrast, the economy expanded 2.1% during the fourth quarter of 2016. The deceleration in growth reflected downturns in private inventory investment and personal consumption expenditures, along with more modest state and local government spending.

Turning to the global economy, in its April 2017 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (the “IMF”) said, “Global economic activity is picking up with a long-awaited cyclical recovery in investment, manufacturing, and trade….Stronger activity and expectations of more robust global demand, coupled with agreed restrictions on oil supply, have helped commodity prices recover from their troughs in early 2016….If confidence and market sentiment remain strong, short-term growth could indeed surprise on the upside. But these positive developments should not distract from binding structural impediments to a stronger recovery and a balance of risks that remains tilted to the downside, especially over the medium term.” From a regional perspective, the IMF estimates 2017 growth in the Eurozone will be 1.7%, the same as in 2016. Japan’s economy is expected to expand 1.2% in 2017, compared to 1.0% in 2016. Elsewhere, the IMF projects that overall growth in emerging market countries will accelerate to 4.5% in 2017, versus 4.1% in 2016.

As widely expected, the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) raised rates for a second time this year at its meeting in June. This was the Fed’s fourth rate hike since December 2015. The Fed also said that it planned to begin reducing its balance sheet, saying “The Committee is maintaining its existing policy of reinvesting principal payments from its holdings of agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities in agency mortgage-backed securities and of rolling over maturing Treasury securities at auction. The Committee currently expects to begin implementing a balance sheet normalization program this year, provided that the economy evolves broadly as anticipated.”

While the Fed continued to slowly normalize monetary policy, the other major central banks maintained their accommodative monetary policies during the second quarter. In particular, the European Central Bank, Bank of England, Bank of Japan and People’s Bank of China kept rates on hold at low levels during the quarter. However, there were indications from certain central banks that they may begin to scale back their stimulus programs if growth further improved and inflation picked up.

After experiencing a sharp, steepening move higher post-U.S. presidential election through the first quarter of the year, the U.S. Treasury yield curve flattened during the second quarter on waning U.S. growth and inflation expectations. During the second quarter as a whole, the overall U.S. bond market generated a modest gain and spread sector (non-U.S. Treasuries) total returns generally outperformed equal duration Treasuries.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio outperformed its benchmark for the six month reporting period ending June 30, 2017. The main contributor to performance was the Portfolio’s allocation to Investment Grade Credit, Non-Agency securities and Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (“CMBS”)—all of which continued to benefit from strong investor flows. Emerging markets (“EM”) debt also contributed positively to performance as waning concerns over protectionist policies by the Trump administration sparked a sharp rally across the EM complex. Tactical duration positioning across the U.S. and the Eurozone also contributed to performance primarily due to receding expectations of massive fiscal stimulus in the U.S. and waning political risk following the Dutch and French elections. With respect to currency strategies, a long position in the euro (on expectations of a pick-up in regional growth) and select EM currencies, such as the Brazilian real and Indian rupee, and a short position in the Japanese yen, all contributed positively to performance.

Interest rate options, futures, and swaps were used for managing duration and curve positioning and contributed to performance during the first half of the year. Foreign exchange forwards and options were used to manage currency exposures, which detracted from performance when viewed in isolation. In aggregate, the Portfolio’s total derivative exposure detracted slightly from performance during the period.

We remain optimistic that global growth of around 3% is sustainable while recognizing that high debt loads and other headwinds, including low productivity and aging populations, continue to flash a cautionary sign in many economies. Global inflation appears to have stopped declining as the extraordinary monetary policy effort seen in developed nations finally seems to be bearing fruit. Our view, however, remains that this will be a very slow process, taking many years and continuing to require meaningful monetary and even fiscal support. This view suggests that we believe spread sectors will continue to be preferable to holding developed market government bonds. It also suggests, however, that we believe any meaningful or swift increase in inflation or interest rates is not imminent.

Over the last six months, we increased exposure to High Yield Credit and Structured Products, while reducing exposure to Investment Grade Credit and EM. We slightly reduced the Portfolio’s duration positioning over the first half of the year (from 5.27 to 5.03 years) as

 

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Managed By Western Asset Management Company

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

rates trended lower. We also decreased the Portfolio’s overweight to longer key rate durations as the curve modestly flattened over the period.

At period end, the Portfolio continued to maintain exposure to the global Investment Grade Credit (26%) and High-Yield Credit (25%) sectors, where we believe the fundamental outlook and management of companies remained positive, particularly in the financial sector. The Portfolio also remained positioned to benefit from risk premiums in EM bonds (11%), diversified across sovereign debt in local currencies, sovereign debt in U.S. dollars and select EM corporate issuers. The Portfolio remained overweight CMBS (7%) and Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (8%) as we continued to see these sectors representing good risk-adjusted value and having less sensitivity to changes in commodity prices—a key driver of market volatility over the past several years.

S. Kenneth Leech

Michael Buchanan

Carl L. Eichstaedt

Mark S. Lindbloom

Chia-Liang Lian

Portfolio Managers

Western Asset Management Company

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS U.S. AGGREGATE BOND INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio                   

Class A

       5.35          8.35          4.85          6.42  

Class B

       5.20          8.04          4.60          6.15  

Class E

       5.26          8.18          4.71          6.27  
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index        2.27          -0.31          2.21          4.48  

1 The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

 

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
Corporate Bonds & Notes      55.0  
Mortgage-Backed Securities      14.1  
Floating Rate Loans      8.0  
Foreign Government      7.4  
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies      7.3  
Asset-Backed Securities      5.8  
Convertible Bonds      0.8  
Convertible Preferred Stocks      0.7  
Municipals      0.3  
Preferred Stocks      0.1  

 

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Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond
Opportunities Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.54    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,053.50        $ 2.75  
   Hypothetical*      0.54    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.17        $ 2.71  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.79    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,052.00        $ 4.02  
   Hypothetical*      0.79    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,020.88        $ 3.96  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.69    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,052.60        $ 3.51  
   Hypothetical*      0.69    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.37        $ 3.46  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

BHFTII-4


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—55.0% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Advertising—0.0%  

WPP Finance
2010 5.125%, 09/07/42

    120,000     $ 127,812  
   

 

 

 
Aerospace/Defense—0.5%  

Arconic, Inc.
5.125%, 10/01/24 (a)

    2,125,000       2,204,687  

Harris Corp.
4.854%, 04/27/35

    570,000       624,127  

5.054%, 04/27/45

    1,089,000       1,222,232  

Northrop Grumman Corp.
3.200%, 02/01/27 (a)

    14,500,000       14,599,600  

Raytheon Co.
3.125%, 10/15/20

    30,000       31,082  

United Technologies Corp.
4.500%, 06/01/42

    290,000       316,667  
   

 

 

 
      18,998,395  
   

 

 

 
Agriculture—0.3%  

Alliance One International, Inc.
9.875%, 07/15/21

    5,585,000       4,858,950  

Altria Group, Inc.
5.375%, 01/31/44

    939,000       1,131,907  

Reynolds American, Inc.
4.850%, 09/15/23

    2,960,000       3,263,415  
   

 

 

 
      9,254,272  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.1%  

Air Canada Pass-Through Trust
4.125%, 05/15/25 (144A)

    687,283       713,056  

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
5.600%, 07/15/20 (144A)

    1,154,689       1,205,207  

Delta Air Lines Pass-Through Trust
4.950%, 05/23/19

    264,939       275,205  

Hawaiian Airlines Pass-Through Certificates
3.900%, 01/15/26

    396,257       405,173  

Northwest Airlines Pass-Through Trust
7.575%, 03/01/19

    7,891       8,206  
   

 

 

 
      2,606,847  
   

 

 

 
Apparel—0.7%  

Hanesbrands, Inc.
4.875%, 05/15/26 (144A) (a)

    23,028,000       23,373,420  

William Carter Co. (The)
5.250%, 08/15/21

    2,375,000       2,443,281  
   

 

 

 
      25,816,701  
   

 

 

 
Auto Manufacturers—0.4%  

Ford Motor Co.
4.750%, 01/15/43

    1,510,000       1,457,558  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC
3.664%, 09/08/24 (a)

    720,000       718,246  

General Motors Co.
6.600%, 04/01/36

    5,134,000       5,948,360  

6.750%, 04/01/46 (a)

    3,000,000       3,558,054  
Auto Manufacturers—(Continued)  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc.
5.250%, 03/01/26 (a)

    1,660,000     1,792,986  
   

 

 

 
      13,475,204  
   

 

 

 
Auto Parts & Equipment—1.3%  

Adient Global Holdings, Ltd.
4.875%, 08/15/26 (144A)

    3,500,000       3,508,750  

Allison Transmission, Inc.
5.000%, 10/01/24 (144A)

    6,120,000       6,273,000  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
6.625%, 10/15/22 (a)

    2,510,000       2,572,750  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)
4.875%, 03/15/27 (a)

    3,830,000       3,887,450  

5.000%, 05/31/26 (a)

    4,290,000       4,440,150  

5.125%, 11/15/23 (a)

    170,000       178,075  

IHO Verwaltungs GmbH
4.125%, 09/15/21 (144A) (b)

    1,840,000       1,874,500  

4.750%, 09/15/26 (144A) (a) (b)

    3,440,000       3,478,700  

ZF North America Capital, Inc.
4.500%, 04/29/22 (144A) (a)

    2,045,000       2,147,250  

4.750%, 04/29/25 (144A) (a)

    17,638,000       18,608,090  
   

 

 

 
      46,968,715  
   

 

 

 
Banks—10.5%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
4.750%, 07/28/25 (144A)

    3,831,000       4,038,797  

Banco Mercantil del Norte S.A.
6.875%, 07/06/22 (144A) (c)

    800,000       824,352  

7.625%, 01/10/28 (144A) (c)

    800,000       827,840  

Bank of America Corp.
3.875%, 08/01/25

    1,040,000       1,075,891  

4.000%, 01/22/25

    17,810,000       18,120,161  

4.125%, 01/22/24

    880,000       928,626  

4.200%, 08/26/24

    2,380,000       2,470,688  

4.250%, 10/22/26

    7,628,000       7,855,139  

6.300%, 03/10/26 (a) (c)

    375,000       420,469  

6.500%, 10/23/24 (a) (c)

    2,385,000       2,651,953  

Barclays Bank plc
4.375%, 01/12/26

    1,575,000       1,636,608  

7.625%, 11/21/22

    16,450,000       18,814,687  

10.179%, 06/12/21 (144A)

    1,180,000       1,477,913  

BNP Paribas S.A.
4.375%, 05/12/26 (144A) (a)

    11,070,000       11,464,867  

7.625%, 03/30/21 (144A) (a) (c)

    2,850,000       3,135,000  

BPCE S.A.
4.875%, 04/01/26 (144A)

    12,000,000       12,671,100  

5.150%, 07/21/24 (144A)

    420,000       448,715  

Citigroup, Inc.
4.050%, 07/30/22 (a)

    2,000,000       2,090,776  

4.400%, 06/10/25

    1,470,000       1,531,594  

4.450%, 09/29/27

    16,094,000       16,738,050  

5.350%, 05/15/23 (a) (c)

    560,000       572,600  

5.900%, 02/15/23 (a) (c)

    1,475,000       1,578,619  

5.950%, 01/30/23 (a) (c)

    3,606,000       3,835,882  

5.950%, 05/15/25 (c)

    2,790,000       2,989,569  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Banks—(Continued)  

Citigroup, Inc.
6.300%, 05/15/24 (a) (c)

    850,000     $ 905,250  

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA
3.750%, 07/21/26

    4,210,000       4,209,305  

4.375%, 08/04/25

    1,470,000       1,541,536  

4.625%, 12/01/23

    7,500,000       8,082,262  

11.000%, 06/30/19 (144A) (c)

    415,000       482,023  

Credit Agricole S.A.
7.875%, 01/23/24 (144A) (c)

    1,750,000       1,924,475  

8.125%, 12/23/25 (144A) (a) (c)

    7,050,000       8,189,985  

8.375%, 10/13/19 (144A) (c)

    640,000       713,600  

Credit Suisse Group AG
7.500%, 12/11/23 (144A) (a) (c)

    4,365,000       4,894,431  

Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey, Ltd.
4.875%, 05/15/45

    1,560,000       1,717,039  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)
3.500%, 11/16/26

    3,480,000       3,461,542  

3.750%, 02/25/26

    1,660,000       1,690,298  

4.000%, 03/03/24

    3,180,000       3,328,891  

4.250%, 10/21/25

    13,890,000       14,357,537  

5.150%, 05/22/45

    3,184,000       3,536,653  

5.250%, 07/27/21

    1,330,000       1,457,747  

6.750%, 10/01/37

    2,000,000       2,596,082  

7.500%, 02/15/19

    20,000       21,694  

HSBC Holdings plc
3.900%, 05/25/26

    14,240,000       14,698,556  

4.041%, 03/13/28 (a) (c)

    5,210,000       5,396,403  

4.250%, 08/18/25

    2,253,000       2,314,518  

6.000%, 05/22/27 (a) (c)

    6,070,000       6,276,380  

ICICI Bank, Ltd.
5.750%, 11/16/20

    9,290,000       10,142,831  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
5.017%, 06/26/24 (144A)

    2,440,000       2,474,543  

5.710%, 01/15/26 (144A)

    17,190,000       18,149,786  

6.500%, 02/24/21 (144A)

    1,175,000       1,316,431  

Itau CorpBanca
3.875%, 09/22/19

    6,290,000       6,481,488  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3.625%, 05/13/24

    690,000       711,639  

3.625%, 12/01/27

    6,430,000       6,364,170  

3.875%, 09/10/24

    5,082,000       5,243,318  

4.350%, 08/15/21

    10,000       10,704  

4.500%, 01/24/22

    160,000       173,256  

6.750%, 02/01/24 (c)

    1,105,000       1,255,556  

Lloyds Banking Group plc
4.582%, 12/10/25

    3,011,000       3,121,736  

4.650%, 03/24/26

    7,220,000       7,523,377  

7.500%, 06/27/24 (a) (c)

    3,580,000       3,949,187  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd.
4.875%, 06/10/25 (144A)

    2,100,000       2,211,674  

Macquarie Group, Ltd.
6.000%, 01/14/20 (144A)

    3,200,000       3,476,285  

6.250%, 01/14/21 (144A)

    400,000       444,907  

Morgan Stanley
4.000%, 07/23/25

    1,165,000       1,215,951  

4.100%, 05/22/23

    2,500,000       2,609,900  
Banks—(Continued)  

Morgan Stanley
4.875%, 11/01/22

    450,000     488,586  

6.625%, 04/01/18

    714,000       739,354  

Nordea Bank AB
4.250%, 09/21/22 (144A)

    3,400,000       3,605,598  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd.
4.250%, 06/19/24

    10,230,000       10,692,304  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
4.800%, 04/05/26

    400,000       424,985  

5.125%, 05/28/24

    4,530,000       4,758,629  

6.000%, 12/19/23

    875,000       963,784  

6.100%, 06/10/23

    780,000       859,444  

6.125%, 12/15/22

    390,000       426,986  

8.625%, 08/15/21 (c)

    2,890,000       3,150,100  

Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
4.500%, 07/17/25

    890,000       915,971  

Santander UK Group Holdings plc
4.750%, 09/15/25 (144A) (a)

    12,691,000       13,146,023  

7.375%, 06/24/22 (GBP) (c)

    2,620,000       3,583,039  

Santander UK plc
7.950%, 10/26/29

    272,000       341,165  

Standard Chartered plc
3.950%, 01/11/23 (144A) (a)

    2,425,000       2,445,663  

5.700%, 03/26/44 (144A) (a)

    600,000       681,629  

UBS AG
7.625%, 08/17/22

    2,850,000       3,345,900  

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
4.253%, 03/23/28 (144A) (a)

    2,950,000       3,081,954  

Wachovia Capital Trust III
5.570%, 07/31/17 (c)

    1,021,000       1,026,616  

Wells Fargo & Co.
4.300%, 07/22/27

    17,670,000       18,507,894  

4.750%, 12/07/46

    7,170,000       7,655,223  

Wells Fargo Capital X
5.950%, 12/15/36

    380,000       428,830  
   

 

 

 
      368,142,519  
   

 

 

 
Beverages—0.5%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
3.650%, 02/01/26

    7,642,000       7,873,323  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
7.750%, 01/15/19

    1,254,000       1,363,364  

Carolina Beverage Group LLC / Carolina Beverage Group Finance, Inc.
10.625%, 08/01/18 (144A)

    97,000       97,242  

Constellation Brands, Inc.
4.750%, 12/01/25 (a)

    140,000       153,348  

6.000%, 05/01/22

    1,882,000       2,147,991  

Cott Holdings, Inc.
5.500%, 04/01/25 (144A)

    5,530,000       5,640,600  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
3.400%, 11/15/25

    64,000       64,772  

4.500%, 11/15/45

    32,000       33,812  
   

 

 

 
      17,374,452  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Biotechnology—0.5%  

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
7.875%, 09/01/23 (144A)

    8,890,000     $ 8,545,513  

Celgene Corp.
3.875%, 08/15/25

    1,120,000       1,169,673  

5.000%, 08/15/45

    920,000       1,035,917  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
2.550%, 09/01/20

    1,675,000       1,699,140  

3.500%, 02/01/25

    1,795,000       1,842,106  

4.600%, 09/01/35

    1,800,000       1,929,991  
   

 

 

 
      16,222,340  
   

 

 

 
Building Materials—0.2%  

Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
6.500%, 02/01/22

    1,540,000       1,606,097  

U.S. Concrete, Inc.
6.375%, 06/01/24 (144A)

    4,530,000       4,779,150  
   

 

 

 
      6,385,247  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.1%  

Eastman Chemical Co.
4.800%, 09/01/42

    740,000       794,355  

Westlake Chemical Corp.
4.625%, 02/15/21

    1,060,000       1,097,100  
   

 

 

 
      1,891,455  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services—1.2%  

AA Bond Co., Ltd.
5.500%, 07/31/22 (GBP) (a)

    2,690,000       3,636,656  

ADT Corp. (The)
4.125%, 06/15/23 (a)

    4,070,000       4,034,388  

Ahern Rentals, Inc.
7.375%, 05/15/23 (144A) (a)

    4,870,000       3,993,400  

Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University (The)
4.750%, 05/01/19

    950,000       1,003,630  

Ecolab, Inc.
4.350%, 12/08/21

    70,000       76,123  

Hertz Corp. (The)
5.875%, 10/15/20 (a)

    7,720,000       7,469,100  

Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)
3.400%, 07/01/45

    2,025,000       1,932,502  

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc.
5.375%, 01/15/25 (144A) (a)

    5,030,000       5,243,775  

ServiceMaster Co. LLC (The)
5.125%, 11/15/24 (144A) (a)

    3,880,000       4,015,800  

UBM plc
5.750%, 11/03/20 (144A)

    50,000       52,636  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
5.500%, 05/15/27 (a)

    1,190,000       1,225,700  

5.875%, 09/15/26 (a)

    8,000,000       8,520,000  

6.125%, 06/15/23

    1,850,000       1,926,313  
   

 

 

 
      43,130,023  
   

 

 

 
Computers—0.4%  

Compiler Finance Sub, Inc.
7.000%, 05/01/21 (144A) (d)

    70,000     35,088  

Dell International LLC / EMC Corp.
3.480%, 06/01/19 (144A)

    1,000,000       1,023,376  

4.420%, 06/15/21 (144A)

    12,010,000       12,661,158  
   

 

 

 
      13,719,622  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—2.0%  

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust
4.625%, 10/30/20

    1,060,000       1,126,537  

5.000%, 10/01/21

    15,056,000       16,294,040  

Ally Financial, Inc.
8.000%, 11/01/31

    525,000       643,125  

ASP AMC Merger Sub, Inc.
8.000%, 05/15/25 (144A) (a)

    5,500,000       5,211,250  

Carlyle Holdings II Finance LLC
5.625%, 03/30/43 (144A) (a)

    3,370,000       3,822,571  

CIT Group, Inc.
5.000%, 08/15/22 (a)

    1,482,000       1,596,855  

GE Capital International Funding Co.
2.342%, 11/15/20

    538,000       542,301  

International Lease Finance Corp.
6.250%, 05/15/19

    2,470,000       2,649,282  

8.250%, 12/15/20

    2,613,000       3,076,572  

8.625%, 01/15/22

    2,500,000       3,078,430  

KKR Group Finance Co. II LLC
5.500%, 02/01/43 (144A)

    130,000       143,959  

Navient Corp.
5.000%, 10/26/20

    5,811,000       6,028,913  

5.875%, 10/25/24 (a)

    3,150,000       3,206,070  

Quicken Loans, Inc.
5.750%, 05/01/25 (144A) (a)

    15,600,000       16,107,000  

TMX Finance LLC / TitleMax Finance Corp.
8.500%, 09/15/18 (144A)

    3,840,000       3,648,000  

Visa, Inc.
3.150%, 12/14/25

    1,850,000       1,878,244  
   

 

 

 
      69,053,149  
   

 

 

 
Electric—1.4%  

Enel S.p.A.
7.750%, 09/10/75 (GBP) (c)

    2,450,000       3,621,787  

Exelon Corp.
3.497%, 06/01/22

    5,800,000       5,925,518  

FirstEnergy Corp.
3.900%, 07/15/27

    6,480,000       6,500,723  

4.250%, 03/15/23

    1,560,000       1,640,903  

7.375%, 11/15/31

    3,550,000       4,670,568  

Great Plains Energy, Inc.
3.900%, 04/01/27

    3,030,000       3,065,224  

4.850%, 04/01/47

    1,700,000       1,749,283  

Mirant Mid Atlantic Pass-Through Trust
10.060%, 12/30/28

    5,056,588       4,753,193  

NSG Holdings LLC / NSG Holdings, Inc.
7.750%, 12/15/25 (144A) (d)

    2,678,645       2,879,543  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Electric—(Continued)  

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
4.000%, 12/01/46

    1,390,000     $ 1,430,535  

6.050%, 03/01/34

    1,180,000       1,522,658  

Panoche Energy Center LLC
6.885%, 07/31/29 (144A)

    696,305       722,659  

Perusahaan Listrik Negara PT
5.500%, 11/22/21 (a)

    9,750,000       10,627,500  

Southern California Edison Co.
3.900%, 03/15/43

    1,217,000       1,238,809  
   

 

 

 
      50,348,903  
   

 

 

 
Energy-Alternate Sources—0.0%  

Alta Wind Holdings LLC
7.000%, 06/30/35 (144A) (d)

    1,424,865       1,614,591  
   

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction—0.3%  

CRCC Yuxiang, Ltd.
3.500%, 05/16/23

    10,520,000       10,609,409  
   

 

 

 
Entertainment—0.6%  

Great Canadian Gaming Corp.
6.625%, 07/25/22 (144A) (CAD)

    12,160,000       9,705,120  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
5.875%, 11/01/24 (144A) (a)

    3,880,000       4,083,700  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
7.000%, 01/01/22 (144A)

    740,000       788,100  

10.000%, 12/01/22

    2,620,000       2,872,175  

Vue International Bidco plc
7.875%, 07/15/20 (GBP)

    2,510,000       3,345,974  
   

 

 

 
      20,795,069  
   

 

 

 
Environmental Control—0.0%  

Waste Management, Inc.
3.500%, 05/15/24

    890,000       927,064  

4.600%, 03/01/21

    180,000       194,248  

7.375%, 05/15/29

    190,000       250,433  
   

 

 

 
      1,371,745  
   

 

 

 
Food—0.4%  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
3.000%, 06/01/26

    70,000       66,994  

3.500%, 06/06/22

    500,000       516,600  

3.950%, 07/15/25

    280,000       287,916  

4.875%, 02/15/25 (144A)

    1,157,000       1,240,061  

5.000%, 07/15/35

    250,000       270,344  

5.000%, 06/04/42

    130,000       137,239  

5.200%, 07/15/45

    390,000       421,913  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
4.625%, 11/01/24 (144A) (a)

    3,710,000       3,821,300  

4.875%, 11/01/26 (144A) (a)

    4,870,000       5,046,537  

Post Holdings, Inc.
5.750%, 03/01/27 (144A)

    3,600,000       3,699,000  
   

 

 

 
      15,507,904  
   

 

 

 
Food Service—0.2%  

Aramark Services, Inc.
5.000%, 04/01/25 (144A) (a)

    5,640,000     5,957,250  
   

 

 

 
Forest Products & Paper—0.3%  

Suzano Austria GmbH
5.750%, 07/14/26 (a)

    10,090,000       10,443,150  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Products—1.0%  

Abbott Laboratories
4.900%, 11/30/46

    2,650,000       2,918,811  

Becton Dickinson & Co.
3.700%, 06/06/27 (a)

    12,100,000       12,138,248  

DJO Finco, Inc. / DJO Finance LLC / DJO Finance Corp.
8.125%, 06/15/21 (144A)

    4,570,000       4,250,100  

Immucor, Inc.
11.125%, 08/15/19 (a)

    4,810,000       4,852,087  

Medtronic, Inc.
3.150%, 03/15/22

    2,393,000       2,476,365  

3.500%, 03/15/25

    1,730,000       1,799,653  

Universal Hospital Services, Inc.
7.625%, 08/15/20 (a)

    8,015,000       8,145,244  
   

 

 

 
      36,580,508  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Services—1.8%  

Centene Corp.
4.750%, 05/15/22 (a)

    4,826,000       5,037,137  

4.750%, 01/15/25 (a)

    7,030,000       7,223,325  

6.125%, 02/15/24

    3,073,000       3,322,466  

CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
6.250%, 03/31/23

    7,080,000       7,309,038  

DaVita, Inc.
5.000%, 05/01/25 (a)

    2,030,000       2,035,075  

Fresenius Medical Care U.S. Finance II, Inc.
4.750%, 10/15/24 (144A) (a)

    700,000       735,000  

5.875%, 01/31/22 (144A) (a)

    3,225,000       3,571,687  

HCA, Inc.
4.750%, 05/01/23 (a)

    590,000       623,925  

5.250%, 04/15/25

    375,000       403,125  

5.250%, 06/15/26 (a)

    2,550,000       2,750,175  

5.375%, 02/01/25 (a)

    4,615,000       4,867,902  

5.500%, 06/15/47

    8,530,000       8,828,550  

5.875%, 05/01/23

    50,000       54,438  

6.500%, 02/15/20

    1,550,000       1,691,438  

7.500%, 02/15/22

    6,583,000       7,578,679  

7.690%, 06/15/25 (a)

    1,817,000       2,107,720  

Humana, Inc.
4.800%, 03/15/47

    800,000       881,574  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
6.750%, 06/15/23 (a)

    790,000       790,000  

8.125%, 04/01/22 (a)

    2,865,000       3,040,481  
   

 

 

 
      62,851,735  
   

 

 

 
Holding Companies-Diversified—0.1%  

Co-operative Group Holdings, Ltd.
7.500%, 07/08/26 (GBP)

    2,410,000       3,801,212  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Home Builders—0.7%  

Lennar Corp.
4.500%, 04/30/24 (a)

    4,180,000     $ 4,320,448  

Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. / Taylor Morrison Holdings II, Inc.
5.250%, 04/15/21 (144A) (a)

    3,545,000       3,633,625  

5.625%, 03/01/24 (144A) (a)

    6,000,000       6,270,000  

5.875%, 04/15/23 (144A)

    780,000       832,650  

William Lyon Homes, Inc.
5.750%, 04/15/19

    4,247,000       4,300,087  

7.000%, 08/15/22

    5,240,000       5,423,400  
   

 

 

 
      24,780,210  
   

 

 

 
Household Products/Wares—0.1%  

ACCO Brands Corp.
5.250%, 12/15/24 (144A)

    4,060,000       4,217,325  
   

 

 

 
Housewares—0.1%  

Newell Brands, Inc.
3.850%, 04/01/23

    1,750,000       1,837,393  

5.500%, 04/01/46

    1,420,000       1,709,731  
   

 

 

 
      3,547,124  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—0.7%  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.
6.625%, 07/15/21

    1,630,000       1,686,113  

American International Group, Inc.
3.750%, 07/10/25

    1,380,000       1,405,640  

6.250%, 03/15/87 (c)

    453,000       489,331  

AXA S.A.
8.600%, 12/15/30

    1,320,000       1,861,200  

Delphi Financial Group, Inc.
7.875%, 01/31/20

    2,190,000       2,458,779  

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
7.697%, 10/15/97 (144A)

    2,600,000       3,665,857  

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
4.900%, 04/01/77 (144A)

    6,285,000       6,719,275  

Prudential Financial, Inc.
5.625%, 06/15/43 (c)

    550,000       604,312  

5.875%, 09/15/42 (a) (c)

    1,200,000       1,337,040  

8.875%, 06/15/38 (a) (c)

    915,000       972,471  

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America
4.900%, 09/15/44 (144A)

    1,771,000       1,982,248  

6.850%, 12/16/39 (144A)

    216,000       295,770  
   

 

 

 
      23,478,036  
   

 

 

 
Internet—0.4%  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.
3.125%, 11/28/21

    4,475,000       4,564,160  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
5.375%, 03/01/22 (144A)

    6,195,000       6,504,750  

eBay, Inc.
3.800%, 03/09/22

    1,095,000       1,144,275  

Priceline Group, Inc. (The)
3.650%, 03/15/25

    1,625,000       1,667,518  
   

 

 

 
      13,880,703  
   

 

 

 
Iron/Steel—0.4%  

Vale Overseas, Ltd.
6.250%, 08/10/26

    3,990,000     4,304,213  

6.875%, 11/10/39 (a)

    7,980,000       8,558,550  
   

 

 

 
      12,862,763  
   

 

 

 
Leisure Time—0.7%  

Gibson Brands, Inc.
8.875%, 08/01/18 (144A) (a)

    2,070,000       1,839,713  

NCL Corp., Ltd.
4.625%, 11/15/20 (144A) (a)

    3,090,000       3,172,095  

4.750%, 12/15/21 (144A) (a)

    6,380,000       6,622,376  

Silversea Cruise Finance, Ltd.
7.250%, 02/01/25 (144A)

    3,825,000       4,078,406  

Viking Cruises, Ltd.
8.500%, 10/15/22 (144A)

    9,800,000       10,290,000  
   

 

 

 
      26,002,590  
   

 

 

 
Lodging—0.5%  

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC / Hilton Worldwide Finance Corp.
4.625%, 04/01/25 (144A)

    1,250,000       1,289,063  

4.875%, 04/01/27 (144A) (a)

    5,820,000       6,089,175  

MGM Resorts International
6.000%, 03/15/23 (a)

    5,592,000       6,165,180  

6.625%, 12/15/21 (a)

    4,180,000       4,692,050  
   

 

 

 
      18,235,468  
   

 

 

 
Machinery-Construction & Mining—0.3%  

BlueLine Rental Finance Corp. / BlueLine Rental LLC
9.250%, 03/15/24 (144A)

    4,380,000       4,555,200  

Terex Corp.
5.625%, 02/01/25 (144A) (a)

    4,740,000       4,876,275  
   

 

 

 
      9,431,475  
   

 

 

 
Media—3.3%  

Altice Financing S.A.
6.625%, 02/15/23 (144A) (a)

    5,340,000       5,665,420  

7.500%, 05/15/26 (144A) (a)

    5,000,000       5,550,000  

CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
5.125%, 05/01/27 (144A) (a)

    4,670,000       4,775,075  

5.375%, 05/01/25 (144A) (a)

    880,000       937,200  

Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp.
4.464%, 07/23/22

    2,180,000       2,322,716  

4.908%, 07/23/25

    9,064,000       9,792,011  

CSC Holdings LLC
6.625%, 10/15/25 (144A)

    2,680,000       2,948,268  

10.125%, 01/15/23 (144A)

    1,125,000       1,305,000  

10.875%, 10/15/25 (144A) (a)

    6,447,000       7,760,576  

DISH DBS Corp.
5.000%, 03/15/23 (a)

    3,247,000       3,328,175  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Media—(Continued)  

DISH DBS Corp.
5.875%, 07/15/22 (a)

    2,880,000     $ 3,096,000  

5.875%, 11/15/24 (a)

    2,450,000       2,614,076  

6.750%, 06/01/21

    75,000       83,250  

7.750%, 07/01/26 (a)

    3,630,000       4,301,550  

EW Scripps Co. (The)
5.125%, 05/15/25 (144A)

    5,810,000       5,984,300  

SFR Group S.A.
6.000%, 05/15/22 (144A) (a)

    7,185,000       7,517,306  

6.250%, 05/15/24 (144A) (a)

    420,000       443,625  

7.375%, 05/01/26 (144A)

    7,840,000       8,506,400  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
6.125%, 10/01/22 (a)

    2,450,000       2,544,938  

Time Warner Cable LLC
5.875%, 11/15/40

    1,942,000       2,164,600  

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG / Unitymedia NRW GmbH
5.500%, 01/15/23 (144A) (a)

    5,377,500       5,579,156  

Univision Communications, Inc.
5.125%, 02/15/25 (144A) (a)

    9,890,000       9,803,462  

UPCB Finance IV, Ltd.
5.375%, 01/15/25 (144A)

    2,296,000       2,402,190  

Viacom, Inc.
3.875%, 04/01/24

    240,000       244,473  

4.375%, 03/15/43

    5,970,000       5,306,727  

Virgin Media Finance plc
6.000%, 10/15/24 (144A)

    3,985,000       4,224,100  

6.375%, 10/15/24 (GBP)

    2,510,000       3,512,864  

Virgin Media Secured Finance plc
5.500%, 08/15/26 (144A) (a)

    2,000,000       2,095,000  
   

 

 

 
      114,808,458  
   

 

 

 
Metal Fabricate/Hardware—0.1%  

Park-Ohio Industries, Inc.
6.625%, 04/15/27 (144A)

    2,505,000       2,630,250  

Valmont Industries, Inc.
6.625%, 04/20/20

    314,000       346,873  
   

 

 

 
      2,977,123  
   

 

 

 
Mining—3.0%  

Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V.
6.750%, 09/30/24 (144A) (a)

    1,940,000       2,104,900  

7.000%, 09/30/26 (144A) (a)

    1,770,000       1,942,575  

Anglo American Capital plc
2.625%, 09/27/17 (144A) (a)

    3,000,000       3,003,000  

3.750%, 04/10/22 (144A)

    560,000       562,800  

Barrick Gold Corp.
4.100%, 05/01/23 (a)

    7,521,000       8,136,819  

5.250%, 04/01/42

    4,000,000       4,551,200  

Barrick North America Finance LLC
4.400%, 05/30/21

    97,000       104,648  

5.750%, 05/01/43

    11,289,000       13,682,370  

BHP Billiton Finance USA, Ltd.
2.875%, 02/24/22

    126,000       128,562  

6.250%, 10/19/75 (144A) (a) (c)

    2,392,000       2,607,280  
Mining—(Continued)  

BHP Billiton Finance USA, Ltd.
6.750%, 10/19/75 (144A) (a) (c)

    8,191,000     9,358,955  

First Quantum Minerals, Ltd.
7.250%, 04/01/23 (144A) (a)

    3,920,000       3,831,800  

7.500%, 04/01/25 (144A) (a)

    7,380,000       7,213,950  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
2.300%, 11/14/17

    1,500,000       1,496,250  

3.550%, 03/01/22

    5,670,000       5,313,811  

3.875%, 03/15/23 (a)

    4,704,000       4,374,720  

6.625%, 05/01/21

    680,000       693,600  

6.750%, 02/01/22 (a)

    1,453,000       1,503,855  

Glencore Finance Canada, Ltd.
4.250%, 10/25/22 (144A) (a)

    788,000       816,343  

5.550%, 10/25/42 (144A)

    1,000,000       1,065,000  

Glencore Funding LLC
4.000%, 04/16/25 (144A)

    6,580,000       6,582,566  

HudBay Minerals, Inc.
7.250%, 01/15/23 (144A)

    2,280,000       2,351,250  

7.625%, 01/15/25 (144A) (a)

    5,375,000       5,630,312  

Midwest Vanadium Pty, Ltd.
11.500%, 02/15/18 (144A) (d) (e)

    952,902       23,823  

Mirabela Nickel, Ltd.
1.000%, 09/10/44 (144A) (d) (f)

    36,414       0  

Rio Tinto Finance USA, Ltd.
3.750%, 06/15/25 (a)

    7,330,000       7,715,125  

Teck Resources, Ltd.
5.200%, 03/01/42 (a)

    740,000       688,200  

Yamana Gold, Inc.
4.950%, 07/15/24 (a)

    9,130,000       9,224,550  
   

 

 

 
      104,708,264  
   

 

 

 
Miscellaneous Manufacturing—0.7%  

CBC Ammo LLC / CBC FinCo, Inc.
7.250%, 11/15/21 (144A)

    3,250,000       3,274,375  

CTP Transportation Products LLC / CTP Finance, Inc.
8.250%, 12/15/19 (144A)

    6,240,000       5,811,000  

General Electric Co.
4.500%, 03/11/44

    260,000       288,848  

5.000%, 01/21/21 (c)

    9,740,000       10,338,036  

5.300%, 02/11/21

    187,000       206,802  

5.875%, 01/14/38

    250,000       323,531  

6.875%, 01/10/39

    2,088,000       3,026,600  
   

 

 

 
      23,269,192  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—5.9%  

Anadarko Finance Co.
7.500%, 05/01/31

    80,000       99,970  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
4.500%, 07/15/44

    800,000       733,120  

5.550%, 03/15/26 (a)

    3,000,000       3,352,515  

6.450%, 09/15/36

    220,000       258,960  

Apache Corp.
3.250%, 04/15/22

    574,000       582,368  

4.250%, 01/15/44

    260,000       243,534  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Oil & Gas—(Continued)  

Apache Corp.
4.750%, 04/15/43

    7,000,000     $ 7,020,426  

BP Capital Markets plc
3.119%, 05/04/26

    6,580,000       6,521,629  

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. / Calumet Finance Corp.
11.500%, 01/15/21 (144A) (a)

    4,760,000       5,497,800  

Cenovus Energy, Inc.
4.250%, 04/15/27 (144A) (a)

    1,600,000       1,524,203  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
6.125%, 02/15/21

    3,635,000       3,562,300  

6.625%, 08/15/20 (a)

    5,960,000       5,974,900  

8.000%, 01/15/25 (144A) (a)

    3,730,000       3,692,700  

Concho Resources, Inc.
5.500%, 04/01/23 (a)

    4,875,000       5,009,062  

ConocoPhillips Holding Co.
6.950%, 04/15/29

    375,000       480,962  

Covey Park Energy LLC / Covey Park Finance Corp.
7.500%, 05/15/25 (144A) (a)

    5,540,000       5,540,000  

CrownRock L.P. / CrownRock Finance, Inc.
7.125%, 04/15/21 (144A) (a)

    3,850,000       3,955,875  

Devon Energy Corp.
3.250%, 05/15/22 (a)

    2,035,000       2,022,471  

5.000%, 06/15/45 (a)

    2,110,000       2,131,608  

5.600%, 07/15/41

    110,000       114,244  

5.850%, 12/15/25

    970,000       1,102,290  

Devon Financing Co. LLC
7.875%, 09/30/31

    140,000       181,674  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.
4.750%, 11/01/24 (144A) (a)

    3,968,000       3,948,160  

5.375%, 05/31/25 (144A) (a)

    2,330,000       2,364,950  

Ecopetrol S.A.
5.375%, 06/26/26

    11,570,000       12,032,800  

Ensco plc
4.500%, 10/01/24

    2,827,000       2,176,790  

5.200%, 03/15/25 (a)

    1,044,000       848,250  

8.000%, 01/31/24 (a)

    2,816,000       2,647,040  

EOG Resources, Inc.
3.150%, 04/01/25

    1,248,000       1,227,332  

4.150%, 01/15/26 (a)

    1,665,000       1,749,382  

EP Energy LLC / Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc.
8.000%, 02/15/25 (144A) (a)

    4,190,000       3,121,550  

Exxon Mobil Corp.
4.114%, 03/01/46 (a)

    1,630,000       1,719,489  

Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital S.A.
4.950%, 03/23/27 (144A)

    10,470,000       10,522,350  

KazMunayGas National Co. JSC
4.750%, 04/19/27 (144A)

    13,300,000       13,035,330  

Kerr-McGee Corp.
6.950%, 07/01/24

    290,000       340,105  

7.875%, 09/15/31

    285,000       366,422  

MEG Energy Corp.
6.375%, 01/30/23 (144A) (a)

    5,000,000       3,862,500  

7.000%, 03/31/24 (144A) (a)

    1,566,000       1,217,565  
Oil & Gas—(Continued)  

Noble Energy, Inc.
6.000%, 03/01/41

    10,200,000     11,413,688  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
3.125%, 02/15/22

    110,000       112,957  

3.500%, 06/15/25

    1,850,000       1,889,405  

4.625%, 06/15/45

    230,000       243,814  

Parsley Energy LLC / Parsley Finance Corp.
5.250%, 08/15/25 (144A) (a)

    640,000       638,400  

6.250%, 06/01/24 (144A)

    5,360,000       5,628,000  

PDC Energy, Inc.
7.750%, 10/15/22 (a)

    5,100,000       5,291,250  

Petrobras Global Finance B.V.
6.850%, 06/05/2115 (a)

    17,700,000       15,674,235  

QEP Resources, Inc.
5.250%, 05/01/23 (a)

    2,650,000       2,504,250  

6.875%, 03/01/21 (a)

    1,050,000       1,089,375  

Range Resources Corp.
4.875%, 05/15/25 (a)

    1,945,000       1,847,750  

5.000%, 03/15/23 (144A) (a)

    3,249,000       3,175,897  

5.875%, 07/01/22 (144A) (a)

    930,000       943,950  

Rice Energy, Inc.
6.250%, 05/01/22 (a)

    4,978,000       5,202,010  

RSP Permian, Inc.
6.625%, 10/01/22 (a)

    9,981,000       10,355,287  

Sanchez Energy Corp.
6.125%, 01/15/23 (a)

    840,000       672,000  

7.750%, 06/15/21 (a)

    2,160,000       1,954,800  

Shell International Finance B.V.
2.875%, 05/10/26 (a)

    2,840,000       2,802,401  

3.250%, 05/11/25

    1,773,000       1,811,150  

4.000%, 05/10/46

    360,000       355,469  

4.550%, 08/12/43

    1,205,000       1,289,397  

Valero Energy Corp.
9.375%, 03/15/19

    1,230,000       1,376,454  

WPX Energy, Inc.
5.250%, 09/15/24 (a)

    3,160,000       3,002,000  

8.250%, 08/01/23 (a)

    5,720,000       6,206,200  
   

 

 

 
      206,262,765  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas Services—0.6%  

Exterran Energy Solutions L.P. / EES Finance Corp.
8.125%, 05/01/25 (144A)

    5,380,000       5,487,600  

FTS International, Inc.
6.250%, 05/01/22

    3,390,000       2,745,900  

Halliburton Co.
3.800%, 11/15/25 (a)

    1,210,000       1,240,037  

4.850%, 11/15/35

    2,000,000       2,138,226  

5.000%, 11/15/45

    3,200,000       3,404,733  

KCA Deutag UK Finance plc
7.250%, 05/15/21 (144A)

    1,430,000       1,265,550  

9.875%, 04/01/22 (144A) (a)

    6,750,000       6,547,500  
   

 

 

 
      22,829,546  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Packaging & Containers—0.8%  

Ardagh Packaging Finance plc / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc.
6.000%, 02/15/25 (144A) (a)

    5,200,000     $ 5,460,000  

7.250%, 05/15/24 (144A) (a)

    6,000,000       6,562,500  

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
4.750%, 04/15/21 (a)

    1,400,000       1,471,750  

4.875%, 11/15/22 (a)

    1,337,000       1,417,220  

Pactiv LLC
7.950%, 12/15/25

    3,960,000       4,435,200  

8.375%, 04/15/27

    7,435,000       8,531,662  

Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer LLC
5.125%, 07/15/23 (144A) (a)

    2,010,000       2,087,888  

WestRock RKT Co.
4.000%, 03/01/23

    140,000       146,614  
   

 

 

 
      30,112,834  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—1.4%  

Allergan Funding SCS
3.450%, 03/15/22

    450,000       463,868  

4.550%, 03/15/35

    3,400,000       3,628,915  

4.750%, 03/15/45 (a)

    2,645,000       2,855,193  

BioScrip, Inc.
8.875%, 02/15/21 (a) (g)

    4,952,000       4,481,560  

10.250%, 06/30/22 (g)

    17,830,000       17,651,700  

Cardinal Health, Inc.
3.410%, 06/15/27

    4,970,000       4,981,476  

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
4.125%, 11/15/25

    1,653,000       1,782,327  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
5.375%, 03/15/20 (144A)

    190,000       183,588  

5.625%, 12/01/21 (144A)

    2,740,000       2,472,850  

5.875%, 05/15/23 (144A)

    675,000       578,812  

6.375%, 10/15/20 (144A)

    4,080,000       3,952,500  

7.250%, 07/15/22 (144A)

    4,280,000       4,023,200  

7.500%, 07/15/21 (144A) (a)

    2,230,000       2,160,312  
   

 

 

 
      49,216,301  
   

 

 

 
Pipelines—3.3%  

Blue Racer Midstream LLC / Blue Racer Finance Corp.
6.125%, 11/15/22 (144A) (a)

    3,185,000       3,208,888  

DCP Midstream Operating L.P.
4.950%, 04/01/22

    4,000,000       4,060,000  

6.750%, 09/15/37 (144A) (a)

    3,480,000       3,741,000  

El Paso Natural Gas Co. LLC 7.
500%, 11/15/26

    4,250,000       5,185,421  

8.375%, 06/15/32

    190,000       241,727  

Energy Transfer Equity L.P.
5.500%, 06/01/27 (a)

    1,376,000       1,424,160  

5.875%, 01/15/24 (a)

    1,638,000       1,736,280  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC
3.700%, 02/15/26

    1,072,000       1,091,835  

3.750%, 02/15/25

    2,100,000       2,162,584  

3.900%, 02/15/24

    225,000       234,029  

4.877%, 08/01/66 (c)

    1,059,000       1,062,971  
Pipelines—(Continued)  

Genesis Energy L.P. / Genesis Energy Finance Corp.
6.000%, 05/15/23 (a)

    6,046,000     5,925,080  

IFM U.S. Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC
6.450%, 05/01/21 (144A) (a)

    2,500,000       2,696,220  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
5.550%, 06/01/45

    4,130,000       4,376,664  

7.800%, 08/01/31

    67,000       84,465  

MPLX L.P.
4.875%, 12/01/24

    6,130,000       6,535,598  

Northwest Pipeline LLC
4.000%, 04/01/27 (144A)

    16,880,000       16,929,053  

Regency Energy Partners L.P. / Regency Energy Finance Corp.
5.875%, 03/01/22

    780,000       859,235  

Rockies Express Pipeline LLC
5.625%, 04/15/20 (144A) (a)

    1,298,000       1,379,125  

6.875%, 04/15/40 (144A)

    2,675,000       2,915,750  

7.500%, 07/15/38 (144A) (a)

    6,685,000       7,537,337  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC
5.750%, 05/15/24

    2,648,000       2,948,580  

Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC
8.000%, 03/01/32

    25,000       33,816  

Targa Resources Partners L.P. / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.
5.375%, 02/01/27 (144A) (a)

    2,770,000       2,866,950  

Tesoro Logistics L.P. / Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.
5.500%, 10/15/19 (a)

    600,000       633,000  

5.875%, 10/01/20 (a)

    1,753,000       1,790,251  

6.250%, 10/15/22

    3,000,000       3,187,500  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)
8.750%, 03/15/32

    25,214,000       32,336,955  
   

 

 

 
      117,184,474  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate Investment Trusts—0.6%  

CoreCivic, Inc.
4.125%, 04/01/20

    1,260,000       1,294,650  

5.000%, 10/15/22

    5,400,000       5,616,000  

CTR Partnership L.P. / CareTrust Capital Corp.
5.250%, 06/01/25

    6,560,000       6,756,800  

Iron Mountain, Inc.
4.375%, 06/01/21 (144A) (a)

    4,580,000       4,751,750  

6.000%, 10/01/20 (144A)

    1,657,000       1,714,995  

6.000%, 08/15/23 (a)

    560,000       595,000  
   

 

 

 
      20,729,195  
   

 

 

 
Retail—1.4%  

1011778 BC ULC / New Red Finance, Inc.
6.000%, 04/01/22 (144A) (a)

    10,120,000       10,486,850  

AutoZone, Inc.
2.500%, 04/15/21

    800,000       797,911  

CST Brands, Inc.
5.000%, 05/01/23

    2,692,000       2,827,138  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Retail—(Continued)  

CVS Health Corp.
3.875%, 07/20/25

    496,000     $ 515,714  

5.125%, 07/20/45

    1,440,000       1,650,809  

Dollar Tree, Inc.
5.750%, 03/01/23

    11,372,000       12,000,872  

Guitar Center, Inc.
6.500%, 04/15/19 (144A) (a)

    2,370,000       2,058,938  

Jo-Ann Stores Holdings, Inc.
9.750%, 10/15/19 (144A) (a) (b)

    5,825,000       5,737,625  

McDonald’s Corp.
2.750%, 12/09/20

    441,000       448,996  

3.700%, 01/30/26

    1,047,000       1,084,295  

PetSmart, Inc.
5.875%, 06/01/25 (144A)

    5,040,000       4,857,300  

7.125%, 03/15/23 (144A) (a)

    1,125,000       1,001,250  

8.875%, 06/01/25 (144A) (a)

    7,170,000       6,622,212  

Suburban Propane Partners L.P. / Suburban Energy Finance Corp.
5.875%, 03/01/27

    1,290,000       1,283,550  
   

 

 

 
      51,373,460  
   

 

 

 
Savings & Loans—0.1%  

Nationwide Building Society
6.875%, 06/20/19 (GBP) (c)

    2,640,000       3,531,925  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors—0.2%  

Analog Devices, Inc.
2.500%, 12/05/21

    2,800,000       2,802,534  

3.125%, 12/05/23 (a)

    4,440,000       4,487,366  

QUALCOMM, Inc.
4.300%, 05/20/47

    220,000       224,735  
   

 

 

 
      7,514,635  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.6%  

First Data Corp.
7.000%, 12/01/23 (144A)

    2,180,000       2,327,150  

j2 Cloud Services LLC / j2 Global Co-Obligor, Inc.
6.000%, 07/15/25 (144A)

    3,930,000       4,047,900  

Microsoft Corp.
3.300%, 02/06/27

    15,750,000       16,223,618  
   

 

 

 
      22,598,668  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications—2.9%  

British Telecommunications plc
9.125%, 12/15/30

    4,915,000       7,473,164  

CommScope Technologies LLC
5.000%, 03/15/27 (144A) (a)

    2,510,000       2,503,725  

CommScope, Inc.
5.500%, 06/15/24 (144A)

    2,200,000       2,290,068  

Deutsche Telekom International Finance B.V.
2.485%, 09/19/23 (144A)

    14,317,000       13,898,256  

Frontier Communications Corp.
11.000%, 09/15/25 (a)

    5,757,000       5,339,617  
Telecommunications—(Continued)  

HC2 Holdings, Inc.
11.000%, 12/01/19 (144A)

    1,090,000     1,114,525  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.
7.250%, 04/01/19 (a)

    3,690,000       3,690,923  

7.250%, 10/15/20

    4,430,000       4,186,350  

Sprint Capital Corp.
8.750%, 03/15/32

    3,360,000       4,233,600  

Sprint Communications, Inc.
11.500%, 11/15/21 (a)

    3,483,000       4,458,240  

Sprint Corp.
7.625%, 02/15/25 (a)

    1,790,000       2,060,738  

7.875%, 09/15/23

    8,920,000       10,258,000  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
6.500%, 01/15/24

    803,000       863,225  

6.836%, 04/28/23 (a)

    228,000       243,390  

Telecom Italia S.p.A.
5.303%, 05/30/24 (144A) (a)

    12,240,000       13,127,400  

Telefonica Europe B.V.
6.750%, 11/26/20 (GBP) (c)

    2,400,000       3,458,004  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
2.625%, 08/15/26

    820,000       754,233  

4.125%, 03/16/27

    2,230,000       2,303,097  

5.250%, 03/16/37

    660,000       709,494  

West Corp.
5.375%, 07/15/22 (144A)

    11,454,000       11,568,540  

Windstream Services LLC
6.375%, 08/01/23 (a)

    265,000       218,791  

7.750%, 10/15/20 (a)

    5,925,000       5,969,437  
   

 

 

 
      100,722,817  
   

 

 

 
Textiles—0.1%  

Cintas Corp. No.
2 2.900%, 04/01/22

    1,560,000       1,584,384  

3.700%, 04/01/27

    2,870,000       2,959,665  
   

 

 

 
      4,544,049  
   

 

 

 
Transportation—0.7%  

Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp. / Navios Acquisition Finance U.S., Inc.
8.125%, 11/15/21 (144A) (a)

    4,670,000       3,957,825  

Neovia Logistics Services LLC / SPL Logistics Finance Corp.
8.875%, 08/01/20 (144A)

    4,140,000       3,229,200  

XPO CNW, Inc.
6.700%, 05/01/34 (a)

    10,828,000       10,611,440  

XPO Logistics, Inc.
6.125%, 09/01/23 (144A)

    1,610,000       1,676,412  

6.500%, 06/15/22 (144A) (a)

    3,690,000       3,874,500  
   

 

 

 
      23,349,377  
   

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing—0.5%  

Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.
5.250%, 08/15/22 (144A)

    5,770,000       6,031,496  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Trucking & Leasing—(Continued)  

Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.
5.500%, 02/15/24 (144A) (a)

    9,760,000     $ 10,194,320  
   

 

 

 
      16,225,816  
   

 

 

 
Water—0.1%  

Anglian Water Osprey Financing plc
5.000%, 04/30/23 (GBP)

    2,650,000       3,706,212  
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(Cost $1,859,694,696)

      1,935,149,034  
   

 

 

 
Mortgage-Backed Securities—14.1%  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—7.0%  

American Home Mortgage Assets Trust
1.406%, 12/25/46 (c)

    3,178,712       2,499,691  

American Home Mortgage Investment Trust
1.796%, 11/25/45 (c)

    580,509       562,429  

Banc of America Funding Corp.
1.154%, 02/27/37 (144A) (c)

    15,521,778       10,217,038  

Banc of America Funding Trust
1.372%, 09/29/36 (144A) (c)

    40,955,822       25,050,342  

1.382%, 05/20/36 (c)

    192,584       187,501  

1.386%, 03/27/36 (144A) (c)

    6,144,912       4,241,923  

21.172%, 01/01/30 (144A) (c)

    12,815,888       6,070,130  

Banc of America Mortgage Trust
3.209%, 09/25/35 (c)

    101,930       97,786  

3.274%, 12/25/34 (c)

    5,091       4,935  

BCAP LLC Trust
Zero Coupon, 10/28/36 (144A) (c)

    2,907,004       2,825,760  

3.656%, 05/26/47 (144A) (c)

    7,839,143       5,868,077  

Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust
3.422%, 08/25/34 (c)

    7,418,092       7,572,490  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust
28.314%, 07/25/36 (c)

    551,044       916,134  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
3.589%, 12/25/35 (c)

    1,667,824       1,328,709  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
1.442%, 07/20/35 (c)

    1,691,366       1,598,912  

1.856%, 07/25/35 (c)

    1,300,000       1,221,815  

5.750%, 01/25/37

    2,955,728       2,362,227  

6.000%, 01/25/37

    3,026,238       2,722,512  

14.265%, 06/25/35 (c)

    2,065,633       2,490,473  

19.152%, 02/25/36 (c)

    1,901,297       2,106,714  

23.736%, 07/25/36 (c)

    3,208,521       4,556,820  

31.703%, 08/25/37 (c)

    1,680,096       2,701,764  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust Resecuritization
6.000%, 08/25/37 (c)

    3,891,496       3,017,669  

Countrywide Home Loan Reperforming Loan REMIC Trust
1.576%, 03/25/35 (144A) (c)

    625,081       551,064  

5.195%, 03/25/35 (144A) (c) (d) (h)

    7,605,237       910,710  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust
1.224%, 06/27/46 (144A) (c)

    2,841,935       2,739,345  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(Continued)  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Trust
23.836%, 02/25/36 (c)

    1,780,874     2,430,970  

DSLA Mortgage Loan Trust
1.419%, 03/19/45 (c)

    151,055       136,531  

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities
4.216%, 10/25/29 (c)

    19,060,000       19,573,598  

6.466%, 10/25/23 (c)

    2,780,000       3,266,961  

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes
5.716%, 02/25/24 (c)

    2,210,000       2,580,407  

5.866%, 10/25/28 (c)

    12,940,000       14,602,112  

5.966%, 10/25/24 (c)

    5,925,000       6,575,252  

6.366%, 10/25/29 (c)

    10,500,000       11,453,857  

GreenPoint MTA Trust
1.656%, 06/25/45 (c)

    1,615,570       1,460,337  

GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust
1.616%, 04/25/36 (144A) (c)

    871,883       720,948  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust
2.009%, 11/19/34 (c)

    1,826,084       1,671,473  

2.216%, 10/25/37 (c)

    1,753,925       1,707,891  

Impac Secured Assets CMN Owner Trust
1.536%, 03/25/36 (c)

    934,205       748,507  

IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust
1.936%, 01/25/35 (c)

    1,184,211       918,711  

3.306%, 03/25/35 (c)

    480,728       472,019  

3.522%, 05/25/37 (c)

    4,074,315       3,425,379  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust
2.500%, 03/25/43 (144A) (c)

    14,199       14,131  

6.500%, 01/25/36

    116,920       102,608  

JPMorgan Resecuritization Trust
1.234%, 07/27/46 (144A) (c)

    3,939,292       3,872,122  

Lehman Mortgage Trust
5.414%, 02/25/37 (c) (g) (h)

    9,316,120       3,036,588  

Lehman XS Trust
1.376%, 03/25/47 (c)

    2,770,559       2,621,035  

1.416%, 08/25/46 (c)

    2,775,995       2,288,565  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
3.321%, 11/25/35 (144A) (c)

    61,863       49,988  

MASTR Seasoned Securitization Trust
3.567%, 10/25/32 (c)

    151,889       148,515  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust
3.355%, 08/25/33 (c)

    867,151       807,393  

3.767%, 05/25/34 (c)

    91,881       91,856  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
1.536%, 01/25/35 (c)

    927,258       860,161  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust
4.250%, 09/25/56 (144A) (c)

    8,135,324       8,252,184  

Nomura Resecuritization Trust
0.243%, 07/26/37 (144A) (c)

    2,351,221       2,294,396  

1.284%, 02/26/46 (144A) (c)

    4,868,000       4,515,103  

NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust
1.214%, 09/25/46 (c)

    958,616       808,351  

Prime Mortgage Trust
5.500%, 05/25/35 (144A)

    866,797       866,231  

6.000%, 05/25/35 (144A)

    2,680,043       2,489,907  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-14


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(Continued)  

RBSGC Mortgage Loan Trust
1.666%, 01/25/37 (c)

    816,351     $ 521,701  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc. Trust
1.426%, 04/25/46 (c)

    1,712,447       888,525  

1.476%, 04/25/46 (c)

    888,527       469,912  

2.090%, 11/25/37 (c)

    4,800,434       3,945,908  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust
5.334%, 12/25/36 (c) (g) (h)

    14,429,593       4,151,356  

5.750%, 02/25/36

    2,383,702       2,382,777  

Sequoia Mortgage Trust
2.079%, 06/20/33 (c)

    143,102       141,955  

3.720%, 07/25/45 (144A) (c)

    10,479       9,837  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust
2.551%, 09/25/37 (c)

    5,124,387       4,499,352  

3.283%, 01/25/35 (c)

    616,152       584,170  

3.489%, 09/25/35 (c)

    843,750       682,752  

3.829%, 03/25/34 (c)

    118,209       116,546  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Trust
1.426%, 05/25/46 (c)

    254,635       198,106  

1.496%, 02/25/36 (c)

    4,506,847       4,111,351  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Trust
1.566%, 03/25/35 (c)

    1,789,013       1,445,666  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
1.486%, 12/25/45 (c)

    742,685       719,573  

1.696%, 12/25/45 (c)

    16,426,052       12,412,219  

1.895%, 03/25/47 (c)

    2,660,611       2,208,504  

2.701%, 08/25/33 (c)

    1,890,815       1,813,945  

2.847%, 10/25/34 (c)

    843,152       842,097  

2.862%, 09/25/36 (c)

    893,327       804,606  

5.464%, 04/25/37 (c) (g) (h)

    13,074,308       3,518,070  

Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust
3.194%, 04/25/36 (c)

    94,943       95,347  

3.260%, 06/25/35 (c)

    56,955       58,174  

3.264%, 10/25/35 (c)

    62,797       62,849  
   

 

 

 
      245,972,355  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—7.1%  

BAMLL Re-REMIC Trust
5.979%, 07/10/17 (144A) (c)

    11,727,532       8,795,649  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.761%, 04/10/49 (c)

    2,242,999       2,141,504  

Bayview Commercial Asset Trust
Zero Coupon, 07/25/37 (144A) (d) (h)

    3,565,712       0  

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
6.444%, 06/11/50 (c)

    7,668,500       7,695,360  

BLCP Hotel Trust
6.887%, 08/15/29 (144A) (c)

    5,978,471       6,038,608  

CGBAM Commercial Mortgage Trust
8.572%, 11/15/21 (144A) (c)

    17,780,000       17,239,559  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.110%, 04/10/48 (144A)

    1,400,000       1,031,529  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.208%, 07/10/47 (144A) (c)

    4,398,000     2,847,752  

4.103%, 09/15/27 (144A) (c)

    7,250,000       6,897,403  

6.385%, 12/10/49 (c)

    9,063,000       5,075,280  

Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.000%, 12/10/47 (144A)

    2,230,000       1,440,220  

4.471%, 03/10/46 (144A) (c)

    2,710,000       1,648,845  

4.589%, 07/10/50 (c)

    1,726,000       1,329,404  

4.698%, 08/10/48 (144A) (c)

    5,800,000       3,336,904  

Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.373%, 12/15/39

    857,851       795,780  

6.417%, 06/15/38 (c)

    3,959,717       2,098,650  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
8.446%, 07/15/32 (144A) (c)

    26,600,000       26,466,069  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital LLC
4.373%, 09/15/37 (144A)

    3,920,000       3,407,622  

DBUBS Mortgage Trust
3.750%, 08/10/44 (144A)

    5,180,000       3,020,769  

GE Business Loan Trust
1.579%, 05/15/34 (144A) (c)

    624,613       568,569  

GE Commercial Mortgage Corp. Trust
5.677%, 12/10/49 (c)

    240,000       127,087  

GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.
5.349%, 11/10/45 (c)

    1,088,185       921,063  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust
4.124%, 10/10/49 (c)

    3,800,000       3,823,108  

4.681%, 05/10/49 (c)

    5,755,000       6,074,599  

4.801%, 06/10/47 (c)

    5,993,000       6,175,583  

5.622%, 11/10/39

    1,936,643       1,772,649  

Hyatt Hotel Portfolio Trust
7.384%, 11/15/19 (144A) (c)

    5,000,000       5,042,492  

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
3.599%, 12/15/49 (c)

    6,090,000       5,735,200  

3.958%, 04/15/46 (c)

    3,750,000       3,681,084  

4.289%, 08/15/27 (144A) (c)

    460,000       459,436  

5.386%, 05/15/47 (c)

    2,280,000       1,150,820  

5.411%, 05/15/47

    2,120,000       1,483,050  

5.502%, 06/12/47 (c)

    6,170,000       5,312,861  

5.503%, 01/15/49 (c)

    8,780,000       2,546,200  

5.623%, 05/12/45

    594,805       507,918  

6.264%, 02/15/51 (c)

    1,350,000       1,310,349  

7.383%, 10/15/19 (144A) (c)

    9,900,000       9,934,916  

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
6.500%, 09/15/45 (c)

    1,100,000       932,546  

Lone Star Portfolio Trust
8.059%, 09/15/28 (144A) (c)

    5,545,947       5,671,565  

8.376%, 09/15/20 (144A) (c)

    4,794,471       4,762,848  

ML-CFC Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.450%, 08/12/48 (144A) (c)

    101,717       85,036  

5.450%, 08/12/48 (c)

    889,008       743,219  

6.193%, 09/12/49 (c)

    3,473,000       2,708,940  

6.222%, 09/12/49 (c)

    5,780,000       4,508,342  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-15


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—(Continued)  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust
4.440%, 12/15/49 (c)

    4,870,000     $ 4,920,874  

4.679%, 10/15/48 (144A) (c)

    9,534,000       6,202,319  

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust
4.151%, 12/15/49 (c)

    12,593,000       12,036,779  

5.399%, 12/15/43

    2,790,861       2,204,772  

Multifamily Trust
8.489%, 04/25/46 (144A) (c)

    13,772,875       14,685,452  

Rosslyn Portfolio Trust
4.159%, 06/15/33 (144A) (c)

    5,750,000       5,749,885  

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.000%, 05/10/63 (144A) (c)

    4,530,000       2,493,369  

Waterfall Commercial Mortgage Trust
4.104%, 09/14/22 (144A) (c) (d)

    2,575,012       2,578,010  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust
4.458%, 08/15/50

    6,613,000       6,595,497  

4.644%, 12/15/49 (c)

    6,251,000       6,335,108  

WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
3.016%, 11/15/47 (144A)

    4,441,004       1,846,981  

3.250%, 06/15/46 (144A)

    8,240,000       5,931,243  
   

 

 

 
      248,926,676  
   

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $493,524,754)

      494,899,031  
   

 

 

 
Floating Rate Loans (i)—8.0%                
Air Freight & Logistics—0.1%  

XPO Logistics, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.405%, 11/01/21

    3,316,484       3,328,921  
   

 

 

 
Airlines—0.1%  

Air Canada
Term Loan B, 3.460%, 10/06/23

    3,081,208       3,097,899  
   

 

 

 
Building Materials—0.1%  

Quikrete Holdings, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan, 3.976%, 11/15/23

    3,080,520       3,078,382  
   

 

 

 
Coal—0.1%  

Murray Energy Corp.
Term Loan B2, 04/16/20 (j)

    3,450,832       3,379,659  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Services—0.7%  

Acosta Holdco, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.476%, 09/26/21

    7,870,356       7,126,891  

Jaguar Holding Co. II
Term Loan, 4.013%, 08/18/22

    8,230,193       8,241,122  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC
1st Lien Term Loan, 3.974%, 05/02/22

    8,269,275       8,290,684  
   

 

 

 
      23,658,697  
   

 

 

 
Distributors—0.2%  

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.726%, 10/31/23

    8,094,713     8,122,259  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—0.0%  

Nord Anglia Education Finance LLC
Term Loan, 4.702%, 03/31/21

    905,333       908,162  
   

 

 

 
Electric—0.3%  

Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co LLC
Term Loan, 06/23/18 (j)

    8,950,000       8,983,562  
   

 

 

 
Engineering & Construction—0.0%  

Panda Temple Power LLC
Term Loan B, 03/04/22 (g) (j)

    2,190,000       1,573,154  
   

 

 

 
Entertainment—0.3%  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
1st Lien Term Loan, 4.226%, 12/08/23

    5,131,813       5,163,245  

Scientific Games International, Inc.
Term Loan B3, 5.108%, 10/01/21

    6,892,392       6,968,698  
   

 

 

 
      12,131,943  
   

 

 

 
Food—0.2%  

Albertson’s LLC
Term Loan B6, 4.251%, 06/22/23

    6,904,695       6,836,187  
   

 

 

 
Healthcare-Services—0.3%  

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.976%, 06/24/21

    3,383,836       3,407,706  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC
Term Loan B, 4.296%, 06/07/23

    8,158,336       8,167,514  
   

 

 

 
      11,575,220  
   

 

 

 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—0.1%  

1011778 B.C. Unlimited Liability Co.
Term Loan B3, 3.500%, 02/16/24

    3,123,520       3,122,871  
   

 

 

 
Insurance—0.4%  

RPI Finance Trust
Term Loan B6, 3.296%, 03/27/23

    6,591,863       6,623,800  

UFC Holdings LLC
1st Lien Term Loan,
4.470%, 08/18/23

    8,426,325       8,460,182  
   

 

 

 
      15,083,982  
   

 

 

 
Internet—0.2%  

Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
4.340%, 10/19/23

    7,959,600       8,042,929  
   

 

 

 
Lodging—0.5%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.
Term Loan B3, 3.688%, 09/15/23

    4,557,111       4,569,725  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-16


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Floating Rate Loans (i)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Lodging—(Continued)  

Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC
Term Loan B2, 3.216%, 10/25/23

    2,276,063     $ 2,285,388  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership L.P.
Term Loan B, 3.476%, 04/25/23

    6,859,626       6,878,490  

Station Casinos LLC
Term Loan B, 3.710%, 06/08/23

    3,433,457       3,437,749  
   

 

 

 
      17,171,352  
   

 

 

 
Machinery—0.1%  

Zebra Technologies Corp.
Term Loan B, 3.723%, 10/27/21

    3,462,418       3,481,912  
   

 

 

 
Media—0.5%  

CBS Radio, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.716%, 10/17/23

    3,071,252       3,095,708  

Charter Communications Operating LLC
Term Loan I Add, 3.480%, 01/15/24

    4,524,185       4,546,494  

Numericable U.S. LLC
Term Loan B10, 4.422%, 01/14/25

    6,647,595       6,641,659  

Univision Communications, Inc.
Term Loan C5, 3.976%, 03/15/24

    3,481,856       3,424,190  
   

 

 

 
      17,708,051  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.0%  

Hercules Offshore LLC
Term Loan, 05/06/20 (g) (j)

    1,299,787       987,838  
   

 

 

 
Packaging & Containers—0.7%  

Berry Plastics Group, Inc.
Term Loan I, 3.680%, 10/01/22

    7,565,071       7,582,569  

BWAY Holding Co.
Term Loan B, 4.326%, 04/03/24

    6,500,000       6,502,321  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.
1st Lien Term Loan,
4.398%, 12/29/23

    3,096,000       3,112,254  

Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.226%, 02/05/23

    8,054,122       8,080,547  
   

 

 

 
      25,277,691  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.3%  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.976%, 05/20/21

    1,958,078       1,975,211  

Change Healthcare Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.976%, 03/01/24

    7,082,250       7,092,208  
   

 

 

 
      9,067,419  
   

 

 

 
Professional Services—0.1%  

Trans Union LLC
Term Loan B2, 3.726%, 04/09/23

    3,964,315       3,996,172  
   

 

 

 
Real Estate—0.2%  

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.226%, 10/24/22

    8,227,929       8,236,469  
   

 

 

 
Retail—1.2%  

Academy, Ltd.
Term Loan B, 5.200%, 07/01/22

    9,832,614     7,751,374  

Bass Pro Group LLC
Term Loan B, 6.296%, 12/16/23

    7,545,000       7,348,966  

CWGS Group LLC
Term Loan, 4.840%, 11/08/23

    1,323,350       1,332,117  

Leslie’s Poolmart, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.871%, 08/16/23

    3,126,375       3,139,078  

Michaels Stores, Inc.
Term Loan B1, 3.940%, 01/30/23

    4,512,563       4,508,131  

Party City Holdings, Inc.
Term Loan, 4.190%, 08/19/22

    4,309,931       4,318,012  

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
Term Loan B, 4.172%, 01/26/23

    5,024,315       4,540,725  

PetSmart, Inc.
Term Loan B2, 4.220%, 03/11/22

    9,401,225       8,754,158  
   

 

 

 
      41,692,561  
   

 

 

 
Software—0.3%  

First Data Corp.
Term Loan, 3.716%, 04/26/24

    5,476,330       5,481,121  

MA FinanceCo. LLC
Term Loan B3, 3.964%, 06/21/24

    470,771       471,300  

Seattle Spinco, Inc.
Term Loan B3, 4.030%, 06/21/24

    3,179,229       3,182,806  
   

 

 

 
      9,135,227  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications—0.8%  

CenturyLink, Inc.
Term Loan B, 1.375%, 01/31/25

    8,830,000       8,744,852  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.
Term Loan B, 3.466%, 02/22/24

    6,960,000       6,984,652  

UPC Financing Partnership
Term Loan AP, 3.909%, 04/15/25

    4,570,000       4,580,854  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC
Term Loan I, 3.909%, 01/31/25

    2,865,395       2,870,470  

Windstream Services LLC
Term Loan B6, 5.210%, 03/29/21

    3,331,520       3,325,273  
   

 

 

 
      26,506,101  
   

 

 

 
Transportation—0.1%  

Commercial Barge Line Co.
1st Lien Term Loan,
9.976%, 11/12/20

    1,948,052       1,697,240  
   

 

 

 
Trucking & Leasing—0.1%  

Avolon TLB Borrower 1 (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l.
Term Loan B2, 3.962%, 03/20/22

    2,500,000       2,525,015  
   

 

 

 

Total Floating Rate Loans
(Cost $283,946,008)

      280,406,875  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-17


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Foreign Government—7.4%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Regional Government—0.6%  

Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities
4.000%, 01/13/21

    1,900,000     $ 2,001,886  

Provincia de Buenos Aires
6.500%, 02/15/23 (144A) (k)

    18,940,000       19,337,740  
   

 

 

 
      21,339,626  
   

 

 

 
Sovereign—6.8%  

Argentina POM Politica Monetaria
26.250%, 06/21/20 (ARS) (c)

    139,850,000       8,733,263  

Argentine Bonos del Tesoro
18.200%, 10/03/21 (ARS)

    310,900,000       20,585,793  

22.750%, 03/05/18 (ARS)

    104,350,000       6,734,427  

Argentine Republic Government International Bonds
5.625%, 01/26/22

    2,570,000       2,631,680  

6.875%, 04/22/21

    2,150,000       2,300,500  

7.500%, 04/22/26 (a)

    17,550,000       18,910,125  

7.625%, 04/22/46

    1,170,000       1,197,495  

Bahamas Government International Bond
5.750%, 01/16/24 (144A)

    1,500,000       1,563,750  

Bermuda Government International Bond
4.138%, 01/03/23 (144A)

    2,000,000       2,085,000  

Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional
10.000%, 01/01/21 (BRL)

    25,000,000       7,191,734  

Brazilian Government International Bond
6.000%, 04/07/26 (a)

    31,240,000       33,707,960  

Ecuador Government International Bond
10.750%, 03/28/22 (144A)

    8,450,000       9,020,375  

Egypt Government International Bond
6.125%, 01/31/22

    8,380,000       8,560,170  

Ghana Government International Bond
8.125%, 01/18/26 (k)

    4,200,000       4,283,244  

Guatemala Government Bond
4.375%, 06/05/27 (144A)

    5,970,000       5,925,225  

Honduras Government International Bond
6.250%, 01/19/27

    4,140,000       4,274,550  

Indonesia Government International Bonds
4.750%, 01/08/26 (a)

    7,000,000       7,513,478  

5.125%, 01/15/45

    3,000,000       3,211,683  

5.250%, 01/17/42

    15,090,000       16,310,359  

Kuwait International Government Bond
3.500%, 03/20/27 (144A)

    9,350,000       9,551,960  

Mexico Government International Bonds
4.125%, 01/21/26 (a)

    8,170,000       8,492,715  

4.750%, 03/08/44

    10,710,000       10,720,710  

Portugal Government International Bond
5.125%, 10/15/24 (144A) (a)

    11,990,000       12,229,800  

Russian Federal Bond - OFZ
7.050%, 01/19/28 (RUB)

    1,079,240,000       17,430,710  

Senegal Government International Bond
6.250%, 05/23/33 (144A) (k)

    8,720,000       8,848,480  
Sovereign—(Continued)  

Uruguay Government International Bond
9.875%, 06/20/22 (144A) (UYU)

    166,730,000     6,036,740  
   

 

 

 
      238,051,926  
   

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government
(Cost $254,481,887)

      259,391,552  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—7.3%  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—6.4%  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool
2.500%, TBA (l)

    15,000,000       15,057,751  

3.000%, TBA (l)

    15,000,000       15,378,515  

4.000%, 07/01/18

    18,737       19,397  

4.000%, 08/01/18

    25,553       26,453  

4.000%, 03/01/19

    30,470       31,543  

5.000%, 12/01/21

    13,660       14,175  

Fannie Mae 20 Yr. Pool
8.500%, 08/01/19

    6,435       6,606  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, TBA (l)

    18,800,000       18,745,577  

3.500%, TBA (l)

    20,500,000       21,019,525  

4.000%, 04/01/47

    3,070,600       3,245,133  

4.000%, TBA (l)

    15,600,000       16,371,773  

4.500%, 05/01/39

    1,975,835       2,152,498  

4.500%, 08/01/40

    5,321,681       5,756,206  

4.500%, 05/01/41

    3,632,130       3,928,759  

4.500%, 11/01/43

    2,734,546       2,933,809  

5.000%, 01/01/39

    353,184       385,566  

5.000%, 06/01/40

    199,112       217,834  

5.000%, 07/01/40

    142,744       156,080  

6.000%, 07/01/38

    21,381       24,073  

6.500%, 08/01/31

    307       340  

6.500%, 12/01/36

    1,309       1,510  

6.500%, 06/01/37

    16,334       18,067  

6.500%, 10/01/37

    19,598       21,927  

7.000%, 05/01/26

    1,302       1,381  

7.000%, 07/01/30

    268       275  

7.000%, 01/01/31

    275       294  

7.000%, 07/01/31

    1,255       1,330  

7.000%, 09/01/31

    3,011       3,316  

7.000%, 10/01/31

    2,769       3,107  

7.000%, 11/01/31

    22,909       24,542  

7.000%, 01/01/32

    5,763       5,902  

7.000%, 02/01/32

    4,398       4,543  

7.500%, 12/01/29

    474       482  

7.500%, 01/01/30

    506       601  

7.500%, 02/01/30

    332       335  

7.500%, 06/01/30

    400       401  

7.500%, 08/01/30

    85       87  

7.500%, 09/01/30

    571       629  

7.500%, 10/01/30

    87       97  

7.500%, 11/01/30

    10,147       10,712  

7.500%, 02/01/31

    3,450       3,531  

8.000%, 08/01/27

    1,070       1,189  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-18


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
8.000%, 07/01/30

    613     $ 738  

8.000%, 09/01/30

    401       423  

Fannie Mae REMICS (CMO)
1.566%, 05/25/34 (c)

    130,497       130,181  

4.500%, 06/25/29

    280,250       298,023  

9.750%, 11/25/18

    54,520       56,433  

9.750%, 08/25/19

    16,881       17,429  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
3.000%, 11/01/42

    2,370,326       2,378,532  

3.000%, TBA (l)

    20,000,000       19,925,000  

3.500%, TBA (l)

    16,000,000       16,407,072  

4.000%, 07/01/47

    7,900,000       8,314,810  

4.000%, TBA (l)

    11,100,000       11,651,660  

6.000%, 12/01/36

    19,198       21,741  

6.000%, 02/01/37

    22,218       25,041  

7.000%, 03/01/39

    138,465       155,390  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates
1.375%, 08/25/42 (c) (h)

    70,400,000       3,802,790  

Freddie Mac REMICS (CMO)
1,156.500%, 06/15/21 (h)

    4       37  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
5.000%, 04/15/35

    11,194       12,472  

5.500%, 01/15/34

    56,377       63,490  

5.500%, 04/15/34

    17,550       19,763  

5.500%, 07/15/34

    98,930       111,448  

5.500%, 10/15/34

    71,326       79,408  

5.750%, 10/15/38

    98,874       111,440  

6.000%, 02/15/33

    1,773       2,016  

6.000%, 03/15/33

    5,403       6,122  

6.000%, 06/15/33

    4,815       5,493  

6.000%, 07/15/33

    7,791       8,965  

6.000%, 09/15/33

    6,581       7,419  

6.000%, 10/15/33

    3,096       3,522  

6.000%, 08/15/34

    22,011       24,814  

6.500%, 03/15/29

    2,707       2,988  

6.500%, 02/15/32

    1,040       1,224  

6.500%, 03/15/32

    1,104       1,301  

6.500%, 11/15/32

    4,277       4,805  

7.000%, 03/15/31

    194       204  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, TBA (l)

    18,500,000       18,659,340  

3.500%, 03/20/45

    315,345       327,102  

3.500%, 03/20/46

    526,123       547,725  

3.500%, TBA (l)

    25,000,000       25,855,467  

4.000%, 03/20/47

    9,910,955       10,439,426  

5.000%, 08/20/34

    67,185       73,843  

5.500%, 03/20/34

    8,505       9,727  

6.000%, 05/20/32

    11,645       13,075  

6.000%, 11/20/33

    13,956       15,820  

Ginnie Mae II ARM Pool
2.440%, 01/20/60 (c)

    678,162       697,482  

2.812%, 05/20/60 (c)

    645,029       667,793  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
0.601%, 03/16/47 (c) (h)

    7,405,057     151,290  

0.777%, 04/16/52 (c) (h)

    15,094,898       405,659  

3.000%, 04/20/41

    715,410       729,649  
   

 

 

 
      227,821,463  
   

 

 

 
Federal Agencies—0.1%  

Tennessee Valley Authority
5.980%, 04/01/36

    1,760,000       2,435,495  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—0.8%  

U.S. Treasury Bonds
3.000%, 02/15/47

    7,160,000       7,385,984  

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes
1.171%, 10/31/17 (c)

    10,000,000       10,006,140  

1.275%, 01/31/18 (c)

    10,000,000       10,017,140  

U.S. Treasury Notes
1.750%, 05/31/22

    240,000       238,594  

1.875%, 04/30/22 (a)

    420,000       419,918  

2.125%, 05/15/25

    10,000       9,937  
   

 

 

 
      28,077,713  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies
(Cost $260,090,720)

      258,334,671  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed Securities—5.8%  
Asset-Backed - Home Equity—0.8%  

Asset-Backed Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust
4.009%, 04/15/33 (c)

    2,891       2,884  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust
1.446%, 11/25/36 (c)

    12,758,000       9,497,919  

1.956%, 01/25/34 (c)

    17,884       17,355  

EMC Mortgage Loan Trust
1.474%, 05/25/43 (144A) (c)

    599,039       588,645  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Loan Trust
1.436%, 02/25/36 (144A) (c)

    2,639,062       177,592  

WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates Trust
1.386%, 07/25/47 (c)

    28,405,339       19,723,006  
   

 

 

 
      30,007,401  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Manufactured Housing—0.4%  

Conseco Financial Corp.
7.030%, 07/15/28 (c)

    7,032,524       6,882,472  

Greenpoint Manufactured Housing
4.659%, 03/18/29 (c)

    400,000       371,485  

4.890%, 06/19/29 (c)

    325,000       311,671  

Manufactured Housing Contract Trust Pass-Through Certificates
4.391%, 03/13/32 (c)

    400,000       379,235  

4.494%, 02/20/32 (c)

    250,000       236,456  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-19


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Manufactured Housing—(Continued)  

Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust
2.775%, 04/15/37 (c)

    1,401,297     $ 1,288,757  

2.818%, 10/15/37 (c)

    1,559,969       1,367,426  

UCFC Manufactured Housing Contract
7.095%, 04/15/29 (c)

    4,615,408       4,417,456  
   

 

 

 
      15,254,958  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Other—4.1%  

AIMCO CLO
5.013%, 07/20/29 (144A) (c)

    7,250,000       7,306,579  

Ammc CLO, Ltd.
6.962%, 04/17/29 (144A) (c)

    8,100,000       7,607,585  

Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust
3.016%, 08/25/32 (c)

    28,312       26,254  

Applebee’s Funding LLC / IHOP Funding LLC
4.277%, 09/05/44 (144A)

    5,210,000       5,128,483  

Ares CLO, Ltd.
7.758%, 10/15/27 (144A) (c)

    5,500,000       5,533,599  

Barings CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/18/29 (144A) (c)

    4,600,000       4,197,500  

Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities Trust
6.000%, 10/25/36

    1,903,582       1,466,834  

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 07/20/31 (144A) (c)

    9,500,000       9,536,423  

Catskill Park CLO, Ltd.
7.085%, 04/20/29 (144A) (c)

    10,200,000       9,895,632  

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust
3.091%, 06/25/34 (c)

    141,719       134,253  

Countrywide Revolving Home Equity Loan Resecuritization Trust
1.289%, 12/15/33 (144A) (c)

    195,966       169,770  

Countrywide Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust
1.299%, 07/15/36 (c)

    389,432       340,260  

Encore Credit Receivables Trust
2.251%, 10/25/35 (c)

    2,327,806       1,569,070  

First Horizon Asset-Backed Trust
1.376%, 10/25/34 (c)

    22,676       22,229  

GSAMP Trust
1.416%, 01/25/36 (c)

    99,085       14,642  

HSI Asset Securitization Corp. Trust
1.636%, 11/25/35 (c)

    4,000,000       3,684,560  

Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust
1.734%, 01/21/31 (c)

    21,094       20,436  

Madison Park Funding, Ltd.
6.506%, 10/21/26 (144A) (c)

    3,500,000       3,496,696  

MidOcean Credit CLO IV
5.058%, 04/15/27 (144A) (c)

    1,750,000       1,750,115  

Midocean Credit CLO VII
Zero Coupon, 07/15/29 (144A) (c)

    4,750,000       4,732,054  

Northwoods Capital, Ltd.
Zero Coupon, 06/20/29 (144A) (c)

    5,250,000       4,939,079  

Oaktree CLO, Ltd.
6.630%, 10/20/27 (144A) (c)

    6,150,000       6,043,562  

Ocean Trails CLO
8.908%, 07/15/28 (144A) (c)

    5,120,000       5,205,873  
Asset-Backed - Other—(Continued)  

Park Place Securities, Inc.
1.846%, 09/25/35 (c)

    9,550,000     7,602,765  

Regatta IV Funding, Ltd.
4.656%, 07/25/26 (144A) (c)

    3,250,000       3,232,255  

SACO I Trust
1.476%, 06/25/36 (c)

    311,568       643,368  

1.556%, 03/25/36 (c)

    77,437       146,726  

SBA Small Business Investment Cos.
2.845%, 03/10/27

    12,860,000       13,040,003  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program LLC
3.280%, 01/26/26 (144A)

    5,219,013       5,286,963  

Thayer Park CLO, Ltd.
7.188%, 04/20/29 (144A) (c)

    8,400,000       8,273,236  

Treman Park CLO, Ltd.
5.016%, 04/20/27 (144A) (c)

    1,700,000       1,700,284  

Venture CLO, Ltd.
5.206%, 04/20/27 (144A) (c)

    9,105,000       9,132,688  

Voya CLO, Ltd.
6.758%, 04/18/27 (144A) (c)

    4,000,000       4,000,000  

7.325%, 06/07/30 (144A) (c)

    8,000,000       7,821,520  
   

 

 

 
      143,701,296  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Student Loan—0.5%  

DRB Prime Student Loan Trust
3.170%, 07/25/31 (144A)

    3,450,551       3,469,262  

National Collegiate Student Loan Trust
2.066%, 03/25/38 (c)

    8,084,455       5,011,595  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust
Zero Coupon, 03/22/32 (c)

    6,200,000       5,815,854  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC
Zero Coupon, 08/25/36 (144A) (d)

    500       2,046,875  
   

 

 

 
      16,343,586  
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $202,373,095)

      205,307,241  
   

 

 

 
Convertible Bonds—0.8%  
Internet—0.1%  

WebMD Health Corp.
2.625%, 06/15/23 (a)

    4,960,000       4,854,600  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.2%  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.
5.500%, 09/15/26

    850,000       794,750  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.
2.625%, 09/15/23

    960,000       941,400  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.
1.250%, 04/01/20 (a)

    7,350,000       6,210,750  
   

 

 

 
      7,946,900  
   

 

 

 
Semiconductors—0.4%  

Microchip Technology, Inc.
1.625%, 02/15/27 (144A)

    5,140,000       5,403,425  

2.250%, 02/15/37 (144A)

    2,480,000       2,588,500  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-20


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Convertible Bonds—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*/
Shares
    Value  
Semiconductors—(Continued)  

ON Semiconductor Corp.
1.625%, 10/15/23 (a)

    5,150,000     $ 5,150,000  
   

 

 

 
      13,141,925  
   

 

 

 
Telecommunications—0.1%  

Finisar Corp.
0.500%, 12/15/36 (a)

    2,790,000       2,723,738  
   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost $28,765,209)

      28,667,163  
   

 

 

 
Convertible Preferred Stocks—0.7%  
Banks—0.2%  

Wells Fargo & Co.,
Series L 7.500%, 12/31/49

    4,965       6,509,661  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—0.3%  

Sanchez Energy Corp.
4.875%, 12/31/49

    51,400       1,374,950  

6.500%, 12/31/49

    316,355       8,541,585  
   

 

 

 
      9,916,535  
   

 

 

 
Pharmaceuticals—0.2%  

Allergan plc
5.500%, 03/01/18

    9,490       8,238,079  
   

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost $28,186,575)

      24,664,275  
   

 

 

 
Municipals—0.3%                

Brazos Harbor Industrial Development Corp., Environmental Facilities, Dow Chemical Project., Revenue Bonds
5.900%, 05/01/38 (c)

    1,505,000       1,550,541  

Brazos River Harbor, TX Navigation District , Dow Chemical Co. Project, Revenue Bonds
5.950%, 05/15/33

    3,360,000       3,538,651  

Massachusetts State Development Finance Agency, Board Institute, Revenue Bonds
5.375%, 04/01/41

    400,000       449,428  

Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds
5.000%, 12/15/30

    750,000       828,743  

5.000%, 12/15/31

    1,550,000       1,706,999  

Virginia Housing Development Authority
6.000%, 06/25/34

    746,091       801,973  
   

 

 

 

Total Municipals
(Cost $8,272,748)

      8,876,335  
   

 

 

 
Preferred Stocks—0.1%  
Security Description       
    
Shares
    Value  
Air Freight & Logistics—0.0%  

CEVA Group plc - Series A2 (g)

    864     194,337  
   

 

 

 
Banks—0.1%  

Citigroup Capital, 7.542% (c)

    51,160       1,329,137  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.0%  

Tricer Tracking Preferred Equity Certificates, 8.000% (f) (g)

    10,446,300       104,463  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.0%  

Berry Petroleum Corp. (g)

    82,628       888,251  
   

 

 

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $4,251,439)

      2,516,188  
   

 

 

 
Common Stocks—0.1%  
Air Freight & Logistics—0.0%  

CEVA Group plc (g) (m)

    399       95,760  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Consumer Services—0.0%  

Ascent CNR Corp. - Class A (g) (m)

    1,399,556       27,991  
   

 

 

 
Household Durables—0.0%  

Desarrolladora Homex S.A.B. de C.V. (m)

    220,114       16,495  
   

 

 

 
Marine—0.0%  

Tricer Holdco SCA (f) (g) (m)

    23,504       60,640  
   

 

 

 
Media—0.0%  

Cengage Learning, Inc.

    10,995       96,206  

ION Media Networks, Inc. (m)

    785       510,250  
   

 

 

 
      606,456  
   

 

 

 
Metals & Mining—0.0%  

Mirabela Nickel, Ltd. (f) (g) (m)

    7,827,755       6  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.1%  

Berry Petroleum Corp. (g) (m)

    74,879       692,631  
   

 

 

 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—0.0%  

Frontera Energy Corp. (m)

    3,963       102,808  

Sanchez Energy Corp. (m)

    46,373       332,958  
   

 

 

 
      435,766  
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $5,459,474)

      1,935,745  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-21


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Purchased Option—0.0%

 

Security Description   Notional
Amount*/
Shares/
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Foreign Currency Purchased Option—0.0%  

USD Call/CNH Put, Strike Price CNH 7.00, Expires 08/24/17 (Counterparty - Barclays Bank plc)
(Cost $272,796)

    70,490,000     $ 45,959  
   

 

 

 
Warrant—0.0%  
Sovereign—0.0%  

Venezuela Government Oil-Linked Payment Obligation, Expires 04/15/20 (m) (Cost $0)

    1,700       6,800  
   

 

 

 
Escrow Shares—0.0%  
Energy Equipment & Services—0.0%  

Hercules Offshore, Inc. (f) (g)

    10,611       2,992  
   

 

 

 
Forest Products & Paper—0.0%  

Sino-Forest Corp.

    1,246,000       0  

Sino-Forest Corp.

    500,000       0  
   

 

 

 
      0  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.0%  

Berry Petroleum Co. LLC (f) (g)

    850,000       0  

Berry Petroleum Co. LLC (f) (g)

    1,040,000       0  
   

 

 

 
      0  
   

 

 

 

Total Escrow Shares
(Cost $476,680)

      2,992  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—3.9%  
Discount Note—1.1%  

Freddie Mac
0.881%, 09/15/17 (n)

    40,000,000       39,915,320  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—2.8%  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $18,938,323 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $19,310,000 U.S. Government Agency Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.125%, maturity dates ranging from 09/22/17 - 10/26/17, with a value of $19,317,127.

    18,938,134       18,938,134  
Security Description       
    
    
Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $80,007,200 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $68,888,400 U.S. Treasury Bond at 3.750% due 11/15/43 with a value of $80,978,865.

    80,000,000     $ 80,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      98,938,134  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $138,863,907)

      138,853,454  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (o)—13.1%  
Certificates of Deposit—7.9%  

ABN AMRO Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 09/05/17

    17,426,807       17,463,250  

Banco Del Estado De Chile New York
1.429%, 10/19/17 (c)

    11,000,000       11,002,618  

Bank of America N.A.
1.507%, 07/11/17 (c)

    18,000,000       18,003,171  

Bank of Montreal
1.130%, 07/07/17

    12,500,000       12,499,875  

BNP Paribas New York
1.372%, 02/15/18 (c)

    9,000,000       9,001,440  

Canadian Imperial Bank
1.630%, 10/27/17 (c)

    3,500,000       3,503,938  

Cooperative Rabobank UA New York
1.555%, 10/13/17 (c)

    4,000,000       4,004,612  

1.558%, 10/13/17 (c)

    4,000,000       4,005,426  

Credit Suisse AG New York
1.314%, 11/07/17 (c)

    1,500,000       1,500,122  

1.366%, 10/06/17 (c)

    5,000,000       5,001,240  

1.432%, 10/16/17 (c)

    12,500,000       12,502,675  

1.912%, 11/03/17 (c)

    501,107       501,018  

DNB NOR Bank ASA
1.412%, 07/28/17 (c)

    7,300,000       7,300,912  

KBC Bank NV
Zero Coupon, 08/22/17

    4,983,698       4,991,950  

Zero Coupon, 09/08/17

    4,982,809       4,989,050  

1.250%, 08/08/17

    8,000,000       8,000,240  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
1.266%, 12/05/17 (c)

    2,000,000       2,000,046  

1.367%, 10/11/17 (c)

    16,500,000       16,503,696  

Mizuho Bank, Ltd., New York
1.397%, 10/11/17 (c)

    7,500,000       7,499,752  

1.400%, 11/27/17 (c)

    2,500,000       2,498,850  

1.469%, 10/18/17 (c)

    6,500,000       6,499,558  

1.610%, 08/02/17 (c)

    3,000,000       3,000,915  

Natixis New York
1.287%, 11/13/17 (c)

    5,000,000       4,999,450  

1.506%, 08/03/17 (c)

    10,000,000       10,003,020  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (o)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Certificates of Deposit—(Continued)  

Norinchukin Bank New York
1.584%, 08/21/17 (c)

    8,000,000     $ 8,002,952  

1.687%, 07/12/17 (c)

    15,000,000       15,001,815  

Royal Bank of Canada New York
1.358%, 06/12/18 (c)

    8,000,000       7,997,296  

1.555%, 10/13/17 (c)

    2,000,000       2,002,022  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., New York
1.330%, 02/08/18 (c)

    7,500,000       7,499,317  

1.357%, 10/12/17 (c)

    3,000,000       3,000,843  

1.551%, 08/01/17 (c)

    7,700,000       7,702,995  

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., New York
1.297%, 11/13/17 (c)

    5,000,000       4,999,635  

1.342%, 11/16/17 (c)

    5,000,000       4,999,685  

1.377%, 10/11/17 (c)

    2,500,000       2,501,761  

1.466%, 10/26/17 (c)

    10,000,000       10,002,560  

Toronto Dominion Bank New York
1.467%, 03/13/18 (c)

    10,300,000       10,307,653  

1.475%, 01/10/18 (c)

    5,000,000       5,008,313  

UBS, Stamford
1.722%, 07/31/17 (c)

    4,204,292       4,202,399  

Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco N.A.
1.547%, 10/26/17 (c)

    7,000,000       7,006,258  
   

 

 

 
      277,512,328  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Paper—1.6%  

Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
1.170%, 07/12/17

    5,982,255       5,997,828  

Barton Capital S.A.
1.290%, 09/12/17

    8,472,588       8,479,192  

Commonwealth Bank Australia
1.522%, 10/23/17 (c)

    7,000,000       7,007,380  

ING Funding LLC
1.234%, 12/07/17 (c)

    4,000,000       4,001,381  

1.277%, 11/13/17 (c)

    4,000,000       3,999,708  

LMA S.A. & LMA Americas
1.150%, 07/07/17

    9,997,764       9,998,722  

1.180%, 07/11/17

    2,991,150       2,999,004  

Ridgefield Funding Co. LLC
1.434%, 09/07/17 (c)

    3,000,000       3,001,201  

Westpac Banking Corp.
1.506%, 10/20/17 (c)

    11,600,000       11,611,565  
   

 

 

 
      57,095,981  
   

 

 

 
Repurchase Agreements—3.3%  

Barclays Capital, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $832,427 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $866,464 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $848,999.

    832,352       832,352  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $11,001,008 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $10,957,725 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $11,220,001.

    11,000,000     11,000,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 01/25/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $2,023,750 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $2,200,000.

    2,000,000       2,000,000  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $20,002,000 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $20,334,667 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $20,400,061.

    20,000,000       20,000,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $17,013,175 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,695 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $18,901,000.

    17,000,000       17,000,000  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/19/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $9,546,028 on 09/29/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $10,450,002.

    9,500,000       9,500,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/08/17 at 1.150% to be repurchased at $15,013,896 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $13,525,239 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $15,309,989.

    15,000,000       15,000,000  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 10/26/16 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $9,653,876 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $10,450,000.

    9,500,000       9,500,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (o)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 04/24/17 at 1.710% to be repurchased at $7,557,356 on 10/02/17, collateralized by various Common Stock with a value of $8,250,001.

    7,500,000     $ 7,500,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $15,001,675 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $29,910,927 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $15,301,781.

    15,000,000       15,000,000  

Royal Bank of Scotland Securities, Inc.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.060% to be repurchased at $10,002,061 on 07/07/17, collateralized by $10,211,044 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 1.118% - 2.000%, maturity dates ranging from 07/31/17 - 02/15/25, with a value of $10,200,282.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  
   

 

 

 
      117,332,352  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposit—0.3%  

Shinkin Central Bank
1.330%, 07/26/17

    9,000,000       9,000,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $460,848,518)

      460,940,661  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—116.6%
(Cost $4,029,508,506) (p)

      4,099,997,976  

Other assets and liabilities
(net)—(16.6)%

      (584,610,134
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 3,515,387,842  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal and notional amounts stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $437,783,087 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $460,774,822. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(b)   Payment-in-kind security for which part of the income earned may be paid as additional principal.
(c)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(d)   Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if
  the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of restricted securities was $10,088,640, which is 0.3% of net assets. See details shown in the Restricted Securities table that follows.
(e)   Non-income producing; security is in default and/or issuer is in bankruptcy.
(f)   Security was valued in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent less than 0.05% of net assets.
(g)   Illiquid security. As of June 30, 2017, these securities represent 1.1% of net assets.
(h)   Interest only security.
(i)   Floating rate loans (Senior Loans) often require prepayments from excess cash flows or permit the borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, Senior Loans will have an expected average life of approximately two to four years. The stated interest rate represents the weighted average interest rate of all contracts within the senior loan facility and includes commitment fees on unfunded loan commitments, if any. Senior Loans typically have rates of interest which are determined either daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium. These base rates are primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and secondarily, the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks (the “Prime Rate”) and the certificate of deposit (“CD”) rate or other base lending rates used by commercial lenders.
(j)   This loan will settle after June 30, 2017, at which time the interest rate will be determined.
(k)   Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation.
(l)   TBA (To Be Announced) Securities are purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no defined maturity date. The actual principal and maturity date will be determined upon settlement date.
(m)   Non-income producing security.
(n)   The rate shown represents current yield to maturity.
(o)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(p)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $4,029,508,506. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $132,118,234 and $(61,628,764), respectively, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $70,489,470.
(144A)—   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of 144A securities was $1,207,757,919, which is 34.4% of net assets.
(ARM)—   Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
(ARS)—   Argentine Peso
(BRL)—   Brazilian Real
(CAD)—   Canadian Dollar
(CLO)—   Collateralized Loan Obligation
(CMO)—   Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
(GBP)—   British Pound
(REMIC)—   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
(RUB)—   Russian Ruble
(UYU)—   Uruguayan Peso

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

 

Restricted Securities

     Acquisition
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Cost      Value  

Alta Wind Holdings LLC, 7.000%, 06/30/35

 

     07/14/10      $ 1,424,865      $ 1,424,866      $ 1,614,591  

Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Zero Coupon, 07/25/37

 

     11/23/10        3,565,712        339,857        0  

Compiler Finance Sub, Inc., 7.000%, 05/01/21

 

     04/10/15        70,000        57,821        35,088  

Countrywide Home Loan Reperforming Loan REMIC Trust, 5.195%, 03/25/35

 

     01/08/15        7,605,237        1,107,513        910,710  

Midwest Vanadium Pty, Ltd., 11.500%, 02/15/18

 

     05/05/11 - 05/24/11        952,902        982,680        23,823  

Mirabela Nickel, Ltd., 1.000%, 09/10/44

 

     09/10/14 - 10/21/16        36,414        32,882        0  

NSG Holdings LLC / NSG Holdings, Inc., 7.750%, 12/15/25

 

     01/25/13        2,678,645        2,832,614        2,879,543  

SoFi Professional Loan Program LLC, Zero Coupon, 08/25/36

 

     08/05/15        500        2,964,375        2,046,875  

Waterfall Commercial Mortgage Trust, 4.104%, 09/14/22

 

     09/08/15 - 11/18/16        2,575,012        2,562,814        2,578,010  
              

 

 

 
               $ 10,088,640  
              

 

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

Contracts to Buy

    

Counterparty

   Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
ARS     232,614,000     

Citibank N.A.

     08/15/17      $        13,881,602      $ (177,243
ARS     295,610,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     11/15/17           17,013,525        (375,707
BRL     2,339,900     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           702,820        1,199  
BRL     58,410,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           17,544,229        29,926  
BRL     75,000,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           22,527,258        38,425  
CAD     17,300,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           12,721,879        622,539  
CAD     28,040,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           21,206,887        421,869  
CNH     180,500,000     

Citibank N.A.

     07/20/17           26,472,098        118,598  
CNH     92,659,105     

Bank of America N.A.

     08/28/17           13,368,793        243,068  
EUR     7,840,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           8,726,853        234,478  
EUR     8,960,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           9,963,242        278,279  
EUR     14,460,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           15,797,333        730,836  
EUR     903,001     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           1,007,998        24,156  
EUR     1,148,001     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           1,251,666        60,530  
EUR     1,184,001     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           1,331,883        21,462  
EUR     2,303,001     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           2,581,420        50,972  
EUR     2,743,001     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           3,015,600        119,724  
EUR     17,020,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           18,765,401        688,917  
EUR     21,620,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           24,220,929        491,313  
GBP     42,690,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           54,844,825        783,473  
IDR     232,989,755,439     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     07/20/17           17,432,829        20,191  
INR     1,167,430,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           17,924,612        101,608  
JPY     1,000,970,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           8,866,262        38,870  
JPY     1,036,040,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           9,152,580        64,554  
MXN     598,473,342     

Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, Inc.

     07/20/17           31,269,507        1,627,938  
TWD     1,338,152,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           43,928,567        81,462  
ZAR     234,627,000     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/20/17           16,922,372        966,155  

Contracts to Deliver

                                  
ARS     145,000,000     

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

     11/15/17           8,224,617        63,582  
AUD     12,108,931     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           9,062,203        (242,904
BRL     59,007,677     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           18,552,373        798,392  
CAD     83,760,528     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           62,880,919        (1,728,069
CAD     17,300,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           13,087,599        (256,819
CAD     12,715,512     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           9,296,324        (511,832
CAD     49,882     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           36,597        (1,880
CLP     29,341,580,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     10/19/17           44,059,734        201  
CNH     180,500,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           26,063,853        (526,844
CNH     92,659,105     

Barclays Bank plc

     08/28/17           13,365,515        (246,346
CNH     180,500,000     

Citibank N.A.

     10/19/17           26,298,536        (127,276

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts—(Continued)

 

Contracts to Deliver

    

Counterparty

   Settlement
Date
     In Exchange
for
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
EUR     1,314,001     

BNP Paribas S.A.

     07/20/17      $        1,484,059      $ (17,880
EUR     2,060,514     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           2,196,042        (159,181
EUR     1,436,001     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           1,616,951        (24,436
GBP     27,174,682     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           35,175,995        (234,670
GBP     21,370,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           27,672,227        (174,499
GBP     20,442,151     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           25,603,344        (1,034,324
JPY     11,045,696,534     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           101,169,596        2,901,520  
MXN     368,438,860     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           19,401,730        (850,963
MXN     330,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           17,531        (609
MXN     230,034,483     

Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, Inc.

     07/20/17           12,217,031        (427,720
NZD     7,900,000     

Bank of America N.A.

     07/20/17           5,488,802        (298,804
SEK     30,000,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           3,426,936        (136,981
SEK     435,647     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           49,481        (2,272
TWD     2,718,785,000     

Barclays Bank plc

     07/20/17           89,316,196        (101,004
ZAR     234,627,000     

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

     07/20/17           17,580,794        (307,734
                

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

   $ 3,658,240  
                

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Long

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

90 Day Eurodollar Futures

     12/17/18        1,296       USD        317,168,612     $ 999,388  

Australian 10 Year Treasury Bond Futures

     09/15/17        962       AUD        126,062,868       (1,318,140

Euro-BTP Futures

     09/07/17        665       EUR        88,977,527       1,017,168  

U.S. Treasury Note 10 Year Futures

     09/20/17        5,404       USD        680,526,991       (2,156,115

U.S. Treasury Note 2 Year Futures

     09/29/17        32       USD        6,923,274       (7,774

U.S. Treasury Note Ultra 10 Year Futures

     09/20/17        97       USD        13,058,940       17,872  

U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond Futures

     09/20/17        178       USD        29,149,821       375,929  

Futures Contracts—Short

 

3 Month Euribor

     12/17/18        (1,110     EUR        (277,476,056     (312,600

90 Day Eurodollar Futures

     12/16/19        (1,296     USD        (316,152,188     (1,222,012

Euro-Bund Futures

     09/07/17        (898     EUR        (147,891,108     2,891,750  

U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures

     09/20/17        (387     USD        (59,514,710     37,647  

U.S. Treasury Note 5 Year Futures

     09/29/17        (201     USD        (23,809,627     124,604  
            

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

  $ 447,717  
            

 

 

 

Swap Agreements

OTC Interest Rate Swaps

 

Pay/Receive

Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
  Maturity
Date
  

Counterparty

   Notional
Amount
   Market
Value
   Upfront
Premium

Paid/(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation

Pay

   1 Day CDI    14.850%   01/04/21    Bank of America N.A.    BRL    190,843,760    $6,966,491    $—    $6,966,491
                   

 

  

 

  

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps

 

Pay/Receive Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
    Maturity
Date
   Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Pay

   3M LIBOR      1.185   06/13/21      USD        56,430,000      $ (1,433,497

Pay

   3M LIBOR      1.355   12/13/18      USD        851,950,000        (2,022,819

Pay

   3M NZD-BBR-FRA      2.103   08/02/21      NZD        56,400,000        (991,850

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps—(Continued)

 

Pay/Receive Floating Rate

   Floating
Rate Index
   Fixed
Rate
    Maturity
Date
   Notional
Amount
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Pay

   3M NZD-BBR-FRA      2.105   08/04/21      NZD        55,490,000      $ (974,523

Pay

   3M NZD-BBR-FRA      2.105   08/04/21      NZD        55,490,000        (974,523

Receive

   3M CDOR      1.085   12/09/18      CAD        1,116,900,000        3,030,823  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      1.081   08/02/21      USD        38,970,000        1,206,238  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      1.142   08/04/21      USD        38,950,000        1,115,004  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      1.144   08/04/21      USD        38,950,000        1,111,926  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      1.580   06/13/26      USD        56,280,000        3,052,515  

Receive

   3M LIBOR      2.000   05/16/23      USD        476,000,000        2,087,168  

Receive

   3M STIBOR      (0.220 )%    03/14/19      SEK        3,817,370,000        (821,961
                

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

 

   $ 4,384,501  
                

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Buy Protection (a)

 

Reference Obligation

   Fixed Deal
(Pay) Rate
     Maturity
Date
    

Implied Credit
Spread at

June 30,
2017(b)

   Notional
Amount(c)
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 

CDX.NA.HY.28

     (5.000%)        06/20/22      3.390%      USD        109,310,000      $ 712,837  
                 

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Sell Protection (d)

 

Reference Obligation

   Fixed Deal
Receive Rate
     Maturity
Date
    

Implied Credit
Spread at

June 30,
2017(b)

   Notional
Amount(c)
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 

CDX.NA.IG.28

     1.000%        06/20/22      0.000%      USD        80,160,000      $ 229,740  
                 

 

 

 

 

(a)   If the Portfolio is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(b)   Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues or indices as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. A credit spread identified as “Defaulted” indicates a credit event has occurred for the referenced entity or obligation.
(c)   The maximum potential amount of future undiscounted payments that the Portfolio could be required to make under a credit default swap contract would be the notional amount of the contract. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the referenced debt obligation or net amounts received from the settlement of purchased protection credit default swap contracts entered into by the Portfolio for the same referenced debt obligation.
(d)   If the Portfolio is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
  Securities in the amount of $8,055,733 have been received at the custodian bank as collateral for OTC swap contracts.
(ARS)—   Argentine Peso
(AUD)—   Australian Dollar
(BRL)—   Brazilian Real
(CAD)—   Canadian Dollar
(CLP)—   Chilean Peso
(CNH)—   Chinese Renminbi
(EUR)—   Euro
(GBP)—   British Pound
(IDR)—   Indonesian Rupiah
(INR)—   Indian Rupee

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-27


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

(JPY)—   Japanese Yen
(MXN)—   Mexican Peso
(NZD)—   New Zealand Dollar
(SEK)—   Swedish Krona
(TWD)—   Taiwanese Dollar
(USD)—   United States Dollar
(ZAR)—   South African Rand
(BBR)—   Bank Bill Rate
(CDI)—   Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate
(CDOR)—   Canadian Dollar Offered Rate
(CDX.NA.HY)—   Markit North America High Yield CDS Index
(CDX.NA.IG)—   Markit North America Investment Grade CDS Index
(EURIBOR)—   Euro InterBank Offered Rate
(LIBOR)—   London Interbank Offered Rate
(STIBOR)—   Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Corporate Bonds & Notes            

Advertising

   $ —        $ 127,812      $ —        $ 127,812  

Aerospace/Defense

     —          18,998,395        —          18,998,395  

Agriculture

     —          9,254,272        —          9,254,272  

Airlines

     —          2,606,847        —          2,606,847  

Apparel

     —          25,816,701        —          25,816,701  

Auto Manufacturers

     —          13,475,204        —          13,475,204  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     —          46,968,715        —          46,968,715  

Banks

     —          368,142,519        —          368,142,519  

Beverages

     —          17,374,452        —          17,374,452  

Biotechnology

     —          16,222,340        —          16,222,340  

Building Materials

     —          6,385,247        —          6,385,247  

Chemicals

     —          1,891,455        —          1,891,455  

Commercial Services

     —          43,130,023        —          43,130,023  

Computers

     —          13,719,622        —          13,719,622  

Diversified Financial Services

     —          69,053,149        —          69,053,149  

Electric

     —          50,348,903        —          50,348,903  

Energy-Alternate Sources

     —          1,614,591        —          1,614,591  

Engineering & Construction

     —          10,609,409        —          10,609,409  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-28


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Entertainment

   $ —        $ 20,795,069      $ —        $ 20,795,069  

Environmental Control

     —          1,371,745        —          1,371,745  

Food

     —          15,507,904        —          15,507,904  

Food Service

     —          5,957,250        —          5,957,250  

Forest Products & Paper

     —          10,443,150        —          10,443,150  

Healthcare-Products

     —          36,580,508        —          36,580,508  

Healthcare-Services

     —          62,851,735        —          62,851,735  

Holding Companies-Diversified

     —          3,801,212        —          3,801,212  

Home Builders

     —          24,780,210        —          24,780,210  

Household Products/Wares

     —          4,217,325        —          4,217,325  

Housewares

     —          3,547,124        —          3,547,124  

Insurance

     —          23,478,036        —          23,478,036  

Internet

     —          13,880,703        —          13,880,703  

Iron/Steel

     —          12,862,763        —          12,862,763  

Leisure Time

     —          26,002,590        —          26,002,590  

Lodging

     —          18,235,468        —          18,235,468  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     —          9,431,475        —          9,431,475  

Media

     —          114,808,458        —          114,808,458  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

     —          2,977,123        —          2,977,123  

Mining

     —          104,708,264        0        104,708,264  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     —          23,269,192        —          23,269,192  

Oil & Gas

     —          206,262,765        —          206,262,765  

Oil & Gas Services

     —          22,829,546        —          22,829,546  

Packaging & Containers

     —          30,112,834        —          30,112,834  

Pharmaceuticals

     —          49,216,301        —          49,216,301  

Pipelines

     —          117,184,474        —          117,184,474  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

     —          20,729,195        —          20,729,195  

Retail

     —          51,373,460        —          51,373,460  

Savings & Loans

     —          3,531,925        —          3,531,925  

Semiconductors

     —          7,514,635        —          7,514,635  

Software

     —          22,598,668        —          22,598,668  

Telecommunications

     —          100,722,817        —          100,722,817  

Textiles

     —          4,544,049        —          4,544,049  

Transportation

     —          23,349,377        —          23,349,377  

Trucking & Leasing

     —          16,225,816        —          16,225,816  

Water

     —          3,706,212        —          3,706,212  

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes

     —          1,935,149,034        0        1,935,149,034  

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities*

     —          494,899,031        —          494,899,031  

Total Floating Rate Loans*

     —          280,406,875        —          280,406,875  

Total Foreign Government*

     —          259,391,552        —          259,391,552  

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies*

     —          258,334,671        —          258,334,671  

Total Asset-Backed Securities*

     —          205,307,241        —          205,307,241  

Total Convertible Bonds*

     —          28,667,163        —          28,667,163  

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks*

     24,664,275        —          —          24,664,275  

Total Municipals

     —          8,876,335        —          8,876,335  
Preferred Stocks  

Air Freight & Logistics

     —          194,337        —          194,337  

Banks

     1,329,137        —          —          1,329,137  

Marine

     —          —          104,463        104,463  

Oil & Gas

     —          888,251        —          888,251  

Total Preferred Stocks

     1,329,137        1,082,588        104,463        2,516,188  
Common Stocks  

Air Freight & Logistics

     —          95,760        —          95,760  

Diversified Consumer Services

     —          27,991        —          27,991  

Household Durables

     16,495        —          —          16,495  

Marine

     —          —          60,640        60,640  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-29


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Hierarchy—(Continued)

 

Description    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Media

   $ —       $ 606,456     $ —        $ 606,456  

Metals & Mining

     —         —         6        6  

Oil & Gas

     —         692,631       —          692,631  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     435,766       —         —          435,766  

Total Common Stocks

     452,261       1,422,838       60,646        1,935,745  

Total Purchased Option*

     —         45,959       —          45,959  

Total Warrant*

     —         6,800       —          6,800  

Total Escrow Shares*

     —         —         2,992        2,992  
Short-Term Investments  

Discount Note

     —         39,915,320       —          39,915,320  

Repurchase Agreements

     —         98,938,134       —          98,938,134  

Total Short-Term Investments

     —         138,853,454       —          138,853,454  
Securities Lending Reinvestments  

Certificates of Deposit

     —         277,512,328       —          277,512,328  

Commercial Paper

     —         57,095,981       —          57,095,981  

Repurchase Agreements

     —         117,332,352       —          117,332,352  

Time Deposit

     —         9,000,000       —          9,000,000  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments

     —         460,940,661       —          460,940,661  

Total Investments

   $ 26,445,673     $ 4,073,384,202     $ 168,101      $ 4,099,997,976  
                                   

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —       $ (460,774,822   $ —        $ (460,774,822
Forward Contracts  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ —       $ 11,624,237     $ —        $ 11,624,237  

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     —         (7,965,997     —          (7,965,997

Total Forward Contracts

   $ —       $ 3,658,240     $ —        $ 3,658,240  
Futures Contracts  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ 5,464,358     $ —       $ —        $ 5,464,358  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     (5,016,641     —         —          (5,016,641

Total Futures Contracts

   $ 447,717     $ —       $ —        $ 447,717  
Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts  

Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ —       $ 12,546,251     $ —        $ 12,546,251  

Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     —         (7,219,173     —          (7,219,173

Total Centrally Cleared Swap Contracts

   $ —       $ 5,327,078     $ —        $ 5,327,078  
OTC Swap Contracts  

OTC Swap Contracts at Value (Assets)

   $ —       $ 6,966,491     $ —        $ 6,966,491  

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets were not significant and accordingly, a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the period ended June 30, 2017 is not presented.

Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 in the amount of $3,626,857 were due to the initiation of a vendor or broker providing prices based on market indications which have been determined to be significant observable inputs.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-30


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 4,099,997,976  

Cash denominated in foreign currencies (c)

     18,097,384  

Cash collateral (d)

     27,728,241  

OTC swap contracts at market value

     6,966,491  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     11,624,237  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     37,834,407  

TBA securities sold

     191,257,426  

Fund shares sold

     746,856  

Dividends and interest

     36,674,074  

Interest on OTC swap contracts

     283,131  

Variation margin on centrally cleared swap contracts

     1,102,800  

Other assets

     51,415  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     4,432,364,438  

Liabilities

 

Due to custodian

     25,780,115  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     7,965,997  

Collateral for securities loaned

     460,774,822  

Payables for:

 

Investments purchased

     45,629,852  

TBA securities purchased

     371,255,352  

Fund shares redeemed

     2,161,004  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     711,119  

Interest on OTC swap contracts

     134,275  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     1,464,593  

Distribution and service fees

     224,971  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     271,574  

Other expenses

     602,922  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     916,976,596  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 3,515,387,842  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 3,482,598,773  

Undistributed net investment income

     66,128,925  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (120,737,297

Unrealized appreciation on investments, futures contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency transactions

     87,397,441  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 3,515,387,842  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 2,309,408,243  

Class B

     924,784,181  

Class E

     281,195,418  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     170,247,702  

Class B

     68,675,597  

Class E

     20,826,147  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 13.56  

Class B

     13.47  

Class E

     13.50  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $4,029,508,506.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $437,783,087.
(c)   Identified cost of cash denominated in foreign currencies was $17,770,407.
(d)   Includes collateral of $14,055,761 for futures contracts, and $13,672,480 for centrally cleared swap contracts.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

 

Dividends

   $ 1,233,102  

Interest

     92,191,385  

Securities lending income

     1,728,762  

Other income

     5,814  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     95,159,063  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     9,742,771  

Administration fees

     54,872  

Custodian and accounting fees

     174,777  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     1,140,639  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     212,339  

Interest expense

     1,914  

Audit and tax services

     47,428  

Legal

     18,329  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,205  

Shareholder reporting

     129,269  

Insurance

     13,472  

Miscellaneous

     18,466  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     11,580,481  

Less management fee waiver

     (997,215
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     10,583,266  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     84,575,797  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain

 

Net realized gain on:  

Investments

     17,563,506  

Futures contracts

     6,919,707  

Written options

     2,728,455  

Swap contracts

     4,278,482  

Foreign currency transactions

     11,470,837  
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain

     42,960,987  
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments

     72,325,020  

Futures contracts

     (3,648,656

Written options

     (436,414

Swap contracts

     (1,641,629

Foreign currency transactions

     (14,402,792
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     52,195,529  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     95,156,516  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 179,732,313  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 84,575,797     $ 129,284,848  

Net realized gain (loss)

     42,960,987       (12,704,790

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     52,195,529       91,350,032  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     179,732,313       207,930,090  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (89,784,446     (35,720,494

Class B

     (34,541,744     (14,043,055

Class E

     (10,698,139     (4,707,996
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (135,024,329     (54,471,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     30,333,243       1,976,278,443  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     75,041,227       2,129,736,988  

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     3,440,346,615       1,310,609,627  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 3,515,387,842     $ 3,440,346,615  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 66,128,925     $ 116,577,457  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     3,388,892     $ 46,718,776       2,045,719     $ 26,862,922  

Shares issued through acquisition (a)

     0       0       103,655,018       1,346,478,441  

Reinvestments

     6,616,393       89,784,446       2,771,179       35,720,494  

Redemptions

     (6,908,812     (94,861,620     (26,690,502     (348,288,878
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     3,096,473     $ 41,641,602       81,781,414     $ 1,060,772,979  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     1,859,897     $ 25,301,744       3,388,344     $ 44,497,609  

Shares issued through acquisition (a)

     0       0       59,736,085       771,192,945  

Reinvestments

     2,564,346       34,541,744       1,096,257       14,043,055  

Redemptions

     (4,329,792     (58,968,675     (10,876,641     (141,918,411
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     94,451     $ 874,813       53,344,045     $ 687,815,198  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     327,933     $ 4,471,095       2,108,691     $ 27,371,470  

Shares issued through acquisition (a)

     0       0       18,973,217       245,512,995  

Reinvestments

     791,868       10,698,139       366,666       4,707,996  

Redemptions

     (2,004,124     (27,352,406     (3,805,759     (49,902,195
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (884,323   $ (12,183,172     17,642,815     $ 227,690,266  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 30,333,243       $ 1,976,278,443  
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(a)   See Note 9 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 13.40     $ 12.53     $ 13.43     $ 13.45     $ 13.98     $ 13.01  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.34       0.62  (b)      0.59       0.64       0.63       0.50  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.37       0.45       (0.80     0.09       (0.47     0.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.71       1.07       (0.21     0.73       0.16       1.46  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.55     (0.20     (0.69     (0.75     (0.69     (0.49
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.55     (0.20     (0.69     (0.75     (0.69     (0.49
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.56     $ 13.40     $ 12.53     $ 13.43     $ 13.45     $ 13.98  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     5.35  (d)      8.55       (1.72     5.47       1.09       11.50  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.59  (e)      0.60       0.63       0.65       0.66       0.65  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.54  (e)      0.54       0.59       0.61       0.62       0.61  

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

     4.98  (e)      4.74  (b)      4.51       4.77       4.65       3.70  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     84  (d)(g)      86       99  (g)      98  (g)      132  (g)      228  (g) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 2,309.4     $ 2,239.2     $ 1,070.0     $ 982.6     $ 682.7     $ 708.5  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 13.29     $ 12.46     $ 13.35     $ 13.37     $ 13.90     $ 12.93  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.32       0.58  (b)      0.56       0.61       0.59       0.46  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.38       0.45       (0.80     0.08       (0.46     0.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.70       1.03       (0.24     0.69       0.13       1.43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.52     (0.20     (0.65     (0.71     (0.66     (0.46
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.52     (0.20     (0.65     (0.71     (0.66     (0.46
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.47     $ 13.29     $ 12.46     $ 13.35     $ 13.37     $ 13.90  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     5.20  (d)      8.30       (2.00     5.29       0.83       11.29  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.84  (e)      0.85       0.88       0.90       0.91       0.90  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.79  (e)      0.79       0.84       0.86       0.87       0.86  

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

     4.73  (e)      4.43  (b)      4.25       4.53       4.39       3.45  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     84  (d)(g)      86       99  (g)      98  (g)      132  (g)      228  (g) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 924.8     $ 911.7     $ 189.9     $ 220.7     $ 238.4     $ 268.0  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 13.33     $ 12.48     $ 13.38     $ 13.39     $ 13.93     $ 12.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.33       0.59  (b)      0.57       0.62       0.61       0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.37       0.46       (0.81     0.09       (0.48     0.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.70       1.05       (0.24     0.71       0.13       1.44  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.53     (0.20     (0.66     (0.72     (0.67     (0.47
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.53     (0.20     (0.66     (0.72     (0.67     (0.47
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 13.50     $ 13.33     $ 12.48     $ 13.38     $ 13.39     $ 13.93  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (c)

     5.26  (d)      8.47       (1.90     5.40       0.94       11.30  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

            

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.74  (e)      0.75       0.78       0.80       0.81       0.80  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (f)

     0.69  (e)      0.69       0.74       0.76       0.77       0.76  

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

     4.82  (e)      4.52  (b)      4.35       4.63       4.49       3.55  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     84  (d)(g)      86       99  (g)      98  (g)      132  (g)      228  (g) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 281.2     $ 289.4     $ 50.8     $ 59.5     $ 66.2     $ 74.0  

 

(a)       Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include a non-recurring refund for overbilling of prior years’ custodian out-of-pocket fees which amounted to less than $0.01 per share and 0.02% of average net assets, respectively.
(c)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(d)       Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(e)       Computed on an annualized basis.
(f)        Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(g)   Includes mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions; excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rates would have been 50%, 71%, 57%, 62% and 84% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from pricing services selected by the Adviser pursuant to authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board. These securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its net asset value (“NAV”) to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order to

 

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Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported NAV per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign currency forward contracts are valued through an independent pricing service by interpolating between forward and spot currency rates in the London foreign exchange markets as of a designated hour on a valuation day. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, whether on securities, indices, futures contracts, or otherwise, traded on exchanges are valued at the last sale price available as of the close of business on a valuation day or, if there is no such price available, at the last reported bid price. These types of options are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their settlement prices established by the exchanges on which they are traded as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Options, including options on swaps (“swaptions”), and futures contracts that are traded OTC are generally valued on the basis of interdealer bid and asked prices or prices provided by pricing service providers who use a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models, to determine the value of the contracts. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, yield curves, credit curves, measures of volatility and exchange rates. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Swap contracts (other than centrally cleared swaps) are marked-to-market daily based on quotations and prices supplied by market makers, broker-dealers and other pricing services. Such quotations and prices are derived utilizing observable data, including the underlying reference securities or indices, credit spread quotations and expected default recovery rates determined by the pricing service. These contracts are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Centrally cleared swaps listed or traded on a multilateral or trade facility platform, such as a registered exchange, are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the respective exchange or a pricing service when the exchange price is not available. For centrally cleared credit default swaps, the clearing facility requires its members to provide actionable price levels across complete term structures. These levels along with external third-party prices are used to produce daily settlement prices. These securities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Centrally cleared interest rate swaps are valued using a pricing model that references the underlying rates, including the overnight index swap rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rate to produce the daily settlement price. These securities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

 

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Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to amortization of debt securities, paydown reclasses, merger adjustments, swap transactions, defaulted bonds and foreign currency transactions. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Due to Custodian - Pursuant to the custodian agreement, State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSBT”) may, in its discretion, advance funds to the Portfolio to make properly authorized payments. When such payments result in an overdraft, the Portfolio is obligated to repay SSBT at the current rate of interest charged by SSBT for secured loans (currently, the federal funds rate plus 2%). This obligation is payable on demand to SSBT. SSBT has a lien on the Portfolio’s assets to the extent of any overdraft. At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had a payment of $25,780,115 due to SSBT pursuant to the foregoing arrangement. Based on the short-term nature of these payments and the variable interest rate, the carrying value of the overdraft advances approximated its fair value at June 30, 2017. If measured at fair value, overdraft advances would have been considered as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy at June 30, 2017. The Portfolio’s average overdraft advances during the six months ended June 30, 2017 were not significant.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls - The Portfolio may enter into mortgage “dollar rolls” in which a Portfolio sells to-be-announced (“TBA”) mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon, and maturity) securities on a specified future date. For the duration of the transaction, or roll period, the Portfolio foregoes principal (including prepayments of principal) and interest paid on the securities sold. Dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions; gain or loss is recognized at the commencement of the term of the dollar roll and each time the mortgage-backed security is rolled.

Mortgage dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Portfolio is required to reacquire may be less than the agreed-upon repurchase price of those securities and that the investment performance of securities purchased with proceeds from these transactions does not exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain or loss that would have been realized on the securities transferred or sold, as applicable, as part of the treasury or mortgage dollar roll.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities - The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. These securities may include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”), and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by or payable from, mortgage loans on real property or other receivables. The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose the Portfolio to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

 

 

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In one type of SMBS, one class receives all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). Because principal will not be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the book value of the security until maturity. These adjustments are netted against payments received for the IOs and the net amount is included in interest income on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities. Details of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities held by the Portfolio are included in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments.

The Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be negatively impacted by increased volatility of market prices and periods of illiquidity.

TBA Purchase & Forward Sale Commitments - The Portfolio may enter into TBA commitments to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA commitments are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases prior to the settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Portfolio’s other assets. TBA forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, according to the procedures described under “Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements”.

When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Securities - The Portfolio may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase commitment is made. The Portfolio may purchase securities under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Portfolio may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, the Portfolio will hold liquid assets in a segregated account with the Portfolio’s custodian, or set aside liquid assets in the Portfolio’s records, worth at least the equivalent of the amount due. The liquid assets will be monitored on a daily basis and adjusted as necessary to maintain the necessary value.

High-Yield Debt Securities - The Portfolio may invest in high-yield debt securities, or “junk bonds,” which are securities that are rated below “investment grade” or, if not rated, are of equivalent quality. A portfolio with high-yield debt securities generally will be exposed to greater market risk and credit risk than a portfolio that invests only in investment grade debt securities because issuers of high-yield debt securities are generally less secure financially, are more likely to default on their obligations, and their securities are more sensitive to interest rate changes and downturns in the economy. In addition, the secondary market for lower-rated debt securities may not be as liquid as that for more highly rated debt securities. As a result, the Portfolio’s Subadviser may find it more difficult to value lower-rated debt securities or sell them and may have to sell them at prices significantly lower than the values assigned to them by the Portfolio.

Floating Rate Loans - The Portfolio may invest in loans arranged through private negotiation between one or more financial institutions. The Portfolio’s investment in any such loan may be in the form of a participation in or an assignment of the loan. In connection with purchasing participations, the Portfolio generally will have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower. The Portfolio may not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the loan in which it has purchased the participation or assignment. The purchase of assignments will typically result in the Portfolio having a direct contractual relationship with the borrower, and the Portfolio may enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement.

The Portfolio may invest in multiple series or tranches of a loan, which may have varying terms and carry different associated risks. When the Portfolio purchases assignments, it acquires direct rights against the borrower of the loan. These loans may include participations in bridge loans, which are loans taken out by borrowers for a short period (typically less than one year) pending arrangement of more permanent financing.

The Portfolio will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the lender that is selling the participation. In the event of the insolvency of the lender selling the participation, the Portfolio may be treated as a general creditor of the lender and may not benefit from any set-off between the lender and the borrower.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In

 

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the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $98,938,134. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $117,332,352. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to
30 Days
     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions              

Convertible Bonds

   $ (16,978,400   $      $      $      $ (16,978,400

Corporate Bonds & Notes

     (409,858,537                          (409,858,537

Foreign Government

     (33,501,462                          (33,501,462

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies

     (436,423                          (436,423

Total

   $ (460,774,822   $      $      $      $ (460,774,822

Total Borrowings

   $ (460,774,822   $      $      $      $ (460,774,822

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

   $ (460,774,822
             

 

 

 

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

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currency exchange rates. When entering into these contracts, the Portfolio agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon future date. These contracts are valued daily and the Portfolio’s net equity therein, representing unrealized gain or loss on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward foreign exchange rates at the valuation date, is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When a contract is closed, the Portfolio recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.

Realized and unrealized gains and losses on forward foreign currency exchange contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. These contracts involve market and/or credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities of the Portfolio, but it does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although forward foreign currency exchange contracts may limit the risk of loss due to a decline in the value of the currency holdings, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency increase. In addition, the Portfolio could be exposed to losses if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of the contracts. The Portfolio may also experience losses even when such contracts are used for hedging purposes. The Portfolio’s maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened.

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

Options Contracts - An option contract purchased by the Portfolio gives the Portfolio the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) an underlying instrument at a fixed exercise price during a specified period. Call options written by the Portfolio give the holder the right to buy the underlying instrument from the Portfolio at a fixed exercise price; put options written by the Portfolio give the holder the right to sell the underlying instrument to the Portfolio at a fixed exercise price.

The Portfolio may use options to hedge against changes in values of securities the Portfolio owns or expects to purchase, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. Writing puts or buying calls tends to increase the Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument and writing calls or buying puts tends to decrease the Portfolio’s exposure to the underlying instrument, and can be used to hedge other Portfolio investments. For options used to hedge the Portfolio’s investments, the potential risk to the Portfolio is that the change in value of options contracts may not correspond perfectly to the change in value of the hedged instruments. The Portfolio also bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Portfolio may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. The Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, as opposed to investment and other types of risk, in respect of purchased options is typically the premium initially paid for the option plus any unrealized gains.

The main risk associated with purchasing an option is that the option expires without being exercised. In this case, the option is worthless when it expires and the premium paid for the option is considered a realized loss. The risk associated with writing a call option is that the Portfolio may forgo the opportunity for a profit if the market value of the underlying instrument increases and the option is exercised, requiring the Portfolio to sell the underlying instrument at a price below its market value. When the Portfolio writes a call option on a security it does not own, its exposure on such an option is theoretically unlimited. The risk in writing a put option is that the Portfolio may incur a loss if the market value of the underlying instrument decreases and the option is exercised, requiring the Portfolio to purchase the underlying instrument at a price above its market value. In addition, the Portfolio risks not being able to enter into a closing transaction for the written option as the result of an illiquid market for the option.

 

 

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Purchases of put and call options are recorded as investments, the value of which are marked-to-market daily. When the Portfolio enters into a closing sale transaction, the Portfolio will realize a gain or loss depending on whether the sales proceeds from the closing sale transaction are greater or less than the premium initially paid for the option. When the Portfolio exercises a put option, it will realize a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying instrument and the proceeds from such sale will be decreased by the premium originally paid for the put option. When the Portfolio exercises a call option, the cost of the security which the Portfolio purchases upon exercise will be increased by the premium originally paid for the call option.

The premium received by the Portfolio for a written option is recorded as an asset and an equivalent liability. The liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. When a written option expires without being exercised or the Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Portfolio realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was sold) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying instrument and the liability related to such option is eliminated. When a written call option is exercised, the Portfolio realizes a gain or loss, as adjusted for the premium received, from the sale of the underlying instrument. When a written put option is exercised, the premium received by the Portfolio is offset against the amount paid for the purchase of the underlying instrument.

Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contract (“Futures Option”) is an option contract in which the underlying instrument is a single futures contract.

The purpose of inflation-capped options is to protect the buyer from inflation, above a specified rate, eroding the value of investments in inflation-linked products with a given notional exposure. Inflation-capped options are used to give downside protection to investments in inflation-linked products by establishing a floor on the value of such products.

Swaptions are similar to options on securities except that instead of selling or purchasing the right to buy or sell a security, the writer or purchaser of the swaptions is granting or buying the right to enter into a previously agreed upon interest rate or credit default swap agreement at any time before the expiration of the option.

Swap Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into swap agreements in which the Portfolio and a counterparty agree to either make periodic net payments on a specified notional amount or net payment upon termination. Swap agreements are either privately negotiated in the OTC market (“OTC swaps”) or executed in a multilateral or other trade facility platform, such as a registered commodities exchange (“centrally cleared swaps”). The Portfolio may enter into swap agreements for the purposes of managing exposure to interest rate, credit or market risk, or for other purposes. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be paid or received, as applicable, by the Portfolio as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency. Securities posted by the Portfolio as collateral for swap contracts are identified in the Schedule of Investments and restricted cash, if any, is reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Centrally Cleared Swaps: Clearinghouses currently offer clearing derivative transactions which include interest rate and credit derivatives. In a cleared derivative transaction, a Portfolio typically enters into the transaction with a financial institution counterparty, and performance of the transaction is effectively guaranteed by a central clearinghouse, thereby reducing or eliminating the Portfolio’s exposure to the credit risk of the original counterparty. The Portfolio typically will be required to post specified levels of margin with the clearinghouse or at the instruction of the clearinghouse; the margin required by a clearinghouse may be greater than the margin the Portfolio would be required to post in an uncleared derivative transaction.

Swap agreements are marked-to-market daily. The fair value of an OTC swap is reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The changes in value, if any, are reflected as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared swaps, if any, are recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. Upfront payments paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (such as credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Upon termination or maturity of the swap, upfront premiums are recorded as realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss on the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by the Portfolio are included as part of realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations.

Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit, and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform, or that there may be unfavorable changes in market conditions or interest rates. In addition, entering into swap agreements involves documentation risk resulting from the possibility that the parties to a swap agreement may disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreement. The Portfolio may enter into swap transactions with counterparties in accordance with guidelines established by the Board. These guidelines provide for a minimum credit rating for each counterparty and various credit enhancement techniques (for example, collateralization of amounts

 

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due from counterparties) to limit exposure to counterparties that have lower credit ratings. A Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted value of the net cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive, or the fair value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Portfolio and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to cover the Portfolio’s exposure to the counterparty. Counterparty risk related to centrally-cleared swaps is mitigated due to the protection against defaults provided by the exchange on which these contracts trade.

Credit Default Swaps: The Portfolio is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Portfolio may enter into credit default swaps to manage its exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market, to reduce its risk exposure to defaults of corporate and/or sovereign issuers, or to create exposure to corporate and/or sovereign issuers to which they are not otherwise exposed. Credit default swaps involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (referred to as the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return if a credit event occurs for the referenced entity, obligation or index. A credit event is defined under the terms of each swap agreement and may include, but is not limited to, underlying entity default, bankruptcy, write-down, principal shortfall or interest shortfall. As the seller of protection, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Portfolio will either pay the buyer an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index), or pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index). In return, the Portfolio would receive from the counterparty an upfront or periodic stream of payments throughout the life of the credit default swap agreement provided that no credit event has occurred. As the seller of protection, the Portfolio will effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Portfolio would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the credit default swap.

The Portfolio may also purchase credit default swap contracts in order to hedge against the risk of default of debt securities held in its portfolio. This would involve the risk that the investment may be worthless when it expires and would only generate income in the event of an actual default by the issuer of the underlying obligation (as opposed to a credit downgrade or other indication of financial instability). It would also involve credit risk, whereby the seller may fail to satisfy its payment obligations to the Portfolio in the event of a default. As the buyer of protection, if an underlying credit event occurs, the Portfolio will either receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index), or receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation (or underlying securities comprising the referenced index). If no credit event occurs and the Portfolio is a buyer of protection, the Portfolio will typically recover nothing under the credit default swap agreement, but it will have had to pay the required upfront payment or stream of continuing payments under the credit default swap agreement. Recovery values are at times established through the credit event auction process in which market participants are ensured that a transparent price has been set for the defaulted obligation.

Credit default swap agreements on credit indices involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising the credit index. A credit index is a basket of credit instruments or exposures designed to be representative of some part of the credit market as a whole. An index credit default swap references all the names in the index, and if there is a credit event involving an entity in the index, the credit event is settled based on that entity’s weight in the index. A Portfolio may use credit default swaps on credit indices as a hedge for credit default swaps or bonds held in the portfolio, which is less expensive than it would be to buy many individual credit default swaps to achieve similar effect. Credit default swaps on indices are benchmarks for protecting investors owning bonds against default, and may be used to speculate on changes in credit quality.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on a credit index or corporate or sovereign issuer, serve as some indication of the status of the payment/performance risk and the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity or index also reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may reflect upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads generally represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the particular swap agreement. When no implied credit spread is available for a credit default swap, the current unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the position may be used as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk.

The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Portfolio as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of all credit default swap agreements outstanding as of June 30, 2017, for which the Portfolio is the seller of protection, are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Portfolio for the same referenced entity or entities.

 

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Currency Swaps: The Portfolio may enter into currency swap agreements to gain or mitigate exposure to currency risk. A currency swap is an agreement to exchange cash flows on a notional amount of two or more currencies based on the relative value differential among them. Such swaps may involve initial and final exchanges that correspond to the agreed upon notional amount. Currency swaps usually involve the delivery of the entire principal value of one designated currency in exchange for the other designated currency. Therefore, the entire principal value of a currency swap is subject to the risk that the other party to the swap will default on its contractual delivery obligations. If there is a default by the counterparty, the Portfolio may have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreements related to the transaction.

Interest Rate Swaps: The Portfolio may enter into interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rates or to protect against currency fluctuations, to adjust its interest rate sensitivity (duration), to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment, or otherwise as a substitute for a direct investment in debt securities. The Portfolio is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Because the Portfolio holds fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Portfolio may enter into interest rate swap agreements. Interest rate swaps are agreements in which one party pays a stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating rate, for another party’s stream of interest payments, either fixed or floating, on the same notional amount for a specified period of time. Other forms of interest rate swap agreements may include: (1) interest rate caps, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates exceed a specified rate, or “cap”; (2) interest rate floors, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate, or “floor”; and (3) interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor or vice versa in an attempt to protect itself against interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels. The Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, as opposed to investment and other types of risk, in respect of interest rate swaps is typically the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &

Liabilities Location

   Fair Value     

Statement of Assets &

Liabilities Location

   Fair Value  

Interest Rate

   OTC swap contracts at market value (a)    $ 6,966,491        
   Unrealized appreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (b) (c)      11,603,674      Unrealized depreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (b) (c)    $ 7,219,173  
   Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts (b) (d)      5,464,358      Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (b) (d)      5,016,641  

Credit

   Unrealized appreciation on centrally cleared swap contracts (b) (c)      942,577        

Foreign Exchange

   Investments at market value (e)      45,959        
   Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      11,624,237      Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts      7,965,997  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
Total       $ 36,647,296         $ 20,201,811  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

(a)   Excludes OTC swap interest receivable of $283,131 and OTC swap interest payable of $134,275.
(b)   Financial instrument not subject to a master netting agreement.
(c)   Represents the unrealized appreciation/depreciation of centrally cleared swaps as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(d)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(e)   Represents purchased options which are part of investments at value as shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Portfolio is required to disclose the impact of offsetting assets and liabilities represented in the Statement 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.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

The following table presents the Portfolio’s derivative assets by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a MNA (see Note 4), or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral received by the Portfolio as of June 30, 2017.

 

Counterparty

     Derivative Assets
subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
       Financial
Instruments
available for offset
     Collateral
Received†
     Net
Amount*
 

Bank of America N.A.

     $ 8,556,576        $ (1,559,545    $ (6,982,484    $ 14,547  

Barclays Bank plc

       7,237,688          (4,972,892      (895,857      1,368,939  

Citibank N.A.

       118,598          (118,598              

Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, Inc.

       1,627,938          (427,720             1,200,218  

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

       83,773          (83,773              

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

       966,155          (307,734             658,421  
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     $ 18,590,728        $ (7,470,262    $ (7,878,341    $ 3,242,125  
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents the Portfolio’s derivative liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under an MNA, or similar agreement, and net of the related collateral pledged by the Portfolio as of June 30, 2017.

 

Counterparty

     Derivative Liabilities
subject to an MNA
by Counterparty
       Financial
Instruments
available for offset
     Collateral
Pledged†
       Net
Amount**
 

Bank of America N.A.

     $ 1,559,545        $ (1,559,545    $        $  

Barclays Bank plc

       4,972,892          (4,972,892                

BNP Paribas S.A.

       17,880                          17,880  

Citibank N.A.

       304,519          (118,598               185,921  

Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, Inc.

       427,720          (427,720                

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

       375,707          (83,773               291,934  

Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc

       307,734          (307,734                
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 7,965,997        $ (7,470,262    $        $ 495,735  
    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*   Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default.
**   Net amount represents the net amount payable due to the counterparty in the event of default.
  In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown here due to overcollateralization.

The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   Interest
Rate
    Credit     Foreign
Exchange
    Total  

Investments (a)

   $ (112,917   $ (627,177   $ (463,195   $ (1,203,289

Forward foreign currency transactions

                 10,880,919       10,880,919  

Futures contracts

     6,919,707                   6,919,707  

Swap contracts

     7,568,535       (3,290,053           4,278,482  

Written options

     1,901,883       163,611       662,961       2,728,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 16,277,208     $ (3,753,619   $ 11,080,685     $ 23,604,274  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Interest
Rate
    Credit     Foreign
Exchange
    Total  

Investments (a)

   $     $     $ (226,837   $ (226,837

Forward foreign currency transactions

                 (15,352,257     (15,352,257

Futures contracts

     (3,648,656                 (3,648,656

Swap contracts

     (4,024,515     2,382,886             (1,641,629

Written options

     (301,129           (135,285     (436,414
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ (7,974,300   $ 2,382,886     $ (15,714,379   $ (21,305,793
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Investments (a)

   $ 120,241,444  

Forward foreign currency transactions

     780,748,499  

Futures contracts long

     1,348,759,978  

Futures contracts short

     (1,351,863,745

Swap contracts

     4,118,981,919  

Written options

     (107,378,138

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.
(a)   Represents purchased options which are part of net realized gain (loss) on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments as shown in the Statement of Operations.

Written Options

The Portfolio transactions in written options during the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Call Options

   Notional
Amount*
     Number of
Contracts
     Premium
Received
 

Options outstanding December 31, 2016

            1,696      $ 327,629  

Options written

     31,300,000        7,500        2,593,399  

Options bought back

            (3,894      (1,766,205

Options expired

     (31,300,000      (5,302      (1,154,823
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options outstanding June 30, 2017

                 $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Put Options

   Notional
Amount*
     Number of
Contracts
     Premium
Received
 

Options outstanding December 31, 2016

     15,000,000             $ 162,150  

Options written

     100,281,400        3,894        2,450,449  

Options bought back

     (32,110,000      (3,894      (2,286,838

Options expired

     (83,171,400             (325,761
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options outstanding June 30, 2017

                 $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   Amount shown is in the currency in which the transaction was denominated.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Collateral requirements may differ by type of derivative or investment, as applicable. Collateral or margin requirements are set by the broker or exchange clearing house for exchange-traded derivatives (e.g., futures contracts and exchange-traded options), while collateral terms are contract specific for OTC traded derivatives (e.g., forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swap agreements and OTC options).

 

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Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

For derivatives traded under an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar master agreement, the collateral requirements are netted across all transactions traded under such agreement and one amount is posted from one party to the other to collateralize such obligations. The ISDA Master Agreement gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under such agreement if there is a certain deterioration in the credit quality of the other party. The ISDA Master Agreement gives the Portfolio the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty or a termination of the agreement, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the Portfolio’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the Portfolio under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the Portfolio and the applicable counterparty. The enforceability of the right to offset may vary by jurisdiction. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Portfolio under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Securities pledged as collateral, if any, for the same purpose are noted in the Schedule of Investments.

Foreign Investment Risk: The investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Because securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and may pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“MSFTA”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities and delayed-delivery or secured borrowings transactions by and between the Portfolio and select counterparties. The MSFTA maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, including mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions but excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$1,550,315,587    $ 1,295,308,174      $ 1,467,692,470      $ 1,387,328,891  

Purchases and sales of mortgage dollar rolls and TBA transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

   Sales  
$1,217,165,809    $ 1,039,423,455  

 

 

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6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average Daily Net Assets
$9,742,771      0.650   Of the first $500 million
     0.550   On amounts in excess of $500 million

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Western Asset Management Company (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average Daily Net Assets
0.055%    On the first $500 million
0.025%    On the next $500 million
0.050%    On the next $1 billion
0.075%    On amounts in excess of $2 billion

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$54,471,545    $ 70,587,732      $      $      $ 54,471,545      $ 70,587,732  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Loss Carryforwards     Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$134,884,662    $      $ (7,788,051   $ (16,715,740   $ (137,613,302   $ (11,656,329

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had post-enactment accumulated short-term capital losses of $37,458,557 and post-enactment long-term accumulated capital losses of $100,154,745. The pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards and expiration dates were as follows:

 

Expiring

12/31/17

   Expiring
12/31/18
     Total  
$14,261,627    $ 2,454,113      $ 16,715,740  

On April 29, 2016, the Portfolio acquired $56,698,739 and $37,535,371 in capital loss carryforwards from Met Investors Series Trust Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Portfolio and Met Investors Series Trust Pioneer Strategic Income Portfolio, respectively. These capital loss carryforwards may be subject to loss limitations.

9. Acquisition

At the close of business on April 29, 2016, the Portfolio, with aggregate Class A, Class B and Class E net assets of $1,071,049,128, $185,485,101 and $50,610,322, respectively, acquired all the assets and liabilities of both Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Portfolio of the Met Investors Series Trust (“Lord Abbett Bond Debenture”) and Pioneer Strategic Income Portfolio of the Met Investors Series Trust (“Pioneer Strategic Income”).

The acquisitions were accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares of the Portfolio in the following amounts:

 

Portfolio

   Share Class      Shares Prior to
Acquisition
     Net Assets Prior to
Acquisition
     Shares Issued By
Portfolio
 

Lord Abbett Bond Debenture

     Class A        47,174,589      $ 529,283,625        40,745,486  

Lord Abbett Bond Debenture

     Class B        60,173,990        667,991,393        51,742,162  

Lord Abbett Bond Debenture

     Class E        1,491,864        16,610,085        1,283,657  

Pioneer Strategic Income

     Class A        81,835,600        817,194,816        62,909,532  

Pioneer Strategic Income

     Class B        10,555,527        103,201,552        7,993,923  

Pioneer Strategic Income

     Class E        23,060,053        228,902,910        17,689,560  

Each shareholder of Lord Abbett Bond Debenture and Pioneer Strategic Income received shares of the Portfolio with the same class designation and at the respective Class NAV, as determined at the close of business on April 29, 2016. The transaction was part of a restructuring designed to eliminate the offering of overlapping Portfolios in the MetLife, Inc. families of funds with similar investment

 

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Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

objectives and similar investment strategies that serve as funding vehicles for insurance contracts that are offered by affiliates of MetLife. Some of the investments held by the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture and Pioneer Strategic Income Portfolios may have been purchased or sold prior to the acquisition for the purpose of complying with the anticipated investment policies or limitations of the Portfolio after the acquisition. If such purchases or sales occurred, the transaction costs were borne by Lord Abbett Bond Debenture and Pioneer Strategic Income Portfolios. All other costs associated with the merger were not borne by the shareholders of the Portfolios.

Lord Abbett Bond Debenture’s net assets on April 29, 2016 were $529,283,625, $667,991,393 and $16,610,085 for Class A, B and E shares, respectively, including investments valued at $1,206,164,787 with a cost basis of $1,199,106,024. Pioneer Strategic Income’s net assets on April 29, 2016 were $817,194,816, $103,201,552 and $228,902,910 for Class A, B and E shares, respectively, including investments valued at $1,087,157,353 with a cost basis of $1,082,699,355. For financial reporting purposes, assets received, liabilities assumed, and shares issued by the Portfolio were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received by the Portfolio from Lord Abbett Bond Debenture and Pioneer Strategic Income Portfolios were carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Portfolio’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes. The aggregate net assets of the Portfolio immediately after the acquisition were $3,670,328,932, which included $7,058,763 and $4,457,998 of acquired unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions from Lord Abbett Bond Debenture and Pioneer Strategic Income, respectively.

Assuming the acquisition had been completed on January 1, 2016, the Portfolio’s pro-forma results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

Net Investment income

   $ 164,398,365  (a) 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

     (225,778,495 )(b) 
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from operations

   $ (61,380,130
  

 

 

 

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of Lord Abbett Bond Debenture and Pioneer Strategic Income that have been included in the Portfolio’s Statement of Operations since April 29, 2016.

 

(a)   $129,284,848 net investment income as reported at December 31, 2016 plus $18,673,577 from Lord Abbett Bond Debenture pre-merger net investment income, plus $15,900,758 from Pioneer Strategic Income pre-merger net investment income, plus $371,150 in lower net advisory fees, plus $168,032 of pro-forma eliminated other expenses.
(b)   $31,420,078 unrealized appreciation as reported at December 31, 2016 minus $169,506,997 pro-forma December 31, 2015 unrealized depreciation, plus $12,704,790 net realized loss as reported at December 31, 2016 plus $40,633,835 and $34,352,951 in net realized losses from Lord Abbett Bond Debenture and Pioneer Strategic Income pre-merger, respectively.

10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

11. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  235,127,941        5,638,669        17,411,41  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     242,949,906        15,228,123  

Robert Boulware

     242,955,078        15,222,951  

Susan C. Gause

     243,766,666        14,411,363  

Nancy Hawthorne

     243,452,833        14,725,195  

Barbara A. Nugent

     243,992,520        14,185,509  

John Rosenthal

     243,200,837        14,977,191  

Linda B. Strumpf

     243,277,895        14,900,134  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     243,046,821        15,131,207  

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Managed by Western Asset Management Company

Portfolio Manager Commentary*

 

PERFORMANCE

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Class A, B and E shares of the Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio returned 1.32%, 1.15%, and 1.16%, respectively. The Portfolio’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate Government Bond Index1, returned 1.20%.

MARKET OVERVIEW

The U.S. Treasury yield curve flattened during the first half of 2017 as short-term yields moved higher, whereas intermediate and longer-term yields declined. During the first half as a whole, the overall U.S. bond market generated a strong gain and spread sectors generally outperformed equal duration Treasuries.

Looking at the U.S. economy, the Commerce Department reported that first quarter 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) growth was 1.4%. In contrast, the economy expanded 2.1% during the fourth quarter of 2016. The deceleration in growth reflected downturns in private inventory investment and personal consumption expenditures, along with more modest state and local government spending.

The labor market was generally solid during the first half. The unemployment rate fell from 4.8% in January to 4.3% in May. The latter reading was the lowest unemployment rate since May 2001. The unemployment rate then ticked up to 4.4% in June, partially due to an increase in the workforce participation rate during the month.

The manufacturing sector continued to expand and the pace accelerated as the year progressed. According to the Institute for Supply Management’s Purchasing Managers Index (“PMI”), the manufacturing sector expanded for an eighth consecutive month in April, with a reading of 54.8 (A reading below 50 indicates a contraction, while a reading above 50 indicates an expansion). After a reading of 54.9 in May, the PMI rose to 57.8 in June, the strongest pace since August 2014. In June, 15 of the 18 industries measured by the PMI expanded.

Data in the housing market were mixed during the reporting period. According to the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”), existing-home sales declined 2.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April 2017 versus the previous month’s sales. Existing-home sales then rose 1.1% in May. The NAR also reported that the median existing-home price for all housing types was $252,800 in May 2017, an increase of 5.8% versus May 2016. Finally, the inventory of homes available for sale in May was a 4.2 month supply at the current sales pace, 4.7% lower than a year ago.

The Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds target rate in March and then in June thereby hiking rates for the third time in six months. While the unemployment rate has dropped to a 16-year low at 4.3%, inflation has stayed stubbornly low. Data released the morning of the June Fed announcement showed that core Consumer Price Index (CPI) slowed for the fourth straight month to a year-over-year (“YoY”) rate of 1.7% in May. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index, which is the Fed’s favored index, also declined to a YoY rate of just 1.5% through April, which is down from 1.8% in February. These numbers are still well below the Fed’s 2.0% inflation target and are moving in the wrong direction. While the Fed acknowledged the recent weak inflation data, they still have confidence that, over time, improving demand will eventually push prices up. In the face of this weak inflation data, Fed officials maintained their outlook for one more hike in 2017 and three more rate increases in 2018. Not only did the Fed deliver a rate hike and keep its forward guidance unchanged but it also announced details for how it intends to shrink its $4.5 trillion balance sheet this year. The Fed will gradually roll off a fixed amount of assets on a monthly basis with the initial cap set at $6 billion per month of Treasuries and $4 billion per month of Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (“MBS”). These caps will increase every three months until they reach $30 billion and $20 billion, respectively.

Short-term Treasury yields rose, while intermediate and longer-term Treasury yields declined during the first half. Over the reporting period the yield on the two-year Treasury rose from 1.20% to 1.38% while the yield on the 30-year Treasury declined from 3.06% to 2.84%. This represented a significant yield curve flattening as the 2s-30s spread tightened from 1.86% to 1.46%. Long-term yields were actually much lower until the last week of June when European Central Bank (the “ECB”) president Mario Draghi rattled global markets by suggesting that the era of monetary easing may eventually have to end. Draghi said reflationary forces were reviving in Europe which caused speculation that he might start to wind down the ECB’s quantitative easing program and at some point, start to raise interest rates. Bank of England (the “BoE”) Governor Mark Carney was also on record stating that “some removal of monetary stimulus is likely to become necessary” as the economy improves. These comments sent global bond yields sharply higher over the last four days of the month as German 10-year Bund yields rose 22 basis points (“bps”) and 10-year U.S. Treasuries (“USTs”) rose 17 bps. It still may be a while before the ECB and the BoE tighten, but investors were officially put on notice that the era of coordinated global monetary easing may be coming to end.

All told, the overall taxable bond market, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained 2.27% during the first half of 2017. Spread sectors continued their strong performance from last year as spreads on investment grade and high yield credit, structured products and emerging markets (“EM”) all tightened, generating positive excess returns.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW / PERIOD END POSITIONING

The Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio outperformed its benchmark for the six month reporting period as macro strategies and spread sector allocations both contributed to performance.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Managed by Western Asset Management Company

Portfolio Manager Commentary*—(Continued)

 

A tactically long U.S. duration position was a slight contributor to performance as rates declined across most of the curve. A yield-curve flattener position was a significant contributor as the spread between two- and 30-year USTs flattened from 186 bps to 146 bps. The Portfolio was generally overweight the long end of the curve relative to the investment benchmark. A significant allocation to Agency debentures also contributed as they outperformed Treasuries. An allocation to Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”) however, was a detractor as breakeven inflation rates declined for the fifth straight month.

An allocation to Agency MBS was the other main detractor as MBS spreads widened and underperformed Treasuries of similar interest rate risk during the first half of 2017. Positions in structured products, and specifically Non-Agency MBS, were significant contributors as spreads tightened on legacy bonds and government-sponsored enterprise risk-transfer deals. A modest allocation to U.S. dollar sovereign emerging markets bonds also contributed to performance as their yields declined over the first half of 2017.

We have recently downgraded our projection for U.S. growth to 1.5%-2.0% for the remainder of 2017, avoiding a recession but still below the historical norm. The Fed still remains accommodative as financial conditions have eased and we believe the Fed is on track for one more rate hike in 2017. Even though central bankers are preparing the market for the inevitable shift in monetary policy, we continue to believe that any rate normalization will be extremely gradual and still accommodative central bank policy will support the global recovery and risk assets generally.

Over the last six months, we decreased exposure to USTs and maintained significant exposure to Agency debentures and MBS. The Portfolio maintained moderate exposure to structured products including Non-Agency MBS, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities and Asset-Backed Securities. We generally decreased the Portfolio’s duration positioning over the first half after yields declined as growth and inflation expectations moderated.

At period end, the Portfolio was positioned to reflect our expectation for modest U.S. economic growth and low inflation. The Portfolio’s exposure to interest rate risk was conservatively positioned relative to an average of 1-year to 10-year U.S. government securities, as shorter-dated interest rates are expected to trend modestly higher over the remainder of the year. However, the Portfolio did have significant exposure to long-dated interest rates, as the yield spread to shorter bonds remains greater than average.

While we expect inflation to remain low for some time due to weak overall demand growth, the Portfolio does have a moderate position in long-dated TIPS. Even in a low inflation environment, market expectations of inflation may rise to meet Fed-targeted inflation rates should domestic growth maintain its low but steady trend. Long-dated TIPS also may act as hedge against higher bond yields in a scenario of an unwarranted increase in inflation expectations.

At period end, we were still finding attractive opportunities for additional yield in certain spread sectors, particularly structured products and U.S. dollar bonds from select EM issuers. EM valuations are still very attractive in our opinion, especially compared to developed markets. While only a small part of the Portfolio, these EM bonds provide incremental yield to the Portfolio and should do well in an environment of rising global growth.

Fredrick Marki

S. Kenneth Leech

Mark S. Lindbloom

Portfolio Managers

Western Asset Management Company

 

* This commentary may include statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Portfolio, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed above are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed above are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and the subadvisory firm undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed above (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Portfolio’s trading intent. Information about the Portfolio’s holdings, asset allocation or country diversification is historical and is not an indication of future Portfolio composition, which may vary. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of any index mentioned in this commentary has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. In addition, the returns do not reflect additional fees charged by separate accounts or variable insurance contracts that an investor in the Portfolio may pay. If these additional fees were reflected, performance would have been lower.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

 

A $10,000 INVESTMENT COMPARED TO THE BLOOMBERG BARCLAYS U.S. INTERMEDIATE GOVERNMENT BOND INDEX

 

LOGO

SIX MONTH RETURN & AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS (%) AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

 

        6 Month        1 Year        5 Year        10 Year  
Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio                      

Class A

       1.32          -0.46          1.36          2.74  

Class B

       1.15          -0.80          1.10          2.48  

Class E

       1.16          -0.71          1.19          2.58  
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index        1.20          -1.25          1.07          3.39  

1 The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government Bond Index includes most obligations of the U.S. Treasury, agencies and quasi-federal corporations having maturities between one and ten years.

Portfolio performance is calculated including reinvestment of all income and capital gain distributions. Performance numbers are net of all Portfolio expenses but do not include any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that participants may bear relating to the operations of their plans. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower. The performance of any index referenced above has not been adjusted for ongoing management, distribution and operating expenses, and sales charges applicable to mutual fund investments. Direct investment in any index is not possible. The performance of Class A shares, as set forth in the line graph above, will differ from that of other classes because of the difference in expenses paid by policyholders investing in the different share classes.

This information represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value may fluctuate so that shares, upon redemption, may be worth more or less than the original cost.

 

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

Top Sectors

 

     % of
Net Assets
 
U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies      88.0  
Corporate Bonds & Notes      8.4  
Foreign Government      8.3  
Mortgage-Backed Securities      4.0  
Asset-Backed Securities      4.0  

 

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Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

 

Understanding Your Portfolio’s Expenses (Unaudited)

Shareholder Expense Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) (referred to as “expenses”) of investing in the Portfolio and compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

Actual Expenses

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees or charges of your variable insurance product or any additional expenses that participants in certain eligible qualified plans may bear relating to the operations of their plan. Therefore, the second line for each share class in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these other costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

Western Asset Management
U.S. Government Portfolio

        Annualized
Expense
Ratio
     Beginning
Account Value
January 1,
2017
       Ending
Account Value
June 30,
2017
       Expenses Paid
During Period**
January 1, 2017
to
June 30,
2017
 

Class A(a)

   Actual      0.48    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,013.20        $ 2.40  
   Hypothetical*      0.48    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,022.41        $ 2.41  

Class B(a)

   Actual      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,011.50        $ 3.64  
   Hypothetical*      0.73    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.18        $ 3.66  

Class E(a)

   Actual      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,011.60        $ 3.14  
   Hypothetical*      0.63    $ 1,000.00        $ 1,021.67        $ 3.16  

* Hypothetical assumes a rate of return of 5% per year before expenses.

** Expenses paid are equal to the Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio for the most recent six month period, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181 days) in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(a) The annualized expense ratio shown reflects the impact of the management fee waiver as described in Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—88.0% of Net Assets

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—31.1%  

Fannie Mae 15 Yr. Pool
2.500%, TBA (a)

    24,400,000     $ 24,493,942  

3.000%, TBA (a)

    6,200,000       6,356,453  

3.500%, TBA (a)

    15,000,000       15,595,606  

4.500%, 03/01/20

    43,449       44,493  

5.000%, 03/01/18

    16,030       16,415  

Fannie Mae 20 Yr. Pool
4.500%, 11/01/31

    825,747       887,799  

4.500%, 12/01/31

    1,168,335       1,256,280  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 09/01/42

    9,547,666       9,606,921  

3.000%, 11/01/46

    6,960,791       6,956,312  

3.000%, TBA (a)

    37,400,000       37,291,733  

3.500%, TBA (a)

    54,900,000       56,291,312  

4.000%, 02/01/40

    832,418       889,623  

4.000%, 06/01/42

    7,269,691       7,767,509  

4.000%, 07/01/42

    3,706,542       3,910,687  

4.000%, 05/01/43

    17,566,919       18,719,160  

4.000%, 10/01/43

    9,692,766       10,316,210  

4.000%, 04/01/47

    9,409,904       9,944,761  

4.000%, TBA (a)

    48,500,000       50,899,422  

4.500%, 04/01/41

    9,885,635       10,695,985  

4.500%, 10/01/41

    6,572,809       7,106,254  

4.500%, 07/01/44

    271,802       295,819  

4.500%, 10/01/44

    1,689,314       1,837,739  

4.500%, 01/01/45

    148,313       162,541  

4.500%, TBA (a)

    5,100,000       5,463,873  

5.000%, 07/01/33

    268,259       294,272  

5.000%, 09/01/33

    319,175       350,190  

5.000%, 10/01/35

    894,523       981,373  

5.000%, 03/01/36

    1,424,994       1,564,911  

5.000%, 01/01/39

    11,219       12,379  

5.000%, 12/01/39

    22,085       24,353  

5.000%, 05/01/40

    56,933       62,657  

5.000%, 07/01/40

    42,222       46,651  

5.000%, 11/01/40

    1,122,447       1,239,872  

5.000%, 01/01/41

    62,426       69,026  

5.000%, 02/01/41

    67,367       73,786  

5.000%, 04/01/41

    120,759       133,443  

5.000%, 05/01/41

    2,418,471       2,674,518  

5.000%, 06/01/41

    236,476       261,578  

5.000%, 07/01/41

    2,279,599       2,491,324  

5.000%, TBA (a)

    2,800,000       3,055,938  

6.000%, 04/01/33

    80,585       91,721  

6.000%, 02/01/34

    16,718       19,099  

6.000%, 11/01/35

    171,410       196,128  

6.000%, 08/01/37

    367,891       420,843  

6.500%, 03/01/26

    1,092       1,208  

6.500%, 04/01/29

    63,298       70,010  

7.000%, 11/01/28

    1,903       2,074  

7.000%, 02/01/29

    652       653  

7.000%, 01/01/30

    2,154       2,207  

7.000%, 10/01/37

    18,025       19,920  

7.000%, 11/01/37

    20,774       22,501  

7.000%, 12/01/37

    20,705       22,961  

7.000%, 02/01/38

    17,811       19,404  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Fannie Mae 30 Yr. Pool
7.000%, 08/01/38

    9,166     10,260  

7.000%, 09/01/38

    3,017       3,104  

7.000%, 11/01/38

    103,977       117,266  

7.000%, 02/01/39

    1,271,523       1,464,404  

7.500%, 04/01/32

    13,260       13,550  

8.000%, 05/01/28

    1,617       1,766  

8.000%, 07/01/32

    865       936  

Fannie Mae Interest Strip (CMO)
3.500%, 11/25/41 (b)

    2,740,944       471,064  

4.000%, 04/25/42 (b)

    3,753,631       682,129  

4.500%, 11/25/39 (b)

    2,073,803       472,940  

Fannie Mae Pool
3.500%, 08/01/42

    11,760,847       12,138,761  

3.500%, 09/01/42

    802,791       828,590  

3.500%, 10/01/42

    5,640,920       5,822,332  

4.000%, 10/01/42

    3,425,800       3,630,583  

4.000%, 11/01/42

    2,339,233       2,479,527  

4.000%, 07/01/43

    73,376       77,800  

4.000%, 08/01/43

    1,684,240       1,786,030  

6.500%, 12/01/27

    4,403       4,438  

6.500%, 05/01/32

    19,487       21,725  

Fannie Mae REMIC Trust Whole Loan (CMO)
3.849%, 01/25/43 (c)

    340,565       359,595  

Fannie Mae REMICS (CMO)
Zero Coupon, 03/25/42 (d)

    563,933       514,880  

4.934%, 03/25/42 (b) (c)

    9,173,307       1,288,744  

4.934%, 12/25/42 (b) (c)

    1,045,780       228,590  

5.314%, 01/25/41 (b) (c)

    1,455,779       263,713  

5.334%, 10/25/41 (b) (c)

    5,703,472       1,005,855  

5.434%, 02/25/41 (b) (c)

    833,137       111,216  

5.434%, 03/25/42 (b) (c)

    2,218,136       366,493  

5.500%, 07/25/41

    8,478,511       9,507,086  

5.500%, 04/25/42

    2,316,235       2,584,119  

6.000%, 05/25/42

    1,477,759       1,666,928  

6.500%, 06/25/39

    262,524       287,873  

6.500%, 07/25/42

    2,689,608       3,047,507  

9.750%, 11/25/18

    205,966       213,192  

9.750%, 08/25/19

    61,896       63,906  

Fannie Mae-ACES (CMO)
2.037%, 09/25/26

    2,502,495       2,430,265  

2.499%, 09/25/26

    3,850,000       3,725,768  

Freddie Mac 15 Yr. Gold Pool
2.500%, TBA (a)

    15,000,000       15,069,723  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Gold Pool
3.000%, TBA (a)

    10,000,000       9,962,500  

3.500%, TBA (a)

    36,700,000       37,633,721  

4.000%, 07/01/43

    5,120,718       5,461,314  

4.000%, 08/01/43

    5,017,492       5,351,228  

4.000%, 07/01/47

    24,400,000       25,681,185  

4.500%, 06/01/38

    1,751,943       1,883,712  

5.000%, 08/01/33

    25,248       27,771  

5.000%, 06/01/41

    5,506,570       6,075,965  

6.000%, 10/01/36

    953,916       1,083,463  

6.500%, 09/01/39

    324,369       367,399  

8.000%, 09/01/30

    3,727       4,347  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-5


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Freddie Mac 30 Yr. Non-Gold Pool
8.000%, 07/01/20

    26     $ 26  

Freddie Mac Gold Pool
3.500%, 10/01/42

    1,207,342       1,244,513  

3.500%, 02/01/44

    549,031       566,017  

4.000%, 04/01/43

    1,837,638       1,948,575  

4.000%, 08/01/43

    1,117,100       1,185,126  

Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates (CMO)
3.291%, 03/25/27

    4,670,000       4,796,572  

Freddie Mac REMICS (CMO)
4.500%, 04/15/32

    304,579       327,603  

6.000%, 05/15/36

    654,168       735,896  

8.500%, 06/15/21

    8,179       8,733  

Ginnie Mae I 30 Yr. Pool
5.500%, 06/15/36

    522,289       587,992  

6.000%, 03/15/33

    956,191       1,127,469  

6.500%, 06/15/31

    3,110       3,398  

6.500%, 08/15/34

    198,693       219,325  

7.500%, 09/15/29

    2,218       2,465  

7.500%, 02/15/30

    1,583       1,640  

8.500%, 05/15/18

    1,525       1,529  

8.500%, 06/15/25

    27,391       31,586  

Ginnie Mae II 30 Yr. Pool
3.000%, 08/20/46

    27,677,778       27,986,029  

3.000%, TBA (a)

    36,700,000       37,016,097  

3.500%, TBA (a)

    24,000,000       24,821,249  

4.000%, 09/20/45

    1,833,263       1,930,843  

4.000%, 11/20/45

    11,026,462       11,668,666  

4.500%, 01/20/40

    814,945       878,982  

4.500%, 05/20/40

    1,091,033       1,172,311  

4.500%, 09/20/40

    22,550       24,239  

4.500%, 01/20/41

    175,115       188,186  

4.500%, 07/20/41

    1,200,132       1,289,556  

5.000%, 07/20/40

    831,854       914,182  

6.000%, 11/20/34

    1,676       1,902  

6.000%, 06/20/35

    2,746       3,117  

6.000%, 07/20/36

    155,262       176,364  

6.000%, 09/20/36

    7,620       8,516  

6.000%, 07/20/38

    405,274       457,690  

6.000%, 09/20/38

    1,081,831       1,208,890  

6.000%, 06/20/39

    4,917       5,630  

6.000%, 05/20/40

    97,609       108,964  

6.000%, 06/20/40

    258,817       289,349  

6.000%, 08/20/40

    149,386       169,903  

6.000%, 09/20/40

    353,713       402,628  

6.000%, 10/20/40

    217,295       243,962  

6.000%, 11/20/40

    299,076       339,713  

6.000%, 01/20/41

    253,539       288,129  

6.000%, 03/20/41

    1,205,391       1,354,646  

6.000%, 07/20/41

    249,636       283,479  

6.000%, 12/20/41

    166,812       189,699  

6.500%, 10/20/37

    340,091       397,866  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
0.311%, 02/16/53 (b) (c)

    14,745,011       381,607  
Agency Sponsored Mortgage - Backed—(Continued)  

Government National Mortgage Association (CMO)
0.393%, 02/16/48 (b) (c)

    5,637,972     229,403  

0.483%, 05/16/54 (b) (c)

    18,414,800       504,588  

0.528%, 10/16/54 (b) (c)

    32,535,476       1,116,289  

0.599%, 09/16/46 (b) (c)

    36,491,376       746,256  

0.602%, 03/16/49 (b) (c)

    11,690,103       315,369  

0.747%, 05/16/54 (b) (c)

    17,206,588       777,786  

0.777%, 09/16/51 (b) (c)

    66,548,824       3,574,118  

0.893%, 09/16/55 (b) (c)

    20,007,953       1,123,024  

0.956%, 12/16/56 (b) (c)

    44,731,807       3,466,697  

1.073%, 09/16/44 (b) (c)

    17,608,272       951,945  

1.157%, 02/16/46 (b) (c)

    24,164,496       1,407,935  

1.373%, 12/20/60 (c)

    18,152,742       18,050,099  

1.393%, 12/20/60 (c)

    5,805,647       5,788,667  

1.473%, 03/20/61 (c)

    4,946,736       4,939,822  

1.493%, 12/20/60 (c)

    43,483,815       43,447,430  

4.928%, 08/16/42 (b) (c)

    1,321,824       240,467  

5.288%, 03/20/39 (b) (c)

    307,717       22,154  

5.438%, 01/20/40 (b) (c)

    926,878       119,978  
   

 

 

 
      681,139,998  
   

 

 

 
Federal Agencies—38.8%  

Federal Farm Credit Bank
0.800%, 03/08/18

    20,000,000       19,939,140  

1.100%, 06/01/18

    20,000,000       19,965,860  

1.250%, 01/17/19

    25,000,000       24,938,450  

1.950%, 11/15/17

    19,980,000       20,044,276  

Federal Home Loan Bank
0.625%, 10/26/17

    18,000,000       17,972,874  

0.750%, 11/17/17

    25,000,000       24,961,475  

0.875%, 03/19/18

    20,000,000       19,949,080  

1.875%, 11/29/21 (e)

    49,000,000       49,102,802  

2.125%, 06/09/23

    17,700,000       17,689,256  

2.250%, 09/08/17

    28,000,000       28,056,896  

2.750%, 06/08/18

    15,000,000       15,201,000  

5.250%, 12/11/20

    12,000,000       13,397,712  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Zero Coupon, 11/29/19

    10,000,000       9,557,290  

0.750%, 04/09/18

    9,000,000       8,966,232  

0.875%, 10/12/18

    20,000,000       19,878,080  

1.125%, 04/15/19

    30,000,000       29,865,210  

1.500%, 01/17/20

    10,000,000       9,991,600  

5.000%, 12/14/18

    12,741,000       13,390,179  

Federal National Mortgage Association
Zero Coupon, 10/09/19

    50,000,000       47,963,850  

1.250%, 05/06/21

    20,000,000       19,647,020  

2.125%, 04/24/26

    10,000,000       9,746,910  

2.625%, 09/06/24

    22,000,000       22,571,296  

Financing Corp. Fico
Zero Coupon, 10/06/17

    20,433,000       20,369,372  

Zero Coupon, 05/11/18

    40,000,000       39,504,800  

Zero Coupon, 08/03/18

    7,638,000       7,515,273  

Zero Coupon, 12/27/18

    16,254,000       15,889,000  

Zero Coupon, 06/06/19

    26,414,000       25,593,423  

Zero Coupon, 09/26/19

    14,535,000       13,991,653  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-6


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Federal Agencies—(Continued)  

National Archives Facility Trust
8.500%, 09/01/19 (f)

    1,485,774     $ 1,601,626  

New Valley Generation II
5.572%, 05/01/20 (f)

    4,629,439       4,941,926  

Overseas Private Investment Corp.
Zero Coupon, 11/17/17

    4,700,000       5,059,451  

Zero Coupon, 07/30/19

    20,000,000       21,109,400  

Zero Coupon, 11/13/19

    5,000,000       5,281,625  

2.310%, 11/15/30 (f)

    8,193,417       7,894,422  

3.330%, 05/15/33 (f)

    6,572,783       6,653,286  

3.490%, 12/20/29 (f)

    11,801,521       12,298,896  

Residual Funding Corp. Principal Strip
Zero Coupon, 10/15/19

    10,642,000       10,254,631  

Zero Coupon, 07/15/20

    10,000,000       9,479,160  

Zero Coupon, 10/15/20

    38,159,000       35,953,982  

Zero Coupon, 01/15/21

    20,000,000       18,697,900  

Zero Coupon, 01/15/30

    25,000,000       17,204,950  

Zero Coupon, 04/15/30

    8,000,000       5,459,088  

Tennessee Valley Authority
1.750%, 10/15/18

    20,000,000       20,102,020  

3.875%, 02/15/21

    35,000,000       37,590,280  

4.500%, 04/01/18

    20,000,000       20,467,280  

5.500%, 07/18/17

    23,306,000       23,346,529  
   

 

 

 
      849,056,461  
   

 

 

 
U.S. Treasury—18.1%  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds
0.625%, 02/15/43 (f)

    10,421,810       9,587,065  

1.375%, 02/15/44 (f)

    28,325,430       30,812,034  

U.S. Treasury Notes
0.750%, 02/28/18

    5,000,000       4,984,765  

1.000%, 11/30/18

    20,000,000       19,903,120  

1.250%, 10/31/18

    8,000,000       7,990,624  

1.250%, 12/15/18

    22,000,000       21,967,352  

1.375%, 10/31/20

    43,000,000       42,647,271  

1.375%, 01/31/21

    41,910,000       41,471,244  

1.500%, 02/28/19

    21,680,000       21,724,878  

1.500%, 02/28/23

    49,960,000       48,636,859  

2.000%, 02/15/25

    138,000,000       136,107,882  

2.250%, 11/15/25

    10,000,000       10,002,340  
   

 

 

 
      395,835,434  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies (Cost $1,925,099,725)

      1,926,031,893  
   

 

 

 
Corporate Bonds & Notes—8.4%  
Banks—0.2%  

Stadshypotek AB
1.875%, 10/02/19 (144A)

    5,000,000       4,992,835  
   

 

 

 
Chemicals—0.1%  

Equate Petrochemical B.V.
4.250%, 11/03/26 (144A)

    1,540,000       1,559,250  
   

 

 

 
Diversified Financial Services—4.6%  

COP I LLC
3.650%, 12/05/21

    6,178,082     6,386,147  

Postal Square L.P.
6.500%, 06/15/22

    6,063,660       6,713,072  

Private Export Funding Corp.
1.875%, 07/15/18

    10,000,000       10,045,820  

2.250%, 12/15/17

    40,000,000       40,156,760  

2.250%, 03/15/20

    10,000,000       10,134,790  

2.300%, 09/15/20 (e)

    28,000,000       28,322,056  
   

 

 

 
      101,758,645  
   

 

 

 
Oil & Gas—0.4%  

Ecopetrol S.A.
5.375%, 06/26/26

    4,260,000       4,430,400  

Petroleos Mexicanos
6.375%, 01/23/45

    3,610,000       3,519,750  
   

 

 

 
      7,950,150  
   

 

 

 
Sovereign—3.1%  

National Credit Union Administration Guaranteed Notes Trust
3.000%, 06/12/19

    19,650,000       20,235,570  

3.450%, 06/12/21

    45,000,000       47,364,120  
   

 

 

 
      67,599,690  
   

 

 

 

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(Cost $183,423,564)

      183,860,570  
   

 

 

 
Foreign Government—8.3%  
Sovereign—8.3%  

Colombia Government International Bonds
5.000%, 06/15/45

    37,000,000       37,222,000  

5.625%, 02/26/44

    4,840,000       5,290,120  

Indonesia Government International Bonds
3.750%, 04/25/22 (144A)

    410,000       421,150  

3.750%, 04/25/22

    1,900,000       1,951,669  

4.875%, 05/05/21

    2,957,000       3,175,842  

5.875%, 03/13/20

    310,000       338,856  

5.875%, 01/15/24 (144A)

    1,060,000       1,208,222  

Israel Government AID Bonds
Zero Coupon, 11/15/18

    20,869,000       20,447,091  

5.500%, 12/04/23

    24,290,000       28,875,393  

5.500%, 04/26/24

    20,950,000       25,009,838  

Peruvian Government International Bonds
5.625%, 11/18/50 (e)

    4,000,000       4,846,000  

Poland Government International Bonds
4.000%, 01/22/24

    7,870,000       8,416,996  

Ukraine Government AID Bonds
1.471%, 09/29/21

    20,000,000       19,554,860  

1.844%, 05/16/19

    25,000,000       25,192,300  
   

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government
(Cost $179,882,044)

      181,950,337  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-7


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Mortgage-Backed Securities—4.0%

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—3.8%  

Banc of America Funding Corp.
1.174%, 02/27/37 (144A) (c)

    9,926,877     $ 9,388,771  

Banc of America Funding Trust
2.075%, 06/20/35 (c)

    247,230       161,998  

Banc of America Mortgage Trust
3.447%, 07/25/35 (c)

    71,187       66,207  

BCAP LLC Trust
1.174%, 11/27/36 (144A) (c)

    14,803,203       13,956,886  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust
2.930%, 10/25/35 (c)

    143,312       144,326  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
1.412%, 07/20/46 (c)

    2,490,373       1,515,689  

1.796%, 05/25/34 (c)

    1,322,517       1,319,177  

Countrywide Home Loan Reperforming Loan REMIC Trust
1.636%, 07/25/36 (144A) (c)

    642,387       587,548  

Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities
2.666%, 01/25/29 (c)

    1,098,428       1,112,133  

Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes
2.416%, 07/25/29 (c)

    6,535,882       6,621,982  

2.866%, 04/25/24 (c)

    5,174,284       5,256,767  

3.416%, 02/25/24 (c)

    4,946,366       5,084,971  

3.416%, 09/25/24 (c)

    8,000,000       8,218,279  

GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust
3.573%, 11/19/35 (c)

    474,475       451,251  

HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust
1.409%, 09/19/46 (c)

    301,275       260,021  

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust
3.016%, 06/25/34 (c)

    169,818       167,817  

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
1.416%, 05/25/47 (c)

    5,238,512       4,179,433  

2.680%, 02/25/34 (c)

    173,363       165,113  

3.862%, 12/25/34 (c)

    16,475       16,661  

MASTR Reperforming Loan Trust
1.566%, 05/25/35 (144A) (c)

    294,447       250,721  

3.594%, 05/25/35 (144A) (c)

    3,874,131       3,117,929  

7.000%, 08/25/34 (144A)

    365,821       371,019  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
1.286%, 06/25/36 (c)

    614,278       253,291  

3.174%, 07/25/35 (c)

    211,332       194,518  

New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust
3.250%, 09/25/56 (144A) (c)

    4,668,492       4,745,191  

4.000%, 05/25/57 (144A) (c)

    7,550,000       7,885,975  

NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust
1.214%, 09/25/46 (c)

    1,884,177       1,588,827  

Provident Funding Mortgage Loan Trust
3.450%, 05/25/35 (c)

    377,932       378,289  

3.572%, 10/25/35 (c)

    76,072       74,764  

SACO I Trust
9.000%, 06/25/21 (144A) (c)

    914,907       932,870  

Structured Asset Mortgage Investments Trust
1.396%, 07/25/46 (c)

    236,284       206,779  

Structured Asset Securities Corp.
1.566%, 04/25/35 (144A) (c)

    2,349,951       2,105,992  

3.465%, 06/25/35 (144A) (c)

    143,527       129,401  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations—(Continued)  

WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust
1.476%, 11/25/45 (c)

    24,693     23,697  

1.486%, 12/25/45 (c)

    1,681,739       1,651,679  

1.506%, 12/25/45 (c)

    129,455       124,166  

1.536%, 08/25/45 (c)

    149,695       148,269  
   

 

 

 
      82,858,407  
   

 

 

 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities—0.2%  

FDIC Structured Sale Guaranteed Notes
2.980%, 12/06/20 (144A)

    5,826,607       5,845,950  
   

 

 

 

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $89,134,888)

      88,704,357  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed Securities—4.0%  
Asset-Backed - Credit Card—1.2%  

American Express Credit Account Master Trust
1.439%, 09/16/24 (c)

    4,160,000       4,186,611  

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust
1.820%, 09/15/22

    17,500,000       17,505,798  

2.000%, 01/17/23

    5,030,000       5,050,800  
   

 

 

 
      26,743,209  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Home Equity—0.1%  

EMC Mortgage Loan Trust
1.666%, 12/25/42 (144A) (c)

    33,983       32,957  

Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust
1.476%, 06/25/36 (c)

    3,883,437       682,094  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
1.306%, 12/25/36 (c)

    216,144       125,979  

1.516%, 03/25/36 (c)

    1,712,461       854,127  

Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Loan Trust
1.436%, 02/25/36 (144A) (c)

    4,732,111       318,441  
   

 

 

 
      2,013,598  
   

 

 

 
Asset-Backed - Other—1.2%  

Ascentium Equipment Receivables Trust
2.290%, 06/10/21 (144A)

    4,000,000       4,002,761  

Countrywide Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust
1.299%, 07/15/36 (c)

    772,149       674,653  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust
1.564%, 11/25/30 (c)

    874       55  

SACO I Trust
1.476%, 06/25/36 (c)

    552,076       1,140,002  

1.516%, 04/25/36 (c)

    217,280       409,655  

Small Business Administration Participation
2.880%, 05/01/37

    10,940,000       10,984,746  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust
2.250%, 04/25/56 (144A) (c)

    9,503,592       9,474,693  
   

 

 

 
      26,686,565  
   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-8


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Asset-Backed Securities—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Asset-Backed - Student Loan—1.5%  

National Credit Union Administration Guaranteed Notes Trust
1.446%, 12/07/20 (c)

    3,994,274     $ 3,996,663  

Nelnet Student Loan Trust
2.839%, 11/25/24 (c)

    5,264,518       5,379,909  

SLC Student Loan Trust
1.366%, 06/15/29 (c)

    6,000,000       5,955,184  

SLM Student Loan Trust
1.326%, 07/25/40 (c)

    18,000,000       16,698,181  
   

 

 

 
      32,029,937  
   

 

 

 

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $91,716,702)

      87,473,309  
   

 

 

 
Short-Term Investments—0.5%  
Repurchase Agreements—0.5%  

Deutsche Bank AG
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.140% to be repurchased at $10,000,950 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $8,357,000 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Note at 2.625% due 07/15/17 with a value of $10,495,430.

    10,000,000       10,000,000  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 0.120% to be repurchased at $1,078,820 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,100,000 Federal Farm Credit Banks at 1.125% due 09/22/17 with a value of $1,103,291.

    1,078,809       1,078,809  
   

 

 

 

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $11,078,809)

      11,078,809  
   

 

 

 
Securities Lending Reinvestments (g)—0.8%  
Repurchase Agreements—0.6%  

Barclays Capital, Inc
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.080% to be repurchased at $480,758 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $500,416 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 1.875%, maturity dates ranging from 08/15/18 - 02/15/35, with a value of $490,330.

    480,715       480,715  

Citigroup Global Markets, Ltd.
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.100% to be repurchased at $3,500,321 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,486,549 U.S. Treasury and Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.375% - 4.500%, maturity dates ranging from 04/10/18 - 02/15/36, with a value of $3,570,000.

    3,500,000       3,500,000  
Repurchase Agreements—(Continued)  

Deutsche Bank AG, London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.200% to be repurchased at $2,400,240 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $2,440,160 Foreign Obligations with rates ranging from 1.000% - 2.750%, maturity dates ranging from 06/11/19 - 07/27/26, with a value of $2,448,007.

    2,400,000     2,400,000  

Repurchase Agreement dated 06/15/17 at 1.550% to be repurchased at $1,000,775 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $217 U.S. Treasury Obligations at 1.625% due 08/31/19, and various Common Stock with a value of $1,111,824.

    1,000,000       1,000,000  

Macquarie Bank, Ltd., London
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.250% to be repurchased at $1,500,156 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $1,352,524 U.S. Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 8.750%, maturity dates ranging from 07/20/17 - 05/15/46, with a value of $1,530,999.

    1,500,000       1,500,000  

Natixis New York
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.340% to be repurchased at $2,200,246 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $4,386,936 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.125% - 8.125%, maturity dates ranging from 04/15/18 - 08/16/58, with a value of $2,244,261.

    2,200,000       2,200,000  

Pershing LLC
Repurchase Agreement dated 06/30/17 at 1.180% to be repurchased at $2,350,231 on 07/03/17, collateralized by $3,529,144 U.S. Government Agency and Treasury Obligations with rates ranging from 0.000% - 11.027%, maturity dates ranging from 07/14/17 - 04/20/67, with a value of $2,397,000.

    2,350,000       2,350,000  
   

 

 

 
      13,430,715  
   

 

 

 
Time Deposits—0.2%  

Australia New Zealand Bank
1.150%, 07/03/17

    600,000       600,000  

Credit Industriel et Commercial
1.100%, 07/03/17

    500,000       500,000  

Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
1.200%, 07/03/17

    600,000       600,000  

Nordea Bank New York
1.050%, 07/03/17

    500,000       500,000  

Standard Chartered plc
1.200%, 07/03/17

    750,000       750,000  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-9


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

Securities Lending Reinvestments (g)—(Continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount*
    Value  
Time Deposits—(Continued)  

Svenska
1.050%, 07/03/17

    800,000     $ 800,000  
   

 

 

 
      3,750,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments
(Cost $17,180,715)

      17,180,715  
   

 

 

 

Total Investments—114.0%
(Cost $2,497,516,447) (h)

      2,496,279,990  

Other assets and liabilities (net)—(14.0)%

      (307,455,625
   

 

 

 
Net Assets—100.0%     $ 2,188,824,365  
   

 

 

 

 

*   Principal amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.
(a)   TBA (To Be Announced) Securities are purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no defined maturity date. The actual principal and maturity date will be determined upon settlement date.
(b)   Interest only security.
(c)   Variable or floating rate security. The stated rate represents the rate at June 30, 2017. Maturity date shown for callable securities reflects the earliest possible call date.
(d)   Principal only security.
(e)   All or a portion of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of securities loaned was $16,772,764 and the collateral received consisted of cash in the amount of $17,180,715. The cash collateral investments are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and categorized as Securities Lending Reinvestments.
(f)   Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation.
(g)   Represents investment of cash collateral received from securities on loan as of June 30, 2017.
(h)   As of June 30, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments was $2,497,516,447. The aggregate unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments were $35,460,278 and $(36,696,735), respectively, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $(1,236,457).
(144A)—   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of June 30, 2017, the market value of 144A securities was $71,328,562, which is 3.3% of net assets.
(ACES)—   Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities
(CMO)—   Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
(REMIC)—   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

 

Futures Contracts

 

Futures Contracts—Short

   Expiration
Date
     Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

90 Day Eurodollar Futures

     12/17/18        (400     USD        (98,248,700   $ 48,700  

U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures

     09/20/17        (550     USD        (84,285,522     (242,602

U.S. Treasury Note 10 Year Futures

     09/20/17        (50     USD        (6,338,119     61,556  
            

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Depreciation

 

  $ (132,346
 

 

 

 

 

(USD)—   United States Dollar

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-10


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) define fair market value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into three levels. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including, but not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are either active or inactive; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, default rates, or other market corroborated inputs)

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are unavailable (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments and derivative financial instruments)

The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in them. Changes to the inputs or methodologies used may result in transfers between levels, which will be recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period. Information on transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, if any, will be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table below. A reconciliation of Level 3 securities, if any, will also be disclosed following the fair value hierarchy table. For more information about the Portfolio’s policy regarding the valuation of investments, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Portfolio’s investments as of June 30, 2017:

 

Description    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Total U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies*

   $ —       $ 1,926,031,893     $ —        $ 1,926,031,893  

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes*

     —         183,860,570       —          183,860,570  

Total Foreign Government*

     —         181,950,337       —          181,950,337  

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities*

     —         88,704,357       —          88,704,357  

Total Asset-Backed Securities*

     —         87,473,309       —          87,473,309  

Total Short-Term Investments*

     —         11,078,809       —          11,078,809  

Total Securities Lending Reinvestments*

     —         17,180,715       —          17,180,715  

Total Investments

   $ —       $ 2,496,279,990     $ —        $ 2,496,279,990  
                                   

Collateral for Securities Loaned (Liability)

   $ —       $ (17,180,715   $ —        $ (17,180,715
Futures Contracts          

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Appreciation)

   $ 110,256     $ —       $ —        $ 110,256  

Futures Contracts (Unrealized Depreciation)

     (242,602     —         —          (242,602

Total Futures Contracts

   $ (132,346   $ —       $ —        $ (132,346

 

*   See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-11


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments at value (a) (b)

   $ 2,496,279,990  

Cash

     266,004  

Cash collateral for futures contracts

     2,169,891  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

     25,815,313  

TBA securities sold

     360,723,055  

Fund shares sold

     526,985  

Principal paydowns

     18,670  

Interest

     7,661,847  

Variation margin on futures contracts

     353,438  

Other assets

     57,859  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     2,893,873,052  

Liabilities

 

Collateral for securities loaned

     17,180,715  

Payables for:

 

TBA securities purchased

     686,192,981  

Fund shares redeemed

     378,159  

Accrued Expenses:

 

Management fees

     829,326  

Distribution and service fees

     91,020  

Deferred trustees’ fees

     102,336  

Other expenses

     274,150  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     705,048,687  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,188,824,365  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

Paid in surplus

   $ 2,273,757,636  

Undistributed net investment income

     17,966,667  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (101,588,994

Unrealized depreciation on investments and futures contracts

     (1,310,944
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,188,824,365  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

 

Class A

   $ 1,738,509,326  

Class B

     426,005,144  

Class E

     24,309,895  

Capital Shares Outstanding*

 

Class A

     150,189,565  

Class B

     36,948,468  

Class E

     2,105,984  

Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Price Per Share

  

Class A

   $ 11.58  

Class B

     11.53  

Class E

     11.54  

 

*   The Portfolio is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares.
(a)   Identified cost of investments was $2,497,516,447.
(b)   Includes securities loaned at value of $16,772,764.

Statement of Operations

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

Investment Income

  

Interest

   $ 24,030,792  

Securities lending income

     52,689  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     24,083,481  

Expenses

 

Management fees

     5,145,473  

Administration fees

     34,531  

Custodian and accounting fees

     73,323  

Distribution and service fees—Class B

     532,900  

Distribution and service fees—Class E

     18,520  

Audit and tax services

     33,318  

Legal

     18,678  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     26,317  

Shareholder reporting

     57,364  

Insurance

     7,678  

Miscellaneous

     11,935  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     5,960,037  

Less management fee waiver

     (143,284
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     5,816,753  
  

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

     18,266,728  
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:  

Investments

     432,854  

Futures contracts

     (2,937,660
  

 

 

 

Net realized loss

     (2,504,806
  

 

 

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  

Investments

     11,223,894  

Futures contracts

     (222,533
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     11,001,361  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     8,496,555  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets From Operations

   $ 26,763,283  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-12


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30,
2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31,
2016
 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations

 

Net investment income

   $ 18,266,728     $ 38,772,682  

Net realized loss

     (2,504,806     (1,178,543

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     11,001,361       (7,584,640
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets from operations

     26,763,283       30,009,499  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

From Distributions to Shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

     (46,214,806     (46,380,937

Class B

     (10,310,280     (10,833,492

Class E

     (608,683     (656,202
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (57,133,769     (57,870,631
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

     26,575,050       (101,863,797
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

     (3,795,436     (129,724,929

Net Assets

 

Beginning of period

     2,192,619,801       2,322,344,730  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 2,188,824,365     $ 2,192,619,801  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income

 

End of period

   $ 17,966,667     $ 56,833,708  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information:

Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
December 31, 2016
 
     Shares     Value     Shares     Value  

Class A

 

Sales

     2,078,638     $ 24,517,146       4,804,242     $ 57,645,459  

Reinvestments

     3,980,603       46,214,806       3,897,558       46,380,937  

Redemptions

     (3,639,827     (43,009,651     (14,800,929     (177,409,481
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     2,419,414     $ 27,722,301       (6,099,129   $ (73,383,085
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class B

 

Sales

     1,379,447     $ 16,182,017       3,655,002     $ 43,654,247  

Reinvestments

     891,893       10,310,280       914,219       10,833,492  

Redemptions

     (2,308,012     (27,072,823     (6,744,711     (80,333,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (36,672   $ (580,526     (2,175,490   $ (25,845,288
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class E

 

Sales

     76,293     $ 892,682       128,976     $ 1,536,976  

Reinvestments

     52,609       608,683       55,329       656,202  

Redemptions

     (175,919     (2,068,090     (404,339     (4,828,602
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (47,017   $ (566,725     (220,034   $ (2,635,424
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) derived from capital shares transactions

     $ 26,575,050       $ (101,863,797
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

BHFTII-13


Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class A  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.74     $ 11.90      $ 12.11      $ 12.01      $ 12.36      $ 12.21  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.10       0.21        0.17        0.16        0.13        0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.06       (0.05      (0.10      0.17        (0.22      0.28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.16       0.16        0.07        0.33        (0.09      0.41  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.32     (0.32      (0.28      (0.23      (0.26      (0.26
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.32     (0.32      (0.28      (0.23      (0.26      (0.26
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.58     $ 11.74      $ 11.90      $ 12.11      $ 12.01      $ 12.36  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     1.32  (c)      1.28        0.57        2.81        (0.74      3.37  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.50  (d)      0.50        0.49        0.49        0.49        0.50  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.48  (d)      0.48        0.48        0.48        0.48        0.48  

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

     1.73  (d)      1.77        1.44        1.35        1.05        1.03  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     107  (c)(f)      199  (f)       215  (f)       194  (f)       317  (f)       340  (f) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 1,738.5     $ 1,735.3      $ 1,830.7      $ 2,263.8      $ 2,094.9      $ 2,017.9  
     Class B  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.68     $ 11.84      $ 12.04      $ 11.95      $ 12.29      $ 12.15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.09       0.18        0.14        0.13        0.10        0.10  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.05       (0.05      (0.09      0.16        (0.21      0.27  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.14       0.13        0.05        0.29        (0.11      0.37  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.29     (0.29      (0.25      (0.20      (0.23      (0.23
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.29     (0.29      (0.25      (0.20      (0.23      (0.23
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.53     $ 11.68      $ 11.84      $ 12.04      $ 11.95      $ 12.29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     1.15  (c)      1.02        0.31        2.55        (0.91      3.05  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.75  (d)      0.75        0.74        0.74        0.74        0.75  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.73  (d)      0.73        0.73        0.73        0.73        0.73  

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

     1.48  (d)      1.52        1.20        1.10        0.80        0.78  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     107  (c)(f)      199  (f)       215  (f)       194  (f)       317  (f)       340  (f) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 426.0     $ 432.1      $ 463.5      $ 493.2      $ 524.9      $ 565.2  

Please see following page for Financial Highlights footnote legend.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Financial Highlights

 

Selected per share data  
     Class E  
     Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2017
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
       2016      2015      2014      2013      2012  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   $ 11.70     $ 11.85      $ 12.06      $ 11.97      $ 12.31      $ 12.16  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Investment Operations

 

Net investment income (a)

     0.09       0.19        0.16        0.14        0.11        0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     0.05       (0.04      (0.11      0.16        (0.21      0.28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

     0.14       0.15        0.05        0.30        (0.10      0.39  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Less Distributions

 

Distributions from net investment income

     (0.30     (0.30      (0.26      (0.21      (0.24      (0.24
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total distributions

     (0.30     (0.30      (0.26      (0.21      (0.24      (0.24
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   $ 11.54     $ 11.70      $ 11.85      $ 12.06      $ 11.97      $ 12.31  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Return (%) (b)

     1.16  (c)      1.20        0.40        2.56        (0.75      3.15  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Gross ratio of expenses to average net assets (%)

     0.65  (d)      0.65        0.64        0.64        0.64        0.65  

Net ratio of expenses to average net assets (%) (e)

     0.63  (d)      0.63        0.63        0.63        0.63        0.63  

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

     1.58  (d)      1.62        1.30        1.20        0.90        0.88  

Portfolio turnover rate (%)

     107  (c)(f)      199  (f)       215  (f)       194  (f)       317  (f)       340  (f) 

Net assets, end of period (in millions)

   $ 24.3     $ 25.2      $ 28.1      $ 33.0      $ 37.9      $ 43.8  

 

(a)   Per share amounts based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(b)   Total return does not reflect any insurance, sales, separate account or administrative charges of variable annuity or life insurance contracts or any additional expenses that contract owners may bear under their variable contracts. If these charges were included, the returns would be lower.
(c)   Periods less than one year are not computed on an annualized basis.
(d)   Computed on an annualized basis.
(e)   Includes the effects of management fee waivers (see Note 6 of the Notes to Financial Statements).
(f)   Includes mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions; excluding these transactions the portfolio turnover rates would have been 22%, 86%, 87%, 68%, 137% and 164% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017 (Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Brighthouse Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust, which is managed by Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC (“Brighthouse Investment Advisers” or the “Adviser”) (formerly, MetLife Advisers, LLC), currently offers thirty series, each of which operates as a distinct investment vehicle of the Trust. The series included in this report is Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), which is diversified. Shares in the Portfolio are not offered directly to the general public and are currently available only to separate accounts established by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“MetLife”) and life insurance companies affiliated with the Adviser.

The Portfolio has registered and offers three classes of shares: Class A, B and E shares. Shares of each Class of the Portfolio represent an equal pro rata interest in the Portfolio and generally give the shareholder the same voting, dividend, liquidation, and other rights. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Portfolio, and certain Portfolio-level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro rata basis to each Class based on the relative net assets of each Class to the net assets of the Portfolio. Each Class of shares differs in its respective distribution plan and such distribution expenses are allocated to the corresponding Class of shares.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated events and transactions subsequent to June 30, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued.

The Portfolio is an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Financial Services—Investment Companies and Topic 820—Fair Value Measurement. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements - Debt securities, including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes; obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies; foreign sovereign issues; and non-U.S. bonds, are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from independent pricing services and/or brokers and dealers selected by the Adviser (each a “pricing service”), pursuant to authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board” or “Trustees”). Such pricing services may use matrix pricing, which considers observable inputs including, among other things, issuer details, maturity dates, interest rates, yield curves, rates of prepayment, credit risks/spreads, default rates, reported trades, broker dealer quotes and quoted prices for similar assets. Short-term obligations with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less may be valued at amortized cost in the absence of market quotes, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instrument is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. Floating rate loans are generally valued on the basis of an evaluated or composite average of aggregate bid and ask quotations supplied by brokers or dealers, as obtained from the pricing service. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated or composite bid quotations obtained from pricing services selected by the Adviser pursuant to the authorization of and subject to general oversight by the Board. These securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Domestic and foreign equity securities, such as common stock, exchange-traded funds, rights, warrants, and preferred stock, that are traded on a securities exchange on a valuation date are generally valued at their last quoted sale price or official closing price on the primary exchange for such security, or, if no sales occurred on that day, at the last reported bid price. Equity securities traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are generally valued at the last reported bid price. In the event of a major exchange closing during the trading day, the Adviser may use other market information obtained from quotation reporting systems, established market makers, or pricing services in valuing the securities. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain foreign equity securities that are traded solely on foreign exchanges that close before the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. The Portfolio may use a systematic fair valuation model provided by a pricing service to value securities principally traded in these foreign markets in order

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

to adjust for possible market movements or other changes that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time as of which the Portfolio determines its NAV. Foreign equity securities valued using these valuation adjustments are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Equity securities that are actively traded, and have no valuation adjustments applied, are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy. Other equity securities traded on inactive markets, or valued in reference to similar instruments traded on active markets, are generally categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end management investment companies are valued at reported net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the valuation date and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

Futures contracts that are traded on commodity exchanges are valued at their closing prices as of the close of such exchanges and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

If no current market value quotation or other observable inputs are readily available or market value quotations are deemed to be unreliable for an investment, the fair value of the investment will be determined in accordance with procedures approved by, and under the general supervision of, the Board. In such a circumstance, the Board will be assisted in its responsibility to determine the fair value of an investment by the Valuation Committee (“Committee”) of Brighthouse Investment Advisers. The Committee provides general pricing oversight and fair value pricing determinations related to portfolio securities and meets on a regular basis to review reports relating to the valuation of the securities in the Portfolio. The Board has delegated to State Street Bank and Trust Company, the Trust’s custodian (“custodian”), the responsibility for calculating the NAVs of the Trust’s Portfolios. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the calculation of the NAVs of the Portfolios by the custodian. The Committee also periodically reviews pricing services, including the pricing services providing fair value pricing for the Portfolio’s foreign securities, and is responsible for overseeing the correction of pricing errors and addressing other pricing issues that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as making real-time fair value determinations, as necessary.

No single standard for determining the fair value of an investment can be set forth because fair value depends upon the facts and circumstances with respect to each investment. Information relating to any relevant factors may be obtained by the Committee from any appropriate source, including the subadviser of the Portfolio, the custodian, a pricing service, market maker and/or broker for such security or the issuer. Appropriate methodologies for determining fair value under particular circumstances may include: matrix pricing, a discounted cash flow analysis, comparisons of securities with comparable characteristics, value based on multiples of earnings, discount from market price of similar marketable securities, or a combination of these and other methods.

Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income - Portfolio security transactions are recorded on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign securities, when notified. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes. Foreign income and foreign capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign taxes, which are accrued as applicable. These foreign taxes have been provided for in accordance with the Portfolio’s understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The books and records of the Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income, and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. Because the values of investment securities are translated at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates and that portion of the results of operations reflecting fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of the investment securities are not separated. Such fluctuations are included in the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from activity in forward foreign currency exchange contracts, sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Portfolio and the U.S. dollar-equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid by the Portfolio. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - The Portfolio records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Net realized gains from securities transactions (if any) are generally distributed annually to shareholders. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations that may differ from GAAP. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification between under/over distributed net investment income, accumulated net realized gains/losses, and paid-in surplus. Book-tax differences are primarily due to amortization of debt securities, TIPS adjustments and paydown reclasses. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or the results of operations.

Income Taxes - It is the Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute, with respect to each taxable year, all of its

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. The Portfolio files U.S. federal tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The Portfolio’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As of June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had no uncertain tax positions that would require financial statement recognition, or de-recognition or disclosure.

Mortgage Dollar Rolls - The Portfolio may enter into mortgage “dollar rolls” in which a Portfolio sells to-be-announced (“TBA”) mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase substantially similar (same type, coupon, and maturity) securities on a specified future date. For the duration of the transaction, or roll period, the Portfolio foregoes principal (including prepayments of principal) and interest paid on the securities sold. Dollar rolls are accounted for as purchase and sale transactions; gain or loss is recognized at the commencement of the term of the dollar roll and each time the mortgage-backed security is rolled.

Mortgage dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the Portfolio is required to reacquire may be less than the agreed-upon repurchase price of those securities and that the investment performance of securities purchased with proceeds from these transactions does not exceed the income, capital appreciation and gain or loss that would have been realized on the securities transferred or sold, as applicable, as part of the treasury or mortgage dollar roll.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities - The Portfolio may invest in mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. These securities may include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities (“SMBS”), and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by or payable from, mortgage loans on real property or other receivables. The value of some mortgage- or asset-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates. Early repayment of principal on some mortgage-related securities may expose the Portfolio to a lower rate of return upon reinvestment of principal. The value of these securities may fluctuate in response to the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuers. Additionally, although mortgages and mortgage-related securities are generally supported by some form of government or private guarantee and/or insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

In one type of SMBS, one class receives all of the interest from the mortgage assets (the interest-only or “IO” class), while the other class will receive all of the principal (the principal-only or “PO” class). Because principal will not be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the book value of the security until maturity. These adjustments are netted against payments received for the IOs and the net amount is included in interest income on the Statement of Operations of the Portfolio. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities. Details of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities held by the Portfolio are included in the Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments.

The Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage- and asset-backed securities and direct investments in securities backed by commercial and residential mortgage loans and other financial assets. The value and related income of these securities are sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be negatively impacted by increased volatility of market prices and periods of illiquidity.

TBA Purchase & Forward Sale Commitments - The Portfolio may enter into TBA commitments to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA commitments are considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased or sold declines or increases prior to the settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Portfolio’s other assets. TBA forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, according to the procedures described under “Investment Valuation and Fair Value Measurements”.

When-Issued and Delayed-Delivery Securities - The Portfolio may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs within a month or more after the purchase commitment is made. The Portfolio may purchase securities under such conditions only with the intention of actually acquiring them, but may enter into a separate agreement to sell the securities before the settlement date. Since the value of securities purchased may fluctuate prior to settlement, the Portfolio may be required to pay more at settlement than the security is worth. In addition, the purchaser is not entitled to any of the interest earned prior to settlement.

Upon making a commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis, the Portfolio will hold liquid assets in a segregated account with the Portfolio’s custodian, or set aside liquid assets in the Portfolio’s records, worth at least the equivalent of the amount due. The liquid assets will be monitored on a daily basis and adjusted as necessary to maintain the necessary value.

Repurchase Agreements - The Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement (“MRA”), with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Portfolio acquires securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed-upon time and at an agreed-upon price. The Portfolio, through the custodian or a subcustodian, under a tri-party repurchase agreement, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing any repurchase agreements. It is the Portfolio’s policy that the market value of the collateral be equal to at least 100% of the repurchase price in the case of a repurchase agreement of one-day duration and equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price in the case of all other repurchase agreements. In

 

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Brighthouse Funds Trust II

Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

the event of default or failure by a party to perform an obligation in connection with any repurchase transaction, the MRA gives the non-defaulting party the right to set-off claims and to apply property held by it in connection with any repurchase transaction against obligations owed to it.

At June 30, 2017, the Portfolio had direct investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $11,078,809. Additionally, the Portfolio invested cash collateral for loans of portfolio securities in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $13,430,715. The combined value of all repurchase agreements is included as part of investments at value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at June 30, 2017.

Securities Lending - The Portfolio may lend its portfolio securities to certain qualified brokers who borrow securities in order to complete certain securities transactions. By lending its portfolio securities, the Portfolio attempts to increase its net investment income through the receipt of income on collateral held from securities on loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the loaned securities that might occur and any interest earned or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Portfolio.

The Trust has entered into a Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “lending agent”). Under the agreement, the lending agent is authorized to loan portfolio securities on the Portfolio’s behalf. In exchange, the Portfolio receives either cash or government securities as collateral against the loaned securities. The Portfolio receives collateral equal to at least 102% of the market value for loans secured by government securities or cash in the same currency as the loaned shares and 105% for all other loaned securities at each loan’s inception. Collateral representing at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities is maintained for the duration of the loan. Any cash collateral received by the Portfolio is generally invested by the lending agent in short-term investments, which may include certificates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, time deposits and money market funds. The market value of investments made with cash collateral received are disclosed in the Schedule of Investments and the valuation techniques are described in Note 2. If the market value of the collateral at the close of trading on a business day is less than 100% of the market value of the loaned securities at the close of trading on that day, the borrower is required to deliver, by the close of business on the following business day, an additional amount of collateral, so that the total amount of posted collateral is equal to at least 100% of the market value of all the loaned securities as of such preceding day. A portion of the income earned on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the lending agent and the Portfolio. On loans collateralized by government securities, a fee is received from the borrower and is allocated between the Portfolio and the lending agent.

Income received by the Portfolio in securities lending transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2017 is reflected as securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. The values of any securities loaned by the Portfolio and the related collateral at June 30, 2017 are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments. The value of the related collateral received by the Portfolio exceeded the value of the securities out on loan at June 30, 2017.

The risks associated with lending portfolio securities include, but are not limited to, possible delays in receiving additional collateral or in the recovery of the loaned securities, possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially, as well as risk of loss in the value of the collateral or the value of the investments made with the collateral. The lending agent shall indemnify the Portfolio in the case of default of any securities borrower, subject to the terms of the Non-Custodial Securities Lending Agreement.

The following table provides a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligations by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturities of those transactions, which are accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

     Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2017
 
      Overnight and
Continuous
    Up to
30 Days
     31 - 90
Days
     Greater than
90 days
    Total  
Securities Lending Transactions             

Corporate Bonds & Notes

   $ (518,050   $      $      $     $ (518,050

Foreign Government

     (2,292,061                         (2,292,061

U.S. Treasury & Government Agencies

     (14,370,604                         (14,370,604

Total

   $ (17,180,715   $      $      $     $ (17,180,715

Total Borrowings

   $ (17,180,715   $      $      $     $ (17,180,715

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

  $ (17,180,715
            

 

 

 

3. Investments in Derivative Instruments

Futures Contracts - The Portfolio may buy and sell futures contracts as a hedge, to maintain investment exposure to a target asset class or to enhance return. The Portfolio may be subject to fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to

 

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Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio

Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

buy or sell a security, or deliver a final cash settlement price in connection with an index, interest rate, currency, or other asset. The Portfolio must deposit an amount (“initial margin”) equal to a certain percentage of the face value of the futures contract. The initial margin may be in the form of cash or securities, which is returned when the Portfolio’s obligations under the contract have been satisfied. If cash is deposited as the initial margin, it is shown as cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Futures contracts are marked-to-market daily, and subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Portfolio depending on whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the Statement of Operations. When the contract is closed or expires, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts (and related options) include the possibility that the market for these instruments may be illiquid and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate perfectly with changes in the value of the underlying instrument. If futures contracts are exchange-traded, the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures contracts against default. For OTC futures, the Portfolio’s ability to terminate the positions may be more limited than in the case of exchange-traded positions and may also involve the risk that securities dealers participating in such transactions would fail to meet their obligations to the Portfolio.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivatives held by the Portfolio at June 30, 2017 by category of risk exposure:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Risk Exposure

  

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value     

Statement of Assets &
Liabilities Location

   Fair Value  
Interest Rate    Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts (a) (b)    $ 110,256      Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (a) (b)    $ 242,602  
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

(a)   Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b)   Financial instrument not subject to a master netting agreement.

The following tables summarize the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations, classified by derivative type and category of risk exposure, for the six months ended June 30, 2017:

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Realized Gain (Loss)

   Interest Rate  

Futures contracts

   $ (2,937,660
  

 

 

 

Statement of Operations Location—Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   Interest Rate  

Futures contracts

   $ (222,533
  

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the average notional par or face amount outstanding for each derivative type was as follows:

 

Derivative Description

   Average
Notional Par or
Face Amount‡
 

Futures contracts long

   $ 3,900,000  

Futures contracts short

     (129,400,000

 

  Averages are based on activity levels during the period.

4. Certain Risks

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio invests in securities and enters into transactions where risks exist. Those risks include:

Market Risk: The value of securities held by the Portfolio may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the Portfolio; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate, and price fluctuations.

Credit and Counterparty Risk: The Portfolio may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Portfolio has unsettled or open transactions may default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets that potentially expose the Portfolio to credit and counterparty risk consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The Portfolio manages counterparty risk by entering into agreements only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. The Portfolio’s investment adviser attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by (i) periodically assessing

 

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the creditworthiness of its trading partners, (ii) monitoring and/or limiting the amount of its net exposure to each individual counterparty based on its assessment, and (iii) requiring collateral from the counterparty for certain transactions. In order to preserve certain safeguards for non-standard settlement trades, the Portfolio restricts its exposure to credit and counterparty losses by entering into master netting agreements (“Master Agreements”) with counterparties (approved brokers) with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels.

Foreign Investment Risk: The investments by the Portfolio in foreign securities may involve risks not present in domestic investments. Because securities may be denominated in foreign currencies, may require settlement in foreign currencies and may pay interest or dividends in foreign currencies, changes in the relationship of these foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of the investments and earnings of the Portfolio. Foreign investments may also subject the Portfolio to foreign government exchange restrictions, expropriation, taxation or other political, social or economic developments, all of which could affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. In addition to the risks described above, risks may arise from forward foreign currency contracts with respect to the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.

Repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements are primarily executed under Global Master Repurchase Agreements (“GMRAs”) or Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”), which provide the rights to set-off. Each repurchase and reverse repurchase agreement is initially collateralized at the transaction level. In the event of default, the total market value exposure will be offset against collateral exchanged to date, which would result in a net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“MSFTA”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities and delayed-delivery or secured borrowings transactions by and between the Portfolio and select counterparties. The MSFTA maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Cleared derivative transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency, which is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. In the U.S., counterparty risk is significantly reduced as creditors of the futures broker do not have claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Additionally, portability of exposure in the event of default further reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, or changes in market value, are exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives.

Additional risks associated with each type of investment are described above within the respective security type notes. The Portfolio’s prospectus includes a discussion of the principal risks of investing in the Portfolio.

5. Investment Transactions

Aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds of sales of investment securities, including mortgage dollar roll and TBA transactions but excluding short-term securities, for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

     Sales  

U.S. Government

   Non U.S. Government      U.S. Government      Non U.S. Government  
$2,465,849,537    $ 105,324,430      $ 2,452,079,499      $ 92,744,471  

Purchases and sales of mortgage dollar rolls and TBA transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

 

Purchases

   Sales  
$2,100,893,822    $ 2,068,283,112  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements—June 30, 2017—(Continued)

 

6. Investment Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Management Agreement - Brighthouse Investment Advisers is the investment adviser to the Portfolio. The Trust has entered into an investment management agreement with Brighthouse Investment Advisers with respect to the Portfolio. For providing investment management services to the Portfolio, Brighthouse Investment Advisers receives monthly compensation at the following annual rates:

 

Management
Fees earned by
Brighthouse
Investment Advisers
for the six months ended
June 30, 2017

   % per annum     Average daily net assets
$5,145,473      0.550   Of the first $500 million
     0.450   On amounts in excess of $500 million

Brighthouse Investment Advisers has entered into an investment subadvisory agreement with respect to managing the Portfolio. Western Asset Management Company (the “Subadviser”) is compensated by Brighthouse Investment Advisers to provide subadvisory services for the Portfolio.

Management Fee Waiver - Pursuant to a management fee waiver agreement, Brighthouse Investment Advisers has agreed, for the period May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018, to reduce its advisory fees set out above under “Investment Management Agreement” for each class of the Portfolio as follows:

 

% per annum

   Average daily net assets
0.050%    On amounts over $200 million and under $500 million
0.010%    On amounts over $1 billion and under $2 billion
0.020%    On amounts in excess of $2 billion

An identical agreement was in place for the period May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017. Amounts waived for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as a management fee waiver in the Statement of Operations.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust may also be officers of Brighthouse Investment Advisers; however, such officers and trustees receive no compensation from the Trust.

Transfer Agency Agreement - MetLife serves as the transfer agent for the Trust. MetLife receives no fees for its services to the Trust under the transfer agency agreement.

Distribution and Service Fees - The Trust has a distribution agreement with Brighthouse Securities, LLC (the “Distributor”) in which Brighthouse Securities, LLC serves as the distributor for the Portfolio’s Class A, B and E Shares. Brighthouse Securities, LLC is an affiliate of the Adviser. On August 4, 2017, the distribution agreement between the Distributor and the Trust, dated March 6, 2017, terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement as a result of a change of control of the Distributor, as described below under “Subsequent Events.” Prior to March 6, 2017, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife Investors Group, LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser at the time, was the Trust’s Distributor. The terms of all agreements are substantially identical. The Trust has also adopted a Distribution and Service Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act for the Portfolio’s Class B and E Shares. Under the Distribution and Service Plan, the Class B and E Shares of the Portfolio pay a fee to compensate the Insurance Companies (or their affiliates) and other broker-dealers and financial intermediaries involved in the offer and sale of Portfolio shares for promoting or selling and servicing the Class B and E Shares. The fees under the Distribution and Service Plan for each class of the Portfolio’s shares are calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets that are attributable to that Class. Currently, the fee is 0.25% per year for Class B Shares and 0.15% per year for Class E Shares. Amounts incurred by the Portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are shown as Distribution and service fees in the Statement of Operations.

Deferred Trustee Compensation - Each Trustee who is not currently an employee of the Adviser or any of its affiliates receives compensation from the Trust for his or her service to the Trust. A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Trust until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts on the normal payment dates in certain portfolios of the Trust or Brighthouse Funds Trust I, an affiliate of the Trust, as designated by the participating Trustee. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations. The portion of the accrued obligations allocated to the Portfolio under the Plan is reflected as Deferred trustees’ fees in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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7. Contractual Obligations

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, the Trust has a variety of indemnification obligations under contracts with its service providers. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred.

8. Income Tax Information

The tax character of distributions paid for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income

     Long-Term Capital Gain      Total  

2016

   2015      2016      2015      2016      2015  
$57,870,631    $ 55,821,477      $      $      $ 57,870,631      $ 55,821,477  

As of December 31, 2016, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a federal income tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gain
     Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Other
Accumulated
Capital Losses
    Total  
$56,925,902    $      $ (25,455,610   $ (85,940,884   $ (54,470,592

The Portfolio utilizes the provisions of the federal income tax laws that provide for the carryforward of capital losses for prior years, offsetting such losses against any future realized capital gains. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”), net capital losses recognized after December 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Previously, net capital losses were carried forward for up to eight years and treated as short-term losses. As a transition rule, the Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses.

As of December 31, 2016, the Portfolio had post-enactment short-term accumulated capital losses in the amount of $525,218 and post-enactment long-term accumulated capital losses in the amount of $85,415,666, and no pre-enactment accumulated capital loss carryforwards.

9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new rules and forms, and amendments to certain current rules and forms, to modernize reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. The amendments to Regulation S-X will require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, and will also change the rules governing the form and content of such financial statements. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management has evaluated the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related disclosures. Any required changes will be implemented for interim and annual periods after August 1, 2017.

10. Subsequent Events

On August 4, 2017, the separation of Brighthouse Financial, Inc., the parent company of Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor, from MetLife, Inc. was completed. On that date, the investment advisory agreements and distribution agreement under which Brighthouse Investment Advisers and the Distributor had served as investment adviser and distributor, respectively, of the Trust terminated and were replaced with substantially identical agreements with the same parties. Also on that date, the investment subadvisory agreement under which the Subadviser served as subadviser of the Portfolio terminated and was replaced with a substantially identical agreement with the same parties.

 

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Shareholder Votes (Unaudited)

 

The Special Meeting of Shareholders was held on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eastern time at One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts. The voting results for the proposals considered at the Special Meeting of Shareholders are as follows:

To Approve an Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Manager

 

Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
     Total Shares
Abstain
 
  169,853,671        4,153,070        12,293,500  

Election of Trustees. The shareholders of the Portfolio elected Stephen M. Alderman, Robert Boulware, Susan C. Gause, Nancy Hawthorne, Barbara A. Nugent, John Rosenthal, Linda B. Strumpf and Dawn M. Vroegop to serve on the Board of Trustees.

 

     Total Shares
Voted For
     Total Shares
Against/Withheld
 

Stephen M. Alderman

     174,225,331        12,074,910  

Robert Boulware

     174,714,516        11,585,726  

Susan C. Gause

     175,114,054        11,186,187  

Nancy Hawthorne

     175,149,397        11,150,844  

Barbara A. Nugent

     175,367,146        10,933,095  

John Rosenthal

     174,541,726        11,758,515  

Linda B. Strumpf

     175,012,343        11,287,898  

Dawn M. Vroegop

     175,088,340        11,211,902  

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Item applicable only to annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Item applicable only to annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Item applicable only to annual report on Form N-CSR.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

(a) Schedule of Investments is included as a part of the report to shareholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

(b) Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

The registrant does not have procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a) The President and Treasurer of the registrant have concluded, based on their evaluation of the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-


3(c) under the Act) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR, that the design and operation of such procedures provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in this report on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

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

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

Item 13. Exhibits

(a)(1) Not applicable.

(a)(2) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act are attached hereto.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.


SIGNATURES

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

 

BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II
By:   /s/ Kristi Slavin
  Kristi Slavin
  President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:   August 31, 2017

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/ Kristi Slavin
  Kristi Slavin
  President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:   August 31, 2017

 

By:   /s/ Peter H. Duffy
  Peter H. Duffy
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date:   August 31, 2017