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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 811-03836

 

 

Anchor Series Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

Harborside 5, 185 Hudson Street, Suite 3300, Jersey City, NJ 07311

(Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip code)

John T. Genoy

Senior Vice President

SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC

Harborside 5

185 Hudson Street, Suite 3300,

Jersey City, NJ 07311

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (201) 324-6414

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2019

 

 

 


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ANCHOR SERIES TRUST

 

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

JUNE 30, 2019

 

 

 


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Dear Anchor Series Trust Investor:

We are pleased to present our semiannual report for the Anchor Series Trust, the underlying investment portfolios for the series of variable products issued by our Life Companies.

The following report contains the investment portfolio information and the financial statements of the Anchor Series Trust portfolios for the reporting period ended June 30, 2019. The report may also contain information on portfolios not currently available in your variable contract.

We believe this information will give you some insight into the performance of your underlying investments. If you have any questions, please contact your investment representative, or you may contact us directly at 1-800-445-7862.

Thank you for the confidence you place in us with your financial future, and we look forward to reporting to you once again in six months.

Sincerely,

LOGO

John T. Genoy

President

Anchor Series Trust

 

 

Note: All performance figures quoted are for the Anchor Series Trust. They do not reflect fees and charges associated with the variable annuity. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Annuities are long-term investment vehicles designed for retirement purposes. Early withdrawal may be subject to withdrawal charges and if taken prior to age 59 1/2, a 10% federal tax penalty may apply. An investment in a variable annuity involves investment risk, including possible loss of principal. The contract, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the total amount invested.

Investments in stocks and bonds are subject to risks, including stock market and interest rate fluctuations. Investments in growth stocks as well as small and mid-cap company stocks may be subject to volatile price swings and therefore present a greater potential for loss than other investments. Investments in non-U.S. stocks and bonds are subject to additional risks such as fluctuations in foreign currencies, political and economic instability, differences in securities regulation and accounting standards, foreign tax laws, and limited availability of public information. Income seeking investment strategies may not be realized due to changes in dividend policies or the availability of capital resources.

Investments that concentrate on one economic sector or geographic region are generally subject to greater volatility than more diverse investments. Investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) involve risks such as refinancing, economic conditions in the real estate industry, changes in property values, dependency on real estate management, and other risks associated with a concentration in one sector or geographic region. Investments in securities related to gold and other precious metals and minerals are speculative and impacted by a host of worldwide economic, financial and political factors.

Investments in debt securities are subject to credit risk (i.e., the risk that an issuer might not pay interest when due or repay principal at maturity of the obligation). Investments in lower-rated bonds and “junk bonds” are considered speculative due to the heightened risk of default and are subject to unpredictable losses as a result of changes in the issuer’s creditworthiness.

Investments in derivatives are subject to heightened risk; gains or losses from non-hedging positions may be substantially greater than the cost of the position. Active trading may result in high portfolio turnover and correspondingly greater transaction costs for the portfolio and underlying portfolios.

There can be no assurance that the Portfolios will meet their investment objectives. A full description of the investment goals, principal strategies, and risks for each Portfolio are provided in the prospectus.

 

 

 

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Investments are not guaranteed or endorsed by any bank, is not a deposit or obligation of any bank, and is not federally insured by Federal Deposit Corporation (FDIC), the Federal Reserve Board or any other federal government agency.

* Not FDIC or NCUA/NCUSIF Insured

* May Lose Value * No Bank of Credit Union Guarantee

* Not a Deposit * Not insured by any Federal Government Agency

 

 

 
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ANCHOR SERIES TRUST

EXPENSE EXAMPLE

June 30, 2019

(unaudited)

 

Disclosure of Portfolio Expenses in Shareholder Reports

As a shareholder of a separate series (a “Portfolio”) in the Anchor Series Trust (the “Trust”), you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolios and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at January 1, 2019 and held until June 30, 2019. Shares of the Trust are not offered directly to the public. Instead, shares are currently issued and redeemed only in connection with investments in and payments under variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“Variable Contracts”) offered by life insurance companies affiliated with SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC, the Trust’s investment adviser and manager, as well as non-affiliated life insurance companies. The fees and expenses associated with the Variable Contracts are not included in these examples, and had such fees and expenses been included, your costs would have been higher. Please see your variable contract prospectus for more details on the fees associated with the Variable Contract.

Actual Expenses

The “Actual” section of the table provides information about your actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the column under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. The “Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019” column and the “Annualized Expense Ratio” column do not include fees and expenses that may be charged by the Variable Contracts in which the Portfolios are offered. Had these fees and expenses been included, the “Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019” column would have been higher and the “Ending Account Value” column would have been lower.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The “Hypothetical” section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an annual rate of return of 5% 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 these Portfolios and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. The “Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019” column and the “Annualized Expense Ratio” column do not include fees and expenses that may be charged by the Variable Contracts in which the Portfolios are offered. Had these fees and expenses been included, the “Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019” column would have been higher and the “Ending Account Value” column would have been lower.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any fees and expenses that may be charged by the Variable Contracts. Please refer to your variable contract prospectus for more information. Therefore, the “Hypothetical” example 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 fees and expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

 

 

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ANCHOR SERIES TRUST

EXPENSE EXAMPLE (continued)

June 30, 2019

(unaudited)

 

    Actual     Hypothetical        
Portfolio   Beginning
Account Value
at January 1,
2019
   

Ending
Account Value
Using Actual
Return at

June 30,
2019

   

Expenses Paid
During
the Six Months
Ended

June 30,
2019*

    Beginning
Account Value
at January 1,
2019
   

Ending
Account Value
Using a
Hypothetical
5% Annual
Return at

June 30,
2019

   

Expenses Paid
During
the Six Months
Ended

June 30,
2019*

    Annualized
Expense
Ratio*
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income#

             

Class 1

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,099.66     $ 3.02     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.92     $ 2.91       0.58

Class 3

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,098.98     $ 4.32     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.68     $ 4.16       0.83

SA PGI Asset Allocation

             

Class 1

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,127.08     $ 4.06     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.98     $ 3.86       0.77

Class 2

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,125.60     $ 4.85     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.23     $ 4.61       0.92

Class 3

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,125.00     $ 5.37     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.74     $ 5.11       1.02

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

             

Class 1

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,300.74     $ 4.22     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.12     $ 3.71       0.74

Class 2

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,299.69     $ 5.07     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.38     $ 4.46       0.89

Class 3

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,299.08     $ 5.64     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.89     $ 4.96       0.99

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

             

Class 1

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,053.67     $ 2.90     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.97     $ 2.86       0.57

Class 2

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,052.85     $ 3.66     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.22     $ 3.61       0.72

Class 3

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,052.45     $ 4.17     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.73     $ 4.11       0.82

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset#

             

Class 1

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,140.25     $ 4.56     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.53     $ 4.31       0.86

Class 3

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,140.85     $ 5.89     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,019.29     $ 5.56       1.11

 

*

Expenses are equal to each Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181 days in the period then divided by 365 days (to reflect the one-half year period). These ratios do not reflect fees and expenses associated with the Variable Contracts. If such fees and expenses had been included, the expenses would have been higher. Please refer to your Variable Contract prospectus for details on the expenses that apply to the Variable Contracts of the insurance companies.

#

During the stated period, the investment adviser either waived a portion of or all fees and assumed a portion of or all expenses for the Portfolios or through recoupment provisions, recovered a portion of or all fees and expenses waived or reimbursed in the previous two fiscal years. As a result, if these fees and expenses had not been waived or assumed, the “Actual/Hypothetical Ending Account Value” would have been lower and the “Actual/Hypothetical Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019” and “Annualized Expense Ratio” would have been higher. If these fees and expenses had not been recouped, the “Actual/Hypothetical Ending Account Value” would have been higher and the “Actual/Hypothetical Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019” and the “Annualized Expense Ratio” would have been lower.

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO PROFILE — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Industry Allocation*

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

     92.2
  

 

 

 

 

 *   Calculated as a percentage of net assets

    

 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Security Description   Shares     Value
(Note 2)
 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 92.2%

 

Global X MLP ETF

    264,315     $ 2,331,258  

iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

    124,487       5,813,543  

iShares 1-3 Year Credit Bond ETF

    141,408       7,556,844  

iShares 10+ Year Credit Bond ETF

    67,788       4,321,485  

iShares CMBS ETF

    34,730       1,837,564  

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

    23,994       916,571  

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

    11,617       1,097,806  

iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF

    30,272       1,234,795  

iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF

    54,318       2,766,416  

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

    189,199       16,494,369  

iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF

    30,533       910,189  

iShares International Select Dividend ETF

    70,334       2,160,660  

iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF

    101,345       4,008,701  

iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF

    10,134       884,800  

iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF

    132,417       4,879,566  
 

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(cost $56,406,963)(1)

    92.2     57,214,567  

Other assets less liabilities

    7.8       4,845,612  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

    100.0   $ 62,060,179  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   See Note 6 for cost of investments on a tax basis.

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

    

 

 

Futures Contracts  
Number
of
Contracts
    Type    Description    Expiration
Month
   Notional
Basis*
     Notional
Value*
     Unrealized
Appreciation
 
  6     Short   

British Pound Sterling Currency Future

  

September 2019

   $ 480,411      $ 478,087      $ 2,324  
  18     Long   

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes

  

September 2019

     2,257,535        2,303,437        45,902  
  5     Long   

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Ultra Notes

  

September 2019

     670,527        690,625        20,098  
                

 

 

 
                 $ 68,324  
                

 

 

 
                                      
 
                                   Unrealized
(Depreciation)
 
  34     Short   

Euro Currency Futures

  

September 2019

     4,818,680        4,864,762      $ (46,082
  18     Short   

Euro Stoxx 50 Index

  

September 2019

     688,512        709,414        (20,902
  2     Short   

U.S. Long Bond

  

September 2019

     299,359        311,187        (11,828
                

 

 

 
                 $  (78,812
                

 

 

 
    

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

   $  (10,488
                

 

 

 

 

*   Notional basis refers to the contractual amount agreed upon at inception of the open contract; notional value represents the current value of the open contract.

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2019 (see Note 2):

 

      Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 - Other
Observable  Inputs
    Level 3 -  Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Total  

ASSETS:

          

Investments at Value:*

          

Exchange-Traded Funds

   $ 57,214,567      $     $      $ 57,214,567  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Other Financial Instruments:+           

Futures Contracts

   $ 68,324      $     $      $ 68,324  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

          
Other Financial Instruments:+           

Futures Contracts

   $ 57,910      $ 20,902 **    $      $ 78,812  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   For a detailed presentation of investments, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.
**   Represents foreign equity futures contracts that have been fair valued in accordance with pricing procedures approved by the Board (See Note 2).
+   Amounts presented represent unrealized appreciation/depreciation as of the end of the reporting period.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO PROFILE — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Industry Allocation*

 

Federal National Mtg. Assoc.

     5.6

Exchange-Traded Funds

     4.3  

Diversified Financial Services

     4.3  

Diversified Banking Institutions

     3.8  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

     3.7  

Electric-Integrated

     3.6  

Medical-Drugs

     3.0  

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp.

     2.9  

Banks-Super Regional

     2.6  

Banks-Commercial

     2.0  

Pipelines

     1.9  

Oil Companies-Integrated

     1.7  

Medical Instruments

     1.6  

Finance-Credit Card

     1.5  

Government National Mtg. Assoc.

     1.5  

Computers

     1.5  

Medical Products

     1.4  

Repurchase Agreements

     1.4  

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production

     1.4  

Airlines

     1.4  

Insurance-Property/Casualty

     1.3  

Cellular Telecom

     1.3  

Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal

     1.2  

Enterprise Software/Service

     1.1  

E-Commerce/Products

     1.1  

Insurance-Multi-line

     1.1  

Applications Software

     1.1  

Toys

     1.1  

Medical-Biomedical/Gene

     1.1  

Chemicals-Specialty

     1.0  

Beverages-Non-alcoholic

     0.9  

Telecom Services

     0.9  

Brewery

     0.9  

Oil Refining & Marketing

     0.9  

Medical-Hospitals

     0.8  

Finance-Other Services

     0.8  

Electronic Components-Semiconductors

     0.8  

Rental Auto/Equipment

     0.8  

Chemicals-Diversified

     0.8  

Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original

     0.7  

Aerospace/Defense

     0.7  

Semiconductor Equipment

     0.7  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.7  

Retail-Apparel/Shoe

     0.7  

Soap & Cleaning Preparation

     0.6  

United States Treasury Notes

     0.6  

Insurance-Reinsurance

     0.6  

Semiconductor Components-Integrated Circuits

     0.6  

Web Portals/ISP

     0.6  

Diversified Manufacturing Operations

     0.5  

Auto-Heavy Duty Trucks

     0.5  

Multimedia

     0.5  

Electric-Distribution

     0.5  

Commercial Services-Finance

     0.5  

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks

     0.5  

Machinery-General Industrial

     0.5  

Networking Products

     0.5  

Data Processing/Management

     0.5  

Containers-Paper/Plastic

     0.5  

Electronic Forms

     0.5  

Diagnostic Equipment

     0.5  

Gas-Distribution

     0.5  

Oil & Gas Drilling

     0.5  

Steel-Specialty

     0.5  

Cable/Satellite TV

     0.4 %  

Real Estate Management/Services

     0.4  

Banks-Fiduciary

     0.4  

Retail-Restaurants

     0.4  

Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Centers

     0.4  

Internet Content-Entertainment

     0.4  

Food-Misc./Diversified

     0.4  

Disposable Medical Products

     0.4  

Rubber-Tires

     0.4  

SupraNational Banks

     0.4  

Food-Meat Products

     0.4  

Electric-Transmission

     0.4  

United States Treasury Bonds

     0.3  

Finance-Investment Banker/Broker

     0.3  

Private Equity

     0.3  

Machinery-Farming

     0.3  

Textile-Apparel

     0.3  

Building & Construction Products-Misc.

     0.3  

Medical-HMO

     0.3  

Hotels/Motels

     0.3  

Television

     0.3  

Office Automation & Equipment

     0.3  

Pharmacy Services

     0.3  

Storage/Warehousing

     0.3  

Investment Management/Advisor Services

     0.3  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.3  

Food-Dairy Products

     0.3  

Vitamins & Nutrition Products

     0.3  

Computer Software

     0.3  

Retail-Discount

     0.3  

Savings & Loans/Thrifts

     0.3  

Telephone-Integrated

     0.3  

Agricultural Chemicals

     0.3  

Oil-Field Services

     0.3  

Apparel Manufacturers

     0.2  

Beverages-Wine/Spirits

     0.2  

Electric Products-Misc.

     0.2  

Machine Tools & Related Products

     0.2  

Tools-Hand Held

     0.2  

Electronic Parts Distribution

     0.2  

Transport-Services

     0.2  

Batteries/Battery Systems

     0.2  

Transport-Rail

     0.2  

Office Supplies & Forms

     0.2  

Computer Services

     0.2  

Industrial Gases

     0.2  

Security Services

     0.2  

Telecom Equipment-Fiber Optics

     0.2  

Web Hosting/Design

     0.2  

Electric-Generation

     0.1  

Casino Hotels

     0.1  

Home Decoration Products

     0.1  

Human Resources

     0.1  

Auction Houses/Art Dealers

     0.1  

Instruments-Controls

     0.1  

Cosmetics & Toiletries

     0.1  

Transport-Marine

     0.1  

Aerospace/Defense-Equipment

     0.1  

Investment Companies

     0.1  

Independent Power Producers

     0.1  

Satellite Telecom

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     99.7
  

 

 

 

 

*   Calculated as a percentage of net assets
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Security Description   Shares     

    

Value
(Note 2)

 

COMMON STOCKS — 55.4%

 

Aerospace/Defense — 0.5%

 

Boeing Co.

    951      $ 346,173  

MSA Safety, Inc.

    492        51,852  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    1,755        567,058  
    

 

 

 
       965,083  
    

 

 

 

Agricultural Biotech — 0.0%

 

Corteva, Inc.†

    926        27,382  
    

 

 

 

Agricultural Chemicals — 0.1%

 

Incitec Pivot, Ltd. ADR

    77,000        169,400  
    

 

 

 

Airlines — 1.0%

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    6,868        438,934  

Copa Holdings SA, Class A

    3,200        312,224  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    15,947        904,992  

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.

    1,321        36,235  
    

 

 

 
       1,692,385  
    

 

 

 

Apparel Manufacturers — 0.1%

 

VF Corp.

    2,408        210,339  
    

 

 

 

Applications Software — 1.1%

 

Microsoft Corp.

    14,314        1,917,503  
    

 

 

 

Auction Houses/Art Dealers — 0.1%

 

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.

    7,000        232,540  
    

 

 

 

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks — 0.2%

 

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. ADR

    28,000        400,120  
    

 

 

 

Auto-Heavy Duty Trucks — 0.5%

 

NFI Group, Inc.

    3,531        99,495  

PACCAR, Inc.

    5,445        390,189  

Volvo AB ADR

    30,000        473,100  
    

 

 

 
       962,784  
    

 

 

 

Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original — 0.6%

 

Autoliv, Inc.

    6,243        440,194  

Linamar Corp.

    1,842        68,754  

Magna International, Inc.

    12,251        608,875  
    

 

 

 
       1,117,823  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Commercial — 1.6%

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA ADR

    85,000        472,600  

Bank OZK

    7,669        230,760  

BOK Financial Corp.

    425        32,079  

Cathay General Bancorp

    1,034        37,131  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

    5,359        501,924  

East West Bancorp, Inc.

    6,080        284,362  

First Republic Bank

    265        25,877  

Hope Bancorp, Inc.

    2,639        36,365  

ING Groep NV ADR

    40,000        462,800  

Nordea Bank Abp ADR

    70,000        506,100  

PacWest Bancorp

    2,573        99,910  

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    813        42,422  
    

 

 

 
       2,732,330  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Super Regional — 1.1%

 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

    8,393        1,152,191  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    5,238        329,208  

US Bancorp

    9,574        501,678  
    

 

 

 
       1,983,077  
    

 

 

 

Batteries/Battery Systems — 0.2%

 

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

    8,803        340,148  
    

 

 

 
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Beverages-Non-alcoholic — 0.8%

 

Coca-Cola Co.

    5,271      $ 268,399  

Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc.

    12,046        348,129  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    6,620        868,081  
    

 

 

 
       1,484,609  
    

 

 

 

Beverages-Wine/Spirits — 0.2%

 

Diageo PLC ADR

    2,550        439,416  
    

 

 

 

Brewery — 0.4%

 

Ambev SA ADR

    148,000        691,160  
    

 

 

 

Building & Construction Products-Misc. — 0.3%

 

James Hardie Industries PLC ADR

    41,000        541,610  
    

 

 

 

Building-Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing — 0.0%

 

LCI Industries

    554        49,860  
    

 

 

 

Cellular Telecom — 0.5%

 

T-Mobile US, Inc.†

    8,929        661,996  

Telstra Corp., Ltd. ADR

    17,000        228,514  
    

 

 

 
       890,510  
    

 

 

 

Chemicals-Diversified — 0.5%

 

Croda International PLC ADR

    2,833        94,537  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

    3,377        253,512  

FMC Corp.

    2,726        226,122  

Huntsman Corp.

    1,937        39,592  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    1,565        182,651  
    

 

 

 
       796,414  
    

 

 

 

Chemicals-Specialty — 1.0%

 

Albemarle Corp.

    5,120        360,499  

Givaudan SA ADR

    10,000        563,000  

H.B. Fuller Co.

    16,716        775,623  
    

 

 

 
       1,699,122  
    

 

 

 

Coatings/Paint — 0.0%

 

RPM International, Inc.

    540        32,999  
    

 

 

 

Commercial Services-Finance — 0.5%

 

Experian PLC ADR

    11,000        334,290  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.†

    5,050        578,023  
    

 

 

 
       912,313  
    

 

 

 

Computer Services — 0.2%

 

Accenture PLC, Class A

    1,086        200,660  

Amdocs, Ltd.

    385        23,905  

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

    876        69,949  
    

 

 

 
       294,514  
    

 

 

 

Computers — 1.2%

 

Apple, Inc.

    10,275        2,033,628  
    

 

 

 

Containers-Paper/Plastic — 0.0%

 

Packaging Corp. of America

    432        41,178  
    

 

 

 

Cosmetics & Toiletries — 0.1%

 

Unilever NV

    3,500        212,520  
    

 

 

 

Data Processing/Management — 0.5%

 

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

    113        14,428  

Fair Isaac Corp.†

    1,808        567,748  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    2,242        275,049  
    

 

 

 
       857,225  
    

 

 

 

Diagnostic Equipment — 0.5%

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    2,795        820,836  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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COMMON STOCKS (continued)

 

Disposable Medical Products — 0.4%

 

CONMED Corp.

    352      $ 30,121  

STERIS PLC

    591        87,988  

Teleflex, Inc.

    1,660        549,709  
    

 

 

 
       667,818  
    

 

 

 

Distribution/Wholesale — 0.7%

 

IAA, Inc.†

    19,195        744,382  

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

    19,195        479,875  
    

 

 

 
       1,224,257  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Banking Institutions — 1.5%

 

Bank of Nova Scotia

    6,944        377,406  

BNP Paribas SA ADR

    12,000        284,160  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    18,225        2,037,555  
    

 

 

 
       2,699,121  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Manufacturing Operations — 0.5%

 

3M Co.

    1,121        194,314  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    1,916        325,739  

Siemens AG ADR

    7,500        447,450  
    

 

 

 
       967,503  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Minerals — 0.0%

 

Livent Corp.†

    2,549        17,639  
    

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Products — 0.8%

 

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR†

    1,686        285,692  

Amazon.com, Inc.†

    625        1,183,519  
    

 

 

 
       1,469,211  
    

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Services — 0.0%

 

Rightmove PLC

    10,905        74,098  
    

 

 

 

Electric Products-Misc. — 0.2%

 

Littelfuse, Inc.

    2,443        432,191  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Distribution — 0.2%

 

Sempra Energy

    2,816        387,031  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Integrated — 2.2%

 

ALLETE, Inc.

    653        54,336  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    4,586        225,081  

CLP Holdings, Ltd. ADR

    36,000        394,560  

Evergy, Inc.

    1,037        62,376  

Eversource Energy

    9,209        697,674  

Fortis, Inc.

    518        20,445  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    6,919        1,417,426  

PNM Resources, Inc.

    367        18,684  

Portland General Electric Co.

    270        14,626  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    7,790        649,452  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    5,396        321,008  
    

 

 

 
       3,875,668  
    

 

 

 

Electronic Components-Misc. — 0.0%

 

Garmin, Ltd.

    194        15,481  
    

 

 

 

Electronic Components-Semiconductors — 0.8%

 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

    16,120        1,397,604  
    

 

 

 

Electronic Forms — 0.5%

 

Adobe, Inc.†

    2,793        822,957  
    

 

 

 

Electronic Parts Distribution — 0.2%

 

Arrow Electronics, Inc.†

    5,248        374,025  
    

 

 

 
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Enterprise Software/Service — 0.7%

 

Black Knight, Inc.†

    10,106      $ 607,876  

SAP SE ADR

    5,189        709,855  
    

 

 

 
       1,317,731  
    

 

 

 

Filtration/Separation Products — 0.0%

 

Donaldson Co., Inc.

    255        12,969  
    

 

 

 

Finance-Credit Card — 1.5%

 

Discover Financial Services

    20,238        1,570,266  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    6,301        1,093,539  
    

 

 

 
       2,663,805  
    

 

 

 

Finance-Investment Banker/Broker — 0.2%

 

Charles Schwab Corp.

    8,264        332,130  
    

 

 

 

Finance-Other Services — 0.7%

 

BGC Partners, Inc., Class A

    13,882        72,603  

Deutsche Boerse AG ADR

    29,000        408,320  

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd. ADR

    19,000        669,180  
    

 

 

 
       1,150,103  
    

 

 

 

Financial Guarantee Insurance — 0.0%

 

Assured Guaranty, Ltd.

    1,551        65,266  
    

 

 

 

Food-Dairy Products — 0.3%

 

Danone SA ADR

    30,000        507,900  
    

 

 

 

Food-Meat Products — 0.4%

 

Hormel Foods Corp.

    7,584        307,455  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

    3,929        317,228  
    

 

 

 
       624,683  
    

 

 

 

Food-Misc./Diversified — 0.2%

 

B&G Foods, Inc.

    1,604        33,363  

Ingredion, Inc.

    696        57,413  

Orkla ASA ADR

    38,000        335,540  
    

 

 

 
       426,316  
    

 

 

 

Gas-Distribution — 0.3%

 

Rubis SCA ADR

    45,000        490,950  
    

 

 

 

Golf — 0.0%

 

Acushnet Holdings Corp.

    2,450        64,337  
    

 

 

 

Human Resources — 0.1%

 

Adecco Group AG ADR

    8,000        239,600  
    

 

 

 

Industrial Gases — 0.2%

 

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

    1,244        281,604  
    

 

 

 

Instruments-Controls — 0.1%

 

Honeywell International, Inc.

    1,299        226,792  
    

 

 

 

Insurance-Multi-line — 1.0%

 

Allianz SE ADR

    22,000        529,760  

Allstate Corp.

    3,550        361,000  

Chubb, Ltd.

    5,743        845,886  
    

 

 

 
       1,736,646  
    

 

 

 

Insurance-Property/Casualty — 1.3%

 

Beazley PLC

    4,342        30,480  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

    43,155        1,739,147  

James River Group Holdings, Ltd.

    1,587        74,430  

Markel Corp.†

    340        370,464  
    

 

 

 
       2,214,521  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
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Insurance-Reinsurance — 0.6%

 

Swiss Re AG ADR

    41,051      $ 1,039,822  
    

 

 

 

Internet Content-Entertainment — 0.4%

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A†

    3,567        688,431  
    

 

 

 

Investment Companies — 0.1%

 

Oaktree Capital Group LLC

    2,655        131,529  
    

 

 

 

Investment Management/Advisor Services — 0.3%

 

BlackRock, Inc.

    1,091        512,006  
    

 

 

 

Machine Tools & Related Products — 0.2%

 

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

    5,089        418,927  
    

 

 

 

Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.3%

 

Komatsu, Ltd. ADR

    21,000        509,250  
    

 

 

 

Machinery-Farming — 0.2%

 

Deere & Co.

    1,825        302,421  
    

 

 

 

Machinery-General Industrial — 0.5%

 

Albany International Corp., Class A

    338        28,024  

Crane Co.

    561        46,810  

IDEX Corp.

    89        15,320  

Kone OYJ ADR

    19,000        557,840  

Nordson Corp.

    1,703        240,651  
    

 

 

 
       888,645  
    

 

 

 

Medical Instruments — 1.3%

 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.†

    4,897        904,672  

Medtronic PLC

    14,074        1,370,667  
    

 

 

 
       2,275,339  
    

 

 

 

Medical Products — 1.3%

 

Abbott Laboratories

    5,860        492,826  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

    1,511        380,787  

Coloplast A/S ADR

    35,000        394,450  

Sonova Holding AG ADR

    12,000        543,840  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.†

    3,454        470,193  
    

 

 

 
       2,282,096  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Biomedical/Gene — 0.2%

 

CSL, Ltd. ADR

    5,000        378,900  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Drugs — 2.9%

 

Merck & Co., Inc.

    18,136        1,520,704  

Novartis AG ADR

    9,682        884,063  

Novo Nordisk A/S ADR

    7,500        382,800  

Pfizer, Inc.

    26,571        1,151,056  

Roche Holding AG ADR

    33,675        1,181,992  
    

 

 

 
       5,120,615  
    

 

 

 

Medical-HMO — 0.3%

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    2,214        540,238  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Hospitals — 0.5%

 

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

    3,140        424,434  

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

    3,707        483,356  
    

 

 

 
       907,790  
    

 

 

 

Multimedia — 0.5%

 

Walt Disney Co.

    6,810        950,948  
    

 

 

 

Networking Products — 0.5%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    16,002        875,789  
    

 

 

 

Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal — 0.6%

 

Waste Connections, Inc.

    11,582        1,107,008  
    

 

 

 
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Office Supplies & Forms — 0.2%

 

Avery Dennison Corp.

    2,589      $ 299,496  
    

 

 

 

Oil & Gas Drilling — 0.1%

 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

    3,622        183,346  
    

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production — 1.0%

 

Cimarex Energy Co.

    8,274        490,896  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    7,362        685,844  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    1,256        63,152  

Vermilion Energy, Inc.(NYSE)

    2,849        61,895  

Vermilion Energy, Inc.(TSX)

    18,000        391,140  
    

 

 

 
       1,692,927  
    

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Integrated — 1.4%

 

Chevron Corp.

    2,754        342,708  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    1,982        151,880  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B ADR

    28,855        1,896,928  
    

 

 

 
       2,391,516  
    

 

 

 

Oil Refining & Marketing — 0.7%

 

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

    1,636        66,291  

HollyFrontier Corp.

    3,515        162,674  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    8,069        450,896  

Valero Energy Corp.

    5,795        496,110  
    

 

 

 
       1,175,971  
    

 

 

 

Oil-Field Services — 0.2%

 

Core Laboratories NV

    5,300        277,084  
    

 

 

 

Pipelines — 0.3%

 

EnLink Midstream LLC

    5,387        54,355  

Enterprise Products Partners LP

    16,535        477,365  

Targa Resources Corp.

    1,379        54,140  
    

 

 

 
       585,860  
    

 

 

 

Power Converter/Supply Equipment — 0.0%

 

Hubbell, Inc.

    205        26,732  
    

 

 

 

Private Equity — 0.3%

 

KKR & Co, Inc. Class A

    22,981        580,730  
    

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.1%

 

Agree Realty Corp.

    455        29,143  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

    9,477        1,337,110  

American Tower Corp.

    3,056        624,799  

CyrusOne, Inc.

    8,648        499,163  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    3,626        427,106  

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

    203        23,544  

EPR Properties

    924        68,921  

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.

    987        26,975  

Granite Real Estate Investment Trust

    553        25,459  

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

    3,675        64,092  

National Health Investors, Inc.

    422        32,929  

National Retail Properties, Inc.

    702        37,213  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

    759        27,893  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    2,043        326,390  

STORE Capital Corp.

    2,923        97,014  
    

 

 

 
       3,647,751  
    

 

 

 

Real Estate Management/Services — 0.4%

 

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. ADR

    22,000        694,320  

Newmark Group, Inc., Class A

    6,738        60,507  
    

 

 

 
       754,827  
    

 

 

 

Rental Auto/Equipment — 0.6%

 

Aaron’s, Inc.

    17,913        1,100,037  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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COMMON STOCKS (continued)

 

Retail-Apparel/Shoe — 0.7%

 

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.†

    6,536      $ 1,177,853  
    

 

 

 

Retail-Discount — 0.3%

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    1,775        469,062  
    

 

 

 

Retail-Restaurants — 0.4%

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.†

    500        366,440  

Starbucks Corp.

    4,481        375,642  
    

 

 

 
       742,082  
    

 

 

 

Rubber-Tires — 0.4%

 

Bridgestone Corp. ADR

    34,000        666,060  
    

 

 

 

Satellite Telecom — 0.1%

 

Inmarsat PLC ADR

    15,000        101,250  
    

 

 

 

Savings & Loans/Thrifts — 0.3%

 

Washington Federal, Inc.

    13,028        455,068  
    

 

 

 

Security Services — 0.2%

 

Secom Co., Ltd. ADR

    13,000        278,980  
    

 

 

 

Semiconductor Components-Integrated Circuits — 0.6%

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR

    25,847        1,012,427  
    

 

 

 

Semiconductor Equipment — 0.7%

 

Applied Materials, Inc.

    6,881        309,026  

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.

    2,723        61,404  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    1,176        91,598  

Teradyne, Inc.

    5,145        246,497  

Tokyo Electron, Ltd. ADR

    15,000        527,250  
    

 

 

 
       1,235,775  
    

 

 

 

Soap & Cleaning Preparation — 0.6%

 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    9,798        715,842  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC ADR

    26,800        425,584  
    

 

 

 
       1,141,426  
    

 

 

 

SupraNational Banks — 0.4%

 

Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA, Class E

    30,104        627,066  
    

 

 

 

Telecom Services — 0.6%

 

BCE, Inc.

    23,309        1,060,093  
    

 

 

 

Telephone-Integrated — 0.3%

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    7,869        449,556  
    

 

 

 

Television — 0.3%

 

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A

    5,296        534,896  
    

 

 

 

Textile-Apparel — 0.3%

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE ADR

    6,500        553,215  
    

 

 

 

Tools-Hand Held — 0.2%

 

Snap-on, Inc.

    2,319        384,119  
    

 

 

 

Toys — 1.1%

 

Hasbro, Inc.

    18,072        1,909,849  
    

 

 

 

Transport-Marine — 0.1%

 

Kirby Corp.†

    2,675        211,325  
    

 

 

 

Transport-Rail — 0.2%

 

Union Pacific Corp.

    1,883        318,434  
    

 

 

 

Transport-Services — 0.2%

 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

    4,829        366,328  
    

 

 

 
Security Description   Shares/
Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Web Portals/ISP — 0.6%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A†

    910      $ 985,348  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost $81,384,466)

       97,655,028  
    

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 4.3%

 

Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 ETF

    20,000        3,734,800  

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

    65,500        3,864,500  
    

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $7,009,902)

       7,599,300  
    

 

 

 

PREFERRED SECURITIES/CAPITAL SECURITIES — 0.3%

 

Banks-Super Regional — 0.3%

 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
6.75% due 08/01/2021(1)

  $ 250,000        265,312  

Wells Fargo & Co. FRS
6.18% (3 ML+3.77%)
due 09/15/2019(1)

    250,000        252,063  
    

 

 

 

Total Preferred Securities/Capital Securities
(cost $482,450)

       517,375  
    

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 4.3%

 

Diversified Financial Services — 4.3%

 

ACE Securities Corp. Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2007-D1, Class A4
6.93% due 02/25/2038*(2)

    83,503        81,551  

Ally Master Owner Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A2
2.70% due 01/17/2023

    250,000        251,601  

Americredit Automobile Receivables Trust
Series 2018-3, Class A2A
3.11% due 01/18/2022

    202,452        203,047  

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust
Series 2018-1, Class A2A
2.54% due 10/20/2020*

    31,487        31,490  

Citigroup Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2015-PS1, Class B1
5.25% due 09/25/2042*(2)(3)

    252,964        276,638  

COMM Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2014-UBS3, Class C
4.91% due 06/10/2047(2)(4)

    250,000        258,819  

Commonbond Student Loan Trust
Series 2018-CGS, Class A1
3.87% due 02/25/2046*

    133,958        139,079  

CPS Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2018-D, Class A
3.06% due 01/18/2022*

    150,181        150,620  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mtg. Securities Corp. FRS
Series 2004-AR4, Class 5A4
3.36% (1 ML+0.96%)
due 05/25/2034(3)

    2,514        2,517  

CSMC Trust VRS
Series 2015-1, Class B2
3.94% due 01/25/2045*(2)(3)

    90,350        92,365  

Daimler Trucks Retail Trust
Series 2019-1, Class A2
3.08% due 04/15/2021*

    100,000        100,169  

Drug Royalty
Series 2014-1, Class A2
3.48% due 07/15/2023*

    92,934        92,874  
 

 

 

 
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Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued)

 

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

 

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust
Series 2016-2, Class A
2.03% due 12/15/2027*

  $ 250,000      $ 249,271  

GS Mtg. Securities Trust
Series 2017-GS6, Class A1
1.95% due 05/10/2050(4)

    244,167        242,834  

GS Mtg. Securities Trust VRS
Series 2013-GC12, Class C
4.18% due 06/10/2046(2)(4)

    200,000        203,348  

GS Mtg. Securities Trust VRS
Series 2014-GC20, Class C
5.13% due 04/10/2047(2)(4)

    200,000        209,380  

JP Morgan Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2016-4, Class A5
3.50% due 10/25/2046*(2)(3)

    61,757        62,664  

JP Morgan Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2016-4, Class A13
3.50% due 10/25/2046*(2)(3)

    171,162        172,796  

JP Morgan Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2017-4, Class A5
3.50% due 11/25/2048*(2)(3)

    189,809        192,597  

JP Morgan Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2017-3, Class B2
3.86% due 08/25/2047*(2)(3)

    185,408        187,854  

JP Morgan Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2018-8, Class A13
4.00% due 01/25/2049*(2)(3)

    88,256        88,990  

MMAF Equipment Finance LLC
Series 2019-A, Class A2
3.24% due 01/10/2022*

    100,000        100,592  

MVW Owner Trust
Series 2015-1A, Class A
2.52% due 12/20/2032*

    69,903        69,785  

Navient Student Loan Trust FRS
Series 2017-A, Class A1
2.79% (1 ML+0.40%)
due 12/16/2058*

    81,426        81,426  

New Residential Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2016-4A, Class B1A
4.50% due 11/25/2056*(2)(3)

    90,254        95,882  

New Residential Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2015-2A, Class B3
5.55% due 08/25/2055*(2)(3)

    79,241        86,627  

PFS Financing Corp.
Series 2018-F, Class A
3.52% due 10/15/2023*

    250,000        256,997  

PSMC Trust VRS
Series 2018-4, Class A3
4.00% due 11/25/2048*(2)(3)

    209,255        212,500  

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.
Series 2003-QS23, Class A1
5.00% due 12/26/2018(3)

    287        286  

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2018-3, Class A2A
2.78% due 03/15/2021

    19,406        19,408  

Sequoia Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2013-4, Class A3
1.55% due 04/25/2043(2)(3)

    96,448        92,541  

Sequoia Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2018-5, Class A4
3.50% due 05/25/2048*(2)(3)

    215,767        219,303  
Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

 

Sequoia Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2018-5, Class A19
3.50% due 05/25/2048*(2)(3)

  $ 179,460      $ 180,315  

Sequoia Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2013-2, Class B1
3.64% due 02/25/2043(2)(3)

    83,171        85,392  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust FRS
Series 2006-BW, Class A5
2.61% (3 ML+0.20%)
due 12/15/2039

    116,523        114,047  

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust FRS
Series 2002-A, Class A2
2.96% (3 ML+0.55%)
due 12/16/2030

    100,317        100,190  

Towd Point Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2015-1, Class A4
4.25% due 10/25/2053*(2)

    150,000        159,139  

Toyota Auto Loan Extended Note Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A
3.27% due 11/25/2031*

    250,000        252,930  

Trafigura Securitisation Finance PLC FRS
Series 2017-1A, Class A1
3.33% (1 ML+0.85%)
due 12/15/2020*

    300,000        299,999  

Verizon Owner Trust
Series 2017-1A, Class A
2.06% due 09/20/2021*

    176,763        176,522  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2016-LC25, Class B
4.57% due 12/15/2059(2)(4)

    300,000        324,014  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2015-C31, Class C
4.76% due 11/15/2048(2)(4)

    300,000        314,141  

WFRBS Commercial Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2013-C14, Class D
4.11% due 06/15/2046*(2)(4)

    140,000        132,832  

WFRBS Commercial Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2014-LC14, Class C
4.34% due 03/15/2047(2)(4)

    300,000        308,575  

WFRBS Commercial Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2014-C20, Class C
4.51% due 05/15/2047(2)(4)

    300,000        301,517  

WFRBS Commercial Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2014-C23, Class B
4.53% due 10/15/2057(2)(4)

    300,000        320,176  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset Backed Securities
(cost $7,500,300)

       7,595,640  
    

 

 

 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES — 21.6%

 

Aerospace/Defense — 0.2%

 

Lockheed Martin Corp.
Senior Notes
4.07% due 12/15/2042

    250,000        276,585  
    

 

 

 

Aerospace/Defense-Equipment — 0.1%

 

United Technologies Corp.
Senior Notes
1.90% due 05/04/2020

    150,000        149,516  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Airlines — 0.4%

 

American Airlines Pass-Through Trust
Pass-Through Certs.
Series 2013-2, Class A
4.95% due 07/15/2024

  $ 191,479      $ 200,766  

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust
Pass-Through Certs.
Series 2009-1, Class A
7.75% due 06/17/2021

    78,636        80,273  

US Airways Pass Through Trust
Pass-Through Certs.
Series 2012-2, Class B
6.75% due 12/03/2022

    349,173        370,474  
    

 

 

 
       651,513  
    

 

 

 

Apparel Manufacturers — 0.1%

 

Under Armour, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.25% due 06/15/2026

    250,000        235,906  
    

 

 

 

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks — 0.3%

 

American Honda Finance Corp.
Senior Notes
2.30% due 09/09/2026

    250,000        242,788  

American Honda Finance Corp.
Senior Notes
3.88% due 09/21/2020*

    250,000        254,673  
    

 

 

 
       497,461  
    

 

 

 

Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original — 0.1%

 

Titan International, Inc.
Senior Sec. Notes
6.50% due 11/30/2023

    250,000        216,875  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Commercial — 0.3%

 

PNC Bank NA
Senior Notes
2.00% due 05/19/2020

    250,000        249,335  

PNC Bank NA
Senior Notes
3.10% due 10/25/2027

    250,000        255,588  
    

 

 

 
       504,923  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Fiduciary — 0.4%

 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Senior Notes
2.20% due 08/16/2023

    500,000        497,394  

State Street Corp.
Sub. Notes
3.10% due 05/15/2023

    250,000        256,683  
    

 

 

 
       754,077  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Super Regional — 1.2%

 

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Senior Notes
2.70% due 01/27/2022

    500,000        503,648  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Senior Notes
2.90% due 03/03/2021

    250,000        252,250  

US Bancorp
Senior Notes
3.00% due 03/15/2022

    250,000        255,644  
Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

Banks-Super Regional (continued)

 

US Bancorp
Sub. Notes
3.60% due 09/11/2024

  $ 500,000      $ 525,061  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Senior Notes
2.60% due 07/22/2020

    250,000        250,822  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Senior Notes
3.58% due 05/22/2028

    250,000        261,018  
    

 

 

 
       2,048,443  
    

 

 

 

Beverages-Non-alcoholic — 0.1%

 

PepsiCo, Inc.
Senior Notes
1.35% due 10/04/2019

    250,000        249,373  
    

 

 

 

Brewery — 0.5%

 

Anheuser-Busch Cos LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
4.70% due 02/01/2036

    500,000        548,485  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
4.15% due 01/23/2025

    250,000        270,806  
    

 

 

 
       819,291  
    

 

 

 

Cable/Satellite TV — 0.4%

 

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.30% due 02/01/2027

    250,000        260,132  

DISH DBS Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
5.88% due 11/15/2024

    250,000        236,562  

Time Warner Cable LLC
Senior Sec. Notes
6.55% due 05/01/2037

    250,000        288,850  
    

 

 

 
       785,544  
    

 

 

 

Casino Hotels — 0.1%

 

Boyd Gaming Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
6.88% due 05/15/2023

    250,000        258,125  
    

 

 

 

Cellular Telecom — 0.6%

 

Crown Castle Towers LLC
Mtg. Notes
4.24% due 07/15/2048*

    250,000        268,774  

Sprint Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
7.88% due 09/15/2023

    250,000        271,563  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
6.38% due 03/01/2025

    500,000        519,250  
    

 

 

 
       1,059,587  
    

 

 

 

Chemicals-Diversified — 0.3%

 

Westlake Chemical Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.60% due 07/15/2022

    218,000        222,575  

Westlake Chemical Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.60% due 08/15/2026

    250,000        253,936  
    

 

 

 
       476,511  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Computers — 0.3%

 

Apple, Inc.
Senior Notes
2.40% due 05/03/2023

  $ 250,000      $ 252,475  

Apple, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.20% due 05/11/2027

    250,000        260,659  
    

 

 

 
       513,134  
    

 

 

 

Containers-Paper/Plastic — 0.5%

 

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
4.88% due 11/15/2022

    500,000        519,375  

Sealed Air Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
6.88% due 07/15/2033*

    250,000        278,513  
    

 

 

 
       797,888  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Banking Institutions — 2.2%

 

Bank of America Corp.
Senior Notes
2.88% due 04/24/2023

    250,000        252,612  

Bank of America Corp.
Senior Notes
3.50% due 04/19/2026

    250,000        261,795  

Bank of America Corp. FRS
Senior Notes
3.75% (3 ML+1.16%)
due 01/20/2023

    250,000        252,805  

Citigroup, Inc. FRS
Senior Notes
3.95% (3 ML+1.43%)
due 09/01/2023

    200,000        203,688  

Citigroup, Inc.
Sub. Notes
4.45% due 09/29/2027

    500,000        538,702  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. FRS
Senior Notes
3.70% (3 ML+1.11%)
due 04/26/2022

    250,000        252,083  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Senior Notes
5.25% due 07/27/2021

    500,000        528,477  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Senior Notes
3.54% due 05/01/2028

    250,000        260,225  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Senior Notes
3.63% due 05/13/2024

    250,000        263,351  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Senior Notes
4.25% due 10/15/2020

    250,000        256,172  

Morgan Stanley FRS
Senior Notes
3.99% (3 ML+1.40%)
due 04/21/2021

    250,000        254,487  

Morgan Stanley
Senior Notes
4.00% due 07/23/2025

    250,000        267,776  

Morgan Stanley
Senior Notes
6.25% due 08/09/2026

    250,000        299,993  
    

 

 

 
       3,892,166  
    

 

 

 
Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

E-Commerce/Products — 0.3%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.05% due 08/22/2047

  $ 500,000      $ 567,715  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Distribution — 0.3%

 

Entergy Louisiana LLC
Collateral Trust Bonds
4.00% due 03/15/2033

    500,000        551,650  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Generation — 0.0%

 

Indiantown Cogeneration LP
1st Mtg. Notes
9.77% due 12/15/2020

    41,889        43,233  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Integrated — 1.4%

 

Black Hills Corp.
Senior Notes
4.20% due 09/15/2046

    500,000        508,989  

Dominion Resources, Inc.
Junior Sub. Notes
2.96% due 07/01/2019

    200,000        200,000  

PacifiCorp
1st Mtg. Notes
5.25% due 06/15/2035

    500,000        596,156  

PPL Electric Utilities Corp.
1st Mtg. Notes
3.95% due 06/01/2047

    250,000        266,215  

PPL Energy Supply LLC
Senior Notes
4.60% due 12/15/2021

    1,000,000        965,000  
    

 

 

 
       2,536,360  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Transmission — 0.4%

 

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC
Senior Sec. Notes
5.75% due 03/15/2029

    500,000        618,089  
    

 

 

 

Enterprise Software/Service — 0.4%

 

Oracle Corp.
Senior Notes
1.90% due 09/15/2021

    250,000        248,735  

Oracle Corp.
Senior Notes
3.25% due 11/15/2027

    250,000        261,783  

Oracle Corp.
Senior Notes
3.40% due 07/08/2024

    250,000        262,007  
    

 

 

 
       772,525  
    

 

 

 

Finance-Investment Banker/Broker — 0.1%

 

Jefferies Group LLC
Senior Notes
4.85% due 01/15/2027

    250,000        257,948  
    

 

 

 

Finance-Other Services — 0.1%

 

GTP Acquisition Partners I LLC
Sec. Notes
2.35% due 06/15/2045*

    250,000        249,179  
    

 

 

 

Food-Misc./Diversified — 0.2%

 

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
Company Guar. Notes
3.95% due 07/15/2025

    250,000        260,205  
    

 

 

 

Gas-Distribution — 0.2%

 

NiSource, Inc.
Senior Notes
6.25% due 12/15/2040

    250,000        326,985  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Home Decoration Products — 0.1%

 

Newell Brands, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.20% due 04/01/2026

  $ 250,000      $ 248,458  
    

 

 

 

Hotels/Motels — 0.3%

 

Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
5.75% due 07/01/2022

    500,000        537,510  
    

 

 

 

Independent Power Producers — 0.1%

 

GenOn Energy, Inc.
Escrow Notes
9.88% due 10/15/2020†(5)

    500,000        0  

GenOn Energy, Inc./NRG Americas, Inc. FRS
Sec. Notes
9.04% (3 ML+6.50%)
due 12/01/2023

    108,398        107,450  
    

 

 

 

Insurance-Multi-line — 0.1%

 

Allstate Corp. FRS
Senior Notes
2.96% (3 ML+0.63%)
due 03/29/2023

    250,000        249,302  
    

 

 

 

Machinery-Farming — 0.1%

 

John Deere Capital Corp.
Senior Notes
2.65% due 01/06/2022

    250,000        252,685  
    

 

 

 

Medical Instruments — 0.3%

 

Medtronic, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
4.38% due 03/15/2035

    500,000        575,620  
    

 

 

 

Medical Products — 0.1%

 

Hologic, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
4.63% due 02/01/2028*

    250,000        253,750  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Biomedical/Gene — 0.9%

 

Amgen, Inc.
Senior Notes
2.65% due 05/11/2022

    200,000        201,522  

Amgen, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.88% due 11/15/2021

    250,000        258,000  

Celgene Corp.
Senior Notes
3.45% due 11/15/2027

    500,000        521,230  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.50% due 02/01/2025

    250,000        262,325  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.40% due 12/01/2021

    250,000        261,532  
    

 

 

 
       1,504,609  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Drugs — 0.1%

 

AbbVie, Inc.
Senior Notes
2.90% due 11/06/2022

    250,000        251,666  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Hospitals — 0.3%

 

HCA, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
5.88% due 05/01/2023

    500,000        543,690  
    

 

 

 
Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal — 0.6%

 

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
5.63% due 11/15/2024*

  $ 250,000      $ 261,563  

Covanta Holding Corp.
Senior Notes
6.00% due 01/01/2027

    250,000        261,250  

Republic Services, Inc.
Senior Notes
5.25% due 11/15/2021

    250,000        266,384  

Waste Pro USA, Inc.
Senior Notes
5.50% due 02/15/2026*

    250,000        255,625  
    

 

 

 
       1,044,822  
    

 

 

 

Office Automation & Equipment — 0.3%

 

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
5.50% due 12/01/2024

    500,000        534,500  
    

 

 

 

Oil & Gas Drilling — 0.4%

 

Nabors Industries, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
5.10% due 09/15/2023

    500,000        441,250  

Rowan Cos., Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
4.75% due 01/15/2024

    250,000        190,000  
    

 

 

 
       631,250  
    

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production — 0.4%

 

Cimarex Energy Co.
Senior Notes
4.38% due 06/01/2024

    250,000        264,785  

W&T Offshore, Inc.
Sec. Notes
9.75% due 11/01/2023*

    250,000        239,375  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
5.75% due 03/15/2021

    250,000        251,875  
    

 

 

 
       756,035  
    

 

 

 

Oil Refining & Marketing — 0.2%

 

Phillips 66
Company Guar. Notes
4.30% due 04/01/2022

    250,000        263,300  
    

 

 

 

Pharmacy Services — 0.3%

 

CVS Health Corp.
Senior Notes
4.30% due 03/25/2028

    500,000        527,239  
    

 

 

 

Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Centers — 0.4%

 

HealthSouth Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
5.75% due 11/01/2024

    687,000        699,572  
    

 

 

 

Pipelines — 1.5%

 

Buckeye Partners LP
Senior Notes
4.13% due 12/01/2027

    250,000        220,355  

Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
3.30% due 06/01/2020

    250,000        251,685  

Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
5.80% due 06/01/2045

    250,000        293,568  
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Pipelines (continued)

 

El Paso Natural Gas Co. LLC
Company Guar. Notes
7.50% due 11/15/2026

  $ 500,000      $ 615,285  

NGPL PipeCo LLC
Senior Notes
4.38% due 08/15/2022*

    500,000        515,000  

Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp.
Senior Notes
4.50% due 12/15/2026

    500,000        532,241  

Southeast Supply Header LLC
Senior Notes
4.25% due 06/15/2024*

    250,000        258,815  
    

 

 

 
       2,686,949  
    

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.6%

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
2.75% due 01/15/2020

    200,000        200,083  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
4.60% due 04/01/2022

    250,000        263,559  

CBL & Associates LP
Company Guar. Notes
5.95% due 12/15/2026

    500,000        342,500  

CubeSmart LP
Company Guar. Notes
4.80% due 07/15/2022

    250,000        263,587  

Hospitality Properties Trust
Senior Notes
4.65% due 03/15/2024

    250,000        257,256  

Hospitality Properties Trust
Senior Notes
5.00% due 08/15/2022

    250,000        262,175  

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
5.25% due 01/15/2026

    250,000        270,685  

Physicians Realty LP
Company Guar. Notes
4.30% due 03/15/2027

    500,000        516,207  

Simon Property Group LP
Senior Notes
4.13% due 12/01/2021

    250,000        259,980  

Ventas Realty LP/Ventas Capital Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.25% due 08/15/2022

    250,000        255,669  
    

 

 

 
       2,891,701  
    

 

 

 

Rental Auto/Equipment — 0.2%

 

ERAC USA Finance LLC
Senior Notes
4.50% due 08/16/2021*

    250,000        260,613  
    

 

 

 

Savings & Loans/Thrifts — 0.0%

 

Washington Mutual Bank
Escrow Notes
5.50% due 01/15/2013†(5)

    125,000        0  
    

 

 

 

Steel-Specialty — 0.5%

 

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
Senior Notes
6.38% due 08/15/2023

    750,000        803,662  
    

 

 

 
Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

Storage/Warehousing — 0.3%

 

Mobile Mini, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
5.88% due 07/01/2024

  $ 500,000      $ 515,000  
    

 

 

 

Telecom Equipment-Fiber Optics — 0.2%

 

Corning, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.75% due 03/15/2042

    250,000        274,753  
    

 

 

 

Telecom Services — 0.3%

 

Qwest Corp.
Senior Notes
6.75% due 12/01/2021

    500,000        536,875  
    

 

 

 

Vitamins & Nutrition Products — 0.3%

 

HLF Financing SARL LLC/Herbalife International, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
7.25% due 08/15/2026*

    500,000        502,500  
    

 

 

 

Web Hosting/Design — 0.2%

 

VeriSign, Inc.
Senior Notes
5.25% due 04/01/2025

    250,000        266,875  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Corporate Bonds & Notes
(cost $36,575,005)

       38,091,193  
    

 

 

 

FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES — 1.1%

 

Agricultural Chemicals — 0.2%

 

OCI NV
Senior Sec. Notes
6.63% due 04/15/2023*

    250,000        260,000  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Commercial — 0.1%

 

ING Groep NV
Senior Notes
3.15% due 03/29/2022

    250,000        254,724  
    

 

 

 

Cellular Telecom — 0.2%

 

Vodafone Group PLC
Senior Notes
3.75% due 01/16/2024

    250,000        261,385  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Banking Institutions — 0.1%

 

UBS Group Funding Switzerland AG
Company Guar. Notes
3.49% due 05/23/2023*

    250,000        256,294  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Generation — 0.1%

 

TransAlta Corp.
Senior Notes
4.50% due 11/15/2022

    250,000        250,011  
    

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Integrated — 0.3%

 

Suncor Energy, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.00% due 11/15/2047

    500,000        518,231  
    

 

 

 

Oil-Field Services — 0.1%

 

Weatherford International, Ltd.
Company Guar. Notes
4.50% due 04/15/2022†(11)

    250,000        126,875  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Corporate Bonds & Notes
(cost $1,976,130)

       1,927,520  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 10.0%

 

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. — 2.9%

 

2.75% due 06/19/2023

  $ 250,000      $ 258,849  

3.00% due 01/01/2031

    87,684        89,925  

3.00% due 01/01/2033

    63,955        65,455  

3.00% due 04/01/2035

    45,844        46,716  

3.00% due 10/01/2042

    269,465        274,801  

3.00% due 05/01/2043

    112,696        115,051  

3.00% due 07/01/2045

    136,674        139,450  

3.50% due 07/01/2042

    99,925        103,809  

3.50% due 10/01/2042

    97,262        101,042  

3.50% due 08/01/2043

    166,100        173,279  

3.50% due 02/01/2044

    148,556        154,011  

3.50% due 08/01/2045

    191,122        199,668  

3.50% due 07/01/2046

    72,107        75,208  

3.50% due 01/01/2047

    198,469        206,344  

4.00% due 04/01/2043

    158,605        169,346  

4.00% due 10/01/2045

    169,578        180,723  

4.00% due 08/01/2047

    181,928        193,866  

4.00% due 01/01/2048

    117,057        125,116  

4.00% due 06/01/2048

    179,995        191,727  

4.50% due 11/01/2043

    91,358        99,885  

5.00% due 01/01/2034

    44,107        47,937  

5.00% due 04/01/2035

    38,347        41,959  

5.00% due 03/01/2048

    83,179        92,079  

6.00% due 05/01/2031

    9,266        10,504  

6.00% due 09/01/2032

    1,992        2,182  

7.50% due 12/01/2030

    10,176        10,525  

7.50% due 01/01/2031

    16,474        17,906  

7.50% due 02/01/2031

    1,677        1,892  

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certs.

    

Series K058, Class A2
2.65% due 08/25/2026(4)

    120,000        122,544  

Series K071, Class A2
3.29% due 11/25/2027(4)

    100,000        106,306  

Series K072, Class A2
3.44% due 12/25/2027(4)

    160,000        171,902  

Series K074, Class A2
3.60% due 01/25/2028(4)

    160,000        173,533  

Series K076, Class A2
3.90% due 04/25/2028(4)

    80,000        88,848  

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certs. VRS

    

Series K069, Class A2
3.19% due 09/25/2027(2)(4)

    70,000        73,863  

Series K075, Class A2
3.65% due 02/25/2028(2)(4)

    50,000        54,444  

Series K083, Class A2
4.05% due 09/25/2028(2)(4)

    100,000        112,328  

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. REMIC

 

Series 4127, Class EJ
2.50% due 11/15/2032(3)

    91,542        92,071  

Series 4033, Class ED
2.50% due 10/15/2036(3)

    112,495        114,008  

Series 4097, Class HI
3.00% due 08/15/2027(3)(6)

    534,821        47,078  

Series 4579, Class BA
3.00% due 01/15/2043(3)

    96,008        98,508  

Series 4343, Class DI
3.50% due 08/15/2040(3)(6)

    243,350        21,509  

Series 4786, Class DH
3.50% due 07/15/2042(3)

    50,000        51,260  
Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. (continued)

 

Series 4121, Class UI
3.50% due 10/15/2042(3)(6)

  $ 376,972      $ 63,230  

Series 4650, Class CA
3.50% due 05/15/2043(3)

    37,053        38,434  

Series 4673, Class NT
3.50% due 09/15/2043(3)

    120,000        124,007  

Series 3924, Class LB
4.00% due 05/15/2039(3)

    200,000        208,410  

Series 4135, Class DI
4.00% due 11/15/2042(3)(6)

    194,851        28,944  

Series 4808, Class DL
4.00% due 11/15/2045(3)

    30,000        32,156  

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. STRIPS

    

Series 2012-276, Class 40
4.00% due 09/15/2042(3)

    80,474        86,605  
    

 

 

 
       5,099,243  
    

 

 

 

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. — 5.6%

 

2.00% due 01/05/2022

    500,000        502,623  

2.00% due 02/01/2032

    109,381        108,307  

2.38% due 01/19/2023

    450,000        458,845  

2.50% due 06/01/2027

    101,051        101,953  

2.50% due 08/01/2028

    112,004        113,003  

2.50% due 03/01/2030

    78,884        79,537  

2.88% due 09/12/2023

    250,000        260,373  

3.00% due 04/01/2027

    30,210        30,919  

3.00% due 05/01/2029

    41,660        42,700  

3.00% due 03/01/2030

    90,445        92,699  

3.00% due 08/01/2031

    127,808        131,004  

3.00% due 10/01/2036

    96,321        98,453  

3.00% due 10/01/2042

    101,037        103,153  

3.00% due 11/01/2042

    166,620        170,104  

3.00% due 12/01/2042

    241,042        246,022  

3.00% due 02/01/2043

    89,031        91,001  

3.00% due 04/01/2043

    137,589        139,706  

3.00% due 06/01/2043

    163,193        166,610  

3.00% due 08/01/2043

    129,011        131,710  

3.00% due 07/01/2046

    196,133        199,391  

3.00% due 12/01/2046

    81,880        83,240  

3.50% due 08/01/2031

    61,124        63,402  

3.50% due 02/01/2033

    115,184        120,123  

3.50% due 01/01/2036

    145,108        149,699  

3.50% due 09/01/2042

    104,872        109,145  

3.50% due 11/01/2042

    137,618        143,462  

3.50% due 02/01/2043

    49,150        51,467  

3.50% due 05/01/2043

    117,780        123,336  

3.50% due 09/01/2044

    70,839        74,174  

3.50% due 11/01/2044

    122,207        128,415  

3.50% due 03/01/2045

    121,570        126,596  

3.50% due 06/01/2045

    59,812        62,631  

3.50% due 09/01/2045

    64,571        67,315  

3.50% due 11/01/2045

    140,999        147,208  

3.50% due 03/01/2046

    90,349        94,605  

3.50% due 04/01/2046

    143,272        150,022  

3.50% due 03/01/2047

    141,961        148,506  

3.50% due 10/01/2047

    174,591        181,180  

4.00% due 09/01/2038

    54,764        57,102  

4.00% due 09/01/2040

    132,808        140,064  

4.00% due 08/01/2043

    145,588        155,598  

4.00% due 04/01/2044

    169,091        180,710  

4.00% due 08/01/2044

    108,768        116,213  

4.00% due 10/01/2044

    150,071        157,224  

4.00% due 12/01/2044

    87,090        93,075  
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued)

 

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. (continued)

 

4.00% due 09/01/2045

  $ 68,146      $ 72,829  

4.00% due 05/01/2046

    166,543        177,371  

4.00% due 07/01/2046

    73,030        78,047  

4.00% due 08/01/2046

    144,210        152,610  

4.00% due 07/01/2047

    82,356        88,007  

4.00% due 10/01/2047

    85,784        91,353  

4.00% due 12/01/2047

    86,215        92,131  

4.00% due 02/01/2048

    89,959        95,688  

4.00% due 03/01/2049

    98,112        104,782  

4.50% due 03/01/2041

    158,630        170,366  

4.50% due 09/01/2043

    298,809        325,882  

4.50% due 12/01/2044

    140,332        153,045  

4.50% due 11/01/2045

    157,407        170,798  

4.50% due 08/01/2048

    141,475        153,485  

4.50% due 09/01/2048

    187,771        204,242  

5.00% due 02/01/2040

    110,080        121,481  

5.00% due 07/01/2041

    134,933        148,923  

5.00% due 02/01/2044

    131,620        144,462  

6.00% due 05/01/2031

    4,176        4,725  

6.50% due 09/01/2024

    7,297        8,094  

6.50% due 09/01/2025

    1,762        1,954  

6.50% due 11/01/2025

    2,843        3,153  

6.50% due 05/01/2026

    8,479        9,405  

6.50% due 11/01/2027

    131        146  

6.50% due 01/01/2032

    2,965        3,288  

7.00% due 05/01/2029

    3,646        4,098  

7.00% due 09/01/2029

    4,646        4,698  

7.00% due 01/01/2031

    1,801        1,897  

7.50% due 01/01/2031

    4,999        5,321  

7.50% due 02/01/2031

    1,279        1,309  

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC VRS

    

Series 2015-38, Class AS
1.70% due 06/25/2045(2)(3)(6)

    254,470        16,346  

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC

 

Series 2013-2, Class BI
2.50% due 02/25/2028(3)(6)

    315,994        22,306  

Series 2017-54, Class IO
3.00% due 07/25/2032(3)(6)

    302,012        36,198  

Series 2016-62, Class IA
3.00% due 10/25/2040(3)(6)

    357,678        27,789  

Series 2016-92, Class A
3.00% due 04/25/2042(3)

    81,151        82,280  

Series 2016-100, Class DA
3.00% due 02/25/2043(3)

    58,574        60,041  

Series 2016-38, Class NA
3.00% due 01/25/2046(3)

    182,705        186,451  

Series 2016-4, Class LI
3.50% due 02/25/2036(3)(6)

    394,290        49,251  

Series 2015-20, Class EH
3.50% due 11/25/2042(3)

    200,000        210,970  

Series 2017-66, Class C
3.50% due 08/25/2045(3)

    60,000        62,795  

Series 2018-67, Class IO
3.50% due 03/25/2048(3)(6)

    268,542        20,193  

Series 2015-12, Class BY
4.00% due 03/25/2045(3)

    100,000        113,115  

Series 2017-22, Class DZ
4.00% due 04/25/2047(3)

    76,326        85,291  

Series 2015-18, Class IA
4.50% due 04/25/2045(3)(6)

    327,760        67,055  

Series 2002-16, Class TM
7.00% due 04/25/2032(3)

    61,067        69,884  
    

 

 

 
     9,896,180  
    

 

 

 
Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

     Value
(Note 2)
 

Government National Mtg. Assoc. — 1.5%

 

3.00% due 11/15/2042

  $ 211,890      $ 217,157  

3.00% due 02/15/2043

    151,239        154,998  

3.50% due 09/15/2042

    111,294        115,550  

3.50% due 05/15/2043

    59,846        62,143  

3.50% due 09/20/2045

    121,145        125,417  

3.50% due 06/20/2046

    147,431        152,469  

3.50% due 05/20/2047

    88,326        91,830  

3.50% due 11/20/2047

    93,428        96,520  

4.00% due 10/20/2044

    124,623        130,991  

4.00% due 07/20/2047

    87,068        90,947  

4.50% due 05/15/2039

    36,266        39,094  

5.50% due 07/20/2033

    67,102        73,431  

6.00% due 07/20/2033

    45,881        52,582  

6.50% due 12/15/2023

    6,485        7,125  

6.50% due 03/20/2027

    411        411  

6.50% due 04/20/2027

    5,866        6,083  

7.00% due 12/15/2022

    1,318        1,320  

7.00% due 12/15/2023

    1,240        1,317  

7.00% due 04/15/2028

    8,372        8,549  

7.50% due 08/15/2030

    11,570        11,723  

7.50% due 09/15/2030

    3,772        3,880  

7.50% due 01/15/2031

    8,525        9,603  

Government National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC VRS

 

Series 2018-99, Class IO
0.52% due 06/16/2060(2)(4)(6)

    395,957        22,248  

Series 2013-101, Class IO
0.56% due 10/16/2054(2)(4)(6)

    1,940,459        56,608  

Series 2017-157, Class IO
0.57% due 12/16/2059(2)(4)(6)

    972,275        54,083  

Series 2013-97, Class IO
0.59% due 02/16/2060(2)(4)(6)

    983,085        58,645  

Series 2013-57, Class IO
0.69% due 06/16/2054(2)(4)(6)

    2,052,296        62,692  

Series 2013-30, Class IO
0.79% due 09/16/2053(2)(4)(6)

    1,284,193        52,752  

Series 2014-135, Class IO
0.81% due 01/16/2056(2)(4)(6)

    648,831        32,123  

Series 2013-40, Class IO
0.82% due 06/16/2054(2)(4)(6)

    1,007,285        41,501  

Series 2012-139, Class IO
0.84% due 02/16/2053(2)(4)(6)

    3,116,810        170,321  

Series 2018-25, Class IO
0.90% due 06/16/2045(2)(4)(6)

    1,291,864        65,461  

Series 2013-80, Class IO
0.92% due 03/16/2052(2)(4)(6)

    1,083,637        63,556  

Series 2013-68, Class IO
0.98% due 02/16/2046(2)(4)(6)

    679,556        33,081  

Government National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC

 

Series 2017-51, Class AH
2.60% due 05/16/2059(4)

    97,085        96,016  

Series 2017-190, Class AD
2.60% due 03/16/2060(4)

    96,432        95,396  

Series 2015-63, Class ZB
3.25% due 05/20/2045(3)

    91,773        93,578  

Series 2012-3, Class LA
3.50% due 03/20/2038(3)

    25,844        25,914  

Series 2018-155, Class LM
3.50% due 11/20/2045(3)

    70,000        71,619  

Series 2017-87, Class IO
4.00% due 01/20/2046(3)(6)

    164,917        21,970  
    

 

 

 
     2,570,704  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agencies
(cost $17,717,970)

       17,566,127  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description  

    

Principal
Amount

    Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT TREASURIES — 0.9%

 

United States Treasury Bonds — 0.3%

 

2.25% due 08/15/2046

  $ 250,000     $ 236,192  

3.00% due 11/15/2044

    250,000       273,125  

6.25% due 08/15/2023

    80,000       94,256  
   

 

 

 
    603,573  
   

 

 

 

United States Treasury Notes — 0.6%

 

1.13% due 12/31/2019

    200,000       199,031  

1.13% due 03/31/2020

    240,000       238,425  

2.00% due 02/15/2025

    220,000       222,234  

2.13% due 12/31/2022

    80,000       81,091  

2.75% due 07/31/2023

    200,000       207,922  

3.13% due 05/15/2021

    100,000       102,461  
   

 

 

 
    1,051,164  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Treasuries
(cost $1,654,346)

      1,654,737  
   

 

 

 

LOANS(7)(8)(9) — 0.4%

 

Computer Software — 0.3%

 

Ivanti Software, Inc. FRS
2nd Lien
11.42% (1 ML+9.00%)
due 01/20/2025

    500,000       490,000  
   

 

 

 

Pipelines — 0.1%

 

BCP Renaissance Parent LLC FRS
BTL-B
6.08% (3 ML+3.50%)
due 10/31/2024

    247,500       246,351  
   

 

 

 

Total Loans
(cost $741,232)

      736,351  
   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investment Securities
(cost $155,041,801)

      173,343,271  
   

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 1.4%

 

Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., bearing interest at 0.50%, dated 06/28/2019, to be repurchased 07/01/2019 in the amount of $2,450,102 collateralized by $1,640,000 of United States Treasury Notes, bearing interest at 2.38% due 01/15/2025 and having an approximate value of $2,502,619
(cost $2,450,000)

    2,450,000       2,450,000  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(cost $157,491,801)(10)

    99.7     175,793,271  

Other assets less liabilities

    0.3       588,780  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

    100.0   $ 176,382,051  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Non-income producing security
*   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The Portfolio has no right to demand registration of these securities. At June 30, 2019, the aggregate value of these securities was $8,358,481 representing 4.7% of net assets.
(1)   Perpetual maturity - maturity date reflects the next call date.
(2)   Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(3)   Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
(4)   Commercial Mortgage Backed Security
(5)   Securities classified as Level 3 (see Note 2).
(6)   Interest Only
(7)   The Portfolio invests in senior loans which generally pay interest at rates which are periodically re-determined by reference to a base lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally either the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks, such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the prime rate offered by one or more major United States banks, or the certificate of deposit rate. Senior loans are generally considered to be restrictive in that the Portfolio is ordinarily contractually obligated to receive approval from the Agent Bank and/or borrower prior to the disposition of a senior loan.
(8)   Senior loans in the Portfolio are generally subject to mandatory and/or optional prepayment. Because of these mandatory prepayment conditions and because there may be significant economic incentives for a borrower to prepay, prepayments may occur. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown.
(9)   All loans in the Portfolio were purchased through assignment agreements unless otherwise indicated
(10)   See Note 6 for cost of investments on a tax basis.
(11)   Security in default of interest.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

NYSE — New York Stock Exchange

REMIC — Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

STRIPS — Separate trading of registered interest and principal of securities

TSX — Toronto Stock Exchange

FRS — Floating Rate Security

VRS — Variable Rate Security

The rates shown on FRS and VRS are the current interest rates at June 30, 2019 and unless noted otherwise, the dates are the original maturity dates.

Index Legend

1 ML — 1 Month USD LIBOR

3 ML — 3 Month USD LIBOR    

 

 

 

 
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The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2019 (see Note 2):

 

      Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 - Other
Observable  Inputs
    Level 3 -  Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Total  

ASSETS:

          

Investments at Value:*

          

Common Stocks

   $ 97,550,451      $ 104,577 **    $      $ 97,655,028  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     7,599,300                     7,599,300  

Preferred Securities/Capital Securities

            517,375              517,375  

Asset Backed Securities

            7,595,640              7,595,640  

U.S. Corporate Bonds & Notes:

          

Independent Power Producers

            107,450       0        107,450  

Savings & Loans/Thrifts . . . . . . . . . .

                  0        0  

Other Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

            37,983,743              37,983,743  

Foreign Corporate Bonds & Notes

            1,927,520              1,927,520  

U.S. Government Agencies

            17,566,127              17,566,127  

U.S. Government Treasuries

            1,654,737              1,654,737  

Loans

            736,351              736,351  

Repurchase Agreements

            2,450,000              2,450,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments at Value

   $ 105,149,751      $ 70,643,520     $ 0      $ 175,793,271  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   For a detailed presentation of investments, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.
**   Represents foreign equity securities that have been fair valued in accordance with pricing procedures approved by the Board (see Note 2).

At the beginning and end of the reporting period, Level 3 investments in securities were not considered a material portion of the Fund. There were no Level 3 transfers during the reporting period.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO PROFILE — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Industry Allocation*

 

E-Commerce/Products

     10.0

Medical-Biomedical/Gene

     7.0  

Internet Content-Entertainment

     6.0  

Enterprise Software/Service

     5.4  

Medical Products

     4.3  

Applications Software

     3.8  

Multimedia

     3.4  

Electronic Components-Semiconductors

     3.2  

Commercial Services-Finance

     2.7  

Beverages-Non-alcoholic

     2.6  

E-Commerce/Services

     2.5  

Resorts/Theme Parks

     2.4  

Finance-Credit Card

     2.4  

Computer Software

     2.4  

Commercial Services

     2.3  

Dental Supplies & Equipment

     2.3  

Repurchase Agreements

     2.1  

Food-Misc./Diversified

     1.9  

Software Tools

     1.9  

Schools

     1.9  

Patient Monitoring Equipment

     1.9  

Office Automation & Equipment

     1.8  

Internet Content-Information/News

     1.7  

Web Portals/ISP

     1.6  

Aerospace/Defense-Equipment

     1.6  

Diagnostic Equipment

     1.6  

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production

     1.5  

Recreational Centers

     1.4  

Retail-Floor Coverings

     1.3  

Retail-Apparel/Shoe

     1.3  

Internet Application Software

     1.2  

Medical-Drugs

     1.1  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

     1.1  

Transport-Rail

     1.1  

Building-Residential/Commercial

     1.0  

Cruise Lines

     1.0  

Aerospace/Defense

     1.0  

Security Services

     1.0  

Healthcare Safety Devices

     0.9  

Apparel Manufacturers

     0.9  

Web Hosting/Design

     0.9  

Machinery-General Industrial

     0.9  

Drug Delivery Systems

     0.7  

Hotels/Motels

     0.6  

Medical Instruments

     0.5  

Entertainment Software

     0.3  

Veterinary Diagnostics

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     100.5
  

 

 

 

 

*   Calculated as a percentage of net assets
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Security Description   Shares          
Value
(Note 2)
 

COMMON STOCKS — 97.6%

 

Aerospace/Defense — 1.0%

 

Raytheon Co.

    86,754      $ 15,084,786  
    

 

 

 

Aerospace/Defense-Equipment — 1.6%

 

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

    130,439        24,669,928  
    

 

 

 

Apparel Manufacturers — 0.9%

 

Under Armour, Inc., Class A†

    141,876        3,596,557  

Under Armour, Inc., Class C†

    458,638        10,181,763  
    

 

 

 
       13,778,320  
    

 

 

 

Applications Software — 3.6%

 

ServiceNow, Inc.†

    204,649        56,190,476  
    

 

 

 

Beverages-Non-alcoholic — 2.6%

 

Monster Beverage Corp.†

    623,815        39,818,111  
    

 

 

 

Building-Residential/Commercial — 1.0%

 

Lennar Corp., Class A

    325,536        15,775,475  
    

 

 

 

Commercial Services — 2.3%

 

CoStar Group, Inc.†

    64,226        35,585,058  
    

 

 

 

Commercial Services-Finance — 2.7%

 

PayPal Holdings, Inc.†

    226,261        25,897,834  

Square, Inc., Class A†

    227,053        16,468,154  
    

 

 

 
       42,365,988  
    

 

 

 

Computer Software — 2.4%

 

Splunk, Inc.†

    294,575        37,042,806  
    

 

 

 

Cruise Lines — 1.0%

 

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd.†

    281,870        15,116,688  
    

 

 

 

Dental Supplies & Equipment — 2.3%

 

Align Technology, Inc.†

    128,907        35,281,846  
    

 

 

 

Diagnostic Equipment — 1.6%

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    83,932        24,649,150  
    

 

 

 

Drug Delivery Systems — 0.7%

 

DexCom, Inc.†

    76,578        11,474,448  
    

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Products — 9.8%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.†

    69,711        132,006,841  

Wayfair, Inc., Class A†

    135,137        19,730,002  
    

 

 

 
       151,736,843  
    

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Services — 2.1%

 

TripAdvisor, Inc.†

    257,651        11,926,665  

Uber Technologies, Inc.†(1)

    462,320        20,510,257  
    

 

 

 
       32,436,922  
    

 

 

 

Electronic Components-Semiconductors — 3.2%

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.†

    921,428        27,983,768  

Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.

    888,046        21,197,658  
    

 

 

 
       49,181,426  
    

 

 

 

Enterprise Software/Service — 5.4%

 

Guidewire Software, Inc.†

    332,972        33,756,701  

Workday, Inc., Class A†

    244,911        50,348,804  
    

 

 

 
       84,105,505  
    

 

 

 

Entertainment Software — 0.3%

 

DraftKings, Inc.†(1)(2)

    1,438,464        3,941,391  
    

 

 

 

Finance-Credit Card — 2.4%

 

American Express Co.

    303,904        37,513,910  
    

 

 

 

Food-Misc./Diversified — 1.9%

 

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

    465,198        29,474,945  
    

 

 

 
Security Description   Shares          
Value
(Note 2)
 

Healthcare Safety Devices — 0.9%

 

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.†

    224,636      $ 14,493,515  
    

 

 

 

Hotels/Motels — 0.6%

 

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.†

    310,892        9,892,583  
    

 

 

 

Internet Application Software — 1.2%

 

Zendesk, Inc.†

    204,417        18,199,245  
    

 

 

 

Internet Content-Entertainment — 6.0%

 

Netflix, Inc.†

    161,384        59,279,571  

Pinterest, Inc., Class A†

    1,124,783        30,616,593  

Pinterest, Inc., Class B†(1)

    130,313        3,436,765  
    

 

 

 
       93,332,929  
    

 

 

 

Internet Content-Information/News — 1.7%

 

Spotify Technology SA†

    182,401        26,670,674  
    

 

 

 

Machinery-General Industrial — 0.9%

 

IDEX Corp.

    78,471        13,507,998  
    

 

 

 

Medical Instruments — 0.5%

 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.†

    13,621        7,144,896  
    

 

 

 

Medical Products — 4.3%

 

Haemonetics Corp.†

    322,603        38,822,045  

Penumbra, Inc.†

    169,569        27,131,040  
    

 

 

 
       65,953,085  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Biomedical/Gene — 7.0%

 

Bluebird Bio, Inc.†

    25,051        3,186,487  

Exact Sciences Corp.†

    524,644        61,928,978  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    181,673        12,273,828  

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.†

    235,129        15,111,741  

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.†

    88,905        16,277,616  
    

 

 

 
       108,778,650  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Drugs — 1.1%

 

Galapagos NV†

    119,321        15,392,888  

Galapagos NV ADR†

    16,967        2,187,555  
    

 

 

 
       17,580,443  
    

 

 

 

Multimedia — 3.4%

 

Walt Disney Co.

    370,475        51,733,129  
    

 

 

 

Office Automation & Equipment — 1.8%

 

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A†

    134,925        28,265,438  
    

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production — 1.5%

 

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

    113,036        12,317,533  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    112,826        10,510,870  
    

 

 

 
       22,828,403  
    

 

 

 

Patient Monitoring Equipment — 1.9%

 

Insulet Corp.†

    240,824        28,749,569  
    

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 1.1%

 

Crown Castle International Corp.

    133,286        17,373,830  
    

 

 

 

Recreational Centers — 1.4%

 

Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A†

    298,140        21,597,262  
    

 

 

 

Resorts/Theme Parks — 2.4%

 

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

    169,312        16,321,677  

Vail Resorts, Inc.

    95,896        21,402,069  
    

 

 

 
       37,723,746  
    

 

 

 

Retail-Apparel/Shoe — 1.3%

 

Burlington Stores, Inc.†

    113,885        19,377,533  
    

 

 

 

Retail-Floor Coverings — 1.3%

 

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A†

    487,363        20,420,510  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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Security Description   Shares      Value
(Note 2)
 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

 

Schools — 1.9%

 

2U, Inc.†

    256,837      $ 9,667,345  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.†

    166,362        19,467,681  
    

 

 

 
       29,135,026  
    

 

 

 

Security Services — 1.0%

 

Brink’s Co.

    185,081        15,024,876  
    

 

 

 

Software Tools — 1.9%

 

VMware, Inc., Class A

    174,272        29,140,021  
    

 

 

 

Transport-Rail — 1.1%

 

CSX Corp.

    223,069        17,258,849  
    

 

 

 

Veterinary Diagnostics — 0.1%

 

Elanco Animal Health, Inc.†

    28,086        949,307  
    

 

 

 

Web Hosting/Design — 0.9%

 

GoDaddy, Inc., Class A†

    193,583        13,579,847  
    

 

 

 

Web Portals/ISP — 1.6%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A†

    22,852        24,744,146  
    

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost $1,223,093,617)

       1,508,679,532  
    

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITIES — 0.8%

 

Advertising Services — 0.0%

 

Nanigans, Inc., Series B†(1)(2)

    126,818        350,018  
    

 

 

 

Applications Software — 0.2%

 

Magic Leap, Inc., Series C†(1)(2)

    93,690        2,529,630  
    

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Products — 0.2%

 

One Kings Lane Inc., Escrow†(2)

    291,563        46,650  

The Honest Co., Inc., Series C†(1)(2)

    97,634        3,180,916  
    

 

 

 
       3,227,566  
    

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Services — 0.4%

 

Airbnb, Inc., Series E†(1)(2)

    46,491        6,010,356  
    

 

 

 

Total Convertible Preferred Securities
(cost $10,585,279)

       12,117,570  
    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investment Securities
(cost $1,233,678,896)

       1,520,797,102  
    

 

 

 
Security Description   Principal
Amount
    Value
(Note 2)
 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 2.1%

 

Bank of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

  $ 6,520,000     $ 6,520,000  

Barclays Capital, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

    5,430,000       5,430,000  

BNP Paribas SA Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

    6,520,000       6,520,000  

Deutsche Bank AG Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

    5,990,000       5,990,000  

RBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

    7,185,000       7,185,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements
(cost $31,645,000)

      31,645,000  
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(cost $1,265,323,896)(4)

    100.5     1,552,442,102  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (0.5     (7,035,635
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

    100.0   $ 1,545,406,467  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 †   Non-income producing security
(1)   Denotes a restricted security that: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”); (b) is subject to a contractual restriction on public sales; or (c) is otherwise subject to a restriction on sales by operation of applicable law. Restricted securities are valued pursuant to Note 2. Certain restricted securities held by the Portfolio may not be sold except in exempt transactions or in a public offering registered under the 1933 Act. The Portfolio has no right to demand registration of these securities. The risk of investing in certain restricted securities is greater than the risk of investing in the securities of widely held, publicly traded companies. To the extent applicable, lack of a secondary market and resale restrictions may result in the inability of a Portfolio to sell a security at a fair price and may substantially delay the sale of the security. In addition, certain restricted securities may exhibit greater price volatility than securities for which secondary markets exist. As of June 30, 2019, the Portfolio held the following restricted securities:

 

 

Description

   Acquisition
Date
     Shares      Acquisition
Cost
     Value      Value
Per Share
     % of Net
Assets
 
Common Stocks                  

DraftKings, Inc.

     07/16/2015        640,163      $ 2,337,660           
     07/17/2015        23,563        86,045           
     08/11/2015        774,738        2,996,033           
     

 

 

    

 

 

          
        1,438,464      $ 5,419,738      $ 3,941,391      $ 2.74        0.26
     

 

 

    

 

 

          

Pinterest, Inc., Class B

     03/19/2015        130,313        2,806,594        3,436,765        26.37        0.22  

Uber Technologies, Inc.

     06/05/2014        462,320        7,171,993        20,510,257        44.36        1.33  
Convertible Preferred Securities                  

Airbnb, Inc., Series E

     06/24/2015        46,491        4,328,052        6,010,356        129.28        0.39  

The Honest Co., Inc., Series C

     08/20/2014        97,634        2,641,712        3,180,916        32.58        0.21  

Magic Leap, Inc., Series C

     12/28/2015        93,690        2,157,962        2,529,630        27.00        0.16  

Nanigans, Inc., Series B

     03/16/2015        126,818        1,384,662        350,018        2.76        0.02  
           

 

 

       

 

 

 
            $ 39,959,333           2.59
           

 

 

       

 

 

 
(2)   Securities classified as Level 3 (see Note 2).
(3)   See Note 2 for details of Joint Repurchase Agreements.
(4)   See Note 6 for cost of investments on a tax basis.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2019 (see Note 2):

 

      Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted  Prices
     Level 2 - Other
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 -  Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Total  

ASSETS:

           

Investments at Value:*

           

Common Stocks:

           

E-Commerce/Services

   $ 11,926,665      $ 20,510,257      $      $ 32,436,922  

Entertainment Software

                   3,941,391        3,941,391  

Internet Content-Entertainment

     89,896,164        3,436,765               93,332,929  

Other Industries

     1,378,968,290                      1,378,968,290  

Convertible Preferred Securities

                   12,117,570        12,117,570  

Repurchase Agreements

            31,645,000               31,645,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments at Value

   $ 1,480,791,119      $ 55,592,022      $ 16,058,961      $ 1,552,442,102  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   For a detailed presentation of investments, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

 

      Common
Stocks
    Convertible
Preferred
Securities
 

Balance as of 12/31/2018

   $ 3,792,096     $ 34,312,478  

Accrued discounts

            

Accrued premiums

            

Realized Gain

     138,495        

Realized Loss

            

Change in unrealized appreciation(1) .

     273,941       2,109,348  

Change in unrealized depreciation(1) .

     (124,646     (14,325,669

Net Purchases

            

Net Sales

     (138,495     (9,978,587

Transfers into Level 3

            

Transfers out of Level 3

            
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of 06/30/2019

   $ 3,941,391     $ 12,117,570  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   The total change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to Level 3 investments still held at June 30, 2019 includes:

 

     Common
Stocks
     Convertible
Preferred
Securities
 
   $ 273,941      $ 1,027,060  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements:

 

Description   Value at
06/30/2019
  Valuation
Technique(s)
  Unobservable Input(1)   Range (weighted average)

Common Stocks

  $3,941,391   Market Approach   2020 Estimated Revenue Multiple*   2.50x
            Discount for Lack of Marketability   10.0%

Convertible Preferred Securities

  $2,529,630   Market Approach   Market Transaction Price*   $27.00
  $6,010,356   Market Approach   Last Twelve Months Revenue Multiple*   10.05x
      2021 Estimated Revenue Multiple*   4.90x-6.90x (5.90x)
      2021 Estimated Gross Profit Multiple*   5.50x
      2022 Estimated Revenue Multiple*   4.30x
      2022 Estimated Gross Profit Multiple*   4.90x
      2023 Estimated Revenue Multiple*   3.90x
      2023 Estimated Gross Profit Multiple*   4.40x
          Discount for Lack of Marketability   10%-15% (11.7%)

 

 

 

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Description   Value at
06/30/2019
  Valuation
Technique(s)
  Unobservable Input(1)   Range (weighted average)
  $3,180,916   Market Approach with   2019 Estimated Revenue Multiple*   2.71x
    Option Pricing Method (“OPM”)   Discount for Lack of Marketability   10.00%
    OPM assumptions:  
     

Volatility*

  16.5%
     

Term to liquidity event in years

  3.00
         

Risk-free rate

  1.71%
  $350,018   Market Approach with   Last Twelve Months Revenue Multiple*   1.20x
    Option Pricing Method (“OPM”) and Cost Approach   Discount for Lack of Marketability   10.00%
    OPM assumptions:  
   

Volatility*

  59.6%
   

Term to liquidity event in years

  3.00
     

Risk-free rate

  1.71%
          Abandoment Value*   $0.000000
  $46,650   Income Approach   Future Cash Flows*   $0.16
          Discount for Potential Claims   50.0%

 

(1)   The significant unobservable inputs regarding the Level 3 securities in the table above are attributable to private securities and include assumptions made from non-public financial statements, private transactions, and/or market comparables. For those unobservable inputs indicated with *, a significant increase (decrease) in any of those inputs in isolation may result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement, while the remaining unobservable inputs have a inverse relationship.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO PROFILE — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Industry Allocation*

 

United States Treasury Notes

     20.7

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp.

     16.3  

Federal National Mtg. Assoc.

     11.7  

Diversified Financial Services

     9.3  

United States Treasury Bonds

     8.5  

Banks-Commercial

     5.4  

Diversified Banking Institutions

     4.6  

Repurchase Agreements

     3.5  

Government National Mtg. Assoc.

     3.1  

Municipal Bonds & Notes

     2.4  

U.S. Government Treasuries

     1.5  

Electric-Integrated

     1.4  

Sovereign

     1.1  

Banks-Super Regional

     0.9  

Uniform Mtg. Backed Securities

     0.9  

Brewery

     0.8  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

     0.8  

Medical-Drugs

     0.7  

Insurance-Multi-line

     0.6  

Cable/Satellite TV

     0.6  

Medical Labs & Testing Services

     0.5  

Gas-Distribution

     0.5  

Medical-Hospitals

     0.5  

E-Commerce/Products

     0.5  

Electric-Distribution

     0.4  

Transport-Services

     0.4  

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production

     0.3  

Enterprise Software/Service

     0.3  

Insurance-Mutual

     0.3  

Applications Software

     0.3  

Banks-Fiduciary

     0.3  

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks

     0.2  

Internet Application Software

     0.2  

Cellular Telecom

     0.2  

Computers

     0.2  

Medical-HMO

     0.2  

Diversified Manufacturing Operations

     0.2  

Resolution Funding Corp

     0.2  

Schools

     0.2  

Special Purpose Entities

     0.1  

Oil Companies-Integrated

     0.1  

Water

     0.1  

Building Societies

     0.1  

Medical Instruments

     0.1  

Multimedia

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     101.3
  

 

 

 

Credit Quality†#

 

Aaa

     71.8

Aa

     6.6  

A

     12.6  

Baa

     3.9  

Not Rated@

     5.1  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

  Source: Moody’s
#   Calculated as a percentage of total debt issues
@   Represents debt issues that either have no rating, or the rating is unavailable from the data source.
*   Calculated as a percentage of net assets
 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES — 9.3%

 

Diversified Financial Services — 9.3%

 

Aaset Trust
Series 2019-1, Class A
3.84% due 05/15/2039*(1)

  $ 650,000      $ 649,999  

Ajax Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2017-B, Class A
3.16% due 09/25/2056*(2)

    4,469,937        4,500,709  

Angel Oak Mtg. Trust I LLC VRS
Series 2019-2, Class A1
3.63% due 03/25/2049*(2)(3)

    1,701,521        1,723,509  

Angel Oak Mtg. Trust I LLC VRS
Series 2018-3, Class A1
3.65% due 09/25/2048*(2)(3)

    3,717,069        3,759,769  

Angel Oak Mtg. Trust LLC VRS
Series 2017-3, Class A1
2.71% due 11/25/2047*(2)(3)

    502,130        502,072  

Apidos CLO FRS
Series 2013-16A, Class A1R
3.57% (3 ML+0.98%)
due 01/19/2025*(4)

    1,192,547        1,192,329  

Apidos CLO FRS
Series 2015-22A, Class A1
4.09% (3 ML+1.50%)
due 10/20/2027*(4)

    3,000,000        3,005,169  

ARI Fleet Lease Trust
Series 2018-A, Class A2
2.55% due 10/15/2026*

    1,002,192        1,002,777  

ARI Fleet Lease Trust
Series 2018-B, Class A2
3.22% due 08/16/2027*

    1,535,000        1,548,471  

Bayview Koitere Fund Trust VRS
Series 2017-RT4, Class A
3.50% due 07/28/2057*(2)

    2,105,851        2,149,751  

Benefit Street Partners, Ltd. FRS
Series 2016-9A, Class AR
3.70% (3 ML+1.11%)
due 07/20/2031*(4)

    795,000        789,091  

Canadian Pacer Auto Receivables Trust Series 2017-1A, Class A3
2.05% due 03/19/2021*

    938,912        937,551  

Canadian Pacer Auto Receivables Trust Series 2018-2A, Class A2A
3.00% due 06/21/2021*

    698,607        700,740  

Canadian Pacer Auto Receivables Trust Series 2018-2A, Class A3
3.27% due 12/19/2022*

    230,000        234,353  

Castlelake Aircraft Securitization Trust
Series 2019-1A, Class A
3.97% due 04/15/2039*

    1,251,070        1,253,184  

Chesapeake Funding II LLC
Series 2017-2A, Class A1
1.99% due 05/15/2029*

    1,612,088        1,608,200  

Chesapeake Funding II LLC
Series 2017-4A, Class A1
2.12% due 11/15/2029*

    3,415,257        3,405,139  

Chesapeake Funding II LLC
Series 2018-2A, Class A1
3.23% due 08/15/2030*

    1,779,073        1,802,601  

Cloud Pass-Through Trust VRS
Series 2019-1A, Class CLOU
3.55% due 12/05/2022*(2)

    1,877,530        1,902,109  
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

 

Colombia Cent, Ltd. FRS
Series 2018-27A, Class A1
3.73% (3 ML+1.15%)
due 10/25/2028*(4)

  $ 1,820,000      $ 1,821,077  

COLT Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2018-1, Class A1
2.93% due 02/25/2048*(2)(3)

    831,398        829,795  

COLT Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2019-2, Class A1
3.34% due 05/25/2049*(2)(3)

    745,989        757,824  

COLT Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2018-3, Class A1
3.69% due 10/26/2048*(2)(3)

    904,301        916,804  

COMM Mtg. Trust
Series 2012-CR2, Class A4
3.15% due 08/15/2045(5)

    1,020,000        1,041,493  

Daimler Trucks Retail Trust
Series 2019-1, Class A2
2.77% due 04/15/2021*

    1,275,000        1,277,149  

Deephaven Residential Mtg. Trust VRS Series 2017-3A, Class A1
2.58% due 10/25/2047*(2)(3)

    569,389        567,992  

Deephaven Residential Mtg. Trust VRS Series 2018-1A, Class A1
2.98% due 12/25/2057*(2)(3)

    942,557        944,966  

Deephaven Residential Mtg. Trust VRS Series 2019-2A, Class A1
3.56% due 04/25/2059*(2)(3)

    759,609        767,747  

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC
Series 2017-3, Class A2
2.13% due 05/22/2023*

    1,331,413        1,329,032  

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC
Series 2018-1, Class A2
2.87% due 10/20/2023*

    1,593,509        1,601,045  

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC
Series 2018-3, Class A2
3.38% due 05/20/2024*

    2,320,000        2,350,628  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust
Series 2017-3A, Class A1
2.00% due 03/15/2022*

    454,479        454,001  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust
Series 2017-3A, Class A2
2.41% due 12/15/2022*

    1,265,000        1,265,423  

First Investors Auto Owner Trust
Series 2016-1A, Class C
3.41% due 04/18/2022*

    1,320,000        1,324,685  

Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust
Series 2013-2, Class A
2.09% due 03/15/2022*

    590,000        588,964  

GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2018-1, Class A3
2.60% due 06/15/2021*

    1,290,000        1,293,669  

GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC
Series 2018-1, Class A4
2.83% due 06/17/2024*

    820,000        829,034  

Hertz Fleet Lease Funding LP
Series 2019-1, Class A2
2.70% due 01/10/2033*

    3,575,000        3,605,198  
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (continued)

 

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

 

Horizon Aircraft Finance II, Ltd.
Series 2019-1, Class A
3.72% due 07/15/2039*

  $ 480,000      $ 479,998  

Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust
Series 2018-A, Class A2A
2.55% due 08/17/2020*

    1,922,114        1,922,120  

Madison Park Funding, Ltd. FRS
Series 2018-30A, Class A
3.35% (3 ML+0.75%)
due 04/15/2029*(4)

    8,000,000        7,900,528  

Madison Park Funding, Ltd. FRS
Series 2013-11A, Class AR
3.75% (3 ML+1.16%)
due 07/23/2029*(4)

    4,300,000        4,297,781  

Magnetite, Ltd. FRS
Series 2012-7A, Class A1R2
3.40% (3 ML+0.80%)
due 01/15/2028*(4)

    5,535,000        5,473,296  

Magnetite, Ltd. FRS
Series 2016-18A, Class AR
3.60% (3 ML+1.08%)
due 11/15/2028*(4)

    2,878,000        2,874,449  

Master Credit Card Trust FRS
Series 2017-3, Class A
2.87% (1 ML+0.49%)
due 07/21/2024*

    4,730,000        4,721,953  

MetLife Securitization Trust VRS
Series 2017-1A, Class A
3.00% due 04/25/2055*(2)(3)

    1,415,219        1,428,556  

Mill City Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2016-1, Class A1
2.50% due 04/25/2057*(2)

    529,091        528,605  

Mill City Mtg. Loan Trust VRS
Series 2017-3, Class A1
2.75% due 01/25/2061*(2)

    1,567,228        1,573,393  

MMAF Equipment Finance LLC
Series 2017-B, Class A3
2.21% due 10/17/2022*

    1,835,000        1,834,534  

Nationstar HECM Loan Trust VRS
Series 2018-1A, Class A
2.76% due 02/25/2028*(2)

    368,786        368,127  

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2017-2A, Class A
2.31% due 12/14/2021*

    866,205        864,606  

OneMain Direct Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A
3.43% due 12/16/2024*

    3,815,000        3,868,693  

Santander Retail Auto Lease Trust
Series 2019-A, Class A2
2.72% due 01/20/2022*

    865,000        869,423  

Securitized Term Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2017-2A, Class A3
2.04% due 04/26/2021*

    909,377        907,445  

Securitized Term Auto Receivables Trust
Series 2018-2A, Class A3
3.33% due 08/25/2022*

    6,115,000        6,189,781  

SFAVE Commercial Mtg. Securities Trust VRS
Series 2015-5AVE, Class A2B
4.14% due 01/05/2043*(2)(5)

    2,340,000        2,425,480  
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Diversified Financial Services (continued)

 

SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust
Series 2018-2, Class A1
2.93% due 04/26/2027*

  $ 734,011      $ 734,841  

SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust
Series 2018-4, Class A
3.54% due 11/26/2027*

    2,893,231        2,926,455  

Sound Point CLO, Ltd. FRS
Series 2013-2RA, Class A1
3.55% (3 ML+0.95%)
due 04/15/2029*(4)

    4,700,000        4,659,213  

Springleaf Funding Trust
Series 2015-BA, Class A
3.48% due 05/15/2028*

    1,070,000        1,083,919  

SPS Servicer Advance Receivables Trust
Series 2018-T1, Class AT1
3.62% due 10/17/2050*

    1,405,000        1,424,894  

Start, Ltd.
Series 2019-1, Class A
4.09% due 03/15/2044*

    854,464        860,182  

Thacher Park CLO, Ltd. FRS
Series 2014-1A, Class AR
3.75% (3 ML+1.16%)
due 10/20/2026*(4)

    4,879,764        4,882,331  

Towd Point Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2016-3, Class A1
2.25% due 04/25/2056*(2)

    1,235,607        1,228,429  

Towd Point Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2017-4, Class A1
2.75% due 06/25/2057*(2)

    2,415,995        2,427,118  

Towd Point Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2018-1, Class A1
3.00% due 01/25/2058*(2)

    1,192,190        1,204,751  

Treman Park CLO, Ltd. FRS
Series 2015-1A, Class ARR
3.66% (3 ML+1.07%)
due 10/20/2028*(4)

    5,995,000        6,000,324  

Vantage Data Centers Issuer LLC
Series 2018-1A, Class A2
4.07% due 02/16/2043*

    1,662,533        1,708,550  

Verus Securitization Trust VRS
Series 2019-2, Class A1
3.21% due 04/25/2059*(2)(3)

    1,769,877        1,784,504  

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust
Series 2018-1A, Class A2A
2.24% due 12/15/2020*

    788,276        788,028  
    

 

 

 

Total Asset Backed Securities
(cost $136,174,837)

       136,476,356  
  

 

 

 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES — 13.6%

 

Applications Software — 0.3%

 

Microsoft Corp.
Senior Notes
2.40% due 08/08/2026

    4,015,000        4,035,301  
    

 

 

 

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks — 0.2%

 

Daimler Finance North America LLC
Company Guar. Notes
2.30% due 02/12/2021*

    2,910,000        2,898,714  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC
Company Guar. Notes
2.45% due 11/20/2019*

    795,000        794,663  
    

 

 

 
       3,693,377  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Banks-Commercial — 0.5%

 

BB&T Corp.
Senior Notes
3.20% due 09/03/2021

  $ 3,580,000      $ 3,644,055  

PNC Bank NA
Senior Notes
2.60% due 07/21/2020

    2,150,000        2,156,667  

PNC Bank NA
Senior Notes
3.30% due 10/30/2024

    865,000        902,102  
    

 

 

 
       6,702,824  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Fiduciary — 0.3%

 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Senior Notes
2.20% due 08/16/2023

    2,250,000        2,238,276  

State Street Corp.
Senior Notes
2.65% due 05/15/2023

    1,495,000        1,511,146  
    

 

 

 
       3,749,422  
    

 

 

 

Banks-Super Regional — 0.9%

 

US Bancorp
Sub. Notes
7.50% due 06/01/2026

    400,000        507,441  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Senior Notes
2.50% due 03/04/2021

    3,000,000        3,006,543  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Senior Notes
3.00% due 10/23/2026

    1,780,000        1,798,408  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Senior Notes
3.07% due 01/24/2023

    735,000        746,444  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Sub. Notes
3.45% due 02/13/2023

    1,770,000        1,819,060  

Wells Fargo & Co.
Sub. Notes
4.65% due 11/04/2044

    585,000        651,035  

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Senior Notes
2.15% due 12/06/2019

    5,000,000        4,995,300  
    

 

 

 
       13,524,231  
    

 

 

 

Brewery — 0.8%

 

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
3.65% due 02/01/2026

    3,275,000        3,443,513  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
3.30% due 02/01/2023

    4,584,000        4,731,433  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
2.50% due 07/15/2022

    1,640,000        1,653,230  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
3.50% due 01/12/2024

    2,040,000        2,130,747  
    

 

 

 
       11,958,923  
    

 

 

 
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Cable/Satellite TV — 0.6%

 

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.00% due 02/01/2024

  $ 2,695,000      $ 2,773,347  

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.95% due 10/15/2025

    2,535,000        2,734,961  

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.97% due 11/01/2047

    674,000        705,969  

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
4.25% due 01/15/2033

    200,000        224,358  

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
4.60% due 10/15/2038

    1,300,000        1,488,561  

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
4.75% due 03/01/2044

    939,000        1,095,073  
    

 

 

 
       9,022,269  
    

 

 

 

Cellular Telecom — 0.2%

 

Crown Castle Towers LLC
Mtg. Notes
3.22% due 05/15/2042*

    3,550,000        3,589,238  
    

 

 

 

Computers — 0.2%

 

Apple, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.25% due 02/23/2026

    1,050,000        1,097,060  

Apple, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.45% due 05/06/2024

    1,815,000        1,920,248  
    

 

 

 
       3,017,308  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Banking Institutions — 2.5%

 

Bank of America Corp.
Senior Notes
3.00% due 12/20/2023

    1,547,000        1,575,380  

Bank of America Corp.
Senior Notes
3.59% due 07/21/2028

    2,245,000        2,340,750  

Bank of America Corp.
Senior Notes
3.97% due 02/07/2030

    2,645,000        2,835,180  

Bank of America Corp.
Senior Notes
4.13% due 01/22/2024

    2,200,000        2,352,967  

Citigroup, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.30% due 04/27/2025

    3,000,000        3,103,784  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.27% due 09/29/2025

    2,075,000        2,123,546  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.81% due 04/23/2029

    2,565,000        2,680,848  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.80% due 07/08/2044

    1,155,000        1,329,638  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Senior Notes
4.45% due 12/05/2029

    4,775,000        5,324,305  
 

 

 

 
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Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Diversified Banking Institutions (continued)

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Senior Notes
4.95% due 03/25/2020

  $ 2,000,000      $ 2,038,247  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Senior Notes
5.40% due 01/06/2042

    1,080,000        1,374,602  

Morgan Stanley
Senior Notes
3.63% due 01/20/2027

    2,700,000        2,833,748  

Morgan Stanley
Senior Notes
3.88% due 04/29/2024

    6,125,000        6,491,612  
    

 

 

 
       36,404,607  
    

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Products — 0.3%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.
Senior Notes
2.80% due 08/22/2024

    1,250,000        1,291,111  

Amazon.com, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.80% due 12/05/2034

    2,000,000        2,460,252  
    

 

 

 
       3,751,363  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Distribution — 0.2%

 

Oglethorpe Power Corp.
1st Mtg. Notes
5.25% due 09/01/2050

    3,200,000        3,743,043  
    

 

 

 

Electric-Integrated — 1.4%

 

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
1st Mtg. Bonds
6.05% due 04/15/2038

    2,000,000        2,672,348  

Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
Senior Notes
6.10% due 06/01/2037

    1,825,000        2,395,834  

Florida Power & Light Co.
1st Mtg. Notes
4.05% due 10/01/2044

    2,000,000        2,191,924  

Georgia Power Co.
Senior Notes
4.30% due 03/15/2042

    455,000        482,252  

Georgia Power Co.
Senior Notes
4.75% due 09/01/2040

    625,000        681,191  

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
Senior Notes
4.28% due 12/15/2028*

    1,930,000        2,123,780  

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
1st Mtg. Notes
4.35% due 02/01/2042

    363,000        397,647  

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
1st Mtg. Notes
4.60% due 06/15/2043

    265,000        300,080  

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
1st Mtg. Bonds
5.10% due 06/01/2065

    176,000        219,591  

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
1st Mtg. Bonds
5.45% due 02/01/2041

    1,195,000        1,477,862  

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.
1st Mtg. Bonds
6.05% due 01/15/2038

    2,400,000        3,099,996  
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Electric-Integrated (continued)

 

Southern California Edison Co.
1st Mtg. Notes
2.40% due 02/01/2022

  $ 885,000      $ 879,517  

Southern California Edison Co.
1st Mtg. Notes
3.70% due 08/01/2025

    430,000        444,622  

Virginia Electric & Power Co.
Senior Notes
3.50% due 03/15/2027

    2,735,000        2,881,991  
    

 

 

 
       20,248,635  
    

 

 

 

Enterprise Software/Service — 0.3%

 

Oracle Corp.
Senior Notes
2.40% due 09/15/2023

    5,040,000        5,046,954  
    

 

 

 

Gas-Distribution — 0.5%

 

Boston Gas Co.
Senior Notes
3.15% due 08/01/2027*

    655,000        665,486  

KeySpan Gas East Corp.
Notes
2.74% due 08/15/2026*

    3,525,000        3,477,856  

Southern California Gas Co.
1st Mtg. Notes
2.60% due 06/15/2026

    3,610,000        3,530,984  
    

 

 

 
       7,674,326  
    

 

 

 

Insurance-Multi-line — 0.6%

 

Guardian Life Global Funding
Senior Sec. Notes
2.00% due 04/26/2021*

    1,140,000        1,133,488  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I
Sec. Notes
1.95% due 09/15/2021*

    6,000,000        5,952,450  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I
Sec. Notes
2.65% due 04/08/2022*

    965,000        977,566  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I
Sec. Notes
3.45% due 12/18/2026*

    1,330,000        1,399,690  
    

 

 

 
       9,463,194  
    

 

 

 

Insurance-Mutual — 0.3%

 

New York Life Global Funding
Sec. Notes
2.90% due 01/17/2024*

    4,655,000        4,764,813  
    

 

 

 

Medical Instruments — 0.1%

 

Medtronic, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
3.15% due 03/15/2022

    1,065,000        1,094,891  
    

 

 

 

Medical Labs & Testing Services — 0.5%

 

Roche Holdings, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
2.38% due 01/28/2027*

    5,080,000        5,029,331  

Roche Holdings, Inc.
Company Guar. Notes
2.88% due 09/29/2021*

    2,775,000        2,810,114  
    

 

 

 
       7,839,445  
    

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Medical-Drugs — 0.7%

 

Bayer US Finance LLC
Company Guar. Notes
3.00% due 10/08/2021*

  $ 1,700,000      $ 1,712,604  

Merck & Co., Inc.
Senior Notes
2.75% due 02/10/2025

    2,680,000        2,760,241  

Merck & Co., Inc.
Senior Notes
2.80% due 05/18/2023

    1,880,000        1,925,264  

Novartis Capital Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.40% due 05/06/2024

    3,700,000        3,890,850  
    

 

 

 
       10,288,959  
    

 

 

 

Medical-HMO — 0.2%

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.35% due 07/15/2022

    1,360,000        1,406,020  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Senior Notes
3.75% due 07/15/2025

    1,165,000        1,244,278  
    

 

 

 
       2,650,298  
    

 

 

 

Medical-Hospitals — 0.5%

 

Dignity Health
Sec. Notes
2.64% due 11/01/2019

    260,000        259,718  

Dignity Health
Sec. Notes
3.81% due 11/01/2024

    1,242,000        1,308,090  

Mercy Health
Sec. Notes
3.56% due 08/01/2027

    2,700,000        2,811,847  

Mercy Health
Senior Sec. Notes
4.30% due 07/01/2028

    2,645,000        2,922,011  
    

 

 

 
       7,301,666  
    

 

 

 

Multimedia — 0.1%

 

NBCUniversal Media LLC
Company Guar. Notes
4.45% due 01/15/2043

    826,000        910,588  
    

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.6%

 

SBA Tower Trust
Mtg. Notes
3.16% due 10/10/2045*

    3,665,000        3,670,709  

SBA Tower Trust
Mtg. Notes
3.45% due 03/15/2048*

    1,495,000        1,537,156  

WEA Finance LLC
Company Guar. Notes
4.13% due 09/20/2028*

    3,220,000        3,427,108  
    

 

 

 
       8,634,973  
    

 

 

 

Schools — 0.2%

 

Stanford University
Notes
6.88% due 02/01/2024

    1,970,000        2,395,469  
    

 

 

 
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Special Purpose Entity — 0.1%

 

Postal Square LP
Government Guar. Notes
8.95% due 06/15/2022

  $ 1,245,000      $ 1,390,425  
    

 

 

 

Transport-Services — 0.4%

 

Federal Express Corp.
Pass-Through Certs.
Series 981A, Class A
6.72% due 07/15/2023

    1,108,702        1,158,329  

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
Senior Notes
8.38% due 04/01/2020

    5,000,000        5,224,978  
    

 

 

 
       6,383,307  
    

 

 

 

Water — 0.1%

 

American Water Capital Corp.
Senior Notes
2.95% due 09/01/2027

    1,250,000        1,258,454  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Corporate Bonds & Notes
(cost $193,508,782)

       200,538,303  
  

 

 

 

FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES — 8.3%

 

Banks-Commercial — 4.9%

 

Bank of Montreal
Notes
2.50% due 01/11/2022*

    4,000,000        4,038,127  

BPCE SA
Sub. Notes
5.70% due 10/22/2023*

    10,075,000        11,012,153  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce FRS
Senior Notes
3.13% (3 ML+0.72%)
due 06/16/2022

    2,845,000        2,866,967  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Notes
3.15% due 06/27/2021*

    7,200,000        7,346,151  

Credit Suisse AG
Senior Notes
3.00% due 10/29/2021

    860,000        873,630  

Credit Suisse AG
Senior Notes
3.63% due 09/09/2024

    1,200,000        1,264,035  

Danske Bank A/S
Senior Notes
3.88% due 09/12/2023*

    1,350,000        1,375,921  

DNB Bank ASA
Senior Notes
2.38% due 06/02/2021*

    5,800,000        5,811,154  

DNB Boligkreditt AS
Bonds
2.50% due 03/28/2022*

    1,780,000        1,800,132  

ING Groep NV
Senior Notes
3.95% due 03/29/2027

    2,045,000        2,150,311  

National Australia Bank, Ltd.
Bonds
2.40% due 12/07/2021*

    8,200,000        8,264,789  

NBK SPC, Ltd.
Company Guar. Notes
2.75% due 05/30/2022*

    7,345,000        7,323,744  

Royal Bank of Canada
Senior Notes
2.50% due 01/19/2021

    5,100,000        5,121,661  
 

 

 

 
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Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

Banks-Commercial (continued)

 

Svenska Handelsbanken AB
Senior Notes
5.13% due 03/30/2020*

  $ 3,000,000      $ 3,061,710  

Swedbank AB
Senior Notes
2.65% due 03/10/2021*

    5,000,000        5,002,210  

Toronto-Dominion Bank
Notes
2.50% due 01/18/2023*

    4,000,000        4,046,135  
    

 

 

 
       71,358,830  
    

 

 

 

Building Societies — 0.1%

 

Nationwide Building Society
Senior Notes
3.62% due 04/26/2023*

    1,180,000        1,201,752  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Banking Institutions — 2.1%

 

Bank of Nova Scotia
Senior Notes
2.45% due 03/22/2021

    2,145,000        2,153,494  

BNP Paribas SA
Senior Notes
2.95% due 05/23/2022*

    390,000        394,085  

BNP Paribas SA
Senior Notes
3.38% due 01/09/2025*

    2,025,000        2,060,327  

Credit Agricole SA
Senior Notes
3.25% due 10/04/2024*

    2,940,000        2,998,618  

Credit Agricole SA
Senior Notes
3.75% due 04/24/2023*

    1,175,000        1,219,576  

Credit Suisse Group AG FRS
Senior Notes
3.68% (3 ML+1.24%)
due 06/12/2024*

    3,725,000        3,735,199  

Credit Suisse Group AG
Senior Bonds
3.87% due 01/12/2029*

    1,155,000        1,190,694  

HSBC Holdings PLC
Senior Notes
3.40% due 03/08/2021

    1,650,000        1,675,373  

HSBC Holdings PLC
Senior Notes
3.60% due 05/25/2023

    7,310,000        7,605,105  

HSBC Holdings PLC
Senior Notes
4.00% due 03/30/2022

    1,160,000        1,209,332  

Macquarie Group, Ltd.
Senior Notes
4.15% due 03/27/2024*

    4,745,000        4,946,710  

Societe Generale SA
Senior Notes
3.25% due 01/12/2022*

    1,355,000        1,374,396  
    

 

 

 
       30,562,909  
    

 

 

 

Diversified Manufacturing Operations — 0.2%

 

Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV
Company Guar. Notes
3.13% due 03/16/2024*

    2,485,000        2,578,879  
    

 

 

 
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

E-Commerce/Products — 0.2%

 

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.
Senior Notes
2.50% due 11/28/2019

  $ 490,000      $ 490,223  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd.
Senior Notes
3.40% due 12/06/2027

    3,000,000        3,047,827  
    

 

 

 
       3,538,050  
    

 

 

 

Internet Application Software — 0.2%

 

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
Senior Notes
3.60% due 01/19/2028*

    2,240,000        2,287,048  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.
Senior Notes
3.98% due 04/11/2029*

    1,255,000        1,311,367  
    

 

 

 
       3,598,415  
    

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production — 0.3%

 

BG Energy Capital PLC
Company Guar. Notes
4.00% due 10/15/2021*

    670,000        692,546  

Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
Senior Notes
3.50% due 04/16/2029*

    4,305,000        4,360,389  
    

 

 

 
       5,052,935  
    

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Integrated — 0.1%

 

Shell International Finance BV
Company Guar. Notes
3.25% due 05/11/2025

    1,000,000        1,049,183  

Statoil ASA
Company Guar. Notes
2.45% due 01/17/2023

    211,000        212,269  
    

 

 

 
       1,261,452  
    

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.2%

 

Scentre Group Trust 1/Scentre Group Trust 2
Company Guar. Notes
2.38% due 11/05/2019*

    2,390,000        2,388,217  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Corporate Bonds & Notes
(cost $119,514,131)

       121,541,439  
  

 

 

 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS — 1.3%

 

Electric-Distribution — 0.2%

 

Hydro-Quebec
Government Guar. Notes
Series HY
8.40% due 01/15/2022

    3,000,000        3,459,180  
    

 

 

 

Sovereign — 1.1%

 

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Notes
2.38% due 10/26/2021*

    1,775,000        1,771,769  

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Notes
2.88% due 03/04/2023*

    2,835,000        2,866,894  

State of Qatar
Senior Bonds
2.38% due 06/02/2021*

    6,060,000        6,053,116  

State of Qatar
Senior Notes
3.88% due 04/23/2023*

    3,335,000        3,497,748  
 

 

 

 

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Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)

 

Sovereign (continued)

 

State of Qatar
Senior Notes
4.00% due 03/14/2029*

  $ 2,126,000      $ 2,290,765  
    

 

 

 
       16,480,292  
    

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(cost $18,833,888)

       19,939,472  
  

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BONDS & NOTES — 2.4%

 

Atlanta Downtown Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
6.88% due 02/01/2021

    1,365,000        1,436,075  

Bay Area Toll Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series S-1
7.04% due 04/01/2050

    1,475,000        2,380,753  

Chicago Transit Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series B
6.30% due 12/01/2021

    170,000        178,718  

Chicago Transit Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series A
6.90% due 12/01/2040

    2,385,000        3,221,658  

Chicago Transit Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series B
6.90% due 12/01/2040

    145,000        196,449  

Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
Revenue Bonds
6.83% due 02/01/2035

    1,910,000        2,461,799  

Kansas Development Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series C
5.37% due 05/01/2026

    915,000        1,008,952  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Revenue Bonds
6.67% due 11/15/2039

    815,000        1,138,327  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Revenue Bonds
6.64% due 04/01/2057

    1,466,000        1,761,296  

Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Revenue Bonds
6.66% due 04/01/2057

    355,000        463,893  

North Texas Tollway Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series B
6.72% due 01/01/2049

    1,070,000        1,659,795  

Oregon School Boards Association
General Obligation Bonds
4.76% due 06/30/2028

    2,800,000        3,120,208  

Sales Tax Securitization Corp.
Revenue Bonds
4.79% due 01/01/2048

    2,920,000        3,323,486  

San Antonio, Texas Electric & Gas
Revenue Bonds
5.99% due 02/01/2039

    885,000        1,196,724  

State of California
General Obligation Bonds
7.35% due 11/01/2039

    1,970,000        2,978,620  

State of California
General Obligation Bonds
7.55% due 04/01/2039

    250,000        395,780  
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

MUNICIPAL BONDS & NOTES (continued)

 

State of Wisconsin
Revenue Bonds
Series A
5.70% due 05/01/2026

  $ 2,300,000      $ 2,626,370  

University of California
Revenue Bonds
3.35% due 07/01/2029

    2,050,000        2,172,959  

University of California
Revenue Bonds
Series F
6.58% due 05/15/2049

    1,405,000        2,014,138  

Utility Debt Securitization Authority
Revenue Bonds
3.44% due 12/15/2025

    1,695,000        1,759,901  
    

 

 

 

Total Municipal Bonds & Notes
(cost $32,113,156)

       35,495,901  
  

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES — 32.2%

 

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. — 16.3%

 

2.50% due 10/01/2031

    5,986,329        6,037,688  

3.00% due 06/01/2046

    9,155,078        9,282,209  

3.00% due 09/01/2046

    29,102,434        29,503,567  

3.00% due 10/01/2046

    2,124,010        2,153,067  

3.00% due 11/01/2046

    31,004,212        31,538,596  

3.00% due 12/01/2046

    36,584,823        37,092,583  

3.00% due 01/01/2047

    404,319        409,653  

3.50% due 08/01/2047

    27,339,606        28,164,251  

3.50% due 10/01/2047

    19,854,297        20,453,164  

3.50% due 05/01/2048

    2,451,659        2,520,151  

3.50% due 08/01/2048

    30,429,672        31,239,065  

3.50% due 09/01/2048

    12,378,121        12,686,496  

3.50% due 11/01/2048

    7,910,520        8,106,970  

4.00% due 09/01/2026

    548,355        571,854  

4.00% due 12/01/2040

    4,507,922        4,757,215  

6.00% due 12/01/2039

    247,311        275,895  

7.50% due 05/01/2027

    777        886  

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. Multifamily Mtg. Trust VRS
Series 2013-K713, Class B
3.26% due 04/25/2046*(2)(5)

    485,000        486,583  

Series 2013-K712, Class B

    

3.45% due 05/25/2045*(2)(5)

    780,000        780,279  

Series 2010-K7, Class B

    

5.69% due 04/25/2020*(2)(5)

    1,115,000        1,136,116  

Federal Home Loan Mtg. Corp. REMIC
Series 4654, Class KA
3.00% due 06/15/2045(3)

    7,322,162        7,532,737  

Series 4758, Class CA

    

3.00% due 07/15/2047(3)

    4,810,101        4,939,309  
    

 

 

 
       239,668,334  
    

 

 

 

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. — 11.7%

 

2.00% due 09/01/2031

    380,515        376,778  

2.00% due 11/01/2031

    440,685        436,357  

2.00% due 12/01/2031

    1,440,877        1,426,724  

2.47% due 05/01/2025

    3,301,246        3,341,528  

2.50% due 03/01/2030

    5,532,033        5,576,035  

2.68% due 05/01/2025

    6,000,000        6,136,643  

2.81% due 07/01/2025

    6,000,000        6,182,428  

2.98% due 07/01/2022

    6,760,837        6,921,551  

2.99% due 10/01/2025

    2,091,585        2,176,420  

3.00% due 05/01/2027

    521,581        533,802  

3.00% due 06/01/2027

    253,236        259,185  
 

 

 

 
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Anchor Series Trust SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued)

 

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. (continued)

 

3.00% due 08/01/2027

  $ 171,022      $ 174,950  

3.00% due 10/01/2046

    9,470,424        9,627,760  

3.01% due 12/01/2024

    3,683,687        3,828,017  

3.09% due 10/01/2025

    1,006,357        1,052,227  

3.12% due 05/01/2033

    2,702,496        2,810,909  

3.33% due 07/01/2022

    5,294,000        5,461,704  

3.50% due 11/01/2047

    5,958,485        6,134,381  

3.50% due 03/01/2048

    2,798,785        2,879,434  

3.50% due 11/01/2048

    412,595        422,764  

3.50% due 01/01/2058

    2,283,000        2,345,412  

4.00% due 09/01/2026

    3,673,669        3,826,357  

4.00% due 01/01/2046

    7,447,824        7,790,002  

4.00% due 02/01/2046

    7,778,984        8,136,315  

4.00% due 07/01/2048

    213,452        221,677  

4.00% due 08/01/2048

    481,042        499,260  

4.00% due 11/01/2048

    4,215,179        4,357,401  

4.50% due 11/01/2026

    743,659        778,663  

4.50% due 01/01/2027

    568,477        590,369  

4.50% due 05/01/2039

    35,176        37,751  

4.50% due 06/01/2039

    62,379        65,183  

4.50% due 08/01/2039

    8,582        9,213  

4.50% due 11/01/2040

    726,159        769,679  

4.50% due 12/01/2040

    226,984        243,792  

4.50% due 07/01/2041

    354,588        380,850  

4.50% due 06/01/2043

    217,603        230,740  

4.50% due 10/01/2043

    210,163        219,635  

4.50% due 11/01/2043

    72,667        76,006  

5.50% due 03/01/2038

    483,096        523,117  

5.50% due 06/01/2038

    31,315        33,943  

5.50% due 08/01/2038

    33,134        35,921  

5.50% due 09/01/2039

    17,950        19,470  

5.50% due 05/01/2040

    1,878        2,004  

5.50% due 06/01/2040

    9,911        10,877  

6.50% due 02/01/2038

    53,217        62,162  

6.50% due 10/01/2039

    59,419        69,395  

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. Multifamily REMIC Trust VRS
Series 2015-M12, Class A2
2.89% due 05/25/2025(2)(5)

    10,285,000        10,576,160  

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC
Series 2017-51, Class AP
3.00% due 10/25/2045(3)

    17,306,635        17,745,431  

Series 2018-80, Class GD

    

3.50% due 12/25/2047(3)

    3,829,740        3,966,185  

Series 2018-77, Class PA

    

3.50% due 02/25/2048(3)

    6,235,470        6,454,212  

Series 2019-7, Class CA

    

3.50% due 11/25/2057(3)

    20,890,389        21,807,602  

Series 2019-22, Class BA

    

3.50% due 12/25/2058(3)

    1,080,322        1,125,810  

Series 2019-28, Class JA

    

3.50% due 06/25/2059(3)

    11,646,190        12,163,894  

Federal National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC FRS

    

Series 2017-M13, Class FA

    

2.84% (1 ML+0.40%)

due 10/25/2024(5)

    1,443,255        1,435,067  

Series 2017-M5, Class FA

    

2.93% (1 ML+0.49%)

due 04/25/2024(5)

    394,308        394,327  
    

 

 

 
       172,763,479  
    

 

 

 
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Government National Mtg. Assoc. — 3.1%

 

4.00% due 02/15/2041

  $ 808,458      $ 853,747  

4.00% due 09/15/2041

    706,947        750,838  

4.00% due 02/15/2042

    5,666        5,910  

4.00% due 08/15/2042

    127,698        136,871  

4.00% due 11/20/2048

    24,843,611        25,753,353  

4.50% due 05/15/2040

    501,352        540,597  

4.50% due 06/15/2040

    588,182        634,155  

4.50% due 07/15/2040

    993,001        1,070,231  

4.50% due 05/15/2042

    147,912        158,230  

4.50% due July 30 TBA

    3,025,000        3,153,060  

5.00% due 07/15/2033

    887,087        962,539  

5.00% due 10/15/2033

    54,992        58,470  

5.00% due 11/15/2033

    9,455        10,178  

5.00% due 12/15/2033

    17,736        18,735  

5.00% due 01/15/2034

    113,971        121,166  

5.00% due 02/15/2034

    58,491        61,217  

5.00% due 03/15/2034

    4,275        4,474  

5.00% due 05/15/2034

    8,033        8,696  

5.00% due 06/15/2035

    5,490        5,960  

5.00% due 09/15/2035

    68,160        74,479  

5.00% due 11/15/2035

    22,101        23,695  

5.00% due 12/15/2035

    17,065        18,445  

5.00% due 02/15/2036

    8,379        8,811  

5.00% due 03/15/2036

    9,358        9,794  

5.00% due 09/15/2036

    2,005        2,099  

5.00% due 05/15/2038

    8,778        9,187  

5.00% due 07/15/2038

    54,588        57,131  

5.00% due 08/15/2038

    23,352        25,695  

5.00% due 11/15/2038

    65,039        71,588  

5.00% due 12/15/2038

    248,482        273,399  

5.00% due 06/15/2039

    330,567        363,673  

5.00% due 08/15/2039

    82,335        90,503  

5.00% due 07/15/2040

    42,752        44,744  

5.00% due 04/15/2041

    197,681        217,476  

5.50% due 10/15/2032

    996        1,064  

5.50% due 02/15/2033

    58,949        62,772  

5.50% due 05/15/2033

    40,906        45,650  

5.50% due 06/15/2033

    51,628        56,638  

5.50% due 07/15/2033

    9,883        10,803  

5.50% due 08/15/2033

    6,080        6,475  

5.50% due 09/15/2033

    2,986        3,283  

5.50% due 11/15/2033

    95,747        104,805  

5.50% due 01/15/2034

    14,050        15,841  

5.50% due 02/15/2034

    46,434        50,900  

5.50% due 03/15/2034

    429,067        479,298  

5.50% due 04/15/2034

    18,823        21,222  

5.50% due 05/15/2034

    34,102        36,555  

5.50% due 06/15/2034

    10,731        11,618  

5.50% due 07/15/2034

    9,172        9,877  

5.50% due 08/15/2034

    11,935        12,853  

5.50% due 09/15/2034

    144,506        153,907  

5.50% due 10/15/2034

    111,521        118,753  

5.50% due 04/15/2036

    44,185        47,854  

6.00% due 06/15/2028

    11,202        12,256  

6.00% due 08/15/2028

    23,056        25,269  

6.00% due 09/15/2028

    28,766        31,465  

6.00% due 10/15/2028

    8,933        9,772  

6.00% due 12/15/2028

    34,324        38,273  

6.00% due 04/15/2029

    1,850        2,026  

6.00% due 01/15/2032

    5,861        6,640  

6.00% due 02/15/2032

    227        249  

6.00% due 07/15/2032

    6,268        6,884  

6.00% due 09/15/2032

    10,502        11,490  

6.00% due 10/15/2032

    157,849        175,019  

6.00% due 11/15/2032

    7,861        8,599  
 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

Anchor Series Trust SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (continued)

 

Government National Mtg. Assoc. (continued)

 

6.00% due 01/15/2033

  $ 1,909      $ 2,090  

6.00% due 02/15/2033

    8,081        9,221  

6.00% due 03/15/2033

    19,112        21,306  

6.00% due 04/15/2033

    42,902        46,965  

6.00% due 05/15/2033

    74,858        81,923  

6.00% due 12/15/2033

    18,079        20,621  

6.00% due 08/15/2034

    3,284        3,669  

6.00% due 09/15/2034

    50,717        55,479  

6.00% due 10/15/2034

    34,262        38,173  

6.00% due 05/15/2036

    16,698        19,062  

6.00% due 06/15/2036

    201,958        230,681  

6.00% due 07/15/2036

    2,315,802        2,631,337  

6.00% due 08/15/2036

    59,860        68,364  

6.00% due 12/15/2036

    121,921        139,237  

6.00% due 02/15/2037

    51,424        58,739  

6.00% due 08/15/2037

    43,504        49,688  

6.00% due 01/15/2038

    196,602        224,455  

6.00% due 03/15/2038

    126,898        144,926  

6.00% due 07/15/2038

    72,458        82,799  

6.00% due 08/15/2038

    167,640        189,483  

6.00% due 09/15/2038

    311,110        355,126  

6.00% due 10/15/2038

    401,054        456,649  

6.00% due 11/15/2038

    156,954        176,098  

6.00% due 12/15/2038

    149,474        170,486  

6.00% due 01/15/2039

    125,250        141,403  

6.00% due 02/15/2039

    94,773        107,495  

6.00% due 04/15/2039

    72,283        79,165  

6.00% due 12/15/2039

    97,096        110,925  

6.00% due 03/15/2040

    191,421        209,956  

6.00% due 04/15/2040

    39,941        45,640  

6.00% due 06/15/2041

    134,111        153,106  

6.50% due 06/15/2023

    1,805        1,983  

6.50% due 07/15/2023

    8,193        9,001  

6.50% due 08/15/2023

    1,170        1,285  

6.50% due 10/15/2023

    5,240        5,758  

6.50% due 11/15/2023

    9,371        10,294  

6.50% due 12/15/2023

    26,622        29,246  

6.50% due 02/15/2027

    985        1,087  

6.50% due 12/15/2027

    1,421        1,561  

6.50% due 01/15/2028

    14,596        16,035  

6.50% due 02/15/2028

    5,927        6,511  

6.50% due 03/15/2028

    18,528        20,505  

6.50% due 04/15/2028

    9,492        10,449  

6.50% due 05/15/2028

    33,234        36,510  

6.50% due 06/15/2028

    39,369        43,335  

6.50% due 07/15/2028

    42,428        46,608  

6.50% due 08/15/2028

    27,507        30,373  

6.50% due 09/15/2028

    42,082        46,242  

6.50% due 10/15/2028

    32,898        36,261  

6.50% due 11/15/2028

    37,359        41,297  

6.50% due 12/15/2028

    32,331        35,658  

6.50% due 02/15/2029

    4,890        5,372  

6.50% due 03/15/2029

    13,259        14,567  

6.50% due 04/15/2029

    5,036        5,533  

6.50% due 05/15/2029

    51,436        56,508  

6.50% due 06/15/2029

    5,844        6,420  

6.50% due 03/15/2031

    2,071        2,274  

6.50% due 04/15/2031

    465        539  

6.50% due 05/15/2031

    43,853        48,316  

6.50% due 06/15/2031

    38,164        41,927  

6.50% due 07/15/2031

    101,514        112,716  

6.50% due 08/15/2031

    17,609        19,366  

6.50% due 09/15/2031

    71,773        78,851  
Security Description   Principal
Amount
     Value
(Note 2)
 

Government National Mtg. Assoc. (continued)

 

6.50% due 10/15/2031

  $ 27,067      $ 30,418  

6.50% due 11/15/2031

    28,720        31,552  

6.50% due 01/15/2032

    105,681        116,673  

6.50% due 02/15/2032

    42,678        46,887  

6.50% due 04/15/2032

    11,764        12,924  

6.50% due 05/15/2032

    14,818        16,280  

7.00% due 11/15/2031

    17,097        18,982  

7.00% due 03/15/2032

    14,384        16,507  

7.00% due 01/15/2033

    18,781        21,795  

7.00% due 05/15/2033

    49,072        56,677  

7.00% due 07/15/2033

    34,034        38,922  

7.00% due 11/15/2033

    48,786        56,400  

8.00% due 10/15/2029

    355        356  

8.00% due 12/15/2029

    1,417        1,420  

8.00% due 01/15/2030

    14,418        14,896  

8.00% due 03/15/2030

    110        110  

8.00% due 04/15/2030

    15,448        15,575  

8.00% due 08/15/2030

    1,343        1,346  

8.00% due 09/15/2030

    18,166        18,558  

8.00% due 11/15/2030

    1,572        1,656  

8.00% due 02/15/2031

    33,830        36,272  

8.00% due 03/15/2031

    9,289        9,312  

Government National Mtg. Assoc. REMIC

    

Series 2005-74, Class HA

    

7.50% due 09/16/2035(3)

    29,952        32,317  

Series 2005-74, Class HB

    

7.50% due 09/16/2035(3)

    201,408        226,188  

Series 2005-74, Class HC

    

7.50% due 09/16/2035(3)

    93,282        107,757  
    

 

 

 
       45,053,691  
    

 

 

 

Resolution Funding Corp — 0.2%

 

Resolution Funding Corp. STRIPS
zero coupon due 07/15/2020

    2,500,000        2,447,891  
    

 

 

 

Uniform Mtg. Backed Securities — 0.9%

    

2.50% due July 30 TBA

    1,800,000        1,787,344  

3.00% due July 15 TBA

    10,925,000        11,139,764  
    

 

 

 
       12,927,108  
    

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Agencies
(cost $463,587,693)

       472,860,503  
  

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT TREASURIES — 30.7%

 

United States Treasury Bonds — 8.5%

 

2.50% due 02/15/2045

    10,270,000        10,231,086  

2.50% due 05/15/2046(9)

    915,000        909,710  

2.75% due 08/15/2047

    2,965,000        3,094,487  

2.75% due 11/15/2047

    19,733,000        20,597,090  

2.88% due 05/15/2043

    31,130,000        33,294,508  

2.88% due 08/15/2045

    6,205,000        6,631,836  

2.88% due 05/15/2049

    1,320,000        1,416,112  

3.00% due 02/15/2047

    2,520,000        2,763,633  

3.00% due 02/15/2048

    3,625,000        3,971,216  

3.00% due 08/15/2048

    15,365,000        16,851,084  

3.00% due 02/15/2049

    5,455,000        5,991,124  

3.38% due 05/15/2044

    2,895,000        3,364,080  

3.63% due 02/15/2044

    13,550,000        16,373,270  
    

 

 

 
       125,489,236  
    

 

 

 

United States Treasury Notes — 22.2%

 

0.50% due 01/15/2028 TIPS(6)

    25,683,405        26,101,116  

1.38% due 09/30/2020

    5,000,000        4,967,969  

1.50% due 03/31/2023

    23,610,000        23,413,557  

1.75% due 06/30/2022

    18,000,000        18,022,500  
 

 

 

 
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Table of Contents

Anchor Series Trust SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description   Principal
Amount
    Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. GOVERNMENT TREASURIES (continued)

 

United States Treasury Notes (continued)

 

1.88% due 04/30/2022

  $ 3,875,000     $ 3,890,591  

1.88% due 07/31/2022

    4,000,000       4,017,969  

2.00% due 11/30/2020

    8,980,000       8,998,591  

2.13% due 12/31/2022

    23,290,000       23,607,508  

2.13% due 03/31/2024

    8,290,000       8,428,598  

2.25% due 04/30/2024

    8,775,000       8,974,151  

2.38% due 05/15/2029

    23,960,000       24,760,227  

2.50% due 01/31/2021

    21,640,000       21,866,544  

2.50% due 01/31/2024

    6,200,000       6,403,438  

2.63% due 06/30/2023

    13,360,000       13,818,728  

2.63% due 12/31/2023

    23,000,000       23,866,094  

2.63% due 02/15/2029

    8,940,000       9,427,509  

2.88% due 09/30/2023

    14,325,000       14,985,853  

2.88% due 10/31/2023

    32,065,000       33,569,299  

2.88% due 08/15/2028

    43,585,000       46,836,850  
   

 

 

 
      325,957,092  
   

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Treasuries
(cost $429,244,411)

      451,446,328  
 

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investment Securities
(cost $1,392,976,898)

      1,438,298,302  
 

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 3.5%

 

Bank of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement(7)

    10,605,000       10,605,000  

Barclays Capital, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement(7)

    8,835,000       8,835,000  

BNP Paribas SA Joint Repurchase Agreement(7)

    10,605,000       10,605,000  

Deutsche Bank AG Joint Repurchase Agreement(7)

    9,745,000       9,745,000  

RBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement(7)

    11,675,000       11,675,000  
   

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements
(cost $51,465,000)

      51,465,000  
 

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(cost $1,444,441,898)(8)

    101.3     1,489,763,302  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

    (1.3     (19,276,538
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

    100.0   $ 1,470,486,764  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 *   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The Portfolio has no right to demand registration of these securities. At June 30, 2019, the aggregate value of these securities was $292,104,928 representing 19.9% of net assets.
(1)   Securities classified as Level 3 (see Note 2).
(2)   Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(3)   Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
(4)   Collateralized Loan Obligation
(5)   Commercial Mortgage Backed Security
(6)   Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation.
(7)   See Note 2 for details of Joint Repurchase Agreement.
(8)   See Note 6 for cost of investments on a tax basis.
(9)   The security or a portion thereof was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.

CLO — Collateralized Loan Obligation

REMIC — Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

STRIPS — Separate Trading of registered interest and principal of securities

TBA — Securities purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and no definite maturity date. The actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement date.

TIPS — Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

FRS — Floating Rate Security

VRS — Variable Rate Security

The rates on FRS and VRS are the current interest rates at June 30, 2019 and unless noted otherwise, the dates shown are the original maturity dates.

Index Legend

1 ML — 1 Month USD LIBOR

3 ML — 3 Month USD LIBOR

 
Futures Contracts  
Number
of
Contracts
    Type    Description    Expiration
Month
   Notional
Basis*
     Notional
Value*
    Unrealized
Appreciation
 
  62     Long   

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Notes

  

September 2019

   $ 7,234,938      $ 7,325,688     $ 90,750  
               

 

 

 
                     
                                  Unrealized
(Depreciation)
 
  19     Short   

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Ultra Notes

  

September 2019

     2,554,609        2,624,375       (69,766
               

 

 

 
    

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

  $ 20,984  
               

 

 

 

 

*   Notional basis refers to the contractual amount agreed upon at inception of the open contract; notional value represents the current value of the open contract.

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio's net assets as of June 30, 2019 (see Note 2):

 

      Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 - Other
Observable Inputs
     Level 3 - Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Total  

ASSETS:

           

Investments at Value:*

           

Asset Backed Securities:

           

Diversified Financial Services

   $      $ 135,826,357      $ 649,999      $ 136,476,356  

U.S. Corporate Bonds & Notes

            200,538,303               200,538,303  

Foreign Corporate Bonds & Notes

            121,541,439               121,541,439  

Foreign Government Obligations

            19,939,472               19,939,472  

Municipal Bond & Notes

            35,495,901               35,495,901  

U.S. Government Agencies

            472,860,503               472,860,503  

U.S. Government Treasuries

            451,446,328               451,446,328  

Repurchase Agreements

            51,465,000               51,465,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments at Value

   $      $ 1,489,113,303      $ 649,999      $ 1,489,763,302  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Instruments:+

           

Futures Contracts

   $ 90,750      $      $      $ 90,750  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

           

Other Financial Instruments:+

           

Futures Contracts

   $ 69,766      $      $      $ 69,766  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   For a detailed presentation of investments, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.
+   Amounts presented represent unrealized appreciation/depreciation as of the end of the reporting period.

At the beginning and end of the reporting period, Level 3 investments in securities were not considered a material portion of the Portfolio. There were no Level 3 transfers during the reporting period.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO PROFILE — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Industry Allocation*

 

Sovereign

     22.1

United States Treasury Notes

     9.5  

Diversified Banking Institutions

     2.8  

Aerospace/Defense-Equipment

     2.6  

Banks-Commercial

     2.6  

United States Treasury Bonds

     2.5  

Repurchase Agreements

     2.4  

Commercial Services-Finance

     2.2  

E-Commerce/Products

     2.0  

Applications Software

     1.9  

Retail-Discount

     1.9  

Electronic Components-Semiconductors

     1.8  

Aerospace/Defense

     1.8  

Food-Misc./Diversified

     1.7  

Medical Instruments

     1.7  

Diagnostic Equipment

     1.6  

Internet Content-Entertainment

     1.3  

Insurance-Multi-line

     1.3  

Medical Products

     1.3  

Oil Companies-Integrated

     1.3  

Finance-Credit Card

     1.2  

Finance-Other Services

     1.2  

Internet Application Software

     1.2  

Diversified Manufacturing Operations

     1.2  

Web Portals/ISP

     1.2  

Telephone-Integrated

     1.1  

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks

     1.1  

Computer Services

     1.0  

Medical-HMO

     1.0  

Entertainment Software

     1.0  

Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original

     1.0  

Cable/Satellite TV

     1.0  

Cosmetics & Toiletries

     0.9  

Transport-Rail

     0.9  

Enterprise Software/Service

     0.9  

Building-Heavy Construction

     0.8  

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production

     0.8  

Retail-Building Products

     0.8  

Industrial Automated/Robotic

     0.8  

Hotels/Motels

     0.8  

Gas-Distribution

     0.7  

Data Processing/Management

     0.7  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     0.7  

Veterinary Diagnostics

     0.7  

Finance-Investment Banker/Broker

     0.7  

Electric-Generation

     0.6  

Real Estate Operations & Development

     0.6  

Athletic Footwear

     0.6  

Electronic Forms

     0.6  

Insurance-Life/Health

     0.6  

Real Estate Management/Services

     0.6  

Commercial Services

     0.6  

Diversified Minerals

     0.5  

Medical-Drugs

     0.5  

Apparel Manufacturers

     0.5  

Schools

     0.5  

Retail-Restaurants

     0.5  

Transport-Equipment & Leasing

     0.5  

Insurance-Property/Casualty

     0.4  

Electronic Measurement Instruments

     0.4  

Textile-Apparel

     0.4  

Human Resources

     0.4

Internet Content-Information/News

     0.3  

Real Estate Investment Trusts

     0.3  

Financial Guarantee Insurance

     0.3  

Machinery-Construction & Mining

     0.3  

Electronic Components-Misc.

     0.3  

Medical-Hospitals

     0.3  

Transport-Truck

     0.2  

Electric-Integrated

     0.1  

Multimedia

     0.1  
  

 

 

 
     100.7%  
  

 

 

 

 

*   Calculated as a percentage of net assets
 

 

 

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

Security Description           Shares          
Value
(Note 2)
 

COMMON STOCKS — 62.9%

 

Aerospace/Defense — 1.8%

 

Boeing Co.

       336      $ 122,307  

General Dynamics Corp.

       2,325        422,732  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

       1,239        450,426  
       

 

 

 
          995,465  
       

 

 

 

Aerospace/Defense-Equipment — 2.6%

 

Airbus SE

       3,939        558,530  

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

       1,698        321,143  

Safran SA

       4,029        590,375  
       

 

 

 
          1,470,048  
       

 

 

 

Apparel Manufacturers — 0.5%

 

Under Armour, Inc., Class A†

       11,482        291,069  
       

 

 

 

Applications Software — 1.9%

 

Intuit, Inc.

       1,112        290,599  

Microsoft Corp.

       2,664        356,869  

salesforce.com, Inc.†

       1,224        185,718  

ServiceNow, Inc.†

       913        250,682  
       

 

 

 
          1,083,868  
       

 

 

 

Athletic Footwear — 0.6%

 

NIKE, Inc., Class B

       4,017        337,227  
       

 

 

 

Auto-Cars/Light Trucks — 1.1%

 

Ferrari NV

       1,942        315,363  

General Motors Co.

       7,562        291,364  
       

 

 

 
          606,727  
       

 

 

 

Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original — 1.0%

 

Aptiv PLC

       3,292        266,093  

Delphi Technologies PLC

       6,833        136,660  

Valeo SA

       4,183        136,073  
       

 

 

 
          538,826  
       

 

 

 

Banks-Commercial — 2.6%

 

Banco Bradesco SA ADR

       24,091        236,574  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA

       10,850        121,031  

First Republic Bank

       1,340        130,851  

HDFC Bank, Ltd. ADR

       4,330        563,073  

ING Groep NV

       18,821        218,247  

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (Preference Shares)

       18,500        174,693  
       

 

 

 
          1,444,469  
       

 

 

 

Building-Heavy Construction — 0.8%

 

China Tower Corp., Ltd.*

       1,790,464        471,055  
       

 

 

 

Cable/Satellite TV — 0.9%

 

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A†

       1,237        488,838  
       

 

 

 

Commercial Services — 0.6%

 

Intertek Group PLC

       4,388        307,412  
       

 

 

 

Commercial Services-Finance — 2.2%

 

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.†

       1,172        329,156  

Global Payments, Inc.

       1,760        281,829  

IHS Markit, Ltd.†

       6,252        398,377  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.†

       1,719        196,757  
       

 

 

 
          1,206,119  
       

 

 

 

Computer Services — 0.8%

 

Capgemini SE

       3,753        466,976  
       

 

 

 
Security Description           Shares          
Value
(Note 2)
 

Cosmetics & Toiletries — 0.9%

 

Beiersdorf AG

       886      $ 106,349  

Shiseido Co., Ltd.

       5,442        411,021  
       

 

 

 
          517,370  
       

 

 

 

Data Processing/Management — 0.7%

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

       3,244        397,974  
       

 

 

 

Diagnostic Equipment — 1.6%

 

Danaher Corp.

       3,745        535,235  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

       1,263        370,918  
       

 

 

 
          906,153  
       

 

 

 

Diversified Banking Institutions — 2.8%

 

Banco Santander SA

       64,650        300,484  

Bank of America Corp.

       18,166        526,814  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

       6,764        756,215  
       

 

 

 
          1,583,513  
       

 

 

 

Diversified Manufacturing Operations — 1.2%

 

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

       2,129        361,951  

Siemens AG

       2,571        305,601  
       

 

 

 
          667,552  
       

 

 

 

Diversified Minerals — 0.5%

 

Anglo American PLC

       10,629        304,033  
       

 

 

 

E-Commerce/Products — 2.0%

 

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR†

       859        145,557  

Amazon.com, Inc.†

       479        907,049  

Wayfair, Inc., Class A†

       528        77,088  
       

 

 

 
          1,129,694  
       

 

 

 

Electric-Generation — 0.6%

 

E.ON SE

       32,354        351,388  
       

 

 

 

Electronic Components-Misc. — 0.3%

 

Flex, Ltd.†

       15,175        145,225  
       

 

 

 

Electronic Components-Semiconductors — 1.8%

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.†

       9,072        275,517  

Broadcom, Inc.

       1,659        477,560  

Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.

       11,337        270,614  
       

 

 

 
          1,023,691  
       

 

 

 

Electronic Forms — 0.6%

 

Adobe, Inc.†

       1,131        333,249  
       

 

 

 

Electronic Measurement Instruments — 0.4%

 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

       2,993        223,487  
       

 

 

 

Enterprise Software/Service — 0.9%

 

Guidewire Software, Inc.†

       2,742        277,984  

Workday, Inc., Class A†

       960        197,357  
       

 

 

 
          475,341  
       

 

 

 

Entertainment Software — 1.0%

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

       6,636        313,219  

Electronic Arts, Inc.†

       2,475        250,619  
       

 

 

 
          563,838  
       

 

 

 

Finance-Credit Card — 1.2%

 

Visa, Inc., Class A

       3,989        692,291  
       

 

 

 

Finance-Investment Banker/Broker — 0.7%

 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

       7,250        361,920  
       

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
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Security Description           Shares          
Value
(Note 2)
 

COMMON STOCKS (continued)

 

Finance-Other Services — 1.2%

 

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd.

       3,855      $ 136,259  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

       6,367        547,180  
       

 

 

 
          683,439  
       

 

 

 

Financial Guarantee Insurance — 0.3%

 

Assured Guaranty, Ltd.

       3,952        166,300  
       

 

 

 

Food-Misc./Diversified — 1.7%

 

Nestle SA

       6,836        707,723  

Post Holdings, Inc.†

       2,425        252,127  
       

 

 

 
          959,850  
       

 

 

 

Gas-Distribution — 0.7%

 

UGI Corp.

       7,584        405,061  
       

 

 

 

Hotels/Motels — 0.8%

 

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

       3,010        422,273  
       

 

 

 

Human Resources — 0.4%

 

Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

       6,049        202,224  
       

 

 

 

Industrial Automated/Robotic — 0.8%

 

Keyence Corp.

       694        426,490  
       

 

 

 

Insurance-Life/Health — 0.6%

 

AIA Group, Ltd.

       30,310        327,671  
       

 

 

 

Insurance-Multi-line — 1.3%

 

Allianz SE

       1,820        438,648  

Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd.

       24,973        300,568  
       

 

 

 
          739,216  
       

 

 

 

Insurance-Property/Casualty — 0.4%

 

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

       4,500        225,836  
       

 

 

 

Internet Application Software — 1.2%

 

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

       14,899        674,038  
       

 

 

 

Internet Content-Entertainment — 1.3%

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A†

       2,991        577,263  

Netflix, Inc.†

       476        174,844  
       

 

 

 
          752,107  
       

 

 

 

Internet Content-Information/News — 0.3%

 

Spotify Technology SA†

       1,243        181,751  
       

 

 

 

Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.3%

 

Komatsu, Ltd.

       6,123        148,380  
       

 

 

 

Medical Instruments — 1.7%

 

Alcon, Inc.†

       6,163        381,171  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.†

       493        258,603  

Medtronic PLC

       3,209        312,524  
       

 

 

 
          952,298  
       

 

 

 

Medical Products — 1.3%

 

Abbott Laboratories

       6,243        525,036  

Koninklijke Philips NV

       4,568        198,417  
       

 

 

 
          723,453  
       

 

 

 

Medical-Drugs — 0.5%

 

Bausch Health Cos., Inc.†

       7,825        197,346  

WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd.*

       10,762        94,465  
       

 

 

 
          291,811  
       

 

 

 
Security Description           Shares          
Value
(Note 2)
 

Medical-HMO — 1.0%

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

       2,318      $ 565,615  
       

 

 

 

Medical-Hospitals — 0.3%

 

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

       1,065        143,956  
       

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production — 0.8%

 

Concho Resources, Inc.

       1,237        127,634  

Encana Corp.

       25,408        130,382  

EOG Resources, Inc.

       2,240        208,678  
       

 

 

 
          466,694  
       

 

 

 

Oil Companies-Integrated — 1.3%

 

TOTAL SA

       12,812        716,846  
       

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.3%

 

Boston Properties, Inc.

       1,339        172,731  
       

 

 

 

Real Estate Management/Services — 0.6%

 

Vonovia SE

       6,477        309,330  
       

 

 

 

Real Estate Operations & Development — 0.6%

 

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

       14,448        350,814  
       

 

 

 

Retail-Building Products — 0.8%

 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

       4,473        451,370  
       

 

 

 

Retail-Discount — 1.9%

 

Walmart, Inc.

       9,442        1,043,247  
       

 

 

 

Retail-Restaurants — 0.5%

 

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

       929        258,522  
       

 

 

 

Schools — 0.5%

 

New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. ADR†

       2,912        281,241  
       

 

 

 

Telephone-Integrated — 1.0%

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

       10,213        583,469  
       

 

 

 

Textile-Apparel — 0.4%

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

       514        218,805  
       

 

 

 

Transport-Equipment & Leasing — 0.5%

 

AerCap Holdings NV†

       4,839        251,676  
       

 

 

 

Transport-Rail — 0.9%

 

CSX Corp.

       6,218        481,087  
       

 

 

 

Transport-Truck — 0.2%

 

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

       800        119,408  
       

 

 

 

Veterinary Diagnostics — 0.7%

 

Elanco Animal Health, Inc.†

       11,320        382,616  
       

 

 

 

Web Portals/ISP — 1.2%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C†

       598        646,384  
       

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost $32,155,228)

          35,110,827  
       

 

 

 

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.7%

 

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

       2,006        109,488  

SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF

       961        281,573  
       

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $367,638)

          391,061  
       

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
         
Value
(Note 2)
 

U.S. CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES — 0.6%

 

Cable/Satellite TV — 0.1%

 

Comcast Corp.
Company Guar. Notes
3.45% due 10/01/2021

     $ 45,000      $ 46,301  
       

 

 

 

Computer Services — 0.2%

 

International Business Machines Corp.
Senior Notes
2.85% due 05/13/2022

       100,000        101,705  
       

 

 

 

Electric-Integrated — 0.1%

 

Florida Power & Light Co. FRS
Senior Notes
2.97% (3 ML+0.40%)
due 05/06/2022

       85,000        85,039  
       

 

 

 

Multimedia — 0.1%

 

Viacom, Inc.
Senior Notes
4.50% due 03/01/2021

       30,000        30,919  
       

 

 

 

Telephone-Integrated — 0.1%

 

AT&T, Inc.
Senior Notes
2.80% due 02/17/2021

       50,000        50,313  
       

 

 

 

Total U.S. Corporate Bonds & Notes
(cost $310,415)

          314,277  
       

 

 

 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS — 22.1%

 

Sovereign — 22.1%

 

Commonwealth of Australia
Senior Notes
2.25% due 11/21/2022

    AUD        60,000        43,918  

Commonwealth of Australia
Senior Notes
2.75% due 11/21/2027

    AUD        181,000        141,923  

Commonwealth of Australia
Senior Notes
3.00% due 03/21/2047

    AUD        43,000        37,087  

Commonwealth of Australia
Senior Notes
3.25% due 06/21/2039

    AUD        25,000        22,015  

Commonwealth of Australia
Senior Notes
5.75% due 05/15/2021

    AUD        25,000        19,096  

Federal Republic of Germany
Bonds
zero coupon due 10/08/2021

    EUR        317,000        366,709  

Federal Republic of Germany
Bonds
zero coupon due 10/07/2022

    EUR        45,000        52,443  

Federal Republic of Germany
Bonds
zero coupon due 04/05/2024

    EUR        85,000        99,751  

Federal Republic of Germany
Bonds
0.50% due 02/15/2028

    EUR        64,000        78,663  

Federal Republic of Germany
Bonds
2.50% due 07/04/2044

    EUR        78,000        138,590  
Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
         
Value
(Note 2)
 

Sovereign (continued)

 

Federal Republic of Germany
Bonds
4.25% due 07/04/2039

    EUR        42,000      $ 87,651  

Government of Canada
Bonds
0.75% due 03/01/2021

    CAD        125,000        94,246  

Government of Canada
Bonds
1.50% due 06/01/2023

    CAD        96,000        73,558  

Government of Canada
Bonds
1.50% due 06/01/2026

    CAD        70,000        53,703  

Government of Canada
Bonds
2.25% due 06/01/2029

    CAD        171,000        140,020  

Government of Canada
Bonds
3.50% due 12/01/2045

    CAD        42,000        44,482  

Government of Canada
Bonds
4.00% due 06/01/2041

    CAD        15,000        16,278  

Government of France
Bonds
zero coupon due 02/25/2021

    EUR        30,000        34,498  

Government of France
Bonds
zero coupon due 05/25/2021

    EUR        100,000        115,179  

Government of France
Bonds
zero coupon due 02/25/2022

    EUR        278,000        321,248  

Government of France
Bonds
zero coupon due 03/25/2025

    EUR        173,000        201,194  

Government of France
Bonds
0.50% due 05/25/2029

    EUR        85,000        101,494  

Government of France
Bonds
0.75% due 05/25/2028

    EUR        324,000        396,916  

Government of France
Bonds
2.00% due 05/25/2048*

    EUR        20,000        29,279  

Government of France
Bonds
3.25% due 05/25/2045

    EUR        128,000        230,264  

Government of France
Bonds
4.00% due 04/25/2055

    EUR        3,000        6,508  

Government of France
Bonds
4.50% due 04/25/2041

    EUR        40,000        81,607  

Government of Japan
Senior Bonds
0.10% due 06/20/2020

    JPY        35,000,000        325,572  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.10% due 11/01/2020

    JPY        42,000,000        391,169  
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
         
Value
(Note 2)
 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)

 

Sovereign (continued)

 

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.10% due 03/20/2027

    JPY        27,750,000      $ 264,497  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.10% due 03/20/2029

    JPY        4,200,000        39,951  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.20% due 06/20/2036

    JPY        42,300,000        395,717  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.30% due 12/20/2024

    JPY        20,500,000        196,010  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.30% due 06/20/2046

    JPY        6,800,000        62,464  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.40% due 03/20/2056

    JPY        11,100,000        102,692  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.60% due 06/20/2024

    JPY        11,900,000        115,108  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.80% due 09/20/2022

    JPY        8,600,000        82,411  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.80% due 09/20/2023

    JPY        2,200,000        21,317  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.80% due 09/20/2047

    JPY        24,700,000        256,496  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
0.90% due 06/20/2022

    JPY        23,450,000        224,762  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
1.20% due 06/20/2021

    JPY        6,500,000        61,971  

Government of Japan
Senior Bonds
1.70% due 06/20/2033

    JPY        57,300,000        655,829  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
1.80% due 03/20/2043

    JPY        5,400,000        67,256  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
1.90% due 09/20/2042

    JPY        3,400,000        42,879  

Government of Japan
Senior Notes
2.20% due 09/20/2028

    JPY        17,300,000        196,079  

Government of Japan
Senior Bonds
2.30% due 03/20/2039

    JPY        19,600,000        254,012  

Government of Malaysia
Senior Notes
3.42% due 08/15/2022

    MYR        75,000        18,171  

Government of Malaysia
Senior Notes
4.13% due 04/15/2032

    MYR        100,000        24,824  

Government of New Zealand
Senior Notes
3.00% due 04/20/2029

    NZD        154,000        116,796  
Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
         
Value
(Note 2)
 

Sovereign (continued)

 

Kingdom of Belgium
Senior Notes
0.50% due 10/22/2024*

    EUR        45,000      $ 53,640  

Kingdom of Belgium
Senior Notes
0.80% due 06/22/2027*

    EUR        40,000        48,895  

Kingdom of Belgium
Senior Notes
0.80% due 06/22/2028*

    EUR        83,000        101,456  

Kingdom of Belgium
Senior Notes
1.70% due 06/22/2050*

    EUR        30,000        40,148  

Kingdom of Belgium
Notes
4.00% due 03/28/2022

    EUR        63,000        80,879  

Kingdom of Belgium
Bonds
4.25% due 03/28/2041*

    EUR        36,000        69,705  

Kingdom of Denmark
Bonds
1.75% due 11/15/2025

    DKK        180,000        31,551  

Kingdom of Denmark
Bonds
4.50% due 11/15/2039

    DKK        122,000        35,495  

Kingdom of Norway
Bonds
2.00% due 05/24/2023*

    NOK        564,000        68,006  

Kingdom of Spain
Bonds
0.05% due 01/31/2021

    EUR        78,000        89,336  

Kingdom of Spain
Senior Notes
0.25% due 07/30/2024*

    EUR        160,000        185,708  

Kingdom of Spain
Bonds
0.35% due 07/30/2023

    EUR        36,000        41,929  

Kingdom of Spain
Senior Notes
1.45% due 04/30/2029*

    EUR        202,000        252,993  

Kingdom of Spain
Bonds
1.50% due 04/30/2027*

    EUR        133,000        166,600  

Kingdom of Spain
Senior Notes
2.35% due 07/30/2033*

    EUR        30,000        41,422  

Kingdom of Spain
Senior Notes
2.70% due 10/31/2048*

    EUR        22,000        32,889  

Kingdom of Spain
Senior Notes
2.90% due 10/31/2046*

    EUR        20,000        30,899  

Kingdom of Spain
Senior Notes
4.70% due 07/30/2041*

    EUR        20,000        38,718  

Kingdom of Spain
Senior Bonds
4.90% due 07/30/2040*

    EUR        34,000        66,677  

Kingdom of Sweden
Bonds
0.75% due 11/12/2029*

    SEK        180,000        20,833  

Kingdom of Sweden
Bonds
3.50% due 03/30/2039

    SEK        40,000        6,716  
 

 

 

 

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Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
         
Value
(Note 2)
 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)

 

Sovereign (continued)

 

Kingdom of Sweden
Bonds
5.00% due 12/01/2020

    SEK        225,000      $ 26,169  

Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bonds
zero coupon due 01/15/2024*

    EUR        53,000        61,896  

Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bonds
0.25% due 07/15/2029*

    EUR        40,000        47,351  

Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bonds
0.50% due 01/15/2040*

    EUR        35,000        41,762  

Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bonds
1.75% due 07/15/2023*

    EUR        70,000        87,418  

Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bonds
2.75% due 01/15/2047*

    EUR        18,000        33,746  

Republic of Austria
Senior Notes
zero coupon due 07/15/2024*

    EUR        75,000        87,350  

Republic of Austria
Senior Notes
0.50% due 02/20/2029*

    EUR        106,000        126,959  

Republic of Austria
Senior Notes
1.50% due 02/20/2047*

    EUR        24,000        32,934  

Republic of Austria
Senior Notes
2.40% due 05/23/2034*

    EUR        15,000        22,256  

Republic of Austria
Senior Notes
3.15% due 06/20/2044*

    EUR        15,000        27,251  

Republic of Austria
Senior Notes
3.65% due 04/20/2022*

    EUR        30,000        38,261  

Republic of Finland
Senior Notes
0.50% due 09/15/2029*

    EUR        10,000        11,980  

Republic of Finland
Senior Bonds
1.13% due 04/15/2034*

    EUR        5,000        6,418  

Republic of Finland
Senior Notes
1.38% due 04/15/2047*

    EUR        12,000        16,592  

Republic of Finland
Senior Notes
2.00% due 04/15/2024*

    EUR        15,000        19,151  

Republic of Ireland
Bonds
0.90% due 05/15/2028

    EUR        30,000        36,714  

Republic of Ireland
Bonds
2.00% due 02/18/2045

    EUR        13,000        18,370  

Republic of Ireland
Bonds
5.40% due 03/13/2025

    EUR        39,000        58,729  

Republic of Italy
Senior Notes
0.05% due 04/15/2021

    EUR        125,000        141,712  
Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
         
Value
(Note 2)
 

Sovereign (continued)

 

Republic of Italy
Bonds
0.95% due 03/01/2023

    EUR        60,000      $ 68,162  

Republic of Italy
Bonds
1.00% due 07/15/2022

    EUR        188,000        214,993  

Republic of Italy
Bonds
1.85% due 05/15/2024

    EUR        209,000        244,274  

Republic of Italy
Bonds
2.05% due 08/01/2027

    EUR        195,000        226,427  

Republic of Italy
Bonds
3.00% due 08/01/2029

    EUR        155,000        191,000  

Republic of Italy
Senior Notes
3.10% due 03/01/2040*

    EUR        95,000        113,231  

Republic of Italy
Notes
3.35% due 03/01/2035*

    EUR        18,000        22,587  

Republic of Italy
Bonds
3.85% due 09/01/2049*

    EUR        55,000        72,274  

Republic of Italy
Bonds
5.00% due 09/01/2040*

    EUR        35,000        53,188  

Republic of Poland
Bonds
2.50% due 07/25/2026

    PLN        216,000        58,834  

Republic of Poland
Bonds
5.75% due 09/23/2022

    PLN        65,000        19,563  

Republic of Singapore
Senior Notes
3.50% due 03/01/2027

    SGD        40,000        32,875  

Republic of South Africa
Senior Notes
8.25% due 03/31/2032

    ZAR        1,302,000        86,106  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury
Bonds
1.00% due 04/22/2024

    GBP        427,000        551,660  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury
Bonds
1.25% due 07/22/2027

    GBP        45,000        59,350  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury
Bonds
1.63% due 10/22/2028

    GBP        78,000        106,031  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury Bonds
1.75% due 09/07/2022

    GBP        115,000        151,448  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury Bonds
2.50% due 07/22/2065

    GBP        25,000        43,796  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury Bonds
3.50% due 01/22/2045

    GBP        45,000        81,770  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury Notes
3.75% due 07/22/2052

    GBP        27,000        55,136  

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury Bonds
4.25% due 03/07/2036

    GBP        30,000        55,213  
 

 

 

 
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS — June 30, 2019 (unaudited) — (continued)

 

Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
         
Value
(Note 2)
 

FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (continued)

 

Sovereign (continued)

 

United Kingdom Gilt Treasury Bonds
4.25% due 12/07/2046

    GBP        155,000      $ 319,794  

United Mexican States
Senior Notes
8.50% due 11/18/2038

    MXN        314,000        17,510  

United Mexican States
Bonds
10.00% due 12/05/2024

    MXN        759,900        44,142  

United Mexican States
Bonds
10.00% due 11/20/2036

    MXN        543,800        34,372  
       

 

 

 

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(cost $11,867,311)

          12,315,553  
       

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT TREASURIES — 12.0%

 

United States Treasury Bonds — 2.5%

 

2.50% due 05/15/2046

     $ 230,000        228,670  

3.00% due 11/15/2045

       83,000        90,833  

3.00% due 02/15/2048

       460,000        503,934  

3.13% due 05/15/2048

       65,000        72,937  

4.38% due 11/15/2039

       86,000        114,346  

5.00% due 05/15/2037

       285,000        401,828  
       

 

 

 
          1,412,548  
       

 

 

 

United States Treasury Notes — 9.5%

 

1.38% due 08/31/2023

       269,000        265,091  

2.00% due 11/30/2020

       325,000        325,673  

2.00% due 02/28/2021

       91,000        91,274  

2.00% due 11/15/2026

       170,000        171,295  

2.13% due 08/15/2021(2)

       1,233,000        1,242,392  

2.13% due 06/30/2022

       745,000        753,789  

2.38% due 08/15/2024

       160,000        164,687  

2.50% due 05/15/2024

       1,180,000        1,220,516  

2.75% due 02/15/2028

       1,006,000        1,069,661  
       

 

 

 
          5,304,378  
       

 

 

 

Total U.S. Government Treasuries
(cost $6,519,248)

          6,716,926  
       

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Investment Securities
(cost $51,219,840)

          54,848,644  
       

 

 

 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS — 2.4%

 

Bank of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase
Agreement(3)

       280,000        280,000  

Barclays Capital, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

       230,000        230,000  

BNP Paribas SA Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

       280,000        280,000  
Security Description           Principal
Amount(1)
        
Value
(Note 2)
 

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (continued)

 

Deutsche Bank AG Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

     $ 255,000     $ 255,000  

RBS Securities, Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement(3)

       320,000       320,000  
      

 

 

 

Total Repurchase Agreements
(cost $1,365,000)

         1,365,000  
      

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(cost $52,584,840)(4)

       100.7     56,213,644  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

       (0.7     (412,720
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0   $ 55,800,924  
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  Non-income producing security
*   Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. The Portfolio has no right to demand registration of these securities. At June 30, 2019, the aggregate value of these securities was $2,735,993 representing 4.9% of net assets.
(1)   Denominated in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated.
(2)   The security or a portion thereof was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts.
(3)   See Note 2 for details of Joint Repurchase Agreements.
(4)   See Note 6 for cost of investments on a tax basis.
ADR   — American Depository Receipt
ETF   — Exchange-Traded Fund
FRS   — Floating Rate Security

The rates shown on FRS are the current rates at June 30, 2019 and unless noted otherwise, the dates are the original maturity dates.

Index Legend

3 ML — 3 Month USD Libor

Currency Legend

AUD — Australian Dollar

CAD — Canadian Dollar

DKK — Danish Krone

EUR — Euro Currency

GBP — British Sterling Pound

JPY — Japanese Yen

MXN — Mexican Peso

MYR — Malaysian Ringgit

NOK — Norwegian Krone

NZD — New Zealand Dollar

PLN — Polish Zloty

SEK — Swedish Krona

SGD — Singapore Dollar

ZAR — South African Rand

 

 

Futures Contracts  
Number
of
Contracts
    Type    Description    Expiration
Month
   Notional
Basis*
     Notional
Value*
    

Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
  2     Long   

Australian 10 Year Bonds

  

September 2019

   $ 200,324      $ 201,699      $ 1,375  
  4     Long   

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Notes

  

September 2019

     466,758        472,625        5,867  
  3     Long   

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes

  

September 2019

     378,187        383,906        5,719  
                

 

 

 
                 $ 12,961  
                

 

 

 

 

*   Notional basis refers to the contractual amount agreed upon at inception of the open contract. Notional value represents the current value of the open contract.

 

 

 

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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  
Counterparty    Contract to
Deliver
       In
Exchange For
   Delivery
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

   JPY      202,447,000        USD    1,866,688    07/03/2019    $      $ (11,192
   USD      382,370        JPY    41,469,000    07/03/2019      2,293         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      2,293        (11,192
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Bank of America, N.A.

   CAD      546,000        USD    416,632    08/06/2019             (636
   DKK      439,000        USD    67,052    08/06/2019             (31
   EUR      124,000        USD    140,942    07/03/2019             (70
   NOK      442,000        USD    51,866    08/06/2019             (7
   NZD      2,000        USD    1,318    07/03/2019             (25
   USD      416,317        CAD    546,000    07/03/2019      630         
   USD      66,854        DKK    439,000    07/03/2019      30         
   USD      140,345        JPY    15,079,000    07/03/2019             (473
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      660        (1,242
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Bank of Montreal

   JPY      121,468,000        USD    1,119,908    07/03/2019             (6,819
   USD      229,397        JPY    24,881,000    07/03/2019      1,397         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      1,397        (6,819
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Barclays Bank PLC

   AUD      25,000        USD    17,498    07/03/2019             (54
   AUD      435,000        USD    304,852    08/06/2019             (907
   CAD      11,000        USD    8,353    07/03/2019             (47
   CHF      19,000        USD    19,405    07/03/2019             (60
   EUR      5,569,000        USD    6,226,042    07/03/2019             (107,009
   EUR      5,780,000        USD    6,590,950    08/06/2019             (342
   GBP      1,000        USD    1,276    07/03/2019      6         
   GBP      1,129,000        USD    1,437,902    08/06/2019      1,659         
   JPY      103,000        USD    952    07/03/2019             (3
   NOK      70,000        USD    8,113    07/03/2019             (93
   NZD      10,000        USD    6,585    07/03/2019             (133
   SEK      88,000        USD    9,398    07/03/2019             (79
   USD      305,867        AUD    437,000    07/03/2019      939         
   USD      6,802        CAD    9,000    07/03/2019      71         
   USD      2,013        CHF    2,000    07/03/2019      36         
   USD      6,554,278        EUR    5,764,000    07/03/2019      527         
   USD      1,440,635        GBP    1,133,000    07/03/2019             (1,708
   USD      301,803        JPY    32,489,000    07/03/2019             (438
   USD      5,082        NOK    44,000    07/03/2019      76         
   USD      3,339        NZD    5,000    07/03/2019      20         
   USD      4,819        SEK    45,000    07/03/2019      28         
   USD      83,621        ZAR    1,185,000    07/03/2019      501         
   USD      10,512        AUD    15,000    08/06/2019      32         
   USD      3,062        CAD    4,000    08/06/2019             (5
   USD      17,441        CHF    17,000    08/06/2019      31         
   USD      46,755        EUR    41,000    08/06/2019             (1
   ZAR      1,185,000        USD    83,272    08/06/2019             (497
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      3,926        (111,376
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

BNP Paribas SA

   EUR      65,000        USD    74,114    07/03/2019      196         
   GBP      23,000        USD    29,034    07/03/2019             (177
   NZD      180,000        USD    118,794    07/03/2019             (2,133
   NZD      174,000        USD    116,790    08/06/2019             (194
   SEK      662,000        USD    69,601    07/03/2019             (1,693

 

 

 
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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  
Counterparty    Contract to
Deliver
       In
Exchange For
   Delivery
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 
   USD      136,493        NZD    204,000    07/03/2019    $ 557      $  
   USD      4,027        NZD    6,000    08/06/2019      7         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      760        (4,197
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

   EUR      26,000        USD    29,044    07/03/2019             (523
   JPY      2,000,000        USD    18,464    07/03/2019             (88
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                             (611
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Citibank N.A.

   AUD      5,000        USD    3,489    07/03/2019             (21
   CAD      6,000        USD    4,471    07/03/2019             (111
   EUR      1,000        USD    1,129    07/03/2019             (8
   EUR      41,000        USD    46,750    08/06/2019             (5
   GBP      3,000        USD    3,809    07/03/2019             (1
   MXN      1,804,000        USD    91,289    07/03/2019             (2,685
   MXN      1,804,000        USD    93,561    08/06/2019      108         
   NOK      8,000        USD    935    07/03/2019             (2
   NZD      1,000        USD    670    08/06/2019             (3
   PLN      277,000        USD    72,305    07/03/2019             (1,887
   USD      2,082        AUD    3,000    07/03/2019      24         
   USD      2,516        GBP    2,000    07/03/2019      24         
   USD      6,339        JPY    682,000    07/03/2019             (13
   USD      94,081        MXN    1,804,000    07/03/2019             (107
   USD      44,182        AUD    63,000    08/06/2019      100         
   USD      58,150        EUR    51,000    08/06/2019      8         
   USD      43,195        JPY    4,640,000    08/06/2019             (43
   ZAR      1,185,000        USD    79,762    07/03/2019             (4,359
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      264        (9,245
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs International

   EUR      8,000        USD    8,958    07/03/2019             (139
   EUR      131,000        USD    149,605    08/06/2019      218         
   JPY      3,000,000        USD    27,920    08/06/2019      20         
   MYR      172,000        USD    41,001    07/03/2019             (617
   MYR      172,000        USD    41,581    08/06/2019             (56
   USD      11,299        EUR    10,000    07/03/2019      73         
   USD      41,546        MYR    172,000    07/03/2019      72         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      383        (812
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

HSBC Bank USA

   EUR      85,000        USD    96,175    07/03/2019             (486
   SGD      46,000        USD    33,991    08/06/2019             (29
   USD      33,971        SGD    46,000    07/03/2019      28         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      28        (515
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

   AUD      22,000        USD    15,325    07/03/2019             (120
   AUD      1,000        USD    702    08/06/2019             (1
   CAD      17,000        USD    12,783    07/03/2019             (199
   CHF      23,000        USD    23,348    07/03/2019             (215
   EUR      62,000        USD    69,374    07/03/2019             (1,133
   GBP      1,217,000        USD    1,535,155    07/03/2019             (10,453
   JPY      57,082,000        USD    530,014    07/03/2019      526         
   NOK      227,000        USD    26,374    07/03/2019             (238
   NOK      197,000        USD    23,149    08/06/2019      29         
   NZD      42,000        USD    27,836    07/03/2019             (381
   NZD      5,000        USD    3,358    08/06/2019             (4

 

 

 

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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  
Counterparty    Contract to
Deliver
       In
Exchange For
   Delivery
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 
   PLN      277,000        USD    74,083    08/06/2019    $      $ (176
   SEK      273,000        USD    29,182    07/03/2019             (219
   SEK      814,000        USD    87,950    08/06/2019      62         
   USD      24,276        AUD    35,000    07/03/2019      297         
   USD      16,509        CAD    22,000    07/03/2019      291         
   USD      47,552        CHF    47,000    07/03/2019      599         
   USD      257,806        EUR    228,000    07/03/2019      1,475         
   USD      6,344        GBP    5,000    07/03/2019      6         
   USD      323,313        JPY    34,994,000    07/03/2019      1,288         
   USD      45,215        NOK    387,000    07/03/2019      154         
   USD      19,751        NZD    30,000    07/03/2019      404         
   USD      74,018        PLN    277,000    07/03/2019      174         
   USD      105,566        SEK    983,000    07/03/2019      299         
   USD      2,293        CAD    3,000    08/06/2019             (1
   USD      1,139        EUR    1,000    08/06/2019      1         
   USD      48,511        JPY    5,213,000    08/06/2019             (30
   USD      938        NOK    8,000    08/06/2019      1         
   USD      973        SEK    9,000    08/06/2019             (1
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      5,606        (13,171
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

   CAD      1,000        USD    759    07/03/2019             (5
   CAD      2,000        USD    1,531    08/06/2019      2         
   CHF      7,000        USD    7,094    07/03/2019             (77
   DKK      439,000        USD    65,800    07/03/2019             (1,084
   EUR      29,000        USD    32,661    07/03/2019             (318
   GBP      3,000        USD    3,811    07/03/2019      1         
   JPY      145,105,000        USD    1,342,852    07/03/2019             (3,129
   JPY      203,515,000        USD    1,893,647    08/06/2019      970         
   NOK      145,000        USD    16,748    07/03/2019             (251
   NZD      6,000        USD    3,998    07/03/2019             (33
   SEK      9,000        USD    971    07/03/2019      2         
   SEK      4,000        USD    432    08/06/2019              
   SGD      46,000        USD    33,375    07/03/2019             (624
   USD      4,876        AUD    7,000    07/03/2019      38         
   USD      1,521        CAD    2,000    07/03/2019      6         
   USD      82,800        EUR    73,000    07/03/2019      215         
   USD      2,156,669        JPY    232,486,000    07/03/2019             (149
   USD      2,173        NOK    19,000    07/03/2019      54         
   USD      654        NZD    1,000    07/03/2019      18         
   USD      431        SEK    4,000    07/03/2019      0         
   USD      1,142        EUR    1,000    08/06/2019             (2
   USD      3,817        GBP    3,000    08/06/2019             (1
   USD      532,741        JPY    57,255,000    08/06/2019             (273
   USD      6,576        NOK    56,000    08/06/2019             (4
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      1,306        (5,950
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Royal Bank of Canada

   AUD      437,000        USD    305,095    07/03/2019             (1,711
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

State Street Bank and Trust Company

   CAD      544,000        USD    405,991    07/03/2019             (9,430
   USD      135,511        GBP    107,000    07/03/2019      381         
   USD      38,480        JPY    4,175,000    07/03/2019      247         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      628        (9,430
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  
Counterparty    Contract to
Deliver
       In
Exchange For
   Delivery
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Toronto Dominion Bank

   AUD      7,000        USD    4,911    08/06/2019    $      $ (11
   USD      4,905        AUD    7,000    07/03/2019      10         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      10        (11
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

UBS AG

   EUR      112,000        USD    126,817    07/03/2019             (550
   EUR      20,000        USD    22,818    08/06/2019      10         
   JPY      4,310,000        USD    40,174    07/03/2019      195         
   USD      6,804        EUR    6,000    07/03/2019      19         
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                      224        (550
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 
                              
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)

         $ 17,485      $ (176,832
                   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

AUD — Australian Dollar

CAD — Canadian Dollar

CHF — Swiss Franc

DKK — Danish Krone

EUR — Euro Currency

GBP — British Pound Sterling

JPY — Japanese Yen

MXN — Mexican Peso

MYR — Malaysian Ringgit

NOK — Norwegian Krone

NZD — New Zealand Dollar

PLN — Polish Zloty

SEK — Swedish Krona

SGD — Singapore Dollar

USD — United States Dollar

ZAR — South African Rand

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Portfolio’s net assets as of June 30, 2019 (see Note 2):

 

      Level 1 - Unadjusted
Quoted Prices
     Level 2 - Other
Observable  Inputs
    Level 3 -  Significant
Unobservable Inputs
     Total  

ASSETS:

          
Investments at Value:*           

Common Stocks

   $ 24,289,205      $ 10,821,622 **    $      $ 35,110,827  

Exchange-Traded Funds

     391,061                     391,061  

U.S. Corporate Bonds & Notes

            314,277              314,277  

Foreign Government Obligations

            12,315,553              12,315,553  

U.S. Government Treasuries

            6,716,926              6,716,926  

Repurchase Agreements

            1,365,000              1,365,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments at Value

   $ 24,680,266      $ 31,533,378     $      $ 56,213,644  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
Other Financial Instruments:+           

Futures Contracts

   $ 12,961      $     $      $ 12,961  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

            17,485              17,485  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 12,961      $ 17,485     $      $ 30,446  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

          
Other Financial Instruments:+           

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

   $      $ 176,832     $      $ 176,832  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*   For a detailed presentation of investments, please refer to the Portfolio of Investments.
**   Represents foreign equity securities that have been fair valued in accordance with pricing procedures approved by the Board (see Note 2).
+   Amounts represent unrealized appreciation/depreciation as of the end of the reporting period.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

     SA BlackRock
Multi-Asset
Income
Portfolio
    SA PGI Asset
Allocation
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Capital
Appreciation
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Government and
Quality Bond
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Strategic
Multi-Asset
Portfolio
 

ASSETS:

         

Investments at value (unaffiliated)*

  $ 57,214,567     $ 173,343,271     $ 1,520,797,102     $ 1,438,298,302     $ 54,848,644  

Repurchase agreements (cost approximates value)

          2,450,000       31,645,000       51,465,000       1,365,000  

Cash

    4,470,121       32,827       4,782       2,060       850  

Foreign cash*

    56,697       332       22             8,543  

Cash collateral for futures contracts

    163,970                          

Due from broker

    13                         28  

Receivable for:

         

Fund shares sold

    222,832       9,131       110,495       3,710,513       19,298  

Dividends and interest

          786,523       244,538       8,378,360       113,378  

Investments sold

          118,012       4,154,549             701,334  

Investments sold on an extended settlement basis

          230,350                    

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    6,791       6,884       12,258       10,898       6,839  

Due from investment adviser for expense reimbursements/fee waivers

    58,185                         36,060  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    969                         499  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                            17,485  
 

 

 

 

Total assets

    62,194,145       176,977,330       1,556,968,746       1,501,865,133       57,117,958  
 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES:

         

Payable for:

         

Fund shares redeemed

    9,109       317,107       10,266,764       903,495       146,635  

Investments purchased

          66,330             12,832,634       752,884  

Investments purchased on an extended settlement basis

                      16,518,615       87,209  

Investment advisory and management fees

    49,550       96,720       889,451       638,879       44,669  

Service fees — Class 2

          1,436       6,150       2,811        

Service fees — Class 3

    9,173       12,640       132,034       133,843       7,866  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

    136       254       384       468       87  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

    515       741             1,175       541  

Other accrued expenses

    54,683       100,051       267,496       344,871       100,311  

Variation margin on futures contracts

    10,800                   594        

Due to broker

                      984        

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts

                            176,832  
 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    133,966       595,279       11,562,279       31,378,369       1,317,034  
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

  $ 62,060,179     $ 176,382,051     $ 1,545,406,467     $ 1,470,486,764     $ 55,800,924  
 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY:

         

Capital paid-in

  $ 60,810,671     $ 143,442,303     $ 889,745,183     $ 1,387,599,454     $ 52,613,867  

Total accumulated earnings (loss)

    1,249,508       32,939,748       655,661,284       82,887,310       3,187,057  
 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

  $ 62,060,179     $ 176,382,051     $ 1,545,406,467     $ 1,470,486,764     $ 55,800,924  
 

 

 

 

 

*  Cost

         

Investments (unaffiliated)

  $ 56,406,963     $ 155,041,801     $ 1,233,678,896     $ 1,392,976,898     $ 51,219,840  
 

 

 

 

Foreign cash

  $ 56,142     $ 318     $ 22     $     $ 6,477  
 

 

 

 

Class 1 (unlimited shares authorized):

         

Net assets

  $ 15,756,204     $ 102,871,856     $ 851,836,721     $ 792,161,499     $ 16,368,067  

Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding

    2,419,075       7,251,731       16,250,222       51,071,768       2,012,663  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $ 6.51     $ 14.19     $ 52.42     $ 15.51     $ 8.13  
 

 

 

 

Class 2 (unlimited shares authorized):

         

Net assets

  $     $ 11,756,418     $ 50,203,632     $ 22,775,953     $  

Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding

          830,228       1,007,537       1,465,374        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $     $ 14.16     $ 49.83     $ 15.54     $  
 

 

 

 

Class 3 (unlimited shares authorized):

         

Net assets

  $ 46,303,975     $ 61,753,777     $ 643,366,114     $ 655,549,312     $ 39,432,857  

Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding

    7,191,062       4,397,830       13,356,588       42,424,020       4,871,144  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

  $ 6.44     $ 14.04     $ 48.17     $ 15.45     $ 8.10  
 

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 (unaudited)

 

     SA BlackRock
Multi-Asset
Income
Portfolio
    SA PGI Asset
Allocation
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Capital
Appreciation
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Government and
Quality Bond
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Strategic
Multi-Asset
Portfolio
 

INVESTMENT INCOME:

         

Dividends (unaffiliated)

  $ 1,125,226     $ 1,309,077     $ 2,332,595     $     $ 266,605  

Interest (unaffiliated)

    1,831       1,451,722       586,575       21,067,088       181,842  
 

 

 

 

Total investment income*

    1,127,057       2,760,799       2,919,170       21,067,088       448,447  
 

 

 

 

EXPENSES:

         

Investment advisory and management fees

    268,981       581,284       5,230,035       3,789,366       253,455  

Service fee:

         

Class 2

          8,674       36,305       16,820        

Class 3

    48,547       75,563       779,880       787,489       43,650  

Transfer agent fees and expenses

    505       940       1,505       1,735       481  

Custodian and accounting fees

    12,397       30,382       79,302       113,610       34,992  

Reports to shareholders

    1,605       7,719       55,653       62,755       1,583  

Audit and tax fees

    22,595       23,411       19,988       25,152       26,830  

Legal fees

    6,026       8,423       25,600       27,254       6,361  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

    1,597       5,999       46,450       47,864       1,599  

Interest expense

    61                          

Other expenses

    8,254       11,136       17,516       15,373       9,734  
 

 

 

 

Total expenses before fee waivers, expense reimbursements, expense recoupments, custody credits and fees paid indirectly

    370,568       753,531       6,292,234       4,887,418       378,685  

Fees waived and expenses reimbursed by investment adviser (Note 3)

    (166,011                       (117,061

Fees paid indirectly (Note 4)

          (14     (2,587           (145
 

 

 

 

Net expenses

    204,557       753,517       6,289,647       4,887,418       261,479  
 

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

    922,500       2,007,282       (3,370,477     16,179,670       186,968  
 

 

 

 

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES:

         

Net realized gain (loss) on:

         

Investments (unaffiliated)

    (139,109     1,265,594       119,516,983       (1,244,374     (285,165

Futures contracts

    25,791                   (585,592     407,525  

Forward contracts

                            193,842  

Net realized foreign exchange gain (loss) on other assets and liabilities

    (701     (11     247             (33,789
 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies

    (114,019     1,265,583       119,517,230       (1,829,966     282,413  
 

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

         

Investments (unaffiliated)

    3,954,379       17,283,931       264,603,619       59,773,739       6,056,037  

Futures contracts

    157,175                   509,375       99,892  

Forward contracts

                            109,055  

Change in unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss) on other assets and liabilities

    (428     463       235             (217,812
 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies

    4,111,126       17,284,394       264,603,854       60,283,114       6,047,172  
 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies

    3,997,107       18,549,977       384,121,084       58,453,148       6,329,585  
 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

  $ 4,919,607     $ 20,557,259     $ 380,750,607     $ 74,632,818     $ 6,516,553  
 

 

 

 

 

*  Net of foreign withholding taxes on interest and dividends of

  $     $ 88,539     $     $     $ 18,980  
 

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    SA BlackRock
Multi-Asset
Income
Portfolio
    SA PGI Asset
Allocation
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Capital
Appreciation
Portfolio
 
     For the
six months
ended
June 30,
2019
(unaudited)
    For the year
ended
December 31,
2018
    For the
six months
ended
June 30,
2019
(unaudited)
    For the year
ended
December 31,
2018
    For the
six months
ended
June 30,
2019
(unaudited)
    For the year
ended
December 31,
2018
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

           

Operations:

           

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 922,500     $ 1,460,282     $ 2,007,282     $ 3,998,732     $ (3,370,477   $ (4,973,034

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies

    (114,019     457,241       1,265,583       7,919,821       119,517,230       258,225,931  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies

    4,111,126       (3,804,505     17,284,394       (19,961,560     264,603,854       (274,262,413
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    4,919,607       (1,886,982     20,557,259       (8,043,007     380,750,607       (21,009,516
 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from:

           

Distributable earnings — Class 1

          (796,822           (7,964,064           (102,069,408

Distributable earnings — Class 2

                      (892,392           (6,545,761

Distributable earnings — Class 3

          (1,708,351           (4,551,350           (83,764,872

Return of Capital — Class 1

          (30,698                        

Return of Capital — Class 2

                                   

Return of Capital — Class 3

          (72,217                        
 

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

          (2,608,088           (13,407,806           (192,380,041
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions (Note 7)

    9,504,829       17,422,996       (10,470,470     (9,714,833     (133,421,817     161,417,503  
 

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    14,424,436       12,927,926       10,086,789       (31,165,646     247,328,790       (51,972,054
 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

           

Beginning of period

    47,635,743       34,707,817       166,295,262       197,460,908       1,298,077,677       1,350,049,731  
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 62,060,179     $ 47,635,743     $ 176,382,051     $ 166,295,262     $ 1,545,406,467     $ 1,298,077,677  
 

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (continued)

 

    SA Wellington
Government and
Quality Bond
Portfolio
    SA Wellington
Strategic
Multi-Asset
Portfolio
 
     For the
six months
ended
June 30,
2019
(unaudited)
    For the year
ended
December 31,
2018
    For the
six months
ended
June 30,
2019
(unaudited)
    For the year
ended
December 31,
2018
 

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS

       

Operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

  $ 16,179,670     $ 33,149,290     $ 186,968     $ 197,833  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies

    (1,829,966     (1,849,142     282,413       650,881  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currencies

    60,283,114       (34,666,073     6,047,172       (4,773,664
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    74,632,818       (3,365,925     6,516,553       (3,924,950
 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from:

       

Distributable earnings — Class 1

          (17,263,453           (848,421

Distributable earnings — Class 2

          (467,464            

Distributable earnings — Class 3

          (12,909,625           (1,533,905

Return of Capital — Class 1

                       

Return of Capital — Class 2

                       

Return of Capital — Class 3

                       
 

 

 

 

Total distributions to shareholders

          (30,640,542           (2,382,326
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions (Note 7)

    (30,716,021     (120,270,315     4,004,896       20,112,178  
 

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    43,916,797       (154,276,782     10,521,449       13,804,902  
 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS:

       

Beginning of period

    1,426,569,967       1,580,846,749       45,279,475       31,474,573  
 

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 1,470,486,764     $ 1,426,569,967     $ 55,800,924     $ 45,279,475  
 

 

 

 

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ANCHOR SERIES TRUST

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

June 30, 2019

 

Note 1.  Organization

Anchor Series Trust (the “Trust”), organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on August 26, 1983, is an open-end management investment company and consists of 5 separate series or portfolios (each, a “Portfolio” and collectively, the “Portfolios”). The Portfolios are managed by SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (“SAAMCo” or the “Adviser”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. (“AIG”). Shares of the Trust are issued and redeemed only in connection with investments in and payments under variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (the “Variable Contracts”) of American General Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurer (“AGL”), The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York, a New York life insurer (“USL”), and The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company, a Texas life insurer (“VALIC”), each an affiliated insurance company of SAAMCo; and variable contracts issued by Phoenix Life Insurance Company, an unaffiliated life insurance company. The life insurance companies listed above are collectively referred to as the “Life Companies.” All shares of the Trust are owned by “separate accounts” of the Life Companies. The Trust issues separate series of shares (the “Portfolios”), each of which represents a separate managed portfolio of securities with its own investment goal. All shares may be purchased or redeemed at net asset value without any sales or redemption charge.

Class 1 shares, Class 2 shares and Class 3 shares of each Portfolio may be offered in connection with certain Variable Contracts. Class 2 and Class 3 shares of a given Portfolio are identical in all respects to Class 1 shares of the same Portfolio, except that (i) each class may bear differing amounts of certain class-specific expenses, (ii) Class 2 and Class 3 shares are subject to service fees, while Class 1 shares are not, and (iii) Class 2 and Class 3 shares have voting rights on matters that pertain to the Rule 12b-1 plan adopted with respect to Class 2 and Class 3 shares. Class 2 and Class 3 shares of each Portfolio pay service fees at an annual rate of 0.15% and 0.25%, respectively, of each class’ average daily net assets.

The investment goal for each Portfolio is as follows:

The SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio seeks current income with a secondary goal of capital appreciation. Its strategy is to actively allocate the Portfolio’s assets among a broad range of income-producing investments, including fixed income securities and equity securities. The Portfolio may invest up to 100% of its assets in fixed income securities and up to 80% of its assets in equity securities. The Portfolio may also invest all or a portion of its assets in exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), including ETFs affiliated with the Portfolio’s subadviser, that provide exposure to fixed income securities, equity securities or other asset classes.

The SA PGI Asset Allocation Portfolio seeks high total return (including income and capital gains) consistent with long-term preservation of capital. Its strategy is to invest in a diversified portfolio that may include common stocks and other securities with common stock characteristics, bonds and other intermediate and long-term fixed income securities and money market instruments.

The SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation. Its strategy is to invest in growth equity securities across a wide range of industries and companies, using a wide-ranging and flexible stock selection approach.

The SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio seeks relatively high current income, liquidity and security of principal. Its strategy is to invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of net assets in obligations issued, guaranteed or insured by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities and in high quality corporate fixed income securities (rated AA– or better by Standard & Poor’s Corporation or Aa3 or better by Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. or its equivalent by any other nationally recognized statistical rating organization).

The SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio seeks high long-term total investment return. Its strategy is to actively allocate the Portfolio’s assets among U.S. and foreign, large, medium and small company equity securities, global fixed income securities (including high-yield, high risk bonds) and cash.

Indemnifications: The Trust’s organizational documents provide officers and trustees with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, pursuant to Indemnification Agreements between the Trust and each of the current trustees who is not an “interested person,” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), of the Trust (collectively, the “Disinterested Trustees”), the Trust provides the Disinterested Trustees with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust, whether such liabilities are asserted during or after their service as trustees. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that contain the obligation to indemnify others. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. Currently, however, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

 

 
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Note 2.  Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant. The Portfolios are considered investment companies under GAAP and follow the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements:

Security Valuation

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures under GAAP, the Portfolios disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. In accordance with GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that the Portfolios would receive upon selling an asset or transferring a liability in a timely transaction to an independent third party in the principal or most advantageous market. GAAP establishes a three-tier hierarchy to provide more transparency around the inputs used to measure fair value and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three tiers are as follows:

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

Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, referenced indices, quoted prices in inactive markets, adjusted quoted prices in active markets, adjusted quoted prices on foreign equity securities that were adjusted in accordance with pricing procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), etc.)

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (includes inputs that reflect the Portfolios’ own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the security, developed based on the best information available under the circumstances)

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned Level within the hierarchy. The methodology used for valuing investments is not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments and the determination of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to each security.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is recently issued and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

The summary of each Portfolio’s assets and liabilities classified in the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2019, is reported on a schedule at the end of each Portfolio’s Portfolio of Investments.

Stocks are generally valued based upon closing sales prices reported on recognized securities exchanges on which the securities are principally traded and are generally categorized as Level 1. Stocks listed on the NASDAQ are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). Generally, the NOCP will be the last sale price unless the reported trade for the stock is outside the range of the bid/ask price. In such cases, the NOCP will be normalized to the nearer of the bid or ask price. For listed securities having no sales reported and for unlisted securities, such securities will be valued based upon the last reported bid price.

As of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), securities traded primarily on security exchanges outside the United States are valued at the last sale price on such exchanges on the day of valuation, or if there is no sale on the day of valuation, at the last-reported bid price. If a security’s price is available from more than one exchange, the Portfolios use the exchange that is the primary market for the security. Such securities are generally categorized as Level 1. However, depending on the foreign market, closing prices may be up to 15 hours old when they are used to price a Portfolio’s shares, and the Portfolio may determine that certain closing prices do not reflect the fair value of the security. This determination will be based on the review of a number of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. If a Portfolio determines that closing prices do not reflect the fair value of the securities, the Portfolio will adjust the previous closing prices in accordance with pricing procedures approved by the Board to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. The Portfolios may also fair value securities in other situations, for example, when a particular foreign market is closed but a Portfolio is open. For foreign equity securities and foreign equity futures contracts, the Portfolios use an outside pricing service to provide it with closing market prices and information used for adjusting those prices, and when so adjusted, such securities and futures are generally categorized as Level 2.

 

 

 

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Bonds, debentures, and other debt securities, are valued at evaluated bid prices obtained for the day of valuation from a Board-approved pricing service, and are generally categorized as Level 2. The pricing service may use valuation models or matrix pricing which considers information with respect to comparable bond and note transactions, quotations from bond dealers, or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate, and maturity date, option adjusted spread models, prepayments projections, interest rate spreads, and yield curves to determine current value. If a price is unavailable from a Board-approved pricing service, the securities may be priced at the mean of two independent quotes obtained from brokers.

Senior floating rate loans (“Loans”) are valued at the average of available bids in the market for such Loans, as provided by a Board-approved loan pricing service, and are generally categorized as Level 2.

Investments in registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value per share. Investments in registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded. Investments in registered investment companies are generally categorized as Level 1.

Futures contracts traded on national securities exchanges are valued at the quoted daily settlement price established by the exchange on which they trade reported by a Board-approved pricing service, and are generally categorized as Level 1. Option contracts traded on national securities exchanges are valued at the mean of the last bid and ask price reported by a Board-approved pricing service as of the close of the exchange on which they are traded, and are generally categorized as Level 1. Option contracts traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at the mid-valuation provided by a Board-approved pricing service, and are generally categorized as Level 2. Forward foreign currency contracts (“forward contracts”) are valued at the 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time forward rate and are generally categorized as Level 2.

Other securities are valued on the basis of last sale or bid price (if a last sale price is not available) which is, in the opinion of the Adviser, the broadest and most representative market, that may be either a securities exchange or OTC market and are generally categorized as Level 1 or Level 2.

The Board is responsible for the share valuation process and has adopted policies and procedures (the “PRC Procedures”) for valuing the securities and other assets held by the Portfolios, including procedures for the fair valuation of securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or are unreliable. The PRC Procedures provide for the establishment of a pricing review committee, which is responsible for, among other things, making certain determinations in connection with the Trust’s fair valuation procedures. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or the values of which may be significantly impacted by the occurrence of developments or significant events are generally categorized as Level 3. There is no single standard for making fair value determinations, which may result in prices that vary from those of other funds.

Derivative Instruments

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts: During the period, the SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio used forward contracts to attempt to protect the value of securities and related receivables and payables against changes in future foreign exchange rates, to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies and/or to attempt to enhance return.

A forward contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily using the forward rate and the cumulative change in market value is recorded by a Portfolio as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. On the settlement date, a Portfolio records either realized gains or losses 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 to the Portfolios of entering into forward contracts include counterparty risk, market risk and illiquidity risk. Counterparty risk arises upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. If the counterparty defaults, a Portfolio’s loss will generally consist of the net amount of contractual payments that the Portfolio has not yet received though the Portfolio’s maximum exposure due to counterparty risk could extend to the notional amount of the contract. Market risk is the risk that the value of the forward contract will depreciate due to unfavorable changes in the exchange rates. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized appreciation or depreciation reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Illiquidity risk arises because the secondary market for forwards may have less liquidity relative to markets for other securities. Currency transactions are also subject to risks different from those of other portfolio transactions. Because currency control is of great importance to the issuing governments and influences economic planning and policy, purchases and sales of currency and related instruments can be adversely affected by government exchange controls, limitations or restrictions on repatriation of currency, and manipulations or exchange restrictions imposed by governments.

Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are reported on a schedule at the end of the Portfolio’s Portfolio of Investments.

Futures: During the period, SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income, SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond and the SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolios used futures contracts to attempt to increase or decrease exposure to equity, bond and currency markets and to manage duration and yield curve positioning.

 

 

 
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A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a financial instrument at a set price on a future date. Upon entering into a futures transaction, a Portfolio will be required to segregate an initial margin payment of cash or other liquid securities with the futures commission merchant (the “broker”). Subsequent payments are made or received by the Portfolio as a result of changes in the value of the contract and/or changes in the value of the initial margin requirement. Such receipts or payments are recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as variation margin for changes in the value of the contracts and as cash collateral for futures contracts for the changes in the value of the initial margin requirement. When a contract is closed, the Portfolios record 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.

The primary risk to the Portfolios of entering into futures contracts is market risk. Market risk is the risk that there will be an unfavorable change in the interest rate, value or currency rate of the underlying security or securities. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. There may also be trading restrictions or limitations imposed by an exchange, and government regulations may restrict trading in futures contracts. While the Portfolios will generally only purchase exchange-traded futures, due to market conditions, there may not always be a liquid secondary market for a futures contract and, as a result, a Portfolio may be unable to close out its futures contracts at a time which is advantageous. In addition, if a Portfolio has insufficient cash to meet margin requirements, the Portfolio may need to sell other investments, including at disadvantageous times. There is generally minimal counterparty risk to the Portfolios since the futures contracts are generally exchange-traded.

Futures contracts outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are reported on a schedule at the end of the Portfolio’s Portfolio of Investments.

Master Agreements: Certain Portfolios that hold derivative instruments and other financial instruments may be a party to ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.) Master Agreements or similar agreements (“Master Agreements”) with certain counterparties that govern such instruments. Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. Collateral can be in the form of cash or securities as agreed to by a Portfolio and applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are generally determined based on a Portfolio’s net position with each counterparty. Master Agreements may also include certain provisions that require a Portfolio to post additional collateral upon the occurrence of certain events, such as when a Portfolio’s net assets fall below a specified level. In addition, Master Agreements typically specify certain standard termination events, such as failure of a party to pay or deliver, credit support defaults and other events of default. Termination events applicable to a Portfolio may also occur upon a decline in a Portfolio’s net assets below a specified level over a certain period of time. Additional termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in a counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level, or upon a decline in the ratings of a counterparty’s credit support provider. Upon the occurrence of a termination event, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all instruments outstanding pursuant to a particular Master Agreement, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of a Portfolio’s counterparties to elect early termination could cause a Portfolio to accelerate the payment of liabilities, which settlement amounts could be in excess of the amount of assets that are already posted as collateral. Typically, the Master Agreement will permit a single net payment in the event of default. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events. As a result, the early termination with respect to derivative instruments subject to Master Agreements that are in a net liability position could be material to a Portfolio’s financial statements. The Portfolios do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following tables represent the value of derivatives held as of June 30, 2019, by their primary underlying risk exposure and respective location on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the effect of derivatives on the Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019. For a detailed presentation of derivatives held as of June 30, 2019, please refer to a schedule at the end of each Portfolio’s Portfolio of Investments.

 

     Asset Derivatives      Liability Derivatives  
     Futures Contracts(1)(4)      Foreign Forward
Exchange Contracts(2)
     Futures Contracts(1)(4)      Foreign Forward
Exchange Contract(3)
 

Portfolio

   Interest Rate Contracts      Interest Rate Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $ 969      $      $      $  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

                   594         

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     499                       
      Equity Contracts      Equity Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

                   7,700         

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

                           

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

                           
      Foreign Exchange Contracts      Foreign Exchange Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

                   3,100         

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

                           

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

            17,485               176,832  

 

 

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location:

(1)   Variation margin on futures contracts
(2)   Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts
(3)   Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts
(4)   The variation margin on futures contracts is included in the cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported on each Portfolio’s Portfolio of Investments in the following amounts:

 

Portfolio

   Cumulative
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $ (10,488

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     20,984  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     12,961  

 

     Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in
Statement of Operations
 

Portfolio

   Futures Contracts(1)     Foreign Forward Exchange
Contracts(2)
 
     Interest Rate Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $ (11,096   $     —  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     (585,592      

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     76,405        
      Equity Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

     (24,497      

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

            

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     331,120        
      Foreign Exchange Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

     61,384        

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

            

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

           193,842  
      Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
on  Derivatives Recognized in Statement of Operations
 

Portfolio

   Futures Contracts(3)     Foreign Forward Exchange
Contracts(4)
 
      Interest Rate Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $ 100,738     $  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     509,375        

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     (9,642      
      Equity Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

     89,605        

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

            

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     109,534        
      Foreign Exchange Contracts  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

     (33,168      

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

            

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

           109,055  

 

Statement of Operations Location:

(1)   Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts
(2)   Net realized gain (loss) on forward contracts
(3)   Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts
(4)   Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward contracts

The following table represents the average monthly balances of derivatives held during the six months ended June 30, 2019.

 

     Average Amount Outstanding During the Period  

Portfolio

   Futures
Contracts(1)
     Forward Foreign Currency
Contracts(1)
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $ 7,784,194      $  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     32,299,770         

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     4,131,165        22,608,231  

 

(1)   Amounts represent notional amounts in US dollars.

 

 

 
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The following table sets forth the Portfolios’ derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty, net of amounts available for offset under Master Agreements and net of the related collateral pledged (received) as of June 30, 2019. The repurchase agreements held by the Portfolios as of June 30, 2019, are also subject to Master Agreements but are not included in the following table. See each Portfolio’s Portfolio of Investments and the Notes to the Financial Statements for more information about the Portfolios’ holdings in repurchase agreements.

 

    SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio     Net
Derivative
Assets
(Liabilities)
    Collateral
Pledged/
 (Received)(2) 
    Net
Amount(3)
 
    Derivative Assets(1)     Derivative Liabilities(1)  

Counterparty

  Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    OTC
Swaps
    Options
Purchased
    Total     Forward
Foreign
Currency
Contracts
    OTC
Swaps
    Options
Written
    Total  

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.

  $ 2,293     $     $     $ 2,293     $ 11,192     $     $     $ 11,192     $ (8,899   $     $ (8,899

Bank of America, N.A.

    660                   660       1,242                   1,242       (582           (582

Bank of Montreal

    1,397                   1,397       6,819                   6,819       (5,422           (5,422

Barclays Bank PLC

    3,926                   3,926       111,376                   111,376       (107,450           (107,450

BNP Paribas SA

    760                   760       4,197                   4,197       (3,437           (3,437

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

                            611                   611       (611           (611

Citibank N.A.

    264                   264       9,245                   9,245       (8,981           (8,981

Goldman Sachs International

    383                   383       812                   812       (429           (429

HSBC Bank USA

    28                   28       515                   515       (487           (487

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

    5,606                   5,606       13,171                   13,171       (7,565           (7,565

Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

    1,306                   1,306       5,950                   5,950       (4,644           (4,644

Royal Bank of Canada

                            1,711                   1,711       (1,711           (1,711

State Street Bank and Trust Company

    628                   628       9,430                   9,430       (8,802           (8,802

Toronto Dominion Bank

    10                   10       11                   11       (1           (1

UBS AG

    224                   224       550                   550       (326           (326
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 17,485     $     $     $ 17,485     $ 176,832     $     $     $ 176,832     $ (159,347   $     $ (159,347
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)   Gross amounts of recognized assets and liabilities not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(2)   For each respective counterparty, collateral pledged or (received) is limited to an amount not to exceed 100% of the net amount of the derivative asset or liability in the table above.
(3)   Net amount represents the net amount due (to) or from counterparty in the event of a default based on the contractual set-off rights under the agreement.

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Portfolios are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and commitments under forward foreign currency contracts are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation.

The Portfolios do not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the changes in the market prices of securities held at the end of the period.

Similarly, the Portfolios do not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the changes in the market prices of portfolio securities sold during the period.

Realized foreign exchange gains and losses on other assets and liabilities and change in unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses on other assets and liabilities located in the Statements of Operations include realized foreign exchange gains and losses from currency gains or losses between the trade and the settlement dates of securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Portfolios’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid and changes in the unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses relating to the other assets and liabilities arising as a result of changes in the exchange rates.

Securities Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses, Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: Security transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investments are calculated on the identified cost basis. For financial statement purposes, the Portfolios amortize all premiums and accrete all discounts on fixed income securities.

Interest income is accrued daily from settlement date except when collection is not expected. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except for certain dividends from foreign securities, which are recorded as soon as the Trust is informed after the ex-dividend date. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage and asset-backed securities are recorded as components of interest income on the Statement of Operations.

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foreign securities at various rates. India, Thailand, and certain other countries’ tax regulations require that taxes be paid on capital gains realized by a Portfolio.

Distributions received from a Portfolio’s investments in U.S. real estate investment trusts (“REITS”) often include a “return of capital” which is recorded as a reduction to the cost basis of the securities held.

Net investment income, expenses other than class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative net asset value of outstanding shares of each class of share at the beginning of the day (after adjusting for current capital shares activity of the respective class).

Expenses common to all Portfolios are allocated among the Portfolios based upon relative net assets or other appropriate allocation methods. In all other respects, expenses are charged to each Portfolio as incurred on a specific identification basis.

Dividends from net investment income and capital gain distributions, if any, are paid annually. The Portfolios record dividends and distributions to their shareholders on the ex-dividend date.

The amount of dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts at fiscal year end based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Net assets are not affected by these reclassifications.

Each Portfolio is considered a separate entity for tax purposes and intends to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and distribute all of its taxable income, including any net capital gains on investments, to its shareholders. Each Portfolio also intends to distribute sufficient net investment income and net capital gains, if any, so that it will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. Therefore, no federal income tax or excise tax provision is required.

The Portfolios recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained, assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed each Portfolio’s tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years 2015 – 2017 or expected to be taken in each Portfolio’s 2018 tax return. The Portfolios are not aware of any tax provisions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months. The Portfolios file U.S. federal and certain state income tax returns. With few exceptions, the Portfolios are no longer subject to U.S. federal and state tax examinations by tax authorities for tax returns ending before 2015.

Repurchase Agreements: The Portfolios, along with other affiliated registered investment companies, pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board and applicable guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), may transfer uninvested cash balances into a single joint account, the daily aggregate balance of which is invested in one or more repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury or federal agency obligations. In a repurchase agreement, the seller of a security agrees to repurchase the security at a mutually agreed-upon time and price, which reflects the effective rate of return for the term of the agreement. For repurchase agreements and joint repurchase agreements, the Trust’s custodian takes possession of the collateral pledged for investments in such repurchase agreements (“repo” or collectively “repos”). The underlying collateral is valued daily on a mark to market basis, plus accrued interest to ensure that the value, at the time the agreement is entered into, is equal to at least 102% of the repurchase price, including accrued interest. In the event of default of the obligation to repurchase, a Portfolio has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines or if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by a Portfolio may be delayed or limited.

As of June 30, 2019, the following Portfolios held an undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement with Bank of America Securities LLC:

 

Portfolio

   Percentage
Ownership
    Principal
Amount
 

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     21.73   $ 6,520,000  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     35.35       10,605,000  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     0.93       280,000  

As of such date, the repurchase agreement in that joint account and the collateral thereof were as follows:

Bank of America Securities LLC, dated June 28, 2019, bearing interest at a rate of 2.47% per annum, with a principal amount of $30,000,000, a repurchase price of $30,006,175, and a maturity date of July 1, 2019. The repurchase agreement is collateralized by the following:

 

Type of Collateral

   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.00     02/15/2047      $ 27,907,000      $ 30,930,208  

 

 

 
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As of June 30, 2019, the following Portfolios held an undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement with Barclays Capital, Inc.:

 

Portfolio

   Percentage
Ownership
    Principal
Amount
 

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     21.72   $ 5,430,000  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     35.34       8,835,000  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     0.92       230,000  

As of such date, the repurchase agreement in that joint account and the collateral thereof were as follows:

Barclays Capital, Inc., dated June 28, 2019, bearing interest at a rate of 2.50% per annum, with a principal amount of $25,000,000, a repurchase price of $25,005,208, and a maturity date of July 1, 2019. The repurchase agreement is collateralized by the following:

 

Type of Collateral

   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.38     05/15/2044      $ 21,889,000      $ 25,534,613  

As of June 30, 2019, the following Portfolios held an undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement with BNP Paribas SA:

 

Portfolio

   Percentage
Ownership
    Principal
Amount
 

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     21.73   $ 6,520,000  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     35.35       10,605,000  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     0.93       280,000  

As of such date, the repurchase agreement in that joint account and the collateral thereof were as follows:

BNP Paribas SA, dated June 28, 2019, bearing interest at a rate of 2.48% per annum, with a principal amount of $30,000,000, a repurchase price of $30,006,200, and a maturity date of July 1, 2019. The repurchase agreement is collateralized by the following:

 

Type of Collateral

   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     2.13     11/30/2024      $ 30,110,800      $ 30,660,322  

As of June 30, 2019, the following Portfolios held an undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement with Deutsche Bank AG:

 

Portfolio

   Percentage
Ownership
    Principal
Amount
 

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     21.73   $ 5,990,000  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     35.35       9,745,000  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     0.92       255,000  

As of such date, the repurchase agreement in that joint account and the collateral thereof were as follows:

Deutsche Bank AG, dated June 28, 2019, bearing interest at a rate of 2.49% per annum, with a principal amount of $27,570,000, a repurchase price of $27,575,721, and a maturity date of July 1, 2019. The repurchase agreement is collateralized by the following:

 

Type of Collateral

   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     2.63     07/15/2021      $ 27,654,000      $ 28,459,097  

As of June 30, 2019, the following Portfolios held an undivided interest in a joint repurchase agreement with RBS Securities, Inc.:

 

Portfolio

   Percentage
Ownership
    Principal
Amount
 

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     21.77   $ 7,185,000  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     35.38       11,675,000  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     0.97       320,000  

As of such date, the repurchase agreement in that joint account and the collateral thereof were as follows:

RBS Securities, Inc., dated June 28, 2019, bearing interest at a rate of 2.48% per annum, with a principal amount of $33,000,000, a repurchase price of $33,006,820, and a maturity date of July 1, 2019. The repurchase agreement is collateralized by the following:

 

Type of Collateral

   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     2.88     10/31/2023      $ 32,035,000      $ 33,680,548  

Mortgage-Backed Dollar Rolls: Certain Portfolios may enter into dollar rolls using “to be announced” (“TBA”) mortgage-backed securities (“TBA Rolls”). TBA Roll transactions involve the sale of mortgage or other asset backed securities with the commitment to purchase substantially similar securities on a specified future date. The Portfolios’ policy is to record the components of TBA Rolls as purchase/sale transactions. Any difference between the purchase and sale price is recorded as a realized gain or loss on the date the transaction is entered into. TBA Roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities held by a Portfolio may decline below the price of the securities that the Portfolio has sold but is obligated to repurchase under the agreement. In the event that the buyer of securities in a TBA Roll transaction files bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, a Portfolio’s use of the proceeds from the sale of the

 

 

 

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securities may be restricted pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or receiver, whether to enforce the Portfolio’s obligation to repurchase the securities. Mortgage-Backed Dollar Rolls outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are included in investments purchased/sold on an extended settlement basis in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

When-Issued Securities and Forward Commitments: Certain Portfolios may purchase or sell when-issued securities, including TBA securities that have been authorized, but not yet issued in the market. In addition, a Portfolio may purchase or sell securities on a forward commitment basis. A forward commitment involves entering into a contract to purchase or sell securities, typically on an extended settlement basis, for a fixed price at a future date. The Portfolios may engage in when-issued or forward commitment transactions in order to secure what is considered to be an advantageous price and yield at the time of entering into the obligation. The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines before the settlement date. Conversely, the sale of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis involves the risk that the value of the securities sold may increase before the settlement date. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or forward commitment basis outstanding at the end of the period, if any, are included in investments purchased/sold on an extended settlement basis in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities: Stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities (“SMBS”) are multiple-class mortgage-backed securities. SMBS are often structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. SMBS have greater market volatility than other types of U.S. government securities in which a Portfolio invests. A common type of SMBS has one class receiving some of the interest and all or most of the principal (the “principal only” class) from the mortgage pool, while the other class will receive all or most of the interest (the “interest only” class). The yield to maturity on an interest only class is extremely sensitive not only to changes in prevailing interest rates, but also to the rate of principal payments, including principal prepayments, on the underlying pool of mortgage assets, and a rapid rate of principal payment may have a material adverse effect on a Portfolio’s yield.

New Accounting Pronouncements: In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13 “Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”. The ASU eliminates, modifies, and adds disclosure requirements for fair value measurements and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The ASU allows for early adoption of either the entire standard or only the provisions that eliminate or modify the requirements. Management has elected to early adopt the provisions that eliminate disclosure requirements and is still evaluating the impact of applying the rest of the ASU.

Effective January 1, 2019, the Portfolios are subject to ASU 2017-08, “Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities”, which requires the premiums on certain purchased debt securities with non-contingent call features to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amortization period for callable debt securities purchased at a discount will not be impacted. Adoption of the ASU had no material impact on the Portfolios.

Note 3.  Investment Advisory Agreement and Other Transactions with Affiliates

The Trust has entered into an Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with SAAMCo with respect to each Portfolio. SAAMCo serves as investment adviser and manager for each of the Portfolios. The Management Agreement provides that SAAMCo shall act as investment adviser to the Trust; manage the Trust’s investments; administer its business affairs; furnish offices, necessary facilities and equipment; provide clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services; and permit any of its officers or employees to serve, without compensation, as trustees or officers of the Trust, if duly elected to such positions.

The Trust pays SAAMCo a monthly fee, calculated daily at the following annual percentages of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets:

 

Portfolio   

Average Daily

Net Assets

     Management
Fee
 
SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income(1)(2)      $0-$200 million        1.000%  
     >  $200 million        .875%  
     >  $500 million        .800%  
SA PGI Asset Allocation      $0-$50 million        .750%  
     >    $50 million        .650%  
     >  $150 million        .600%  
     >  $250 million        .550%  
SA Wellington Capital Appreciation      $0-$50 million        .750%  
     >    $50 million        .725%  
     >  $100 million        .700%  
Portfolio   

Average Daily

Net Assets

     Management
Fee
 
SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond      $0-$200 million        .625%  
     >  $200 million        .575%  
     >  $500 million        .500%  
SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset      $0-$200 million        1.000%  
     >  $200 million        .875%  
     >  $500 million        .800%  
 

 

(1)   Pursuant to a Fee Waiver Agreement, SAAMCo is contractually obligated to waive a portion of its management fee with respect to the Portfolio so that the management fee rate payable by the Portfolio to SAAMCo under the Management Agreement is 0.80% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets on the first $100 million, 0.77% on the next $400 million, 0.75% on the next $500 million and 0.72% thereafter. This Fee Waiver Agreement will continue in effect until April 30, 2020. The Fee Waiver Agreement will automatically terminate upon the termination of the Management Agreement.
(2)   SAAMCo has also contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee with respect to the Portfolio in an amount equal to the Portfolio’s expenses related to investments in ETFs managed or advised by BlackRock Investment Management, LLC or its affiliates.

 

     SAAMCo may not recoup any management fees waived with respect to the Portfolio pursuant to the Fee Waiver Agreements.

 

 

 
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For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the amount of investment advisory fees waived was $138,377 for the SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio. This amount is reflected in the Statement of Operations.

The organizations described below act as subadvisers to the Trust and certain of its Portfolios pursuant to Subadvisory Agreements with SAAMCo. Under the Subadvisory Agreements, the subadvisers manage the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the respective Portfolios for which they are responsible.

Each of the subadvisers is independent of SAAMCo and discharges its responsibilities subject to the policies of the Trust’s Trustees and the oversight and supervision of SAAMCo, which pays the subadvisers’ fees.

 

Subadviser

  

Portfolio

BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

   SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

Principal Global Investors, LLC

   SA PGI Asset Allocation

Wellington Management Company LLP

  

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

   SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

Class 2 and Class 3 shares of each Portfolio are subject to a Rule 12b-1 plan that provides for service fees payable at the annual rate of 0.15% and 0.25%, respectively of the average daily net assets of such Class 2 and Class 3 shares, respectively. The service fees will be used to compensate the Life Companies for expenditures made to financial intermediaries for providing services to contract holders who are the indirect beneficial owners of the Portfolios’ Class 2 and Class 3 shares.

The Trust has entered into a Master Transfer Agency and Services Agreement with VALIC Retirement Services Company (“VRSCO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (“VALIC”), which is an affiliate of the Adviser. Under the agreement, VRSCO provides services, which include the issuance and redemption of shares, payment of dividends between the Trust and their “institutional” shareholders and certain shareholder reporting services including confirmation of transactions, statements of account and tax reporting. The Trust, and certain other mutual funds advised by SAAMCo pay VRSCO an annual fee in the aggregate amount of $150,000 for Transfer Agency Services provided pursuant to the agreement, which is allocated based on shareholder accounts. Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, transfer agent fees were paid (see Statement of Operations) based on the aforementioned agreement.

SAAMCo has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse expenses for the SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio until April 30, 2020, so that the annual operating expenses does not exceed 0.58% for Class 1 shares and 0.83% for Class 3 shares, respectively. Further, SAAMCo has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses, if necessary, for the SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio, so that the annual operating expenses do not exceed 0.86% for Class 1 shares and 1.11% for Class 3 shares, respectively. For the purposes of waived fee and/or reimbursed expense calculations, annual operating expenses shall not include extraordinary expenses (i.e., expenses that are unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence, such as litigation), or acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions and other transactional expenses relating to the purchase and sale of portfolio securities, interest, taxes and governmental fees, and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of a Portfolio’s business. Any waivers and/or reimbursements made by SAAMCo with respect to the SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income and SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolios other than investment advisory fees waived, are subject to recoupment from each Portfolio within two years after the occurrence of the waivers and/or reimbursements, provided that the Portfolios are able to effect such payment to SAAMCo and remain in compliance with the contractual expense limitations in effect at the time the waivers and/or reimbursements were made. The contractual fee waivers and/or expense limitations may be modified or discontinued prior to April 30, 2020, only with the approval of the Board. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, pursuant to the contractual expense limitations mentioned above, SAAMCo waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses as follows:

 

Portfolio    Amount  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income — Class 1

   $ 7,751  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income — Class 3

     19,883  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset — Class 1

     36,567  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset — Class 3

     80,494  

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the amounts repaid to the Adviser which are included in the Statement of Operations along with the remaining balance subject to recoupment are as follows:

 

     Amount
Recouped
     Balance Subject to Recoupment  
Portfolio    June 30, 2019      December 31, 2019      December 31, 2020      June 30, 2021  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income — Class 1

   $     —      $ 24,121      $ 24,635      $ 7,751  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income — Class 3

            20,251        40,622        19,883  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset — Class 1

            77,838        104,486        36,567  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset — Class 3

            36,571        138,717        80,494  

 

 

 

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At June 30, 2019, the following affiliates owned outstanding shares of the following Portfolios:

 

     Holder  
Portfolio    USL     AGL     VALIC     SunAmerica
Series Trust
VCP SA
Dynamic
Allocation
Portfolio
    SunAmerica
Series Trust
VCP SA
Dynamic
Strategy
Portfolio
    Seasons
Series
Trust SA
Allocation
Balanced
Portfolio
    Seasons
Series
Trust SA
Allocation
Growth
Portfolio
    Seasons
Series
Trust SA
Allocation
Moderate
Growth
Portfolio
    Seasons
Series
Trust SA
Allocation
Moderate
Portfolio
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

     6.30     89.60     1.82                        

SA PGI Asset Allocation

     3.42       96.55       0.03                                      

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation .

     2.25       75.41       0.15       19.65       2.29                          

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     2.35       50.38       0.20       33.57       10.21       0.89       0.29       1.14       0.95  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset.

     4.25       90.63       1.70                                      

Note 4.  Expense Reductions

Through expense offset arrangements resulting from broker commission recapture, a portion of the expenses of certain Portfolios have been reduced. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the amount of expense reductions received by each Portfolio used to offset non-affiliated expenses are reflected as Fees paid indirectly in the Statement of Operations.

Note 5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term investments for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were as follows:

 

Portfolio

   Purchases of
Investment
Securities
(excluding  U.S.
Government
Securities)
     Sales of
Investment
Securities
(excluding  U.S.
Government
Securities)
     Purchases of U.S.
Government
Securities
     Sales of U.S.
Government
Securities
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $ 13,284,667      $ 7,113,481      $      $  

SA PGI Asset Allocation

     16,915,315        23,741,122        2,156,447        2,146,597  

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     437,363,269        565,011,612                

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     38,780,393        130,254,186        258,456,687        191,707,441  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     30,352,895        20,414,654        6,969,502        4,921,201  

Note 6.  Federal Income Taxes

The following details the tax basis of distributions as well as the components of distributable earnings. The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities by temporary book/tax differences primarily arising from wash sales, investments in passive foreign investment companies, investments in real estate investment trusts, investments in regulated investment companies, straddles, amortization for premium/discount, investments in partnerships, treatment of defaulted securities and derivative transactions.

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2018  
     Distributable Earnings     Tax Distributions  

Portfolio

   Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Gains, Capital
and Other Losses
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)*
    Ordinary
Income
     Long-Term
Capital Gains
     Return of
Capital
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $      $     $ (3,459,698   $ 2,387,122      $ 118,051      $ 102,915  

SA PGI Asset Allocation

     4,752,179        6,959,519       655,866       5,140,674        8,267,132         

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     5,540,221        250,285,352       19,085,104       64,413,707        127,966,334         

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     35,169,500        (2,947,749)       (17,793,688     30,640,542                

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     16,171        3,148       (2,624,070     841,175        1,541,151         

 

*   Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) includes amounts for derivatives and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency.

 

 

 
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As of December 31, 2018, for Federal income tax purposes, the Portfolios indicated below have capital loss carryforwards, which expire in the year indicated, which are available to offset future capital gains, if any:

 

Portfolio

   Unlimited  
   ST      LT  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $      $  

SA PGI Asset Allocation

             

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

             

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     2,947,749         

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

             

As of June 30, 2019, the amounts of the aggregate unrealized gain (loss) and the cost of investment securities for federal income tax purposes, including short-term securities and repurchase agreements, were as follows:

 

Portfolio

   Aggregate
Unrealized
Gain
     Aggregate
Unrealized

Loss
    Net
Unrealized
Gain(Loss)
     Cost of
Investments
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

   $ 1,148,805      $ (497,932   $ 650,873      $ 56,720,869  

SA PGI Asset Allocation

     22,764,608        (4,824,575     17,940,033        157,853,238  

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation

     325,948,185        (42,257,134     283,691,051        1,268,751,051  

SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond

     49,128,696        (6,639,270     42,489,426        1,447,783,250  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

     4,331,097        (908,113     3,422,984        52,780,578  

Note 7.  Capital Share Transactions

Transactions in capital shares of each class of each Portfolio were as follows:

 

     SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio  
     Class 1     Class 3  
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
    For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
     For the year ended
December 31, 2018
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     113,676     $ 727,402       26,320     $ 170,816       1,814,625     $ 11,417,700        3,060,517     $ 19,494,817  

Reinvested dividends

                 135,835       827,520                    295,844       1,780,568  

Shares redeemed

     (115,509     (721,807     (286,108     (1,836,488     (308,433     (1,918,466      (484,036     (3,014,237
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,833   $ 5,595       (123,953   $ (838,152     1,506,192     $ 9,499,234        2,872,325     $ 18,261,148  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
                 
     SA PGI Asset Allocation Portfolio  
     Class 1     Class 2  
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
    For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
     For the year ended
December 31, 2018
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     76,159     $ 1,050,355       80,789     $ 1,150,785       4,918     $ 67,730        32,669     $ 461,499  

Reinvested dividends

                 606,555       7,964,064                    68,018       892,392  

Shares redeemed

     (574,239     (7,827,233     (1,197,859     (16,846,152     (57,737     (787,139      (253,168     (3,616,329
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (498,080   $ (6,776,878     (510,515   $ (7,731,303     (52,819   $ (719,409      (152,481   $ (2,262,438
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

 

                          
     Class 3                           
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
                          
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount                           

Shares sold

     176,551     $ 2,365,717       452,477     $ 6,393,367           

Reinvested dividends

                 349,566       4,551,350           

Shares redeemed

     (395,807     (5,339,900     (765,476     (10,665,809         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

          

Net increase (decrease)

     (219,256   $ (2,974,183     36,567     $ 278,908           
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

          
                 

 

 

 

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     SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Portfolio  
     Class 1     Class 2  
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
    For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
     For the year ended
December 31, 2018
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     35,946     $ 1,733,402       4,477,199     $ 242,042,320       2,706     $ 125,730        28,316     $ 1,324,773  

Reinvested dividends

                 2,336,754       102,069,408                    157,502       6,545,761  

Shares redeemed

     (1,307,806     (64,445,021     (3,341,704     (165,591,868     (106,402     (4,954,551      (190,146     (9,153,743
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,271,860   $ (62,711,619     3,472,249     $ 178,519,860       (103,696   $ (4,828,821      (4,328   $ (1,283,209
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
                 
     Class 3                           
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
                          
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount                           

Shares sold

     280,247     $ 12,840,487       865,410     $ 35,606,748           

Reinvested dividends

                 2,083,185       83,764,872           

Shares redeemed

     (1,739,853     (78,721,864     (2,875,891     (135,190,768         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

          

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,459,606   $ (65,881,377     72,704     $ (15,819,148         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

          
                 
     SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio  
     Class 1     Class 2  
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
    For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
     For the year ended
December 31, 2018
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     1,285,521     $ 19,665,222       6,424,826     $ 95,562,251       49,726     $ 757,658        57,786     $ 849,901  

Reinvested dividends

                 1,200,518       17,263,453                    32,395       467,464  

Shares redeemed

     (3,075,770     (46,239,324     (8,066,477     (118,561,010     (135,823     (2,048,539      (384,702     (5,689,251
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (1,790,249   $ (26,574,102     (441,133   $ (5,735,306     (86,097   $ (1,290,881      (294,521   $ (4,371,886
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
    

 

                          
     Class 3                           
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
                          
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount                           

Shares sold

     3,070,154     $ 46,274,564       2,701,334     $ 39,748,423           

Reinvested dividends

                 899,625       12,909,625           

Shares redeemed

     (3,276,291     (49,125,602     (11,085,945     (162,821,171         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

          

Net increase (decrease)

     (206,137   $ (2,851,038     (7,484,986   $ (110,163,123         
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

          
                 
     SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio  
     Class 1     Class 3  
     For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
    For the year ended
December 31, 2018
    For the six months ended
June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
     For the year ended
December 31, 2018
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

     21,169     $ 166,317       15,676     $ 133,995       809,644     $ 6,262,904        2,818,965     $ 22,946,297  

Reinvested dividends

                 114,802       848,421                    208,546       1,533,905  

Shares redeemed

     (141,492     (1,080,747     (238,564     (1,935,846     (173,028     (1,343,578      (422,538     (3,414,594
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (120,323   $ (914,430     (108,086   $ (953,430     636,616     $ 4,919,326        2,604,973     $ 21,065,608  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 8.  Line of Credit

The Trust, along with certain other funds managed by the Adviser, has access to a $75 million committed unsecured line of credit and a $50 million uncommitted unsecured line of credit. The committed and uncommitted lines of credit are renewable on an annual basis with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), the Trust’s custodian. Interest is currently payable on the committed lines of credit at the higher of the Federal Funds Rate (but not less than zero) plus 125 basis points or the One-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (but not less than zero) plus 125 basis points and State Street’s discretionary bid rate on the uncommitted line of credit. There is

 

 

 
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also a commitment fee of 25 basis points per annum on the daily unused portion of the committed line of credit and an upfront fee of $25,000 on the uncommitted line of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit will commence when the respective Portfolio’s cash shortfall exceeds $100,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the following portfolios had borrowings:

 

Portfolio

   Days
Outstanding
     Interest
Charges
     Average
Debt
Utilized
     Weighted
Average
Interest
 

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income

     4      $ 61      $ 145,407        3.77

At June 30, 2019, there were no borrowings outstanding.

Note 9.  Interfund Lending Agreement

Pursuant to the exemptive relief granted by the SEC, the Portfolios are permitted to participate in an interfund lending program among investment companies advised by SAAMCo or an affiliate. The interfund lending program allows the participating Portfolios to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes. An interfund loan will be made under this facility only if the participating Portfolios receive a more favorable interest rate than would otherwise be available from a typical bank for a comparable transaction. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, none of the Portfolios participated in this program.

Note 10.  Investment Concentration

The SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio invests internationally, including in “emerging market” countries. Emerging market securities involve risks not typically associated with investing in securities of issuers in more developed markets. The markets of emerging market countries are typically more volatile and potentially less liquid than more developed countries. These securities may be denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars. While investing internationally may reduce portfolio risk by increasing the diversification of portfolio investments, the value of the investment may be affected by fluctuating currency values, changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, and greater market volatility.

Each Portfolio may invest in obligations issued by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that may vary in the level of support they receive from the government. The government may choose not to provide financial support to government sponsored agencies or instrumentalities if it is not legally obligated to do so, and if the issuer defaults, a fund holding securities of such issuer might not be able to recover its investment from the U.S. Government. As a result of the SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio and SA PGI Asset Allocation Portfolio concentration in such investments, these portfolios may be subject to risks associated with U.S. Government agencies or instrumentalities.

Note 11.  Security Transactions with Affiliated Portfolios

The Portfolios are permitted to transfer securities by purchasing from and/or selling to other affiliated funds under certain conditions approved by the Board. The affiliated funds involved in such transactions must have a common investment adviser or investment advisers which are affiliated persons of each other, common Trustees, and/or common officers in compliance with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Act, such a transaction must be either a purchase or a sale, for no consideration other than cash payment against prompt delivery of the security at the current market price. No brokerage commission or fee (except for the customary transfer fees), or other remuneration is paid in connection with such transaction. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the following Portfolios engaged in security transactions with affiliated Portfolios:

 

Portfolio

   Cost of
Purchases
     Proceeds
from Sales
     Realized
Gain/(Loss)
 

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset

   $      $ 15,394      $ 172  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ANCHOR SERIES TRUST

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

  

 

 

Period
ended
  Net Asset
Value
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(1)
    Net realized
& unrealized
gain  (loss)
on
investments
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
declared
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gain on
investments
    Distributions
from net
return of
capital
    Total
dividends
and
distributions
    Net Asset
Value
end of
period
    Total
Return(2)
    Net Assets
end of
period (000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets(3)(4)
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net
assets(3)(4)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio Class 1

 

12/31/14   $ 7.52     $ 0.05     $ 0.68     $ 0.73     $ (0.08   $     $     $ (0.08   $ 8.17       9.68   $ 22,167       1.10     0.67     88
12/31/15     8.17       0.25       (0.61     (0.36     (0.06     (1.06           (1.12     6.69       (4.45     18,720       0.60       3.27       152  
12/31/16     6.69       0.20       0.22       0.42       (0.23     (0.63           (0.86     6.25       6.51       17,581       0.58       3.00       50  
12/31/17     6.25       0.19       0.21       0.40       (0.14                 (0.14     6.51       6.34       16,572       0.58       2.97       11  
12/31/18     6.51       0.23       (0.46     (0.23     (0.32     (0.03     (0.01     (0.36     5.92       (3.73     14,330       0.58       3.50       13  
06/30/19(5)     5.92       0.11       0.48       0.59                               6.51       9.97       15,756       0.58 (6)      3.57 (6)      14  
SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio Class 3

 

12/31/14     7.50       0.03       0.68       0.71       (0.06                 (0.06     8.15       9.47       127       1.35       0.42       88  
12/31/15     8.15       0.24       (0.62     (0.38     (0.05     (1.06           (1.11     6.66       (4.76     204       0.84       3.25       152  
12/31/16     6.66       0.19       0.21       0.40       (0.23     (0.63           (0.86     6.20       6.20       4.691       0.83       3.37       50  
12/31/17     6.20       0.18       0.20       0.38       (0.13                 (0.13     6.45       6.20       18,136       0.83       2.99       11  
12/31/18     6.45       0.21       (0.46     (0.25     (0.30     (0.03     (0.01     (0.34     5.86       (4.02     33,306       0.83       3.46       13  
06/30/19(5)     5.86       0.10       0.48       0.58                               6.44       9.90       46,304       0.83 (6)      3.38 (6)      14  

 

(1)   Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.
(2)   Total return is not annualized and does not reflect expenses that apply to the separate accounts of the Life Companies. If such expenses had been included, the total return would have been lower for each period presented. Total return includes expense reimbursements (recoupments) and expense reductions.
(3)   Excludes expense reductions. If these expense reductions had been applied, the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been lower and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been higher by the following (See Note 4):

 

Portfolio

   12/31/14     12/31/15     12/31/16     12/31/17     12/31/18     06/30/19(5)(6)  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Class 1

     0.00     0.00                

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Class 3

     0.00       0.00                          
(4)   Net of the following expense reimbursements/fee waivers (based on average net assets) (See Note 3):

 

Portfolio

   12/31/14     12/31/15     12/31/16     12/31/17     12/31/18     06/30/19(5)(6)  

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Class 1

     1.12     1.03     0.85     0.80     0.67     0.62

SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Class 3

     1.16       1.03       0.83       0.81       0.67       0.62  
(5)   Unaudited.
(6)   Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 
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Period
ended
  Net Asset
Value
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(1)
    Net realized
& unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
declared
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gain on
investments
    Total
dividends
and
distributions
    Net Asset
Value
end of
period
    Total
Return(2)
    Net Assets
end of
period (000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets(3)
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net assets(3)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
SA PGI Asset Allocation Portfolio Class 1

 

12/31/14   $ 16.21     $ 0.40     $ 0.80     $ 1.20     $ (0.41   $ (0.46   $ (0.87   $ 16.54       7.41   $ 146,594       0.75     2.37     29
12/31/15     16.54       0.36       (0.66     (0.30     (0.49     (1.71     (2.20     14.04       (1.72     125,264       0.75       2.24       27  
12/31/16     14.04       0.34       1.13       1.47       (0.42     (1.05     (1.47     14.04       10.82       119,255       0.75       2.40       45  
12/31/17     14.04       0.31       1.57       1.88       (0.41     (1.24     (1.65     14.27       13.73       117,879       0.76       2.09       37  
12/31/18     14.27       0.32       (0.93     (0.61     (0.37     (0.70     (1.07     12.59       (4.54     97,575       0.77       2.25       22  
06/30/19(4)     12.59       0.16       1.44       1.60                         14.19       12.71       102,872       0.77 (5)      2.42 (5)      11  
SA PGI Asset Allocation Portfolio Class 2

 

12/31/14     16.18       0.37       0.81       1.18       (0.38     (0.46     (0.84     16.52       7.31       15,750       0.90       2.22       29  
12/31/15     16.52       0.33       (0.64     (0.31     (0.47     (1.71     (2.18     14.03       (1.83     13,832       0.90       2.09       27  
12/31/16     14.03       0.32       1.12       1.44       (0.40     (1.05     (1.45     14.02       10.57       14,603       0.91       2.25       45  
12/31/17     14.02       0.28       1.58       1.86       (0.39     (1.24     (1.63     14.25       13.59       14,758       0.91       1.95       37  
12/31/18     14.25       0.30       (0.92     (0.62     (0.35     (0.70     (1.05     12.58       (4.65     11,106       0.92       2.11       22  
06/30/19(4)     12.58       0.15       1.43       1.58                         14.16       12.56       11,756       0.92 (5)      2.27 (5)      11  
SA PGI Asset Allocation Portfolio Class 3

 

12/31/14     16.12       0.35       0.81       1.16       (0.37     (0.46     (0.83     16.45       7.23       56,298       1.00       2.12       29  
12/31/15     16.45       0.32       (0.66     (0.34     (0.45     (1.71     (2.16     13.95       (1.99     53,784       1.00       2.00       27  
12/31/16     13.95       0.30       1.13       1.43       (0.39     (1.05     (1.44     13.94       10.53       57,917       1.00       2.15       45  
12/31/17     13.94       0.27       1.55       1.82       (0.37     (1.24     (1.61     14.15       13.43       64,824       1.01       1.85       37  
12/31/18     14.15       0.28       (0.91     (0.63     (0.34     (0.70     (1.04     12.48       (4.75     57,614       1.02       2.00       22  
06/30/19(4)     12.48       0.14       1.42       1.56                         14.04       12.50       61,754       1.02 (5)      2.17 (5)      11  

 

(1)   Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.
(2)   Total return is not annualized and does not reflect expenses that apply to the separate accounts of the Life Companies. If such expenses had been included, the total return would have been lower for each period presented. Total return includes expense reductions.
(3)   Excludes expense reductions. If these expense reductions had been applied, the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been lower and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been higher by the following (See Note 4):

 

Portfolio

   12/31/14     12/31/15     12/31/16     12/31/17     12/31/18     06/30/19(4)(5)  

SA PGI Asset Allocation Class 1

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

SA PGI Asset Allocation Class 2

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  

SA PGI Asset Allocation Class 3

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
(4)   Unaudited.
(5)   Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 

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Period
ended
  Net Asset
Value
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(1)
    Net realized
& unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
declared
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gain on
investments
    Total
dividends
and
distributions
    Net Asset
Value
end of
period
    Total
Return(2)
    Net Assets
end of
period (000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets(3)
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net assets(3)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Portfolio Class 1

 

12/31/14   $ 49.24     $ (0.06   $ 7.41     $ 7.35     $     $ (9.21   $ (9.21   $ 47.38       15.26   $ 668,565       0.74     (0.12 )%      91
12/31/15     47.38       (0.05     3.84       3.79             (8.36     (8.36     42.81       8.72 (4)      730,504       0.74       (0.11     66  
12/31/16     42.81       (0.09     0.93       0.84             (5.50     (5.50     38.15       1.98       589,734       0.74       (0.23     99  
12/31/17     38.15       0.02       12.31       12.33             (3.72     (3.72     46.76       32.78       656,955       0.74       0.05       77  
12/31/18     46.76       (0.11     0.27       0.16             (6.62     (6.62     40.30       (0.75     706,136       0.74       (0.23     91  
06/30/19(5)     40.30       (0.08     12.20       12.12                         52.42       30.07       851,837       0.74 (6)      (0.34 )(6)      30  
SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Portfolio Class 2

 

12/31/14     48.33       (0.13     7.26       7.13             (9.21     (9.21     46.25       15.08       56,610       0.89       (0.27     91  
12/31/15     46.25       (0.12     3.74       3.62             (8.36     (8.36     41.51       8.56 (4)      51,769       0.89       (0.26     66  
12/31/16     41.51       (0.15     0.91       0.76             (5.50     (5.50     36.77       1.85       45,012       0.89       (0.38     99  
12/31/17     36.77       (0.05     11.85       11.80             (3.72     (3.72     44.85       32.57       50,028       0.89       (0.11     77  
12/31/18     44.85       (0.19     0.30       0.11             (6.62     (6.62     38.34       (0.90     42,600       0.89       (0.39     91  
06/30/19(5)     38.34       (0.11     11.60       11.49                         49.83       29.97       50,204       0.89 (6)      (0.49 )(6)      30  
SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Portfolio Class 3

 

12/31/14     47.74       (0.18     7.17       6.99             (9.21     (9.21     45.52       14.96       635,020       0.99       (0.37     91  
12/31/15     45.52       (0.16     3.67       3.51             (8.36     (8.36     40.67       8.45 (4)      614,697       0.99       (0.36     66  
12/31/16     40.67       (0.18     0.88       0.70             (5.50     (5.50     35.87       1.73       580,733       0.99       (0.49     99  
12/31/17     35.87       (0.09     11.56       11.47             (3.72     (3.72     43.62       32.46       643,066       0.99       (0.21     77  
12/31/18     43.62       (0.23     0.31       0.08             (6.62     (6.62     37.08       (1.00     549,342       0.99       (0.49     91  
06/30/19(5)     37.08       (0.13     11.22       11.09                         48.17       29.91       643,366       0.99 (6)      (0.59 )(6)      30  

 

(1)   Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.
(2)   Total return is not annualized and does not reflect expenses that apply to the separate accounts of the Life Companies. If such expenses had been included, the total return would have been lower for each period presented. Total return includes expense reductions.
(3)   Excludes expense reductions. If these expense reductions had been applied, the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been lower and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been higher by the following (See Note 4):

 

Portfolio

   12/31/14     12/31/15     12/31/16     12/31/17     12/31/18     06/30/19(5)(6)  

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Class 1

     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Class 2

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  

SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Class 3

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00  
(4)   The Portfolio’s performance was increased by 0.07% for Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3, from a reimbursement by an affiliate.
(5)   Unaudited.
(6)   Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 
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Period
ended
  Net Asset
Value
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(1)
    Net realized
& unrealized
gain (loss)
on
investments
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
declared
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gain on
investments
    Total
dividends
and
distributions
    Net Asset
Value
end of
period
    Total
Return(2)
    Net Assets
end of
period (000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio Class 1

 

12/31/14   $ 14.71     $ 0.21     $ 0.55     $ 0.76     $ (0.29   $     $ (0.29   $ 15.18       5.19   $ 572,823       0.58     1.40     128
12/31/15     15.18       0.21       (0.13     0.08       (0.23     (0.05     (0.28     14.98       0.58       657,562       0.57       1.39       62  
12/31/16     14.98       0.24       (0.02     0.22       (0.22     (0.10     (0.32     14.88       1.42       817,141       0.57       1.59       61  
12/31/17     14.88       0.28       0.16       0.44       (0.28           (0.28     15.04       2.97       801,507       0.58       1.86       33  
12/31/18     15.04       0.34       (0.34     0.00       (0.31     (0.01     (0.32     14.72       0.04       777,915       0.57       2.28       16  
06/30/19(3)     14.72       0.18       0.61       0.79                         15.51       5.37       792,161       0.57 (4)      2.39 (4)      21  
SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio Class 2

 

12/31/14     14.72       0.19       0.54       0.73       (0.26           (0.26     15.19       4.99       43,986       0.73       1.25       128  
12/31/15     15.19       0.19       (0.14     0.05       (0.20     (0.05     (0.25     14.99       0.39       36,223       0.72       1.25       62  
12/31/16     14.99       0.22       (0.02     0.20       (0.19     (0.10     (0.29     14.90       1.31       30,780       0.72       1.45       61  
12/31/17     14.90       0.26       0.16       0.42       (0.25           (0.25     15.07       2.85       27,824       0.72       1.72       33  
12/31/18     15.07       0.32       (0.33     (0.01     (0.29     (0.01     (0.30     14.76       (0.08     22,895       0.72       2.12       16  
06/30/19(3)     14.76       0.17       0.61       0.78                         15.54       5.28       22,776       0.72 (4)      2.24 (4)      21  
SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio Class 3

 

12/31/14     14.67       0.17       0.54       0.71       (0.25           (0.25     15.13       4.87       783,305       0.83       1.15       128  
12/31/15     15.13       0.17       (0.13     0.04       (0.19     (0.05     (0.24     14.93       0.32       739,821       0.82       1.14       62  
12/31/16     14.93       0.21       (0.03     0.18       (0.18     (0.10     (0.28     14.83       1.18       762,516       0.82       1.35       61  
12/31/17     14.83       0.24       0.17       0.41       (0.24           (0.24     15.00       2.78       751,516       0.82       1.62       33  
12/31/18     15.00       0.30       (0.34     (0.04     (0.27     (0.01     (0.28     14.68       (0.24     625,760       0.82       2.03       16  
06/30/19(3)     14.68       0.16       0.61       0.77                         15.45       5.25       655,549       0.82 (4)      2.14 (4)      21  

 

(1)   Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.
(2)   Total return is not annualized and does not reflect expenses that apply to the separate accounts of the Life Companies. If such expenses had been included, the total return would have been lower for each period presented.
(3)   Unaudited.
(4)   Annualized.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (continued)

 

  

 

 

Period
ended
  Net Asset
Value
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(1)
    Net realized
& unrealized
gain  (loss)
on
investments
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
declared
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gain on
investments
    Distributions
from net
return of
capital
    Total
dividends
and
distributions
    Net Asset
Value
end of
period
    Total
Return(2)
    Net Assets
end of
period (000’s)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets(3)(5)
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net
assets(3)(5)
    Portfolio
turnover
rate
 
SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio Class 1

 

12/31/14     9.52       0.05       0.41       0.46       (0.04     (1.34           (1.38     8.60       5.04       21,067       1.42       0.54       96  
12/31/15     8.60       0.06       0.03       0.09       (0.27     (0.83           (1.10     7.59       1.13       18,887       1.20       0.75       82  
12/31/16     7.59       0.07       0.06       0.13       (0.14     (0.56           (0.70     7.02       1.85       17,015       1.08 (7)      0.94       87  
12/31/17     7.02       0.07       1.07       1.14       (0.02                 (0.02     8.14       16.26       18,244       0.86       0.93       117  
12/31/18     8.14       0.05       (0.65     (0.60     (0.10     (0.31           (0.41     7.13       (7.49     15,202       0.86       0.61       83  
06/30/19(8)     7.13       0.04       0.96       1.00                               8.13       14.03       16,368       0.86 (4)      0.90 (4)      57  
SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio Class 3

 

09/26/16(6) -12/31/16     7.09       (0.01     (0.07     (0.08                             7.01       (1.13     471       1.11 (4)(7)      (0.33 )(4)      87  
12/31/17     7.01       0.03       1.10       1.13       (0.02                 (0.02     8.12       16.08       13,231       1.11       0.43       117  
12/31/18     8.12       0.03       (0.66     (0.63     (0.08     (0.31           (0.39     7.10       (7.81     30,078       1.11       0.38       83  
06/30/19(8)     7.10       0.03       0.97       1.00                               8.10       14.08       39,433       1.11 (4)      0.66 (4)      57  

 

(1)   Calculated based upon average shares outstanding.
(2)   Total return is not annualized and does not reflect expenses that apply to the separate accounts of the Life Companies. If such expenses had been included, the total return would have been lower for each period presented. Total return includes expense reimbursements (recoupments) and expense reductions.
(3)   Excludes expense reductions. If these expense reductions had been applied, the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been lower and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets would have been higher by the following (See Note 4):

 

Portfolio

   12/31/14      12/31/15      12/31/16     12/31/17      12/31/18      06/30/19(4)(9)  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Class 1

     0.00        0.00        0.00       0.00        0.00        0.00

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Class 3

                   0.00 (4)      0.00        0.00        0.00  
(4)   Annualized
(5)   Net of the following expense reimbursements/fee waivers (based on average net assets) (See Note 3):

 

Portfolio

   12/31/14      12/31/15      12/31/16     12/31/17      12/31/18      06/30/19(4)(9)  

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Class 1

     0.28        0.55        1.00       0.86        0.60        0.46

SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Class 3

                   2.76 (4)      0.86        0.58        0.46  
(6)   Commencement of operations.
(7)   Excludes a one time reimbursement the Portfolio received for custody expenses paid in the prior years. If the reimbursement had been applied the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.03% and 1.05% for Class 1 and Class 3 respectively.
(8)   Unaudited.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

 
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ANCHOR SERIES TRUST

APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND MANAGEMENT

AGREEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS – (unaudited)

 

The Board of Trustees (the “Board,” the members of which are referred to as “Trustees”) of Anchor Series Trust (the “Trust”), including the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), of the Trust or its separate series (each, a “Portfolio” and together, the “Portfolios”), SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC (“SunAmerica”), Principal Global Investors, LLC (“PGI”), Wellington Management Company LLP (“Wellington”) or BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (“BlackRock” and together with PGI and Wellington, the “Subadvisers”), approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory and Management Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Portfolios, and SunAmerica (the “Advisory Agreement”) for a one-year period ending June 30, 2020 at an in-person meeting held on June 4-5, 2019 (the “Meeting”). The Trust currently consists of the following five separate Portfolios: SA Wellington Government and Quality Bond Portfolio (“Government and Quality Bond Portfolio”), SA Wellington Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio (“Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio”), SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (“BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio”), SA Wellington Capital Appreciation Portfolio (“Capital Appreciation Portfolio”) and SA PGI Asset Allocation Portfolio (“Asset Allocation Portfolio”).

At the Meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, also approved the continuation of the Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and Wellington with respect to the Government and Quality Bond Portfolio, Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio and Capital Appreciation Portfolio, the Subadvisory Agreement (and an amendment thereto) between SunAmerica and PGI with respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolio and the Subadvisory Agreement between SunAmerica and BlackRock1 with respect to the BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio (the “Subadvisory Agreements,” and together with the Advisory Agreement, the “Agreements”), each for a one-year period ending June 30, 2020.

In accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act, the Board requested, and SunAmerica and the Subadvisers provided, materials relating to the Board’s consideration of whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements. These materials included: (a) a summary of the services provided to the Portfolios by SunAmerica and its affiliates, and by the Subadvisers; (b) information independently compiled and prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third-party provider of mutual fund data, on fees and expenses of the Portfolios, and the investment performance of the Portfolios as compared with a peer group of funds, along with fee and performance data with respect to the Portfolios and any other mutual funds or other accounts advised or subadvised by SunAmerica or the Subadvisers with similar investment objectives and/or strategies, as applicable; (c) information on the profitability of SunAmerica and its affiliates, and a discussion relating to indirect benefits; (d) information relating to economies of scale; (e) information about SunAmerica’s general compliance policies and procedures and the services it provides in connection with its oversight of subadvisers; (f) information about SunAmerica’s and the Subadvisers’ risk management processes; (g) information regarding brokerage and soft dollar practices; and (h) information about the key personnel of SunAmerica, and its affiliates, and the Subadvisers, that are involved in the investment management, administration, compliance and risk management activities with respect to the Portfolios, as well as current and projected staffing levels and compensation practices.

In determining whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered at the Meeting, and from time to time as appropriate, factors that it deemed relevant, including the following information:

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by SunAmerica and the Subadvisers.    The Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided by SunAmerica. The Board noted that the services include acting as investment manager and adviser to the Portfolios, managing the daily business affairs of the Portfolios, and obtaining and evaluating economic, statistical and financial information to formulate and implement investment policies. Additionally, the Board observed that SunAmerica provides office space, bookkeeping, accounting, legal and compliance, clerical and administrative services, and has authorized its officers and employees, if elected, to serve as officers or Trustees of the Trust without compensation. The Board also noted that SunAmerica is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the activities of affiliated and unaffiliated third-party service providers, including the Subadvisers. In addition to the quality of the advisory services provided by SunAmerica, the Board considered the quality of the administrative and other services provided by SunAmerica to the Portfolios pursuant to the Advisory Agreement. The Board also considered the significant risks assumed by SunAmerica in connection with the services provided to the Portfolios including entrepreneurial risk in sponsoring new funds and ongoing risks including investment, operational, enterprise, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks with respect to all Portfolios.

In connection with the services provided by SunAmerica, the Board analyzed the structure and duties of SunAmerica’s fund administration, accounting, operations, legal and compliance departments and concluded that they were adequate to meet the needs of

 

1    In managing the SA BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio, BlackRock utilizes sub-subadvisers that are subsidiaries of BlackRock: BlackRock International Limited (“BlackRock Ltd.”), BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited (“BlackRock North Asia”), and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (“BlackRock Singapore”). At the Meeting, the Board also approved the continuation of the sub-subadvisory agreements between BlackRock and each of BlackRock Ltd., BlackRock North Asia, and BlackRock Singapore for a one-year period ending June 30, 2020.

 

 

 

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the Portfolios. The Board also reviewed the personnel responsible for providing advisory services to the Portfolios and other key personnel of SunAmerica, in addition to current and projected staffing levels and compensation practices. The Board concluded, based on its experience and interaction with SunAmerica, that: (i) SunAmerica would continue to be able to retain quality investment and other personnel; (ii) SunAmerica has exhibited a high level of diligence and attention to detail in carrying out its advisory and other responsibilities under the Advisory Agreement; (iii) SunAmerica has been responsive to requests of the Board; and (iv) SunAmerica has kept the Board apprised of developments relating to the Portfolios and the industry in general. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of services provided under the Advisory Agreement were reasonable and appropriate in relation to the management fee and that the quality of services continues to be high.

The Board also considered SunAmerica’s reputation and long-standing relationship with the Portfolios and considered the benefit to shareholders of investing in funds that are part of a family of funds offering a variety of types of mutual funds and shareholder services. The Board considered SunAmerica’s experience in providing management and investment advisory and administrative services to advisory clients and noted that as of March 31, 2019, SunAmerica managed, advised and/or administered approximately $85.8 billion in assets. In addition, the Board considered SunAmerica’s code of ethics and its commitment to compliance generally and with respect to its management and administration of the Portfolios. The Board also considered SunAmerica’s risk management processes. The Board further observed that SunAmerica has developed internal procedures for monitoring compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Portfolios as set forth in the Portfolios’ prospectuses. The Board also reviewed SunAmerica’s compliance and regulatory history, and noted that there were no material legal, regulatory or compliance issues that would potentially impact SunAmerica in effectively serving as the investment adviser to the Portfolios.

The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided by each Subadviser to the applicable Portfolios. The Board observed that the Subadvisers are responsible for providing day-to-day investment management services, including investment research, advice and supervision, and determining which securities will be purchased or sold by the Portfolio that each Subadviser manages, subject to the oversight and review of SunAmerica. The Board reviewed each Subadviser’s history, structure, size, visibility and resources, which are needed to attract and retain highly qualified investment professionals. The Board reviewed the personnel that are responsible for providing subadvisory services to the Portfolios, and other key personnel of each Subadviser, in addition to current and projected staffing levels and compensation practices, and concluded, based on their experience with the Subadvisers, that each Subadviser: (i) has been able to retain high quality portfolio managers and other investment personnel; (ii) has exhibited a high level of diligence and attention to detail in carrying out its responsibilities under the applicable Subadvisory Agreement; and (iii) has been responsive to requests of the Board and of SunAmerica. In addition, the Board considered each Subadviser’s code of ethics and risk management processes. The Board further observed that each Subadviser has developed internal policies and procedures for monitoring compliance with the investment objectives, policies and restrictions of the Portfolios as set forth in the Portfolios’ prospectuses. The Board also reviewed each Subadviser’s compliance and regulatory history, and noted that there were no material legal, regulatory or compliance issues that would potentially impact the Subadvisers in effectively serving as subadvisers to the Portfolios. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of services provided by each Subadviser under the respective Subadvisory Agreement were reasonable and appropriate in relation to the subadvisory fee and that the quality of services continues to be high.

Investment Performance.     The Board, including the Independent Trustees, also considered the investment performance of SunAmerica and the Subadvisers with respect to the Portfolios. In connection with its review, the Board received and reviewed information regarding the investment performance of the Portfolios as compared to each Portfolio’s peer group (“Peer Group”) and/or peer universe (“Peer Universe”) as independently determined by Broadridge and to an appropriate index or combination of indices, including the Portfolios’ benchmarks. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Broadridge to select the funds in the Peer Groups and Peer Universes.

The Board noted that performance information was for the periods ended March 31, 2019. The Board also noted that it regularly reviews the performance of the Portfolios throughout the year. The Board further noted that, while it monitors performance of the Portfolios closely, it generally attaches more importance to performance over relatively long periods of time, typically three to five years.

Asset Allocation Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s performance was equal to the median of its Peer Group for the one-year period, above the median for the three-year period, and below the median for the five-year period. The Board further noted that the Portfolio’s performance was above the median of its Peer Universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board further noted that the Portfolio outperformed its Broadridge Index for the one- and five-year periods and underperformed its Broadridge Index for the three-year period. The Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory in view of all the factors considered.

Capital Appreciation Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s performance was above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board further noted that the Portfolio outperformed its Broadridge Index for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory.

Government and Quality Bond Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s performance was above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board further noted that the Portfolio outperformed its Broadridge Index for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory.

Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s performance was below the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board further noted that the Portfolio underperformed its Broadridge

 

 

 
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Index for the one-, three- and five-year periods. The Board noted management’s discussion of the Portfolio’s performance, including the impact of market conditions on the Portfolio’s performance, and concluded that the Portfolio’s performance is being appropriately monitored.

BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s performance was above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe for the one-year period and was below the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe for the three-year period. The Board also considered that the Portfolio outperformed its Broadridge Index for the one-year period and underperformed its Broadridge Index for the three-year period.. The Board noted management’s discussion of the Portfolio’s performance and that effective January 12, 2015, the Portfolio changed its name and certain principal investment strategies and techniques, and BlackRock was appointed as the subadviser to the Portfolio. The Board noted the Portfolio’s more recent improved performance and concluded that the Portfolio’s performance was satisfactory.

While the Board noted its concern with respect to the performance of certain of the Portfolios, it also considered that appropriate resources were being dedicated to address these performance concerns. The Board further noted that it would continue to evaluate each such Portfolio’s overall performance.

Consideration of the Management Fees and Subadvisory Fees and the Cost of the Services and Profits to be Realized by SunAmerica, the Subadvisers and their Affiliates from the Relationship with the Portfolios.    The Board, including the Independent Trustees, received and reviewed information regarding the fees paid by the Portfolios to SunAmerica pursuant to the Advisory Agreement and the fees paid by SunAmerica to the Subadvisers pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreements. The Board examined this information in order to determine the reasonableness of the fees in light of the nature and quality of services to be provided and any potential additional benefits to be received by SunAmerica, the Subadvisers or their affiliates in connection with providing such services to the Portfolios.

To assist in analyzing the reasonableness of the management fee for each of the Portfolios, the Board received reports independently prepared by Broadridge. The reports showed comparative fee information for each Portfolio’s Peer Group and/or Peer Universe, as determined by Broadridge, including rankings within each category. In considering the reasonableness of the management fee to be paid by each Portfolio to SunAmerica, the Board reviewed a number of expense comparisons, including: (i) contractual and actual management fees; and (ii) actual total operating expenses. In considering the Portfolios’ total operating expenses, the Board analyzed the level of fee waivers and expense reimbursements and the net expense caps contractually agreed upon by SunAmerica with respect to the BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio and Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio. The Board also considered the various expense components of the Portfolios and compared each Portfolio’s net expense ratio (taking into account any contractual fee caps and waivers) to those of other funds within its Peer Group and/or Peer Universe as a guide to help assess the reasonableness of the management fee for the Portfolios. The Board acknowledged that it was difficult to make precise comparisons with other funds in the Peer Groups and Peer Universes since the exact nature of services provided under the various fund agreements is often not apparent. The Board noted, however, that the comparative fee information provided by Broadridge as a whole was useful in assessing whether SunAmerica was providing services at a cost that was competitive with other, similar funds.

The Board also considered management fees received by SunAmerica with respect to other mutual funds and accounts with similar investment strategies to the Portfolios, as applicable. The Board noted that the mutual funds identified as similar to the Portfolios are sold only in the variable annuity market and, accordingly, are in different Broadridge classifications, with peer groups consisting of funds underlying variable insurance products. The Board noted that the management fees paid by the Portfolios were reasonable as compared to the fees SunAmerica was receiving from other mutual funds and accounts for which it serves as adviser or subadviser.

The Board also received and reviewed information regarding the fees paid by SunAmerica to the Subadvisers pursuant to the Subadvisory Agreements. To assist in analyzing the reasonableness of the subadvisory fees, the Board received a report prepared independently by Broadridge. The report showed comparative fee information for the Portfolios’ Peer Groups and/or Peer Universes that the Trustees used as a guide to help assess the reasonableness of the subadvisory fees. The Trustees noted that Peer Group information as a whole was useful in assessing whether the Subadvisers were providing services at a cost that was competitive with other similar funds. The Trustees also considered that the subadvisory fees are paid by SunAmerica out of its management fee and not by the Portfolios, and that subadvisory fees may vary widely within a Peer Group for various reasons, including market pricing demands, existing relationships, experience and success, and individual client needs. The Board further considered the amount of subadvisory fees paid out by SunAmerica and the amount of the management fees which it retained and determined that these amounts were reasonable in light of the services performed by SunAmerica and the Subadvisers, respectively.

The Board also considered advisory fees received by the Subadvisers with respect other mutual funds and accounts with similar investment strategies to the Portfolio or Portfolios for which they serve as adviser or subadviser, as applicable. The Board noted in particular that certain of the similar accounts identified by Wellington were institutional separate accounts, and Wellington highlighted certain differences between these separate accounts and the applicable Portfolios, including that these separate accounts are subject to different investment limitations and restrictions and do not experience daily cash flows in a manner similar to the Portfolios. The Board also recognized that, with respect to the Asset Allocation Portfolio, the similar account identified by PGI utilizes a fund of funds structure, which increases overall expenses due to additional fees in the underlying funds held and that these material differences make performance and fee comparisons with the Portfolio less meaningful. The Board then noted that the subadvisory fees paid by SunAmerica to the Subadvisers were reasonable as compared to fees the Subadvisers receive for other such investment companies or clients for which they serve as adviser or subadviser.

 

 

 

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Asset Allocation Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s actual management fees were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board also considered that the Portfolio’s total expenses were equal to the median of its Peer Group and above the median of its Peer Universe. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee contains breakpoints and further noted management’s discussion regarding the Portfolio’s expenses.

Capital Appreciation Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s actual management fees were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board also considered that the Portfolio’s total expenses were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee contains breakpoints and further noted management’s discussion regarding the Portfolio’s expenses.

Government and Quality Bond Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s actual management fees were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board also considered that the Portfolio’s total expenses were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee contains breakpoints and further noted management’s discussion regarding the Portfolio’s expenses.

Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s actual management fees were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board also considered that the Portfolio’s total expenses were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee contains breakpoints and that SunAmerica has agreed to waive certain fees and cap the Portfolio’s total expenses. The Board further noted management’s discussion regarding the Portfolio’s expenses.

BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio.    The Board considered that the Portfolio’s actual management fees were above the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board also considered that the Portfolio’s total expenses were below the medians of its Peer Group and Peer Universe. The Board noted that the Portfolio’s advisory fee contains breakpoints and that SunAmerica has agreed to waive certain fees and cap the Portfolio’s total expenses. The Board further noted management’s discussion regarding the Portfolio’s expenses.

Profitability.    The Board also considered SunAmerica’s profitability and the benefits SunAmerica and its affiliates received from their relationship with the Portfolios. The Board received and reviewed financial statements relating to SunAmerica’s financial condition and profitability with respect to the services it provided the Portfolios and considered how profit margins could affect SunAmerica’s ability to attract and retain high quality investment professionals and other key personnel. The Board was also provided with a profitability analysis that detailed the revenue earned and the expenses incurred by SunAmerica, and its affiliates that provide services to the Portfolios on a Portfolio-by-Portfolio basis, as well as an Investment Management Profitability Analysis prepared by an independent information service, Broadridge. In particular, the Board considered the contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements agreed to by SunAmerica.

The Board considered the profitability of SunAmerica under the Advisory Agreement, including the amount of management fees it retained after payment to the Subadvisers, and considered the profitability of SunAmerica’s affiliates under the Rule 12b-1 Plans. The Board also considered that the Trust pays VALIC Retirement Services Company, an affiliate of SunAmerica, a fee for the provision of recordkeeping and shareholder services to contract owners and participants. Additionally, the Board considered whether SunAmerica, the Subadvisers and their affiliates received any indirect benefits from the relationship with the Portfolios. Specifically, the Board observed that, SunAmerica and affiliated insurance companies have entered into arrangements, including arrangements relating to services provided by the insurance companies with respect to certain funds that are available as investment options in annuity products (including the Portfolios). The Board further observed that in calculating their corporate income tax liability as insurance companies, certain affiliated life insurance companies receive a tax benefit with respect to dividends paid by the Portfolios. In addition, it was noted that such affiliated life insurance companies may also rely on foreign tax credits with respect to certain foreign securities held in applicable Portfolios. The Board also noted that certain affiliated life insurance companies also receive financial support from SunAmerica and certain Subadvisers for distribution-related activities, including payments to help offset costs for education and training to support sales of the Portfolios, as well as occasional gifts, entertainment or other compensation as incentives and that such payments may be derived from investment management fees received by SunAmerica or Subadvisers. In addition, the Board considered that, since shares are offered as investment options through variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“Variable Contracts”), the investment goals and strategies of the Portfolios, and performance of such Portfolios, may positively or negatively impact an affiliated life insurance company’s ability to hedge, as well as the hedging costs associated with guarantees that an affiliated life insurance company may provide as the issuer of the Variable Contracts.

The Board further considered whether there were any collateral or “fall-out” benefits that SunAmerica and its affiliates may derive as a result of their relationship with the Portfolios. The Board noted that SunAmerica believes that any such benefits are de minimis and do not impact the reasonableness of the management fees.

The Board also reviewed the Subadvisers’ financial statements and/or other information and considered whether the Subadvisers had the financial resources necessary to attract and retain high quality investment management personnel and to provide a high quality of services.

The Board concluded that SunAmerica and the Subadvisers had the financial resources necessary to perform their obligations under the Agreements and to continue to provide the Portfolios with the high quality services that they had provided in the past. The Board also concluded that the management fee and subadvisory fees were reasonable in light of the factors discussed above.

 

 

 
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Economies of Scale.    The Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered whether the shareholders would benefit from economies of scale and whether there was potential for future realization of economies with respect to the Portfolios. The Board considered that as a result of being part of the AIG fund complex, the Portfolios share common resources and may share certain expenses, and if the size of the complex increases, each Portfolio could incur lower expenses than they otherwise would achieve as stand-alone entities. The Board also took into account that the management fee arrangements included breakpoints that will adjust the fee downward as the size of Portfolios increase, thereby allowing the shareholders to participate in any economies of scale. The Board further noted that SunAmerica has agreed to contractually cap the total annual operating expenses of Class 1 and Class 3 shares of the BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Portfolio and Strategic Multi-Asset Portfolio at certain levels. The Board observed that those expense caps benefited shareholders by limiting total fees even in the absence of breakpoints. The Board concluded that the Portfolios’ management fee structures were reasonable and that it would continue to review fees in connection with the renewal of the Advisory Agreement, including whether the implementation of additional breakpoints would be appropriate in the future due to an increase in asset size or otherwise.

The Board noted that the Subadvisory Agreements included breakpoints, but did not review specific information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the Subadvisers’ management of the Portfolios because it regards that information as less relevant at the subadviser level. Rather, the Board considered information regarding economies of scale in the context of the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and concluded that the management fee structure, including the amount of management fees retained by SunAmerica, was reasonable in light of the factors described above.

Other Factors.    In consideration of the Agreements, the Board also received information regarding SunAmerica’s and the Subadvisers’ brokerage and soft dollar practices. The Board considered that the Subadvisers are responsible for decisions to buy and sell securities for the Portfolios they manage, selection of broker-dealers and negotiation of commission rates. The Board noted that it receives reports from SunAmerica and from an independent third party which include information on brokerage commissions and execution throughout the year. The Board also considered the benefits SunAmerica and the Subadvisers derive from their soft dollar arrangements, including arrangements under which brokers provide brokerage and/or research services to SunAmerica and/or the Subadvisers in return for allocating brokerage.

Conclusion.    After a full and complete discussion, the Board approved the Agreements, each for a one-year period ending June 30, 2020. Based upon their evaluation of all these factors in their totality, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, was satisfied that the terms of the Agreements were fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the Portfolios and the Portfolios’ shareholders. In arriving at a decision to approve the Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or group of factors as all-important or controlling, but considered all factors together, and each Independent Trustee may have attributed different weights to different factors. The Independent Trustees were also assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel in making this determination.

 

 

 

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VOTING PROXIES ON TRUST PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies related to securities held in the Trust’s Portfolios which is available in the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information, may be obtained without charge upon request, by calling (800) 445-SUN2. This information is also available from the EDGAR database on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

PROXY VOTING RECORD ON TRUST PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

Information regarding how Anchor Series Trust Portfolios voted proxies related to securities held in Anchor Series Trust Portfolios during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30 is available once filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, without charge, upon request, by calling (800) 445-SUN2 or on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

DISCLOSURE OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

The Trust is required to file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for its first and third fiscal quarters with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form N-PORT. The Trusts’ Forms N-PORT are available on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

This report is submitted solely for the general information of shareholders of the Trust. Distribution of this report to persons other than shareholders of the Trust is authorized only in connection with a currently effective prospectus, setting forth details of the Trust, which must precede or accompany this report.

Additional information concerning the Trustees and Officers is contained in the Statement of Additional Information and is available without charge by calling (800) 445-SUN2.

The accompanying report has not been audited by independent accountants and accordingly no opinion has been expressed thereon.

 

 

 
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THIS REPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS UNLESS ACCOMPANIED OR PRECEDED BY A CURRENT PROSPECTUS.

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Item 2.

Code of Ethics

Not applicable.

 

Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.

Investments.

Included in Item 1 to the Form.

 

Item 7.

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

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees that were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15)) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a - 101), or this Item 10.

 

Item 11.

Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

An evaluation was performed within 90 days of the filing of this report, under the supervision and with the participation of the registrant’s management, including the President and Treasurer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))). Based on that evaluation, the registrant’s management, including the President and Treasurer, concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

  (b)

There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the most recent fiscal-half year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.

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

Not applicable.

 

Item 13.

Exhibits.

 

  (a)

(1) Not applicable.

 

      

(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

      

(3) Not applicable.

 

      

(4) Not applicable.

 

  (b)

Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906.CERT.


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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.

 

Anchor Series Trust

By:   /s/ John T. Genoy        
 

John T. Genoy

President

Date: September 6, 2019

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

By:   /s/ John T. Genoy        
 

John T. Genoy

President

Date: September 6, 2019

By:   /s/ Gregory R. Kingston        
 

Gregory R. Kingston

Treasurer

Date: September 6, 2019