N-CSRS 1 a15-24933_13ncsrs.htm N-CSRS

 

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

811-04367

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust I

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02110

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Ryan Larrenaga

c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(800) 345-6611

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

May 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

November 30, 2015

 

 

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

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 



 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



SEMIANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2015

COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND




PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Shareholder,

Today's investors are typically focused on outcomes, like living a certain retirement lifestyle, paying for college education or building a legacy. But in today's complex global investment landscape, even simple goals are not easily achieved.

At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we aspire to help satisfy five core needs of today's investors:

n  Generate an appropriate stream of income in retirement

Traditional approaches to generating income may not provide the diversification benefits they once did, and they may actually introduce unwanted risk in today's market. To seek to improve your potential to live comfortably long term, we endeavor to pursue investments that explore less traveled paths to income.

n  Navigate a changing interest rate environment

Today's uncertain market environment includes the prospect of a rise in interest rates. Blending traditional investments with non-traditional or alternative products may help protect your wealth during periods of volatility. We can attempt to help strengthen your portfolio with agile products designed to take on the market's ups and downs.

n  Maximize after-tax returns

In an environment where what you keep may be more important than what you earn, municipal bonds can help mitigate high tax burdens while providing potentially attractive yields. Our state and federal tax-exempt products are aimed at helping investors manage risk, minimize the fluctuation of capital and grow wealth on a more tax-efficient basis.

n  Grow assets to achieve financial goals

We believe that finding and protecting growth comes from a disciplined security selection process designed to create excess return. Our goal is to provide investment solutions built to help you face today's market challenges and grow your assets at each crossroad of your journey.

n  Ease the impact of volatile markets

Despite a bull market run that has benefited many investors over the past several years, it's important to remember the lessons of 2008 and the value that a well-diversified portfolio may provide through times of market volatility. We are here to help you hold onto the savings you have worked tirelessly to amass, and to provide you the best opportunity to maintain your standard of living regardless of market conditions.

Find out today how we can help you confidently invest to realize your dreams. Please visit us at blog.columbiathreadneedleus.com/our-best-ideas to learn more about our unique investment solutions.

The world is constantly changing, but our priority remains the same: to help you secure your finances, meet your goals and achieve success. Thank you for your continued investment with us.

Sincerely,

Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

Semiannual Report 2015




COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Consolidated Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Consolidated Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Consolidated Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   

25

   

Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement

   

37

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

Fund Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

 

 

  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

Semiannual Report 2015



COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

n  Columbia Adaptive Alternatives Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned -3.05% excluding sales charges for the six-month period that ended November 30, 2015.

n  The Citi One-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index returned 0.00% during the same time period.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended November 30, 2015)

   

Inception

  6 Months
Cumulative
 

Life

 

Class A

 

01/28/15

                 

Excluding sales charges

           

-3.05

     

-4.50

   

Including sales charges

           

-8.61

     

-9.99

   

Class C

 

01/28/15

                 

Excluding sales charges

           

-3.36

     

-5.00

   

Including sales charges

           

-4.32

     

-5.95

   

Class I

 

01/28/15

   

-2.74

     

-4.10

   

Class R

 

01/28/15

   

-3.15

     

-4.70

   

Class R4

 

01/28/15

   

-2.94

     

-4.30

   

Class R5

 

01/28/15

   

-2.84

     

-4.20

   

Class W

 

01/28/15

   

-3.05

     

-4.60

   

Class Y

 

01/28/15

   

-2.84

     

-4.20

   

Class Z

 

01/28/15

   

-2.94

     

-4.30

   

Citi One-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index

           

0.00

     

0.01

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us or calling 800.345.6611.

The Citi One-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index that represents the performance of one-month Treasury bills and reflects reinvestment of all distributions and changes in market prices.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Market Exposure By Strategies (%)(a)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Alternative Beta Strategies

   

165.3

   

Hedge Fund Strategies

   

57.0

   

Non-Traditional Asset Classes

   

7.3

   

(a) Percentages are based upon net assets. The percentages do not equal 100% due to the effects of leverage within the Fund's portfolio. Leverage exists when the Fund purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing cash in an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction. The Fund's portfolio composition and its market exposure are subject to change. At period end, Hedge Fund Strategies included investment in the Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund (an unaffiliated mutual fund); Alternative Beta Strategies included investment in futures and total return swap contracts; and Non-Traditional Asset Classes included investment in affiliated and/or unaffiliated funds, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Alternative Investment Funds

   

59.2

   

Equity Funds

   

1.1

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

4.1

   

Fixed-Income Funds

   

0.7

   

Money Market Funds

   

34.9

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

Portfolio Management

Jeffrey Knight, CFA

William Landes, Ph.D.

Marc Khalamayzer, CFA

Joshua Kutin, CFA*

*Effective October 1, 2015, Mr. Kutin was named a Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

June 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015

    Account Value at the Beginning
of the Period ($)
  Account Value at the End of the
Period ($)
  Expenses Paid During the
Period ($)
  Fund's Annualized
Expense Ratio (%)
 
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Class A

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

969.50

     

1,018.40

     

6.77

     

6.94

     

1.36

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

966.40

     

1,014.61

     

10.49

     

10.74

     

2.11

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

972.60

     

1,020.42

     

4.79

     

4.90

     

0.96

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

968.50

     

1,017.14

     

8.01

     

8.21

     

1.61

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

970.60

     

1,019.66

     

5.53

     

5.67

     

1.11

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

971.60

     

1,020.17

     

5.03

     

5.16

     

1.01

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

969.50

     

1,018.40

     

6.77

     

6.94

     

1.36

   

Class Y

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

971.60

     

1,020.42

     

4.78

     

4.90

     

0.96

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

970.60

     

1,019.66

     

5.53

     

5.67

     

1.11

   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Equity Funds 1.0%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE 1.0%

 
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund,
Class I Shares(a)
   

100,571

     

1,572,931

   
Total Equity Funds
(Cost: $1,669,414)
       

1,572,931

   

Fixed-Income Funds 0.7%

INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES 0.7%

 
Columbia Inflation Protected Securities
Fund, Class I Shares(a)(b)
   

125,330

     

1,086,609

   
Total Fixed-Income Funds
(Cost: $1,143,008)
       

1,086,609

   

Alternative Investment Funds 58.6%

Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy
Fund(a)(b)
   

8,370,044

     

86,797,359

   
Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund,
Class I Shares(a)(b)
   

461,886

     

2,378,715

   
Total Alternative Investment Funds
(Cost: $87,137,733)
       

89,176,074

   

Exchange-Traded Funds 4.0%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
PowerShares Global Listed Private
Equity Portfolio
   

315,026

     

3,452,685

   

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

   

9,910

     

1,098,028

   

iShares US Real Estate ETF

   

20,902

     

1,572,040

   
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $6,467,594)
       

6,122,753

   

Money Market Funds 34.5%

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.184%(a)(c)
   

52,583,944

     

52,583,944

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $52,583,944)
       

52,583,944

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $149,001,693)
       

150,542,311

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

1,794,680

   

Net Assets

       

152,336,991

   

At November 30, 2015, cash totaling $252,805 was pledged as collateral.

Investments in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Long Futures Contracts Outstanding

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

CAC40 10 EURO

   

9

   

EUR

       

471,263

   

12/2015

   

3,150

     

   
EURO STOXX 50    

2

   

EUR

       

74,064

   

12/2015

   

8,067

     

   

FTSE/MIB IDX

   

3

   

EUR

       

359,723

   

12/2015

   

16,781

     

   

HANG SENG IDX

   

2

   

HKD

       

282,571

   

12/2015

   

     

(8,018

)

 

IBEX 35 INDX

   

2

   

EUR

       

219,226

   

12/2015

   

1,457

     

   

MSCI SING IX ETS

   

22

   

SGD

       

497,225

   

12/2015

   

     

(12,213

)

 

OMXS30 IND FUTURE

   

24

   

SEK

       

423,628

   

12/2015

   

7,870

     

   

S&P500 EMINI

   

5

   

USD

       

519,950

   

12/2015

   

35,383

     

   

SPI 200 FUTURES

   

3

   

AUD

       

281,289

   

12/2015

   

5,020

     

   

Total

           

3,128,939

         

77,728

     

(20,231

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Total Return Swap Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Counterparty

     

Fund Pays

  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Currency
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Unamortized
Premium
(Paid)
Received ($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
Barclays
 
 
 
  Total return on Atlantic High
Yield Investment Grade
Spread BetaBarclays
Credit Index(a)
  Fixed rate of
0.60%
 
 
  11/30/16
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
  34,745,933
 
 
 
  (20,910
 
 
 

)

  58,782
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Barclays
 
  Total return on Barclays
TrendStar+ Alt Roll 2 Index(b)
  Fixed rate of
0.70%
  11/30/16
 
 

USD


 
  13,122,466
 
 
 
  36,660
 
 
 
 
Deutsche Bank
 
 
  Total return on Deutsche Bank
Currency Valuation — USD
Excess Return(c)
  Fixed rate of
0.00%
 
  11/30/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  9,763,753
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (6,783
 
 

)

 
Deutsche Bank
 
 
 
  Total return on Deutsche Bank
Equity Low Beta Turnover
Control Factor Index — USD
Excess Return(d)
  Fixed rate of
0.00%
 
 
  11/30/16
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
  8,238,629
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (59,870
 
 
 

)

 
Deutsche Bank
 
 
 
  Total return on Deutsche Bank
Equity Risk-Adjusted Momentum
Factor Index — USD
Excess Return(e)
  Fixed rate of
0.00%
 
 
  11/30/16
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
  10,627,690
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (24,739
 
 
 

)

 
Deutsche Bank
 
 
 
  Total return on Deutsche Bank
Equity Sector Neutral Quality
Factor Index — USD Excess
Return(d)
  Fixed rate of
0.00%
 
 
  11/30/16
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
  20,425,515
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  81,691
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deutsche Bank
 
 
  Total return on Deutsche Bank
Haven Plus — USD Excess
Return(c)
  Fixed rate of
0.00%
 
  11/30/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  5,280,061
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (57,403
 
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs TY Volatility Carry
Index(f)
  Fixed rate of
0.35%
 
  02/19/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  4,384,857
 
 
 
 
 
  10,528
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs Commodity Momentum
Risk Premium Strategy
Index(g)
  Fixed rate of
0.35%
 
 
  03/17/16
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
  3,034,371
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  46,020
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs Commodity Curve Risk
Premium Index(g)
  Fixed rate of
0.11%
 
  10/21/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  13,349,647
 
 
 
 
 
  105,362
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs Curve Index C0046(h)
  Fixed rate of
0.14%
  10/21/16
 
 

USD


 
  8,030,679
 
 
 
 
 
  (24,065
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs FX EM & G10 3 Month
Carry Index C0015(i)
  Fixed rate of
0.28%
 
  10/21/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  2,931,624
 
 
 
 
 
  53,588
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman Sachs
Rates and Bonds Time Series
Momentum Index C0042(h)
  Fixed rate of
0.22%
 
  10/21/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  11,860,963
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (3,869
 
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs Risk Premia Basket
Series 27 Excess Return(j)
  Fixed rate of
0.35%
 
  10/21/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  21,313,081
 
 
 
 
 
  436,377
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman Sachs
RP Equity World Long Short
Series 22 Excess Return(d)
  Fixed rate of
0.11%
 
  10/21/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  19,727,202
 
 
 
 
 
  39,632
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs FX EM & G10 3 Month
Valuation Index C0014(i)
  Fixed rate of
0.19%
 
  11/21/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  7,600,635
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (32,852
 
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs FX Time Series
Momentum Index C0038(i)
  Fixed rate of
0.22%
 
  11/21/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  4,538,192
 
 
 
 
 
  11,378
 
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Total Return Swap Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015 (continued)

Counterparty

     

Fund Pays

  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Currency
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Unamortized
Premium
(Paid)
Received ($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
 
  Total return on Goldman
Sachs RP Equity World Long
Short Series 22 Excess
Return(d)
  Fixed rate of
0.11%
 
 
  11/21/16
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
  10,014,071
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  15,314
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
  Total return on Goldman Sachs
Commodity Carry Risk
Premium Strategy Index(g)
  Fixed rate of
0.35%
 
  11/23/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  6,590,828
 
 
 
 
 
  88,935
 
 
 
 
 
 
Morgan Stanley
 
 
  Total return on Morgan Stanley
FX VolNet Premium Strategy
Series 2(k)
  Fixed rate of
0.80%
 
  03/03/16
 
 
 

USD


 
 
  7,285,000
 
 
 
 
 
  93,418
 
 
 
 
 
 
Morgan Stanley
 
  Total return on Morgan Stanley
SmartInvest Alpha Index(l)
  Fixed Rate of
0.75%
  11/18/16
 
 

USD


 
  12,960,930
 
 
 
  25,864
 
 
 
 
Morgan Stanley
 
  Total return on Morgan Stanley
VolNet PremiumPlus2 Index(m)
  Fixed rate of
0.80%
  11/18/16
 
 

USD


 
  12,860,004
 
 
 
  48,137
 
 
 
 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

(20,910

)

   

1,151,686

     

(209,581

)

 

(a)  Underlying assets of this index include credit default swaps on high yield, investment grade, and foreign indices.

(b)  Underlying assets of this index include interest rate swaps of 2 year and 10 year durations.

(c)  Underlying assets of this index include USD and long/short foreign currencies.

(d)  Underlying assets of this index include long/short foreign and domestic equities.

(e)  Underlying assets of this index include long foreign and domestic equities and a short domestic ETF.

(f)  Underlying assets of this index include long/short domestic commodity futures and options on short commodity futures.

(g)  Underlying assets of this index include long/short domestic commodity futures.

(h)  Underlying assets of this index include long/short foreign and domestic commodity futures.

(i)  Underlying assets of this index include forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

(j)  Underlying assets of this index include forward foreign currency exchange contracts, long/short commodity futures, options on short commodity futures, options on domestic and foreign indices, and long/short domestic and foreign equities.

(k)  Underlying assets of this index include capped variance swaps on currencies.

(l)  Underlying assets of this index include long domestic equities and a short domestic index.

(m)  Underlying assets of this index include long/short puts and calls on a domestic index.

Notes to Consolidated Portfolio of Investments

(a)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company's outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended November 30, 2015 are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From
Sales ($)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss) ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Capital Gain
Distributions ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Blackstone Alternative
Multi-Strategy Fund*
   

87,800,000

     

2,050,000

     

(5,900,000

)

   

143,902

     

84,093,902

     

     

     

86,797,359

   
Columbia Commodity Strategy
Fund, Class I Shares
   

5,465,176

     

     

(2,055,000

)

   

(366,345

)

   

3,043,831

     

     

     

2,378,715

   
Columbia Inflation Protected
Securities Fund, Class I Shares
   

5,512,793

     

     

(4,165,000

)

   

(204,785

)

   

1,143,008

     

     

     

1,086,609

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Notes to Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (continued)

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From
Sales ($)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss) ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Capital Gain
Distributions ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund,
Class I Shares
   

5,643,007

     

209,959

     

(3,585,000

)

   

(598,552

)

   

1,669,414

     

168,149

     

41,809

     

1,572,931

   

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

48,352,793

     

69,340,231

     

(65,109,080

)

   

     

52,583,944

     

     

42,255

     

52,583,944

   

Total

   

152,773,769

     

71,600,190

     

(80,814,080

)

   

(1,025,780

)

   

142,534,099

     

168,149

     

84,064

     

144,419,558

   

*Issuer was not an affiliate for the entire period ended November 30, 2015.

(b)  Non-income producing investment.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at November 30, 2015.

Currency Legend

AUD  Australian Dollar

EUR  Euro

HKD  Hong Kong Dollar

SEK  Swedish Krona

SGD  Singapore Dollar

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

>  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

>  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

>  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at November 30, 2015:

    Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Investments

 

Equity Funds

   

1,572,931

     

     

     

1,572,931

   

Fixed-Income Funds

   

1,086,609

     

     

     

1,086,609

   

Alternative Investment Funds

   

89,176,074

     

     

     

89,176,074

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

6,122,753

     

     

     

6,122,753

   

Money Market Funds

   

     

52,583,944

     

     

52,583,944

   

Total Investments

   

97,958,367

     

52,583,944

     

     

150,542,311

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 

Futures Contracts

   

77,728

     

     

     

77,728

   

Swap Contracts

   

     

     

1,151,686

     

1,151,686

   

Liabilities

 

Futures Contracts

   

(20,231

)

   

     

     

(20,231

)

 

Swap Contracts

   

     

     

(209,581

)

   

(209,581

)

 

Total

   

98,015,864

     

52,583,944

     

942,105

     

151,541,913

   

See the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are valued based upon utilizing observable market inputs, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets and/or fund per share market values which are not considered publicly available.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as the market for these assets is not considered publicly available. Fund per share market values were obtained using observable market inputs.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In

 

Transfers Out

 
Level 1 ($)  

Level 2 ($)

 

Level 1 ($)

 

Level 2 ($)

 
       

48,352,793

     

48,352,793

     

   

Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain swap contracts classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach and utilize single market quotations from broker dealers. The appropriateness of fair values for these securities is monitored on an ongoing basis which may include results of back testing and other control procedures. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) valuation measurement.

The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.

There were no transfers of financial assets between Levels 2 and 3 during the period.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $90,561,496)

 

$

92,920,112

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $58,440,197)

   

57,622,199

   

Total investments (identified cost $149,001,693)

   

150,542,311

   

Cash

   

79,504

   

Cash collateral held at broker

   

30,000

   

Margin deposits

   

222,805

   

Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts

   

1,151,686

   

Premiums paid on outstanding swap contracts

   

20,910

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

315,135

   

Capital shares sold

   

520,437

   

Dividends

   

7,546

   

Variation margin

   

27,153

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

9,296

   

Prepaid expenses

   

2,021

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

2,244

   

Other assets

   

30,635

   

Total assets

   

152,961,683

   

Liabilities

 

Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts

   

209,581

   

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

101,501

   

Capital shares purchased

   

185,341

   

Variation margin

   

4,207

   

Investment management fees

   

15,414

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

2,796

   

Transfer agent fees

   

22,737

   

Compensation of board members

   

277

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

22

   

Audit fees

   

27,653

   

Printing and postage fees

   

31,117

   

Other expenses

   

21,802

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

2,244

   

Total liabilities

   

624,692

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

152,336,991

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

157,831,586

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(764,210

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(7,263,327

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

2,358,616

   

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

(817,998

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

(7,278

)

 

Futures contracts

   

57,497

   

Swap contracts

   

942,105

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

152,336,991

   

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

18,058,163

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,890,276

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.55

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

10.13

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

1,861,569

   

Shares outstanding

   

195,906

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.50

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

21,640,867

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,257,770

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.59

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

9,532

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,000

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.53

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

9,572

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,000

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.57

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

9,579

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,000

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.58

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

110,450,283

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,572,316

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.54

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

9,583

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,000

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.58

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

287,843

   

Shares outstanding

   

30,083

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.57

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

224,625

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

84,064

   

Total income

   

308,689

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

1,130,303

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

16,564

   

Class C

   

7,446

   

Class R

   

24

   

Class W

   

139,001

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

16,652

   

Class C

   

1,866

   

Class R

   

12

   

Class R4

   

12

   

Class R5

   

2

   

Class W

   

138,380

   

Class Z

   

26,448

   

Compensation of board members

   

20,096

   

Custodian fees

   

26

   

Printing and postage fees

   

48,949

   

Registration fees

   

55,538

   

Audit fees

   

25,752

   

Legal fees

   

4,791

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

67

   

Other

   

78,326

   

Total expenses

   

1,710,255

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(626,448

)

 

Total net expenses

   

1,083,807

   

Net investment loss

   

(775,118

)

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

(1,590,280

)

 

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

(1,025,780

)

 

Capital gain distributions from underlying affiliated funds

   

168,149

   

Foreign currency translations

   

13,562

   

Futures contracts

   

(1,126,051

)

 

Swap contracts

   

(2,110,165

)

 

Net realized loss

   

(5,670,565

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

2,563,765

   

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

(3,164,408

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

(7,278

)

 

Futures contracts

   

174,110

   

Swap contracts

   

1,051,418

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation

   

617,607

   

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(5,052,958

)

 

Net decrease in net assets from operations

 

$

(5,828,076

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment loss

 

$

(775,118

)

 

$

(697,252

)

 

Net realized loss

   

(5,670,565

)

   

(3,839,934

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

   

617,607

     

1,915,335

   

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

   

(5,828,076

)

   

(2,621,851

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(18,350,627

)

   

144,137,435

   

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(24,178,703

)

   

141,515,584

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

176,515,694

     

35,000,110

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

152,336,991

   

$

176,515,694

   

Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income

 

$

(764,210

)

 

$

10,908

   

(a) Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Six Months Ended November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended May 31, 2015(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,542,277

     

14,931,602

     

460,028

     

4,541,390

   

Redemptions

   

(105,897

)

   

(1,016,909

)

   

(7,132

)

   

(69,903

)

 

Net increase

   

1,436,380

     

13,914,693

     

452,896

     

4,471,487

   

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

109,324

     

1,051,507

     

93,835

     

924,788

   

Redemptions

   

(8,253

)

   

(79,266

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

101,071

     

972,241

     

93,835

     

924,788

   

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

     

     

2,256,770

     

22,500,000

   

Net increase

   

     

     

2,256,770

     

22,500,000

   

Class W shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,062,380

     

10,142,068

     

12,324,400

     

123,209,339

   

Redemptions

   

(1,085,910

)

   

(10,412,503

)

   

(729,554

)

   

(7,243,204

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(23,530

)

   

(270,435

)

   

11,594,846

     

115,966,135

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

5,318

     

51,048

     

27,500

     

275,025

   

Redemptions

   

(3,494,735

)

   

(33,018,174

)

   

     

   

Net increase (decrease)

   

(3,489,417

)

   

(32,967,126

)

   

27,500

     

275,025

   

Total net increase (decrease)

   

(1,975,496

)

   

(18,350,627

)

   

14,425,847

     

144,137,435

   

(a) Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

Class A

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.85

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.55

   

$

9.85

   

Total return

   

(3.05

%)

   

(1.50

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.10

%(c)

   

2.08

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.36

%(c)

   

1.50

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.12

%)(c)

   

(1.42

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

18,058

   

$

4,470

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class C

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.83

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.17

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.50

   

$

9.83

   

Total return

   

(3.36

%)

   

(1.70

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.85

%(c)

   

2.83

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

2.11

%(c)

   

2.25

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.82

%)(c)

   

(2.18

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,862

   

$

932

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class I

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.86

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.59

   

$

9.86

   

Total return

   

(2.74

%)

   

(1.40

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.61

%(c)

   

1.58

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.96

%(c)

   

1.11

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.60

%)(c)

   

(0.98

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

21,641

   

$

22,263

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class R

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.84

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.53

   

$

9.84

   

Total return

   

(3.15

%)

   

(1.60

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.33

%(c)

   

2.33

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.61

%(c)

   

1.73

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.25

%)(c)

   

(1.59

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class R4

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.86

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.57

   

$

9.86

   

Total return

   

(2.94

%)

   

(1.40

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.83

%(c)

   

1.80

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.11

%(c)

   

1.23

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.75

%)(c)

   

(1.09

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class R5

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.86

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.58

   

$

9.86

   

Total return

   

(2.84

%)

   

(1.40

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.64

%(c)

   

1.63

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.01

%(c)

   

1.17

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.65

%)(c)

   

(1.03

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class W

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.84

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.54

   

$

9.84

   

Total return

   

(3.05

%)

   

(1.60

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.11

%(c)

   

2.07

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.36

%(c)

   

1.48

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.00

%)(c)

   

(1.35

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

110,450

   

$

114,125

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class Y

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.86

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.58

   

$

9.86

   

Total return

   

(2.84

%)

   

(1.40

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.59

%(c)

   

1.58

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.96

%(c)

   

1.12

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.63

%)(c)

   

(0.98

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class Z

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.86

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.57

   

$

9.86

   

Total return

   

(2.94

%)

   

(1.40

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.88

%(c)

   

1.83

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.11

%(c)

   

1.23

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.61

%)(c)

   

(1.09

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

288

   

$

34,686

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from January 28, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES FUND

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Adaptive Alternatives Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund invests significantly in Class I shares of affiliated funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), or its affiliates (affiliated underlying funds) as well as third-party advised (unaffiliated) funds, including exchange-traded funds (Underlying Funds).

For information on the Underlying Funds, please refer to the Fund's current prospectus and the prospectuses of the Underlying Funds.

Basis for Consolidation

CAAF Offshore Fund, Ltd. (the Subsidiary) is a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund. The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle in order to effect certain investment strategies consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies as stated in its current prospectus and statement of additional information. In accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Subsidiary (the Articles), the Fund owns the sole issued share of the Subsidiary and retains all rights associated with such share, including the right to receive notice of, attend and vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary, rights in a winding-up or repayment of capital and the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary.

The Fund owned 100% of the outstanding shares of Columbia Intermediary Alternatives Fund for the period from June 1, 2015 through November 23, 2015. Columbia Intermediary Alternatives Fund liquidated on November 24, 2015. The results of its operations are included in the consolidated financial statements (financial statements) through date of liquidation.

The financial statements include the accounts of the consolidated Fund, the respective Subsidiary and Columbia Intermediary Alternatives Fund (through the date of liquidation). Subsequent references to the Fund within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements collectively refer to the Fund, the Subsidiary and Columbia Intermediary Alternatives Fund (through the date of liquidation). All intercompany transactions and

balances have been eliminated in the consolidation process.

At November 30, 2015, the Subsidiary and Columbia Intermediary Alternatives Fund (through the date of liquidation) financial statement information is as follows:

    CAAF
Offshore
Fund, Ltd.
  Columbia
Intermediary
Alternatives
Fund
 
% of consolidated
fund net assets
  16.42

%

 

%

 

Net assets

 

$

25,016,683

   

$

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

(139,967

)

   

(28,968

)

 

Net realized gain (loss)

   

(1,899,616

)

   

143,902

   
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation)
  882,783
  26,462
 

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

All equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted

securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of the applicable class of the Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the NYSE on the valuation date.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.

Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service or broker, or if neither is available, through an internal model based upon observable inputs.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees (the Board). If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund's Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of the NYSE on any given day. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with

respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. 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.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or

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otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage exposure to the securities market. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change

in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Swap Contracts

Swap contracts are negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund's counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the counterparty because the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Total Return Swap Contracts

The Fund entered into total return swap contracts to manage long or short exposure to the total return on a reference security index in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Total return swap contracts may be used to obtain exposure to an underlying reference security, instrument, or other asset or index or market without owning, taking physical custody of, or short selling any such security, instrument or asset in a market.

Total return swap contracts are valued daily, and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the termination of the swap, at which time the Fund will realize a gain (loss). Periodic payments received (or made) by the Fund over the term of the contract are recorded as realized gains (losses).

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Total return swap contracts may be subject to liquidity risk, which exists when a particular swap contract is difficult to purchase or sell. It may not be possible for the Fund to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price, which may result in significant losses. Total return swap contracts are subject to the risk associated with the investment in the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. The risk in the case of short total return swap contracts is unlimited based on the potential for unlimited increases in the market value of the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. This risk may be offset if the Fund holds any of the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. The risk in the case of long total return swap contracts is limited to the current notional amount of the total return swap contract.

Total return swap contracts are also subject to the risk of the counterparty not fulfilling its obligations under the contract (counterparty credit risk). The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty credit risk by entering into total return swap contracts only with counterparties that meet prescribed levels of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging

instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at November 30, 2015:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Consolidated Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Credit risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap
contracts
  58,782

*

 
Credit risk
 
 
  Premiums paid on
outstanding swap
contracts
  20,910

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  77,728

*

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap
contracts
  647,014

*

 
Foreign exchange risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap
contracts
  158,384

*

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap
contracts
  47,189

*

 
Commodity-related
investment risk
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap
contracts
  240,317

 

Total

       

1,250,324

   

Liability Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Consolidated Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on futures
contracts
  20,231

*

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on swap
contracts
  84,609

*

 
Foreign exchange risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on swap
contracts
  97,038

*

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on swap
contracts
  27,934

*

 

Total

       

229,812

   

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended November 30, 2015:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Swap
Contracts ($)
 

Total ($)

 
Commodity-related
investment risk
   

     

(105,524

)

   

(105,524

)

 

Credit risk

   

     

(236,785

)

   

(236,785

)

 

Equity risk

   

(1,126,051

)

   

(994,997

)

   

(2,121,048

)

 

Foreign exchange risk

   

     

(731,953

)

   

(731,953

)

 

Interest rate risk

   

     

(40,906

)

   

(40,906

)

 

Total

   

(1,126,051

)

   

(2,110,165

)

   

(3,236,216

)

 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on
Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Swap
Contracts ($)
 

Total ($)

 
Commodity-related
investment risk
   

     

240,317

     

240,317

   

Credit risk

   

     

58,782

     

58,782

   

Equity risk

   

174,110

     

671,718

     

845,828

   

Foreign exchange risk

   

     

61,346

     

61,346

   

Interest rate risk

   

     

19,255

     

19,255

   

Total

   

174,110

     

1,051,418

     

1,225,528

   

The following table provides a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended November 30, 2015:

Derivative Instrument

  Average Notional
Amounts ($)*
 

Futures contracts — Long

   

3,418,051

   

Derivative Instrument

  Average Unrealized
Appreciation ($)*
  Average Unrealized
Depreciation ($)*
 

Total return swap contracts

   

698,585

     

(1,874,692

)

 

*Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Offsetting of Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of November 30, 2015:

 

Barclays ($)

  Deutsche
Bank ($)
  Goldman Sachs
International
($)(a)
  Goldman Sachs
International
($)(a)
  Morgan
Stanley
($)(a)
  Morgan
Stanley
($)(a)
 

Total ($)

 

Assets

 

OTC total return swap contracts(b)

   

95,442

     

81,691

     

130,440

     

676,694

     

25,864

     

141,555

     

1,151,686

   

Liabilities

 

OTC total return swap contracts(b)

   

     

148,795

     

60,786

     

     

     

     

209,581

   
Total Financial and Derivative
Net Assets
   

95,442

     

(67,104

)

   

69,654

     

676,694

     

25,864

     

141,555

     

942,105

   

Total collateral received (pledged)(c)

   

     

     

     

350,000

     

     

74,000

     

424,000

   

Net Amount(d)

   

95,442

     

(67,104

)

   

69,654

     

326,694

     

25,864

     

67,555

     

518,105

   

(a) Exposure can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity.

(b) Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts are presented at market value plus periodic payments receivable (payable), which is comprised of unrealized appreciation, unrealized depreciation, premiums paid and premiums received.

(c) In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.

(d) Represents the net amount due from/ (to) counterparties in the event of default.

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Income and capital gain distributions from the Underlying Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds, other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund's management. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal

Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income distribution. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)

In May 2015, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). ASU No. 2015-07 changes the disclosure requirements for investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

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Note 3. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees

Effective October 1, 2015, the Fund entered into a Management Agreement with the Investment Manager, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial. Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that decline from 1.33% to 1.30% as the Fund's net assets increase, including assets invested in affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds); however, with respect to the Fund's assets invested the affiliated underlying funds, the Investment Manager will waive the amount equal to the net management fees (investment management and administrative service fees, less reimbursements/waivers) of the affiliated underlying funds. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended November 30, 2015 was 1.33% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed to waive 0.10% of the management fee through March 4, 2017.

The annualized effective management fee rate net of fee waivers for the six months ended November 30, 2015 was 1.21% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the Underlying Funds (also referred to as "acquired funds") in which the Fund invests. Because the Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Fund may own different proportions of Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund will vary.

Prior to October 1, 2015, the Fund paid the Investment Manager an annual fee for advisory services under an Investment Management Services Agreement and a separate annual fee for administrative and accounting services under an Administrative Services Agreement. For the period from June 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, the investment advisory services fee paid to the Investment Manager, net of any fee waivers, was $674,446, and the administrative services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $48,241.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Fund's Board has approved a subadvisory agreement between the Investment Manager and Threadneedle International Limited (Threadneedle), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial. As of November 30, 2015, Threadneedle is not providing services to the Fund pursuant to the subadvisory agreement.

Other Expenses

Other expenses include offering costs which were incurred prior to the shares of the Fund being offered. Offering costs include, among other things, state registration filing fees and printing costs. The Fund amortizes offering costs over a period of 12 months from the commencement of operations.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These Board members may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets, and all amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund is allocated a portion of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer based on relative net assets of the Trust.

Transfer Agency Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., for which the Transfer Agent receives a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares. Class I and Class Y shares do not pay transfer agency fees.

For the six months ended November 30, 2015, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.25

%

 

Class C

   

0.25

   

Class R

   

0.24

   

Class R4

   

0.24

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.25

   

Class Z

   

0.24

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the six months ended November 30, 2015, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or

servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C, Class R and Class W shares of the Fund, respectively.

Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $32,396 for Class A and $144 for Class C shares for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, including indirect expenses of the Underlying Funds, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

    March 4, 2015
through
September 30, 2016
  Prior to
March 4, 2015
 

Class A

   

2.85

%

   

2.95

%

 

Class C

   

3.60

     

3.70

   

Class I

   

2.45

     

2.55

   

Class R

   

3.10

     

3.20

   

Class R4

   

2.60

     

2.70

   

Class R5

   

2.50

     

2.60

   

Class W

   

2.85

     

2.95

   

Class Y

   

2.45

     

2.55

   

Class Z

   

2.60

     

2.70

   

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend and interest expenses associated with securities sold short by the Fund and Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund (an unaffiliated mutual fund indirectly invested in by the Fund for the period from June 1, 2015 through November 23, 2015 and directly invested in by the Fund since November 24, 2015), inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods. The annual rates in the table above include the contractual waiver of 0.10% of the management fee through September 30, 2016, as described above.

Note 4. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

At November 30, 2015, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $149,002,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

2,703,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(1,163,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,540,000

   

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of May 31, 2015, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

Year of Expiration

 

Amount ($)

 

No expiration — short-term

   

964,482

   

No expiration — long-term

   

194,619

   

Total

   

1,159,101

   

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $6,833,748 and $31,478,616, respectively, for the six months ended November 30, 2015. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Consolidated Financial Highlights.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

The Fund significantly invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends — affiliated issuers in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Effective December 8, 2015, Citibank, N.A. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. joined JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan) as lead of a syndicate of banks under the credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, that permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Consolidated

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Statement of Operations. Prior to December 8, 2015, JPMorgan was the sole lead bank under the credit facility agreement that permitted borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above with the exception of the commitment fee which was charged at a rate of 0.075% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Shareholder Concentration Risk

At November 30, 2015, affiliated shareholders of record owned 99.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid or more liquid positions, resulting in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid or illiquid securities. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.

Derivatives Risk

Losses involving derivative instruments may be substantial, because a relatively small price movement in the underlying security(ies), commodity, currency or index or other instrument or asset may result in a substantial loss for the Fund. In addition to the potential for increased losses, the use of derivative instruments may lead to increased volatility within the Fund. Derivatives will typically increase the Fund's exposure to principal risks to which it is otherwise exposed, and may expose the Fund to additional risks, including correlation risk, counterparty risk, hedging risk, leverage risk and liquidity risk.

Non-Diversification Risk

A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.

Note 9. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Note 7

above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the SEC on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT

On June 10, 2015, the Board of Trustees (the Board) and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) (the Independent Trustees) of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust) unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) with respect to Columbia Adaptive Alternatives Fund (the Fund), a series of the Trust. The Board and the Independent Trustees also unanimously approved an agreement (the Management Agreement and, together with the Advisory Agreement, the Agreements) combining the Advisory Agreement and the Fund's existing administrative services agreement (the Administrative Services Agreement) in a single agreement. The Board and the Independent Trustees approved the restatement of the Advisory Agreement with the Management Agreement to be effective for the Fund on October 1, 2015. As detailed below, the Board's Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the Committee) and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager and others before determining to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Agreements, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 3, 2015, April 29, 2015 and June 9, 2015 and at Board meetings held on March 4, 2015 and June 10, 2015. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Agreements at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Trust and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected portfolio managers of the funds the Trustees oversee and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 9, 2015, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 10, 2015, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.

The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:

•  Information regarding the reputation, financial strength, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel proposed to provide investment management, administrative and other services to the Fund;

•  Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer;

•  The terms and conditions of the Agreements;

•  The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement1 and agreements with respect to the provision of distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund;

•  The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through September 30, 2016 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as

1 Like the Advisory Agreement, the Administrative Services Agreement terminated with respect to the Fund once the Management Agreement became effective for the Fund.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

dividend and interest expense associated with securities sold short by the Fund and Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund (an unaffiliated mutual fund indirectly invested in by the Fund), transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed a specified annual rate, as a percentage of the Fund's net assets;

•  The Investment Manager's agreement to waive 0.10% of its management fee through March 4, 2017;

•  Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Agreements, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices; and

•  Information regarding the investment management fees and other expenses of the Fund relative to those of comparable funds both as determined by the Investment Manager and as determined by the independent third-party data provider to be in the same peer group or universe of funds.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Agreements

The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Agreements and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board also determined that the nature and level of the services to be provided under the Management Agreement would not decrease relative to the services provided under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.

The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund and coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Agreements, the Committee and the Board considered that these services were provided to the Fund, rather than directly to Fund shareholders. The Committee and the Board accordingly affirmed, after considering various other matters, including the potential benefits to the Fund and its shareholders of the Independent Trustees' important role as pre-suit gatekeepers with respect to claims that they may determine are meritless or contrary to the Fund's best interests, that it was not the intention of the Board or the Investment Manager that there be any third-party beneficiaries of the Agreements.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Agreements supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses

The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered that the proposed management fee would not exceed the sum of the fee rates payable under the Advisory

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.

The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by the Investment Manager for sub-advisory services provided to comparable unaffiliated funds. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory/management fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Costs of Services Provided and Profitability

The Committee and the Board considered information provided by the Investment Manager with respect to costs of services and profitability.

The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2014 to profitability levels realized in 2013. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the expense ratio of the Fund, and the implementation of expense limitations with respect to the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding its financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Investment Performance

Because the Fund had less than one year of performance history, the Committee and the Board considered the one-month and since-inception returns of the Fund. However, the Committee and the Board expected to consider, in connection with their next review and consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the investment performance of the Fund in relation to the annualized return for various time periods of both a group of comparable funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider, and a benchmark.

The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Investment Manager supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

Economies of Scale

The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory and management fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Other Benefits to the Investment Manager

The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.

Conclusion

The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

You may obtain the current net asset value (NAV) of Fund shares at no cost by calling 800.345.6611 or by sending an e-mail to serviceinquiries@columbiathreadneedle.com.

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Columbia Adaptive Alternatives Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

columbiathreadneedle.com/us

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2015

COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND




ABOUT COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset management group that provides a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions for individual, institutional and corporate clients around the world.

With more than 2,000 people, including over 450 investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia, we manage $471 billion* of assets across developed and emerging market equities, fixed income, asset allocation solutions and alternatives. We are the 13th largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets in the U.S.** and the 4th largest manager of retail funds in the U.K.***

Our priority is the investment success of our clients. We aim to deliver the investment outcomes they expect through an investment approach that is team-based, performance-driven and risk-aware. Our culture is dynamic and interactive. By sharing our insights across asset classes and geographies, we generate richer perspectives on global, regional and local investment landscapes. The ability to exchange and debate investment ideas in a collaborative environment enriches our teams' investment processes. More importantly, it results in better informed investment decisions for our clients.

Columbia funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

  *  In U.S. dollars as of September 30, 2015. Source: Ameriprise Q3 Earnings Release. Includes all assets managed by entities in the Columbia and Threadneedle groups of companies. Contact us for more current data.

  **  Source: ICI as of September 30, 2015 for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

  ***  Source: Investment Association as of September 2015 for Threadneedle Asset Management Limited.

© 2015 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Investment strategies to help meet investor needs

We are committed to helping investors navigate financial challenges to reach their desired outcomes. The possibilities are endless.

Your success is our priority.

Retire comfortably

Fund college or higher education

Leave a legacy

Generate an appropriate stream of income in retirement

Traditional approaches to income may no longer be adequate — and they may no longer provide the diversification benefits they once did. Investors need to rethink how they generate retirement income.

Worried about running out of income? You are not alone.

Navigate a changing interest rate environment

Even in today's challenging interest rate environment, it's still possible to navigate markets and achieve your goals.

Make investment choices designed specifically for this market environment.

Maximize after-tax returns

In an environment where what you keep is more important than what you earn, municipal bonds can help mitigate higher taxes while providing attractive yields compared to other investment options.

You've worked too hard building your wealth to lose it to taxes.

Grow assets to achieve financial goals

Finding growth opportunities in today's complex market environment requires strong research capabilities, creative thinking and a disciplined approach.

Do your investments deliver the portfolio growth you need?

Ease the impact of volatile markets

With increasing concerns about market volatility, investors should consider diversifying their portfolios with non-traditional holdings.

Interested in turning volatility into opportunity?

To find out more, contact your financial professional, call 800.426.3750 or visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Shareholder,

Today's investors are typically focused on outcomes, like living a certain retirement lifestyle, paying for college education or building a legacy. But in today's complex global investment landscape, even simple goals are not easily achieved.

At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we aspire to help satisfy five core needs of today's investors:

n  Generate an appropriate stream of income in retirement

Traditional approaches to generating income may not provide the diversification benefits they once did, and they may actually introduce unwanted risk in today's market. To seek to improve your potential to live comfortably long term, we endeavor to pursue investments that explore less traveled paths to income.

n  Navigate a changing interest rate environment

Today's uncertain market environment includes the prospect of a rise in interest rates. Blending traditional investments with non-traditional or alternative products may help protect your wealth during periods of volatility. We can attempt to help strengthen your portfolio with agile products designed to take on the market's ups and downs.

n  Maximize after-tax returns

In an environment where what you keep may be more important than what you earn, municipal bonds can help mitigate high tax burdens while providing potentially attractive yields. Our state and federal tax-exempt products are aimed at helping investors manage risk, minimize the fluctuation of capital and grow wealth on a more tax-efficient basis.

n  Grow assets to achieve financial goals

We believe that finding and protecting growth comes from a disciplined security selection process designed to create excess return. Our goal is to provide investment solutions built to help you face today's market challenges and grow your assets at each crossroad of your journey.

n  Ease the impact of volatile markets

Despite a bull market run that has benefited many investors over the past several years, it's important to remember the lessons of 2008 and the value that a well-diversified portfolio may provide through times of market volatility. We are here to help you hold onto the savings you have worked tirelessly to amass, and to provide you the best opportunity to maintain your standard of living regardless of market conditions.

Find out today how we can help you confidently invest to realize your dreams. Please visit us at blog.columbiathreadneedleus.com/our-best-ideas to learn more about our unique investment solutions.

The world is constantly changing, but our priority remains the same: to help you secure your finances, meet your goals and achieve success. Thank you for your continued investment with us.

Sincerely,

Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

10

   

Statement of Operations

   

12

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

13

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

27

   

Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement

   

34

   

Important Information About This Report

   

39

   

Fund Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

 

 

  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

n    Columbia Dividend Income Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 0.24% excluding sales charges for the six-month period that ended November 30, 2015.

n  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index, which returned -0.85% for the same time period.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended November 30, 2015)

   

Inception

  6 Months
Cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

11/25/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

0.24

     

1.26

     

12.99

     

7.89

   

Including sales charges

           

-5.51

     

-4.55

     

11.67

     

7.25

   

Class B

 

11/25/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

-0.15

     

0.45

     

12.14

     

7.08

   

Including sales charges

           

-5.10

     

-4.18

     

11.89

     

7.08

   

Class C

 

11/25/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

-0.15

     

0.45

     

12.15

     

7.08

   

Including sales charges

           

-1.14

     

-0.48

     

12.15

     

7.08

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

0.47

     

1.72

     

13.46

     

8.26

   

Class R*

 

03/28/08

   

0.11

     

1.00

     

12.71

     

7.63

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

0.36

     

1.50

     

13.27

     

8.16

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

0.43

     

1.60

     

13.36

     

8.21

   

Class T

 

03/04/98

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

0.23

     

1.24

     

12.94

     

7.84

   

Including sales charges

           

-5.51

     

-4.57

     

11.62

     

7.21

   

Class W*

 

09/27/10

   

0.24

     

1.26

     

12.99

     

7.92

   

Class Y*

 

11/08/12

   

0.46

     

1.70

     

13.40

     

8.22

   

Class Z

 

03/04/98

   

0.37

     

1.52

     

13.28

     

8.16

   

Russell 1000 Index

           

-0.85

     

2.53

     

14.32

     

7.61

   

Returns for Class A and Class T are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us or calling 800.345.6611.

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class Z shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. It is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index and includes approximately 1000 of the largest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 1000 Index represents approximately 92% of the U.S. market.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Microsoft Corp.

   

4.4

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

3.2

   

Johnson & Johnson

   

3.2

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

3.1

   

Apple, Inc.

   

3.0

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

2.8

   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   

2.7

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

2.6

   

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

2.4

   

Pfizer, Inc.

   

2.3

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Common Stocks

   

98.5

   

Money Market Funds

   

1.5

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

Equity Sector Breakdown (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Consumer Discretionary

   

9.2

   

Consumer Staples

   

12.9

   

Energy

   

7.9

   

Financials

   

21.0

   

Health Care

   

12.4

   

Industrials

   

12.6

   

Information Technology

   

14.4

   

Materials

   

2.6

   

Telecommunication Services

   

2.2

   

Utilities

   

4.8

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total equity investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

Portfolio Management

Scott Davis

Michael Barclay, CFA

Peter Santoro, CFA

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on a fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

June 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015

    Account Value at the Beginning
of the Period ($)
  Account Value at the End of the
Period ($)
  Expenses Paid During the
Period ($)
  Fund's Annualized
Expense Ratio (%)
 
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Class A

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,002.40

     

1,020.07

     

5.21

     

5.26

     

1.03

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

998.50

     

1,016.28

     

8.99

     

9.07

     

1.78

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

998.50

     

1,016.28

     

8.99

     

9.07

     

1.78

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,004.70

     

1,022.29

     

2.99

     

3.02

     

0.59

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,001.10

     

1,018.80

     

6.47

     

6.53

     

1.28

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,003.60

     

1,021.33

     

3.95

     

3.98

     

0.78

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,004.30

     

1,022.04

     

3.24

     

3.27

     

0.64

   

Class T

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,002.30

     

1,020.07

     

5.21

     

5.26

     

1.03

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,002.40

     

1,020.07

     

5.21

     

5.26

     

1.03

   

Class Y

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,004.60

     

1,022.29

     

2.99

     

3.02

     

0.59

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,003.70

     

1,021.33

     

3.95

     

3.98

     

0.78

   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 97.9%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 9.1%

 

Distributors 0.6%

 

Genuine Parts Co.

   

562,840

     

51,010,189

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.9%

 

McDonald's Corp.

   

682,550

     

77,919,908

   

Media 3.5%

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

3,300,000

     

200,838,000

   

Time Warner, Inc.

   

1,388,900

     

97,195,222

   

Total

       

298,033,222

   

Specialty Retail 3.3%

 

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   

1,691,400

     

226,444,632

   

TJX Companies, Inc. (The)

   

726,250

     

51,273,250

   

Total

       

277,717,882

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.8%

 

VF Corp.

   

987,400

     

63,884,780

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

768,565,981

   

CONSUMER STAPLES 12.6%

 

Beverages 2.3%

 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

   

1,200,000

     

60,360,000

   

PepsiCo, Inc.

   

1,336,000

     

133,813,760

   

Total

       

194,173,760

   

Food & Staples Retailing 2.4%

 

CVS Health Corp.

   

1,821,180

     

171,354,826

   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   

600,000

     

35,304,000

   

Total

       

206,658,826

   

Food Products 1.3%

 

General Mills, Inc.

   

1,937,340

     

111,900,758

   

Household Products 2.3%

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   

642,370

     

76,538,386

   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   

1,595,250

     

119,388,510

   

Total

       

195,926,896

   

Tobacco 4.3%

 

Altria Group, Inc.

   

2,879,100

     

165,836,160

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

2,220,600

     

194,058,234

   

Total

       

359,894,394

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

1,068,554,634

   

ENERGY 7.7%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 1.7%

 

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

1,850,920

     

142,798,478

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 6.0%

 

Chevron Corp.

   

967,720

     

88,372,190

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

3,290,114

     

268,670,709

   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   

1,083,300

     

81,886,647

   

Valero Energy Corp.

   

1,059,360

     

76,125,610

   

Total

       

515,055,156

   

Total Energy

       

657,853,634

   

FINANCIALS 20.5%

 

Banks 8.4%

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

3,824,500

     

255,017,660

   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   

1,299,270

     

124,093,277

   

U.S. Bancorp

   

2,152,710

     

94,482,442

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

4,277,000

     

235,662,700

   

Total

       

709,256,079

   

Capital Markets 3.5%

 

BlackRock, Inc.

   

395,000

     

143,669,400

   

Northern Trust Corp.

   

1,311,210

     

98,262,078

   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

   

707,315

     

53,862,037

   

Total

       

295,793,515

   

Diversified Financial Services 1.1%

 

CME Group, Inc.

   

987,224

     

96,402,423

   

Insurance 3.9%

 

ACE Ltd.

   

1,050,240

     

120,620,064

   

Chubb Corp. (The)

   

707,207

     

92,311,730

   

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

   

2,175,000

     

120,277,500

   

Total

       

333,209,294

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 3.6%

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

   

257,625

     

46,833,649

   

Crown Castle International Corp.

   

270,000

     

23,195,700

   

Duke Realty Corp.

   

1,205,600

     

24,533,960

   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

   

145,000

     

33,464,550

   

Public Storage

   

525,000

     

126,031,500

   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

   

299,800

     

55,834,752

   

Total

       

309,894,111

   

Total Financials

       

1,744,555,422

   

HEALTH CARE 12.2%

 

Biotechnology 2.3%

 

AbbVie, Inc.

   

666,920

     

38,781,398

   

Amgen, Inc.

   

262,660

     

42,314,526

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

   

1,079,100

     

114,341,436

   

Total

       

195,437,360

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.5%

 

Medtronic PLC

   

554,000

     

41,738,360

   

Pharmaceuticals 9.4%

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   

1,842,180

     

123,444,482

   

Johnson & Johnson

   

2,590,870

     

262,299,679

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

4,081,740

     

216,373,037

   

Pfizer, Inc.

   

5,935,010

     

194,490,278

   

Total

       

796,607,476

   

Total Health Care

       

1,033,783,196

   

INDUSTRIALS 12.3%

 

Aerospace & Defense 6.3%

 

Boeing Co. (The)

   

593,360

     

86,304,212

   

General Dynamics Corp.

   

817,760

     

119,769,130

   

Honeywell International, Inc.

   

1,792,500

     

186,330,375

   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   

645,150

     

141,391,074

   

Total

       

533,794,791

   

Air Freight & Logistics 1.7%

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

   

1,375,635

     

141,704,161

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.8%

 

Waste Management, Inc.

   

1,347,100

     

72,433,567

   

Industrial Conglomerates 2.2%

 

General Electric Co.

   

6,190,235

     

185,335,636

   

Machinery 1.3%

 

Dover Corp.

   

745,100

     

49,102,090

   

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

   

590,000

     

61,749,400

   

Total

       

110,851,490

   

Total Industrials

       

1,044,119,645

   

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 14.0%

 

Communications Equipment 1.6%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

   

5,042,010

     

137,394,772

   

IT Services 1.3%

 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

   

1,230,500

     

106,142,930

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.0%

 

Intel Corp.

   

2,785,000

     

96,834,450

   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

   

623,310

     

41,431,416

   

Microchip Technology, Inc.

   

506,400

     

24,448,992

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   

1,615,500

     

93,892,860

   

Total

       

256,607,718

   

Software 5.2%

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

   

2,151,620

     

81,030,009

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

6,684,950

     

363,327,033

   

Total

       

444,357,042

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.9%

 

Apple, Inc.

   

2,099,230

     

248,338,909

   

Total Information Technology

       

1,192,841,371

   

MATERIALS 2.6%

 

Chemicals 2.0%

 

Eastman Chemical Co.

   

599,270

     

43,536,965

   

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

   

466,980

     

44,746,024

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

294,000

     

81,164,580

   

Total

       

169,447,569

   

Containers & Packaging 0.6%

 

Sonoco Products Co.

   

1,140,000

     

49,954,800

   

Total Materials

       

219,402,369

   

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 2.2%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.2%

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

4,050,000

     

184,072,500

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

184,072,500

   

UTILITIES 4.7%

 

Electric Utilities 1.8%

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

   

884,100

     

49,518,441

   

Eversource Energy

   

1,044,300

     

53,207,085

   

NextEra Energy, Inc.

   

519,125

     

51,839,823

   

Total

       

154,565,349

   

Multi-Utilities 2.9%

 

CMS Energy Corp.

   

1,587,500

     

55,594,250

   

Dominion Resources, Inc.

   

704,075

     

47,433,533

   

PG&E Corp.

   

836,900

     

44,129,737

   

Sempra Energy

   

430,050

     

42,673,861

   

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

   

1,034,000

     

50,996,880

   

Total

       

240,828,261

   

Total Utilities

       

395,393,610

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $5,808,104,641)
       

8,309,142,362

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Money Market Funds 1.5%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.184%(a)(b)
   

125,429,478

     

125,429,478

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $125,429,478)
       

125,429,478

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $5,933,534,119)
       

8,434,571,840

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

53,929,423

   

Net Assets

       

8,488,501,263

   

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at November 30, 2015.

(b)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company's outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended November 30, 2015 are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

173,397,626

     

581,860,381

     

(629,828,529

)

   

125,429,478

     

122,667

     

125,429,478

   

Fair Value Measurements

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

>  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

>  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

>  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at November 30, 2015:

    Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

768,565,981

     

     

     

768,565,981

   

Consumer Staples

   

1,068,554,634

     

     

     

1,068,554,634

   

Energy

   

657,853,634

     

     

     

657,853,634

   

Financials

   

1,744,555,422

     

     

     

1,744,555,422

   

Health Care

   

1,033,783,196

     

     

     

1,033,783,196

   

Industrials

   

1,044,119,645

     

     

     

1,044,119,645

   

Information Technology

   

1,192,841,371

     

     

     

1,192,841,371

   

Materials

   

219,402,369

     

     

     

219,402,369

   

Telecommunication Services

   

184,072,500

     

     

     

184,072,500

   

Utilities

   

395,393,610

     

     

     

395,393,610

   

Total Common Stocks

   

8,309,142,362

     

     

     

8,309,142,362

   

Money Market Funds

   

     

125,429,478

     

     

125,429,478

   

Total Investments

   

8,309,142,362

     

125,429,478

     

     

8,434,571,840

   

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are valued based upon utilizing observable market inputs, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets and/or fund per share market values which are not considered publicly available.

Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as the market for these assets is not considered publicly available. Fund per share market values were obtained using observable market inputs.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In

 

Transfers Out

 
Level 1 ($)  

Level 2 ($)

 

Level 1 ($)

 

Level 2 ($)

 
       

173,397,626

     

173,397,626

     

   

Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

There were no transfers of financial assets between Levels 2 and 3 during the period.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $5,808,104,641)

 

$

8,309,142,362

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $125,429,478)

   

125,429,478

   

Total investments (identified cost $5,933,534,119)

   

8,434,571,840

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

63,658,903

   

Capital shares sold

   

3,306,986

   

Dividends

   

22,832,538

   

Foreign tax reclaims

   

587,760

   

Prepaid expenses

   

60,825

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

209,316

   

Other assets

   

1,020

   

Total assets

   

8,525,229,188

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

22,611,831

   

Capital shares purchased

   

11,659,793

   

Investment management fees

   

398,524

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

105,709

   

Transfer agent fees

   

1,564,796

   

Compensation of board members

   

6,334

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

801

   

Other expenses

   

170,821

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

209,316

   

Total liabilities

   

36,727,925

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

8,488,501,263

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

5,488,665,299

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

54,901,240

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

443,897,003

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

2,501,037,721

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

8,488,501,263

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

2,258,266,691

   

Shares outstanding

   

119,566,862

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.89

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

20.04

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

6,360,848

   

Shares outstanding

   

346,195

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.37

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

649,167,295

   

Shares outstanding

   

35,352,002

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.36

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

163,028,613

   

Shares outstanding

   

8,612,565

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.93

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

83,442,813

   

Shares outstanding

   

4,417,145

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.89

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

183,711,177

   

Shares outstanding

   

9,587,475

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.16

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

367,377,256

   

Shares outstanding

   

19,179,473

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.15

   

Class T

 

Net assets

 

$

75,267,613

   

Shares outstanding

   

3,983,674

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.89

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

20.04

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

111,583

   

Shares outstanding

   

5,911

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.88

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

189,850,726

   

Shares outstanding

   

9,903,097

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.17

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

4,511,916,648

   

Shares outstanding

   

238,653,851

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.91

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

116,168,986

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

122,667

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(205,997

)

 

Total income

   

116,085,656

   

Expenses:

         

Investment management fees

   

24,568,110

   

Distribution and/or service fees

         

Class A

   

2,924,505

   

Class B

   

35,843

   

Class C

   

3,245,311

   

Class R

   

211,829

   

Class T

   

96,400

   

Class W

   

181

   

Transfer agent fees

         

Class A

   

2,237,150

   

Class B

   

6,861

   

Class C

   

620,435

   

Class R

   

80,991

   

Class R4

   

166,339

   

Class R5

   

88,235

   

Class T

   

73,727

   

Class W

   

139

   

Class Z

   

4,377,751

   

Compensation of board members

   

88,333

   

Custodian fees

   

26,666

   

Printing and postage fees

   

191,699

   

Registration fees

   

126,505

   

Audit fees

   

12,206

   

Legal fees

   

165,566

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

2,175

   

Other

   

134,758

   

Total expenses

   

39,481,715

   

Expense reductions

   

(3,749

)

 

Total net expenses

   

39,477,966

   

Net investment income

   

76,607,690

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

         

Investments

   

83,613,096

   

Net realized gain

   

83,613,096

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

         

Investments

   

(147,035,670

)

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

   

(147,035,670

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(63,422,574

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

13,185,116

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

76,607,690

   

$

239,828,277

   

Net realized gain

   

83,613,096

     

651,310,209

   

Net change in unrealized depreciation

   

(147,035,670

)

   

(90,555,502

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

13,185,116

     

800,582,984

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(27,316,628

)

   

(52,103,253

)

 

Class B

   

(58,722

)

   

(146,007

)

 

Class C

   

(5,201,353

)

   

(8,413,803

)

 

Class I

   

(2,981,158

)

   

(5,374,544

)

 

Class R

   

(875,551

)

   

(1,578,399

)

 

Class R4

   

(2,134,021

)

   

(3,402,520

)

 

Class R5

   

(4,586,387

)

   

(5,457,400

)

 

Class T

   

(892,564

)

   

(1,686,034

)

 

Class W

   

(1,735

)

   

(3,667

)

 

Class Y

   

(2,427,183

)

   

(2,567,649

)

 

Class Z

   

(58,995,010

)

   

(113,681,632

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

     

(154,661,995

)

 

Class B

   

     

(666,882

)

 

Class C

   

     

(39,573,416

)

 

Class I

   

     

(14,365,670

)

 

Class R

   

     

(5,290,557

)

 

Class R4

   

     

(9,059,406

)

 

Class R5

   

     

(14,959,685

)

 

Class T

   

     

(5,112,385

)

 

Class W

   

     

(10,578

)

 

Class Y

   

     

(6,207,198

)

 

Class Z

   

     

(304,390,865

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(105,470,312

)

   

(748,713,545

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(481,681,416

)

   

11,393,180

   

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(573,966,612

)

   

63,262,619

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

9,062,467,875

     

8,999,205,256

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

8,488,501,263

   

$

9,062,467,875

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

54,901,240

   

$

83,763,862

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Six Months Ended November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended May 31, 2015

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(a)

   

7,068,489

     

130,574,532

     

26,269,621

     

505,942,202

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,381,138

     

25,155,686

     

10,331,773

     

190,253,019

   

Redemptions

   

(20,753,566

)

   

(383,513,120

)

   

(39,187,240

)

   

(752,695,905

)

 

Net decrease

   

(12,303,939

)

   

(227,782,902

)

   

(2,585,846

)

   

(56,500,684

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

4,088

     

72,940

     

21,032

     

387,751

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,693

     

47,850

     

36,713

     

657,089

   

Redemptions(a)

   

(114,634

)

   

(2,074,171

)

   

(299,285

)

   

(5,597,532

)

 

Net decrease

   

(107,853

)

   

(1,953,381

)

   

(241,540

)

   

(4,552,692

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,739,581

     

31,178,520

     

6,002,211

     

111,952,235

   

Distributions reinvested

   

237,442

     

4,204,099

     

2,170,132

     

38,808,347

   

Redemptions

   

(2,615,222

)

   

(46,906,723

)

   

(4,643,608

)

   

(86,713,441

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(638,199

)

   

(11,524,104

)

   

3,528,735

     

64,047,141

   

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

3,077,741

     

55,215,197

     

5,594,689

     

106,474,361

   

Distributions reinvested

   

163,135

     

2,981,123

     

1,070,164

     

19,739,985

   

Redemptions

   

(7,125,641

)

   

(132,392,674

)

   

(6,427,941

)

   

(125,559,466

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(3,884,765

)

   

(74,196,354

)

   

236,912

     

654,880

   

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

602,059

     

11,185,239

     

1,140,625

     

21,963,890

   

Distributions reinvested

   

42,970

     

782,611

     

330,558

     

6,085,152

   

Redemptions

   

(823,779

)

   

(15,196,898

)

   

(1,471,139

)

   

(28,422,039

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(178,750

)

   

(3,229,048

)

   

44

     

(372,997

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,393,947

     

44,983,334

     

5,530,539

     

107,109,793

   

Distributions reinvested

   

98,099

     

1,805,584

     

613,952

     

11,465,118

   

Redemptions

   

(2,175,112

)

   

(41,199,320

)

   

(3,272,567

)

   

(63,374,156

)

 

Net increase

   

316,934

     

5,589,598

     

2,871,924

     

55,200,755

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

4,989,231

     

94,317,791

     

10,412,190

     

200,727,748

   

Distributions reinvested

   

242,924

     

4,466,590

     

1,070,135

     

19,961,094

   

Redemptions

   

(2,244,354

)

   

(41,916,787

)

   

(3,417,656

)

   

(65,975,002

)

 

Net increase

   

2,987,801

     

56,867,594

     

8,064,669

     

154,713,840

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Six Months Ended November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended May 31, 2015

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity (continued)

 

Class T shares

 

Subscriptions

   

12,981

     

237,729

     

66,333

     

1,232,587

   

Distributions reinvested

   

39,611

     

721,054

     

301,380

     

5,551,683

   

Redemptions

   

(326,524

)

   

(6,096,193

)

   

(606,677

)

   

(11,668,345

)

 

Net decrease

   

(273,932

)

   

(5,137,410

)

   

(238,964

)

   

(4,884,075

)

 

Class W shares

 

Distributions reinvested

   

94

     

1,706

     

762

     

14,026

   

Redemptions

   

(2,785

)

   

(51,677

)

   

(2,314

)

   

(44,286

)

 

Net decrease

   

(2,691

)

   

(49,971

)

   

(1,552

)

   

(30,260

)

 

Class Y shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,982,752

     

37,210,372

     

7,596,631

     

146,686,169

   

Distributions reinvested

   

129,320

     

2,382,417

     

469,395

     

8,774,622

   

Redemptions

   

(1,066,462

)

   

(19,867,525

)

   

(3,290,753

)

   

(63,347,250

)

 

Net increase

   

1,045,610

     

19,725,264

     

4,775,273

     

92,113,541

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

11,970,213

     

220,873,378

     

38,193,664

     

733,215,171

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,648,533

     

30,029,112

     

11,487,818

     

211,842,271

   

Redemptions

   

(26,493,851

)

   

(490,893,192

)

   

(64,156,290

)

   

(1,234,053,711

)

 

Net decrease

   

(12,875,105

)

   

(239,990,702

)

   

(14,474,808

)

   

(288,996,269

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

(25,914,889

)

   

(481,681,416

)

   

1,934,847

     

11,393,180

   

(a) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

19.07

   

$

19.02

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.16

   

$

12.12

   

$

11.18

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.48

     

0.35

     

0.34

     

0.25

     

0.29

     

0.28

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.12

)

   

1.17

     

2.20

     

3.09

     

1.73

     

0.03

(b)

   

0.94

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.04

     

1.65

     

2.55

     

3.43

     

1.98

     

0.32

     

1.22

   
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.28

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.22

)

   

(1.60

)

   

(0.58

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.28

)

 
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.89

   

$

19.07

   

$

19.02

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.16

   

$

12.12

   

Total return

   

0.24

%

   

9.08

%

   

15.25

%

   

24.91

%

   

16.26

%

   

2.56

%

   

11.02

%

 
Ratios to average
net assets(c)
 

Total gross expenses

   

1.03

%(d)

   

1.02

%

   

1.02

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.06

%(d)

   

1.09

%

   

1.07

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.03

%(d)(f)

   

1.02

%(f)

   

1.02

%(f)

   

1.03

%(f)

   

1.00

%(d)

   

1.03

%(f)

   

1.05

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.66

%(d)

   

2.52

%

   

1.96

%

   

2.20

%

   

2.71

%(d)

   

2.23

%

   

2.41

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

2,258,267

   

$

2,514,422

   

$

2,556,782

   

$

2,518,406

   

$

1,729,495

   

$

1,103,389

   

$

728,219

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

18.55

   

$

18.54

   

$

16.64

   

$

13.63

   

$

11.89

   

$

11.86

   

$

10.94

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.08

     

0.30

     

0.21

     

0.22

     

0.18

     

0.19

     

0.19

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.11

)

   

1.16

     

2.14

     

3.02

     

1.69

     

0.03

(b)

   

0.93

   
Total from investment
operations
   

(0.03

)

   

1.46

     

2.35

     

3.24

     

1.87

     

0.22

     

1.12

   
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.15

)

   

(1.45

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

 
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.37

   

$

18.55

   

$

18.54

   

$

16.64

   

$

13.63

   

$

11.89

   

$

11.86

   

Total return

   

(0.15

%)

   

8.26

%

   

14.33

%

   

23.99

%

   

15.69

%

   

1.74

%

   

10.24

%

 
Ratios to average
net assets(c)
 

Total gross expenses

   

1.78

%(d)

   

1.77

%

   

1.77

%

   

1.79

%

   

1.81

%(d)

   

1.85

%

   

1.82

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.78

%(d)(f)

   

1.77

%(f)

   

1.77

%(f)

   

1.77

%(f)

   

1.75

%(d)

   

1.79

%(f)

   

1.80

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

0.91

%(d)

   

1.60

%

   

1.22

%

   

1.47

%

   

1.96

%(d)

   

1.48

%

   

1.67

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

6,361

   

$

8,423

   

$

12,896

   

$

15,034

   

$

15,095

   

$

15,659

   

$

21,126

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

18.54

   

$

18.53

   

$

16.63

   

$

13.62

   

$

11.88

   

$

11.85

   

$

10.93

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.08

     

0.34

     

0.21

     

0.22

     

0.18

     

0.19

     

0.19

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.11

)

   

1.12

     

2.13

     

3.02

     

1.69

     

0.03

(b)

   

0.93

   
Total from investment
operations
   

(0.03

)

   

1.46

     

2.34

     

3.24

     

1.87

     

0.22

     

1.12

   
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.15

)

   

(1.45

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

 
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.36

   

$

18.54

   

$

18.53

   

$

16.63

   

$

13.62

   

$

11.88

   

$

11.85

   

Total return

   

(0.15

%)

   

8.26

%

   

14.33

%

   

24.00

%

   

15.71

%

   

1.74

%

   

10.25

%

 
Ratios to average
net assets(c)
 

Total gross expenses

   

1.78

%(d)

   

1.77

%

   

1.77

%

   

1.79

%

   

1.81

%(d)

   

1.84

%

   

1.82

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.78

%(d)(f)

   

1.77

%(f)

   

1.77

%(f)

   

1.78

%(f)

   

1.75

%(d)

   

1.78

%(f)

   

1.80

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

0.91

%(d)

   

1.83

%

   

1.24

%

   

1.45

%

   

1.96

%(d)

   

1.49

%

   

1.66

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

649,167

   

$

667,300

   

$

601,468

   

$

459,966

   

$

279,093

   

$

181,875

   

$

94,091

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class I

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010(b)

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

19.11

   

$

19.06

   

$

17.09

   

$

13.99

   

$

12.18

   

$

12.13

   

$

12.14

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.20

     

0.58

     

0.42

     

0.41

     

0.28

     

0.35

     

0.01

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.12

)

   

1.15

     

2.20

     

3.09

     

1.73

     

0.03

(c)

   

(0.02

)

 
Total from investment
operations
   

0.08

     

1.73

     

2.62

     

3.50

     

2.01

     

0.38

     

(0.01

)

 
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.33

)

   

   

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.26

)

   

(1.68

)

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.33

)

   

   
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.93

   

$

19.11

   

$

19.06

   

$

17.09

   

$

13.99

   

$

12.18

   

$

12.13

   

Total return

   

0.47

%

   

9.54

%

   

15.72

%

   

25.42

%

   

16.53

%

   

3.02

%

   

(0.08

%)

 
Ratios to average
net assets(d)
 

Total gross expenses

   

0.59

%(e)

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

   

0.60

%

   

0.63

%(e)

   

0.67

%

   

0.71

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.59

%(e)

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

   

0.60

%

   

0.63

%(e)

   

0.67

%(g)

   

0.71

%(e)(g)

 

Net investment income

   

2.09

%(e)

   

3.04

%

   

2.35

%

   

2.64

%

   

3.08

%(e)

   

2.62

%

   

8.17

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

163,029

   

$

238,825

   

$

233,626

   

$

320,524

   

$

271,694

   

$

249,778

   

$

2

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Based on operations from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(c)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class R

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

19.07

   

$

19.02

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.17

   

$

12.13

   

$

11.18

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.13

     

0.44

     

0.31

     

0.30

     

0.23

     

0.26

     

0.27

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.12

)

   

1.16

     

2.19

     

3.09

     

1.72

     

0.03

(b)

   

0.93

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.01

     

1.60

     

2.50

     

3.39

     

1.95

     

0.29

     

1.20

   
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.19

)

   

(1.55

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.25

)

 
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.89

   

$

19.07

   

$

19.02

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.17

   

$

12.13

   

Total return

   

0.11

%

   

8.80

%

   

14.96

%

   

24.60

%

   

16.03

%

   

2.30

%

   

10.84

%

 
Ratios to average
net assets(c)
 

Total gross expenses

   

1.28

%(d)

   

1.27

%

   

1.27

%

   

1.29

%

   

1.31

%(d)

   

1.34

%

   

1.32

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.28

%(d)(f)

   

1.27

%(f)

   

1.27

%(f)

   

1.28

%(f)

   

1.25

%(d)

   

1.28

%(f)

   

1.30

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.41

%(d)

   

2.28

%

   

1.73

%

   

1.95

%

   

2.46

%(d)

   

1.98

%

   

2.27

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

83,443

   

$

87,646

   

$

87,406

   

$

72,979

   

$

32,183

   

$

13,101

   

$

8,577

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class R4

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.34

   

$

19.27

   

$

17.27

   

$

14.65

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.18

     

0.57

     

0.42

     

0.20

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.12

)

   

1.14

     

2.20

     

2.60

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.06

     

1.71

     

2.62

     

2.80

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.18

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.24

)

   

(1.64

)

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.18

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.16

   

$

19.34

   

$

19.27

   

$

17.27

   

Total return

   

0.36

%

   

9.33

%

   

15.51

%

   

19.22

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.78

%(c)

   

0.77

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.82

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.78

%(c)(e)

   

0.77

%(e)

   

0.77

%(e)

   

0.82

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

1.93

%(c)

   

2.93

%

   

2.29

%

   

2.17

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

183,711

   

$

179,306

   

$

123,274

   

$

37,359

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class R5

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.33

   

$

19.26

   

$

17.26

   

$

14.65

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

     

0.62

     

0.43

     

0.22

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.13

)

   

1.12

     

2.21

     

2.58

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.07

     

1.74

     

2.64

     

2.80

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.25

)

   

(1.67

)

   

(0.64

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.15

   

$

19.33

   

$

19.26

   

$

17.26

   

Total return

   

0.43

%

   

9.48

%

   

15.68

%

   

19.27

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.64

%(c)

   

0.63

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.65

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.64

%(c)

   

0.63

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.65

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

2.06

%(c)

   

3.19

%

   

2.41

%

   

2.41

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

367,377

   

$

313,051

   

$

156,525

   

$

64,986

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class T

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

19.07

   

$

19.02

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.17

   

$

12.13

   

$

11.18

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.48

     

0.34

     

0.33

     

0.24

     

0.29

     

0.28

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.12

)

   

1.16

     

2.20

     

3.09

     

1.72

     

0.03

(b)

   

0.95

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.04

     

1.64

     

2.54

     

3.42

     

1.96

     

0.32

     

1.23

   
Less distributions
to shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.28

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions
to shareholders
   

(0.22

)

   

(1.59

)

   

(0.57

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.28

)

 
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.89

   

$

19.07

   

$

19.02

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.17

   

$

12.13

   

Total return

   

0.23

%

   

9.03

%

   

15.19

%

   

24.85

%

   

16.14

%

   

2.51

%

   

11.06

%

 
Ratios to average
net assets(c)
 

Total gross expenses

   

1.03

%(d)

   

1.04

%

   

1.07

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.11

%(d)

   

1.15

%

   

1.12

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.03

%(d)(f)

   

1.04

%(f)

   

1.07

%(f)

   

1.08

%(f)

   

1.05

%(d)

   

1.09

%(f)

   

1.10

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.66

%(d)

   

2.49

%

   

1.92

%

   

2.16

%

   

2.65

%(d)

   

2.18

%

   

2.36

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

75,268

   

$

81,206

   

$

85,511

   

$

84,342

   

$

77,344

   

$

72,421

   

$

80,405

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class W

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010(b)

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

19.06

   

$

19.01

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.16

   

$

12.12

   

$

12.13

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.15

     

0.47

     

0.31

     

0.33

     

0.25

     

0.30

     

0.01

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.11

)

   

1.18

     

2.23

     

3.10

     

1.73

     

0.02

(c)

   

(0.02

)

 
Total from
investment operations
   

0.04

     

1.65

     

2.54

     

3.43

     

1.98

     

0.32

     

(0.01

)

 
Less distributions
to shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.28

)

   

   

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions
to shareholders
   

(0.22

)

   

(1.60

)

   

(0.58

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.28

)

   

   
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.88

   

$

19.06

   

$

19.01

   

$

17.05

   

$

13.96

   

$

12.16

   

$

12.12

   

Total return

   

0.24

%

   

9.09

%

   

15.21

%

   

24.91

%

   

16.27

%

   

2.57

%

   

(0.08

%)

 
Ratios to average
net assets(d)
 

Total gross expenses

   

1.03

%(e)

   

1.02

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.05

%(e)

   

1.08

%

   

1.06

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.03

%(e)(g)

   

1.02

%(g)

   

1.00

%(g)

   

1.02

%(g)

   

1.00

%(e)

   

1.00

%(g)

   

1.05

%(e)(g)

 

Net investment income

   

1.65

%(e)

   

2.47

%

   

1.75

%

   

2.20

%

   

2.71

%(e)

   

2.28

%

   

7.83

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

112

   

$

164

   

$

193

   

$

9,373

   

$

47,647

   

$

43,525

   

$

2

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Based on operations from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(c)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class Y

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.35

   

$

19.27

   

$

17.27

   

$

14.66

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

     

0.66

     

0.47

     

0.23

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.12

)

   

1.10

     

2.18

     

2.58

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.08

     

1.76

     

2.65

     

2.81

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.26

)

   

(1.68

)

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.17

   

$

19.35

   

$

19.27

   

$

17.27

   

Total return

   

0.46

%

   

9.59

%

   

15.72

%

   

19.29

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.59

%(c)

   

0.59

%

   

0.59

%

   

0.60

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.59

%(c)

   

0.59

%

   

0.59

%

   

0.60

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

2.11

%(c)

   

3.41

%

   

2.58

%

   

2.49

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

189,851

   

$

171,392

   

$

78,674

   

$

1,190

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended September 30,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

19.09

   

$

19.03

   

$

17.07

   

$

13.97

   

$

12.17

   

$

12.13

   

$

11.18

   
Income from
investment operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.18

     

0.53

     

0.39

     

0.38

     

0.27

     

0.33

     

0.31

   
Net realized and
unrealized gain (loss)
   

(0.12

)

   

1.18

     

2.19

     

3.10

     

1.72

     

0.03

(b)

   

0.95

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.06

     

1.71

     

2.58

     

3.48

     

1.99

     

0.36

     

1.26

   
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(1.20

)

   

(0.24

)

   

     

     

     

   
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.24

)

   

(1.65

)

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.31

)

 
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

18.91

   

$

19.09

   

$

19.03

   

$

17.07

   

$

13.97

   

$

12.17

   

$

12.13

   

Total return

   

0.37

%

   

9.40

%

   

15.46

%

   

25.27

%

   

16.39

%

   

2.82

%

   

11.38

%

 
Ratios to average
net assets(c)
 

Total gross expenses

   

0.78

%(d)

   

0.77

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.79

%

   

0.80

%(d)

   

0.84

%

   

0.82

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.78

%(d)(f)

   

0.77

%(f)

   

0.77

%(f)

   

0.78

%(f)

   

0.75

%(d)

   

0.79

%(f)

   

0.80

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.92

%(d)

   

2.76

%

   

2.22

%

   

2.46

%

   

2.96

%(d)

   

2.48

%

   

2.66

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of
period (in thousands)
 

$

4,511,917

   

$

4,800,733

   

$

5,062,852

   

$

4,846,586

   

$

3,396,290

   

$

2,227,757

   

$

1,591,420

   

Portfolio turnover

   

13

%

   

27

%

   

19

%

   

24

%

   

23

%

   

20

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from October 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from September 30 to May 31.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME FUND

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Dividend Income Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class T, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class T shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the investment amount. Class T shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a CDSC if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase. Class T shares are available only to investors who received (and who have continuously held) Class T shares in connection with previous fund reorganizations.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets

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and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund's Portfolio of Investments.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds, other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund's management. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)

In May 2015, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). ASU No. 2015-07 changes the disclosure requirements for investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees

Effective October 1, 2015, the Fund entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The

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management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.72% to 0.52% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended November 30, 2015 was 0.57% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Prior to October 1, 2015, the Fund paid the Investment Manager an annual fee for advisory services under an Investment Management Services Agreement and a separate annual fee for administrative and accounting services under an Administrative Services Agreement. For the period from June 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, the investment advisory services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $15,277,338, and the administrative services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $1,293,409.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. These Board members may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets, and all amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund is allocated a portion of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer based on relative net assets of the Trust.

Transfer Agency Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts

(other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., for which the Transfer Agent receives a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares. Class I and Class Y shares do not pay transfer agency fees.

For the six months ended November 30, 2015, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.19

%

 

Class B

   

0.19

   

Class C

   

0.19

   

Class R

   

0.19

   

Class R4

   

0.19

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class T

   

0.19

   

Class W

   

0.19

   

Class Z

   

0.19

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended November 30, 2015, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $3,749.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes,

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which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.10%, 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares of the Fund, respectively.

Although the Fund may pay distribution and service fees up to a maximum annual rate of 0.35% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares (comprised of up to 0.10% for distribution services and up to 0.25% for shareholder liaison services), the Fund currently limits such fees to an aggregate fee of not more than 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.

Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Shareholder Services Fees

The Fund has adopted a shareholder services plan that permits it to pay for certain services provided to Class T shareholders by their selling and/or servicing agents. The Fund may pay shareholder servicing fees up to an aggregate annual rate of 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares (comprised of up to 0.25% for shareholder liaison services and up to 0.25% for administrative support services). In addition, if the Fund declares dividends on a daily basis, the servicing fee for Class T shares will be waived by selling and/or servicing agents to the extent necessary to prevent the net investment income for Class T shares from falling below 0.00% on a daily basis. The annualized effective shareholder services fee rate for the six months ended November 30, 2015 was 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class T shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $534,063 for Class A, $64 for Class B, $21,729 for Class C and $1,117 for Class T shares for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the annual rates of:

    Contractual
Expense Cap
October 1, 2015
through
September 30, 2016
  Voluntary
Expense Cap
Prior to
October 1, 2015
 

Class A

   

1.13

%

   

1.13

%

 

Class B

   

1.88

     

1.88

   

Class C

   

1.88

     

1.88

   

Class I

   

0.74

     

0.75

   

Class R

   

1.38

     

1.38

   

Class R4

   

0.88

     

0.88

   

Class R5

   

0.79

     

0.80

   

Class T

   

1.13

     

1.13

   

Class W

   

1.13

     

1.13

   

Class Y

   

0.74

     

0.75

   

Class Z

   

0.88

     

0.88

   

The contractual agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Under the arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend and interest expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. Any fees waived

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and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.

Note 4. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

At November 30, 2015, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $5,933,534,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

2,514,827,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(13,789,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

2,501,038,000

   

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $1,084,225,342 and $1,550,669,980, respectively, for the six months ended November 30, 2015. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

The Fund invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends — affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Effective December 8, 2015, Citibank, N.A. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. joined JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan) as lead of a syndicate of banks under the credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, that permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. Prior to December 8, 2015, JPMorgan was the sole lead bank under the credit facility agreement that permitted borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above with the exception of the commitment fee which was charged at a rate of 0.075% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Shareholder Concentration Risk

At November 30, 2015, two unaffiliated shareholders of record owned 45.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Affiliated shareholders of record owned 13.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid or more liquid positions, resulting in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid or illiquid securities. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Financial Sector Risk

The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial services sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors. Companies in the financial services sector are subject to certain risks, including the risk of regulatory change, decreased liquidity in credit markets and unstable interest rates. Such companies may have concentrated portfolios, such as a high level of loans to real estate developers, which makes them vulnerable to economic conditions that affect that industry. Performance of such companies may be affected by competitive pressures and exposure to investments or agreements that, under certain circumstances, may lead to losses (e.g., subprime loans). Companies in the financial services sector are subject to extensive governmental regulation that may limit the amount and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, and interest rates and fees that they may charge. In addition, profitability of such companies is largely dependent upon the availability and the cost of capital.

Note 9. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Note 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf.

Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the SEC on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT

On June 10, 2015, the Board of Trustees (the Board) and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) (the Independent Trustees) of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust) unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) with respect to Columbia Dividend Income Fund (the Fund), a series of the Trust. The Board and the Independent Trustees also unanimously approved an agreement (the Management Agreement and, together with the Advisory Agreement, the Agreements) combining the Advisory Agreement and the Fund's existing administrative services agreement (the Administrative Services Agreement) in a single agreement. The Board and the Independent Trustees approved the restatement of the Advisory Agreement with the Management Agreement to be effective for the Fund on October 1, 2015. As detailed below, the Board's Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the Committee) and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager and others before determining to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Agreements, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 3, 2015, April 29, 2015 and June 9, 2015 and at Board meetings held on March 4, 2015 and June 10, 2015. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Agreements at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Trust and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected portfolio managers of the funds the Trustees oversee and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 9, 2015, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 10, 2015, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.

The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:

•  Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;

•  Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;

•  The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through September 30, 2016 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed a specified annual rate, as a percentage of the Fund's net assets;

•  The terms and conditions of the Agreements;

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•  The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement1 and agreements with respect to the provision of distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund;

•  Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Agreements, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;

•  Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;

•  Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;

•  Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and

•  The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Agreements

The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Agreements and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board also determined that the nature and level of the services to be provided under the Management Agreement would not decrease relative to the services provided under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.

The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund and coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Agreements, the Committee and the Board considered that these services were provided to the Fund, rather than directly to Fund shareholders. The Committee and the Board accordingly affirmed, after considering various other matters, including the potential benefits to the Fund and its shareholders of the Independent Trustees' important role as pre-suit gatekeepers with respect to claims that they may determine are meritless or contrary to the Fund's best interests, that it was not the intention of the Board or the Investment Manager that there be any third-party beneficiaries of the Agreements. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Agreements supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

1 Like the Advisory Agreement, the Administrative Services Agreement terminated with respect to the Fund once the Management Agreement became effective for the Fund.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

Investment Performance

The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons. Although the Fund's performance lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Committee and the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant continuation of the Advisory Agreement and approval of the Management Agreement. Those factors included one or more of the following: (i) that the Fund's performance, although lagging in certain recent periods, was stronger over the longer term; (ii) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund's investment strategy and policies and that the Fund was performing within a reasonable range of expectations, given those investment decisions, market conditions and the Fund's investment strategy; (iii) that the Fund's performance was competitive when compared to other relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (iv) that the Investment Manager had taken or was taking steps designed to help improve the Fund's investment performance, including, but not limited to, replacing portfolio managers, enhancing the resources supporting the portfolio managers, or modifying investment strategies.

The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2014, the Fund's performance was in the eighteenth, fiftieth and forty-fourth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.

The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement and the approval of the Management Agreement.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses

The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered that the proposed management fee would not exceed the sum of the fee rates payable under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that, as of December 31, 2014, the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are ranked in the second and first quintiles, respectively, (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.

The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by the Investment Manager for sub-advisory services

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

provided to comparable unaffiliated funds. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory/management fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the approval of the Management Agreement and continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Costs of Services Provided and Profitability

The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs the Investment Manager and its affiliates incur in connection with the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund.

The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2014 to profitability levels realized in 2013. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale

The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory and management fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.

In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Other Benefits to the Investment Manager

The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.

Conclusion

The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia Dividend Income Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2015

COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND




PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Shareholder,

Today's investors are typically focused on outcomes, like living a certain retirement lifestyle, paying for college education or building a legacy. But in today's complex global investment landscape, even simple goals are not easily achieved.

At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we aspire to help satisfy five core needs of today's investors:

n  Generate an appropriate stream of income in retirement

Traditional approaches to generating income may not provide the diversification benefits they once did, and they may actually introduce unwanted risk in today's market. To seek to improve your potential to live comfortably long term, we endeavor to pursue investments that explore less traveled paths to income.

n  Navigate a changing interest rate environment

Today's uncertain market environment includes the prospect of a rise in interest rates. Blending traditional investments with non-traditional or alternative products may help protect your wealth during periods of volatility. We can attempt to help strengthen your portfolio with agile products designed to take on the market's ups and downs.

n  Maximize after-tax returns

In an environment where what you keep may be more important than what you earn, municipal bonds can help mitigate high tax burdens while providing potentially attractive yields. Our state and federal tax-exempt products are aimed at helping investors manage risk, minimize the fluctuation of capital and grow wealth on a more tax-efficient basis.

n  Grow assets to achieve financial goals

We believe that finding and protecting growth comes from a disciplined security selection process designed to create excess return. Our goal is to provide investment solutions built to help you face today's market challenges and grow your assets at each crossroad of your journey.

n  Ease the impact of volatile markets

Despite a bull market run that has benefited many investors over the past several years, it's important to remember the lessons of 2008 and the value that a well-diversified portfolio may provide through times of market volatility. We are here to help you hold onto the savings you have worked tirelessly to amass, and to provide you the best opportunity to maintain your standard of living regardless of market conditions.

Find out today how we can help you confidently invest to realize your dreams. Please visit us at blog.columbiathreadneedleus.com/our-best-ideas to learn more about our unique investment solutions.

The world is constantly changing, but our priority remains the same: to help you secure your finances, meet your goals and achieve success. Thank you for your continued investment with us.

Sincerely,

Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

22

   

Statement of Operations

   

24

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

25

   

Financial Highlights

   

27

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

33

   

Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement

   

40

   

Important Information About This Report

   

45

   

Fund Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

 

 

  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

n  Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 2.45% excluding sales charges for the six-month period ended November 30, 2015. Class Z shares returned 2.55% for the same period.

n  The Fund's Blended Benchmark and the Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index returned 0.86% and -0.18%, respectively, during the same six months.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended November 30, 2015)

   
Inception
  6 Months
Cumulative
 
1 Year
 
5 Years
 
10 Years
 

Class A

 

07/31/00

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

2.45

     

5.06

     

6.83

     

4.45

   

Including sales charges

           

-0.61

     

1.91

     

6.18

     

4.13

   

Class B

 

07/15/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

2.07

     

4.28

     

6.04

     

3.67

   

Including sales charges

           

-2.93

     

-0.72

     

5.72

     

3.67

   

Class C

 

07/15/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

2.12

     

4.38

     

6.18

     

3.82

   

Including sales charges

           

1.12

     

3.38

     

6.18

     

3.82

   

Class R4*

 

03/19/13

   

2.55

     

5.27

     

7.05

     

4.66

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

2.59

     

5.35

     

7.11

     

4.69

   

Class Z

 

03/05/84

   

2.55

     

5.27

     

7.04

     

4.65

   

Blended Benchmark

           

0.86

     

2.58

     

5.99

     

4.91

   

Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index

           

-0.18

     

2.20

     

6.77

     

4.94

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.00%. The maximum applicable sales charge was reduced from 4.75% to 3.00% on Class A share purchases made on or after February 19, 2015. Class A returns (including sales charges) for all periods reflect the current maximum applicable sales charge of 3.00%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us or calling 800.345.6611.

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us/investment-products/mutual-funds/
appended-performance for more information.

The Blended Benchmark, established by the Investment Manager, consists of a 60% weighting of the Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index and a 40% weighting of the Barclays Municipal Bond Index. The Barclays Municipal Bond Index is considered representative of the broad market for investment-grade, tax-exempt bonds with a maturity of at least one year.

The Barclays High Yield Municipal Bond Index is comprised of bonds with maturities greater than one-year, having a par value of at least $3 million issued as part of a transaction size greater than $20 million, and rated no higher than "BB+" or equivalent by any of the three principal rating agencies.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Top Ten States/Territories (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

California

   

9.8

   

Illinois

   

9.5

   

Texas

   

8.8

   

Florida

   

8.7

   

Pennsylvania

   

4.4

   

New Jersey

   

4.3

   

Louisiana

   

3.6

   

Missouri

   

3.6

   

Virginia

   

3.4

   

New York

   

3.3

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

A rating

   

0.7

   

BBB rating

   

1.8

   

BB rating

   

0.1

   

B rating

   

0.7

   

Not rated

   

96.7

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income investments (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from highest to lowest credit quality, determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P and Fitch, after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When ratings are available from only two rating agencies, the lower rating is used. When a rating is available from only one rating agency, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any rating agency, it is designated as "Not rated." Credit quality ratings assigned by a rating agency are subjective opinions, not statements of fact, and are subject to change, including daily. The ratings assigned by credit rating agencies are but one of the considerations that the Investment Manager and/or Fund's subadviser incorporates into its credit analysis process, along with such other issuer-specific factors as cash flows, capital structure and leverage ratios, ability to de-leverage (repay) through free cash flow, quality of management, market positioning and access to capital, as well as such security-specific factors as the terms of the security (e.g., interest rate and time to maturity) and the amount and type of any collateral.

Portfolio Management

Chad Farrington, CFA

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

June 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015

    Account Value at the Beginning
of the Period ($)
  Account Value at the End of the
Period ($)
  Expenses Paid During the
Period ($)
  Fund's Annualized
Expense Ratio (%)
 
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Class A

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,024.50

     

1,020.93

     

4.40

     

4.39

     

0.86

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,020.70

     

1,017.14

     

8.22

     

8.21

     

1.61

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,021.20

     

1,017.64

     

7.71

     

7.70

     

1.51

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,025.50

     

1,021.94

     

3.38

     

3.37

     

0.66

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,025.90

     

1,022.34

     

2.97

     

2.96

     

0.58

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,025.50

     

1,021.94

     

3.38

     

3.37

     

0.66

   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 94.3%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

ALASKA 0.7%

 
City of Koyukuk
Revenue Bonds
Tanana Chiefs Conference Health Care
Series 2011
10/01/41
   

7.750

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,710,350

   

ARIZONA 2.6%

 
City of Glendale Water & Sewer
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien
Series 2015
07/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,992,100

   
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima (The)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Facility-Edkey Charter Schools Project
Series 2013
07/01/33
   

6.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

1,993,940

   

07/01/43

   

6.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,408,325

   

07/01/48

   

6.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,421,895

   
Revenue Bonds
American Charter Schools Foundation
Series 2007A
07/01/38
   

5.625

%

   

3,840,000

     

3,573,312

   
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Yavapai
Revenue Bonds
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Series 2008B
08/01/37
   

5.625

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,686,865

   
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp.
Revenue Bonds
El Paso Electric Co. Project
Series 2009B
04/01/40
   

7.250

%

   

3,600,000

     

4,218,696

   
Surprise Municipal Property Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007
04/01/32
   

4.900

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,030,380

   

Total

           

22,325,513

   

CALIFORNIA 9.3%

 
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Revenue Bonds
Series 2003(a)(b)
07/01/18
   

6.000

%

   

1,260,000

     

1,250,878

   
Cabazon Band Mission Indians(a)(b)(c)(d)
Revenue Bonds
Mortgage Notes
Series 2004
10/01/11
   

0.000

%

   

384,294

     

191,855

   

01/01/16

   

8.375

%

   

560,000

     

188,574

   

10/01/19

   

8.750

%

   

2,785,000

     

937,542

   
Series 2010
10/01/20
   

8.375

%

   

1,420,000

     

538,379

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Northern California Presbyterian
Series 2015
07/01/39
   

5.000

%

   

900,000

     

1,014,579

   
California Housing Finance Agency(e)
Revenue Bonds
Home Mortgage
Series 2006K AMT
08/01/26
   

4.625

%

   

4,865,000

     

4,881,882

   
Series 2008K AMT
08/01/33
   

5.550

%

   

1,420,000

     

1,436,486

   
California Municipal Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
UTS Renewable Energy-Waste Water Facilities
Series 2011 AMT(a)(c)(e)
12/01/32
   

7.500

%

   

1,835,000

     

1,707,064

   
California State Public Works Board
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Various Capital Projects
Series 2012G
11/01/37
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,421,025

   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
899 Charleston Project
Series 2014A
11/01/44
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,526,115

   
Revenue Bonds
American Baptist Homes West
Series 2010
10/01/39
   

6.250

%

   

2,750,000

     

3,030,527

   
Aspire Public Schools
Series 2010
07/01/46
   

6.125

%

   

2,990,000

     

3,166,380

   
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Series 2014
12/01/44
   

5.250

%

   

500,000

     

526,940

   
Chino Public Financing Authority
Refunding Special Tax Bonds
Series 2012
09/01/34
   

5.000

%

   

1,775,000

     

1,905,090

   
City of Carson
Special Assessment Bonds
Assessment District No. 92-1
Series 1992
09/02/22
   

7.375

%

   

70,000

     

70,571

   
City of Long Beach Marina System
Revenue Bonds
Series 2015
05/15/45
   

5.000

%

   

500,000

     

544,385

   
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports
Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2015A AMT(e)
05/15/27
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,492,500

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
City of Santa Maria Water & Wastewater
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A(f)
02/01/25
   

0.000

%

   

3,100,000

     

2,121,888

   
City of Upland
Certificate of Participation
San Antonio Community Hospital
Series 2011
01/01/41
   

6.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,771,200

   
Compton Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Election of 2002 — Capital Appreciation
Series 2006C(f)
06/01/25
   

0.000

%

   

2,310,000

     

1,752,574

   
County of Sacramento Airport System
Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Series 2009D
07/01/35
   

6.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,782,625

   
Empire Union School District
Special Tax Bonds
Communities Facilities District No. 1987-1
Series 2002A (AMBAC)(f)
10/01/21
   

0.000

%

   

1,665,000

     

1,393,172

   
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Junior Lien
Series 2014C
01/15/43
   

6.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,903,300

   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2007A-1
06/01/47
   

5.125

%

   

3,000,000

     

2,537,700

   
Hesperia Public Financing Authority
Tax Allocation Bonds
Redevelopment & Housing Projects
Series 2007A (SGI)
09/01/27
   

5.500

%

   

5,430,000

     

5,582,583

   
M-S-R Energy Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009B
11/01/39
   

6.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

6,743,250

   
Oakdale Public Financing Authority
Tax Allocation Bonds
Central City Redevelopment Project
Series 2004
06/01/33
   

5.375

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,001,260

   
Palomar Health
Certificate of Participation
Series 2010
11/01/41
   

6.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,651,300

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Bonds
Mission Bay South Redevelopment
Series 2009D
08/01/39
   

6.625

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,709,520

   
State of California Department of Veterans Affairs
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
12/01/25
   

3.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,254,900

   
State of California
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Various Purpose
Series 2012
04/01/42
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,388,080

   
University of California
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2015AO
05/15/27
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,450,540

   
Series 2015I
05/15/27
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,450,540

   

Total

           

80,325,204

   

COLORADO 1.4%

 
Foothills Metropolitan District
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2014
12/01/38
   

6.000

%

   

4,250,000

     

4,519,025

   
Regional Transportation District
Certificate of Participation
Series 2014A
06/01/39
   

5.000

%

   

7,000,000

     

7,849,380

   

Total

           

12,368,405

   

CONNECTICUT 1.2%

 
Connecticut State Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Alzheimers Resource Center, Inc. Project
Series 2007
08/15/27
   

5.500

%

   

500,000

     

511,485

   
Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District
Tax Allocation Bonds
Harbor Point Project
Series 2010A
04/01/39
   

7.875

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,747,680

   
Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut(a)(b)
Revenue Bonds
Public Improvement-Priority Distribution
Series 2001
01/01/31
   

6.250

%

   

4,475,000

     

4,496,838

   
Series 2003
01/01/33
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

939,890

   

Total

           

10,695,893

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

DELAWARE 0.2%

 
Centerline Equity Issuer Trust
Secured AMT(a)(e)
05/15/19
   

6.300

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,134,490

   
City of Wilmington
Revenue Bonds
Housing-Electra Arms Senior Associates Project
Series 1998 AMT(c)(e)
06/01/28
   

6.250

%

   

670,000

     

670,295

   

Total

           

1,804,785

   

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 0.8%

 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority(e)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2014A AMT
10/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,363,120

   
Revenue Bonds
Airport System
Series 2012A AMT
10/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,639,640

   

Total

           

7,002,760

   

FLORIDA 8.2%

 
Capital Trust Agency, Inc.
Revenue Bonds
Atlantic Housing Foundation
Subordinated Series 2008B(c)(d)
07/15/32
   

7.000

%

   

1,370,000

     

274,000

   
City of Lakeland
Refunding Revenue Bonds
1st Mortgage-Carpenters Home Estates
Series 2008
01/01/28
   

6.250

%

   

675,000

     

718,450

   

01/01/43

   

6.375

%

   

2,250,000

     

2,363,310

   
County of Miami-Dade
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Series 2012B
10/01/37
   

5.000

%

   

1,530,000

     

1,710,785

   
County of Miami-Dade(f)
Revenue Bonds
Capital Appreciation
Subordinated Series 2009B
10/01/41
   

0.000

%

   

20,000,000

     

6,165,800

   
Florida Development Finance Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Renaissance Charter School
Series 2010A
09/15/40
   

6.000

%

   

3,750,000

     

3,889,912

   
Series 2012A
06/15/43
   

6.125

%

   

5,500,000

     

5,595,975

   
Series 2015
06/15/46
   

6.125

%

   

5,000,000

     

4,999,350

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Renaissance Charter School Projects
Series 2013A
06/15/44
   

8.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,785,300

   
Florida Development Finance Corp.(a)
Revenue Bonds
Miami Arts Charter School Project
Series 2014A
06/15/44
   

6.000

%

   

6,100,000

     

6,091,521

   
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority
Prerefunded 10/01/21 Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A
10/01/40
   

7.250

%

   

4,000,000

     

5,240,680

   
Middle Village Community Development District
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2004A(c)
05/01/35
   

6.000

%

   

1,855,000

     

1,578,698

   
Orange County Health Facilities Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Health Care-Orlando Lutheran Towers
Series 2005
07/01/26
   

5.700

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,001,180

   
Mayflower Retirement Center
Series 2012
06/01/42
   

5.125

%

   

750,000

     

799,312

   
Revenue Bonds
1st Mortgage-Orlando Lutheran Towers
Series 2007
07/01/32
   

5.500

%

   

350,000

     

358,194

   

07/01/38

   

5.500

%

   

1,750,000

     

1,788,272

   
Orange County Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
VITAG Florida LLC Project
Series 2014 AMT(a)(e)
07/01/36
   

8.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,096,850

   
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Sinai Residences Boca Raton
Series 2014
06/01/49
   

7.500

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,492,200

   
Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Village on the Isle Project
Series 2007
01/01/32
   

5.500

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,166,000

   
Seven Oaks Community Development District II
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2004A
05/01/35
   

5.875

%

   

380,000

     

360,278

   
Series 2004B
05/01/16
   

7.500

%

   

485,000

     

486,213

   
South Lake County Hospital District
Revenue Bonds
South Lake Hospital, Inc.
Series 2010A
04/01/39
   

6.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,259,780

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Bayview Project
Series 2007A
10/01/41
   

5.250

%

   

3,725,000

     

3,272,189

   
Glenmoor Project
Series 2014A
01/01/49
   

1.344

%

   

3,206,250

     

1,114,428

   
St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority(c)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Glenmoor Project
Subordinated Series 2014B
01/01/49
   

2.500

%

   

1,186,427

     

12

   
Waterset North Community Development District
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2007A
05/01/39
   

6.600

%

   

1,840,000

     

1,819,337

   
Westridge Community Development District
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2005(c)(d)
05/01/37
   

0.000

%

   

2,650,000

     

1,457,208

   

Total

           

70,885,234

   

GEORGIA 2.6%

 
DeKalb County Hospital Authority
Revenue Bonds
DeKalb Medical Center, Inc. Project
Series 2010
09/01/40
   

6.125

%

   

4,500,000

     

4,894,290

   
Fulton County Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority
Revenue Bonds
1st Mortgage-Lenbrook Project
Series 2006A
07/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,030,840

   
Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority
Revenue Bonds
I-75 S Expressway
Series 2014S(a)(f)(g)
06/01/49
   

0.000

%

   

9,100,000

     

4,963,504

   
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Revenue Bonds
Series 1991V Escrowed to Maturity
01/01/18
   

6.600

%

   

530,000

     

563,999

   
Rockdale County Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Visy Paper Project
Series 2007A AMT(e)
01/01/34
   

6.125

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,142,300

   
Savannah Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Marshes Skidaway Island Project
Series 2013
01/01/49
   

7.250

%

   

3,500,000

     

4,003,930

   

Total

           

22,598,863

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

GUAM 0.6%

 
Guam Department of Education
Certificate of Participation
John F. Kennedy High School
Series 2010A(b)
12/01/40
   

6.875

%

   

4,750,000

     

5,201,393

   

HAWAII 0.7%

 
State of Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance
Revenue Bonds
15 Craigside Project
Series 2009A
11/15/44
   

9.000

%

   

2,375,000

     

2,950,083

   
Hawaii Pacific University
Series 2013A
07/01/43
   

6.875

%

   

2,800,000

     

3,146,248

   

Total

           

6,096,331

   

IDAHO 0.5%

 
Idaho Health Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Terraces of Boise Project
Series 2014A
10/01/49
   

8.125

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,284,080

   

ILLINOIS 9.0%

 
Chicago Park District
Limited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2015A
01/01/40
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,152,490

   
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Limited Tax
Series 2014B
01/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,657,230

   
City of Chicago Wastewater Transmission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
2nd Lien
Series 2015C
01/01/35
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,081,060

   
City of Chicago
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2002
01/01/30
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,076,310

   
Refunding Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Projects
Series 2010A
01/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,074,640

   
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Project
Series 2011A
01/01/40
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,002,520

   
Series 2009C
01/01/40
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,501,300

   
Series 2015A
01/01/39
   

5.500

%

   

500,000

     

523,630

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Project
Series 2014A
01/01/33
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,032,530

   

01/01/36

   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,029,670

   
Series 2007F
01/01/42
   

5.500

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,047,260

   
Du Page County Special Service Area No. 31
Special Tax Bonds
Monarch Landing Project
Series 2006
03/01/36
   

5.625

%

   

750,000

     

751,328

   
Illinois Finance Authority
Prerefunded 08/15/19 Revenue Bonds
Silver Cross & Medical Centers
Series 2009
08/15/44
   

7.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

6,066,450

   
Prerefunded 12/01/17 Revenue Bonds
Columbia College
Series 2007 (NPFGC)
12/01/37
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,410,300

   
Revenue Bonds
CHF-Normal LLC-Illinois State University
Series 2011
04/01/43
   

7.000

%

   

3,450,000

     

3,958,702

   
Provena Health
Series 2009A
08/15/34
   

7.750

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,819,520

   
Riverside Health System
Series 2009
11/15/35
   

6.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,455,670

   
Smith Village Project
Series 2005A
11/15/35
   

6.250

%

   

2,750,000

     

2,761,798

   
Illinois Finance Authority(c)(d)
Revenue Bonds
Leafs Hockey Club Project
Series 2007A
03/01/37
   

0.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

244,640

   
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2014-A
12/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,525,000

     

1,803,694

   
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
McCormick Place Project
Series 2010B-2
06/15/50
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,113,900

   
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010
06/01/28
   

6.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,939,500

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Anderson Hospital
Series 2006
08/15/26
   

5.125

%

   

1,245,000

     

1,258,645

   
State of Illinois
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2014
05/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,729,950

   
Village of Annawan
Tax Allocation Bonds
Patriot Renewable Fuels LLC Project
Series 2007
01/01/18
   

5.625

%

   

2,175,000

     

2,172,129

   
Village of Hillside
Tax Allocation Bonds
Senior Lien-Mannheim Redevelopment Project
Series 2008
01/01/28
   

7.000

%

   

5,240,000

     

5,592,128

   
Village of Lincolnshire
Special Tax Bonds
Sedgebrook Project
Series 2004
03/01/34
   

6.250

%

   

673,000

     

680,167

   
Volo Village Special Service Area No. 3
Special Tax Bonds
Symphony Meadows Project
Series 2006-1
03/01/36
   

6.000

%

   

3,489,000

     

3,508,992

   

Total

           

77,446,153

   

INDIANA 0.1%

 
City of Portage
Prerefunded 07/15/16 Tax Allocation Bonds
Ameriplex Project
Series 2006
07/15/23
   

5.000

%

   

700,000

     

720,300

   

IOWA 1.1%

 
Iowa Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Iowa Fertilizer Co. Project
Series 2013
12/01/25
   

5.250

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,442,250

   
Iowa Finance Authority(c)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Deerfield Retirement Community
Series 2014
05/15/56
   

2.000

%

   

401,062

     

321

   
Iowa Finance Authority(g)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Deerfield Retirement Community
Series 2014
11/15/46
   

2.700

%

   

2,138,019

     

1,775,347

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2011A-2 AMT(e)
12/01/30
   

5.850

%

   

1,670,000

     

1,789,304

   

Total

           

9,007,222

   

KANSAS 1.8%

 
City of Lenexa
Revenue Bonds
Lakeview Village, Inc. Project
Series 2009
05/15/29
   

7.125

%

   

500,000

     

555,105

   

05/15/39

   

7.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,660,815

   
City of Manhattan
Revenue Bonds
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Foundation
Series 2007A
05/15/29
   

5.000

%

   

2,680,000

     

2,699,028

   
City of Overland Park
Revenue Bonds
Prairiefire-Lionsgate Project
Series 2012
12/15/32
   

6.000

%

   

6,000,000

     

5,481,960

   
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government
Revenue Bonds
Legends Village West Project
Series 2006
10/01/28
   

4.875

%

   

5,245,000

     

5,254,756

   

Total

           

15,651,664

   

KENTUCKY 0.2%

 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Louisville Arena
Subordinated Series 2008A-1 (AGM)
12/01/38
   

6.000

%

   

1,150,000

     

1,248,406

   

LOUISIANA 3.4%

 
Juban Crossing Economic Development District
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Drainage Projects
Series 2015B
09/15/44
   

7.000

%

   

750,000

     

761,700

   
General Infrastructure Projects
Series 2015C
09/15/44
   

7.000

%

   

3,665,000

     

3,722,174

   
Road Projects
Series 2015A
09/15/44
   

7.000

%

   

1,335,000

     

1,355,826

   
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Westlake Chemical Corp.
Series 2010A-2
11/01/35
   

6.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,889,850

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Nineteenth Judicial District
Series 2015C (AGM)
06/01/42
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,080,050

   
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority(e)
Revenue Bonds
Impala Warehousing LLC Project
Series 2013 AMT
07/01/36
   

6.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,558,700

   
Louisiana Pellets, Inc. Project
Series 2013 AMT
07/01/39
   

10.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,530,650

   
New Orleans Aviation Board
Revenue Bonds
Consolidated Rental Car
Series 2009A
01/01/40
   

6.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,636,400

   

Total

           

29,535,350

   

MARYLAND 0.7%

 
Maryland Economic Development Corp.
Revenue Bonds
University of Maryland-College Park Projects
Series 2008
06/01/43
   

5.875

%

   

2,590,000

     

2,793,988

   
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
University of Maryland Medical System
Series 2015
07/01/34
   

5.000

%

   

2,750,000

     

3,071,530

   
Resolution Trust Corp.
Pass-Through Certificates
Series 1993A(c)
12/01/16
   

8.500

%

   

455,482

     

455,158

   

Total

           

6,320,676

   

MASSACHUSETTS 2.3%

 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
1st Mortgage-VOA Concord
Series 2007
11/01/41
   

5.200

%

   

1,000,000

     

982,080

   
Revenue Bonds
Foxborough Regional Charter School
Series 2010A
07/01/42
   

7.000

%

   

4,200,000

     

4,732,350

   
Linden Ponds, Inc. Facility
Series 2011A-2
11/15/46
   

5.500

%

   

279,667

     

238,643

   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency(c)(f)
Revenue Bonds
Linden Ponds, Inc. Facility
Series 2011B
11/15/56
   

0.000

%

   

1,391,019

     

8,068

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority(e)
Revenue Bonds
Education Loan
Series 2014-I AMT
01/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,885,000

     

2,107,769

   
Series 2008H (AGM) AMT
01/01/30
   

6.350

%

   

1,760,000

     

1,850,658

   
Series 2012J AMT
07/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,339,120

   
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority
Prerefunded 07/01/18 Revenue Bonds
Boston Medical Center
Series 2008
07/01/38
   

5.250

%

   

525,000

     

582,246

   
Revenue Bonds
Milford Regional Medical Center
Series 2007E
07/15/32
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,271,587

   
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds
Boston Medical Center
Series 2008
07/01/38
   

5.250

%

   

4,295,000

     

4,493,257

   

Total

           

19,605,778

   

MICHIGAN 3.0%

 
Allen Academy
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Public School Academy
Series 2013(c)
06/01/33
   

6.000

%

   

5,750,000

     

5,372,455

   
City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien
Series 2012A
07/01/39
   

5.250

%

   

1,375,000

     

1,497,677

   
City of Detroit Water Supply System
Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien
Series 2011A
07/01/41
   

5.250

%

   

1,445,000

     

1,555,542

   
Series 2011C
07/01/41
   

5.000

%

   

1,025,000

     

1,090,590

   
Michigan Finance Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2014H1
10/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,075,000

     

1,243,442

   
Revenue Bonds
School District of the City of Detroit
Series 2012
06/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,099,800

   
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Henry Ford Health System
Series 2006A
11/15/46
   

5.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,111,180

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2007A
06/01/34
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

918,260

   

06/01/48

   

6.000

%

   

11,000,000

     

9,591,450

   

Total

           

25,480,396

   

MINNESOTA 1.7%

 
City of Anoka
Revenue Bonds
Homestead Anoka, Inc. Project
Series 2011A
11/01/46
   

7.000

%

   

4,070,000

     

4,349,364

   
City of Blaine
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Crest View Senior Community Project
Series 2015
07/01/45
   

6.125

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,643,885

   

07/01/50

   

6.125

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,560,540

   
City of Eveleth
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Arrowhead Senior Living Community
Series 2007
10/01/27
   

5.200

%

   

2,375,000

     

2,363,220

   
Dakota County Community Development Agency
Revenue Bonds
Sanctuary at West St. Paul Project
Series 2015
08/01/35
   

6.000

%

   

2,235,000

     

2,255,808

   
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St Paul Minnesota
Refunding Revenue Bonds
HealthEast Care System Project
Series 2015
11/15/40
   

5.000

%

   

265,000

     

290,236

   
Minneapolis/St. Paul Housing Finance Board
Revenue Bonds
Mortgage-Backed Securities Program-Cityliving
Series 2006A-2 (GNMA/FNMA) AMT(e)
12/01/38
   

5.000

%

   

7,029

     

7,036

   

Total

           

14,470,089

   

MISSISSIPPI 0.4%

 
County of Lowndes
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Weyerhaeuser Co. Project
Series 1992A
04/01/22
   

6.800

%

   

1,995,000

     

2,478,189

   
Series 1992B
04/01/22
   

6.700

%

   

230,000

     

283,238

   
Rankin County Five Lakes Utility District
Series 1994(c)
07/15/37
   

7.000

%

   

230,000

     

230,159

   

Total

           

2,991,586

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

MISSOURI 3.4%

 
City of Kansas City
Tax Allocation Bonds
Kansas City-Maincor Project
Series 2007A Escrowed to Maturity
03/01/18
   

5.250

%

   

700,000

     

740,656

   
Shoal Creek Parkway Project
Series 2011
06/01/25
   

6.500

%

   

2,400,000

     

2,413,632

   
City of Manchester
Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds
Highway 141/Manchester Road Project
Series 2010
11/01/39
   

6.875

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,273,500

   
Grundy County Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Wright Memorial Hospital
Series 2009
09/01/34
   

6.750

%

   

2,250,000

     

2,423,633

   
Kirkwood Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Aberdeen Heights
Series 2010A
05/15/45
   

8.250

%

   

4,500,000

     

5,079,015

   
Saline County Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
John Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Series 2005
12/01/35
   

5.625

%

   

5,485,000

     

5,496,518

   
St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority
Prerefunded 12/01/17 Revenue Bonds
St. Andrews Residence for Seniors
Series 2007A
12/01/41
   

6.375

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,333,750

   
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Ranken Jordan Project
Series 2007
11/15/35
   

5.000

%

   

1,300,000

     

1,299,974

   
St. Andrews Residence for Seniors
Series 2015
12/01/45
   

5.125

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,015,150

   

Total

           

29,075,828

   

MONTANA 0.1%

 
Montana Facility Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Senior Living-St. John's Lutheran Ministry
Series 2006A
05/15/36
   

6.125

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,021,830

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

NEBRASKA 1.7%

 
Central Plains Energy Project
Revenue Bonds
Project #3
Series 2012
09/01/42
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,394,300

   
Public Power Generation Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Whelan Energy Center Unit
Series 2015
01/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

8,000,000

     

9,243,360

   

Total

           

14,637,660

   

NEVADA 0.9%

 
City of Sparks
Tax Anticipation Revenue Bonds
Senior Sales
Series 2008A(a)
06/15/28
   

6.750

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,344,900

   
State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry
Revenue Bonds
Somerset Academy
Series 2015A(a)
12/15/45
   

5.125

%

   

2,515,000

     

2,507,279

   

Total

           

7,852,179

   

NEW HAMPSHIRE —%

 
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. Project
Series 1988 Escrowed to Maturity AMT(e)
07/01/18
   

7.500

%

   

90,000

     

98,296

   

NEW JERSEY 3.6%

 
Middlesex County Improvement Authority(c)(d)
Revenue Bonds
Heldrich Center Hotel
Series 2005C
01/01/37
   

8.750

%

   

1,250,000

     

61,012

   
Subordinated Revenue Bonds
Heldrich Center Hotel
Series 2005B
01/01/25
   

6.125

%

   

2,750,000

     

109,725

   

01/01/37

   

6.250

%

   

6,450,000

     

257,355

   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Prerefunded 11/15/16 Revenue Bonds
Seabrook Village, Inc. Facility
Series 2006
11/15/36
   

5.250

%

   

2,250,000

     

2,350,665

   
Revenue Bonds
Provident Group-Rowan Properties LLC
Series 2015
01/01/48
   

5.000

%

   

960,000

     

1,001,184

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
School Facilities Construction
Series 2014UU
06/15/40
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,534,500

   
Series 2015WW
06/15/40
   

5.250

%

   

375,000

     

393,645

   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority(e)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2006B AMT
01/01/37
   

6.875

%

   

3,990,000

     

3,992,873

   
Revenue Bonds
UMM Energy Partners LLC
Series 2012A AMT
06/15/43
   

5.125

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,056,640

   
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
St. Josephs Healthcare Systems
Series 2008
07/01/38
   

6.625

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,315,900

   
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority(e)
Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2013-1A AMT
12/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,678,815

   
Senior Series 2014-1A-1 AMT
12/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,127,600

   
Subordinated Series 2013-1B AMT
12/01/43
   

4.750

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,080,350

   
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority(f)
Revenue Bonds
Capital Appreciation Transportation System
Series 2006C (AGM)
12/15/32
   

0.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

4,346,200

   
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority(h)
Revenue Bonds
Transportation Program
Series 2015AA
06/15/45
   

5.000

%

   

1,750,000

     

1,784,545

   
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Capital Appreciation
Series 2007-1C(f)
06/01/41
   

0.000

%

   

7,500,000

     

1,825,500

   

Total

           

30,916,509

   

NEW YORK 3.2%

 
Build NYC Resource Corp.
Revenue Bonds
International Leadership Charter School
Series 2013
07/01/43
   

6.000

%

   

4,330,000

     

4,122,809

   
City of New York
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2014J
08/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,646,620

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Series 2015C
08/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,804,800

   
Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency
Revenue Bonds
Green Bonds
Series 2014 AMT(e)
01/01/24
   

5.250

%

   

1,900,000

     

1,852,310

   
Nassau County Tobacco Settlement Corp.
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds
Capital Appreciation
Third Series 2006D(f)
06/01/60
   

0.000

%

   

25,000,000

     

113,250

   
New York City Water & Sewer System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
2nd General Resolution
Series 2015FF
06/15/27
   

5.000

%

   

2,645,000

     

3,236,845

   
New York State Dormitory Authority
Prerefunded 07/01/17 Revenue Bonds
New York University Hospital Center
Series 2007B
07/01/37
   

5.625

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,149,140

   
Revenue Bonds
NYU Hospitals Center
Series 2011A
07/01/40
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,140,960

   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey(e)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Consolidated 186th
Series 2014-186 AMT
10/15/22
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,916,650

   
Revenue Bonds
5th Installment-Special Project
Series 1996-4 AMT
10/01/19
   

6.750

%

   

120,000

     

119,987

   

Total

           

27,103,371

   

NORTH CAROLINA 0.8%

 
Durham Housing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Magnolia Pointe Apartments
Series 2005 AMT(c)(e)
02/01/38
   

5.650

%

   

3,092,207

     

3,143,167

   
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency
Revenue Bonds
Series 1991A Escrowed to Maturity
01/01/18
   

6.500

%

   

3,320,000

     

3,704,091

   

Total

           

6,847,258

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

NORTH DAKOTA 0.4%

 
City of Fargo
Revenue Bonds
Sanford Obligation Group
Series 2011
11/01/31
   

6.250

%

   

2,500,000

     

3,025,050

   

OHIO 1.2%

 
County of Lucas
Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds
Lutheran Homes
Series 2010A
11/01/45
   

7.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,476,650

   
State of Ohio
Revenue Bonds
Portsmouth Bypass Project
Series 2015 AMT(e)
12/31/39
   

5.000

%

   

4,100,000

     

4,447,393

   
Summit County Port Authority
Revenue Bonds
Seville Project
Series 2005A
05/15/25
   

5.100

%

   

375,000

     

375,225

   

Total

           

10,299,268

   

OKLAHOMA 0.2%

 
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Inverness Village Community
Series 2012
01/01/32
   

6.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,100,520

   

OREGON 1.2%

 
City of Forest Grove
Revenue Bonds
Oak Tree Foundation Project
Series 2007
03/01/37
   

5.500

%

   

2,830,000

     

2,896,165

   
Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006C(a)(b)
10/01/26
   

5.625

%

   

1,700,000

     

1,719,975

   
Hospital Facilities Authority of Multnomah County
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Mirabella at South Waterfront
Series 2014A
10/01/49
   

5.500

%

   

3,115,000

     

3,372,206

   
Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe
Revenue Bonds
Pelton Round Butte Tribal
Series 2009B(b)
11/01/33
   

6.375

%

   

2,410,000

     

2,638,058

   

Total

           

10,626,404

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

PENNSYLVANIA 4.2%

 
Dauphin County Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Dauphin Consolidated Water Supply
Series 1992A AMT(e)
06/01/24
   

6.900

%

   

3,200,000

     

4,031,808

   
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Albert Einstein Healthcare
Series 2015
01/15/46
   

5.250

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,338,775

   
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Philadelphia Biosolids Facility
Series 2009
01/01/32
   

6.250

%

   

3,375,000

     

3,727,417

   
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority(e)
Revenue Bonds
PA Bridges Finco LP
Series 2015 AMT
06/30/42
   

5.000

%

   

1,050,000

     

1,122,534

   
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Edinboro University Foundation
Series 2010
07/01/30
   

5.800

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,653,400

   
Shippensburg University
Series 2011
10/01/43
   

6.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,210,120

   
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Revenue Bonds
Series 2013-115A AMT(e)
10/01/33
   

4.200

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,248,850

   
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Prerefunded 07/01/18 Revenue Bonds
Economic Development
Series 2008
07/01/23
   

5.500

%

   

295,000

     

328,884

   
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Subordinated Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2015A-1
12/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

3,300,000

     

3,865,620

   
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds
1st Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
Series 2014
06/15/33
   

7.000

%

   

1,870,000

     

2,086,060

   
State Public School Building Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Philadelphia School District
Series 2015
06/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

8,000,000

     

9,273,280

   

Total

           

35,886,748

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

PUERTO RICO 3.1%

 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(b)
Refunding Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2012A
07/01/41
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

1,250,180

   
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2014A
07/01/35
   

8.000

%

   

9,000,000

     

6,548,220

   
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority
Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien
Series 2012A(b)
07/01/42
   

5.250

%

   

2,525,000

     

1,691,952

   
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority(b)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010ZZ
07/01/25
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

1,322,000

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2013A
07/01/36
   

6.750

%

   

1,000,000

     

653,590

   

07/01/43

   

7.000

%

   

6,570,000

     

4,292,444

   
Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2007N(b)
07/01/21
   

5.500

%

   

760,000

     

257,062

   
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Cogen Facilities AES Puerto Rico Project
Series 2000 AMT(b)(e)
06/01/26
   

6.625

%

   

5,820,000

     

5,524,635

   
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp.(b)
Revenue Bonds
1st Subordinated Series 2009B
08/01/44
   

6.500

%

   

1,000,000

     

440,070

   
1st Subordinated Series 2010A
08/01/39
   

5.375

%

   

5,155,000

     

2,152,883

   
1st Subordinated Series 2010C
08/01/41
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

415,100

   
Senior Lien
Series 2011C
08/01/40
   

5.250

%

   

1,885,000

     

1,166,551

   

08/01/46

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

1,225,120

   

Total

           

26,939,807

   

SOUTH CAROLINA 2.3%

 
Laurens County School District No. 055
Revenue Bonds
Series 2005
12/01/30
   

5.250

%

   

1,300,000

     

1,300,182

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority
Prerefunded 09/15/18 Revenue Bonds
Kershaw County Medical Center Project
Series 2008
09/15/38
   

6.000

%

   

5,050,000

     

5,743,618

   
Refunding Revenue Bonds
1st Mortgage-Lutheran Homes
Series 2007
05/01/28
   

5.500

%

   

2,300,000

     

2,343,562

   
1st Mortgage-Wesley Commons
Series 2006
10/01/36
   

5.300

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,007,400

   
Revenue Bonds
Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. Obligation Group
Series 2013
05/01/43
   

5.000

%

   

750,000

     

761,115

   

05/01/48

   

5.125

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,538,160

   
York Preparatory Academy Project
Series 2014A
11/01/45
   

7.250

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,396,280

   

Total

           

20,090,317

   

TENNESSEE 0.1%

 
Shelby County Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board
Prerefunded 12/01/16 Revenue Bonds
Village at Germantown, Inc.
Series 2006
12/01/34
   

6.250

%

   

450,000

     

473,751

   

TEXAS 8.3%

 
Capital Area Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Roman Catholic Diocese
Series 2005B
04/01/45
   

6.125

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,738,050

   
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Lien
Series 2011
01/01/41
   

6.750

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,948,300

   
Central Texas Turnpike System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2015B
08/15/37
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,562,500

   
City of Dallas Waterworks & Sewer System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2015A
10/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,675,270

   
City of Houston Airport System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Special Facilities Continental
Series 2011A AMT(e)
07/15/38
   

6.625

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,608,760

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp.
Revenue Bonds
International Leadership of Texas
Series 2015
08/15/45
   

5.750

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,126,600

   
Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1
Prerefunded 12/21/15 Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2002
04/01/32
   

7.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,004,090

   
Deaf Smith County Hospital District
Limited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2010A
03/01/40
   

6.500

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,426,200

   
Gulf Coast Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Citgo Petroleum Project
Series 1998 AMT(e)
04/01/28
   

8.000

%

   

875,000

     

876,601

   
HFDC of Central Texas, Inc.
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006A
11/01/36
   

5.750

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,035,950

   
La Vernia Higher Education Finance Corp.
Prerefunded 08/15/19 Revenue Bonds
Kipp, Inc.
Series 2009A
08/15/29
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,172,680

   

08/15/39

   

6.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,772,580

   
Mission Economic Development Corp
Revenue Bonds
Dallas Clean Energy McCommas
Series 2011 AMT(e)
12/01/24
   

6.875

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,201,550

   
Pharr Higher Education Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Idea Public Schools
Series 2009A
08/15/39
   

6.500

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,362,370

   
Red River Health Facilities Development Corp.
Revenue Bonds
MRC Crossings Project
Series 2014A
11/15/49
   

8.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,365,420

   
Sanger Industrial Development Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Texas Pellets Project
Series 2012B AMT(e)
07/01/38
   

8.000

%

   

4,950,000

     

5,324,171

   
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Air Force Villages, Inc. Obligation
Series 2009
11/15/44
   

6.375

%

   

4,250,000

     

4,671,515

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
CC Young Memorial Home
Series 2009A
02/15/38
   

8.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,496,640

   
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
12/15/32
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,369,375

   

Total

           

71,738,622

   

VIRGIN ISLANDS 0.8%

 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Matching Fund Loan Notes-Senior Lien
Series 2012A(b)
10/01/32
   

5.000

%

   

3,785,000

     

4,044,235

   
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority — Electric System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A(b)
07/01/21
   

4.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,112,530

   

Total

           

7,156,765

   

VIRGINIA 3.3%

 
Alexandria Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Goodwin House, Inc.
Series 2015
10/01/45
   

5.000

%

   

5,725,000

     

6,196,167

   

10/01/50

   

5.000

%

   

2,275,000

     

2,454,543

   
Bristol Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Falls at Bristol Project
Series 2014B
11/01/44
   

6.350

%

   

3,250,000

     

3,267,128

   
City of Chesapeake Expressway Toll Road
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Transportation System
Series 2012(f)(g)
07/15/40
   

0.000

%

   

7,530,000

     

5,510,454

   
Mosaic District Community Development Authority
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2011A
03/01/36
   

6.875

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,871,225

   
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2007-B1
06/01/47
   

5.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

7,738,200

   

Total

           

28,037,717

   

WASHINGTON 2.1%

 
Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
09/01/42
   

5.500

%

   

2,150,000

     

2,250,276

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
King County Public Hospital District No. 4
Revenue Bonds
Series 2015A
12/01/35
   

6.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,236,800

   

12/01/45

   

6.250

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,483,250

   
Port of Seattle Industrial Development Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Special Facilities Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Series 2012 AMT(e)
04/01/30
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,612,175

   
Tacoma Consolidated Local Improvement Districts
Special Assessment Bonds
No. 65
Series 2013
04/01/43
   

5.750

%

   

2,270,000

     

2,268,683

   
Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Nonprofit Housing-Mirabella
Series 2012
10/01/47
   

6.750

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,416,900

   
Revenue Bonds
Heron's Key
Series 2015A
07/01/50
   

7.000

%

   

2,100,000

     

2,134,965

   

Total

           

18,403,049

   

WISCONSIN 0.9%

 
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Medical College of Wisconsin
Series 2008A
12/01/35
   

5.250

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,465,300

   
St. John's Community, Inc.
Series 2009A
09/15/39
   

7.625

%

   

1,750,000

     

2,057,773

   

Total

           

7,523,073

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $769,224,410)
           

811,630,453

   

Municipal Preferred Stocks 0.1%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

MARYLAND 0.1%

 
Munimae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC
AMT(a)(c)(e)
06/30/49
   

5.800

%

   

1,000,000

     

944,920

   
Total Municipal Preferred Stocks
(Cost: $1,000,000)
           

944,920

   

Municipal Short Term 0.5%

 
Issue
Description
  Effective
Yield
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

NEW JERSEY 0.5%

 
City of Paterson
Unlimited General Obligation Notes
BAN Series 2015
12/15/15
   

3.710

%

   

4,396,000

     

4,398,194

   
Total Municipal Short Term
(Cost: $4,397,647)
           

4,398,194

   

Money Market Funds 3.7%

 
       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Municipal Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares,
0.010%(i)
       

32,246,367

     

32,246,367

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $32,246,367)
           

32,246,367

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $806,868,424)
           

849,219,934

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

           

12,252,595

   

Net Assets

           

861,472,529

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At November 30, 2015, the value of these securities amounted to $38,054,459 or 4.42% of net assets.

(b)  Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At November 30, 2015, the value of these securities amounted to $52,199,954 or 6.06% of net assets.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

(c)  Identifies securities considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid and may be difficult to sell. The aggregate value of such securities at November 30, 2015 was $18,370,607, which represents 2.13% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at November 30, 2015 is as follows:

Security Description

 

Acquisition Dates

 

Cost ($)

 
Allen Academy
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Public School Academy
Series 2013
06/01/33 6.000%
 

02/22/2013

   

5,597,113

   
Cabazon Band Mission Indians
Revenue Bonds
Mortgage Notes
Series 2004
10/01/11 0.000%
 

05/14/2010

   

357,064

   
Cabazon Band Mission Indians
Revenue Bonds
Mortgage Notes
Series 2004
01/01/16 8.375%
 

10/04/2004 - 05/14/2010

   

510,005

   
Cabazon Band Mission Indians
Revenue Bonds
Mortgage Notes
Series 2004
10/01/19 8.750%
 

10/04/2004 - 05/14/2010

   

2,498,267

   
Cabazon Band Mission Indians
Revenue Bonds
Mortgage Notes
Series 2010
10/01/20 8.375%
 

05/14/2010

   

1,420,000

   
California Municipal Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
UTS Renewable Energy-Waste Water Facilities
Series 2011 AMT
12/01/32 7.500%
 

12/22/2011

   

1,835,000

   
Capital Trust Agency, Inc.
Revenue Bonds
Atlantic Housing Foundation
Subordinated Series 2008B
07/15/32 7.000%
 

07/23/2008

   

1,370,000

   
City of Wilmington
Revenue Bonds
Housing-Electra Arms Senior Associates Project
Series 1998 AMT
06/01/28 6.250%
 

10/08/1998

   

661,406

   
Durham Housing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Magnolia Pointe Apartments
Series 2005 AMT
02/01/38 5.650%
 

12/18/2006

   

3,092,207

   
Illinois Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Leafs Hockey Club Project
Series 2007A
03/01/37 0.000%
 

02/14/2007

   

972,870

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

Security Description

 

Acquisition Dates

 

Cost ($)

 
Iowa Finance Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Deerfield Retirement Community
Series 2014
05/15/56 2.000%
 

03/17/2014

   

   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
Revenue Bonds
Linden Ponds, Inc. Facility
Series 2011B
11/15/56 0.000%
 

12/10/2007 - 02/24/2010

   

21,262

   
Middle Village Community Development District
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2004A
05/01/35 6.000%
 

01/21/2004

   

1,849,161

   
Middlesex County Improvement Authority
Revenue Bonds
Heldrich Center Hotel
Series 2005C
01/01/37 8.750%
 

06/28/2006

   

1,228,125

   
Middlesex County Improvement Authority
Subordinated Revenue Bonds
Heldrich Center Hotel
Series 2005B
01/01/25 6.125%
 

10/01/2009

   

508,750

   
Middlesex County Improvement Authority
Subordinated Revenue Bonds
Heldrich Center Hotel
Series 2005B
01/01/37 6.250%
 

03/18/2005 - 10/01/2009

   

4,614,875

   
Munimae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC
AMT
06/30/49 5.800%
 

10/14/2004

   

1,000,000

   
Rankin County Five Lakes Utility District
Series 1994
07/15/37 7.000%
 

10/02/2007

   

230,000

   
Resolution Trust Corp.
Pass-Through Certificates
Series 1993A
12/01/16 8.500%
 

11/12/1993

   

456,454

   
St. Johns County Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Glenmoor Project
Subordinated Series 2014B
01/01/49 2.500%
 

04/17/2014

   

   
Westridge Community Development District
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2005
05/01/37 0.000%
 

12/22/2005

   

2,650,000

   

(d)  Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At November 30, 2015, the value of these securities amounted to $4,260,290, which represents 0.49% of net assets.

(e)  Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.

(f)  Zero coupon bond.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

(g)  Variable rate security.

(h)  Security, or a portion thereof, has been purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(i)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at November 30, 2015.

Abbreviation Legend

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

AMT  Alternative Minimum Tax

BAN  Bond Anticipation Note

FNMA  Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA  Government National Mortgage Association

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

SGI  Syncora Guarantee, Inc.

Fair Value Measurements

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

>  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

>  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

>  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at November 30, 2015:

    Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
 
Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
 
Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 


Total ($)
 

Investments

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

811,630,453

     

     

811,630,453

   

Municipal Preferred Stocks

   

     

944,920

     

     

944,920

   

Municipal Short Term

   

     

4,398,194

     

     

4,398,194

   

Money Market Funds

   

32,246,367

     

     

     

32,246,367

   

Total Investments

   

32,246,367

     

816,973,567

     

     

849,219,934

   

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are valued based upon utilizing observable market inputs, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets and/or fund per share market values which are not considered publicly available.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $806,868,424)

 

$

849,219,934

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

598,590

   

Capital shares sold

   

2,853,573

   

Interest

   

14,593,186

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

6,370

   

Prepaid expenses

   

5,789

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

75,034

   

Other assets

   

15,346

   

Total assets

   

867,367,822

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

1,747,270

   

Capital shares purchased

   

691,132

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

3,173,040

   

Investment management fees

   

37,985

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

5,196

   

Transfer agent fees

   

130,157

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

69

   

Other expenses

   

35,410

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

75,034

   

Total liabilities

   

5,895,293

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

861,472,529

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

896,664,927

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

6,250,381

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(83,794,289

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

42,351,510

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

861,472,529

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

145,537,603

   

Shares outstanding

   

13,564,444

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.73

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

11.06

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

452,294

   

Shares outstanding

   

42,162

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.73

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

40,136,961

   

Shares outstanding

   

3,741,636

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.73

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

4,317,975

   

Shares outstanding

   

401,979

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.74

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

7,212,373

   

Shares outstanding

   

672,684

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.72

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

663,815,323

   

Shares outstanding

   

61,869,478

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.73

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.00%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

714

   

Interest

   

22,819,705

   

Total income

   

22,820,419

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

2,277,616

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

136,722

   

Class B

   

2,314

   

Class C

   

166,145

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

126,253

   

Class B

   

450

   

Class C

   

32,289

   

Class R4

   

2,949

   

Class R5

   

1,393

   

Class Z

   

614,818

   

Compensation of board members

   

16,684

   

Custodian fees

   

3,964

   

Printing and postage fees

   

23,067

   

Registration fees

   

57,171

   

Audit fees

   

12,458

   

Legal fees

   

15,282

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

205

   

Other

   

9,161

   

Total expenses

   

3,498,941

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(409,829

)

 

Fees waived by Distributor — Class C

   

(17,446

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(540

)

 

Total net expenses

   

3,071,126

   

Net investment income

   

19,749,293

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

1,916,584

   

Net realized gain

   

1,916,584

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

(1,187,974

)

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

   

(1,187,974

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

728,610

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

20,477,903

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

19,749,293

   

$

36,477,119

   

Net realized gain (loss)

   

1,916,584

     

(623,291

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(1,187,974

)

   

10,594,016

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

20,477,903

     

46,447,844

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(3,012,040

)

   

(5,592,712

)

 

Class B

   

(8,942

)

   

(24,142

)

 

Class C

   

(660,127

)

   

(1,007,374

)

 

Class R4

   

(73,579

)

   

(200,006

)

 

Class R5

   

(131,999

)

   

(334,876

)

 

Class Z

   

(15,353,594

)

   

(29,144,371

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(19,240,281

)

   

(36,303,481

)

 

Increase in net assets from capital stock activity

   

3,077,923

     

86,188,876

   

Total increase in net assets

   

4,315,545

     

96,333,239

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

857,156,984

     

760,823,745

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

861,472,529

   

$

857,156,984

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

6,250,381

   

$

5,741,369

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Six Months Ended November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended May 31, 2015

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(a)

   

3,523,972

     

37,569,027

     

8,525,197

     

91,272,394

   

Distributions reinvested

   

253,250

     

2,701,304

     

465,860

     

4,975,636

   

Redemptions

   

(4,261,466

)

   

(45,405,397

)

   

(6,672,098

)

   

(70,992,894

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(484,244

)

   

(5,135,066

)

   

2,318,959

     

25,255,136

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,323

     

24,700

     

5,531

     

59,009

   

Distributions reinvested

   

296

     

3,159

     

1,076

     

11,474

   

Redemptions(a)

   

(11,496

)

   

(122,094

)

   

(28,839

)

   

(307,153

)

 

Net decrease

   

(8,877

)

   

(94,235

)

   

(22,232

)

   

(236,670

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

952,820

     

10,170,069

     

1,450,137

     

15,484,440

   

Distributions reinvested

   

51,594

     

550,203

     

73,813

     

789,337

   

Redemptions

   

(304,358

)

   

(3,240,116

)

   

(371,078

)

   

(3,969,373

)

 

Net increase

   

700,056

     

7,480,156

     

1,152,872

     

12,304,404

   

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

253,498

     

2,706,997

     

814,813

     

8,693,911

   

Distributions reinvested

   

6,865

     

73,334

     

18,603

     

199,523

   

Redemptions

   

(251,784

)

   

(2,673,188

)

   

(674,164

)

   

(7,278,745

)

 

Net increase

   

8,579

     

107,143

     

159,252

     

1,614,689

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

732,814

     

7,814,676

     

1,256,786

     

13,496,976

   

Distributions reinvested

   

12,308

     

131,201

     

31,259

     

334,376

   

Redemptions

   

(436,138

)

   

(4,644,291

)

   

(1,664,359

)

   

(17,750,931

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

308,984

     

3,301,586

     

(376,314

)

   

(3,919,579

)

 

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

6,486,307

     

69,155,690

     

13,827,878

     

147,622,599

   

Distributions reinvested

   

302,355

     

3,224,617

     

547,977

     

5,858,071

   

Redemptions

   

(7,043,598

)

   

(74,961,968

)

   

(9,617,465

)

   

(102,309,774

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(254,936

)

   

(2,581,661

)

   

4,758,390

     

51,170,896

   

Total net increase

   

269,562

     

3,077,923

     

7,990,927

     

86,188,876

   

(a) Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value, beginning
of period
 

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

$

8.79

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.24

     

0.47

     

0.49

     

0.45

     

0.45

     

0.53

     

0.52

   
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss)
   

0.02

     

0.15

     

(0.16

)

   

0.22

     

0.88

     

(0.19

)

   

0.97

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.26

     

0.62

     

0.33

     

0.67

     

1.33

     

0.34

     

1.49

   
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.51

)

 
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.24

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.51

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.73

   

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

Total return

   

2.45

%

   

5.97

%

   

3.35

%

   

6.44

%

   

14.19

%

   

3.63

%

   

17.25

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.96

%(c)

   

0.95

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.96

%

   

0.96

%(c)

   

0.91

%

   

0.85

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.86

%(c)(e)

   

0.86

%(e)

   

0.86

%(e)

   

0.85

%(e)

   

0.80

%(c)(e)

   

0.85

%(e)

   

0.85

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

4.54

%(c)

   

4.44

%

   

4.87

%

   

4.17

%

   

4.92

%(c)

   

5.46

%

   

5.44

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

145,538

   

$

150,483

   

$

123,890

   

$

91,422

   

$

93,456

   

$

63,669

   

$

80,691

   

Portfolio turnover

   

4

%

   

7

%

   

12

%

   

9

%

   

9

%

   

23

%

   

18

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from July 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from June 30 to May 31.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

$

8.79

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

     

0.39

     

0.42

     

0.37

     

0.39

     

0.46

     

0.45

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.02

     

0.15

     

(0.17

)

   

0.22

     

0.87

     

(0.19

)

   

0.97

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

     

0.54

     

0.25

     

0.59

     

1.26

     

0.27

     

1.42

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.44

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.44

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.73

   

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

Total return

   

2.07

%

   

5.19

%

   

2.59

%

   

5.65

%

   

13.41

%

   

2.85

%

   

16.39

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.71

%(c)

   

1.70

%

   

1.71

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.72

%(c)

   

1.65

%

   

1.60

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.61

%(c)(e)

   

1.61

%(e)

   

1.62

%(e)

   

1.60

%(e)

   

1.55

%(c)(e)

   

1.60

%(e)

   

1.60

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

3.80

%(c)

   

3.70

%

   

4.13

%

   

3.41

%

   

4.24

%(c)

   

4.69

%

   

4.72

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

452

   

$

547

   

$

774

   

$

1,217

   

$

2,142

   

$

3,052

   

$

5,995

   

Portfolio turnover

   

4

%

   

7

%

   

12

%

   

9

%

   

9

%

   

23

%

   

18

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from July 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from June 30 to May 31.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

$

8.79

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.40

     

0.43

     

0.38

     

0.40

     

0.48

     

0.46

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.01

     

0.15

     

(0.16

)

   

0.22

     

0.88

     

(0.20

)

   

0.97

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

     

0.55

     

0.27

     

0.60

     

1.28

     

0.28

     

1.43

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.43

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.45

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.43

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.45

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.73

   

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

Total return

   

2.12

%

   

5.31

%

   

2.73

%

   

5.81

%

   

13.56

%

   

3.01

%

   

16.55

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.71

%(c)

   

1.70

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.71

%

   

1.71

%(c)

   

1.66

%

   

1.60

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.51

%(c)(e)

   

1.49

%(e)

   

1.46

%(e)

   

1.45

%(e)

   

1.40

%(c)(e)

   

1.45

%(e)

   

1.45

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

3.89

%(c)

   

3.79

%

   

4.26

%

   

3.57

%

   

4.30

%(c)

   

4.88

%

   

4.85

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

40,137

   

$

32,575

   

$

19,946

   

$

14,684

   

$

12,525

   

$

8,509

   

$

9,288

   

Portfolio turnover

   

4

%

   

7

%

   

12

%

   

9

%

   

9

%

   

23

%

   

18

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from July 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from June 30 to May 31.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class R4

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.72

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.73

   

$

10.77

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.26

     

0.49

     

0.52

     

0.10

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.01

     

0.15

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.05

)(b)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.27

     

0.64

     

0.34

     

0.05

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.74

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.73

   

Total return

   

2.55

%

   

6.18

%

   

3.53

%

   

0.50

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.75

%(d)

   

0.76

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.71

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.66

%(d)(f)

   

0.66

%(f)

   

0.65

%(f)

   

0.68

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

4.72

%(d)

   

4.65

%

   

5.09

%

   

4.54

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4,318

   

$

4,218

   

$

2,476

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

4

%

   

7

%

   

12

%

   

9

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from March 19, 2013 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class R5

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.70

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.71

   

$

10.75

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.26

     

0.50

     

0.52

     

0.28

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.01

     

0.15

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.06

)(b)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.27

     

0.65

     

0.35

     

0.22

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.26

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.26

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.72

   

$

10.70

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.71

   

Total return

   

2.59

%

   

6.27

%

   

3.64

%

   

2.05

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.62

%(d)

   

0.61

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.61

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.58

%(d)

   

0.58

%

   

0.57

%

   

0.61

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

4.85

%(d)

   

4.67

%

   

5.21

%

   

4.76

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

7,212

   

$

3,893

   

$

7,807

   

$

509

   

Portfolio turnover

   

4

%

   

7

%

   

12

%

   

9

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Year Ended June 30,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value, beginning
of period
 

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

$

8.79

   
Income from investment
operations:
 

Net investment income

   

0.26

     

0.49

     

0.51

     

0.47

     

0.47

     

0.55

     

0.54

   
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss)
   

0.01

     

0.15

     

(0.16

)

   

0.22

     

0.88

     

(0.19

)

   

0.97

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.27

     

0.64

     

0.35

     

0.69

     

1.35

     

0.36

     

1.51

   
Less distributions to
shareholders:
 

Net investment income

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.53

)

 
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.25

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.53

)

 
Net asset value,
end of period
 

$

10.73

   

$

10.71

   

$

10.56

   

$

10.72

   

$

10.49

   

$

9.60

   

$

9.77

   

Total return

   

2.55

%

   

6.19

%

   

3.56

%

   

6.65

%

   

14.39

%

   

3.82

%

   

17.48

%

 
Ratios to average
net assets(b)
 

Total gross expenses

   

0.76

%(c)

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.76

%(c)

   

0.71

%

   

0.65

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.66

%(c)(e)

   

0.66

%(e)

   

0.67

%(e)

   

0.65

%(e)

   

0.60

%(c)(e)

   

0.65

%(e)

   

0.65

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

4.75

%(c)

   

4.64

%

   

5.07

%

   

4.37

%

   

5.12

%(c)

   

5.68

%

   

5.64

%

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

663,815

   

$

665,442

   

$

605,931

   

$

849,332

   

$

830,124

   

$

641,387

   

$

668,875

   

Portfolio turnover

   

4

%

   

7

%

   

12

%

   

9

%

   

9

%

   

23

%

   

18

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from July 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from June 30 to May 31.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(e)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.00% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund's Portfolio of Investments.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue

discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its tax exempt and taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)

In May 2015, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). ASU No. 2015-07 changes the disclosure requirements for investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees

Effective October 1, 2015, the Fund entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as

administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.54% to 0.34% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended November 30, 2015 was 0.54% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Prior to October 1, 2015, the Fund paid the Investment Manager an annual fee for advisory services under an Investment Management Services Agreement and a separate annual fee for administrative and accounting services under an Administrative Services Agreement. For the period from June 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, the investment advisory services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $1,326,979, and the administrative services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $192,012.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. These Board members may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets, and all amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund is allocated a portion of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer based on relative net assets of the Trust.

Transfer Agency Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of

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the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., for which the Transfer Agent receives a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the six months ended November 30, 2015, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.19

%

 

Class B

   

0.19

   

Class C

   

0.19

   

Class R4

   

0.18

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class Z

   

0.19

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended November 30, 2015, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $540.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or

servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.20% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund, respectively.

The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of the distribution fee for Class C shares so that the distribution fee does not exceed 0.65% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Distributor at any time.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $90,437 for Class A and $3,756 for Class C shares for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

    October 1, 2015
through
September 30, 2016
  Prior to
October 1, 2015
 

Class A

   

0.86

%

   

0.88

%

 

Class B

   

1.61

     

1.63

   

Class C

   

1.61

     

1.63

   

Class R4

   

0.66

     

0.68

   

Class R5

   

0.57

     

0.60

   

Class Z

   

0.66

     

0.68

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign

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transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend and interest expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to October 1, 2015, the Fund's expense ratio was subject to a voluntary expense reimbursement arrangement pursuant to which fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed (excluding certain fees and expenses immediately described above), so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the annual rates of 0.86% for Class A, 1.61% for Class B, 1.61% for Class C, 0.66% for Class R4, 0.58% for Class R5 and 0.66% for Class Z.

Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods. Class C distribution fees waived by the Distributor, as discussed above, are in addition to the waiver/reimbursement under these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements.

Note 4. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

At November 30, 2015, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $806,868,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

65,247,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(22,895,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

42,352,000

   

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of May 31, 2015, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on

investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

Year of Expiration

 

Amount ($)

 

2016

   

5,694,295

   

2017

   

17,741,445

   

2018

   

35,721,468

   

2019

   

4,244,605

   

No expiration — short-term

   

1,742,150

   

No expiration — long-term

   

15,182,852

   

Total

   

80,326,815

   

Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. The Fund has elected to treat post-October capital losses of $4,149,803 at May 31, 2015 as arising on June 1, 2015.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $44,337,956 and $31,865,588, respectively, for the six months ended November 30, 2015. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.

Note 6. Line of Credit

The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Effective December 8, 2015, Citibank, N.A. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. joined JPMorgan

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Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan) as lead of a syndicate of banks under the credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, that permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. Prior to December 8, 2015, JPMorgan was the sole lead bank under the credit facility agreement that permitted borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above with the exception of the commitment fee which was charged at a rate of 0.075% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Note 7. Significant Risks

Shareholder Concentration Risk

At November 30, 2015, one unaffiliated shareholder of record owned 60.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid or more liquid positions, resulting in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid or illiquid securities. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.

High-Yield Securities Risk

Securities rated below investment grade (commonly called "high-yield" or "junk" bonds) and unrated securities of comparable quality expose the Fund to a greater risk of loss of principal and income than a fund that invests solely or primarily in investment grade securities. In addition, these investments have greater price fluctuations, are less liquid and are more likely to experience a default than higher-rated securities. High-yield securities are considered to be predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest and repay principal.

Note 8. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Note 6

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above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 9. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the SEC on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a

material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

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COLUMBIA HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL FUND

BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT

On June 10, 2015, the Board of Trustees (the Board) and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) (the Independent Trustees) of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust) unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) with respect to Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund (the Fund), a series of the Trust. The Board and the Independent Trustees also unanimously approved an agreement (the Management Agreement and, together with the Advisory Agreement, the Agreements) combining the Advisory Agreement and the Fund's existing administrative services agreement (the Administrative Services Agreement) in a single agreement. The Board and the Independent Trustees approved the restatement of the Advisory Agreement with the Management Agreement to be effective for the Fund on October 1, 2015. As detailed below, the Board's Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the Committee) and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager and others before determining to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Agreements, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 3, 2015, April 29, 2015 and June 9, 2015 and at Board meetings held on March 4, 2015 and June 10, 2015. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Agreements at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Trust and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected portfolio managers of the funds the Trustees oversee and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 9, 2015, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 10, 2015, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.

The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:

•  Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;

•  Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;

•  The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through September 30, 2016 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed a specified annual rate, as a percentage of the Fund's net assets;

•  The terms and conditions of the Agreements;

•  The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement1 and agreements with respect to the provision of distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund;

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•  Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Agreements, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;

•  Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;

•  Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;

•  Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and

•  The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Agreements

The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Agreements and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board also determined that the nature and level of the services to be provided under the Management Agreement would not decrease relative to the services provided under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.

The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund and coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Agreements, the Committee and the Board considered that these services were provided to the Fund, rather than directly to Fund shareholders. The Committee and the Board accordingly affirmed, after considering various other matters, including the potential benefits to the Fund and its shareholders of the Independent Trustees' important role as pre-suit gatekeepers with respect to claims that they may determine are meritless or contrary to the Fund's best interests, that it was not the intention of the Board or the Investment Manager that there be any third-party beneficiaries of the Agreements. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Agreements supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

1 Like the Advisory Agreement, the Administrative Services Agreement terminated with respect to the Fund once the Management Agreement became effective for the Fund.

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Investment Performance

The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons. Although the Fund's performance lagged that of a relevant peer group for certain (although not necessarily all) periods, the Committee and the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant continuation of the Advisory Agreement and approval of the Management Agreement. Those factors included one or more of the following: (i) that the Fund's performance, although lagging in certain recent periods, was stronger over the longer term; (ii) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund's investment strategy and policies and that the Fund was performing within a reasonable range of expectations, given those investment decisions, market conditions and the Fund's investment strategy; (iii) that the Fund's performance was competitive when compared to other relevant performance benchmarks or peer groups; and (iv) that the Investment Manager had taken or was taking steps designed to help improve the Fund's investment performance, including, but not limited to, replacing portfolio managers, enhancing the resources supporting the portfolio managers, or modifying investment strategies.

The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2014, the Fund's performance was in the sixtieth, forty-ninth and thirty-eighth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-, three- and five- year periods, respectively.

The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement and the approval of the Management Agreement.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses

The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered that the proposed management fee would not exceed the sum of the fee rates payable under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that, as of December 31, 2014, the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are ranked in the first and second quintiles, respectively, (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.

The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by the Investment Manager for sub-advisory services

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provided to comparable unaffiliated funds. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory/management fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the approval of the Management Agreement and continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Costs of Services Provided and Profitability

The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs the Investment Manager and its affiliates incur in connection with the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund.

The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2014 to profitability levels realized in 2013. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale

The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory and management fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.

In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Other Benefits to the Investment Manager

The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits

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of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.

Conclusion

The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

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SEMIANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2015

COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND




PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Shareholder,

Today's investors are typically focused on outcomes, like living a certain retirement lifestyle, paying for college education or building a legacy. But in today's complex global investment landscape, even simple goals are not easily achieved.

At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we aspire to help satisfy five core needs of today's investors:

n  Generate an appropriate stream of income in retirement

Traditional approaches to generating income may not provide the diversification benefits they once did, and they may actually introduce unwanted risk in today's market. To seek to improve your potential to live comfortably long term, we endeavor to pursue investments that explore less traveled paths to income.

n  Navigate a changing interest rate environment

Today's uncertain market environment includes the prospect of a rise in interest rates. Blending traditional investments with non-traditional or alternative products may help protect your wealth during periods of volatility. We can attempt to help strengthen your portfolio with agile products designed to take on the market's ups and downs.

n  Maximize after-tax returns

In an environment where what you keep may be more important than what you earn, municipal bonds can help mitigate high tax burdens while providing potentially attractive yields. Our state and federal tax-exempt products are aimed at helping investors manage risk, minimize the fluctuation of capital and grow wealth on a more tax-efficient basis.

n  Grow assets to achieve financial goals

We believe that finding and protecting growth comes from a disciplined security selection process designed to create excess return. Our goal is to provide investment solutions built to help you face today's market challenges and grow your assets at each crossroad of your journey.

n  Ease the impact of volatile markets

Despite a bull market run that has benefited many investors over the past several years, it's important to remember the lessons of 2008 and the value that a well-diversified portfolio may provide through times of market volatility. We are here to help you hold onto the savings you have worked tirelessly to amass, and to provide you the best opportunity to maintain your standard of living regardless of market conditions.

Find out today how we can help you confidently invest to realize your dreams. Please visit us at blog.columbiathreadneedleus.com/our-best-ideas to learn more about our unique investment solutions.

The world is constantly changing, but our priority remains the same: to help you secure your finances, meet your goals and achieve success. Thank you for your continued investment with us.

Sincerely,

Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

6

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

14

   

Statement of Operations

   

17

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

18

   

Financial Highlights

   

20

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

29

   

Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement

   

45

   

Important Information About This Report

   

49

   

Fund Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

 

 

  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

n  Columbia Adaptive Risk Allocation Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned -3.74% excluding sales charges for the six-month period that ended November 30, 2015.

n  During the same time period, the Fund underperformed its Blended Benchmark, which returned -3.61%, and the Citi Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index, which returned 0.01%.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended November 30, 2015)

   

Inception

  6 Months
Cumulative
 

1 Year

 

Life

 

Class A

 

06/19/12

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

-3.74

     

-3.77

     

2.41

   

Including sales charges

           

-9.27

     

-9.29

     

0.67

   

Class C

 

06/19/12

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

-4.11

     

-4.50

     

1.62

   

Including sales charges

           

-5.07

     

-5.44

     

1.62

   

Class K

 

06/19/12

   

-3.63

     

-3.66

     

2.50

   

Class R

 

06/19/12

   

-3.76

     

-3.95

     

2.17

   

Class R4*

 

10/01/14

   

-3.53

     

-3.43

     

2.51

   

Class R5

 

06/19/12

   

-3.52

     

-3.41

     

2.75

   

Class W

 

06/19/12

   

-3.63

     

-3.67

     

2.47

   

Class Y*

 

10/01/14

   

-3.52

     

-3.40

     

2.55

   

Class Z

 

06/19/12

   

-3.62

     

-3.52

     

2.66

   

Blended Benchmark

           

-3.61

     

-2.71

     

5.98

   

Citi Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index

           

0.01

     

0.02

     

0.04

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us or calling 800.345.6611.

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us/investment-products/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The Blended Benchmark, a weighted custom composite established by the Investment Manager, consists of a 60% weighting of the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index (Net) and a 40% weighting of the Barclays Global Aggregate Index. The MSCI ACWI All Cap Index captures large, mid, small and micro cap representation across 23 developed markets countries and large, mid and small cap representation across 23 emerging markets countries. The Barclays Global Aggregate Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the global investment-grade fixed-rate debt markets.

The Citi Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index that represents the performance of three-month Treasury bills and reflects reinvestment of all distributions and changes in market prices.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Alternative Investment Funds

   

5.6

   

Equity Funds

   

7.1

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

1.9

   

Foreign Government Obligations

   

4.8

   

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

   

20.3

   

Money Market Funds(a)

   

49.0

   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

   

4.7

   

U.S. Government & Agency Obligations

   

0.5

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   

6.1

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

(a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds (amounting to $214.4 million) which have been segregated to cover obligations related to the Fund's investment in derivatives which provides exposure to multiple markets. For a description of the Fund's investments in derivatives, see Investments in Derivatives following the Portfolio of Investments, and Note 2 to the financial statements.

Market Exposure By Asset Class Categories (%)(a)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Equity Assets

   

32.0

   

Inflation-Hedging Assets

   

29.5

   

Spread Assets

   

35.9

   

Interest Rate Assets

   

35.3

   

(a) Percentages are based upon net assets. The percentages do not equal 100% due to the effects of leverage within the Fund's portfolio. Leverage exists when the Fund purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing cash in an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction. The Fund's portfolio composition and its market exposure are subject to change. Inflation-Hedging Assets may include, but are not limited to, direct or indirect investments in commodity-related investments, including certain types of commodities-linked derivatives and notes, and U.S. and non-U.S. inflation-linked bonds. Interest Rate Assets generally include fixed-income securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. governments. Spread Assets generally include any other fixed-income securities.

Portfolio Management

Jeffrey Knight, CFA

Beth Vanney, CFA

Joshua Kutin, CFA*

Toby Nangle

Orhan Imer, Ph.D. CFA

*Effective October 1, 2015, Mr. Kutin was named a Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

June 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015

    Account Value at the Beginning of
the Period ($)
  Account Value at the End of the
Period ($)
  Expenses Paid During the
Period ($)
  Fund's Annualized
Expense Ratio (%)
 
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Class A

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

962.60

     

1,019.97

     

5.21

     

5.36

     

1.05

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

958.90

     

1,016.12

     

8.96

     

9.22

     

1.81

   

Class K

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

963.70

     

1,020.57

     

4.62

     

4.75

     

0.93

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

962.40

     

1,018.65

     

6.50

     

6.68

     

1.31

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

964.70

     

1,021.23

     

3.97

     

4.09

     

0.80

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

964.80

     

1,021.73

     

3.48

     

3.58

     

0.70

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

963.70

     

1,019.97

     

5.21

     

5.36

     

1.05

   

Class Y

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

964.80

     

1,021.94

     

3.28

     

3.37

     

0.66

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

963.80

     

1,021.23

     

3.97

     

4.09

     

0.80

   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES (continued)

(Unaudited)

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or to reimburse certain expenses until September 30, 2016, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Fund's Board, such that net expenses, subject to applicable exclusions, will not exceed 1.24% for Class A, 1.99% for Class C, 1.17% for Class K, 1.49% for Class R, 0.99% for Class R4, 0.92% for Class R5, 1.24% for Class W, 0.87% for Class Y, and 0.99% for Class Z. Any amounts waived will not be reimbursed by the Fund. This change was effective October 1, 2015. If this change had been in place for the entire six month period ended November 30, 2015, the actual expenses paid would have been $5.51 for Class A, $9.21 for Class C, $5.16 for Class K, $6.75 for Class R, $4.27 for Class R4, $3.92 for Class R5, $5.51 for Class W, $3.67 for Class Y and $4.27 for Class Z; and the hypothetical expenses paid would have been $5.67 for Class A, $9.48 for Class C, $5.31 for Class K, $6.94 for Class R, $4.39 for Class R4, $4.04 for Class R5, $5.67 for Class W, $3.78 for Class Y and $4.39 for Class Z.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Equity Funds 7.2%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

GLOBAL REAL ESTATE 7.2%

 
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund,
Class I Shares(a)
   

1,984,914

     

31,044,049

   
Total Equity Funds
(Cost: $31,784,932)
       

31,044,049

   

Alternative Investment Funds 5.7%

Columbia Commodity Strategy Fund,
Class I Shares(a)(b)
   

4,706,346

     

24,237,684

   
Total Alternative Investment Funds
(Cost: $29,752,276)
       

24,237,684

   

Exchange-Traded Funds 2.0%

PowerShares DB Gold Fund(b)

   

108,000

     

3,765,960

   

iShares MSCI Canada ETF

   

201,700

     

4,693,559

   
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $8,955,696)
       

8,459,519

   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Agency 4.8%

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Federal National Mortgage Association(c)
12/16/30
   

2.500

%

           

3,750,000

     

3,798,633

   

12/10/45

   

3.500

%

           

3,750,000

     

3,883,887

   

12/10/45

   

4.000

%

           

3,000,000

     

3,182,695

   

12/10/45

   

5.000

%

           

4,950,000

     

5,459,386

   
Government National Mortgage Association(c)
12/17/45
   

3.500

%

           

4,200,000

     

4,379,812

   
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Agency
(Cost: $20,698,424)
               

20,704,413

   

Inflation-Indexed Bonds(d) 20.7%

FRANCE 2.4%

 
France Government Bond OAT
07/25/24
   

0.250

%

 

EUR

       

8,124,800

     

9,357,525

   
France Government Bond OAT
07/25/40
   

1.800

%

 

EUR

       

744,250

     

1,136,119

   

Total

         

10,493,644

 

Inflation-Indexed Bonds(d) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

GERMANY 0.9%

 
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesobligation
Inflation-Linked Bond
04/15/18
   

0.750

%

 

EUR

       

2,656,275

     

2,903,717

   
Deutsche Bundesrepublik Inflation-Linked Bond
04/15/23
   

0.100

%

 

EUR

       

672,880

     

767,593

   

Total

               

3,671,310

   

ITALY 1.1%

 
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro(e)
09/15/19
   

2.350

%

 

EUR

       

664,038

     

776,049

   

09/15/21

   

2.100

%

 

EUR

       

649,896

     

777,422

   

09/15/24

   

2.350

%

 

EUR

       

653,068

     

814,599

   

09/15/26

   

3.100

%

 

EUR

       

318,075

     

429,695

   

09/15/41

   

2.550

%

 

EUR

       

1,520,722

     

2,061,336

   

Total

               

4,859,101

   

NEW ZEALAND 0.5%

 
New Zealand Government Bond(e)
09/20/25
   

2.000

%

 

NZD

       

3,092,743

     

2,009,967

   

SWEDEN 0.1%

 
Sweden Inflation-Linked Bond
06/01/25
   

1.000

%

 

SEK

       

2,998,265

     

401,751

   

UNITED KINGDOM 4.4%

 
United Kingdom Gilt Inflation-Linked Bond(e)
03/22/29
   

0.125

%

 

GBP

       

3,280,350

     

5,542,980

   

03/22/34

   

0.750

%

 

GBP

       

950,207

     

1,850,290

   

03/22/44

   

0.125

%

 

GBP

       

4,818,960

     

9,314,047

   

03/22/52

   

0.250

%

 

GBP

       

1,072,530

     

2,350,169

   

Total

               

19,057,486

   

UNITED STATES 11.3%

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond
04/15/19
   

0.125

%

           

9,139,230

     

9,112,690

   

01/15/21

   

1.125

%

           

7,886,115

     

8,189,237

   

01/15/22

   

0.125

%

           

7,621,925

     

7,442,490

   

01/15/24

   

0.625

%

           

5,863,735

     

5,853,198

   

01/15/25

   

2.375

%

           

2,840,243

     

3,266,131

   

01/15/27

   

2.375

%

           

2,359,820

     

2,765,567

   

01/15/29

   

2.500

%

           

443,308

     

534,013

   

02/15/42

   

0.750

%

           

3,317,076

     

2,971,330

   

02/15/43

   

0.625

%

           

4,139,760

     

3,572,485

   

02/15/45

   

0.750

%

           

5,052,300

     

4,490,429

   

Total

               

48,197,570

   
Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds
(Cost: $92,869,422)
               

88,690,829

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

U.S. Treasury Obligations 6.3%

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
U.S. Treasury
04/30/16
   

0.375

%

           

6,000,000

     

5,999,532

   

10/31/18

   

1.750

%

           

3,650,000

     

3,706,889

   

12/31/19

   

1.125

%

           

5,400,000

     

5,315,836

   

01/31/20

   

1.375

%

           

1,800,000

     

1,787,555

   

02/15/21

   

3.625

%

           

1,800,000

     

1,967,062

   

02/28/21

   

2.000

%

           

875,000

     

885,903

   

08/15/23

   

2.500

%

           

375,000

     

386,851

   

08/15/26

   

6.750

%

           

875,000

     

1,248,173

   

08/15/27

   

6.375

%

           

750,000

     

1,060,488

   

11/15/40

   

4.250

%

           

875,000

     

1,084,761

   

02/15/42

   

3.125

%

           

1,750,000

     

1,810,361

   

08/15/43

   

3.625

%

           

1,375,000

     

1,552,944

   
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost: $26,621,220)
               

26,806,355

   

U.S. Government & Agency Obligations 0.5%

Government National Mortgage Association(c)
12/17/45
   

3.500

%

           

1,950,000

     

2,036,569

   
Total U.S. Government & Agency Obligations
(Cost: $2,031,580)
               

2,036,569

   

Foreign Government Obligations(d) 4.9%

BELGIUM 0.7%

 
Belgium Government Bond(e)
06/22/24
   

2.600

%

 

EUR

       

2,500,000

     

3,085,390

   

Foreign Government Obligations(d) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

JAPAN 1.7%

 
Japan Government 30-Year Bond
09/20/44
   

1.700

%

 

JPY

       

850,000,000

     

7,450,930

   

MEXICO 0.5%

 
Mexican Bonos
06/10/21
   

6.500

%

 

MXN

       

30,000,000

     

1,891,998

   

SPAIN 2.0%

 
Spain Government Bond(e)
01/31/22
   

5.850

%

 

EUR

       

6,250,000

     

8,590,330

   
Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost: $21,463,753)
               

21,018,648

   

Money Market Funds 50.1%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.184%(a)(f)
   

214,460,311

     

214,460,311

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $214,460,311)
       

214,460,311

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $448,637,614)
       

437,458,377

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(9,538,252

)

 

Net Assets

       

427,920,125

   

At November 30, 2015, cash totaling $11,193,912 was pledged as collateral.

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at November 30, 2015

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

Barclays

 

12/17/2015

   

28,775,000

   

EUR

   

30,921,356

   

USD

   

502,452

     

   

Barclays

 

12/17/2015

   

4,250,000

   

TRY

   

1,467,126

   

USD

   

15,336

     

   

Barclays

 

12/17/2015

   

1,440,761

   

USD

   

4,250,000

   

TRY

   

11,029

     

   

Citi

 

12/17/2015

   

3,000,000

   

AUD

   

2,107,431

   

USD

   

     

(60,310

)

 

Citi

 

12/17/2015

   

7,400,000

   

CAD

   

5,561,192

   

USD

   

20,009

     

   

Citi

 

12/17/2015

   

1,300,000,000

   

JPY

   

10,589,769

   

USD

   

22,396

     

   

Citi

 

12/17/2015

   

2,500,000

   

SGD

   

1,757,428

   

USD

   

     

(13,982

)

 

Citi

 

12/17/2015

   

105,372

   

USD

   

150,000

   

AUD

   

3,015

     

   

Citi

 

12/17/2015

   

1,217,859

   

USD

   

150,000,000

   

JPY

   

1,454

     

   

Credit Suisse

 

12/17/2015

   

5,500,000

   

DKK

   

792,628

   

USD

   

13,116

     

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at November 30, 2015 (continued)

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

HSBC

 

12/17/2015

   

5,500,000

   

BRL

   

1,433,412

   

USD

   

18,597

     

   

HSBC

 

12/17/2015

   

1,063,613,000

   

JPY

   

8,637,590

   

USD

   

     

(8,252

)

 

HSBC

 

12/17/2015

   

2,500,000

   

NOK

   

288,295

   

USD

   

688

     

   

HSBC

 

12/17/2015

   

18,300,000

   

SEK

   

2,098,009

   

USD

   

     

(1,603

)

 

HSBC

 

12/17/2015

   

1,438,661

   

USD

   

5,500,000

   

BRL

   

     

(23,847

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

18,829,700

   

GBP

   

28,331,920

   

USD

   

     

(30,014

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

38,000,000

   

HKD

   

4,903,669

   

USD

   

2,274

     

   

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

50,211,000

   

MXN

   

2,986,634

   

USD

   

     

(38,767

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

1,484,164

   

USD

   

25,000,000

   

MXN

   

22,180

     

   

UBS

 

12/17/2015

   

4,670,000

   

CHF

   

4,647,044

   

USD

   

101,824

     

   

UBS

 

12/17/2015

   

14,600,000

   

EUR

   

15,689,452

   

USD

   

255,358

     

   

UBS

 

12/17/2015

   

2,485,000

   

NZD

   

1,616,493

   

USD

   

     

(17,407

)

 

Total

                       

989,728

     

(194,182

)

 

Futures Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Long Futures Contracts Outstanding

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

AUST 3YR BOND FUT

   

70

   

AUD

       

5,633,531

   

12/2015

   

     

(46,319

)

 

CAN 10YR BOND FUT

   

10

   

CAD

       

1,039,500

   

03/2016

   

4,786

     

   

DAX INDEX FUTURE

   

15

   

EUR

       

4,508,232

   

12/2015

   

239,864

     

   
EURO BUXL 30Y BND    

24

   

EUR

       

3,929,351

   

03/2016

   

     

(3,492

)

 

Euro-BTP Future

   

62

   

EUR

       

9,232,427

   

12/2015

   

510,316

     

   
EURO-BUND FUTURE    

3

   

EUR

       

507,493

   

03/2016

   

2,197

     

   

Euro-OAT Future

   

69

   

EUR

       

11,108,796

   

03/2016

   

54,327

     

   

LONG GILT FUTURE

   

61

   

GBP

       

10,816,095

   

03/2016

   

49,499

     

   

mini MSCI EAFE

   

522

   

USD

       

45,518,400

   

12/2015

   

909,716

     

   

mini MSCI EAFE

   

68

   

USD

       

5,929,600

   

12/2015

   

     

(49,113

)

 

mini MSCI Emg Mkt

   

360

   

USD

       

14,760,000

   

12/2015

   

118,451

     

   

S&P500 EMINI FUT

   

559

   

USD

       

58,130,410

   

12/2015

   

3,625,353

     

   

S&P500 EMINI FUT

   

32

   

USD

       

3,327,680

   

12/2015

   

     

(399

)

 

Short Euro-BTP Fut

   

20

   

EUR

       

2,383,999

   

12/2015

   

19,203

     

   

US 10YR NOTE (CBT)

   

396

   

USD

       

50,069,250

   

03/2016

   

126,131

     

   

US 5YR NOTE (CBT)

   

50

   

USD

       

5,933,984

   

03/2016

   

4,592

     

   

US LONG BOND(CBT)

   

17

   

USD

       

2,618,000

   

03/2016

   

14,844

     

   

US ULTRA BOND(CBT)

   

91

   

USD

       

14,417,812

   

03/2016

   

110,031

     

   

Total

           

249,864,560

         

5,789,310

     

(99,323

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Short Futures Contracts Outstanding

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
EURO-BOBL FUTURE    

(14

)

 

EUR

       

(1,946,735

)

 

03/2016

   

     

(3,298

)

 
EURO-BUND FUTURE    

(18

)

 

EUR

       

(3,044,955

)

 

03/2016

   

     

(13,049

)

 

LONG GILT FUTURE

   

(19

)

 

GBP

       

(3,368,948

)

 

03/2016

   

     

(12,577

)

 

US 10YR NOTE (CBT)

   

(45

)

 

USD

       

(5,689,688

)

 

03/2016

   

     

(14,144

)

 

US 5YR NOTE (CBT)

   

(35

)

 

USD

       

(4,153,789

)

 

03/2016

   

     

(3,348

)

 

US ULTRA BOND(CBT)

   

(21

)

 

USD

       

(3,327,188

)

 

03/2016

   

     

(25,467

)

 

Total

           

(21,531,303

)

       

     

(71,883

)

 

Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015
Sell Protection

Counterparty

  Reference
Entity
  Expiration
Date
  Receive
Fixed
Rate (%)
  Implied
Credit
Spread (%)**
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Market
Value ($)
  Unamortized
Premium
(Paid)
Received ($)
  Periodic
Payments
Receivable
(Payable)
($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation
($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation
($)
 
Citi
 
 
 
  Markit CDX
Emerging Markets
Index, Series 24
Version 2
  12/20/2020
 
 
 
  1.000
 
 
 
  3.29
 
 
 
  4,900,000
 
 
 
  (502,672
 
 
 

)

  480,627
 
 
 
  9,664
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (12,381
 
 
 

)

 
Morgan
Stanley*
 
 
  Markit CDX
North America
High Yield Index,
Series 25 Version 1
  12/20/2020
 
 
 
  5.000
 
 
 
  4.49
 
 
 
  20,000,000
 
 
 
  (244,325
 
 
 

)

 
 
 
 
  197,222
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (47,103
 
 
 

)

 
Morgan
Stanley*
 
 
 
  Markit CDX
North America
Investment Grade
Index, Series 25
Version 1
  12/20/2020
 
 
 
 
  1.000
 
 
 
 
  0.84
 
 
 
 
  20,000,000
 
 
 
 
  (25,781
 
 
 
 

)

 
 
 
 
 
  39,444
 
 
 
 
  13,663
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total

                                   

13,663

     

(59,484

)

 

* Centrally cleared swap contract

**Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate or sovereign issues as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Total Return Swap Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Counterparty

 

Fund Receives

 

Fund Pays

  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Currency
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
Goldman Sachs
 
 
 
 
  Total return on
iShares iBoxx
High Yield
Corporate
Bond ETF
  Floating rate
based on
3-month USD
LIBOR-BBA
minus 1.85%
  12/4/2015
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  19,169,080
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (582,652
 
 
 
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
 
 
 
 
  Total return on
iShares iBoxx
High Yield
Corporate
Bond ETF
  Floating rate
based on
3-month USD
LIBOR-BBA
minus 2.00%
  12/7/2015
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  15,014,486
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (703,047
 
 
 
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
 
 
 
 
  Total return on
iShares iBoxx
Investment Grade
Corporate
Bond ETF
  Floating rate
based on
3-month USD
LIBOR-BBA
 
  12/7/2015
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  10,002,508
 
 
 
 
  25,515
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Morgan Stanley
 
 
 
 
  Total return on
iShares JPMorgan
USD Emerging
Markets Index
 
  Floating rate
based on
3-month USD
LIBOR-BBA
minus 3.50%
  1/15/2016
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  27,503,993
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  (217,860
 
 
 
 

)

 

Total

                       

25,515

     

(1,503,559

)

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company's outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended November 30, 2015 are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From
Sales ($)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss) ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Capital Gain
Distributions ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Commodity Strategy
Fund, Class I Shares
   

31,846,778

     

16,535,000

     

(18,871,000

)

   

241,498

     

29,752,276

     

     

     

24,237,684

   
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund,
Class I Shares
   

37,009,010

     

1,553,696

     

(6,291,000

)

   

(486,774

)

   

31,784,932

     

1,170,563

     

383,133

     

31,044,049

   

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

160,877,769

     

278,917,560

     

(225,335,018

)

   

     

214,460,311

     

     

158,680

     

214,460,311

   

Total

   

229,733,557

     

297,006,256

     

(250,497,018

)

   

(245,276

)

   

275,997,519

     

1,170,563

     

541,813

     

269,742,044

   

(b)  Non-income producing investment.

(c)  Security, or a portion thereof, has been purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(d)  Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted.

(e)  Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At November 30, 2015, the value of these securities amounted to $37,602,274 or 8.79% of net assets.

(f)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at November 30, 2015.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Currency Legend

AUD   Australian Dollar

BRL   Brazilian Real

CAD   Canadian Dollar

CHF   Swiss Franc

DKK   Danish Krone

EUR   Euro

GBP   British Pound

HKD   Hong Kong Dollar

JPY   Japanese Yen

MXN   Mexican Peso

NOK   Norwegian Krone

NZD   New Zealand Dollar

SEK   Swedish Krona

SGD   Singapore Dollar

TRY   Turkish Lira

USD   US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

>  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

>  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

>  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at November 30, 2015:

    Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant Unobservable
Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Investments

 

Equity Funds

   

31,044,049

     

     

     

31,044,049

   

Alternative Investment Funds

   

24,237,684

     

     

     

24,237,684

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

8,459,519

     

     

     

8,459,519

   
Residential Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Agency
   

     

20,704,413

     

     

20,704,413

   

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

   

     

88,690,829

     

     

88,690,829

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   

26,806,355

     

     

     

26,806,355

   

U.S. Government & Agency Obligations

   

     

2,036,569

     

     

2,036,569

   

Foreign Government Obligations

   

     

21,018,648

     

     

21,018,648

   

Money Market Funds

   

     

214,460,311

     

     

214,460,311

   

Total Investments

   

90,547,607

     

346,910,770

     

     

437,458,377

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

989,728

     

     

989,728

   

Futures Contracts

   

5,789,310

     

     

     

5,789,310

   

Swap Contracts

   

     

39,178

     

     

39,178

   

Liabilities

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

(194,182

)

   

     

(194,182

)

 

Futures Contracts

   

(171,206

)

   

     

     

(171,206

)

 

Swap Contracts

   

     

(1,563,043

)

   

     

(1,563,043

)

 

Total

   

96,165,711

     

346,182,451

     

     

442,348,162

   

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are valued based upon utilizing observable market inputs, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets and/or fund per share market values which are not considered publicly available.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as the market for these assets is not considered publicly available. Fund per share market values were obtained using observable market inputs.

The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In

 

Transfers Out

 
Level 1 ($)  

Level 2 ($)

 

Level 1 ($)

 

Level 2 ($)

 
       

160,877,769

     

160,877,769

     

   

Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

There were no transfers of financial assets between Levels 2 and 3 during the period.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $172,640,095)

 

$

167,716,333

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $275,997,519)

   

269,742,044

   

Total investments (identified cost $448,637,614)

   

437,458,377

   

Foreign currency (identified cost $1,420,355)

   

1,425,131

   

Cash collateral held at broker

   

1,534,000

   

Margin deposits

   

9,659,912

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

989,728

   

Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts

   

25,515

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

1,603,110

   

Dividends

   

30,803

   

Interest

   

1,347,162

   

Foreign tax reclaims

   

5,034

   

Variation margin

   

129,865

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

2,111

   

Prepaid expenses

   

3,102

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

8,501

   

Other assets

   

7,810

   

Total assets

   

454,230,161

   

Liabilities

 

Due to custodian

   

3

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

194,182

   

Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts

   

1,515,940

   

Premiums received on outstanding swap contracts

   

480,627

   

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

22,755,946

   

Capital shares purchased

   

757,707

   

Variation margin

   

459,140

   

Investment management fees

   

23,146

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

11,876

   

Transfer agent fees

   

43,163

   

Plan administration fees

   

1

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

19

   

Other expenses

   

59,785

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

8,501

   

Total liabilities

   

26,310,036

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

427,920,125

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

443,768,002

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(1,094,728

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(8,377,401

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

(4,923,762

)

 

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

(6,255,475

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

(86,296

)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

795,546

   

Futures contracts

   

5,618,104

   

Swap contracts

   

(1,523,865

)

 

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

427,920,125

   

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

162,116,910

   

Shares outstanding

   

16,554,080

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.79

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

10.39

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

60,413,025

   

Shares outstanding

   

6,310,293

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.57

   

Class K

 

Net assets

 

$

2,652

   

Shares outstanding

   

270

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

9.81

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

257,735

   

Shares outstanding

   

26,496

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.73

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

10,854,723

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,102,041

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.85

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

1,303,860

   

Shares outstanding

   

132,210

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.86

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

173,015,243

   

Shares outstanding

   

17,645,232

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.81

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

2,432

   

Shares outstanding

   

246

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

9.87

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

19,953,545

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,026,814

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.84

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

166,765

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

541,813

   

Interest

   

979,898

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(1,799

)

 

Total income

   

1,686,677

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

1,431,085

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

220,156

   

Class C

   

295,884

   

Class R

   

384

   

Class W

   

211,128

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

142,037

   

Class C

   

47,792

   

Class R

   

124

   

Class R4

   

9,334

   

Class R5

   

399

   

Class W

   

136,207

   

Class Z

   

17,006

   

Plan administration fees

 

Class K

   

3

   

Compensation of board members

   

11,896

   

Custodian fees

   

27,117

   

Printing and postage fees

   

47,533

   

Registration fees

   

90,631

   

Audit fees

   

17,751

   

Legal fees

   

7,910

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

99

   

Other

   

5,814

   

Total expenses

   

2,720,290

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(236,129

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(40

)

 

Total net expenses

   

2,484,121

   

Net investment loss

   

(797,444

)

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

(3,350,210

)

 

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

(245,276

)

 

Capital gain distributions from underlying affiliated funds

   

1,170,563

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(103,151

)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

3,195,363

   

Futures contracts

   

(8,526,744

)

 

Options purchased

   

(314,712

)

 

Options contracts written

   

1,439

   

Swap contracts

   

639,137

   

Net realized loss

   

(7,533,591

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

(1,680,705

)

 

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

(5,570,200

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

61,163

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

846,978

   

Futures contracts

   

1,038,423

   

Swap contracts

   

(3,117,911

)

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

   

(8,422,252

)

 

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(15,955,843

)

 

Net decrease in net assets from operations

 

$

(16,753,287

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment loss

 

$

(797,444

)

 

$

(988,253

)

 

Net realized gain (loss)

   

(7,533,591

)

   

3,155,082

   

Net change in unrealized depreciation

   

(8,422,252

)

   

(1,611,956

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   

(16,753,287

)

   

554,873

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

     

(15,795

)

 

Class K

   

     

(5

)

 

Class R4

   

     

(19,603

)

 

Class R5

   

     

(1,192

)

 

Class W

   

     

(115,976

)

 

Class Y

   

     

(11

)

 

Class Z

   

     

(17,288

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

     

(420,284

)

 

Class C

   

     

(122,589

)

 

Class K

   

     

(48

)

 

Class R

   

     

(1,570

)

 

Class R4

   

     

(112,812

)

 

Class R5

   

     

(4,985

)

 

Class W

   

     

(3,086,005

)

 

Class Y

   

     

(44

)

 

Class Z

   

     

(99,486

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(4,017,693

)

 

Increase in net assets from capital stock activity

   

13,467,846

     

237,224,074

   

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(3,285,441

)

   

233,761,254

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

431,205,566

     

197,444,312

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

427,920,125

   

$

431,205,566

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(1,094,728

)

 

$

(297,284

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class Y shares are based on operations from October 1, 2014 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Six Months Ended November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended May 31, 2015(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions

   

4,477,183

     

44,200,380

     

17,144,145

     

175,750,190

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

41,129

     

415,816

   

Redemptions

   

(4,638,493

)

   

(45,377,422

)

   

(1,180,923

)

   

(12,081,431

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(161,310

)

   

(1,177,042

)

   

16,004,351

     

164,084,575

   

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,729,182

     

16,762,794

     

5,276,583

     

53,187,065

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

12,303

     

122,541

   

Redemptions

   

(670,629

)

   

(6,459,731

)

   

(78,314

)

   

(790,418

)

 

Net increase

   

1,058,553

     

10,303,063

     

5,210,572

     

52,519,188

   

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

13,767

     

134,950

     

28,912

     

295,000

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

151

     

1,522

   

Redemptions

   

(1,733

)

   

(17,262

)

   

(14,871

)

   

(150,755

)

 

Net increase

   

12,034

     

117,688

     

14,192

     

145,767

   

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

474,409

     

4,733,418

     

1,173,638

     

12,174,146

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

13,041

     

132,364

   

Redemptions

   

(460,114

)

   

(4,466,850

)

   

(98,933

)

   

(1,019,360

)

 

Net increase

   

14,295

     

266,568

     

1,087,746

     

11,287,150

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

22,431

     

224,694

     

167,304

     

1,715,426

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

603

     

6,117

   

Redemptions

   

(51,321

)

   

(505,760

)

   

(9,335

)

   

(95,898

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(28,890

)

   

(281,066

)

   

158,572

     

1,625,645

   

Class W shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,112,312

     

20,714,580

     

2,225,843

     

22,852,770

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

316,084

     

3,201,931

   

Redemptions

   

(1,598,215

)

   

(15,712,349

)

   

(3,283,557

)

   

(33,716,457

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

514,097

     

5,002,231

     

(741,630

)

   

(7,661,756

)

 

Class Y shares

 

Subscriptions

   

     

     

246

     

2,500

   

Net increase

   

     

     

246

     

2,500

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

368,797

     

3,680,223

     

2,095,595

     

21,567,975

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

11,499

     

116,597

   

Redemptions

   

(447,243

)

   

(4,443,819

)

   

(631,221

)

   

(6,463,567

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(78,446

)

   

(763,596

)

   

1,475,873

     

15,221,005

   

Total net increase

   

1,330,333

     

13,467,846

     

23,209,922

     

237,224,074

   

(a) Class R4 and Class Y shares are based on operations from October 1, 2014 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.17

   

$

10.24

   

$

10.06

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.04

)

   

0.01

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.37

)

   

0.14

     

0.65

     

0.47

   

Increase from payment by affiliate

   

     

0.01

     

     

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.38

)

   

0.11

     

0.66

     

0.43

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.00

)(b)

   

     

(0.14

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.79

   

$

10.17

   

$

10.24

   

$

10.06

   

Total return

   

(3.74

%)

   

1.13

%(c)

   

7.07

%

   

4.15

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.16

%(e)

   

1.23

%

   

2.01

%

   

2.97

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.05

%(e)(g)

   

1.06

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.60

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.28

%)(e)

   

(0.35

%)

   

0.14

%

   

(0.42

%)(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

162,117

   

$

169,978

   

$

7,281

   

$

8,139

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

   

303

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from June 19, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

9.98

   

$

10.11

   

$

10.03

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.36

)

   

0.15

     

0.62

     

0.48

   

Increase from payment by affiliate

   

     

0.01

     

     

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.41

)

   

0.05

     

0.56

     

0.36

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

(0.10

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.57

   

$

9.98

   

$

10.11

   

$

10.03

   

Total return

   

(4.11

%)

   

0.48

%(b)

   

6.07

%

   

3.43

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.92

%(d)

   

1.98

%

   

2.76

%

   

3.69

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.81

%(d)(f)

   

1.81

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.33

%(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.05

%)(d)

   

(1.11

%)

   

(0.65

%)

   

(1.19

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

60,413

   

$

52,406

   

$

416

   

$

1,387

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

   

303

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from June 19, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class K

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.18

   

$

10.25

   

$

10.06

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.03

)

   

0.03

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.36

)

   

0.15

     

0.64

     

0.47

   

Increase from payment by affiliate

   

     

0.01

     

     

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.37

)

   

0.13

     

0.67

     

0.43

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.02

)

   

     

(0.14

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.20

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.81

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.25

   

$

10.06

   

Total return

   

(3.63

%)

   

1.25

%(b)

   

7.18

%

   

4.13

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.08

%(d)

   

1.10

%

   

1.79

%

   

2.90

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.93

%(d)

   

0.84

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.63

%(d)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.17

%)(d)

   

(0.27

%)

   

0.35

%

   

(0.37

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

   

303

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from June 19, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class R

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.11

   

$

10.20

   

$

10.05

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.35

)

   

0.16

     

0.64

     

0.47

   

Increase from payment by affiliate

   

     

0.01

     

     

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.38

)

   

0.09

     

0.63

     

0.40

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.73

   

$

10.11

   

$

10.20

   

$

10.05

   

Total return

   

(3.76

%)

   

0.87

%(b)

   

6.77

%

   

3.90

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.42

%(d)

   

1.48

%

   

2.26

%

   

3.14

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.31

%(d)(f)

   

1.32

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.87

%(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.61

%)(d)

   

(0.83

%)

   

(0.14

%)

   

(0.74

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

258

   

$

146

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

   

303

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from June 19, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class R4

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.21

   

$

10.13

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.36

)

   

0.31

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.36

)

   

0.29

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.03

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.21

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.85

   

$

10.21

   

Total return

   

(3.53

%)

   

2.87

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.91

%(d)

   

0.99

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.80

%(d)(f)

   

0.82

%(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.03

%)(d)

   

(0.30

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10,855

   

$

11,110

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from October 1, 2014 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class R5

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.22

   

$

10.29

   

$

10.07

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.00

(b)

   

(0.01

)

   

0.07

     

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.36

)

   

0.15

     

0.63

     

0.48

   

Increase from payment by affiliate

   

     

0.01

     

     

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.36

)

   

0.15

     

0.70

     

0.45

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.04

)

   

     

(0.15

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.22

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.86

   

$

10.22

   

$

10.29

   

$

10.07

   

Total return

   

(3.52

%)

   

1.48

%(c)

   

7.47

%

   

4.37

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.80

%(e)

   

0.86

%

   

1.54

%

   

2.66

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.70

%(e)

   

0.69

%

   

0.38

%

   

0.38

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.09

%(e)

   

(0.14

%)

   

0.68

%

   

(0.25

%)(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,304

   

$

1,647

   

$

26

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

   

303

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from June 19, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class W

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.18

   

$

10.25

   

$

10.06

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.04

)

   

0.05

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.36

)

   

0.14

     

0.62

     

0.47

   

Increase from payment by affiliate

   

     

0.01

     

     

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.37

)

   

0.11

     

0.67

     

0.43

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.00

)(b)

   

     

(0.14

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.81

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.25

   

$

10.06

   

Total return

   

(3.63

%)

   

1.13

%(c)

   

7.18

%

   

4.15

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.16

%(e)

   

1.25

%

   

2.01

%

   

2.90

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.05

%(e)(g)

   

0.96

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.62

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.28

%)(e)

   

(0.37

%)

   

0.62

%

   

(0.42

%)(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

173,015

   

$

174,418

   

$

183,246

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

   

303

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from June 19, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class Y

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.23

   

$

10.15

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.00

(b)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.36

)

   

0.32

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.36

)

   

0.30

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.22

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.87

   

$

10.23

   

Total return

   

(3.52

%)

   

2.98

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.78

%(d)

   

0.85

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.66

%(d)

   

0.65

%(d)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.07

%(d)

   

(0.28

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from October 1, 2014 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
 

Year Ended May 31,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.21

   

$

10.28

   

$

10.07

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

(0.02

)

   

0.04

     

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.37

)

   

0.15

     

0.65

     

0.47

   

Increase from payment by affiliate

   

     

0.01

     

     

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.37

)

   

0.14

     

0.69

     

0.45

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.03

)

   

     

(0.15

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.21

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.84

   

$

10.21

   

$

10.28

   

$

10.07

   

Total return

   

(3.62

%)

   

1.37

%(c)

   

7.37

%

   

4.39

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.91

%(e)

   

0.99

%

   

1.76

%

   

2.66

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.80

%(e)(g)

   

0.78

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.35

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.02

%)(e)

   

(0.17

%)

   

0.41

%

   

(0.17

%)(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

19,954

   

$

21,494

   

$

6,470

   

$

5,156

   

Portfolio turnover

   

91

%

   

256

%

   

303

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from June 19, 2012 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  The Fund received a payment from an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.07%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA ADAPTIVE RISK ALLOCATION FUND

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Adaptive Risk Allocation Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund invests significantly in Class I shares of affiliated funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), or its affiliates (affiliated underlying funds) as well as third-party advised (unaffiliated) funds, including exchange-traded funds (Underlying Funds).

For information on the Underlying Funds, please refer to the Fund's current prospectus and the prospectuses of the Underlying Funds.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class K, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.

Class K shares are not subject to sales charges, however this share class is closed to new investors.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

All equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock

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Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.

Asset- and mortgage-backed securities are generally valued by pricing services, which utilize pricing models that incorporate the securities' cash flow and loan performance data. These models also take into account available market data, including trades, market quotations, and benchmark yield curves for identical or similar securities. Factors used to identify similar securities may include, but are not limited to, issuer, collateral type, vintage, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, credit ratings, credit enhancement and expected life. Asset-backed securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer.

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of the applicable class of the Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the NYSE on the valuation date.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of

transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.

Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter option contracts, with no readily available market quotations are valued using quotes obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the NYSE.

Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service or broker, or if neither is available, through an internal model based upon observable inputs.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund's Portfolio of Investments.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of the NYSE. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net

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realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into

bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. 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.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the

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financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities, to shift foreign currency exposure back to U.S. dollars, to shift U.S. dollar exposure to achieve a representative weighted mix of major currencies in its benchmark and/or to recover an underweight country exposure in its portfolio and to generate total return through long and short currency positions versus the U.S. dollar. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties

will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage the duration and yield curve exposure of the Fund versus the benchmark, manage exposure to movements in interest rates and to manage exposure to the securities market and maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Options Contracts

Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange-traded or over-the-counter. The Fund purchased and wrote option contracts to decrease the Fund's exposure to equity

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market risk and to increase return on investments and protect gains. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the over-the-counter market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain over-the-counter option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the counterparty or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.

Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. Changes in the fair value of the written option are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.

For over-the-counter options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price and the option contract is exercised. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.

Contracts and premiums associated with options contracts written for the six months ended November 30, 2015 are as follows:

   

Puts

 
   

Contracts

 

Premiums ($)

 

Balance at June 1, 2015

   

     

   

Opened

   

208

     

103,368

   

Closed

   

208

     

103,368

   

Balance at November 30, 2015

   

     

   

Swap Contracts

Swap contracts are negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund's counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the counterparty because the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Credit Default Swap Contracts

The Fund entered into credit default swap contracts to increase or decrease its credit exposure to an index and to manage credit risk exposure. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Credit default swap contracts are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for a guarantee from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a specified credit event(s) take place. Although specified credit events are contract specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to

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pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium.

As the purchaser of a credit default swap contract, the Fund purchases protection by paying a periodic interest rate on the notional amount to the counterparty. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized loss upon payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract occurs, the Fund may have the option either to deliver the reference obligation to the seller in exchange for a cash payment of its par amount, or to receive a net cash settlement equal to the par amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash delivered and the notional amount received will be recorded as a realized gain (loss).

As the seller of a credit default swap contract, the Fund sells protection to a buyer and will generally receive a periodic interest rate on the notional amount. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized gain upon receipt of the payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract with the counterparty occurs, the Fund may either be required to accept the reference obligation from the buyer in exchange for a cash payment of its notional amount, or to pay the buyer a net cash settlement equal to the notional amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation (recovery value) as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash received and the notional amount paid will be recorded as a realized gain (loss). The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments the Fund could be required to make as the seller of protection under a credit default swap contract is equal to the notional amount of the reference obligation. These potential amounts may be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective reference obligations or premiums received upon entering into the agreement. The notional amounts and market values of all credit default swap contracts in which the Fund is the seller of protection, if any, are disclosed in the Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding schedule following the Portfolio of Investments.

As a protection seller, the Fund bears the risk of loss from the credit events specified in the contract with the counterparty. For credit default swap contracts on credit indices, quoted market prices and resulting market

values serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference entity's credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract.

Any premium paid or received by the Fund upon entering into a credit default swap contract is recorded as an asset or liability, respectively, and amortized daily as a component of realized gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations. Credit default swap contracts are valued daily, and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the termination of the swap, at which time a realized gain (loss) is recorded.

Credit default swap contracts can involve greater risks than if a fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to counterparty credit risk, leverage risk, hedging risk, correlation risk and liquidity risk. The Fund will enter into credit default swap transactions only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager.

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

The Fund entered into interest rate swap transactions to gain exposure to or protect itself from market rate changes and to synthetically add or subtract principal exposure to a market. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties that involve the exchange of one type of interest rate for another type of interest rate cash flow on specified dates in the future, based on a predetermined, specified notional amount. Certain interest rate swaps are considered forward-starting, whereby the accrual for the exchange of cash flows does not begin until a specified date in the future (the effective date). The net cash flow for a standard interest rate swap transaction is generally the difference between a floating market interest rate versus a fixed interest rate.

Interest rate swaps are valued daily and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is recorded. Certain interest rate swaps may accrue periodic interest on a daily basis as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation); the Fund will realize a gain or loss upon the payment or receipt of accrued interest. The Fund will

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realize a gain or a loss when the interest rate swap is terminated.

Risks of entering into interest rate swaps include a lack of correlation between the swaps and the portfolio of bonds the swaps are designed to hedge or replicate. A lack of correlation may cause the interest rate swaps to experience adverse changes in value relative to expectations. In addition, interest rate swaps are subject to the risk of default of a counterparty, and the risk of adverse movements in market interest rates relative to the interest rate swap positions taken. The Fund's maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract's remaining life to the extent that such amount is positive, plus the cost of entering into a similar transaction with another counterparty.

The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty credit risk by entering into interest rate swap transactions only with counterparties that meet prescribed levels of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager. The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net market value of all derivative transactions entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net market value of such derivatives transactions between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Market values of derivatives transactions presented in the financial statements are not netted with the market values of other derivatives transactions or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Total Return Swap Contracts

The Fund entered into total return swap contracts to manage long or short exposure to the total return on a specified reference security in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate, and to manage long or short exposure to the total return on a reference security index in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Total return swap contracts may be used to obtain exposure to an underlying reference security, instrument, or other asset or index or market without owning, taking physical custody of, or short selling any such security, instrument or asset in a market.

Total return swap contracts are valued daily, and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the termination of the swap, at which time the Fund will realize a gain (loss). Periodic payments received (or made) by the Fund over the term of the contract are recorded as realized gains (losses).

Total return swap contracts may be subject to liquidity risk, which exists when a particular swap contract is difficult to purchase or sell. It may not be possible for the Fund to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price, which may result in significant losses. Total return swap contracts are subject to the risk associated with the investment in the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. The risk in the case of short total return swap contracts is unlimited based on the potential for unlimited increases in the market value of the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. This risk may be offset if the Fund holds any of the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. The risk in the case of long total return swap contracts is limited to the current notional amount of the total return swap contract.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

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The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at November 30, 2015:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Credit risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap
contracts
  13,663

*

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  4,893,384

*

 
Foreign exchange
risk
 
  Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  989,728

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  895,926

*

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap
contracts
  25,515

*

 

Total

       

6,818,216

 

Liability Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Credit risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on swap
contracts
  59,484

*

 
Credit risk
 
  Premiums received on
outstanding swap contracts
  480,627
 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on futures
contracts
  49,511

*

 
Foreign exchange
risk
 
  Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  194,182

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on futures
contracts
  121,695

*

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on swap
contracts
  1,503,559

*

 

Total

       

2,409,058

   

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended November 30, 2015:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Options
Contracts
Written ($)
  Options
Contracts
Purchased ($)
  Swap
Contracts ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Credit risk

   

     

     

     

     

(190,664

)

   

(190,664

)

 

Equity risk

   

     

(10,311,270

)

   

1,439

     

(314,712

)

   

     

(10,624,543

)

 

Foreign exchange risk

   

3,195,363

     

     

     

     

     

3,195,363

   

Interest rate risk

   

     

1,784,526

     

     

     

829,801

     

2,614,327

   

Total

   

3,195,363

     

(8,526,744

)

   

1,439

     

(314,712

)

   

639,137

     

(5,005,517

)

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Swap Contracts ($)

 

Total ($)

 

Credit risk

   

     

     

(1,002,910

)

   

(1,002,910

)

 

Equity risk

   

     

258,246

     

     

258,246

   

Foreign exchange risk

   

846,978

     

     

     

846,978

   

Interest rate risk

   

     

780,177

     

(2,115,001

)

   

(1,334,824

)

 

Total

   

846,978

     

1,038,423

     

(3,117,911

)

   

(1,232,510

)

 

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The following table provides a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended November 30, 2015:

Derivative Instrument

  Average Notional
Amounts ($)*
 

Futures contracts — Long

   

250,453,013

   

Futures contracts — Short

   

13,393,173

   

Credit default swap contracts — sell protection

   

58,625,000

   

Derivative Instrument

  Average Unrealized
Appreciation ($)*
  Average Unrealized
Depreciation ($)*
 
Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  563,537
  (122,134
 

)

 

Interest rate swap contracts

   

335,672

     

   

Total return swap contracts

   

12,758

     

(1,216,633

)

 

*Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Asset- and Mortgage-Backed Securities

The Fund may invest in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The maturity dates shown represent the original maturity of the underlying obligation. Actual maturity may vary based upon prepayment activity on these obligations. All, or a portion, of the obligation may be prepaid at any time because the underlying asset may be prepaid. As a

result, decreasing market interest rates could result in an increased level of prepayment. An increased prepayment rate will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. Unless otherwise noted, the coupon rates presented are fixed rates.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk to the Fund since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver, which could cause the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

The Fund may invest in treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS). The principal amount of TIPS is adjusted periodically and is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. These adjustments are recorded as interest income in the Statement of Operations. Coupon payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid.

Offsetting of Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of November 30, 2015:

 

Barclays ($)

 

Citi ($)

  Credit
Suisse
($)
  Goldman
Sachs
International
($)
 

HSBC ($)

  Morgan
Stanley(e)
($)
  Morgan
Stanley(e)
($)
  Standard
Chartered
($)
 

UBS ($)

 

Total ($)

 

Assets

 
Centrally cleared credit
default swap contracts(a)
   

     

     

     

     

     

45,652

     

     

     

     

45,652

   
Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
   

528,817

     

46,874

     

13,116

     

     

19,285

     

     

     

24,454

     

357,182

     

989,728

   
OTC total return swap
contracts(b)
   

     

     

     

25,515

     

     

     

     

     

     

25,515

   

Total Assets

   

528,817

     

46,874

     

13,116

     

25,515

     

19,285

     

45,652

     

     

24,454

     

357,182

     

1,060,895

   

Liabilities

 
Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
   

     

74,292

     

     

     

33,702

     

     

     

68,781

     

17,407

     

194,182

   
OTC credit default swap
contracts(b)
   

     

493,008

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

493,008

   
OTC total return swap
contracts(b)
   

     

     

     

1,285,699

     

     

     

217,860

     

     

     

1,503,559

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

567,300

     

     

1,285,699

     

33,702

     

     

217,860

     

68,781

     

17,407

     

2,190,749

   

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Barclays ($)

 

Citi ($)

  Credit
Suisse
($)
  Goldman
Sachs
International
($)
 

HSBC ($)

  Morgan
Stanley(e)
($)
  Morgan
Stanley(e)
($)
  Standard
Chartered
($)
 

UBS ($)

 

Total ($)

 
Total Financial and
Derivative Net Assets
   

528,817

     

(520,426

)

   

13,116

     

(1,260,184

)

   

(14,417

)

   

45,652

     

(217,860

)

   

(44,327

)

   

339,775

     

(1,129,854

)

 
Total collateral received
(pledged)(c)
           

(513,000

)

   

     

(750,000

)

   

     

45,652

     

(217,860

)

   

     

     

(1,435,208

)

 

Net Amount(d)

   

528,817

     

(7,426

)

   

13,116

     

(510,184

)

   

(14,417

)

   

     

     

(44,327

)

   

339,775

     

305,354

   

(a) Centrally cleared swaps are included within payable/receivable for variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts are presented at market value plus periodic payments receivable (payable), which is comprised of unrealized appreciation, unrealized depreciation, premiums paid and premiums received.

(c) In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.

(d) Represents the net amount due from/(to) counterparties in the event of default.

(e) Exposure can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. The Fund classifies gains and losses realized on prepayments received on mortgage-backed securities as adjustments to interest income.

The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.

Income and capital gain distributions from the Underlying Funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is

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disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income distribution. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)

In May 2015, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). ASU No. 2015-07 changes the disclosure requirements for investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees

Effective October 1, 2015, the Fund entered into a Management Agreement with the Investment Manager. Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee

that is a blend of (i) a fee that declines from 0.06% to 0.03%, depending on asset levels, on assets invested in affiliated mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds that pay an investment advisory fee to the Investment Manager, (ii) a fee that declines from 0.16% to 0.13%, depending on asset levels, on assets invested in exchange-traded funds and mutual funds that are not managed by the Investment Manager or its affiliates and (iii) a fee that declines from 0.76% to 0.63%, depending on asset levels, on assets invested in securities, instruments and other assets not described above, including affiliated mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds advised by the Investment Manager that do not pay an investment advisory fee, third party closed-end funds, derivatives and individual securities. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended November 30, 2015 was 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the Underlying Funds (also referred to as "acquired funds") in which the Fund invests. Because the Underlying Funds have varied expense and fee levels and the Fund may own different proportions of Underlying Funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund will vary.

Prior to October 1, 2015, the Fund paid the Investment Manager an annual fee for advisory services under an Investment Management Services Agreement and a separate annual fee for administrative and accounting services under an Administrative Services Agreement. For the period from June 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, the investment advisory services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $869,670, and the administrative services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $88,584.

Participating Affiliates

The Investment Manager and its investment advisory affiliates (Participating Affiliates) around the world may coordinate in providing services to their clients. Such coordination may include functional leadership of the business (the "Global" business). From time to time the Investment Manager (or any affiliated investment subadviser to the Fund, as the case may be) may engage its Participating Affiliates to provide a variety of services such as investment research, investment monitoring, trading and discretionary investment management (including portfolio management) to certain accounts managed by the Investment Manager, including the Fund.

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

These Participating Affiliates will provide services to the Investment Manager (or any affiliated investment subadviser to the Fund as the case may be) either pursuant to subadvisory agreements, personnel-sharing agreements or similar inter-company arrangements and the Fund will pay no additional fees and expenses as a result of any such arrangements.

These Participating Affiliates, like the Investment Manager, are direct or indirect subsidiaries of Ameriprise Financial and are registered with appropriate respective regulators in their home jurisdictions and, where required, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the United States.

Pursuant to some of these arrangements, certain employees of these Participating Affiliates may serve as "associated persons" of the Investment Manager and, in this capacity, subject to the oversight and supervision of the Investment Manager and consistent with the investment objectives, policies and limitations set forth in the Fund's prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), may provide such services to the Fund on behalf of the Investment Manager.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. These Board members may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets, and all amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund is allocated a portion of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer based on relative net assets of the Trust.

Transfer Agency Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., for which the Transfer Agent receives a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class K and Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. Class Y shares do not pay transfer agency fees.

For the six months ended November 30, 2015, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.16

%

 

Class C

   

0.16

   

Class K

   

0.02

   

Class R

   

0.16

   

Class R4

   

0.16

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.16

   

Class Z

   

0.16

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended November 30, 2015, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses of the Fund by $40.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.10%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Class W shares of the Fund, respectively.

Although the Fund may pay distribution and service fees up to a maximum annual rate of 0.35% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares (comprised of up to 0.10% for distribution services and up to 0.25% for shareholder liaison services), the Fund currently limits such fees to an aggregate fee of not more than 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares.

Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $253,585 for Class A, and $14,826 for Class C shares for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, including indirect expenses of the Underlying Funds, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

    October 1, 2015
through
September 30, 2016
  Prior to
October 1, 2015
 

Class A

   

1.24

%

   

1.16

%

 

Class C

   

1.99

     

1.91

   

Class K

   

1.17

     

1.04

   

Class R

   

1.49

     

1.41

   

Class R4

   

0.99

     

0.91

   

Class R5

   

0.92

     

0.79

   

Class W

   

1.24

     

1.16

   

Class Y

   

0.87

     

0.74

   

Class Z

   

0.99

     

0.91

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend and interest expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.

Note 4. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

At November 30, 2015, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $448,638,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

272,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(11,452,000

)

 

Net unrealized depreciation

 

$

(11,180,000

)

 

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $218,897,317 and $278,652,136, respectively, for the six months ended November 30, 2015, of which $167,293,662 and $166,687,019, respectively, were U.S. government securities. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Financial Highlights.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

The Fund significantly invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends — affiliated issuers in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Effective December 8, 2015, Citibank, N.A. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. joined JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan) as lead of a syndicate of banks under the credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not

jointly, that permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations. Prior to December 8, 2015, JPMorgan was the sole lead bank under the credit facility agreement that permitted borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above with the exception of the commitment fee which was charged at a rate of 0.075% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Shareholder Concentration Risk

At November 30, 2015, affiliated shareholders of record owned 83.8% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid or more liquid positions, resulting in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid or illiquid securities. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.

Commodity-Related Investment Risk

The value of commodities investments will generally be affected by overall market movements and factors specific to a particular industry or commodity, which may include demand for the commodity, weather, embargoes, tariffs, and economic health, political, international, regulatory and other developments. Exposure to commodities and commodities markets may subject the value of the Fund's investments to greater volatility than other types of investments. Commodities investments may also subject the Fund to counterparty risk and liquidity risk. The Fund may make commodity-related investments through one or more wholly-owned subsidiaries organized outside the U.S. that are generally not subject to U.S. laws (including securities laws) and their protections.

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Derivatives Risk

Losses involving derivative instruments may be substantial, because a relatively small price movement in the underlying security(ies), commodity, currency or index or other instrument or asset may result in a substantial loss for the Fund. In addition to the potential for increased losses, the use of derivative instruments may lead to increased volatility within the Fund. Derivatives will typically increase the Fund's exposure to principal risks to which it is otherwise exposed, and may expose the Fund to additional risks, including correlation risk, counterparty risk, hedging risk, leverage risk and liquidity risk.

Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that the value of debt securities in the Fund's portfolio may decline because the issuer may default and fail to pay interest or repay principal when due. Rating agencies assign credit ratings to debt securities to indicate their credit risk. Lower rated or unrated debt securities held by the Fund may present increased credit risk as compared to higher-rated debt securities.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk is the risk of losses attributable to changes in interest rates. In general, if prevailing interest rates rise, the values of debt securities tend to fall, and if interest rates fall, the values of debt securities tend to rise. Actions by governments and central banking authorities can result in increases in interest rates. Increasing interest rates may negatively affect the value of debt securities held by the Fund, resulting in a negative impact on the Fund's performance and net asset value per share. In general, the longer the maturity or duration of a debt security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is the risk associated with a lack of marketability of investments which may make it difficult to sell the investment at a desirable time or price. Changing regulatory, market or other conditions or environments (for example, the interest rate or credit environments) may adversely affect the liquidity of the Fund's investments. The Fund may have to accept a lower selling price for the holding, sell other investments, or forego another, more appealing investment opportunity. Generally, the less liquid the market at the time the Fund sells a portfolio investment, the greater the risk of loss or decline of value to the Fund. A less liquid market can lead

to an increase in Fund redemptions, which may negatively impact Fund performance and net asset value per share, including, for example, if the Fund is forced to sell securities in a down market.

Leverage Risk

Leverage occurs when the Fund increases its assets available for investment using borrowings, short sales, derivatives, or similar instruments or techniques. The use of leverage may make any change in the Fund's net asset value even greater and thus result in increased volatility of returns. Because short sales involve borrowing securities and then selling them, the Fund's short sales effectively leverage the Fund's assets. The Fund's assets that are used as collateral to secure the Fund's obligations to return the securities sold short may decrease in value while the short positions are outstanding, which may force the Fund to use its other assets to increase the collateral. Leverage can create an interest expense that may lower the Fund's overall returns. Leverage presents the opportunity for increased net income and capital gains, but also exaggerates the Fund's risk of loss. There can be no guarantee that a leveraging strategy will be successful.

Non-Diversification Risk

A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.

Note 9. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Note 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the SEC on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT

On June 10, 2015, the Board of Trustees (the Board) and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) (the Independent Trustees) of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust) unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) with respect to Columbia Adaptive Risk Allocation Fund (the Fund), a series of the Trust. The Board and the Independent Trustees also unanimously approved an agreement (the Management Agreement and, together with the Advisory Agreement, the Agreements) combining the Advisory Agreement and the Fund's existing administrative services agreement (the Administrative Services Agreement) in a single agreement. The Board and the Independent Trustees approved the restatement of the Advisory Agreement with the Management Agreement to be effective for the Fund on October 1, 2015. As detailed below, the Board's Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the Committee) and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager and others before determining to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Agreements, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 3, 2015, April 29, 2015 and June 9, 2015 and at Board meetings held on March 4, 2015 and June 10, 2015. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Agreements at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Trust and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected portfolio managers of the funds the Trustees oversee and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 9, 2015, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 10, 2015, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.

The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:

•  Information on the investment performance of the Fund relative to the performance of a group of mutual funds determined to be comparable to the Fund by an independent third-party data provider, as well as performance relative to benchmarks;

•  Information on the Fund's advisory fees and total expenses, including information comparing the Fund's expenses to those of a group of comparable mutual funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider;

•  The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through September 30, 2016 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed a specified annual rate, as a percentage of the Fund's net assets;

•  The terms and conditions of the Agreements;

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•  The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement1 and agreements with respect to the provision of distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund;

•  Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Agreements, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices;

•  Information regarding the management fees and investment performance of similarly-managed portfolios of other clients of the Investment Manager, including institutional separate accounts;

•  Information regarding the reputation, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel;

•  Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer; and

•  The profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Agreements

The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Agreements and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board also determined that the nature and level of the services to be provided under the Management Agreement would not decrease relative to the services provided under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.

The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund and coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Agreements, the Committee and the Board considered that these services were provided to the Fund, rather than directly to Fund shareholders. The Committee and the Board accordingly affirmed, after considering various other matters, including the potential benefits to the Fund and its shareholders of the Independent Trustees' important role as pre-suit gatekeepers with respect to claims that they may determine are meritless or contrary to the Fund's best interests, that it was not the intention of the Board or the Investment Manager that there be any third-party beneficiaries of the Agreements. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Agreements supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

1 Like the Advisory Agreement, the Administrative Services Agreement terminated with respect to the Fund once the Management Agreement became effective for the Fund.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

Investment Performance

The Committee and the Board reviewed information about the performance of the Fund over various time periods, including performance information relative to benchmarks and information based on reports of the independent third-party data provider that compared the performance of the Fund to the performance of a group of comparable mutual funds, and data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also reviewed a description of the third party's methodology for identifying the Fund's peer groups for purposes of performance and expense comparisons.

The Committee and the Board noted that, through December 31, 2014, the Fund's performance was in the fourth percentile (where the best performance would be in the first percentile) of its category selected by the independent third-party data provider for the purposes of performance comparisons for the one-year period.

The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Fund was sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the continuation of the Advisory Agreement and the approval of the Management Agreement.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses

The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered that the proposed management fee would not exceed the sum of the fee rates payable under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board noted that, as of December 31, 2014, the Fund's actual management fee and net expense ratio are both ranked in the first quintile (where the lowest fees and expenses would be in the first quintile) against the Fund's expense universe as determined by the independent third-party data provider for purposes of expense comparison. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.

The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by the Investment Manager for sub-advisory services provided to comparable unaffiliated funds. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory/management fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the approval of the Management Agreement and continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Costs of Services Provided and Profitability

The Committee and the Board also took note of the costs the Investment Manager and its affiliates incur in connection with the services provided (both on an absolute and relative basis) and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund.

The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT (continued)

relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2014 to profitability levels realized in 2013. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the performance of similarly managed funds, the performance of the Fund, and the expense ratio of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding the Investment Manager's financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale

The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The Committee and the Board noted that the investment management fee schedule for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.

In considering these matters, the Committee and the Board also considered the costs of the services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, as discussed above. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Other Benefits to the Investment Manager

The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.

Conclusion

The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

You may obtain the current net asset value (NAV) of Fund shares at no cost by calling 800.345.6611 or by sending an e-mail to serviceinquiries@columbiathreadneedle.com.

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Columbia Adaptive Risk Allocation Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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November 30, 2015

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ABOUT COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset management group that provides a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions for individual, institutional and corporate clients around the world.

With more than 2,000 people, including over 450 investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia, we manage $471 billion* of assets across developed and emerging market equities, fixed income, asset allocation solutions and alternatives. We are the 13th largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets in the U.S.** and the 4th largest manager of retail funds in the U.K.***

Our priority is the investment success of our clients. We aim to deliver the investment outcomes they expect through an investment approach that is team-based, performance-driven and risk-aware. Our culture is dynamic and interactive. By sharing our insights across asset classes and geographies, we generate richer perspectives on global, regional and local investment landscapes. The ability to exchange and debate investment ideas in a collaborative environment enriches our teams' investment processes. More importantly, it results in better informed investment decisions for our clients.

Columbia funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

  *  In U.S. dollars as of September 30, 2015. Source: Ameriprise Q3 Earnings Release. Includes all assets managed by entities in the Columbia and Threadneedle groups of companies. Contact us for more current data.

  **  Source: ICI as of September 30, 2015 for Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

  ***  Source: Investment Association as of September 2015 for Threadneedle Asset Management Limited.

© 2015 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Shareholder,

Today's investors are typically focused on outcomes, like living a certain retirement lifestyle, paying for college education or building a legacy. But in today's complex global investment landscape, even simple goals are not easily achieved.

At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we aspire to help satisfy five core needs of today's investors:

n  Generate an appropriate stream of income in retirement

Traditional approaches to generating income may not provide the diversification benefits they once did, and they may actually introduce unwanted risk in today's market. To seek to improve your potential to live comfortably long term, we endeavor to pursue investments that explore less traveled paths to income.

n  Navigate a changing interest rate environment

Today's uncertain market environment includes the prospect of a rise in interest rates. Blending traditional investments with non-traditional or alternative products may help protect your wealth during periods of volatility. We can attempt to help strengthen your portfolio with agile products designed to take on the market's ups and downs.

n  Maximize after-tax returns

In an environment where what you keep may be more important than what you earn, municipal bonds can help mitigate high tax burdens while providing potentially attractive yields. Our state and federal tax-exempt products are aimed at helping investors manage risk, minimize the fluctuation of capital and grow wealth on a more tax-efficient basis.

n  Grow assets to achieve financial goals

We believe that finding and protecting growth comes from a disciplined security selection process designed to create excess return. Our goal is to provide investment solutions built to help you face today's market challenges and grow your assets at each crossroad of your journey.

n  Ease the impact of volatile markets

Despite a bull market run that has benefited many investors over the past several years, it's important to remember the lessons of 2008 and the value that a well-diversified portfolio may provide through times of market volatility. We are here to help you hold onto the savings you have worked tirelessly to amass, and to provide you the best opportunity to maintain your standard of living regardless of market conditions.

Find out today how we can help you confidently invest to realize your dreams. Please visit us at blog.columbiathreadneedleus.com/our-best-ideas to learn more about our unique investment solutions.

The world is constantly changing, but our priority remains the same: to help you secure your finances, meet your goals and achieve success. Thank you for your continued investment with us.

Sincerely,

Christopher O. Petersen
President, Columbia Funds

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about a fund, visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Fund Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment
Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiathreadneedle.com/us or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern time.

 

 

  

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

Performance Overview

   

3

   

Portfolio Overview

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

5

   

Consolidated Portfolio of Investments

   

6

   

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

32

   

Consolidated Statement of Operations

   

34

   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

35

   

Consolidated Financial Highlights

   

37

   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   

44

   

Board Consideration and Approval of Advisory Agreement

   

61

   

Important Information About This Report

   

65

   

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PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

n  Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned -2.77% excluding sales charges for the six-month period that ended November 30, 2015.

n  The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Citi One-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index, which returned 0.00% for the same time period.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended November 30, 2015)

   

Inception

  6 Months
Cumulative
 

Life

 

Class A

 

02/19/15

                 

Excluding sales charges

           

-2.77

     

-1.80

   

Including sales charges

           

-8.40

     

-7.45

   

Class C

 

02/19/15

                 

Excluding sales charges

           

-3.17

     

-2.40

   

Including sales charges

           

-4.14

     

-3.38

   

Class I

 

02/19/15

   

-2.57

     

-1.50

   

Class R4

 

02/19/15

   

-2.67

     

-1.60

   

Class R5

 

02/19/15

   

-2.67

     

-1.60

   

Class W

 

02/19/15

   

-2.77

     

-1.80

   

Class Z

 

02/19/15

   

-2.67

     

-1.60

   

Citi One-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index

           

0.00

     

0.01

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us or calling 800.345.6611.

The Citi One-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index, an unmanaged index, is representative of the performance of one-month Treasury bills.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

(Unaudited)

Portfolio Management

Jeffrey Knight, CFA

Kent Peterson, Ph.D.

Brian Virginia

William Landes, Ph.D.

Joshua Kutin, CFA*

*Effective October 1, 2015, Mr. Kutin was named a Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Portfolio Breakdown — Long Positions (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

   

0.4

   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

   

1.0

   

Common Stocks

   

36.0

   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

   

2.2

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

0.7

   

Foreign Government Obligations

   

3.8

   

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

   

7.9

   

Options Purchased Puts

   

0.0

(a)

 

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency

   

0.1

   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

   

0.7

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   

1.2

   
Short-Term Investments Segregated in Connection with Open
Derivatives Contracts(b)
   

72.9

   

Total

   

126.9

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

(a) Rounds to zero.

(b) Includes investments in Money Market Funds (amounting to $95.8 million) which have been segregated to cover obligations relating to the Fund's investment in derivatives which provide exposure to multiple markets. For a description of the Fund's investments in derivatives, see Investments in Derivatives following the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments and Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Portfolio Breakdown — Short Positions (%)
(at November 30, 2015)
 

Common Stocks

   

(26.9

)

 

Total

   

(26.9

)

 

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

Market Exposure Through Derivatives Investments (% of notional exposure)
(at November 30, 2015)(a)
 

Fixed Income Derivative Contracts

   

29.8

   

Equity Derivative Contracts

   

56.2

   

Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts

   

14.0

   

Total Notional Market Value of Derivative Contracts

   

100.0

   

(a) The Fund has market exposure (long and/or short) to fixed income and equity asset classes and foreign currency through its investments in derivatives. The notional exposure of a financial instrument is the nominal or face amount that is used to calculate payments made on that instrument and/or changes in value for the instrument. The notional exposure is a hypothetical underlying quantity upon which payment obligations are computed. Notional exposures provide a gauge for how the Fund may behave given changes in individual markets. For a description of the Fund's investments in derivatives, see Investments in Derivatives following the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments, and Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount 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 results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

June 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015

    Account Value at the Beginning
of the Period ($)
  Account Value at the End of the
Period ($)
  Expenses Paid During the
Period ($)
  Fund's Annualized
Expense Ratio (%)
 
   

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Hypothetical

 

Actual

 

Class A

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

972.30

     

1,014.86

     

10.27

     

10.49

     

2.06

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

968.30

     

1,011.22

     

13.83

     

14.13

     

2.78

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

974.30

     

1,016.53

     

8.63

     

8.82

     

1.73

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

973.30

     

1,016.28

     

8.88

     

9.07

     

1.78

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

973.30

     

1,016.28

     

8.88

     

9.07

     

1.78

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

972.30

     

1,014.96

     

10.17

     

10.39

     

2.04

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

973.30

     

1,016.33

     

8.83

     

9.02

     

1.77

   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from its investment in underlying funds, including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 29.4%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 4.8%

 

Auto Components 0.1%

 

Magna International, Inc., Class A(a)

   

2,915

     

132,458

   

Visteon Corp.(a)(b)

   

689

     

82,618

   

Total

       

215,076

   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.2%

 

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

   

7,247

     

271,618

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.4%

 

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

   

3,599

     

202,156

   

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(a)(b)

   

7,817

     

449,008

   

Total

       

651,164

   

Household Durables 0.4%

 

Jarden Corp.(a)(b)

   

3,228

     

150,683

   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.(a)

   

9,140

     

408,193

   

Total

       

558,876

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 1.1%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)(b)

   

1,523

     

1,012,490

   

Ctrip.com International Ltd., ADR(b)

   

1,895

     

202,784

   

Expedia, Inc.(a)

   

1,417

     

174,447

   

Lands' End, Inc.(a)(b)

   

15,250

     

366,610

   

Total

       

1,756,331

   

Media 1.1%

 

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

10,520

     

365,044

   

Comcast Corp., Class A(a)

   

12,457

     

758,133

   

DISH Network Corp., Class A(a)(b)

   

9,038

     

566,773

   

Liberty Global PLC, Class A(a)(b)

   

3,676

     

155,899

   

Total

       

1,845,849

   

Multiline Retail 0.2%

 

Burlington Stores, Inc.(a)(b)

   

2,207

     

106,179

   

Hudson's Bay Co.

   

5,362

     

84,840

   

Target Corp.(a)

   

2,419

     

175,377

   

Total

       

366,396

   

Specialty Retail 0.9%

 

Best Buy Co., Inc.

   

2,961

     

94,100

   

Cabela's, Inc.(a)(b)

   

6,430

     

301,374

   

Foot Locker, Inc.(a)

   

2,004

     

130,260

   

GameStop Corp., Class A(a)

   

5,295

     

185,484

   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)(a)

   

2,953

     

395,348

   

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

   

6,225

     

394,229

   

Total

       

1,500,795

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.4%

 

lululemon athletica, Inc.(a)(b)

   

2,015

     

96,357

   

Nike, Inc., Class B

   

1,432

     

189,425

   

Ralph Lauren Corp.

   

1,665

     

206,810

   

Sequential Brands Group, Inc.(a)(b)

   

9,657

     

86,430

   

Total

       

579,022

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

7,745,127

   

CONSUMER STAPLES 1.0%

 

Beverages 0.3%

 

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, ADR(a)

   

635

     

81,572

   

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.(a)

   

1,116

     

100,161

   

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B(a)

   

902

     

83,011

   

PepsiCo, Inc.(a)

   

1,827

     

182,992

   

Total

       

447,736

   

Food & Staples Retailing 0.2%

 

CVS Health Corp.(a)

   

1,365

     

128,433

   

Kroger Co. (The)

   

5,303

     

199,711

   

SYSCO Corp.(a)

   

1,571

     

64,568

   

Total

       

392,712

   

Food Products 0.3%

 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.(a)

   

800

     

64,472

   

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A(a)

   

2,978

     

130,019

   

Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(a)

   

11,303

     

243,354

   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A(a)

   

768

     

38,400

   

Total

       

476,245

   

Personal Products —%

 

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A(a)

   

764

     

26,641

   

Tobacco 0.2%

 

Altria Group, Inc.(a)

   

2,239

     

128,966

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.(a)

   

1,969

     

172,071

   

Total

       

301,037

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

1,644,371

   

ENERGY 1.6%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 0.4%

 

Halliburton Co.(a)

   

10,351

     

412,487

   

Transocean Ltd.(a)

   

14,535

     

208,723

   

Weatherford International PLC(a)(b)

   

6,548

     

70,784

   

Total

       

691,994

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.2%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.(a)

   

1,068

     

63,973

   
BP PLC, ADR    

5,113

     

176,910

   

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.(a)

   

4,123

     

99,777

   

ConocoPhillips(a)

   

1,546

     

83,561

   

EOG Resources, Inc.

   

927

     

77,340

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.(a)

   

6,365

     

519,766

   

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

   

4,402

     

103,755

   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.(a)

   

1,365

     

79,730

   

Noble Energy, Inc.(a)

   

1,730

     

63,439

   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.(a)

   

1,119

     

84,585

   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR, Class A

   

1,366

     

67,972

   

Suncor Energy, Inc.(a)

   

2,709

     

74,768

   

Valero Energy Corp.(a)

   

1,175

     

84,435

   

Williams Companies, Inc. (The)(a)

   

1,630

     

59,593

   

World Fuel Services Corp.(a)

   

665

     

28,987

   

WPX Energy, Inc.(a)(b)

   

21,105

     

181,081

   

Total

       

1,849,672

   

Total Energy

       

2,541,666

   

FINANCIALS 4.3%

 

Banks 1.1%

 

Citigroup, Inc.(a)

   

3,820

     

206,624

   

Fifth Third Bancorp(a)

   

10,023

     

207,175

   

PacWest Bancorp

   

3,726

     

175,197

   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   

5,295

     

505,725

   

Umpqua Holdings Corp.(a)

   

13,361

     

239,429

   

Wells Fargo & Co.(a)

   

7,915

     

436,117

   

Total

       

1,770,267

   

Capital Markets 0.8%

 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(b)

   

1,114

     

197,434

   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)(a)

   

7,864

     

265,096

   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)(a)

   

1,535

     

291,681

   

Invesco Ltd.(a)

   

12,028

     

405,223

   

Morgan Stanley(a)

   

6,267

     

214,958

   

Total

       

1,374,392

   

Consumer Finance 0.5%

 

Capital One Financial Corp.(a)

   

6,355

     

498,931

   

Navient Corp.(a)

   

9,315

     

110,942

   

Synchrony Financial(a)(b)

   

5,679

     

180,762

   

Total

       

790,635

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Diversified Financial Services 0.3%

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a)(b)

   

1,446

     

193,894

   

Voya Financial, Inc.(a)

   

5,377

     

218,844

   

Total

       

412,738

   

Insurance 0.9%

 

Aflac, Inc.(a)

   

3,040

     

198,330

   

Assured Guaranty Ltd.(a)

   

9,101

     

240,630

   

Everest Re Group Ltd.(a)

   

423

     

78,018

   

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.(a)

   

5,745

     

317,699

   

MetLife, Inc.

   

3,878

     

198,127

   

Prudential Financial, Inc.(a)

   

2,334

     

202,008

   

XL Group PLC

   

5,467

     

208,730

   

Total

       

1,443,542

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.5%

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.(a)

   

3,210

     

295,609

   

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.(a)

   

12,046

     

157,441

   

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., Class A(a)

   

9,337

     

171,707

   

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.(b)

   

1

     

13

   

Mack-Cali Realty Corp.(a)

   

8,325

     

195,638

   

Total

       

820,408

   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.2%

 

Radian Group, Inc.(a)

   

24,504

     

349,182

   

Total Financials

       

6,961,164

   

HEALTH CARE 5.9%

 

Biotechnology 3.0%

 

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)

   

635

     

113,309

   

Alkermes PLC(a)(b)

   

1,284

     

94,194

   

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   

1,353

     

36,017

   

Arrowhead Research Corp.(a)(b)

   

55,350

     

349,812

   

Biogen, Inc.(a)(b)

   

554

     

158,920

   

Bluebird Bio, Inc.(a)(b)

   

6,030

     

535,163

   

Blueprint Medicines Corp.(a)(b)

   

14,961

     

346,497

   

Curis, Inc.(b)

   

145,805

     

399,506

   

Dynavax Technologies Corp.(a)(b)

   

15,965

     

445,264

   

Incyte Corp.(a)(b)

   

2,236

     

255,441

   

Novavax, Inc.(a)(b)

   

50,533

     

432,562

   

Regulus Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

   

49,060

     

494,034

   

Spark Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

   

6,795

     

392,683

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)(b)

   

3,784

     

372,043

   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)

   

2,975

     

384,846

   

Total

       

4,810,291

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.5%

 

Cooper Companies, Inc. (The)

   

836

     

122,265

   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.(a)

   

620

     

37,609

   

Medtronic PLC(a)

   

9,348

     

704,279

   

Total

       

864,153

   

Health Care Providers & Services 1.2%

 

Aetna, Inc.(a)

   

3,220

     

330,855

   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.(a)

   

2,568

     

253,308

   

Centene Corp.(a)(b)

   

6,500

     

375,375

   

CIGNA Corp.(a)

   

2,431

     

328,136

   

Health Net, Inc.(a)(b)

   

3,975

     

251,458

   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a)(b)

   

2,192

     

266,416

   

McKesson Corp.(a)

   

631

     

119,480

   

Total

       

1,925,028

   

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.1%

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.(a)

   

1,646

     

227,806

   

Pharmaceuticals 1.1%

 

Allergan PLC(a)(b)

   

504

     

158,200

   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.(a)

   

6,565

     

439,921

   

Endo International PLC(a)(b)

   

6,452

     

396,669

   

Impax Laboratories, Inc.(a)(b)

   

1,728

     

76,136

   

Mallinckrodt PLC(b)

   

759

     

51,544

   

Merck & Co., Inc.(a)

   

3,347

     

177,424

   

Pfizer, Inc.(a)

   

6,806

     

223,033

   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR

   

2,606

     

163,995

   

Total

       

1,686,922

   

Total Health Care

       

9,514,200

   

INDUSTRIALS 3.9%

 

Aerospace & Defense 1.0%

 

Honeywell International, Inc.(a)

   

2,275

     

236,486

   

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.(a)

   

1,192

     

156,057

   

Lockheed Martin Corp.(a)

   

2,801

     

613,867

   

Northrop Grumman Corp.(a)

   

2,757

     

513,794

   

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b)

   

973

     

51,034

   

Total

       

1,571,238

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Air Freight & Logistics 0.1%

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B(a)

   

1,317

     

135,664

   

Airlines 0.5%

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.(a)

   

5,519

     

440,030

   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.(a)

   

4,169

     

193,692

   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(b)

   

3,429

     

191,098

   

Total

       

824,820

   

Building Products 0.1%

 

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.(a)

   

1,778

     

97,736

   

USG Corp.(a)(b)

   

4,534

     

109,179

   

Total

       

206,915

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.2%

 

Republic Services, Inc.

   

6,870

     

301,799

   

Electrical Equipment 0.1%

 

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

   

1,905

     

202,768

   

Industrial Conglomerates 0.1%

 

Carlisle Companies, Inc.(a)

   

1,422

     

125,776

   

Machinery 1.1%

 

FANUC Corp., ADR(a)

   

13,355

     

397,311

   

IDEX Corp.(a)

   

5,060

     

398,728

   

Ingersoll-Rand PLC(a)

   

8,236

     

483,206

   

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

4,124

     

232,800

   

Navistar International Corp.(a)(b)

   

1,830

     

26,554

   

Snap-On, Inc.(a)

   

1,095

     

188,515

   

Total

       

1,727,114

   

Professional Services 0.1%

 

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

   

1,510

     

162,763

   

Road & Rail 0.6%

 

CSX Corp.(a)

   

13,705

     

389,633

   

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.(a)

   

2,015

     

157,654

   

Kansas City Southern(a)

   

1,776

     

161,474

   

Union Pacific Corp.

   

4,280

     

359,306

   

Total

       

1,068,067

   

Total Industrials

       

6,326,924

   

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6.5%

 

Communications Equipment 0.5%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.(a)

   

7,986

     

217,618

   

F5 Networks, Inc.(a)(b)

   

1,987

     

204,661

   

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)(b)

   

1,773

     

332,154

   

Total

       

754,433

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Internet Software & Services 1.4%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a)(b)

   

777

     

592,734

   

Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a)(b)

   

821

     

609,675

   

eBay, Inc.(a)(b)

   

7,536

     

222,990

   

HomeAway, Inc.(b)

   

6,850

     

242,216

   

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.(a)(b)

   

7,837

     

224,295

   

VeriSign, Inc.(a)(b)

   

3,282

     

293,542

   

Total

       

2,185,452

   

IT Services 0.7%

 

EPAM Systems, Inc.(a)(b)

   

4,460

     

351,136

   

Global Payments, Inc.

   

2,414

     

171,032

   

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

   

10,602

     

373,826

   

Visa, Inc., Class A(a)

   

2,576

     

203,530

   

Total

       

1,099,524

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.5%

 

Cypress Semiconductor Corp.(a)

   

23,765

     

257,137

   

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.(a)

   

1,271

     

49,277

   

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

   

7,010

     

222,357

   

ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b)

   

47,590

     

521,587

   

Qorvo, Inc.(a)(b)

   

12,001

     

696,898

   

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)(b)

   

2,604

     

140,903

   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.(a)

   

7,367

     

611,608

   

Total

       

2,499,767

   

Software 1.7%

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.(a)

   

12,810

     

482,425

   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)(b)

   

7,238

     

490,664

   

Salesforce.com, inc.(a)(b)

   

6,805

     

542,290

   

SolarWinds, Inc.(a)(b)

   

4,563

     

266,616

   

Tableau Software, Inc., Class A(a)(b)

   

6,882

     

667,761

   

Workday, Inc., Class A(a)(b)

   

2,952

     

247,112

   

Total

       

2,696,868

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.7%

 

Apple, Inc.(a)

   

5,514

     

652,306

   

Diebold, Inc.(a)

   

5,887

     

204,102

   

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.(a)(b)

   

5,611

     

275,388

   

Total

       

1,131,796

   

Total Information Technology

       

10,367,840

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

MATERIALS 0.8%

 

Chemicals 0.6%

 

Albemarle Corp.(a)

   

1,154

     

61,808

   

Dow Chemical Co. (The)(a)

   

2,127

     

110,880

   

Eastman Chemical Co.

   

952

     

69,163

   

EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

   

953

     

64,175

   

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A(a)

   

2,278

     

218,278

   

Monsanto Co.(a)

   

863

     

82,123

   

PPG Industries, Inc.(a)

   

844

     

89,245

   

Westlake Chemical Corp.(a)

   

3,334

     

200,207

   

Total

       

895,879

   

Containers & Packaging —%

 

Sonoco Products Co.(a)

   

1,172

     

51,357

   

Metals & Mining 0.1%

 

Alcoa, Inc.

   

4,216

     

39,462

   

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.(a)

   

2,994

     

24,491

   

Nucor Corp.(a)

   

571

     

23,668

   

Steel Dynamics, Inc.(a)

   

1,839

     

31,980

   

Total

       

119,601

   

Paper & Forest Products 0.1%

 

Domtar Corp.(a)

   

5,909

     

242,801

   

Total Materials

       

1,309,638

   

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.1%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.1%

 

CenturyLink, Inc.(a)

   

5,456

     

146,930

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

146,930

   

UTILITIES 0.5%

 

Electric Utilities 0.3%

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.(a)

   

1,052

     

58,922

   

Entergy Corp.(a)

   

3,433

     

228,741

   

ITC Holdings Corp.(a)

   

2,072

     

76,415

   

Xcel Energy, Inc.(a)

   

1,554

     

55,416

   

Total

       

419,494

   

Gas Utilities —%

 

Atmos Energy Corp.(a)

   

337

     

20,999

   

Multi-Utilities 0.2%

 

Ameren Corp.(a)

   

1,729

     

75,661

   

DTE Energy Co.(a)

   

875

     

70,429

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

NiSource, Inc.(a)

   

1,087

     

20,859

   

PG&E Corp.(a)

   

448

     

23,623

   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.(a)

   

5,046

     

197,299

   

Total

       

387,871

   

Total Utilities

       

828,364

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $46,515,696)
       

47,386,224

   

Corporate Bonds & Notes 1.8%

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE —%

 
L-3 Communications Corp.
05/28/24
   

3.950

%

           

25,000

     

23,756

   

AUTOMOTIVE —%

 
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
02/15/19
   

5.125

%

           

25,000

     

25,313

   
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV
04/15/20
   

4.500

%

           

10,000

     

10,050

   
Schaeffler Holding Finance BV
PIK(c)
08/15/18
   

6.875

%

           

25,000

     

25,781

   

Total

               

61,144

   

BANKING —%

 
Ally Financial, Inc.
11/18/19
   

3.750

%

           

36,000

     

35,820

   

BUILDING MATERIALS —%

 
Nortek, Inc.
04/15/21
   

8.500

%

           

22,000

     

22,770

   
USG Corp.(c)
11/01/21
   

5.875

%

           

25,000

     

26,187

   

Total

               

48,957

   

CABLE AND SATELLITE 0.1%

 
CCO Holdings LLC/Capital Corp.
03/15/21
   

5.250

%

           

30,000

     

31,050

   
CCO Safari II LLC(c)
07/23/20
   

3.579

%

           

10,000

     

10,050

   
Cablevision Systems Corp.
09/15/17
   

8.625

%

           

24,000

     

25,320

   
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
06/15/19
   

6.500

%

           

16,000

     

17,320

   

Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC
01/15/21
   

5.250

%

           

25,000

     

26,500

   

Total

               

110,240

   

CHEMICALS 0.1%

 
Ashland, Inc.
04/15/18
   

3.875

%

           

29,000

     

29,689

   
LYB International Finance BV
03/15/44
   

4.875

%

           

50,000

     

48,032

   
PQ Corp.(c)
11/01/18
   

8.750

%

           

25,000

     

24,750

   

Total

               

102,471

   

CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY —%

 
CNH Industrial Capital LLC
02/01/17
   

3.250

%

           

22,000

     

21,808

   

CONSUMER CYCLICAL SERVICES —%

 
ADT Corp. (The)
03/15/20
   

5.250

%

           

11,000

     

11,523

   
Service Corp. International
11/15/20
   

4.500

%

           

34,000

     

34,467

   

Total

               

45,990

   

CONSUMER PRODUCTS —%

 
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
11/15/20
   

6.375

%

           

24,000

     

25,500

   
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.
12/15/20
   

6.875

%

           

24,000

     

25,350

   

Total

               

50,850

   

ELECTRIC 0.3%

 
DTE Energy Co.
12/01/23
   

3.850

%

           

100,000

     

103,210

   
Dominion Resources, Inc.
12/01/44
   

4.700

%

           

50,000

     

49,014

   
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc.
07/15/20
   

3.450

%

           

25,000

     

24,625

   
NRG Energy, Inc.
01/15/18
   

7.625

%

           

25,000

     

26,000

   
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
08/15/24
   

3.400

%

           

100,000

     

101,451

   
Progress Energy, Inc.
04/01/22
   

3.150

%

           

100,000

     

99,056

   

Total

               

403,356

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

FINANCE COMPANIES 0.1%

 
AerCap Aviation Solutions BV
05/30/17
   

6.375

%

           

33,000

     

34,237

   
Aircastle Ltd.
04/15/17
   

6.750

%

           

25,000

     

26,188

   
CIT Group, Inc.
03/15/18
   

5.250

%

           

24,000

     

24,900

   
Navient Corp.
06/15/18
   

8.450

%

           

22,000

     

23,089

   
OneMain Financial Holdings, Inc.(c)
12/15/19
   

6.750

%

           

28,000

     

29,330

   

Total

               

137,744

   

FOOD AND BEVERAGE 0.1%

 
Aramark Services, Inc.
03/15/20
   

5.750

%

           

25,000

     

26,000

   
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
01/25/23
   

3.200

%

           

54,000

     

51,620

   
Constellation Brands, Inc.
11/15/19
   

3.875

%

           

34,000

     

35,190

   
Kraft Heinz Co. (The)(c)
07/15/45
   

5.200

%

           

50,000

     

52,031

   
Molson Coors Brewing Co.
05/01/42
   

5.000

%

           

50,000

     

48,553

   

Total

               

213,394

   

GAMING —%

 
GLP Capital LP/Financing II, Inc.
11/01/18
   

4.375

%

           

25,000

     

25,656

   
MGM Resorts International
03/01/18
   

11.375

%

           

22,000

     

25,795

   

Total

               

51,451

   

HEALTH CARE 0.1%

 
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
08/15/18
   

5.125

%

           

23,000

     

23,460

   
HCA, Inc.
10/15/19
   

4.250

%

           

30,000

     

30,525

   
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(c)(d)
06/15/20
   

3.837

%

           

22,000

     

21,697

   
Universal Health Services, Inc.(c)
08/01/19
   

3.750

%

           

23,000

     

23,460

   

Total

               

99,142

   

Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

HEALTHCARE INSURANCE —%

 
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
11/15/20
   

5.750

%

           

24,000

     

24,950

   

HOME CONSTRUCTION 0.1%

 
CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
05/15/18
   

8.375

%

           

15,000

     

16,875

   
D.R. Horton, Inc.
02/15/20
   

4.000

%

           

35,000

     

35,577

   
Lennar Corp.
11/15/19
   

4.500

%

           

34,000

     

34,850

   
Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
11/01/19
   

6.750

%

           

38,000

     

42,465

   

Total

               

129,767

   

INDEPENDENT ENERGY 0.1%

 
Continental Resources, Inc.
06/01/44
   

4.900

%

           

65,000

     

46,957

   
Woodside Finance Ltd.(c)
03/05/25
   

3.650

%

           

50,000

     

45,327

   

Total

               

92,284

   

INTEGRATED ENERGY —%

 
Cenovus Energy, Inc.
09/15/42
   

4.450

%

           

8,000

     

6,311

   

LEISURE —%

 
Cedar Fair LP/Canada's Wonderland Co./Magnum
Management Corp.
03/15/21
   

5.250

%

           

26,000

     

26,650

   

LIFE INSURANCE 0.1%

 
Five Corners Funding Trust(c)
11/15/23
   

4.419

%

           

100,000

     

105,134

   

LODGING —%

 
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
08/28/20
   

5.700

%

           

30,000

     

32,100

   

MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT 0.1%

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

4.750

%

           

50,000

     

49,635

   
Nielsen Finance LLC/Co.
10/01/20
   

4.500

%

           

33,000

     

33,536

   
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.
06/15/25
   

3.950

%

           

50,000

     

47,965

   
Sky PLC(c)
11/26/22
   

3.125

%

           

50,000

     

48,938

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Univision Communications, Inc.(c)
09/15/22
   

6.750

%

           

25,000

     

25,906

   

Total

               

205,980

   

MIDSTREAM 0.1%

 
Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc.(c)
06/01/45
   

5.800

%

           

56,000

     

52,610

   
Enterprise Products Operating LLC
05/15/46
   

4.900

%

           

50,000

     

44,621

   
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
03/01/43
   

5.000

%

           

50,000

     

35,130

   
Williams Partners LP
09/15/45
   

5.100

%

           

50,000

     

36,019

   

Total

               

168,380

   

NATURAL GAS —%

 
Sempra Energy
06/15/24
   

3.550

%

           

50,000

     

50,242

   

PACKAGING 0.1%

 
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc./LLC
08/15/19
   

7.875

%

           

39,000

     

40,511

   
Silgan Holdings, Inc.
04/01/20
   

5.000

%

           

35,000

     

35,744

   

Total

               

76,255

   

PAPER —%

 
Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
04/15/21
   

4.750

%

           

30,000

     

30,638

   

PHARMACEUTICALS —%

 
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.(c)
08/15/18
   

6.750

%

           

9,000

     

8,775

   

RAILROADS —%

 
Canadian Pacific Railway Co.
08/01/45
   

4.800

%

           

50,000

     

49,236

   

RETAILERS 0.1%

 
Dollar Tree, Inc.(c)
03/01/20
   

5.250

%

           

34,000

     

35,190

   
L Brands, Inc.
04/01/21
   

6.625

%

           

25,000

     

28,062

   

Total

               

63,252

   

TECHNOLOGY 0.1%

 
Equinix, Inc.
04/01/20
   

4.875

%

           

25,000

     

25,625

   

Corporate Bonds & Notes (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
First Data Corp.(c)
11/01/20
   

6.750

%

           

27,000

     

28,384

   
NXP BV/Funding LLC(c)
06/15/20
   

4.125

%

           

26,000

     

25,902

   

Total

               

79,911

   

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES —%

 
ERAC U.S.A. Finance LLC(c)
02/15/45
   

4.500

%

           

50,000

     

46,770

   

WIRELESS 0.1%

 
Rogers Communications, Inc.
03/15/43
   

4.500

%

           

48,000

     

45,422

   
SBA Telecommunications, Inc.
07/15/20
   

5.750

%

           

24,000

     

25,051

   
Sprint Communications, Inc.(c)
11/15/18
   

9.000

%

           

10,000

     

10,800

   
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
04/28/20
   

6.542

%

           

26,000

     

26,845

   

Total

               

108,118

   

WIRELINES 0.1%

 
AT&T, Inc.
06/15/45
   

4.350

%

           

50,000

     

43,641

   
CenturyLink, Inc.
06/15/17
   

5.150

%

           

26,000

     

26,780

   
Level 3 Financing, Inc.
06/01/20
   

7.000

%

           

25,000

     

26,375

   
Verizon Communications, Inc.
11/01/42
   

3.850

%

           

90,000

     

75,969

   

Total

               

172,765

   
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes
(Cost: $2,910,239)
               

2,883,641

   

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency —%

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
CMO IO Series 326 Class S2(d)(e)
03/15/44
   

5.753

%

           

88,075

     

20,553

   
Government National Mortgage Association
CMO IO Series 2014-190 Class AI(e)
12/20/38
   

3.500

%

           

285,664

     

45,936

   
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Agency
(Cost: $67,504)
               

66,489

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Non-Agency 0.6%

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
American General Mortgage Loan Trust
CMO Series 2010-1A Class A3(c)
03/25/58
   

5.650

%

           

214,023

     

215,413

   
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates(c)(d)
CMO Series 2014-RPL4 Class A1
08/25/62
   

3.625

%

           

230,351

     

226,519

   
CMO Series 2014-RPL4 Class A2
08/25/62
   

4.399

%

           

500,000

     

482,318

   
Total Residential Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Non-Agency
(Cost: $922,989)
               

924,250

   

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities —
Non-Agency 0.8%

American Homes 4 Rent(c)
Series 2015-SFR1 Class A
04/17/52
   

3.467

%

           

247,383

     

244,639

   
American Homes 4 Rent(c)(d)
Series 2014-SFR1 Class E
06/17/31
   

2.750

%

           

250,000

     

238,096

   
Banc of America Merrill Lynch Re-Remic Trust
Series 2014-FRR7 Class A(c)(d)
10/26/44
   

2.471

%

           

500,000

     

491,924

   
Rialto Real Estate Fund LLC
Series 2015-LT7 Class A(c)
12/25/32
   

3.000

%

           

187,797

     

187,755

   
VFC LLC
Series 2015-3 Class A(c)
12/20/31
   

2.750

%

           

104,893

     

104,805

   
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Non-Agency
(Cost: $1,280,266)
               

1,267,219

   

Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency 0.4%

Oak Hill Advisors Residential Loan Trust
Series 2015-NPL1 Class A1(c)(d)
01/25/55
   

3.475

%

           

580,401

     

578,827

   
Total Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency
(Cost: $579,016)
               

578,827

   

Inflation-Indexed Bonds(f) 6.5%

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

FRANCE 0.7%

 
France Government Bond OAT
07/25/24
   

0.250

%

 

EUR

       

914,040

     

1,052,722

   
France Government Bond OAT
07/25/40
   

1.800

%

 

EUR

       

80,150

     

122,351

   

Total

               

1,175,073

   

GERMANY 0.3%

 
Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Bundesobligation Inflation-Linked Bond
04/15/18
   

0.750

%

 

EUR

       

297,503

     

325,216

   
Deutsche Bundesrepublik Inflation-Linked Bond
04/15/23
   

0.100

%

 

EUR

       

77,640

     

88,569

   

Total

               

413,785

   

ITALY 0.5%

 
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro(c)
09/15/19
   

2.350

%

 

EUR

       

77,471

     

90,539

   

09/15/21

   

2.100

%

 

EUR

       

75,821

     

90,699

   

09/15/24

   

2.350

%

 

EUR

       

70,330

     

87,726

   

09/15/26

   

3.100

%

 

EUR

       

161,158

     

217,712

   

09/15/41

   

2.550

%

 

EUR

       

173,797

     

235,582

   

Total

               

722,258

   

MEXICO 0.1%

 
Mexican Udibonos
11/15/40
   

4.000

%

 

MXN

       

2,144,211

     

136,273

   

NEW ZEALAND 0.1%

 
New Zealand Government Bond(c)
09/20/25
   

2.000

%

 

NZD

       

360,820

     

234,496

   

SWEDEN —%

 
Sweden Inflation-Linked Bond
06/01/25
   

1.000

%

 

SEK

       

349,798

     

46,871

   

UNITED KINGDOM 1.4%

 
United Kingdom Gilt Inflation-Linked Bond(c)
03/22/29
   

0.125

%

 

GBP

       

382,708

     

646,681

   

03/22/34

   

0.750

%

 

GBP

       

106,200

     

206,797

   

03/22/44

   

0.125

%

 

GBP

       

556,858

     

1,076,290

   

03/22/52

   

0.250

%

 

GBP

       

117,978

     

258,518

   

Total

               

2,188,286

   

UNITED STATES 3.4%

 
U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Bond
04/15/19
   

0.125

%

           

1,035,779

     

1,032,771

   

01/15/21

   

1.125

%

           

902,824

     

937,526

   

01/15/22

   

0.125

%

           

872,579

     

852,037

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Inflation-Indexed Bonds(f) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

01/15/24

   

0.625

%

           

667,956

     

666,756

   

01/15/25

   

2.375

%

           

321,894

     

370,162

   

01/15/27

   

2.375

%

           

271,379

     

318,040

   

01/15/29

   

2.500

%

           

55,414

     

66,752

   

02/15/42

   

0.750

%

           

379,094

     

339,581

   

02/15/43

   

0.625

%

           

470,898

     

406,370

   

02/15/45

   

0.750

%

           

581,015

     

516,399

   

Total

               

5,506,394

   
Total Inflation-Indexed Bonds
(Cost: $10,543,911)
               

10,423,436

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations 1.0%

U.S. Treasury
04/30/16
   

0.375

%

           

340,000

     

339,974

   

10/31/18

   

1.750

%

           

200,000

     

203,117

   

12/31/19

   

1.125

%

           

305,000

     

300,246

   

01/31/20

   

1.375

%

           

95,000

     

94,343

   

02/15/21

   

3.625

%

           

95,000

     

103,817

   

02/28/21

   

2.000

%

           

50,000

     

50,623

   

08/15/23

   

2.500

%

           

20,000

     

20,632

   

05/15/25

   

2.125

%

           

70,000

     

69,404

   

08/15/26

   

6.750

%

           

50,000

     

71,324

   

08/15/27

   

6.375

%

           

40,000

     

56,560

   

11/15/40

   

4.250

%

           

50,000

     

61,986

   

02/15/42

   

3.125

%

           

95,000

     

98,277

   

08/15/43

   

3.625

%

           

75,000

     

84,706

   

05/15/45

   

3.000

%

           

85,000

     

84,920

   
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost: $1,647,616)
               

1,639,929

   

Foreign Government Obligations(f)(g) 3.1%

AUSTRALIA 0.1%

 
Australia Government Bond
10/21/19
   

2.750

%

 

AUD

       

170,000

     

125,546

   
Australia Government Bond(c)
04/21/25
   

3.250

%

 

AUD

       

89,000

     

66,374

   

Total

               

191,920

   

BELGIUM 0.1%

 
Belgium Government Bond(c)
06/22/24
   

2.600

%

 

EUR

       

150,000

     

185,123

   

COLOMBIA 0.1%

 
Colombia Government International Bond
03/21/23
   

4.375

%

 

COP

       

280,000,000

     

74,345

   

06/28/27

   

9.850

%

 

COP

       

293,000,000

     

106,868

   

Total

               

181,213

   

Foreign Government Obligations(f)(g) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

ITALY 0.2%

 
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro
11/01/26
   

7.250

%

 

EUR

       

192,000

     

319,062

   

MEXICO 1.1%

 
Mexican Bonos
06/10/21
   

6.500

%

 

MXN

       

2,000,000

     

126,133

   

12/07/23

   

8.000

%

 

MXN

       

5,000,000

     

339,697

   

12/05/24

   

10.000

%

 

MXN

       

4,850,000

     

371,132

   

11/23/34

   

7.750

%

 

MXN

       

14,570,000

     

975,099

   

Total

               

1,812,061

   

NEW ZEALAND 0.5%

 
New Zealand Government Bond(c)
04/15/27
   

4.500

%

 

NZD

       

1,182,000

     

845,899

   

PORTUGAL 0.1%

 
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT(c)
10/15/25
   

2.875

%

 

EUR

       

107,000

     

118,419

   

ROMANIA 0.5%

 
Romania Government Bond
02/24/25
   

4.750

%

 

RON

       

2,870,000

     

744,918

   

SPAIN 0.4%

 
Spain Government Bond(c)
01/31/22
   

5.850

%

 

EUR

       

350,000

     

481,058

   

10/31/25

   

2.150

%

 

EUR

       

155,000

     

172,936

   

Total

               

653,994

   
Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost: $5,331,708)
               

5,052,609

   

Exchange-Traded Funds 0.5%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

iShares US Real Estate ETF

   

11,450

     

861,154

   
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $860,638)
       

861,154

   

Options Purchased Puts —%

Issuer

  Notional ($)/
Contracts
  Exercise
Price ($)
  Expiration
Date
 

Value ($)

 
Put — OTC
5-Year Interest
Rate Swap(h)
   

670,000

     

2.15

   

09/09/16

   

5,592

   
Total Options Purchased Puts
(Cost: $9,196)
               

5,592

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Money Market Funds 59.5%

 

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.184%(i)(j)
   

95,809,592

     

95,809,592

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $95,809,592)
       

95,809,592

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $166,478,371)
       

166,898,962

   

Investments Sold Short (22.0)%

 

Common Stocks (22.0)%

 

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (3.5)%

 

Auto Components (0.1)%

 

BorgWarner, Inc.

   

(2,034

)

   

(86,832

)

 

Diversified Consumer Services (0.1)%

 

H&R Block, Inc.

   

(5,465

)

   

(200,511

)

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (0.7)%

 

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)

   

(9,317

)

   

(439,110

)

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(b)

   

(202

)

   

(117,069

)

 

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.

   

(4,765

)

   

(202,132

)

 

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

   

(1,153

)

   

(50,801

)

 

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

   

(1,279

)

   

(90,694

)

 

Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

   

(2,046

)

   

(74,863

)

 

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

   

(2,061

)

   

(72,135

)

 

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

(1,918

)

   

(120,393

)

 

Total

       

(1,167,197

)

 

Internet & Catalog Retail (0.1)%

 

Netflix, Inc.(b)

   

(1,469

)

   

(181,172

)

 

Leisure Products —%

 

Hasbro, Inc.

   

(670

)

   

(48,970

)

 

Media (0.6)%

 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

   

(1,209

)

   

(89,369

)

 

Regal Entertainment Group, Class A

   

(26,081

)

   

(489,019

)

 

Thomson Reuters Corp.

   

(2,535

)

   

(102,262

)

 

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

(956

)

   

(108,477

)

 

WPP PLC, ADR

   

(817

)

   

(94,347

)

 

Total

       

(883,474

)

 

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Multiline Retail (1.0)%

 

Dillard's, Inc., Class A

   

(2,610

)

   

(195,750

)

 

Dollar Tree, Inc.(b)

   

(1,838

)

   

(138,696

)

 

Kohl's Corp.

   

(12,370

)

   

(582,998

)

 

Macy's, Inc.

   

(9,204

)

   

(359,692

)

 

Target Corp.

   

(4,140

)

   

(300,150

)

 

Total

       

(1,577,286

)

 

Specialty Retail (0.7)%

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

   

(7,535

)

   

(192,670

)

 

AutoZone, Inc.(b)

   

(375

)

   

(293,914

)

 

CarMax, Inc.(b)

   

(2,612

)

   

(149,668

)

 

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

   

(10,065

)

   

(392,837

)

 

Tiffany & Co.

   

(821

)

   

(65,417

)

 

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(b)

   

(1,151

)

   

(25,782

)

 

Total

       

(1,120,288

)

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (0.2)%

 

Carter's, Inc.

   

(839

)

   

(72,347

)

 

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(b)

   

(2,502

)

   

(107,636

)

 

Under Armour, Inc., Class A(b)

   

(1,683

)

   

(145,108

)

 

Total

       

(325,091

)

 

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

(5,590,821

)

 

CONSUMER STAPLES (0.4)%

 

Beverages (0.1)%

 

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

   

(338

)

   

(34,658

)

 

Monster Beverage Corp.(b)

   

(606

)

   

(93,694

)

 

Total

       

(128,352

)

 

Food & Staples Retailing —%

 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   

(1,924

)

   

(113,208

)

 

Food Products (0.1)%

 

Campbell Soup Co.

   

(812

)

   

(42,419

)

 

Hershey Co. (The)

   

(417

)

   

(35,991

)

 

Hormel Foods Corp.

   

(640

)

   

(47,949

)

 

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

   

(531

)

   

(39,130

)

 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

   

(486

)

   

(41,757

)

 

Total

       

(207,246

)

 

Household Products (0.1)%

 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

   

(393

)

   

(33,708

)

 

Clorox Co. (The)

   

(354

)

   

(44,002

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   

(539

)

   

(35,402

)

 

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   

(522

)

   

(39,066

)

 

Total

       

(152,178

)

 

Personal Products (0.1)%

 

Edgewell Personal Care Co.

   

(1,558

)

   

(125,419

)

 

Total Consumer Staples

       

(726,403

)

 

ENERGY (1.1)%

 

Energy Equipment & Services (0.5)%

 

Core Laboratories NV

   

(156

)

   

(18,431

)

 

Diamond Offshore Drilling

   

(1,344

)

   

(30,415

)

 

Ensco PLC, Class A

   

(2,134

)

   

(36,534

)

 

Nabors Industries Ltd.

   

(3,859

)

   

(39,014

)

 

Noble Corp. PLC

   

(2,557

)

   

(33,931

)

 

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

   

(2,730

)

   

(44,281

)

 

Precision Drilling Corp.

   

(8,874

)

   

(38,247

)

 

Rowan Companies PLC, Class A

   

(11,827

)

   

(240,443

)

 

SEACOR Holdings, Inc.(b)

   

(4,210

)

   

(239,044

)

 

Total

       

(720,340

)

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (0.6)%

 

Apache Corp.

   

(937

)

   

(46,082

)

 

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

   

(6,444

)

   

(95,371

)

 

Cheniere Energy, Inc.(b)

   

(2,166

)

   

(102,993

)

 

Chevron Corp.

   

(1,285

)

   

(117,346

)

 

Cobalt International Energy, Inc.(b)

   

(15,536

)

   

(114,500

)

 

Continental Resources, Inc.(b)

   

(597

)

   

(21,671

)

 

Encana Corp.

   

(5,920

)

   

(49,373

)

 

Marathon Oil Corp.

   

(2,437

)

   

(42,672

)

 

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.(b)

   

(1,663

)

   

(19,108

)

 

Oneok, Inc.

   

(1,150

)

   

(33,902

)

 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

   

(1,679

)

   

(243,035

)

 

Total SA, ADR

   

(2,270

)

   

(112,252

)

 

Whiting Petroleum Corp.(b)

   

(984

)

   

(16,246

)

 

Total

       

(1,014,551

)

 

Total Energy

       

(1,734,891

)

 

FINANCIALS (3.0)%

 

Banks (0.9)%

 

First Horizon National Corp.

   

(16,155

)

   

(240,225

)

 

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

First Republic Bank

   

(2,132

)

   

(146,810

)

 

People's United Financial

   

(8,319

)

   

(139,343

)

 

Synovus Financial Corp.

   

(20,597

)

   

(687,528

)

 

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)

   

(6,283

)

   

(256,472

)

 

Total

       

(1,470,378

)

 

Capital Markets (0.7)%

 
Artisan Partners Asset Management,
Inc., Class A
   

(3,159

)

   

(123,485

)

 

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

   

(7,440

)

   

(342,091

)

 

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

   

(5,110

)

   

(389,127

)

 

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

   

(7,791

)

   

(285,384

)

 

Total

       

(1,140,087

)

 

Consumer Finance (0.1)%

 

Capital One Financial Corp.

   

(2,922

)

   

(229,406

)

 

Diversified Financial Services (0.3)%

 

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.

   

(1,838

)

   

(177,312

)

 

Nasdaq, Inc.

   

(4,402

)

   

(258,045

)

 

Total

       

(435,357

)

 

Insurance (0.9)%

 

Arch Capital Group Ltd.(b)

   

(8,394

)

   

(608,313

)

 

Brown & Brown, Inc.

   

(3,777

)

   

(122,601

)

 

Mercury General Corp.

   

(2,509

)

   

(129,841

)

 

ProAssurance Corp.

   

(1,132

)

   

(59,894

)

 

Progressive Corp. (The)

   

(3,868

)

   

(119,212

)

 

Travelers Companies, Inc. (The)

   

(2,285

)

   

(261,793

)

 

White Mountains Insurance Gp

   

(155

)

   

(125,240

)

 

Total

       

(1,426,894

)

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (0.1)%

 

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

   

(8,675

)

   

(187,033

)

 

Total Financials

       

(4,889,155

)

 

HEALTH CARE (4.8)%

 

Biotechnology (2.5)%

 

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

   

(1,835

)

   

(70,079

)

 

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   

(5,112

)

   

(330,184

)

 

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   

(360

)

   

(37,462

)

 

Applied Genetic Technologies(b)

   

(2,200

)

   

(37,488

)

 

Cara Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

   

(17,745

)

   

(293,680

)

 

Chimerix, Inc.(b)

   

(697

)

   

(28,159

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Fibrogen, Inc.(b)

   

(11,513

)

   

(342,397

)

 

Immunogen, Inc.(b)

   

(22,055

)

   

(299,286

)

 

Intrexon Corp.(b)

   

(465

)

   

(16,884

)

 

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   

(28,329

)

   

(345,614

)

 

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   

(8,060

)

   

(491,982

)

 

Kite Pharma, Inc.(b)

   

(6,143

)

   

(505,999

)

 

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   

(3,037

)

   

(41,789

)

 

Medivation, Inc.(b)

   

(1,244

)

   

(52,596

)

 

OPKO Health, Inc.(b)

   

(2,153

)

   

(23,554

)

 

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.

   

(2,120

)

   

(21,751

)

 

Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

   

(6,010

)

   

(298,156

)

 

Seattle Genetics, Inc.(b)

   

(9,788

)

   

(410,900

)

 

uniQure NV(b)

   

(20,394

)

   

(382,999

)

 

United Therapeutics Corp.(b)

   

(242

)

   

(36,937

)

 

Total

       

(4,067,896

)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (0.5)%

 

Baxter International, Inc.

   

(11,318

)

   

(426,123

)

 

CR Bard, Inc.

   

(158

)

   

(29,517

)

 

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

   

(1,326

)

   

(67,507

)

 

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(b)

   

(222

)

   

(15,722

)

 

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(b)

   

(3,855

)

   

(311,407

)

 

Total

       

(850,276

)

 

Health Care Providers & Services (0.4)%

 

Anthem, Inc.

   

(747

)

   

(97,394

)

 

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.(b)

   

(617

)

   

(45,066

)

 

Henry Schein, Inc.(b)

   

(2,302

)

   

(360,217

)

 

Patterson Cos, Inc.

   

(2,097

)

   

(95,560

)

 

Total

       

(598,237

)

 

Health Care Technology —%

 

athenahealth, Inc.(b)

   

(275

)

   

(46,131

)

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services (0.2)%

 

Bruker Corp.(b)

   

(1,345

)

   

(30,451

)

 

Illumina, Inc.(b)

   

(754

)

   

(138,660

)

 

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(b)

   

(138

)

   

(47,304

)

 

QIAGEN NV(b)

   

(778

)

   

(20,570

)

 

Total

       

(236,985

)

 

Pharmaceuticals (1.2)%

 

Eli Lilly & Co.

   

(5,365

)

   

(440,145

)

 

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Nektar Therapeutics(b)

   

(28,309

)

   

(443,319

)

 

Novo Nordisk A/S, ADR

   

(7,005

)

   

(385,065

)

 

Roche Holding AG, ADR

   

(2,936

)

   

(98,327

)

 

Shire PLC, ADR

   

(365

)

   

(76,051

)

 

Xenoport, Inc.(b)

   

(6,805

)

   

(41,102

)

 

Zoetis, Inc.

   

(8,715

)

   

(406,990

)

 

Total

       

(1,890,999

)

 

Total Health Care

       

(7,690,524

)

 

INDUSTRIALS (3.3)%

 

Aerospace & Defense (0.4)%

 

Hexcel Corp.

   

(1,945

)

   

(91,590

)

 

TransDigm Group, Inc.(b)

   

(1,999

)

   

(469,025

)

 

Triumph Group, Inc.

   

(2,997

)

   

(120,030

)

 

Total

       

(680,645

)

 

Air Freight & Logistics (0.2)%

 

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

   

(7,090

)

   

(344,149

)

 

Airlines (0.2)%

 

Copa Holdings SA, Class A

   

(6,005

)

   

(310,158

)

 

Spirit Airlines, Inc.(b)

   

(841

)

   

(30,924

)

 

Total

       

(341,082

)

 

Building Products (0.1)%

 

Allegion PLC

   

(1,570

)

   

(105,520

)

 

Commercial Services & Supplies —%

 

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

   

(3,227

)

   

(69,703

)

 

Construction & Engineering (0.3)%

 

Fluor Corp.

   

(9,000

)

   

(437,400

)

 

KBR, Inc.

   

(6,080

)

   

(118,195

)

 

Total

       

(555,595

)

 

Electrical Equipment (0.1)%

 

Emerson Electric Co.

   

(1,512

)

   

(75,600

)

 

Industrial Conglomerates (0.3)%

 

3M Co.

   

(2,802

)

   

(438,737

)

 

Roper Industries, Inc.

   

(376

)

   

(72,752

)

 

Total

       

(511,489

)

 

Machinery (0.6)%

 

Deere & Co.

   

(3,690

)

   

(293,613

)

 

Illinois Tool Works

   

(885

)

   

(83,172

)

 

Oshkosh Corp.

   

(1,201

)

   

(52,676

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
17



COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

PACCAR, Inc.

   

(7,535

)

   

(391,519

)

 

SPX Corp.

   

(11,190

)

   

(123,538

)

 

Total

       

(944,518

)

 

Professional Services (0.3)%

 

IHS, Inc., Class A(b)

   

(969

)

   

(119,487

)

 

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

   

(487

)

   

(43,966

)

 

Robert Half International, Inc.

   

(6,880

)

   

(352,119

)

 

Total

       

(515,572

)

 

Road & Rail (0.1)%

 

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(b)

   

(7,238

)

   

(114,795

)

 

Trading Companies & Distributors (0.7)%

 

Air Lease Corp.

   

(4,358

)

   

(146,559

)

 

Fastenal Co.

   

(12,226

)

   

(496,131

)

 

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

   

(6,887

)

   

(424,928

)

 

Total

       

(1,067,618

)

 

Total Industrials

       

(5,326,286

)

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (4.9)%

 

Communications Equipment (0.5)%

 

Arista Networks, Inc.(b)

   

(7,722

)

   

(567,722

)

 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

   

(7,633

)

   

(229,982

)

 

Total

       

(797,704

)

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (0.9)%

 

Corning, Inc.

   

(21,225

)

   

(397,544

)

 

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A

   

(7,328

)

   

(253,402

)

 

IPG Photonics Corp.(b)

   

(7,649

)

   

(697,512

)

 

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(b)

   

(1,497

)

   

(120,060

)

 

Total

       

(1,468,518

)

 

Internet Software & Services (0.2)%

 

Pandora Media, Inc.(b)

   

(2,285

)

   

(31,533

)

 

Shutterstock, Inc.(b)

   

(4,870

)

   

(176,635

)

 

Yahoo!, Inc.(b)

   

(3,479

)

   

(117,625

)

 

Total

       

(325,793

)

 

IT Services (0.6)%

 

Accenture PLC, Class A

   

(2,785

)

   

(298,608

)

 

International Business Machines Corp.

   

(1,407

)

   

(196,164

)

 

Xerox Corp.

   

(48,868

)

   

(515,557

)

 

Total

       

(1,010,329

)

 

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (0.9)%

 

Amkor Technology, Inc.(b)

   

(59,969

)

   

(407,789

)

 

Analog Devices, Inc.

   

(1,534

)

   

(94,541

)

 
ASML Holding NV    

(585

)

   

(54,241

)

 

Intel Corp.

   

(5,237

)

   

(182,091

)

 

Linear Technology Corp.

   

(8,403

)

   

(384,185

)

 

Teradyne, Inc.

   

(16,040

)

   

(333,311

)

 

Xilinx, Inc.

   

(903

)

   

(44,870

)

 

Total

       

(1,501,028

)

 

Software (1.0)%

 

FireEye, Inc.(b)

   

(4,013

)

   

(91,817

)

 

Netsuite, Inc.(b)

   

(6,597

)

   

(563,384

)

 

Oracle Corp.

   

(5,547

)

   

(216,167

)

 

QLIK Technologies, Inc.(b)

   

(7,650

)

   

(243,346

)

 

ServiceNow, Inc.(b)

   

(3,510

)

   

(305,405

)

 

Zynga, Inc., Class A(b)

   

(45,548

)

   

(117,514

)

 

Total

       

(1,537,633

)

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (0.8)%

 

Hewlett Packard Enterpris(b)

   

(7,995

)

   

(118,806

)

 

HP, Inc.

   

(7,995

)

   

(100,257

)

 

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A

   

(19,339

)

   

(664,101

)

 

NetApp, Inc.

   

(12,840

)

   

(393,674

)

 

Total

       

(1,276,838

)

 

Total Information Technology

       

(7,917,843

)

 

MATERIALS (0.6)%

 

Chemicals (0.4)%

 

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

   

(624

)

   

(85,419

)

 

Airgas, Inc.

   

(426

)

   

(58,873

)

 

Ashland, Inc.

   

(1,076

)

   

(121,212

)

 

Ecolab, Inc.

   

(852

)

   

(101,524

)

 

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

   

(437

)

   

(52,444

)

 

WR Grace & Co.(b)

   

(1,807

)

   

(177,484

)

 

Total

       

(596,956

)

 

Construction Materials (0.1)%

 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

   

(67

)

   

(10,546

)

 

Vulcan Materials Co.

   

(1,872

)

   

(192,198

)

 

Total

       

(202,744

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Containers & Packaging (0.1)%

 

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(b)

   

(1,392

)

   

(26,852

)

 

Packaging Corp. of America

   

(602

)

   

(40,930

)

 

Westrock Co.

   

(759

)

   

(38,428

)

 

Total

       

(106,210

)

 

Total Materials

       

(905,910

)

 

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (0.1)%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services (0.1)%

 

Telus Corp.

   

(2,206

)

   

(70,041

)

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

(2,416

)

   

(109,807

)

 

Total

       

(179,848

)

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services —%

 

America Movil SAB de CV, Class L, ADR

   

(2,875

)

   

(46,546

)

 

Total Telecommunication Services

       

(226,394

)

 

UTILITIES (0.3)%

 

Electric Utilities —%

 

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

   

(811

)

   

(20,818

)

 

Southern Co. (The)

   

(963

)

   

(42,892

)

 

Total

       

(63,710

)

 

Investments Sold Short (continued)

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers (0.1)%

 

NRG Energy, Inc.

   

(5,804

)

   

(71,737

)

 

Multi-Utilities (0.2)%

 

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

   

(711

)

   

(44,189

)

 

Dominion Resources, Inc.

   

(1,549

)

   

(104,356

)

 

Sempra Energy

   

(1,157

)

   

(114,809

)

 

Total

       

(263,354

)

 

Water Utilities —%

 

Aqua America, Inc.

   

(750

)

   

(22,013

)

 

Total Utilities

       

(420,814

)

 
Total Common Stocks
(Proceeds: $35,578,876)
       

(35,429,041

)

 
Total Investments Sold Short
(Proceeds: $35,578,876)
       

(35,429,041

)

 
Total Investments, Net of Investments
Sold Short
       

131,469,921

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

29,607,775

   

Net Assets

       

161,077,696

   

At November 30, 2015, securities and cash totaling $61,046,679 were pledged as collateral.

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at November 30, 2015

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

Barclays

 

12/9/2015

   

974,000

   

NOK

   

112,216

   

USD

   

151

     

   

Barclays

 

12/9/2015

   

9,881,000

   

NOK

   

1,134,071

   

USD

   

     

(2,796

)

 

Barclays

 

12/9/2015

   

2,033,464

   

USD

   

17,388,000

   

NOK

   

     

(32,871

)

 

Barclays

 

12/30/2015

   

31,349,000

   

MXN

   

1,896,018

   

USD

   

8,924

     

   

Barclays

 

1/13/2016

   

6,155,582

   

USD

   

9,387,000

   

NZD

   

4,694

     

   

BNP Paribas

 

12/9/2015

   

442,210,000

   

KRW

   

380,298

   

USD

   

     

(1,303

)

 

BNP Paribas

 

12/30/2015

   

1,299,000

   

NZD

   

851,715

   

USD

   

     

(1,545

)

 

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

100,000

   

AUD

   

70,694

   

USD

   

     

(1,453

)

 

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

1,500,000

   

CHF

   

1,493,853

   

USD

   

31,005

     

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
19



COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at November 30, 2015 (continued)

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

2,100,000

   

EUR

   

2,254,854

   

USD

   

32,839

     

   

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

11,000,000

   

NOK

   

1,266,829

   

USD

   

1,823

     

   

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

1,600,000

   

SGD

   

1,122,374

   

USD

   

     

(10,173

)

 

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

494,858

   

USD

   

700,000

   

AUD

   

10,168

     

   

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

898,829

   

USD

   

1,200,000

   

CAD

   

     

(266

)

 

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

1,541,884

   

USD

   

1,014,771

   

GBP

   

     

(13,268

)

 

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

1,231,020

   

USD

   

151,200,000

   

JPY

   

     

(826

)

 

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

864,937

   

USD

   

1,340,780

   

NZD

   

14,845

     

   

BNP Paribas

 

1/15/2016

   

886,407

   

USD

   

7,700,000

   

SEK

   

     

(2,024

)

 

Citi

 

12/9/2015

   

7,268,000

   

EUR

   

7,714,039

   

USD

   

33,068

     

   

Citi

 

12/9/2015

   

4,554,500

   

USD

   

4,261,000

   

EUR

   

     

(51,388

)

 

Citi

 

12/30/2015

   

289,000

   

AUD

   

208,857

   

USD

   

187

     

   

Credit Suisse

 

12/9/2015

   

506,000

   

CAD

   

380,225

   

USD

   

1,327

     

   

Credit Suisse

 

12/9/2015

   

2,174,628

   

USD

   

2,878,000

   

CAD

   

     

(19,553

)

 

Credit Suisse

 

12/30/2015

   

790,000

   

EUR

   

844,913

   

USD

   

9,383

     

   

Credit Suisse

 

1/15/2016

   

200,000

   

CHF

   

199,130

   

USD

   

4,083

     

   

Credit Suisse

 

1/15/2016

   

1,600,000

   

GBP

   

2,431,032

   

USD

   

20,848

     

   

Credit Suisse

 

1/15/2016

   

1,600,000

   

NZD

   

1,031,968

   

USD

   

     

(17,907

)

 

Credit Suisse

 

1/15/2016

   

5,300,000

   

SEK

   

610,162

   

USD

   

1,431

     

   

Credit Suisse

 

1/15/2016

   

1,471,444

   

USD

   

180,700,000

   

JPY

   

     

(1,233

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

12/30/2015

   

3,248,000

   

RON

   

781,220

   

USD

   

10,862

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

1,300,000

   

AUD

   

918,951

   

USD

   

     

(18,954

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

3,800,000

   

CAD

   

2,850,533

   

USD

   

5,081

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

3,900,000

   

CHF

   

3,842,682

   

USD

   

39,276

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

2,849,074

   

EUR

   

3,043,706

   

USD

   

29,095

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

1,075,327

   

GBP

   

1,634,002

   

USD

   

14,168

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

47,000,000

   

JPY

   

382,780

   

USD

   

378

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

3,627,367

   

NZD

   

2,340,160

   

USD

   

     

(40,017

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

20,046,124

   

SEK

   

2,307,886

   

USD

   

5,489

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

11,600,000

   

SEK

   

1,332,040

   

USD

   

     

(278

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

662,067

   

SGD

   

464,152

   

USD

   

     

(4,486

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

3,535,747

   

USD

   

4,900,000

   

AUD

   

     

(566

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

3,473,514

   

USD

   

4,636,377

   

CAD

   

     

(1,781

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

8,424,540

   

USD

   

8,458,449

   

CHF

   

     

(175,589

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

214,783

   

USD

   

200,000

   

EUR

   

     

(3,163

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

6,286,817

   

USD

   

769,570,008

   

JPY

   

     

(25,442

)

 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

3,495,543

   

USD

   

30,400,000

   

NOK

   

472

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

65,146

   

USD

   

100,000

   

NZD

   

471

     

   

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

230,258

   

USD

   

2,000,000

   

SEK

   

     

(548

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
20



COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at November 30, 2015 (continued)

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

Deutsche Bank

 

1/15/2016

   

352,254

   

USD

   

500,000

   

SGD

   

1,666

     

   

HSBC

 

12/9/2015

   

140,566,000

   

JPY

   

1,139,254

   

USD

   

     

(2,976

)

 

HSBC

 

12/9/2015

   

605,626

   

USD

   

40,262,000

   

INR

   

     

(2,001

)

 

HSBC

 

12/9/2015

   

1,145,155

   

USD

   

140,566,000

   

JPY

   

     

(2,925

)

 

HSBC

 

12/17/2015

   

409,000

   

SEK

   

46,890

   

USD

   

     

(36

)

 

HSBC

 

12/30/2015

   

571,000,000

   

COP

   

188,138

   

USD

   

6,760

     

   

HSBC

 

12/30/2015

   

1,850,000

   

JPY

   

15,065

   

USD

   

18

     

   

HSBC

 

12/30/2015

   

15,323

   

USD

   

1,880,000

   

JPY

   

     

(32

)

 

HSBC

 

1/13/2016

   

3,418,000

   

AUD

   

2,464,737

   

USD

   

     

(1,473

)

 

HSBC

 

1/13/2016

   

2,476,898

   

USD

   

2,541,000

   

CHF

   

938

     

   

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

8,707,015

   

AUD

   

6,151,854

   

USD

   

     

(129,956

)

 

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

6,812,995

   

CAD

   

5,103,417

   

USD

   

1,826

     

   

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

7,629,573

   

CHF

   

7,591,842

   

USD

   

151,236

     

   

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

4,519,044

   

EUR

   

4,846,245

   

USD

   

64,635

     

   

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

22,400,000

   

NOK

   

2,576,439

   

USD

   

429

     

   

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

200,000

   

NZD

   

129,018

   

USD

   

     

(2,216

)

 

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

141,308

   

USD

   

200,000

   

AUD

   

2,985

       

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

99,505

   

USD

   

100,000

   

CHF

   

     

(1,982

)

 

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

107,241

   

USD

   

100,000

   

EUR

   

     

(1,430

)

 

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

861,314

   

USD

   

567,038

   

GBP

   

     

(7,148

)

 

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

7,372,482

   

USD

   

905,436,675

   

JPY

   

     

(5,669

)

 

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

3,219,383

   

USD

   

4,990,595

   

NZD

   

55,306

     

   

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

4,227,506

   

USD

   

36,689,682

   

SEK

   

     

(13,514

)

 

HSBC

 

1/15/2016

   

9,611,067

   

USD

   

13,700,000

   

SGD

   

86,362

     

   

Morgan Stanley

 

12/9/2015

   

758,325

   

USD

   

6,643,000

   

SEK

   

3,571

     

   

Morgan Stanley

 

12/30/2015

   

12,095

   

USD

   

48,000

   

PLN

   

     

(225

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

1/15/2016

   

100,000

   

CHF

   

99,508

   

USD

   

1,985

     

   

Morgan Stanley

 

1/15/2016

   

18,000,000

   

JPY

   

146,502

   

USD

   

51

     

   

Morgan Stanley

 

1/15/2016

   

1,100,000

   

SEK

   

126,636

   

USD

   

296

     

   

Standard Chartered

 

12/9/2015

   

262,000

   

MXN

   

15,628

   

USD

   

     

(168

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/9/2015

   

222,111

   

USD

   

3,755,000

   

MXN

   

4,274

     

   

Standard Chartered

 

12/9/2015

   

549,933

   

USD

   

9,072,000

   

MXN

   

     

(2,991

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

250,000

   

CHF

   

248,808

   

USD

   

5,488

     

   

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

3,471,000

   

EUR

   

3,730,232

   

USD

   

60,934

     

   

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

1,793,000

   

GBP

   

2,697,820

   

USD

   

     

(2,858

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

75,000,000

   

JPY

   

609,067

   

USD

   

     

(589

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/17/2015

   

1,065,000

   

MXN

   

63,225

   

USD

   

     

(945

)

 

Standard Chartered

 

12/30/2015

   

29,600

   

GBP

   

45,133

   

USD

   

545

     

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
21



COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at November 30, 2015 (continued)

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

Standard Chartered

 

1/13/2016

   

8,244,000

   

CAD

   

6,176,091

   

USD

   

2,955

     

   

Standard Chartered

 

1/13/2016

   

3,707,610

   

USD

   

2,464,000

   

GBP

   

4,074

     

   

State Street

 

12/9/2015

   

629,000

   

AUD

   

447,156

   

USD

   

     

(7,555

)

 

State Street

 

12/9/2015

   

1,443,000

   

NZD

   

959,340

   

USD

   

9,987

     

   

State Street

 

12/9/2015

   

2,355,000

   

NZD

   

1,534,542

   

USD

   

     

(14,818

)

 

State Street

 

12/9/2015

   

115,982

   

USD

   

154,000

   

CAD

   

     

(665

)

 

State Street

 

12/9/2015

   

1,218,243

   

USD

   

4,884,000

   

PLN

   

     

(9,847

)

 

State Street

 

1/13/2016

   

32,174,000

   

NOK

   

3,707,378

   

USD

   

7,274

     

   

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

199,559

   

AUD

   

141,101

   

USD

   

     

(2,874

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

200,000

   

CAD

   

149,810

   

USD

   

50

     

   

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

500,000

   

EUR

   

536,911

   

USD

   

7,859

     

   

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

1,000,000

   

GBP

   

1,519,471

   

USD

   

13,106

     

   

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

24,899,690

   

JPY

   

202,715

   

USD

   

126

     

   

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

12,300,000

   

NOK

   

1,413,877

   

USD

   

     

(629

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

2,116,683

   

NZD

   

1,365,995

   

USD

   

     

(22,913

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

2,900,000

   

SGD

   

2,033,997

   

USD

   

     

(18,743

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

59,180

   

USD

   

79,006

   

CAD

   

     

(20

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

1,801,716

   

USD

   

1,809,409

   

CHF

   

     

(37,122

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

221,442

   

USD

   

27,200,000

   

JPY

   

     

(138

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

258,139

   

USD

   

400,000

   

NZD

   

4,330

     

   

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

241,891

   

USD

   

2,100,000

   

SEK

   

     

(695

)

 

State Street

 

1/15/2016

   

70,138

   

USD

   

100,000

   

SGD

   

646

     

   

UBS

 

12/17/2015

   

364,167

   

NZD

   

236,891

   

USD

   

     

(2,551

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

6,700,000

   

AUD

   

4,790,180

   

USD

   

     

(43,638

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

3,218,348

   

CAD

   

2,416,364

   

USD

   

6,456

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

5,100,000

   

CHF

   

5,067,281

   

USD

   

93,597

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

900,000

   

EUR

   

961,059

   

USD

   

8,768

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

1,834,327,677

   

JPY

   

14,946,598

   

USD

   

22,143

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

4,200,000

   

NOK

   

483,514

   

USD

   

511

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

889,690

   

NZD

   

575,604

   

USD

   

     

(8,186

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

43,066,876

   

SEK

   

4,958,229

   

USD

   

11,784

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

23,900,000

   

SGD

   

16,881,068

   

USD

   

     

(36,345

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

4,952,123

   

USD

   

7,006,598

   

AUD

   

102,897

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

4,021,097

   

USD

   

5,568,769

   

AUD

   

     

(3,423

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

3,966,083

   

USD

   

5,300,000

   

CAD

   

2,573

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

1,050,122

   

USD

   

1,400,000

   

CAD

   

     

(1,798

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

4,577,773

   

USD

   

4,700,000

   

CHF

   

5,818

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

2,073,628

   

USD

   

2,100,000

   

CHF

   

     

(25,640

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

10,281,288

   

USD

   

9,607,103

   

EUR

   

     

(115,994

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
22



COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at November 30, 2015 (continued)

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

1,029,292

   

USD

   

683,788

   

GBP

   

742

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

2,536,223

   

USD

   

1,667,330

   

GBP

   

     

(24,616

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

481,168

   

USD

   

59,300,000

   

JPY

   

1,309

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

1,686,312

   

USD

   

14,600,000

   

NOK

   

     

(7,305

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

1,158,521

   

USD

   

1,774,920

   

NZD

   

6,132

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

2,442,482

   

USD

   

21,300,000

   

SEK

   

3,928

     

   

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

115,373

   

USD

   

1,000,000

   

SEK

   

     

(518

)

 

UBS

 

1/15/2016

   

10,458,910

   

USD

   

14,905,521

   

SGD

   

91,837

     

   

Total

                       

1,138,275

     

(992,597

)

 

Futures Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Long Futures Contracts Outstanding

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
10YR MINI JGB FUT    

49

   

JPY

       

5,910,252

   

12/11/2015

   

26,699

     

   
3MO EURO EURIBOR    

12

   

EUR

       

3,177,573

   

06/13/2016

   

5,431

     

   
3MO EUROYEN TFX    

9

   

JPY

       

1,825,041

   

06/13/2016

   

     

(209

)

 
90DAY EURO$ FUTR    

13

   

USD

       

3,224,325

   

06/13/2016

   

     

(780

)

 
90DAY EURO$ FUTR    

47

   

USD

       

11,618,988

   

12/19/2016

   

     

(10,859

)

 
90DAY STERLING    

58

   

GBP

       

10,846,059

   

06/15/2016

   

5,563

     

   
90DAY STERLING    

60

   

GBP

       

11,198,599

   

12/21/2016

   

20,993

     

   

AUST 10Y BOND FUT

   

13

   

AUD

       

1,192,523

   

12/15/2015

   

     

(642

)

 

AUST 3YR BOND FUT

   

5

   

AUD

       

402,395

   

12/15/2015

   

     

(2,560

)

 

BANK ACCEPT FUTR

   

19

   

CAD

       

3,527,865

   

06/13/2016

   

     

(399

)

 

CAC40 10 EURO FUT

   

4

   

EUR

       

209,450

   

12/18/2015

   

2,552

     

   

CAN 10YR BOND FUT

   

2

   

CAD

       

207,900

   

03/21/2016

   

957

     

   

DAX INDEX FUTURE

   

1

   

EUR

       

300,549

   

12/18/2015

   

12,687

     

   
EURO BUXL 30Y BND    

6

   

EUR

       

982,338

   

03/08/2016

   

     

(873

)

 

Euro CHF 3MO ICE

   

51

   

CHF

       

12,532,512

   

06/13/2016

   

12,444

     

   
EURO STOXX 50    

4

   

EUR

       

148,128

   

12/18/2015

   

2,719

     

   

Euro-BTP Future

   

4

   

EUR

       

595,640

   

12/08/2015

   

16,041

     

   
EURO-BUND FUTURE    

19

   

EUR

       

3,177,985

   

12/08/2015

   

21,839

     

   

Euro-OAT Future

   

4

   

EUR

       

643,988

   

03/08/2016

   

3,149

     

   

FTSE 100 IDX FUT

   

2

   

GBP

       

191,350

   

12/18/2015

   

307

     

   

FTSE/MIB IDX FUT

   

6

   

EUR

       

719,447

   

12/18/2015

   

23,486

     

   

IBEX 35 INDX FUTR

   

1

   

EUR

       

109,613

   

12/18/2015

   

750

     

   

LONG GILT FUTURE

   

17

   

GBP

       

3,014,322

   

03/29/2016

   

9,874

     

   

mini MSCI EAFE

   

15

   

USD

       

1,308,000

   

12/18/2015

   

     

(28,918

)

 

mini MSCI EAFE

   

13

   

USD

       

1,133,600

   

12/18/2015

   

     

(8,414

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
23



COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Futures Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015 (continued)

Long Futures Contracts Outstanding (continued)

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

mini MSCI Emg Mkt

   

9

   

USD

       

369,000

   

12/18/2015

   

     

(25,558

)

 

mini MSCI Emg Mkt

   

8

   

USD

       

328,000

   

12/18/2015

   

     

(16,378

)

 

MSCI SING IX ETS

   

9

   

SGD

       

203,410

   

12/30/2015

   

     

(4,996

)

 

OMXS30 IND FUTURE

   

10

   

SEK

       

176,512

   

12/18/2015

   

3,901

     

   

S&P500 EMINI FUT

   

16

   

USD

       

1,663,840

   

12/18/2015

   

10,892

     

   

S&P500 EMINI FUT

   

16

   

USD

       

1,663,840

   

12/18/2015

   

     

(4,399

)

 

Short Euro-BTP

   

2

   

EUR

       

238,400

   

12/08/2015

   

582

     

   

TOPIX INDX FUTR

   

1

   

JPY

       

128,513

   

12/10/2015

   

1,410

     

   

US 10YR NOTE (CBT)

   

16

   

USD

       

2,023,000

   

03/21/2016

   

5,096

     

   

US LONG BOND(CBT)

   

1

   

USD

       

154,000

   

03/21/2016

   

873

     

   

US ULTRA BOND CBT

   

1

   

USD

       

158,438

   

03/21/2016

   

     

(48

)

 

US ULTRA BOND CBT

   

2

   

USD

       

316,875

   

03/21/2016

   

2,418

     

   

Total

           

85,622,270

         

190,663

     

(105,033

)

 

Short Futures Contracts Outstanding

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
10YR MINI JGB FUT    

(83

)

 

JPY

       

(10,011,243

)

 

12/11/2015

   

     

(6,987

)

 
3MO EURO EURIBOR    

(4

)

 

EUR

       

(1,059,191

)

 

06/13/2016

   

     

(379

)

 
3MO EUROYEN TFX    

(16

)

 

JPY

       

(3,244,517

)

 

06/13/2016

   

280

     

   
90DAY EURO$ FUTR    

(3

)

 

USD

       

(744,075

)

 

06/13/2016

   

142

     

   
90DAY EURO$ FUTR    

(94

)

 

USD

       

(23,114,600

)

 

12/18/2017

   

     

(10,195

)

 

CAN 10YR BOND FUT

   

(17

)

 

CAD

       

(1,767,150

)

 

03/21/2016

   

     

(819

)

 
EURO STOXX 50    

(1

)

 

EUR

       

(37,032

)

 

12/18/2015

   

     

(530

)

 
EURO-BOBL FUTURE    

(2

)

 

EUR

       

(278,105

)

 

03/08/2016

   

     

(471

)

 

Euro-BTP Future

   

(1

)

 

EUR

       

(148,910

)

 

12/08/2015

   

     

(5,630

)

 
EURO-BUND FUTURE    

(21

)

 

EUR

       

(3,552,448

)

 

03/08/2016

   

     

(15,224

)

 

FTSE 100 IDX FUT

   

(4

)

 

GBP

       

(382,700

)

 

12/18/2015

   

     

(507

)

 

IBEX 35 INDX FUTR

   

(1

)

 

EUR

       

(109,613

)

 

12/18/2015

   

     

(2,292

)

 

OMXS30 IND FUTURE

   

(4

)

 

SEK

       

(70,605

)

 

12/18/2015

   

     

(2,381

)

 

S&P/TSX 60 IX FUT

   

(7

)

 

CAD

       

(829,548

)

 

12/17/2015

   

     

(7,734

)

 

SPI 200 FUTURES

   

(3

)

 

AUD

       

(281,289

)

 

12/17/2015

   

1,787

     

   

TOPIX INDX FUTR

   

(2

)

 

JPY

       

(257,027

)

 

12/10/2015

   

2,097

     

   

US 10YR NOTE (CBT)

   

(12

)

 

USD

       

(1,517,250

)

 

03/21/2016

   

     

(2,989

)

 

US 5YR NOTE (CBT)

   

(2

)

 

USD

       

(237,359

)

 

03/31/2016

   

     

(191

)

 

US 5YR NOTE (CBT)

   

(6

)

 

USD

       

(712,078

)

 

03/31/2016

   

     

(135

)

 

US LONG BOND(CBT)

   

(3

)

 

USD

       

(462,000

)

 

03/21/2016

   

     

(848

)

 

Total

           

(48,816,740

)

       

4,306

     

(57,312

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Buy Protection

Counterparty

  Reference
Entity
  Expiration
Date
  Pay Fixed
Rate (%)
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Market
Value ($)
  Unamortized
Premium
(Paid)
Received ($)
  Periodic
Payments
Receivable
(Payable) ($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation
($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation
($)
 
Goldman Sachs
International
  Republic of Colombia
 
  12/20/2020
 
  1.000
 
  438,000
 
  24,798
 
  (25,705
 

)

  (864
 

)

 
 
  (1,771
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
International
  Republic of Turkey
 
  12/20/2020
 
  1.000
 
  450,000
 
  33,724
 
  (38,766
 

)

  (887
 

)

 
 
  (5,929
 

)

 
Goldman Sachs
International
  Republic of South Africa
 
  12/20/2020
 
  1.000
 
  500,000
 
  37,974
 
  (32,183
 

)

  (986
 

)

  4,805
 
 
 
 

Barclays

 

Republic of Colombia

 

12/20/2020

   

1.000

     

300,000

     

16,985

     

(15,341

)

   

(592

)

   

1,052

     

   

Barclays

 

Republic of South Africa

 

12/20/2020

   

1.000

     

200,000

     

15,190

     

(15,974

)

   

(394

)

   

     

(1,178

)

 

Barclays

 

Republic of Turkey

 

12/20/2020

   

1.000

     

300,000

     

22,484

     

(21,006

)

   

(592

)

   

886

     

   
Morgan Stanley*
  
  
  
  Markit CDX North
America High Yield
Index, Series 25
Version 1
  12/20/2020
 
 
 
  5.000
 
 
 
  1,200,000
 
 
 
  (17,434
 
 
 

)

 
 
 
 
  (11,833
 
 
 

)

 
 
 
 
  (29,267
 
 
 

)

 

Total

                               

6,743

     

(38,145

)

 

*Centrally cleared swap contract

Sell Protection

Counterparty

  Reference
Entity
  Expiration
Date
  Receive
Fixed
Rate (%)
  Implied
Credit
Spread (%)**
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Market
Value ($)
  Unamortized
Premium
(Paid)
Received ($)
  Periodic
Payments
Receivable
(Payable)
($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation
($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation
($)
 
Morgan
Stanley*
 
 
 
  Markit CDX
North America
Investment Grade
Index, Series 25
Version 1
  12/20/2020
 
 
 
 
  1.000
 
 
 
 
  0.840
 
 
 
 
  7,600,000
 
 
 
 
  5,381
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  14,989
 
 
 
 
  20,370
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Morgan
Stanley*
 
 
  Markit iTraxx
Europe Crossover
Index, Series 24
Version 1
  12/20/2020
 
 
 
  5.000
 
 
 
  2.947
 
 
 
  450,000
 
 
 
  4,339
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  4,688
 
 
 
  9,027
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total

                                   

29,397

     

   

* Centrally cleared swap contract

**Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate or sovereign issues as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Interest Rate Swap Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Counterparty

  Floating Rate
Index
  Fund
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
  Fixed
Rate (%)
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Currency
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Unamortized
Premium
(Paid)
Received ($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
Barclays
 
  U.S. CPI Urban
Consumers NSA
  Receive
 
  2.049
 
  11/13/2045
 
 

USD


 
  350,000
 
 
 
  2,845
 
 
 
 
Barclays
 
  U.S. CPI Urban
Consumers NSA
  Receive
 
  2.053
 
  11/12/2045
 
 

USD


 
  300,000
 
 
 
  2,130
 
 
 
 
Morgan Stanley*
 
  3-Month USD
LIBOR-BBA
  Receive
 
  1.577
 
  09/15/2020
 
 

USD


 
  1,400,000
 
  (6
 

)

 
 
  (4,383
 

)

 
Morgan Stanley*
 
  3-Month USD
LIBOR-BBA
  Receive
 
  1.905
 
  09/15/2022
 
 

USD


 
  3,489,000
 
  (20
 

)

 
 
  (30,701
 

)

 

Total

                               

4,975

     

(35,084

)

 

*Centrally cleared swap contract

Total Return Swap Contracts Outstanding at November 30, 2015

Counterparty

 

Fund Receives

 

Fund Pays

  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Currency
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
 
 
  Total return on
Goldman Sachs
Risk Premia
Basket Series 27
Excess Return(a)
  Fixed rate
of 0.35%
 
 
 
  02/26/2016
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  10,131,334
 
 
 
 
  207,434
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
 
 
  Total return on
Goldman Sachs
Risk Premia
Basket Series 27
Excess Return(a)
  Fixed rate
of 0.35%
 
 
 
  02/26/2016
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  8,101,951
 
 
 
 
  165,884
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
 
 
  Total return on
Goldman Sachs
Risk Premia
Basket Series 44
Excess Return(b)
  Fixed rate
of 0.35%
 
 
 
  09/20/2016
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  2,881,768
 
 
 
 
  62,501
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
 
 
  Total return on
Goldman Sachs
Risk Premia
Basket Series 44
Excess Return(b)
  Fixed rate
of 0.35%
 
 
 
  10/15/2016
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  4,634,314
 
 
 
 
  100,512
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goldman Sachs
International
 
 
 
  Total return on
Goldman Sachs
Risk Premia
Basket Series 44
Excess Return(b)
  Fixed rate
of 0.35%
 
 
 
  11/09/2016
 
 
 
 
 

USD


 
 
 
 
  9,532,065
 
 
 
 
  253,302
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total

                       

789,633

     

   

(a) Underlying assets of this index include forward foreign currency exchange contracts, long/short commodity futures, long/short foreign and domestic bond futures, options on short commodity futures, options on foreign and domestic indices and long/short foreign and domestic equities.

(b) Underlying assets of this index include forward foreign currency exchange contracts, long/short foreign and domestic commodity futures, long/short foreign and domestic index futures, options on short commodity futures, options on foreign and domestic indices, short currency options, foreign indices and long/short foreign and domestic equities.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  This security or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral in connection with securities sold short.

(b)  Non-income producing investment.

(c)  Represents privately placed and other securities and instruments exempt from SEC registration (collectively, private placements), such as Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 144A eligible securities, which are often sold only to qualified institutional buyers. The Fund may invest in private placements determined to be liquid as well as those determined to be illiquid. Private placements may be determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Fund's Board of Trustees. At November 30, 2015, the value of these securities amounted to $8,432,167 or 5.23% of net assets.

(d)  Variable rate security.

(e)  Interest Only (IO) represents the right to receive the monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgage loans.

(f)  Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted.

(g)  Principal and interest may not be guaranteed by the government.

(h)  Purchased swaption contracts outstanding at November 30, 2015:

Description

 

Counterparty

  Floating Rate
Index
  Fund
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
  Exercise
Rate (%)
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount ($)
  Premium
Paid ($)
  Market
Value ($)
 
Put — OTC 5-Year
Interest Rate Swap
  Barclays
 
  3-Month
USD LIBOR BBA
  Receive
 
  2.150
 
  09/13/2021
 
  670,000
 
  9,196
 
  5,592
 
 

(i)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at November 30, 2015.

(j)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the company's outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended November 30, 2015 are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

58,711,963

     

124,562,289

     

(87,464,660

)

   

95,809,592

     

57,739

     

95,809,592

   

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

CMO  Collateralized Mortgage Obligation

PIK    Payment-in-Kind

Currency Legend

AUD  Australian Dollar

CAD  Canadian Dollar

CHF  Swiss Franc

COP  Colombian Peso

EUR  Euro

GBP  British Pound

INR  Indian Rupee

JPY  Japanese Yen

KRW  Korean Won

MXN  Mexican Peso

NOK  Norwegian Krone

NZD  New Zealand Dollar

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Currency Legend (continued)

PLN  Polish Zloty

RON  Romania, New Lei

SEK  Swedish Krona

SGD  Singapore Dollar

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset's or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

>  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

>  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

>  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are or are not readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at November 30, 2015:

    Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Investments

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

7,745,127

     

     

     

7,745,127

   

Consumer Staples

   

1,644,371

     

     

     

1,644,371

   

Energy

   

2,541,666

     

     

     

2,541,666

   

Financials

   

6,961,164

     

     

     

6,961,164

   

Health Care

   

9,514,200

     

     

     

9,514,200

   

Industrials

   

6,326,924

     

     

     

6,326,924

   

Information Technology

   

10,367,840

     

     

     

10,367,840

   

Materials

   

1,309,638

     

     

     

1,309,638

   

Telecommunication Services

   

146,930

     

     

     

146,930

   

Utilities

   

828,364

     

     

     

828,364

   

Total Common Stocks

   

47,386,224

     

     

     

47,386,224

   

Corporate Bonds & Notes

   

     

2,883,641

     

     

2,883,641

   
Residential Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Agency
   

     

66,489

     

     

66,489

   
Residential Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Non-Agency
   

     

924,250

     

     

924,250

   
Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities — Non-Agency
   

     

1,267,219

     

     

1,267,219

   

Asset-Backed Securities — Non-Agency

   

     

578,827

     

     

578,827

   

Inflation-Indexed Bonds

   

     

10,423,436

     

     

10,423,436

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   

1,639,929

     

     

     

1,639,929

   

Foreign Government Obligations

   

     

5,052,609

     

     

5,052,609

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

861,154

     

     

     

861,154

   

Options Purchased Puts

   

     

5,592

     

     

5,592

   

Money Market Funds

   

     

95,809,592

     

     

95,809,592

   

Total Investments

   

49,887,307

     

117,011,655

     

     

166,898,962

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Semiannual Report 2015
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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

    Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Investments Sold Short

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

(5,590,821

)

   

     

     

(5,590,821

)

 

Consumer Staples

   

(726,403

)

   

     

     

(726,403

)

 

Energy

   

(1,734,891

)

   

     

     

(1,734,891

)

 

Financials

   

(4,889,155

)

   

     

     

(4,889,155

)

 

Health Care

   

(7,690,524

)

   

     

     

(7,690,524

)

 

Industrials

   

(5,326,286

)

   

     

     

(5,326,286

)

 

Information Technology

   

(7,917,843

)

   

     

     

(7,917,843

)

 

Materials

   

(905,910

)

   

     

     

(905,910

)

 

Telecommunication Services

   

(226,394

)

   

     

     

(226,394

)

 

Utilities

   

(420,814

)

   

     

     

(420,814

)

 

Total Common Stocks

   

(35,429,041

)

   

     

     

(35,429,041

)

 

Total Investments Sold Short

   

(35,429,041

)

   

     

     

(35,429,041

)

 
Total Investments, Net of Investments
Sold Short
   

14,458,266

     

117,011,655

     

     

131,469,921

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

1,138,275

     

     

1,138,275

   

Futures Contracts

   

194,969

     

     

     

194,969

   

Swap Contracts

   

     

41,115

     

789,633

     

830,748

   

Liabilities

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

(992,597

)

   

     

(992,597

)

 

Futures Contracts

   

(162,345

)

   

     

     

(162,345

)

 

Swap Contracts

   

     

(73,229

)

   

     

(73,229

)

 

Total

   

14,490,890

     

117,125,219

     

789,633

     

132,405,742

   

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are valued based upon utilizing observable market inputs, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets and/or fund per share market values which are not considered publicly available.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and swap contracts are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as the market for these assets is not considered publicly available. Fund per share market values were obtained using observable market inputs.

The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In

 

Transfers Out

 
Level 1 ($)  

Level 2 ($)

 

Level 1 ($)

 

Level 2 ($)

 
       

58,711,963

     

58,711,963

     

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

The Fund does not hold any significant investments (greater than one percent of net assets) categorized as Level 3.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain swap contracts classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach and utilize single market quotations from broker dealers. The appropriateness of fair values for these securities is monitored on an ongoing basis which may include results of back testing and other control procedures. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) valuation measurement.

There were no transfers of financial assets between Levels 2 and 3 during the period.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $70,659,583)

 

$

71,083,778

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $95,809,592)

   

95,809,592

   

Options purchased (identified cost $9,196)

   

5,592

   

Total investments (identified cost $166,478,371)

   

166,898,962

   

Cash

   

1,023

   

Foreign currency (identified cost $10,640)

   

10,639

   

Cash collateral held at broker

   

26,296,989

   

Margin deposits

   

1,697,661

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

1,138,275

   

Unrealized appreciation on swap contracts

   

801,351

   

Premiums paid on outstanding swap contracts

   

149,001

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

3,321,783

   

Capital shares sold

   

40,035

   

Dividends

   

82,401

   

Interest

   

189,100

   

Foreign tax reclaims

   

4,934

   

Variation margin

   

69,713

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

1,665

   

Prepaid expenses

   

802

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

2,085

   

Other assets

   

26,146

   

Total assets

   

200,732,565

   

Liabilities

 

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $35,578,876)

   

35,429,041

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

992,597

   

Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts

   

8,878

   

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

2,848,532

   

Capital shares purchased

   

105,417

   

Dividends and interest on securities sold short

   

69,597

   

Variation margin

   

114,853

   

Investment management fees

   

15,637

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

924

   

Transfer agent fees

   

1,130

   

Compensation of board members

   

266

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

8

   

Other expenses

   

65,904

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

2,085

   

Total liabilities

   

39,654,869

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

161,077,696

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)

November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

162,864,511

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(413,631

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(2,866,186

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

424,195

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(13,245

)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

145,678

   

Futures contracts

   

32,624

   

Options purchased

   

(3,604

)

 

Securities sold short

   

149,835

   

Swap contracts

   

757,519

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

161,077,696

   

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

173,228

   

Shares outstanding

   

17,637

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.82

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

10.42

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

9,764

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,000

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.76

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

115,397,885

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,720,869

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.85

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

9,841

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,000

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.84

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

9,841

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,000

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.84

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

44,730,634

   

Shares outstanding

   

4,553,215

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.82

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

746,503

   

Shares outstanding

   

75,850

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.84

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

258,692

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

57,739

   

Interest

   

266,784

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(1,505

)

 

Total income

   

581,710

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

696,232

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

144

   

Class C

   

50

   

Class W

   

7,628

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

28

   

Class C

   

3

   

Class R4

   

3

   

Class R5

   

2

   

Class W

   

1,416

   

Class Z

   

168

   

Compensation of board members

   

9,953

   

Custodian fees

   

26,166

   

Printing and postage fees

   

10,936

   

Registration fees

   

43,131

   

Audit fees

   

26,380

   

Legal fees

   

1,848

   

Dividends and interest on securities sold short

   

259,441

   

Chief compliance officer expenses

   

26

   

Other

   

60,786

   

Total expenses

   

1,144,341

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(108,753

)

 

Total net expenses

   

1,035,588

   

Net investment loss

   

(453,878

)

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

(1,614,517

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

(20,899

)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

(124

)

 

Futures contracts

   

(1,485,991

)

 

Securities sold short

   

616,694

   

Swap contracts

   

(298,277

)

 

Net realized loss

   

(2,803,114

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

266,028

   

Foreign currency translations

   

1,727

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

266,853

   

Futures contracts

   

(116,891

)

 

Options purchased

   

(3,604

)

 

Securities sold short

   

274,745

   

Swap contracts

   

171,399

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation

   

860,257

   

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(1,942,857

)

 

Net decrease in net assets from operations

 

$

(2,396,735

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

    Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment loss

 

$

(453,878

)

 

$

(214,038

)

 

Net realized gain (loss)

   

(2,803,114

)

   

733,142

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation

   

860,257

     

632,745

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   

(2,396,735

)

   

1,151,849

   

Increase in net assets from capital stock activity

   

55,139,325

     

107,113,257

   

Total increase in net assets

   

52,742,590

     

108,265,106

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

108,335,106

     

70,000

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

161,077,696

   

$

108,335,106

   

Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income

 

$

(413,631

)

 

$

40,247

   

(a) Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

    Six Months Ended November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended May 31, 2015(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions

   

16,637

     

165,138

     

119

     

1,195

   

Redemptions

   

(119

)

   

(1,163

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

16,518

     

163,975

     

119

     

1,195

   

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,390,404

     

13,642,898

     

10,690,962

     

106,932,653

   

Redemptions

   

(304,599

)

   

(3,000,589

)

   

(56,898

)

   

(576,466

)

 

Net increase

   

1,085,805

     

10,642,309

     

10,634,064

     

106,356,187

   

Class W shares

 

Subscriptions

   

4,598,599

     

44,790,535

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(46,384

)

   

(452,035

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

4,552,215

     

44,338,500

     

     

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

     

     

75,396

     

755,875

   

Redemptions

   

(546

)

   

(5,459

)

   

     

   

Net increase (decrease)

   

(546

)

   

(5,459

)

   

75,396

     

755,875

   

Total net increase

   

5,653,992

     

55,139,325

     

10,709,579

     

107,113,257

   

(a) Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any. Total return and portfolio turnover are not annualized for periods of less than one year. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated without regard to purchase and sales transactions of short-term instruments and certain derivatives, if any. If such transactions were included, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

Class A

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.10

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.22

)

   

0.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.28

)

   

0.10

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.82

   

$

10.10

   

Total return

   

(2.77

%)

   

1.00

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.25

%(c)(d)

   

2.11

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

2.06

%(c)(d)

   

1.99

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.28

%)(d)

   

(1.04

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

173

   

$

11

   

Portfolio turnover

   

134

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Ratios include dividends and interest on securities sold short. If dividends and interest on securities sold short had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.46% for the six months ended November 30, 2015 and 0.41% for the year ended May 31, 2015.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class C

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.08

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.23

)

   

0.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.32

)

   

0.08

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.76

   

$

10.08

   

Total return

   

(3.17

%)

   

0.80

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.96

%(c)(d)

   

2.89

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

2.78

%(c)(d)

   

2.75

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.78

%)(d)

   

(1.80

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

134

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Ratios include dividends and interest on securities sold short. If dividends and interest on securities sold short had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.42% for the six months ended November 30, 2015 and 0.42% for the year ended May 31, 2015.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class I

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.11

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.22

)

   

0.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.26

)

   

0.11

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.85

   

$

10.11

   

Total return

   

(2.57

%)

   

1.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.92

%(c)(d)

   

1.84

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.73

%(c)(d)

   

1.69

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.74

%)(d)

   

(0.74

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

115,398

   

$

107,511

   

Portfolio turnover

   

134

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Ratios include dividends and interest on securities sold short. If dividends and interest on securities sold short had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.42% for the six months ended November 30, 2015 and 0.42% for the year ended May 30, 2015.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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COLUMBIA DIVERSIFIED ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

Class R4

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.11

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.23

)

   

0.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.27

)

   

0.11

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.84

   

$

10.11

   

Total return

   

(2.67

%)

   

1.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.97

%(c)(d)

   

1.89

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.78

%(c)(d)

   

1.74

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.77

%)(d)

   

(0.79

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

134

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Ratios include dividends and interest on securities sold short. If dividends and interest on securities sold short had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.42% for the six months ended November 30, 2015 and 0.42% for the year ended May 31, 2015.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Class R5

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.11

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.23

)

   

0.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.27

)

   

0.11

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.84

   

$

10.11

   

Total return

   

(2.67

%)

   

1.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.97

%(c)(d)

   

1.89

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.78

%(c)(d)

   

1.74

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.78

%)(d)

   

(0.80

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

134

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Ratios include dividends and interest on securities sold short. If dividends and interest on securities sold short had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.42% for the six months ended November 30, 2015 and 0.42% for the year ended May 31, 2015.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Class W

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.10

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.21

)

   

0.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.28

)

   

0.10

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.82

   

$

10.10

   

Total return

   

(2.77

%)

   

1.00

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.23

%(c)(d)

   

2.14

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

2.04

%(c)(d)

   

2.00

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.10

%)(d)

   

(1.05

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

44,731

   

$

10

   

Portfolio turnover

   

134

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Ratios include dividends and interest on securities sold short. If dividends and interest on securities sold short had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.75% for the six months ended November 30, 2015 and 0.42% for the year ended May 31, 2015.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Class Z

  Six Months Ended
November 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
May 31,
2015(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.11

   

$

10.00

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

(0.23

)

   

0.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

(0.27

)

   

0.11

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.84

   

$

10.11

   

Total return

   

(2.67

%)

   

1.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.96

%(c)(d)

   

1.91

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.77

%(c)(d)

   

1.75

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.77

%)(d)

   

(0.74

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

747

   

$

772

   

Portfolio turnover

   

134

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Highlights

(a)  Based on operations from February 19, 2015 (commencement of operations) through the stated period end.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses that the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of any other funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the Fund's reported expense ratios.

(c)  Ratios include dividends and interest on securities sold short. If dividends and interest on securities sold short had been excluded, expenses would have been lower by 0.42% for the six months ended November 30, 2015 and 0.44% for the year ended May 31, 2015.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain fee waivers/expense reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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November 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

Basis for Consolidation

CDARF1 Offshore Fund, Ltd., CDARF2 Offshore Fund, Ltd. and CDARF3 Offshore Fund, Ltd. (each, a Subsidiary) are each a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund. Each Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle in order to effect certain investment strategies consistent with the Fund's investment objective and policies as stated in its current prospectus and statement of additional information. In accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Subsidiary (the Articles), the Fund owns the sole issued share of each Subsidiary and retains all rights associated with such share, including the right to receive notice of, attend and vote at general meetings of the Subsidiaries, rights in a winding-up or repayment of capital and the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the consolidated Fund and each respective Subsidiary. Subsequent references to the Fund within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements collectively refer to the Fund and each Subsidiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation process.

At November 30, 2015, each Subsidiary financial statement information is as follows:

    CDARF1
Offshore
Fund, Ltd.
  CDARF2
Offshore
Fund, Ltd.
  CDARF3
Offshore
Fund, Ltd.
 
Subsidiary % of
consolidated fund
net assets
  0.15
 
 

%

  1.99
 
 

%

  5.82
 
 

%

 

Subsidiary net assets

 

$

246,257

   

$

3,204,150

   

$

9,380,600

   
Net investment
income (loss)
  (12,612
 

)

  (12,216
 

)

  (31,260
 

)

 

Net realized gain (loss)

   

(83,224

)

   

(34,803

)

   

(226,638

)

 
Net change in
unrealized appreciation
(depreciation)
  (9
 
 

)

  29,526
 
 
  249,594
 
 
 

The consolidated financial statements (financial statements) present the portfolio holdings, financial

position and results of operations of the Fund and the Subsidiary on a consolidated basis.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R4, Class R5, Class W and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by the Trust's organizational documents or by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense and sales charge structure.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months after purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months after purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within 12 months after purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain investors as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums as described in the Fund's prospectus.

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Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The Fund is an investment company that applies the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies (ASC 946). The financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

All equity securities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities and exchange-traded funds are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques that take into account, as applicable, factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are not readily available or not believed to be reflective of market value may also be valued based upon a bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer. Debt securities maturing in 60 days or less are valued primarily at amortized cost value, unless this method results in a valuation that management believes does not approximate market value.

Foreign equity securities are valued based on the closing price on the foreign exchange in which such securities are primarily traded. If any foreign equity security closing prices are not readily available, the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board, including, if available, utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Asset- and mortgage-backed securities are generally valued by pricing services, which utilize pricing models that incorporate the securities' cash flow and loan performance data. These models also take into account available market data, including trades, market quotations, and benchmark yield curves for identical or similar securities. Factors used to identify similar securities may include, but are not limited to, issuer, collateral type, vintage, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, credit ratings, credit enhancement and expected life. Asset-backed securities for which quotations are readily available may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quote from an approved independent broker-dealer.

Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at their latest net asset value.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price at the close of regular trading on their principal exchanges or, in the absence of

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transactions, at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices.

Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter option contracts, with no readily available market quotations are valued using quotes obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the NYSE.

Swap transactions are valued through an independent pricing service or broker, or if neither is available, through an internal model based upon observable inputs.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reflective of market value or reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the quoted or published price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

GAAP requires disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category. This information is disclosed following the Fund's Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are generally translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates determined at the close of the NYSE. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net

realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more securities, currencies, commodities, indices, or other assets or instruments. Derivatives may be used to increase investment flexibility (including to maintain cash reserves while maintaining desired exposure to certain assets), for risk management (hedging) purposes, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a marked-to-market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty. With exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange-traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer account. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into

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bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers (including the Fund), potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivatives contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. 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.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into

agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives transactions to terminate derivatives contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net asset value declines by a stated percentage over a specified time period or if the Fund fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet certain terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivatives contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts primarily for the purpose of gaining market exposure to various foreign currencies. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate daily with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these contracts are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed or expires.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to produce incremental earnings, manage exposure to movements in interest rates, manage exposure to the securities market and gain market exposure to various currency, interest rate, and equity markets. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Options Contracts

Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange-traded or over-the-counter. The Fund purchased and wrote option contracts to produce incremental earnings, to decrease the Fund's exposure to equity market risk, to increase return on investments, and to protect gains. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the over-the-counter market depends upon the performance

of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain over-the-counter option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the counterparty or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.

Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. Changes in the fair value of the written option are recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contract is exercised or has expired. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.

For over-the-counter options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price and the option contract is exercised. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.

Swap Contracts

Swap contracts are negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (centrally cleared swap contract). In a centrally cleared swap contract, immediately following

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execution of the swap contract with a broker, the swap contract is novated to a central counterparty (the CCP) and the CCP becomes the Fund's counterparty to the centrally cleared swap contract. The Fund is required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap contract. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments and cash deposited is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Unlike a bilateral swap contract, for centrally cleared swap contracts, the Fund has minimal credit exposure to the counterparty because the CCP stands between the Fund and the counterparty. Swap contracts are marked-to-market daily and changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation). The daily change in valuation of centrally cleared swap contracts, if any, is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Credit Default Swap Contracts

The Fund entered into credit default swap contracts to increase or decrease its credit exposure to an index and increase or decrease its credit exposure to a specific debt security or a basket of debt securities as a protection buyer to reduce overall credit exposure, and to manage credit risk exposure. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Credit default swap contracts are agreements in which one party pays fixed periodic payments to a counterparty in consideration for a guarantee from the counterparty to make a specific payment should a specified credit event(s) take place. Although specified credit events are contract specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium.

As the purchaser of a credit default swap contract, the Fund purchases protection by paying a periodic interest rate on the notional amount to the counterparty. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized loss upon payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract occurs, the Fund may have the option either to deliver the reference obligation to the seller in exchange for a cash payment of its par amount, or to receive a net cash settlement equal to the par amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash

delivered and the notional amount received will be recorded as a realized gain (loss).

As the seller of a credit default swap contract, the Fund sells protection to a buyer and will generally receive a periodic interest rate on the notional amount. The interest amount is accrued daily as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and is recorded as a realized gain upon receipt of the payment. If a credit event as specified in the contract with the counterparty occurs, the Fund may either be required to accept the reference obligation from the buyer in exchange for a cash payment of its notional amount, or to pay the buyer a net cash settlement equal to the notional amount less an agreed-upon value of the reference obligation (recovery value) as of the date of the credit event. The difference between the value of the obligation or cash received and the notional amount paid will be recorded as a realized gain (loss). The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments the Fund could be required to make as the seller of protection under a credit default swap contract is equal to the notional amount of the reference obligation. These potential amounts may be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective reference obligations or premiums received upon entering into the agreement. The notional amounts and market values of all credit default swap contracts in which the Fund is the seller of protection, if any, are disclosed in the Credit Default Swap Contracts Outstanding schedule following the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.

As a protection seller, the Fund bears the risk of loss from the credit events specified in the contract with the counterparty. For credit default swap contracts on credit indices, quoted market prices and resulting market values serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference entity's credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract.

Any premium paid or received by the Fund upon entering into a credit default swap contract is recorded as an asset or liability, respectively, and amortized daily as a component of realized gain (loss) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Credit default swap contracts are valued daily, and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the termination of the swap, at which time a realized gain (loss) is recorded.

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Credit default swap contracts can involve greater risks than if a fund had invested in the reference obligation directly since, in addition to general market risks, credit default swaps are subject to counterparty credit risk, leverage risk, hedging risk, correlation risk and liquidity risk. The Fund will enter into credit default swap transactions only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager.

Interest Rate Swap Contracts

The Fund entered into interest rate swap transactions to manage interest rate market risk exposure to produce incremental earnings, to gain exposure to or protect itself from market rate changes, and to synthetically add or subtract principal exposure to a market. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties that involve the exchange of one type of interest rate for another type of interest rate cash flow on specified dates in the future, based on a predetermined, specified notional amount. Certain interest rate swaps are considered forward-starting, whereby the accrual for the exchange of cash flows does not begin until a specified date in the future (the effective date). The net cash flow for a standard interest rate swap transaction is generally the difference between a floating market interest rate versus a fixed interest rate.

Interest rate swaps are valued daily and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is recorded. Certain interest rate swaps may accrue periodic interest on a daily basis as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation); the Fund will realize a gain or loss upon the payment or receipt of accrued interest. The Fund will realize a gain or a loss when the interest rate swap is terminated.

Risks of entering into interest rate swaps include a lack of correlation between the swaps and the portfolio of bonds the swaps are designed to hedge or replicate. A lack of correlation may cause the interest rate swaps to experience adverse changes in value relative to expectations. In addition, interest rate swaps are subject to the risk of default of a counterparty, and the risk of adverse movements in market interest rates relative to the interest rate swap positions taken. The Fund's maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract's remaining life to the extent that such amount is positive, plus the cost of entering into a similar transaction with another counterparty.

The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty credit risk by entering into interest rate swap transactions only with counterparties that meet prescribed levels of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager. The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net market value of all derivative transactions entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net market value of such derivatives transactions between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Market values of derivatives transactions presented in the financial statements are not netted with the market values of other derivatives transactions or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Interest Rate Swaption Contracts

Interest rate swaption contracts entered into by the Fund typically represent an option that gives the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to enter into an interest rate swap contract on a future date. The Fund purchased or wrote interest rate swaption contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and to hedge the fair value of other Fund investments. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Each interest rate swaption agreement will specify if the buyer is entitled to receive the fixed or floating rate if the interest rate is exercised. Changes in the value of a purchased interest rate swaption contracts are reported as unrealized appreciation or depreciation on options in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Gain or loss is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations when the interest rate swaption contract is closed or expires.

When the Fund writes an interest rate swaption contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the interest rate swaption contract written. Premiums received from writing interest rate swaption contracts that expire unexercised are recorded by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains from options written in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also recorded as

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realized gain, or if the premium is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase, as realized loss. These amounts are reflected as net realized gain (loss) on options written in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Total Return Swap Contracts

The Fund entered into total return swap contracts to manage long or short exposure to the total return on a specified reference security in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate, to manage long or short exposure to the total return on a basket of reference securities in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate, to manage long or short exposure to the total return on a reference security index in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate and to manage long or short exposure to a commodities index. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Total return swap contracts may be used to obtain exposure to an underlying reference security, instrument, or other asset or index or market without owning, taking physical custody of, or short selling any such security, instrument or asset in a market.

Total return swap contracts are valued daily, and the change in value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the termination of the swap, at which time the Fund will realize a gain (loss). Periodic payments received (or made) by the Fund over the term of the contract are recorded as realized gains (losses).

Total return swap contracts may be subject to liquidity risk, which exists when a particular swap contract is difficult to purchase or sell. It may not be possible for the Fund to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position at an advantageous time or price, which may result in significant losses. Total return swap contracts are subject to the risk associated with the investment in the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. The risk in the case of short total return swap contracts is unlimited based on the potential for unlimited increases in the market value of the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. This risk may be offset if the Fund holds any of the underlying reference security, instrument or asset. The risk in the case of long total return swap contracts is limited to the current notional amount of the total return swap contract.

Total return swap contracts are also subject to the risk of the counterparty not fulfilling its obligations under the contract (counterparty credit risk). The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty credit risk by entering into total return swap contracts only with counterparties that meet prescribed levels of creditworthiness, as determined by the Investment Manager.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Consolidated Statement of Operations, including realized and unrealized gains (losses). The derivative instrument schedules following the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) at November 30, 2015:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Credit risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on
swap contracts
  36,140

*

 
Credit risk
 
 
  Premiums paid on
outstanding swap
contracts
  148,975

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
  62,587

*

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on
swap contracts
  789,633

*

 
Foreign exchange
risk
 
  Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  1,138,275

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  132,382

*

 
Interest rate risk
 
  Investments, at value —
options purchased
  5,592
 

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Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Interest rate risk
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on swap contracts
  4,975

*

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Premiums paid on
outstanding swap
contracts
  26

 

Total

       

2,318,585

   

Liability Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Credit risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on
swap contracts
  38,145

*

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on
futures contracts
  102,107

*

 

Liability Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Foreign exchange
risk
 
  Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  992,597

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on
futures contracts
  60,238

*

 
Interest rate risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
depreciation on
swap contracts
  35,084

*

 

Total

       

1,228,171

   

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments (not considered to be hedging instruments for accounting disclosure purposes) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the six months ended November 30, 2015:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Swap
Contracts ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Credit risk

   

     

     

1,032

     

1,032

   

Equity risk

   

     

(1,247,930

)

   

(226,638

)

   

(1,474,568

)

 

Foreign exchange risk

   

(124

)

   

     

     

(124

)

 

Interest rate risk

   

     

(238,061

)

   

(72,671

)

   

(310,732

)

 

Total

   

(124

)

   

(1,485,991

)

   

(298,277

)

   

(1,784,392

)

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Options Contracts
Purchased ($)
  Swap
Contracts ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Credit risk

   

     

     

     

(49,818

)

   

(49,818

)

 

Equity risk

   

     

(246,632

)

   

     

249,594

     

2,962

   

Foreign exchange risk

   

266,853

     

     

     

     

266,853

   

Interest rate risk

   

     

129,741

     

(3,604

)

   

(28,377

)

   

97,760

   

Total

   

266,853

     

(116,891

)

   

(3,604

)

   

171,399

     

317,757

   

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The following table provides a summary of the average outstanding volume by derivative instrument for the six months ended November 30, 2015:

Derivative Instrument

  Average Notional
Amounts ($)*
 

Futures contracts — Long

   

68,845,835

   

Futures contracts — Short

   

30,227,561

   

Credit default swap contracts — buy protection

   

2,561,500

   

Credit default swap contracts — sell protection

   

5,813,550

   

Derivative Instrument

  Average Market
Value ($)*
 

Options contracts — Purchased

   

2,796

   

Derivative Instrument

  Average Unrealized
Appreciation ($)*
  Average Unrealized
Depreciation ($)*
 
Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  1,364,744
 
  (1,160,081
 

)

 

Interest rate swap contracts

   

2,488

     

(30,948

)

 

Total return swap contracts

   

394,817

     

(342,245

)

 

*Based on the ending quarterly outstanding amounts for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Asset- and Mortgage-Backed Securities

The Fund may invest in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The maturity dates shown represent the original maturity of the underlying obligation. Actual maturity may vary based upon prepayment activity on these obligations. All, or a portion, of the obligation may be prepaid at any time because the underlying asset may be prepaid. As a result, decreasing market interest rates could result in an increased level of prepayment. An increased prepayment rate will have the effect of shortening the maturity of the security. Unless otherwise noted, the coupon rates presented are fixed rates.

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

The Fund may invest in treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS). The principal amount of TIPS is adjusted periodically and is increased for inflation or decreased for deflation based on a monthly published index. These adjustments are recorded as interest income in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Coupon payments are based on the adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid.

Interest Only and Principal Only Securities

The Fund may invest in Interest Only (IO) or Principal Only (PO) securities. IOs are stripped securities entitled to receive all of the security's interest, but none of its principal. IOs are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates and therefore subject to greater

fluctuations in price than typical interest bearing debt securities. IOs are also subject to credit risk because the Fund may not receive all or part of the interest payments if the issuer, obligor, guarantor or counterparty defaults on its obligation. Payments received for IOs are included in interest income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Because no principal will be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the cost of the security on a monthly basis until maturity. POs are stripped securities entitled to receive the principal from the underlying obligation, but not the interest. POs are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates and therefore are subject to fluctuations in price. POs are also subject to credit risk because the Fund may not receive all or part of its principal if the issuer, obligor, guarantor or counterparty defaults on its obligation. The Fund may also invest in IO or PO stripped mortgage-backed securities. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities.

Short Sales

The Fund may sell a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the fair value of the security. When the Fund sells a security short, it must borrow the security sold short and deliver it to the broker-dealer through which it made the short sale. The Fund is required to maintain a margin account with the broker and to pledge assets to the broker as collateral for the borrowed security. Securities pledged as collateral are designated in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. In addition, cash collateral is recorded as cash collateral held at broker in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund can purchase the same security at the current market price and deliver it to the broker to close out the short sale. The Fund is obligated to pay the broker a fee for borrowing the security. The fee is included in "Dividends and interest on securities sold short" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and a short position is reported as a liability at fair value in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund must also pay the broker for any dividends accrued (recognized on ex-date) on the borrowed security. This amount is recorded as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund will record a gain if the security declines in value, and will realize a loss if the security appreciates. Such gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, or such loss, potentially unlimited in size because the short position loses value as the market price of the security sold short increases, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale.

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Offsetting of Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of November 30, 2015:

  Barclays
($)
  BNP
Paribas
($)
  Citi
($)
  Credit
Suisse
($)
  Deutsche
Bank
($)
  Goldman
Sachs
Interna-
tional(a)
($)
  Goldman
Sachs
Interna-
tional(a)
($)
  HSBC
($)
  JP
Morgan
($)
  Morgan
Stanley(a)
($)
  Morgan
Stanley(a)
($)
  Standard
Chartered
($)
  State
Street
($)
  UBS
($)
  Total
($)
 

Assets

 
Centrally
cleared
credit
default
swap
contracts(b)
   

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

2,570

     

     

     

     

2,570

   
Forward
foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
   

13,769

     

90,680

     

33,255

     

37,072

     

106,958

     

     

     

370,495

     

     

5,903

     

     

78,270

     

43,378

     

358,495

     

1,138,275

   
Options
purchased
puts
   

5,592

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

5,592

   
OTC credit
default
swap
contracts(c)
   

53,081

     

     

     

     

     

93,759

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

146,840

   
OTC interest
rate swap
contracts(c)
   

4,975

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

4,975

   
OTC total
return
swap
contracts(c)
   

     

     

     

     

     

     

789,633

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

789,633

   

Total Assets

   

77,417

     

90,680

     

33,255

     

37,072

     

106,958

     

93,759

     

789,633

     

370,495

     

     

5,903

     

2,570

     

78,270

     

43,378

     

358,495

     

2,087,885

   

Liabilities

 
Centrally
cleared
credit
default
swap
contracts(b)
   

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

2,913

     

     

     

     

2,913

   
Centrally
cleared
interest
rate
swap
contracts(b)
   

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

4,861

     

     

     

     

4,861

   
Forward
foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
   

35,667

     

30,858

     

51,388

     

38,693

     

270,824

     

     

     

171,358

     

     

225

     

     

7,551

     

116,019

     

270,014

     

992,597

   
Securities
borrowed
   

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

35,429,041

     

     

     

     

     

     

35,429,041

   
Total
Liabilities
   

35,667

     

30,858

     

51,388

     

38,693

     

270,824

     

     

     

171,358

     

35,429,041

     

225

     

7,774

     

7,551

     

116,019

     

270,014

     

36,429,412

   
Total Financial
and Derivative
Net Assets
   

41,750

     

59,822

     

(18,133

)

   

(1,621

)

   

(163,866

)

   

93,759

     

789,633

     

199,137

     

(35,429,041

)

   

5,678

     

(5,204

)

   

70,719

     

(72,641

)

   

88,481

     

(34,341,527

)

 
Total collateral
received
(pledged)(d)
   

     

     

     

     

     

     

550,000

     

     

(35,429,041

)

   

     

(5,204

)

   

     

     

     

(34,884,245

)

 

Net Amount(e)

   

41,750

     

59,822

     

(18,133

)

   

(1,621

)

   

(163,866

)

   

93,759

     

239,633

     

199,137

     

     

5,678

     

     

70,719

     

(72,641

)

   

88,481

     

542,718

   

(a) Exposure can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity.

(b) Centrally cleared swaps are included within payable/receivable for variation margin on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(c) Over-the-Counter Swap Contracts are presented at market value plus periodic payments receivable (payable), which is comprised of unrealized appreciation, unrealized depreciation, premiums paid and premiums received.

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(d) In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown due to overcollateralization.

(e) Represents the net amount due from/ (to) counterparties in the event of default.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. The Fund classifies gains and losses realized on prepayments received on mortgage-backed securities as adjustments to interest income.

The Fund may place a debt security on non-accrual status and reduce related interest income when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. A defaulted debt security is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectibility of interest is reasonably assured.

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in equity securities, business development companies (BDCs), exchange-traded funds, other regulated investment companies (RICs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the tax character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on actual information reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. With respect to REITs, to the extent actual information has not yet been reported, estimates for return of capital are made by the Fund's management. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

The value of additional securities received as an income payment is recorded as income and increases the cost basis of such securities.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Consolidated Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and

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unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income distribution. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860), Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures

In June 2014, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860), Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. ASU No. 2014-11 changes the disclosure requirements for certain reverse repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)

In May 2015, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-07, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). ASU No. 2015-07 changes the disclosure requirements for investments for which fair value is measured using

the net asset value per share practical expedient. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates

Management Fees

Effective October 1, 2015, the Fund entered into a Management Agreement with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). Under the Management Agreement, the Investment Manager provides the Fund with investment research and advice, as well as administrative and accounting services. The management services fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 1.18% to 1.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective management services fee rate for the six months ended November 30, 2015 was 1.18% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Prior to October 1, 2015, the Fund paid the Investment Manager an annual fee for advisory services under an Investment Management Services Agreement and a separate annual fee for administrative and accounting services under an Administrative Services Agreement. For the period from June 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, the investment advisory services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $402,600, and the administrative services fee paid to the Investment Manager was $29,280.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Fund's Board has approved a subadvisory agreement between the Investment Manager and Threadneedle International Limited (Threadneedle), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial. As of November 30, 2015, Threadneedle is not providing services to the Fund pursuant to the subadvisory agreement.

Other Expenses

Other expenses include offering costs which were incurred prior to the shares of the Fund being offered. Offering costs include, among other things, state registration filing fees and printing costs. The Fund

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amortizes offering costs over a period of 12 months from the commencement of operations.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members, who are not officers or employees of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial, are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. These Board members may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan) which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the Plan will be paid solely out of the Fund's assets, and all amounts payable under the Plan constitute a general unsecured obligation of the Fund.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund is allocated a portion of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer based on relative net assets of the Trust.

Transfer Agency Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives a monthly transfer agency fee based on the number or the average value of accounts, depending on the type of account. In addition, the Transfer Agent also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., for which the Transfer Agent receives a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from the Fund for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Class I shares do not pay transfer agency fees. Total transfer agency fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of

not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the six months ended November 30, 2015, the Fund's annualized effective transfer agency fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.05

%

 

Class C

   

0.05

   

Class R4

   

0.05

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.05

   

Class Z

   

0.04

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agency fees. These minimum account balance fees are remitted to the Fund and recorded as part of expense reductions in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For the six months ended November 30, 2015, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class W shares of the Fund, respectively.

Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W

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shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $2,345 for Class A shares for the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below) for the period disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, including indirect expenses of the Underlying Funds, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

    Fee Rates Contractual
through
September 30, 2016
 

Class A

   

1.71

%

 

Class C

   

2.46

   

Class I

   

1.31

   

Class R4

   

1.46

   

Class R5

   

1.36

   

Class W

   

1.71

   

Class Z

   

1.46

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend and interest expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. In addition to the contractual agreement, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse Fund expenses (excluding

certain fees and expenses described above) so that Fund level expenses (expenses directly attributable to the Fund and not to a specific share class) are waived proportionately across all share classes, but the Fund's net operating expenses shall not exceed the contractual annual rates listed in the table above. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued at any time. Any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed under the expense reimbursement arrangements described above are not recoverable by the Investment Manager or its affiliates in future periods.

Note 4. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

At November 30, 2015, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $166,478,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

2,095,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(1,674,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

421,000

   

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions in the Fund that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and derivatives, if any, aggregated to $91,976,549 and $91,417,283, respectively, for the six months ended November 30, 2015, of which $8,644,899 and $8,150,763, respectively, were U.S. government securities. The amount of purchase and sale activity impacts the portfolio turnover rate reported in the Consolidated Financial Highlights.

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Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

The Fund significantly invests in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as Dividends — affiliated issuers in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has access to a revolving credit facility whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. Effective December 8, 2015, Citibank, N.A. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. joined JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan) as lead of a syndicate of banks under the credit facility, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, that permits collective borrowings up to $1 billion. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (ii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.15% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Prior to December 8, 2015, JPMorgan was the sole lead bank under the credit facility agreement that permitted borrowings up to $550 million under the same terms and interest rates as described above with the exception of the commitment fee which was charged at a rate of 0.075% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended November 30, 2015.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Shareholder Concentration Risk

At November 30, 2015, affiliated shareholders of record owned 100% of the outstanding shares of the Fund in one or more accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. In the case of a large redemption, the Fund may be forced to sell investments at inopportune times, including its liquid or

more liquid positions, resulting in Fund losses and the Fund holding a higher percentage of less liquid or illiquid securities. Large redemptions could result in decreased economies of scale and increased operating expenses for non-redeeming Fund shareholders.

Derivatives Risk

Losses involving derivative instruments may be substantial, because a relatively small price movement in the underlying security(ies), commodity, currency or index or other instrument or asset may result in a substantial loss for the Fund. In addition to the potential for increased losses, the use of derivative instruments may lead to increased volatility within the Fund. Derivatives will typically increase the Fund's exposure to principal risks to which it is otherwise exposed, and may expose the Fund to additional risks, including correlation risk, counterparty risk, hedging risk, leverage risk and liquidity risk.

Short Selling Risk

Leverage occurs when the Fund increases its assets available for investment using borrowings, short sales, derivatives, or similar instruments or techniques. Because short sales involve borrowing securities and then selling them, the Fund's short sales effectively leverage the Fund's assets. The Fund's assets that are used as collateral to secure the Fund's obligations to return the securities sold short may decrease in value while the short positions are outstanding, which may force the Fund to use its other assets to increase the collateral. Leverage can create an interest expense that may lower the Fund's overall returns. Leverage presents the opportunity for increased net income and capital gains, but may also exaggerate the Fund's volatility and risk of loss. There can be no guarantee that a leveraging strategy will be successful.

Note 9. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted in Note 7 above, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange

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Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make quarterly (10-Q), annual (10-K) and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the SEC on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

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BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AGREEMENT

On June 10, 2015, the Board of Trustees (the Board) and the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) (the Independent Trustees) of Columbia Funds Series Trust I (the Trust) unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Services Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) with respect to Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund (the Fund), a series of the Trust. The Board and the Independent Trustees also unanimously approved an agreement (the Management Agreement and, together with the Advisory Agreement, the Agreements) combining the Advisory Agreement and the Fund's existing administrative services agreement (the Administrative Services Agreement) in a single agreement. The Board and the Independent Trustees approved the restatement of the Advisory Agreement with the Management Agreement to be effective for the Fund on October 1, 2015. As detailed below, the Board's Advisory Fees and Expenses Committee (the Committee) and the Board met on multiple occasions to review and discuss, both among themselves and with the management team of the Investment Manager, materials provided by the Investment Manager and others before determining to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board evaluated materials requested from the Investment Manager regarding the Fund and the Agreements, and discussed these materials with representatives of the Investment Manager at Committee meetings held on March 3, 2015, April 29, 2015 and June 9, 2015 and at Board meetings held on March 4, 2015 and June 10, 2015. In addition, the Board considers matters bearing on the Agreements at most of its other meetings throughout the year and meets regularly with senior management of the Trust and the Investment Manager. Through the Board's Investment Oversight Committees, Trustees also meet with selected portfolio managers of the funds the Trustees oversee and other investment personnel at various times throughout the year. The Committee and the Board also consulted with its independent fee consultant, Fund counsel and with the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel, who advised on various matters with respect to the Committee's and the Board's considerations and otherwise assisted the Committee and the Board in their deliberations. On June 9, 2015, the Committee recommended that the Board approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. On June 10, 2015, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.

The Committee and the Board considered all information that they, their legal counsel or the Investment Manager believed reasonably necessary to evaluate and to determine whether to approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The information and factors considered by the Committee and the Board in recommending for approval or approving the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund included the following:

•  Information regarding the reputation, financial strength, regulatory history and resources of the Investment Manager, including information regarding senior management, portfolio managers and other personnel proposed to provide investment management, administrative and other services to the Fund;

•  Information regarding the capabilities of the Investment Manager with respect to compliance monitoring services, including an assessment of the Investment Manager's compliance system by the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer;

•  The terms and conditions of the Agreements;

•  The current and proposed terms and conditions of other agreements and arrangements with affiliates of the Investment Manager relating to the operations of the Fund, including the Administrative Services Agreement1 and agreements with respect to the provision of distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund;

•  The Investment Manager's agreement to contractually limit or cap total operating expenses for the Fund through September 30, 2016 so that total operating expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as transaction costs and certain other investment related expenses, dividend expenses and borrowing costs on

1  Like the Advisory Agreement, the Administrative Services Agreement terminated with respect to the Fund once the Management Agreement became effective for the Fund.

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securities sold short, interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses) would not exceed a specified annual rate, as a percentage of the Fund's net assets;

•  Descriptions of various functions performed by the Investment Manager under the Agreements, including portfolio management and portfolio trading practices; and

•  Information regarding the investment management fees and other expenses of the Fund relative to those of funds determined by the Investment Manager to be comparable to the Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided under the Agreements

The Committee and the Board considered the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates under the Agreements and under separate agreements for the provision of transfer agency and administrative services, and the resources dedicated to the Fund and the other Columbia Funds by the Investment Manager and its affiliates. The Committee and the Board also determined that the nature and level of the services to be provided under the Management Agreement would not decrease relative to the services provided under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered, among other things, the Investment Manager's ability to attract, motivate and retain highly qualified research, advisory and supervisory investment professionals (including personnel and other resources, compensation programs for personnel involved in fund management, reputation and other attributes), the portfolio management services provided by those investment professionals, and the quality of the Investment Manager's investment research capabilities and trade execution services. The Committee and the Board also considered the potential benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a fund complex offering exposure to a variety of asset classes and investment disciplines and providing a variety of fund and shareholder services.

The Committee and the Board also considered the professional experience and qualifications of the senior personnel of the Investment Manager, which included consideration of the Investment Manager's experience with similarly-structured funds. The Committee and the Board noted the compliance programs of and the compliance-related resources provided to the Fund by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, and considered the Investment Manager's ability to provide administrative services to the Fund and coordinate the activities of the Fund's other service providers. In evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the Agreements, the Committee and the Board considered that these services were provided to the Fund, rather than directly to Fund shareholders. The Committee and the Board accordingly affirmed, after considering various other matters, including the potential benefits to the Fund and its shareholders of the Independent Trustees' important role as pre-suit gatekeepers with respect to claims that they may determine are meritless or contrary to the Fund's best interests, that it was not the intention of the Board or the Investment Manager that there be any third-party beneficiaries of the Agreements.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund under the Agreements supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Other Expenses

The Committee and the Board considered the advisory fees charged to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement as well as the total expenses incurred by the Fund. In assessing the reasonableness of the fees under the Advisory Agreement, the Committee and the Board considered, among other information, the Fund's advisory fee and its total expense ratio as a percentage of average daily net assets. The Committee and the Board also considered that the proposed management fee would not exceed the sum of the fee rates payable under the Advisory Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement. The Committee and the Board considered data provided by the independent fee consultant. The Committee and the Board also took into account the fee waiver and expense limitation arrangements agreed to by the Investment Manager, as noted above.

The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the advisory fees charged by the Investment Manager to institutional separate accounts. In considering the fees charged to those accounts, the

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Committee and the Board took into account, among other things, the Investment Manager's representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including differences in the services provided, differences in the risk profile of such business for the Investment Manager and the additional resources required to manage mutual funds effectively. The Committee and the Board also received and considered information about the fees charged by the Investment Manager for sub-advisory services provided to comparable unaffiliated funds. In evaluating the Fund's advisory fees, the Committee and the Board also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of the Fund.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the advisory/management fee rates and expenses of the Fund were sufficient, in light of other considerations, to warrant the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Costs of Services Provided and Profitability

The Committee and the Board considered information provided by the Investment Manager with respect to costs of services and profitability.

The Committee and the Board also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Investment Manager's affiliates in connection with their relationships with the Fund. The Committee and the Board reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates of their relationships with the Fund, information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability, and comparisons of profitability levels realized in 2014 to profitability levels realized in 2013. When reviewing profitability, the Committee and the Board also considered court cases in which adviser profitability was an issue in whole or in part, the expense ratio of the Fund, and the implementation of expense limitations with respect to the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered information provided by the Investment Manager regarding its financial condition and comparing its profitability to that of other asset management firms that are, or are subsidiaries of, publicly traded companies.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the costs of services provided and the profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Investment Performance

Because the Fund had less than one year of performance history, the Committee and the Board considered the one-month and since-inception returns of the Fund. However, the Committee and the Board expected to consider, in connection with their next review and consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the investment performance of the Fund in relation to the annualized return for various time periods of both a group of comparable funds, as determined by the independent third-party data provider, and a benchmark.

The Committee and the Board also considered the Investment Manager's performance and reputation generally, the Investment Manager's historical responsiveness to Board concerns about performance, and the Investment Manager's willingness to take steps intended to improve performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the performance of the Investment Manager supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Economies of Scale

The Committee and the Board considered the potential existence of economies of scale in the provision by the Investment Manager of services to the Fund, to groups of related funds, and to the Investment Manager's investment advisory clients as a whole, and whether those economies of scale were shared with the Fund through breakpoints in investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense limitation arrangements and additional investments by the Investment Manager in investment, trading and compliance resources. The

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Committee and the Board noted that the investment advisory and management fee schedules for the Fund contained breakpoints that would reduce the fee rate on assets above specified threshold levels.

After reviewing these and related factors, the Committee and the Board concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions, that the extent to which any economies of scale were expected to be shared with the Fund supported the approval of the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

Other Benefits to the Investment Manager

The Committee and the Board received and considered information regarding "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Fund, such as the engagement of the Investment Manager to provide administrative services to the Fund and the engagement of the Investment Manager's affiliates to provide distribution and transfer agency services to the Fund. In this regard, among other matters, the Committee and the Board considered that the Fund's distributor retains a portion of the distribution fees from the Fund and receives a portion of the sales charges on sales or redemptions of certain classes of shares of the Fund. The Committee and the Board also considered the benefits of research made available to the Investment Manager by reason of brokerage commissions generated by the Fund's securities transactions, and reviewed information about the Investment Manager's practices with respect to allocating portfolio transactions for brokerage and research services. The Committee and the Board considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with certain fall-out or other ancillary benefits and the reporting, disclosure and other processes that are in place to address such possible conflicts of interest. The Committee and the Board recognized that the Investment Manager's profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits.

Conclusion

The Committee and the Board reviewed all of the above considerations in reaching their decisions to recommend or approve the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and individual Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent legal counsel, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, voting separately, unanimously approved the Management Agreement and the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS REPORT

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31st for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30th of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiathreadneedle.com/us, or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

You may obtain the current net asset value (NAV) of Fund shares at no cost by calling 800.345.6611 or by sending an e-mail to serviceinquiries@columbiathreadneedle.com.

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Columbia Diversified Absolute Return Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the Fund, go to columbiathreadneedle.com/us. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments (Columbia Threadneedle) is the global brand name of the Columbia and Threadneedle group of companies.

All rights reserved. Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110-2804

© 2016 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

columbiathreadneedle.com/us

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments

 

(a)         The registrant’s “Schedule I — Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)         Not applicable.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 



 

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

 

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)         The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)         There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

(a)(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.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 



 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

(registrant)

Columbia Funds Series Trust I

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Christopher O. Petersen

 

 

Christopher O. Petersen, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Date

January 21, 2016

 

 

 

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

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Christopher O. Petersen

 

 

Christopher O. Petersen, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Date

January 21, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Michael G. Clarke

 

 

Michael G. Clarke, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Date

January 21, 2016