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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number:             811-04852

 

Victory Portfolios

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc., 4400 Easton Commons, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43219

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 800-539-3863

 

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

 

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

October 31, 2020

Annual Report

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

Victory Special Value Fund

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund

Victory INCORE Fund for Income

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

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

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change; and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Victory Funds or your financial intermediary electronically by notifying your financial intermediary directly or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 800-539-3863 or by sending an e-mail request to TA.Processing@FISGlobal.com.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your reports. If you invest directly with the Victory Funds, you can call 800-539-3863 or send an e-mail request to TA.Processing@FISGlobal.com. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Victory Funds you hold directly or through your financial intermediary.



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Victory Portfolios

Table of Contents

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

   

4

   
Managers' Commentary and Investment Overview
(Unaudited)
   

6

   
Investment Objective and Portfolio Holdings
(Unaudited)
   

20

   

Financial Statements

 

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

26

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

40-41

   

Statement of Operations

   

44

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

46-48

   

Financial Highlights

   

52-53

   

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

29

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

40-41

   

Statement of Operations

   

44

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

46-48

   

Financial Highlights

   

54-55

   

Victory Special Value Fund

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

31

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

40-41

   

Statement of Operations

   

44

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

46-48

   

Financial Highlights

   

56-57

   

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

34

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

42-43

   

Statement of Operations

   

45

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

49-51

   

Financial Highlights

   

58-59

   

Victory INCORE Fund for Income

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

35

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

42-43

   

Statement of Operations

   

45

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

49-51

   

Financial Highlights

   

60-61

   

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

37

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

42-43

   

Statement of Operations

   

45

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

49-51

   

Financial Highlights

   

62-63

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

64

   
Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm
   

78

   


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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

     

Trustee and Officer Information

    79    

Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information

    82    

Expense Examples

    82    

Additional Federal Income Tax Information

    84    

Liquidity Risk Management Program

    85    

Privacy Policy (inside back cover)

     

The Funds are distributed by Victory Capital Services, Inc. Victory Capital Management Inc. is the investment adviser to the Funds and receives fees from the Funds for performing services for the Funds.

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus of the Victory Funds.

For additional information about any Victory Fund, including fees, expenses, and risks, view our prospectus online at vcm.com or call 800-539-3863. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

The information in this annual report is based on data obtained from recognized services and sources and is believed to be reliable. Any opinions, projections, or recommendations in this report are subject to change without notice and are not intended as individual investment advice. Past investment performance of the Funds, markets or securities mentioned herein should not be considered to be indicative of future results.

• NOT FDIC INSURED • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE

Call Victory at:

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

Visit our website at:

www.vcm.com


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Victory Funds Letter to Shareholders
(Unaudited)

Dear Shareholder,

It's safe to say that the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, has been like no other. The range of emotions that investors have experienced touched both ends of the spectrum. The annual reporting period began with relatively calm markets and more mundane questions surrounding interest rates, global trade and earnings growth. Yet those concerns took a back seat in early 2020.

A novel coronavirus and the subsequent spread of the disease that it causes ("COVID-19") throughout Asia, Europe and eventually the United States became an unprecedented event. To combat the pandemic, governments everywhere issued austere shelter-in-place orders, and the global economy slowed markedly. Equity markets sold off sharply in March and April, and U.S. GDP shrunk by a whopping 31.4% during the second quarter.

It's no surprise that so many investors flocked to the perceived safety of U.S. Treasurys. Meanwhile, liquidity evaporated (for a short spell) in many other segments of the fixed income market, including higher-yielding credits and municipal bonds. The outlook was tenuous, and credit spreads widened while prices declined for any securities perceived to be higher risk.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the "Fed") and other monetary authorities worldwide leapt into action — cutting interest rates, (re)starting quantitative easing and, in the case of the Fed, launching an array of programs to provide liquidity to stabilize fixed income markets. The U.S. government also stepped up to provide fiscal stimulus in the form of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

In retrospect, it's amazing how quickly those actions helped to end the stock market's freefall and restored order across much of the fixed income universe. The rebound was almost as robust as the drawdown. Through all the unprecedented events and extreme volatility, the S&P 500® Index registered an impressive annual return of 9.7% for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Meanwhile, the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasurys declined 81 basis points over the same period, reflecting both the Fed's interest rate cuts and its pledge to keep rates low longer. The yield on 10-Year U.S. Treasurys was 0.88% as of October 31, 2020.

The good news is that over the summer and into the fall, the economy regained its footing, and GDP increased at an annual rate of 33.1% in the third quarter of 2020, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Does this mean it's clear for investors now? Is it ever?

We must accept the fact that the economy and markets remain unpredictable even as we are cautiously optimistic on the reported progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine. Looking ahead, investors should expect continued bouts of volatility — both to the upside and downside — depending on the pandemic news. And let's not forget that there are other factors at play, including new political leadership and the potential for new policies and priorities.


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Fortunately, we believe all of Victory Capital's autonomous Investment Franchises are in capable hands to withstand the ups and downs. The investment professionals who manage our funds have vetted investment philosophies and risk protocols, and market volatility can even create opportunities that benefit astute active managers.

On the following pages, you will find information relating to your Victory Funds investment. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your financial advisor. Or, if you invest with us directly, you may call (800) 539-3863, or visit our website at www.vcm.com.

My colleagues and I sincerely appreciate the confidence you have placed in the Victory Funds, and we value the opportunity to help meet your investment goals.

Christopher K. Dyer, CFA

President,

Victory Funds


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Victory Equity Funds

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

For the 12 months ended October 31, 2020, the pandemic related to the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes ("COVID-19") created an extremely volatile trailing-twelve-months period for equities, with the S&P 500® Index (the "Index") selling off approximately 34% from its February 2020 highs before rebounding off the March lows to return approximately 48% over the next seven months to close out the period. All in, the Index managed a 9.71% total return over the entire 12-month period, though this was primarily driven by 1) large capitalization names, and 2) growth stocks. Large-cap names possess the necessary flexibility, brand awareness, scale and balance sheet strength to both endure and invest through theses turbulent times, suggesting improved competitive positioning both during and after the pandemic.

Growth stocks, on the other hand, rely more on product adoption and market share gains than overall economic growth, and fundamentals have proven more resilient. In addition, powerful secular drivers that underpin many of these names, are expected to accelerate post-COVID-19 (e.g., cloud computing and collaboration software and services). Finally, we believe lower interest rates benefit growth stocks disproportionately by reducing the discount rate applied to future profits, as these stocks inherently derive a larger portion of their intrinsic or net present value from future/expected earnings.

How did Victory Diversified Stock Fund (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Fund returned 5.47% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, underperforming the Index, which returned 9.71% for the period.

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

The Fund looks to invest in stocks with market capitalizations of $1 billion and above that we believe are of high quality with the potential for above-average earnings growth, as well as current earnings momentum. Using this framework, the Fund generated the strongest returns within the Technology, Consumer Discretionary, and Communication Services sectors over the trailing twelve months, while Materials and Energy were the most challenged. In Technology, the Fund's large-cap and cloud holdings drove performance, with both expected to be more resilient or even benefit during the pandemic. Apple was one of the strongest performers, benefiting from its fortress balance sheet, attractive growth/value profile, and potential for accelerating business momentum as we enter a new 5G handset supercycle. In Consumer Discretionary, retail and homebuilder exposures drove positive performance. Amazon was our top performer in the sector, as the company stands to benefit from an accelerated shift to e-commerce and cloud computing as a result of COVID-19. In Communication Services, strong returns were broad-based across the Fund's holdings, though positions in Facebook and Alphabet generated outsized strength. While both stocks experienced top-line pressure from reduced advertising budgets amidst the pandemic-induced recession, trends improved materially as economic conditions improved, validating the strategic value the platforms provide to advertisers. With regard to Materials and Energy, both sectors have experienced massive negative demand shocks due to the pandemic and equity prices have sold off in response.


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Victory Equity Funds

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6

 

Class Y

 

 

INCEPTION DATE

 

10/28/89

 

3/1/02

 

8/31/07

 

3/26/99

 

3/3/14

 

1/28/13

 

 

  Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Contingent
Deferred
Charges
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  S&P 500®
Index1
 

One Year

   

5.47

%

   

–0.61

%

   

4.53

%

   

3.55

%

   

5.81

%

   

5.25

%

   

5.86

%

   

5.72

%

   

9.71

%

 

Five Year

   

7.16

%

   

5.90

%

   

6.24

%

   

6.24

%

   

7.45

%

   

6.86

%

   

7.50

%

   

7.40

%

   

11.71

%

 

Ten Year

   

9.56

%

   

8.92

%

   

8.65

%

   

8.65

%

   

9.86

%

   

9.26

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

13.01

%

 

Since Inception

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

7.66

%

   

9.57

%

   

N/A

   

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

 

The maximum offering price (MOP) reflects a maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A Shares. Class C Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge, but are subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% on shares redeemed within one year of purchase. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

Total return measures the price change in a share assuming the reinvestment of all net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, if any. The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would

have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory Diversified Stock Fund — Growth of $10,000

1The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index comprised of 500 domestically traded common stocks, is weighted according to the market value of each common stock in the index, and includes reinvestment of dividends. This index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, is not representative of the Fund, and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment of growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


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Victory Equity Funds

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

It took an outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes ("COVID-19") to end the eleven-year bull market in U.S. stocks, the longest on record and almost the strongest. Prior to its official end on March 11, 2020, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 20% from its peak and the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, the turbulence of the third quarter of 2019 was offset by a rebound in equities in the last three months of the year that continued into February of 2020. With respect to 2020, one can essentially view the year as pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19. The first period lasted until February 19th, when the portfolio's and benchmark's returns peaked. The portfolio outperformed its benchmark during this positive-return market environment. The second period began on February 20th, which was highlighted by the realization that the pandemic was well under way; followed by closing borders and significant portions of the economy. Both the portfolio and benchmark declined quickly and significantly amidst record-setting volatility before staging an equally incredible recovery fueled by immediate and enormous fiscal stimulus. The portfolio maintained its relative outperformance in both periods through October 31, 2020, primarily though stock selection.

As the U.S. economy went from full employment to recession in two weeks and the economy contended with widespread shutdowns and closures, several industries were acutely affected and experienced a disproportionately negative impact. Travel, Hospitality, Food, and Retail saw revenues plunge as doors, economies, and borders closed. Companies and consumers worked diligently to adapt their businesses to the limitations brought on by the pandemic as frontline workers responded courageously and tirelessly to contain the crisis and help those in need. With much of the economy closed for months, every component of the economy was faced with the historic challenge of operating in a fog of uncertainty. Technology and Communications proved to be enormously helpful as Wi-Fi connections, video conferencing, and the ability to order most anything from a smartphone or laptop allowed consumers and companies to communicate, adapt, and transact. Millions of employees worked from home and e-commerce companies became ever more indispensable. Although an undoubtedly difficult and tragic year, one can only imagine how much more devastating it would have been had the pandemic unfolded five years ago before the emergence of many critical technologies.

In such an environment, growth companies prevailed as a result of the dramatic increase in demand for products and services that enabled companies to continue to operate. Transcending the usual classifications of sectors, industries, and factors, most companies were further categorized as either stay-at-home or go-out stocks. Many stay-at-home stocks were found in, but not limited to, Technology, Communications, and Media. Providers of video conferencing for work and home schooling benefitted as did streaming and video gaming companies due to millions being quarantined with few entertainment activities. Retailers with an online presence and logistics companies that delivered goods to home-bound consumers also fared significantly better than those dependent on physical presence and traveling consumers. As the global army of researchers work at breakneck speed to develop a vaccine, investors increasingly look ahead with optimism and each step further tends to shift investment from the stay-at-home stocks to the beleaguered go-out group.

The pandemic may have taken most of the spotlight at a time in which one of the biggest risks highlighted by investors coming into the year was the U.S. Presidential election. Of


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Victory Equity Funds

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund (continued)

course, that didn't mean political risk was eliminated. It was just postponed. Heading into what many believed would be a very contentious contest, the combination of how the pandemic is managed as we approach the holiday season combined with the outcome of the election may reignite investor risk aversion for the balance of the year and into 2021. While we don't know precisely when, our view is that a globally concerted effort to defeat the virus fueled by ingenuity, commitment, collaboration, aided by technology, communication, and innovation will prevail. Adversity and challenges bring out the best in people. While the magnitude of the task at hand is truly historic, this time is no different.

How did Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund seeks to deliver long-term capital appreciation by investing in high-quality, large-cap companies with the prospect of growth in excess of the overall market. The Fund returned 39.61% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, outperforming the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the "Index"), which returned 29.22% during the period.

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

As active managers assigned the responsibility of investing the Fund in large-capitalization U.S. growth companies, we continued to do so in the 12 months ended October 31, 2020. The volatile and unusual environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic did present both challenges and opportunities. Heading into the lockdown, the market had been reaching new highs against the backdrop of increasing valuations. As the harsh reality of what was unfolding sunk in, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed more than 35%, while the Index declined 33%. The Fund outperformed at the beginning of the year, declined less than the Index in the turbulent downdraft and outperformed in the ensuing market rebound.

In both periods, pre-pandemic and during, we maintained our focus by investing in growth companies we believed were, and would continue to be, capable of performing well against peers and expectations due to well-positioned businesses with attractive profitability profiles, strong financials, and talented and responsible management teams. As we continually monitored the portfolio throughout the year using our traditional screens and risk analysis, we also included an additional view to incorporate the current environment and evaluate how the portfolio is positioned within the context of stay-at-home beneficiaries and go-out stocks.

Throughout our long tenure together, we have traversed many notable and precipitous market selloffs such as the technology bust of 2000, September 11, 2001, the Great Recession, the fourth quarter of 2018, and now a global pandemic. These events have trained us to not panic or act emotionally. Instead, our experience together has shown us that, while painful, broad market selloffs also present opportunities. Difficult as the months of March and April were, we stayed the course and took advantage of the volatility by making changes we believed would benefit the portfolio such as adding Uber, Shopify, Trade Desk, Adobe, Masimo Corp, Twilio, and Trane Technologies. The performance throughout the year supports those decisions overall. In our view, the portfolio remains well balanced among sectors and industries as well as companies that have managed to grow despite or because of the pandemic and those which will likely rebound sharply as the economy fully reopens and takes the next step towards recovery. It's been a long year marked by tremendous loss on all levels. Looking ahead, it's our contention that the path forward, while not necessarily smooth, will require the innovation, boundless energy, and strong leadership we look for in the companies in which we invest.


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Victory Equity Funds

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class Y

 

 

INCEPTION DATE

 

12/31/03

 

12/31/03

 

3/1/11

 

1/28/13

 

 

  Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Contingent
Deferred
Charges
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Russell 1000®
Growth Index1
 

One Year

   

39.61

%

   

31.51

%

   

37.97

%

   

37.16

%

   

39.95

%

   

39.72

%

   

29.22

%

 

Five Year

   

13.36

%

   

12.02

%

   

12.43

%

   

12.43

%

   

13.81

%

   

13.70

%

   

17.32

%

 

Ten Year

   

12.54

%

   

11.88

%

   

11.61

%

   

11.61

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

16.31

%

 

Since Inception

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

12.15

%

   

14.00

%

   

N/A

   

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

The maximum offering price (MOP) reflects a maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A Shares. Class C Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge, but are subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% on shares redeemed within one year of purchase. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund — Growth of $10,000

1The Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. This index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, is not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


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Victory Equity Funds

Victory Special Value Fund

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

For the 12 months ended October 31, 2020, the pandemic related to the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes ("COVID-19") created an extremely volatile trailing-twelve-months period for equities, with the S&P 500® Index (the "Index") selling off approximately 34% from its February 2020 highs before rebounding off the March lows to return approximately 48% over the next seven months to close out the period. All in, the Index managed a 9.71% total return over the entire 12-month period, though this was primarily driven by 1) large capitalization names, and 2) growth stocks. Large-cap names possess the necessary flexibility, brand awareness, scale and balance sheet strength to both endure and invest through theses turbulent times, suggesting improved competitive positioning both during and after the pandemic. Growth stocks, on the other hand, rely more on product adoption and market share gains than overall economic growth, and fundamentals have proven more resilient. In addition, powerful secular drivers that underpin many of these names, are expected to accelerate post-COVID-19 (e.g., cloud computing and collaboration software and services). Finally, we believe lower interest rates benefit growth stocks disproportionately by reducing the discount rate applied to future profits, as these stocks inherently derive a larger portion of their intrinsic or net-present-value from future/expected earnings.

How did Victory Special Value Fund (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Fund returned 5.15% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, underperforming the Index, which returned 9.71% for the period.

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

The Fund looks to invest in stocks with market capitalizations of $1 billion and above that we believe are of high quality with the potential for above-average earnings growth, as well as current earnings momentum. Using this framework, the Fund generated the strongest returns within the Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services sectors over the trailing-twelve-months, while Materials and Energy were the most challenged. In Technology, the Fund's large-cap and cloud holdings drove performance, with both expected to be more resilient or even benefit during the pandemic. Apple was one of the strongest performers, benefiting from its fortress balance sheet, attractive growth/value profile, and potential for accelerating business momentum as we enter a new 5G handset supercycle. In Consumer Discretionary, retail and homebuilder exposures drove positive performance. Amazon was our top performer in the sector, as the company stands to benefit from an accelerated shift to e-commerce and cloud computing as a result of COVID-19. In Communication Services, strong returns were broad-based across the Fund's holdings, though positions in Facebook and Alphabet generated outsized strength. While both stocks experienced top-line pressure from reduced advertising budgets amidst the pandemic-induced recession, trends improved materially as economic conditions improved, validating the strategic value the platforms provide to advertisers. With regards to Materials and Energy, both sectors have experienced massive negative demand shocks due to the pandemic and equity prices have sold off in response.


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Victory Equity Funds

Victory Special Value Fund

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class Y

 

 

INCEPTION DATE

 

12/3/93

 

3/1/03

 

8/31/07

 

12/21/99

 

1/28/13

 

 

  Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Contingent
Deferred
Charges
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  S&P 500®
Index1
 

One Year

   

5.15

%

   

–0.89

%

   

4.26

%

   

3.26

%

   

5.35

%

   

4.82

%

   

5.40

%

   

9.71

%

 

Five Year

   

6.73

%

   

5.47

%

   

5.76

%

   

5.76

%

   

6.87

%

   

6.42

%

   

6.98

%

   

11.71

%

 

Ten Year

   

7.62

%

   

6.99

%

   

6.66

%

   

6.66

%

   

7.85

%

   

7.30

%

   

N/A

     

13.01

%

 

Since Inception

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

8.27

%

   

N/A

   

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

The maximum offering price (MOP) reflects a maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A Shares. Class C Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge, but are subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% on shares redeemed within one year of purchase. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory Special Value Fund — Growth of $10,000

1The S&P 500® Index, an unmanaged index comprised of 500 domestically traded common stocks, is weighted according to the market value of each common stock in the index, and includes reinvestment of dividends. This index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, is not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


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Victory Hybrid Funds

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

Global equities (as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index) registered positive gains over the last 12 months. Though economic output and corporate earnings remain subdued from the impact of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes ("COVID-19") earlier in the year, signs of a recovery across regions fueled market gains in July and August as COVID-19 restrictions eased and governmental (and, especially, central bank) support remained steadfast. September, however, ushered in a market pullback, with virus hot spots popping up in Europe and parts of Asia as well as a breakdown of stimulus talks in the United States. U.S. equities and Emerging Market equities (as measured by the S&P 500® Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index, respectively) were the stronger-performing regions during the 12 months ended October 31, 2020, while the Non-U.S. Developed Market equities and World Commodity Producer equities (as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index and MSCI World Commodity Producers Index, respectively) were the laggards.

How did Victory Strategic Allocation Fund (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund seeks to provide income and long-term growth of capital. The Fund returned 3.99% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, underperforming the MSCI All Country World Index (the "Index") and the "Custom Index" (60% MSCI ACWI/40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index), which returned 4.89% and 6.03%, respectively, during the period.

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

The Fund was positioned throughout the period to provide more diversification by more equally weighting the U.S. and foreign equity markets when compared to the Index, which detracted from Fund performance versus its Custom Index. The valuation of equity markets abroad appears more compelling and commensurate with the risks facing those markets, in our view. This detracted from the Fund's return as those exposures did not keep pace with the strong U.S. equity markets. The Fund also continued to be positioned to exhibit less interest rate risk associated with the U.S. Treasury market versus its Custom Index by partially substituting an equity income-oriented strategy. This negatively impacted Fund performance as interest rates on 30- Year and 10-Year U.S. Treasurys fell to near all-time historic lows.


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Victory Hybrid Funds

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

     

 

INCEPTION DATE

 

12/10/93

 

3/1/03

 

8/31/07

 

12/15/99

     

 

  Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Contingent
Deferred
Charges
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  MSCI All
Country
World
Index1
  60% MSCI
All Country
World
Index/40%
Barclays
U.S.
Aggregate
Bond
Index2
 

One Year

   

3.99

%

   

1.64

%

   

3.23

%

   

2.23

%

   

4.22

%

   

3.74

%

   

4.89

%

   

6.03

%

 

Five Year

   

4.74

%

   

4.26

%

   

3.98

%

   

3.98

%

   

4.99

%

   

4.47

%

   

8.11

%

   

6.75

%

 

Ten Year

   

6.83

%

   

6.59

%

   

6.06

%

   

6.06

%

   

7.17

%

   

6.53

%

   

7.90

%

   

6.40

%

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

The maximum offering price (MOP) reflects a maximum sales charge of 2.25% for Class A Shares. Class C Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge, but are subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% on shares redeemed within one year of purchase. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund — Growth of $10,000

1The MSCI All Country World Index is a market capitalization weighted index designed to provide a broad measure of equity-market performance throughout the world. This index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, is not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes U.S. Treasurys, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs), ABS and CMBS (agency and nonagency). This index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, is not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


14



Victory Taxable Fixed Income Fund

Victory INCORE Fund for Income

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

The novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19) and the resulting pandemic dominated the last nine months of the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Despite these dire times, and due to aggressive measures to support the U.S. economy, all major indices were positive for the period, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 0.34%. The S&P 500® Index was up 9.71% and the NASDAQ Composite Index was up a whopping 32.94%; interesting times indeed. Due to safe-haven demand, interest rates fell for U.S. Treasury bonds and they fell more for shorter maturities than longer, steepening the U.S. Treasury yield curve. Prices move opposite yields. In the U.S. housing market, the pandemic spurred a flight from community living in large cities to single-family home ownership away from big cities. Due to this development, home sales and home prices increased year over year. As a result, the available supply of homes for sale fell as did affordability, despite lower borrowing costs. The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell from 3.78% to 2.81% for conventional borrowers. The U.S. fixed income markets also had a good year despite the pandemic, as evidenced by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which returned 6.19%. Within fixed income markets, U.S. Treasury bonds returned 6.95%, and relative to U.S. Treasury bonds, duration neutral, asset-backed securities outperformed most (+0.80%), while mortgage-backed securities outperformed slightly (+0.13%), followed closely by commercial mortgage-backed securities (-0.98%), while corporate and agency debt underperformed the most at (-1.02%) and (-3.45%), respectively. Drilling deeper still, within the mortgage market, Fannie Mae ("FNMA") led Freddie Mac ("FHLMC"), which in turn led Ginnie Mae ("GNMA"). Both FNMA and FHLMC (conventional mortgage providers) slightly outperformed duration-neutral U.S. Treasury bonds while GNMA slightly lagged.

How did Victory INCORE Fund for Income (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund's objective is to deliver high, reliable income via securities backed by the 100% full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The Fund returned 2.75% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, underperforming the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Capital 1-5 Year U.S. Government Bond Index, which returned 4.22% during the period.

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

We continued to focus solely on our objective. As such, we continued to pursue GNMA borrowers making above-market payments, who have proven to be unable or unwilling to refinance efficiently. We also continued to selectively buy or create high-coupon GNMA platinum pools as opportunities arose. No matter the circumstances, the goal of our strategy remains to deliver high, reliable income consistent with preservation of capital.


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Victory Taxable Fixed Income Fund

Victory INCORE Fund for Income

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6

 

Class Y

 

 

INCEPTION DATE

 

3/26/99

 

3/1/02

 

3/1/11

 

9/16/87

 

3/4/15

 

1/28/13

 

 
    Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Contingent
Deferred
Charges
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Bloomberg
Barclays
Capital
1-5 Year U.S.
Gov't Bond
Index1
 

One Year

   

2.75

%

   

0.41

%

   

1.85

%

   

0.87

%

   

3.01

%

   

2.87

%

   

3.18

%

   

2.95

%

   

4.22

%

 

Five Year

   

1.66

%

   

1.20

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

1.92

%

   

1.66

%

   

1.95

%

   

1.86

%

   

2.23

%

 

Ten Year

   

1.65

%

   

1.42

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.85

%

   

N/A

     

1.64

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

1.26

%

 

Since Inception

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

2.02

%

   

N/A

     

1.84

%

   

1.61

%

   

N/A

   

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

The maximum offering price (MOP) figures reflect a maximum sales charge of 2.25% for Class A Shares. Class C Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge, but are subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% on shares redeemed within one year of purchase. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory INCORE Fund for Income — Growth of $10,000

1Bloomberg Barclays Capital 1-5 Year U.S. Government Bond Index is a market-weighted index measuring the performance of Treasury and Agency securities issued by the United States Government with maturities of one to five years. The index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes is not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


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Victory Hybrid Funds

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

Equity and convertible markets began the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 on a very strong note on the heels of a U.S. Federal Reserve (the "Fed") rate cut and signals that the Fed would likely leave rates on hold throughout 2020. Market strength continued into January and early February with the expectation of an accelerating economy looking to benefit from the completion of the NAFTA renegotiation (USMCA) and the China phase one trade deal. However, the social and economic trajectory of the United States changed abruptly in late February as consumers and broad financial markets came to the realization that the effects of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes ("COVID-19") virus were no longer confined to international markets. The negative economic backdrop caused by reactions to COVID-19 had a very detrimental effect on U.S. equity performance. After reaching an all-time closing high of 3,386 on February 19th, the S&P 500® Index fell 430 points (-12.7%) over the next seven days to month-end. The last day of February was particularly wild, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, at one point, was down over 1,000 points before rallying 600 points in the final minutes of the day. Stocks began March on an up note encouraged by presidential candidate Joe Biden's strong Super Tuesday results, coming on the heels of the Fed's emergency mid-meeting half-point rate cut. Markets, however, soon fell victim to increasingly bad news concerning the spread of COVID-19, which was exacerbated by tumbling oil prices. From the March 4th close to March 23rd, the S&P 500® Index fell an astonishing 28%. This period included three 9%-plus daily swings in the S&P 500® Index, and three days where the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by over 2,000 points. Stocks began a strong rally post March 23rd, as passage of a $2 trillion U.S. government stimulus program blossomed into reality. The market rally continued into the second calendar quarter as investors seemed to overlook much of the dour economic news, including negative U.S. GDP, declining earnings, and spiking unemployment. More positive news later in the quarter, such as optimistic vaccine news and a stunning May jobs report led to the stock market's best quarterly return in 20 years. Stocks continued to advance in July and August despite a U.S. Commerce Department report of a 9.5% drop in second quarter U.S. GDP. The stock market finished August with five consecutive monthly gains before giving back some in the final two months of the fiscal year. Thanks to the strong start to the year, the S&P 500® Index managed a gain of 9.71% for the fiscal year. Bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, also produced good results with a 6.19% return. After outperforming both stocks and bonds during the previous fiscal year, investment-grade convertibles lagged behind both asset classes in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.

How did Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income together with long-term capital appreciation. The Fund returned 4.43% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, outperforming the ICE BofA Investment Grade U.S. Convertible 5% Constrained Index, which returned 1.20% during the period.


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Victory Hybrid Funds

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund (continued)

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

In managing the Fund, we strive to invest in high-quality convertibles with attractive underlying common stocks. We structure the Fund by spreading out our holdings across the three types of convertibles: 1) equity-sensitive, high-delta convertibles; 2) total return, middle-of-the-road convertibles; and 3) defensive, fixed-income-oriented convertibles. With this structure, we seek to provide a favorable balance between upside potential and downside exposure to equities. As of October 31, 2020, the Fund is overweight compared to the benchmark in the Health Care, and Information Technology sectors. It is underweighted in the Industrials, Utilities, and Energy sectors. It is approximately equally weighted in the Financials and Consumer Discretionary sectors. The Fund is broadly diversified among individual issues, economic sectors, credits, and convertible types. Performance during the fiscal year was aided by overweights in the Health Care and Information Technology sectors, as well as positive security selection in the same sectors. Performance was negatively impacted by underweights in the Industrials and Utilities sectors.


18



Victory Hybrid Funds

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ending October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class I

 

 

INCEPTION DATE

 

4/14/88

 

8/31/07

 

 

  Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering Price
  Net Asset
Value
  ICE BofAML
Investment Grade
U.S. Convertible
5% Constrained
Index1,2
 

One Year

   

4.43

%

   

2.10

%

   

4.91

%

   

1.20

%

 

Five Year

   

8.19

%

   

7.70

%

   

8.67

%

   

9.74

%

 

Ten Year

   

7.97

%

   

7.73

%

   

8.44

%

   

9.18

%

 

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

The maximum offering price (MOP) figures reflect a maximum sales charge of 2.25% for Class A Shares. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund — Growth of $10,000

1ICE BofAML Investment Grade U.S. Convertible 5% Constrained Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of domestic corporate convertible securities. Bonds and preferred stocks must be convertible only to common stock, ADR's or cash equivalent and have a market value of at least $50 million. Composed of Coupon, OID, or zero coupon convertible bonds rated by Moody's and/or S&P with an average rating of Baa3/BBB- or higher. This Index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, is not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

2The ICE BofAML Investment Grade U.S. Convertible 5% Constrained Index commenced on January 1, 2012. Performance from October 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011 reflects performance of ICE BofAML All Investment Grade U.S. Convertibles Index. Performance from January 1, 2012 to present reflects the ICE BofAML Investment Grade U.S. Convertible 5% Constrained Index.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


19



Victory Portfolios
Victory Diversified Stock Fund
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory Diversified Stock Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital.

Sector Allocation*:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)

* Does not include futures, money market instruments, and short-term investments purchased with cash collateral from securities loaned.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Sector Allocation*:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)

* Does not include futures, money market instruments, and short-term investments purchased with cash collateral from securities loaned.


21



Victory Portfolios
Victory Special Value Fund
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory Special Value Fund seeks to provide long-term growth of capital and dividend income.

Sector Allocation*:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)

* Does not include futures, money market instruments, and short-term investments purchased with cash collateral from securities loaned.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Strategic Allocation Fund
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund seeks to provide income and long-term growth of capital.

Portfolio Holdings:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)


23



Victory Portfolios
Victory INCORE Fund for Income
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory INCORE Fund for Income seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with preservation of shareholders' capital.

Portfolio Holdings:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)


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Victory Portfolios
Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income together with long-term capital appreciation.

Sector Allocation*:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)

* Does not include futures, money market instruments, and short-term investments purchased with cash collateral from securities loaned.


25



Victory Portfolios
Victory Diversified Stock Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Common Stocks (96.1%)

 

Communication Services (10.1%):

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (a)

   

6,226

   

$

10,092

   

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (a)

   

6,269

     

3,786

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A (a)

   

17,339

     

4,562

   

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A

   

39,555

     

3,259

   

T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (a)

   

23,100

     

2,531

   

Zynga, Inc., Class A (a)

   

170,764

     

1,535

   
     

25,765

   

Communications Equipment (1.3%):

 

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a)

   

40,748

     

3,369

   

Consumer Discretionary (15.9%):

 

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

   

3,373

     

10,241

   

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a) (b)

   

26,288

     

2,707

   

Boyd Gaming Corp.

   

97,372

     

3,089

   

D.R. Horton, Inc.

   

33,356

     

2,229

   

Dollar General Corp.

   

17,171

     

3,584

   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

   

24,085

     

2,555

   

LCI Industries

   

13,819

     

1,515

   

LGI Homes, Inc. (a)

   

19,351

     

2,068

   

Lowe's Cos., Inc.

   

17,163

     

2,713

   

Meritage Homes Corp. (a)

   

22,959

     

1,999

   

Target Corp.

   

13,928

     

2,120

   

TopBuild Corp. (a)

   

12,480

     

1,912

   

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (b)

   

41,101

     

3,750

   
     

40,482

   

Consumer Staples (5.9%):

 

Monster Beverage Corp. (a)

   

32,365

     

2,478

   

PepsiCo, Inc.

   

23,273

     

3,103

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

29,292

     

2,080

   

The Kroger Co.

   

85,676

     

2,760

   

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   

18,901

     

2,591

   

Walmart, Inc.

   

14,913

     

2,069

   
     

15,081

   

Energy (1.0%):

 

Chevron Corp.

   

11,621

     

808

   

Phillips 66

   

17,470

     

815

   

Valero Energy Corp.

   

20,753

     

801

   
     

2,424

   

Financials (6.9%):

 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

   

16,010

     

2,576

   

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.

   

66,386

     

1,948

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

36,454

     

3,574

   

Morgan Stanley

   

48,126

     

2,317

   

See notes to financial statements.


26



Victory Portfolios
Victory Diversified Stock Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Primerica, Inc.

   

28,466

   

$

3,138

   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

   

18,787

     

2,380

   

Western Alliance Bancorp

   

41,537

     

1,711

   
     

17,644

   

Health Care (17.6%):

 

AbbVie, Inc.

   

53,460

     

4,550

   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

   

17,071

     

1,640

   

Amgen, Inc.

   

8,446

     

1,832

   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   

80,376

     

4,697

   

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a)

   

14,177

     

3,227

   

Cigna Corp.

   

15,406

     

2,572

   

Hologic, Inc. (a)

   

39,628

     

2,727

   

ICON PLC (a)

   

17,635

     

3,180

   

Medtronic PLC

   

8,851

     

890

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

47,741

     

3,591

   

Pfizer, Inc.

   

62,984

     

2,235

   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

   

6,380

     

3,468

   

Stryker Corp.

   

13,939

     

2,816

   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

   

3,626

     

1,716

   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   

18,203

     

5,555

   
     

44,696

   

Industrials (9.0%):

 

Federal Signal Corp.

   

72,267

     

2,073

   

Kansas City Southern

   

21,941

     

3,865

   

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

   

13,898

     

2,239

   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   

7,971

     

2,791

   

Masco Corp.

   

66,909

     

3,586

   

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

   

13,980

     

2,661

   

UFP Industries, Inc.

   

56,659

     

2,828

   

XPO Logistics, Inc. (a)

   

30,508

     

2,746

   
     

22,789

   

IT Services (5.4%):

 

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)

   

33,804

     

3,215

   

Booz Allen Hamilton Holdings Corp.

   

41,846

     

3,286

   

EPAM Systems, Inc. (a)

   

8,750

     

2,703

   

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

   

29,027

     

2,771

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

9,256

     

1,682

   
     

13,657

   

Materials (2.6%):

 

Berry Global Group, Inc. (a)

   

67,909

     

3,167

   

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   

97,864

     

3,371

   
     

6,538

   

Real Estate (1.3%):

 

American Tower Corp.

   

14,475

     

3,324

   

See notes to financial statements.


27



Victory Portfolios
Victory Diversified Stock Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (4.4%):

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

   

42,140

   

$

3,173

   

Broadcom, Inc.

   

9,386

     

3,282

   

NVIDIA Corp.

   

9,433

     

4,729

   
     

11,184

   

Software (9.3%):

 

Adobe, Inc. (a)

   

5,982

     

2,675

   

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

   

23,616

     

2,583

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

77,437

     

15,678

   

ServiceNow, Inc. (a)

   

6,062

     

3,015

   
     

23,951

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (5.4%):

 

Apple, Inc.

   

127,491

     

13,879

   

Total Common Stocks (Cost $185,847)

   

244,783

   

Exchange-Traded Funds (3.1%)

 

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (b)

   

23,802

     

7,772

   

Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $7,586)

   

7,772

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned^ (5.5%)

 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.10% (c)

   

321,333

     

321

   
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (c)
   

4,288,131

     

4,288

   
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (c)
   

2,234,542

     

2,235

   

JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund, Capital Class, 0.07% (c)

   

1,358,519

     

1,359

   
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Prime Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.11% (c)
   

5,749,144

     

5,749

   

Total Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $13,952)

   

13,952

   

Total Investments (Cost $207,385) — 104.7%

   

266,507

   

Liabilities in excess of other assets — (4.7)%

   

(11,901

)

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

254,606

   

^  Purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan.

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c)  Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2020.

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

PLC — Public Limited Company

See notes to financial statements.


28



Victory Portfolios
Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Common Stocks (99.1%)

 

Communication Services (12.4%):

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

   

6,431

   

$

487

   

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (a)

   

499

     

809

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A (a)

   

3,009

     

792

   
     

2,088

   

Consumer Discretionary (18.2%):

 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR (a)

   

1,989

     

606

   

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

   

454

     

1,378

   

Burlington Stores, Inc. (a)

   

2,529

     

490

   

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (a)

   

1,845

     

589

   
     

3,063

   

Financials (2.6%):

 

MSCI, Inc.

   

1,270

     

444

   

Health Care (16.3%):

 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a)

   

6,220

     

446

   

Masimo Corp. (a)

   

1,481

     

331

   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   

1,599

     

488

   

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (a)

   

2,166

     

585

   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

   

1,444

     

301

   

Zoetis, Inc.

   

3,672

     

582

   
     

2,733

   

Industrials (7.6%):

 

CoStar Group, Inc. (a)

   

659

     

543

   

Trane Technologies PLC

   

2,653

     

352

   

Uber Technologies, Inc. (a)

   

11,545

     

386

   
     

1,281

   

IT Services (16.2%):

 

EPAM Systems, Inc. (a)

   

1,737

     

537

   

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a)

   

4,342

     

808

   

Shopify, Inc., Class A (a)

   

383

     

354

   

Twilio, Inc., Class A (a)

   

691

     

193

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

4,687

     

852

   
     

2,744

   

Real Estate (3.4%):

 

American Tower Corp.

   

2,462

     

565

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (5.3%):

 

NVIDIA Corp.

   

1,795

     

900

   

Software (17.1%):

 

Adobe, Inc. (a)

   

1,486

     

664

   

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

   

2,447

     

268

   

salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

   

2,742

     

637

   

See notes to financial statements.


29



Victory Portfolios
Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

ServiceNow, Inc. (a)

   

1,872

   

$

932

   

The Trade Desk, Inc., Class A (a) (b)

   

717

     

406

   
     

2,907

   

Total Common Stocks (Cost $7,647)

   

16,725

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned^ (2.7%)

 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.10% (c)

   

10,306

     

10

   
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (c)
   

137,499

     

137

   
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (c)
   

71,693

     

72

   

JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund, Capital Class, 0.07% (c)

   

43,570

     

44

   
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Prime Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.11% (c)
   

184,384

     

184

   

Total Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $447)

   

447

   

Total Investments (Cost $8,094) — 101.8%

   

17,172

   

Liabilities in excess of other assets — (1.8)%

   

(310

)

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

16,862

   

^  Purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan.

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c)  Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2020.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

See notes to financial statements.


30



Victory Portfolios
Victory Special Value Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Common Stocks (97.8%)

 

Communication Services (10.3%):

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C (a)

   

1,064

   

$

1,725

   

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (a)

   

1,060

     

640

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A (a)

   

2,999

     

789

   

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A

   

6,841

     

564

   

T-Mobile U.S., Inc. (a)

   

3,965

     

434

   

Zynga, Inc., Class A (a)

   

29,500

     

265

   
     

4,417

   

Communications Equipment (1.3%):

 

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. (a)

   

6,998

     

579

   

Consumer Discretionary (16.1%):

 

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

   

567

     

1,721

   

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a)

   

4,548

     

468

   

Boyd Gaming Corp.

   

16,638

     

528

   

D.R. Horton, Inc.

   

5,723

     

383

   

Dollar General Corp.

   

2,934

     

612

   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

   

4,132

     

438

   

LCI Industries

   

2,362

     

259

   

LGI Homes, Inc. (a)

   

3,332

     

356

   

Lowe's Cos., Inc.

   

2,947

     

466

   

Meritage Homes Corp. (a)

   

3,954

     

344

   

Target Corp.

   

2,404

     

366

   

TopBuild Corp. (a)

   

2,149

     

329

   

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

   

7,100

     

649

   
     

6,919

   

Consumer Staples (6.1%):

 

Monster Beverage Corp. (a)

   

5,591

     

428

   

PepsiCo, Inc.

   

4,050

     

540

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

5,044

     

358

   

The Kroger Co.

   

14,754

     

476

   

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   

3,255

     

446

   

Walmart, Inc.

   

2,568

     

356

   
     

2,604

   

Energy (1.0%):

 

Chevron Corp.

   

2,000

     

139

   

Phillips 66

   

3,008

     

140

   

Valero Energy Corp.

   

3,496

     

135

   
     

414

   

Financials (7.1%):

 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

   

2,708

     

436

   

Flagstar Bancorp, Inc.

   

11,431

     

335

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

6,258

     

613

   

Morgan Stanley

   

8,253

     

397

   

See notes to financial statements.


31



Victory Portfolios
Victory Special Value Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Primerica, Inc.

   

4,903

   

$

541

   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

   

3,246

     

411

   

Western Alliance Bancorp

   

7,154

     

295

   
     

3,028

   

Health Care (17.9%):

 

AbbVie, Inc.

   

9,210

     

784

   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

   

2,935

     

282

   

Amgen, Inc.

   

1,454

     

315

   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   

13,902

     

813

   

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a)

   

2,441

     

556

   

Cigna Corp.

   

2,653

     

443

   

Hologic, Inc. (a)

   

6,846

     

471

   

ICON PLC (a)

   

3,036

     

547

   

Medtronic PLC

   

1,523

     

153

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

8,223

     

618

   

Pfizer, Inc.

   

10,847

     

385

   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

   

1,087

     

591

   

Stryker Corp.

   

2,410

     

487

   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

   

625

     

296

   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   

3,135

     

957

   
     

7,698

   

Industrials (9.1%):

 

Federal Signal Corp.

   

12,444

     

357

   

Kansas City Southern

   

3,763

     

663

   

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

   

2,394

     

386

   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   

1,378

     

482

   

Masco Corp.

   

11,318

     

606

   

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

   

2,415

     

460

   

UFP Industries, Inc.

   

9,690

     

484

   

XPO Logistics, Inc. (a)

   

5,276

     

475

   
     

3,913

   

IT Services (5.5%):

 

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)

   

5,813

     

553

   

Booz Allen Hamilton Holdings Corp.

   

7,231

     

567

   

EPAM Systems, Inc. (a)

   

1,507

     

466

   

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

   

4,999

     

477

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

1,595

     

290

   
     

2,353

   

Materials (2.6%):

 

Berry Global Group, Inc. (a)

   

11,649

     

543

   

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   

16,926

     

583

   
     

1,126

   

Real Estate (1.3%):

 

American Tower Corp.

   

2,448

     

562

   

See notes to financial statements.


32



Victory Portfolios
Victory Special Value Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (4.5%):

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

   

7,192

   

$

541

   

Broadcom, Inc.

   

1,623

     

567

   

NVIDIA Corp.

   

1,612

     

809

   
     

1,917

   

Software (9.5%):

 

Adobe, Inc. (a)

   

1,034

     

462

   

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

   

4,049

     

443

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

13,202

     

2,674

   

ServiceNow, Inc. (a)

   

1,025

     

510

   
     

4,089

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals (5.5%):

 

Apple, Inc.

   

21,566

     

2,348

   

Total Common Stocks (Cost $32,441)

   

41,967

   

Exchange-Traded Funds (1.5%)

 

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

   

1,995

     

651

   

Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $702)

   

651

   

Total Investments (Cost $33,143) — 99.3%

   

42,618

   

Other assets in excess of liabilities — 0.7%

   

289

   

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

42,907

   

(a)  Non-income producing security.

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

PLC — Public Limited Company

See notes to financial statements.


33



Victory Portfolios
Victory Strategic Allocation Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds (6.6%)

 

VictoryShares U.S. Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF

   

53,070

   

$

1,629

   

Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $1,357)

   

1,629

   

Affiliated Mutual Funds (92.6%)

 

Victory INCORE Total Return Bond Fund, Class R6

   

310,252

     

3,081

   

Victory Integrity Discovery Fund, Class Y

   

28,829

     

820

   

Victory Market Neutral Income Fund, Class I

   

557,908

     

5,412

   

Victory RS Global Fund, Class Y (a)

   

476,267

     

7,049

   

Victory RS Partners Fund, Class Y

   

40,388

     

830

   

Victory Sophus Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, Class Y

   

289,495

     

1,916

   

Victory Trivalent Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund, Class Y

   

149,184

     

1,987

   

Victory Trivalent International Small-Cap Fund, Class I

   

122,564

     

1,710

   

Total Affiliated Mutual Funds (Cost $21,897)

   

22,805

   

Total Investments (Cost $23,254) — 99.2%

   

24,434

   

Other assets in excess of liabilities — 0.8%

   

204

   

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

24,638

   

(a)  Represents investments greater than 25% of the Fund's net assets. Performance of the Fund may be adversely impacted by concentrated investments in securities. The financial statements and portfolio holdings for these securities can be found at www.sec.gov.

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

See notes to financial statements.


34



Victory Portfolios
Victory INCORE Fund for Income
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

  Principal
Amount
 

Value

 

Government National Mortgage Association (56.2%)

 

Multi-family (0.4%):

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (0.2%):

 

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

 

Series 2012-33, Class AB, 7.00%, 3/16/46

 

$

2,204

   

$

2,346

   

Pass-throughs (0.2%):

 

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

 

7.50%, 8/15/21

   

4

     

4

   

7.92%, 7/1/23

   

194

     

194

   

8.00%, 1/15/31 – 11/15/33

   

1,103

     

1,104

   

7.75%, 9/15/33

   

398

     

399

   
     

1,701

   

Single Family (55.8%):

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (2.0%):

 

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

 

Series 1999-4, Class ZB, 6.00%, 2/20/29

   

198

     

198

   

Series 2001-10, Class PE, 6.50%, 3/16/31

   

154

     

154

   

Series 2005-74, Class HB, 7.50%, 9/16/35

   

12

     

13

   

Series 2005-74, Class HC, 7.50%, 9/16/35

   

61

     

71

   

Series 2011-166, Class NT, 7.75%, 11/20/31 (a)

   

942

     

1,099

   

Series 2012-106, Class JM, 7.31%, 10/20/34 (a)

   

700

     

830

   

Series 2012-30, Class WB, 7.06%, 11/20/39 (a)

   

2,877

     

3,358

   

Series 2013-190, Class KT, 8.10%, 9/20/30 (a)

   

341

     

393

   

Series 2013-51, Class BL, 6.07%, 4/20/34 (a)

   

1,921

     

2,234

   

Series 2013-64, Class KY, 6.84%, 12/20/38 (a)

   

1,145

     

1,309

   

Series 2013-70, Class KP, 7.07%, 2/20/39 (a)

   

960

     

1,130

   

Series 2014-69, Class W, 7.20%, 11/20/34 (a)

   

145

     

170

   

Series 2014-74, Class PT, 7.77%, 5/16/44 (a)

   

231

     

261

   

Series 2015-77, Class PT, 7.65%, 6/20/39 (a)

   

525

     

600

   

Series 2019-22, Class PT, 7.92%, 2/20/49 (a)

   

8,071

     

9,254

   
     

21,074

   

Pass-throughs (53.8%):

 

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

 

9.00%, 12/15/20 – 12/15/30

   

2,763

     

3,072

   

9.50%, 2/15/21 – 9/15/27

   

152

     

164

   

6.00%, 1/15/22 – 9/20/50

   

65,712

     

77,894

   

7.95%, 9/15/22

   

6

     

6

   

7.50%, 1/15/23 – 5/15/49

   

76,872

     

89,383

   

7.13%, 3/15/23 – 7/15/25

   

423

     

433

   

7.00%, 6/15/23 – 9/20/50

   

101,241

     

119,541

   

5.50%, 7/15/23 – 11/15/45

   

12,257

     

14,534

   

6.50%, 8/20/23 – 2/20/41

   

146,059

     

171,343

   

8.00%, 6/20/24 – 5/15/49

   

44,391

     

52,680

   

10.00%, 4/15/25 – 2/15/26

   

8

     

8

   

6.13%, 6/20/28 – 9/20/29

   

401

     

427

   

6.28%, 10/20/28 – 10/20/29

   

734

     

797

   

6.10%, 5/20/29 – 7/20/31

   

568

     

621

   

7.30%, 4/20/30 – 2/20/31

   

215

     

226

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory INCORE Fund for Income
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

  Shares or
Principal
Amount
 

Value

 

6.49%, 5/20/31 – 3/20/32

 

$

1,022

   

$

1,133

   

8.50%, 6/15/31 – 7/15/32

   

7,518

     

8,709

   

4.50%, 12/15/33 – 5/15/41

   

5,122

     

5,798

   

5.00%, 1/20/34 – 1/15/40

   

11,385

     

13,343

   

4.00%, 8/15/41

   

899

     

994

   
     

561,106

   

Total Government National Mortgage Association (Cost $574,256)

   

586,227

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations (42.5%)

 

U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.10%, 3/4/21 (b)

   

25,831

     

25,822

   

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

7.63%, 11/15/22

   

95,879

     

110,456

   

7.13%, 2/15/23

   

91,095

     

105,578

   

7.50%, 11/15/24

   

155,516

     

200,743

   

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $443,324)

   

442,599

   

Investment Companies (0.0%) (c)

 

BlackRock Liquidity Fedfund, 0.04%

   

100,482

     

100

   

Total Investment Companies (Cost $100)

   

100

   

Total Investments (Cost $1,017,680) — 98.7%

   

1,028,926

   

Other assets in excess of liabilities — 1.3%

   

12,974

   

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

1,041,900

   

(a)  The rate for certain asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities may vary based on factors relating to the pool of assets underlying the security. The rate disclosed is the rate in effect at October 31, 2020.

(b)  Rate represents the effective yield at October 31, 2020.

(c)  Amount represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

  Principal
Amount
 

Value

 

Convertible Corporate Bonds (65.2%)

 

Communication Services (1.0%):

 

Snap, Inc., 0.75%, 8/1/26

 

$

1,595

   

$

2,965

   

Consumer Discretionary (4.6%):

 

Booking Holdings, Inc.

 

0.90%, 9/15/21

   

2,722

     

2,844

   

0.75%, 5/1/25 (a) (b)

   

8,415

     

10,582

   
     

13,426

   

Energy (2.9%):

 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 0.25%, 5/15/25 (a)

   

8,015

     

8,539

   

Financials (16.4%):

 

Ares Capital Corp.

 

3.75%, 2/1/22

   

8,240

     

8,361

   

4.63%, 3/1/24

   

3,845

     

3,981

   

Barclays Bank PLC

 

0.00%, 2/4/25

   

3,025

     

3,647

   

0.00%, 2/18/25

   

1,595

     

1,654

   

BlackRock Capital Investment Corp., 5.00%, 6/15/22

   

3,712

     

3,640

   

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/23

   

3,000

     

2,891

   

JPMorgan Chase Financial Co. LLC, 0.25%, 5/1/23 (a)

   

9,355

     

9,399

   

MGIC Investment Corp. Convertible Subordinated Notes, 9.00%, 4/1/63 (a)

   

4,127

     

5,339

   

Prospect Capital Corp., 4.95%, 7/15/22, Callable 4/15/22 @ 100

   

5,923

     

6,070

   

TPG Specialty Lending, Inc., 4.50%, 8/1/22

   

2,985

     

3,059

   
     

48,041

   

Health Care (14.6%):

 

Anthem, Inc., 2.75%, 10/15/42

   

3,549

     

13,621

   
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Convertible Subordinated Notes,
0.24% (LIBOR03M-50bps), 9/15/23, Callable 12/10/20 @ 100 (c) (d)
   

2,466

     

3,680

   
Danaher Corp., Convertible Subordinated Notes, 0.00%, 1/22/21,
Callable 11/25/20 @ 99.62 (e)
   

1,205

     

10,562

   

Illumina, Inc., 0.00%, 8/15/23 (b)

   

3,975

     

4,183

   

Illumina, Inc., Convertible Subordinated Notes, 0.50%, 6/15/21

   

6,987

     

8,627

   

Teladoc Health, Inc., 3.00%, 12/15/22

   

500

     

2,233

   
     

42,906

   

Industrials (7.7%):

 

Fortive Corp., 0.88%, 2/15/22

   

6,901

     

6,870

   

Macquarie Infrastructure, 2.00%, 10/1/23

   

5,966

     

5,468

   

Southwest Airlines Co., 1.25%, 5/1/25

   

7,690

     

10,231

   
     

22,569

   

Information Technology (15.8%):

 

Akamai Technologies, Inc., 0.13%, 5/1/25

   

1,922

     

2,249

   

Euronet Worldwide, Inc., 0.75%, 3/15/49, Callable 3/20/25 @ 100

   

7,300

     

7,017

   
Micron Technology, Inc., Convertible Subordinated Notes,
3.13%, 5/1/32, callable 5/4/2021 @ 100
   

1,462

     

7,369

   

Novellus Systems, Inc., Convertible Subordinated Notes, 2.63%, 5/15/41

   

1,256

     

13,467

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

  Shares or
Principal
Amount
 

Value

 
Nuance Communication, Inc. Convertible Subordinated Notes,
1.00%, 12/15/35, Callable 12/20/22 @ 100
 

$

1,410

   

$

1,993

   

ServiceNow, Inc., 0.00%, 6/1/22

   

520

     

1,901

   

Western Digital Corp., 1.50%, 2/1/24

   

13,000

     

12,431

   
     

46,427

   

Real Estate (2.2%):

 

Spirit Realty Capital, Inc., 3.75%, 5/15/21

   

6,255

     

6,342

   
     

6,342

   

Total Convertible Corporate Bonds (Cost $168,791)

   

191,215

   

Convertible Preferred Stocks (33.9%)

 

Financials (13.3%):

 

AMG Capital Trust II, 5.15%, 10/15/37

   

181,860

     

8,556

   

Bank of America Corp., Series L, 7.25% (f)

   

7,130

     

10,459

   

KKR & Co., Inc., Series C, 6.00%, 9/15/23

   

53,700

     

2,795

   

New York Community Capital Trust, 6.00%, 11/1/51

   

57,174

     

2,500

   

Wells Fargo & Co., Series L, 7.50% (f)

   

10,819

     

14,592

   
     

38,902

   

Industrials (4.3%):

 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 5.25%, 11/15/22

   

119,525

     

12,476

   

Utilities (16.3%):

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc., 6.13%, 3/15/22

   

98,985

     

5,285

   

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Convertible Subordinated Notes, 4.57%, 9/15/29 (d)

   

80,000

     

4,565

   

Dominion Energy, Inc., Series A, 7.25%, 6/1/22

   

100,003

     

10,387

   

DTE Energy Co., 6.25%, 11/1/22

   

152,215

     

7,242

   

NextEra Energy, Inc., 4.87%, 9/1/22

   

127,545

     

7,270

   

NextEra Energy, Inc., 5.28%, 3/1/23

   

75,000

     

3,709

   

Southern Co., 6.75%, 8/1/22

   

199,220

     

9,629

   
     

48,087

   

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $96,922)

   

99,465

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned^ (4.6%)

 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.10% (h)

   

314,223

     

314

   
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio,
Institutional Shares, 0.02% (h)
   

4,193,209

     

4,193

   
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund, Institutional
Class, 0.02% (h)
   

2,185,099

     

2,185

   

JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund, Capital Class, 0.07% (h)

   

1,328,500

     

1,329

   
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Prime Portfolio, Institutional
Class, 0.11% (h)
   

5,621,935

     

5,622

   

Total Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $13,643)

   

13,643

   

Total Investments (Cost $279,356) — 103.7%

   

304,323

   

Liabilities in excess of other assets — (3.7)%

   

(10,829

)

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

293,494

   

See notes to financial statements.


38



Victory Portfolios
Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

^  Purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan.

(a)  Rule 144A security or other security that is restricted as to resale to institutional investors. The Fund's Adviser has deemed this security to be liquid based upon procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. As of October 31, 2020, the fair value of these securities was $33,859 (thousands) and amounted to 11.5% of net assets.

(b)  All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c)  Variable or Floating-Rate Security. Rate disclosed is as of October 31, 2020.

(d)  Continuously callable with 30 days' notice.

(e)  Continuously callable with 15 days' notice.

(f)  Security is perpetual and has no final maturity date but may be subject to calls at various dates in the future.

(g)  Non-income producing security.

(h)  Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2020.

bps — Basis points

LIBOR — London InterBank Offered Rate

LIBOR03M — 3 Month US Dollar LIBOR, rate disclosed as of October 31, 2020, based on the last reset date of the security

LLC — Limited Liability Company

PLC — Public Limited Company

See notes to financial statements.


39



Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

    Victory
Diversified
Stock Fund
  Victory
NewBridge
Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Victory
Special
Value Fund
 

Assets:

 
Investments, at value (Cost $207,385, $8,094 and
$33,143)
 

$

266,507

(a)

 

$

17,172

(b)

 

$

42,618

   

Cash and cash equivalents

   

2,259

     

111

     

415

   

Receivables:

 

Interest and dividends

   

204

     

1

     

35

   

Capital shares issued

   

6

     

(c)

   

28

   

Investments sold

   

5,368

     

121

     

948

   

From Adviser

   

5

     

8

     

8

   

Prepaid expenses

   

14

     

4

     

26

   

Total Assets

   

274,363

     

17,417

     

44,078

   

Liabilities:

 

Payables:

 

Collateral received on loaned securities

   

13,952

     

447

     

   

Investments purchased

   

5,197

     

62

     

849

   

Capital shares redeemed

   

359

     

20

     

271

   

Accrued expenses and other payables:

 

Investment advisory fees

   

149

     

12

     

30

   

Administration fees

   

14

     

1

     

2

   

Custodian fees

   

2

     

(c)

   

1

   

Transfer agent fees

   

29

     

3

     

(c)

 

Compliance fees

   

(c)

   

(c)

   

(c)

 

Trustees' fees

   

(c)

   

(c)

   

(c)

 
12b-1 fees    

32

     

1

     

7

   

Other accrued expenses

   

23

     

9

     

11

   

Total Liabilities

   

19,757

     

555

     

1,171

   

Net Assets:

 

Capital

   

190,171

     

5,716

     

32,145

   

Total accumulated earnings/(loss)

   

64,435

     

11,146

     

10,762

   

Net Assets

 

$

254,606

   

$

16,862

   

$

42,907

   

Net Assets

 

Class A Shares

 

$

184,217

   

$

7,757

   

$

24,302

   

Class C Shares

   

3,046

     

1,190

     

863

   

Class I Shares

   

21,071

     

6,171

     

3,283

   

Class R Shares

   

39,432

     

     

13,875

   

Class R6 Shares

   

3,103

     

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

3,737

     

1,744

     

584

   

Total

 

$

254,606

   

$

16,862

   

$

42,907

   
Shares (unlimited number of shares authorized with
a par value of $0.001 per share):
 

Class A Shares

   

10,579

     

1,230

     

927

   

Class C Shares

   

190

     

603

     

38

   

Class I Shares

   

1,213

     

859

     

123

   

Class R Shares

   

2,318

     

     

557

   

Class R6 Shares

   

179

     

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

215

     

257

     

22

   

Total

   

14,694

     

2,949

     

1,667

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


40



Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)  (continued)

    Victory
Diversified
Stock Fund
  Victory
NewBridge
Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Victory
Special
Value Fund
 
Net asset value, offering (except Class A Shares) and
redemption price per share: (d)
 

Class A Shares

 

$

17.41

   

$

6.31

   

$

26.23

   

Class C Shares (e)

   

16.05

     

1.97

     

22.72

   

Class I Shares

   

17.37

     

7.18

     

26.59

   

Class R Shares

   

17.01

     

     

24.93

   

Class R6 Shares

   

17.38

     

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

17.41

     

6.79

     

26.44

   

Maximum Sales Charge — Class A Shares

   

5.75

%

   

5.75

%

   

5.75

%

 
Maximum offering price
(100%/(100%-maximum sales charge) of net asset
value adjusted to the nearest cent) per share —
Class A Shares
 

$

18.47

   

$

6.69

   

$

27.83

   

(a)  Includes $13,419 of securities on loan.

(b)  Includes $402 of securities on loan.

(c)  Rounds to less than $1 thousand.

(d)  Per share amount may not recalculate due to rounding of net assets and/or shares outstanding.

(e)  Redemption price per share varies by the length of time shares are held.

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

    Victory
Strategic
Allocation
Fund
  Victory
INCORE
Fund for
Income
  Victory
INCORE
Investment
Grade
Convertible
Fund
 

Assets:

 
Affiliated Investments, at value (Cost $23,254,
$and $—)
 

$

24,434

   

$

   

$

   
Unaffiliated Investments, at value (Cost $—,
$1,017,680 and $279,356)
   

     

1,028,926

     

304,323

(a)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   

     

     

2,233

   

Receivables:

 

Interest and dividends

   

(b)

   

12,984

     

1,043

   

Capital shares issued

   

134

     

1,375

     

131

   

Investments sold

   

147

     

     

   

From Adviser

   

17

     

51

     

   

Prepaid expenses

   

23

     

57

     

44

   

Total Assets

   

24,755

     

1,043,393

     

307,774

   

Liabilities:

 

Payables:

 

Collateral received on loaned securities

   

     

     

13,643

   

Payable to custodian

   

67

     

     

   

Capital shares redeemed

   

34

     

755

     

347

   

Accrued expenses and other payables:

 

Investment advisory fees

   

2

     

410

     

191

   

Administration fees

   

1

     

56

     

16

   

Custodian fees

   

(b)

   

9

     

2

   

Transfer agent fees

   

1

     

135

     

54

   

Compliance fees

   

(b)

   

1

     

(b)

 

Trustees' fees

   

(b)

   

2

     

1

   
12b-1 fees    

3

     

30

     

2

   

Other accrued expenses

   

9

     

95

     

24

   

Total Liabilities

   

117

     

1,493

     

14,280

   

Net Assets:

 

Capital

   

23,783

     

1,366,312

     

262,657

   

Total accumulated earnings/(loss)

   

855

     

(324,412

)

   

30,837

   

Net Assets

 

$

24,638

   

$

1,041,900

   

$

293,494

   

Net Assets

 

Class A Shares

 

$

14,364

   

$

151,236

   

$

16,571

   

Class C Shares

   

2,009

     

20,801

     

   

Class I Shares

   

7,006

     

590,749

     

276,923

   

Class R Shares

   

1,259

     

43,684

     

   

Class R6 Shares

   

     

49,009

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

     

186,421

     

   

Total

 

$

24,638

   

$

1,041,900

   

$

293,494

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


42



Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)  (continued)

    Victory
Strategic
Allocation
Fund
  Victory
INCORE
Fund for
Income
  Victory
INCORE
Investment
Grade
Convertible
Fund
 
Shares (unlimited number of shares authorized with
a par value of $0.001 per share):
 

Class A Shares

   

871

     

18,010

     

957

   

Class C Shares

   

124

     

2,502

     

   

Class I Shares

   

423

     

70,383

     

15,992

   

Class R Shares

   

77

     

5,198

     

   

Class R6 Shares

   

     

5,846

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

     

22,201

     

   

Total

   

1,495

     

124,140

     

16,949

   
Net asset value, offering (except Class A Shares)
and redemption price per share: (c)
 

Class A Shares

 

$

16.48

   

$

8.40

   

$

17.31

   

Class C Shares (d)

   

16.19

     

8.31

     

   

Class I Shares

   

16.57

     

8.39

     

17.32

   

Class R Shares

   

16.44

     

8.40

     

   

Class R6 Shares

   

     

8.38

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

     

8.40

     

   

Maximum Sales Charge — Class A Shares

   

2.25

%

   

2.25

%

   

2.25

%

 
Maximum offering price
(100%/(100%-maximum sales charge) of net asset
value adjusted to the nearest cent) per share —
Class A Shares
 

$

16.86

   

$

8.59

   

$

17.71

   

(a)  Includes $13,266 of securities on loan.

(b)  Rounds to less than $1 thousand.

(c)  Per share amount may not recalculate due to rounding of net assets and/or shares outstanding.

(d)  Redemption price per share varies by the length of time shares are held.

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands)  

    Victory
Diversified
Stock Fund
  Victory
NewBridge
Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Victory
Special
Value Fund
 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

3,667

   

$

45

   

$

654

   

Interest

   

20

     

2

     

4

   

Securities lending (net of fees)

   

13

     

(a)

   

1

   

Total Income

   

3,700

     

47

     

659

   

Expenses:

 

Investment advisory fees

   

1,741

     

122

     

360

   

Administration fees

   

163

     

10

     

29

   

Sub-Administration fees

   

14

     

11

     

14

   

12b-1 fees — Class A Shares

   

478

     

16

     

64

   

12b-1 fees — Class C Shares

   

42

     

15

     

11

   

12b-1 fees — Class R Shares

   

209

     

     

89

   

Custodian fees

   

13

     

2

     

3

   

Transfer agent fees — Class A Shares

   

150

     

7

     

29

   

Transfer agent fees — Class C Shares

   

6

     

2

     

2

   

Transfer agent fees — Class I Shares

   

15

     

5

     

3

   

Transfer agent fees — Class R Shares

   

37

     

     

27

   

Transfer agent fees — Class R6 Shares

   

(a)

   

     

   

Transfer agent fees — Class Y Shares

   

7

     

2

     

1

   

Trustees' fees

   

23

     

2

     

5

   

Compliance fees

   

2

     

(a)

   

(a)

 

Legal and audit fees

   

20

     

8

     

10

   

State registration and filing fees

   

77

     

45

     

63

   

Other expenses

   

38

     

11

     

13

   

Total Expenses

   

3,035

     

258

     

723

   

Expenses waived/reimbursed by Adviser

   

(36

)

   

(58

)

   

(76

)

 

Net Expenses

   

2,999

     

200

     

647

   

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   

701

     

(153

)

   

12

   

Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) from Investments:

 

Net realized gains (losses) from investment securities

   

6,025

     

2,698

     

1,501

   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on
investment securities
   

6,403

     

2,842

     

855

   

Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

12,428

     

5,540

     

2,356

   

Change in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

13,129

   

$

5,387

   

$

2,368

   

(a)  Rounds to less than $1 thousand.

See notes to financial statements.


44



Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands)  

    Victory
Strategic
Allocation
Fund
  Victory
INCORE
Fund for
Income
  Victory
INCORE
Investment
Grade
Convertible
Fund
 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends from unaffiliated investments

 

$

   

$

16

   

$

5,177

   

Income distributions from affiliated funds

   

451

     

     

   

Interest from unaffiliated investments

   

(a)

   

13,606

     

3,551

   

Securities lending (net of fees)

   

     

     

58

   

Total Income

   

451

     

13,622

     

8,786

   

Expenses:

 

Investment advisory fees

   

24

     

4,031

     

2,232

   

Administration fees

   

15

     

526

     

181

   

Sub-Administration fees

   

10

     

17

     

14

   

12b-1 fees — Class A Shares

   

37

     

327

     

72

   

12b-1 fees — Class C Shares

   

25

     

210

     

   

12b-1 fees — Class R Shares

   

6

     

100

     

   

Custodian fees

   

2

     

48

     

14

   

Transfer agent fees — Class A Shares

   

20

     

100

     

46

   

Transfer agent fees — Class C Shares

   

3

     

23

     

   

Transfer agent fees — Class I Shares

   

5

     

396

     

256

   

Transfer agent fees — Class R Shares

   

1

     

26

     

   

Transfer agent fees — Class R6 Shares

   

     

2

     

   

Transfer agent fees — Class Y Shares

   

     

140

     

   

Trustees' fees

   

3

     

68

     

25

   

Compliance fees

   

(a)

   

7

     

3

   

Legal and audit fees

   

9

     

143

     

29

   

State registration and filing fees

   

49

     

114

     

63

   

Interest expense on interfund lending

   

     

1

     

(a)

 

Other expenses

   

14

     

165

     

48

   

Recoupment of prior expenses waived/reimbursed by Adviser

   

     

11

     

   

Total Expenses

   

223

     

6,455

     

2,983

   

Expenses waived/reimbursed by Adviser

   

(119

)

   

(105

)

   

   

Expenses waived/reimbursed by Sub-Administrator

   

     

(75

)

   

   

Net Expenses

   

104

     

6,275

     

2,983

   

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   

347

     

7,347

     

5,803

   

Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) from Investments:

 

Net realized gains (losses) from sales of affiliated funds

   

(173

)

   

     

   

Capital gain distributions received from affiliated funds

   

30

     

     

   

Net realized gains (losses) from unaffiliated investment securities

   

47

     

877

     

8,565

   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on affiliated
funds
   

644

     

     

   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on
unaffiliated investment securities
   

     

12,254

     

1,342

   

Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

548

     

13,131

     

9,907

   

Change in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

895

   

$

20,478

   

$

15,710

   

(a)  Rounds to less than $1 thousand.

See notes to financial statements.


45



Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  

    Victory
Diversified Stock Fund
  Victory
NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Victory
Special Value Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

From Investment Activities:

 

Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

701

   

$

1,645

   

$

(153

)

 

$

(160

)

 

$

12

   

$

167

   
Net realized gains (losses) from
investments
   

6,025

     

18,632

     

2,698

     

3,860

     

1,501

     

1,560

   
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation
on investments
   

6,403

     

13,132

     

2,842

     

(2,906

)

   

855

     

4,228

   
Change in net assets resulting
from operations
   

13,129

     

33,409

     

5,387

     

794

     

2,368

     

5,955

   

Distributions to Shareholders:

 

Class A Shares

   

(13,665

)

   

(28,297

)

   

(1,005

)

   

(1,659

)

   

(912

)

   

(3,327

)

 

Class C Shares

   

(369

)

   

(1,188

)

   

(746

)

   

(1,416

)

   

(40

)

   

(223

)

 

Class I Shares

   

(1,940

)

   

(4,956

)

   

(987

)

   

(2,847

)

   

(114

)

   

(366

)

 

Class R Shares

   

(3,072

)

   

(5,943

)

   

     

(265

)

   

(660

)

   

(2,640

)

 

Class R6 Shares

   

(57

)

   

(255

)

   

     

     

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

(287

)

   

(476

)

   

(385

)

   

(957

)

   

(19

)

   

(47

)

 
Change in net assets resulting from
distributions to shareholders
   

(19,390

)

   

(41,115

)

   

(3,123

)

   

(7,144

)

   

(1,745

)

   

(6,603

)

 
Change in net assets resulting from
capital transactions
   

(36,149

)

   

(78,621

)

   

(1,443

)

   

(969

)

   

(11,653

)

   

(10,771

)

 

Change in net assets

   

(42,410

)

   

(86,327

)

   

821

     

(7,319

)

   

(11,030

)

   

(11,419

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of period

   

297,016

     

383,343

     

16,041

     

23,360

     

53,937

     

65,356

   

End of period

 

$

254,606

   

$

297,016

   

$

16,862

   

$

16,041

   

$

42,907

   

$

53,937

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


46



Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  (continued)

    Victory
Diversified Stock Fund
  Victory
NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Victory
Special Value Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

Capital Transactions:

 

Class A Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

7,727

   

$

10,469

   

$

1,914

   

$

1,642

   

$

2,733

   

$

2,878

   

Distributions reinvested

   

12,429

     

25,681

     

817

     

1,429

     

818

     

2,670

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(36,795

)

   

(90,032

)

   

(1,714

)

   

(1,465

)

   

(7,356

)

   

(9,989

)

 

Total Class A Shares

 

$

(16,639

)

 

$

(53,882

)

 

$

1,017

   

$

1,606

   

$

(3,805

)

 

$

(4,441

)

 

Class C Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

169

   

$

864

   

$

286

   

$

448

   

$

446

   

$

345

   

Distributions reinvested

   

311

     

962

     

569

     

1,198

     

29

     

134

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(3,132

)

   

(7,037

)

   

(1,193

)

   

(1,643

)

   

(870

)

   

(1,334

)

 

Total Class C Shares

 

$

(2,652

)

 

$

(5,211

)

 

$

(338

)

 

$

3

   

$

(395

)

 

$

(855

)

 

Class I Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

2,816

   

$

3,181

   

$

522

   

$

557

   

$

436

   

$

588

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,805

     

4,500

     

927

     

2,644

     

98

     

317

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(14,222

)

   

(21,038

)

   

(2,375

)

   

(5,198

)

   

(601

)

   

(1,283

)

 

Total Class I Shares

 

$

(9,601

)

 

$

(13,357

)

 

$

(926

)

 

$

(1,997

)

 

$

(67

)

 

$

(378

)

 

Class R Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

1,667

   

$

1,997

   

$

   

$

84

   

$

2,086

   

$

2,963

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,947

     

5,689

     

     

265

     

613

     

2,334

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(12,020

)

   

(13,852

)

   

     

(814

)

   

(10,132

)

   

(10,470

)

 

Total Class R Shares

 

$

(7,406

)

 

$

(6,166

)

 

$

   

$

(465

)

 

$

(7,433

)

 

$

(5,173

)

 

Class R6 Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

2,494

   

$

180

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

Distributions reinvested

   

57

     

255

     

     

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(1,945

)

   

(314

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total Class R6 Shares

 

$

606

   

$

121

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

Class Y Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

188

   

$

867

   

$

310

   

$

554

   

$

105

   

$

144

   

Distributions reinvested

   

244

     

387

     

184

     

397

     

14

     

33

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(889

)

   

(1,380

)

   

(1,690

)

   

(1,067

)

   

(72

)

   

(101

)

 

Total Class Y Shares

 

$

(457

)

 

$

(126

)

 

$

(1,196

)

 

$

(116

)

 

$

47

   

$

76

   
Change in net assets resulting from
capital transactions
 

$

(36,149

)

 

$

(78,621

)

 

$

(1,443

)

 

$

(969

)

 

$

(11,653

)

 

$

(10,771

)

 

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


47



Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  (continued)

    Victory
Diversified Stock Fund
  Victory
NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Victory
Special Value Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

Share Transactions:

 

Class A Shares

 

Issued

   

473

     

648

     

336

     

295

     

111

     

121

   

Reinvested

   

719

     

1,778

     

171

     

297

     

31

     

126

   

Redeemed

   

(2,225

)

   

(5,576

)

   

(314

)

   

(254

)

   

(294

)

   

(416

)

 

Total Class A Shares

   

(1,033

)

   

(3,150

)

   

193

     

338

     

(152

)

   

(169

)

 

Class C Shares

 

Issued

   

11

     

60

     

176

     

203

     

21

     

17

   

Reinvested

   

19

     

71

     

377

     

562

     

1

     

7

   

Redeemed

   

(199

)

   

(458

)

   

(678

)

   

(645

)

   

(39

)

   

(61

)

 

Total Class C Shares

   

(169

)

   

(327

)

   

(125

)

   

120

     

(17

)

   

(37

)

 

Class I Shares

 

Issued

   

169

     

194

     

86

     

87

     

18

     

23

   

Reinvested

   

105

     

311

     

170

     

497

     

4

     

15

   

Redeemed

   

(856

)

   

(1,291

)

   

(383

)

   

(850

)

   

(24

)

   

(52

)

 

Total Class I Shares

   

(582

)

   

(786

)

   

(127

)

   

(266

)

   

(2

)

   

(14

)

 

Class R Shares

 

Issued

   

102

     

126

     

     

13

     

95

     

130

   

Reinvested

   

174

     

403

     

     

72

     

25

     

116

   

Redeemed

   

(734

)

   

(869

)

   

     

(194

)

   

(422

)

   

(447

)

 

Total Class R Shares

   

(458

)

   

(340

)

   

     

(109

)

   

(302

)

   

(201

)

 

Class R6 Shares

 

Issued

   

154

     

11

     

     

     

     

   

Reinvested

   

3

     

18

     

     

     

     

   

Redeemed

   

(109

)

   

(20

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total Class R6 Shares

   

48

     

9

     

     

     

     

   

Class Y Shares

 

Issued

   

12

     

54

     

59

     

107

     

4

     

6

   

Reinvested

   

14

     

27

     

36

     

78

     

1

     

2

   

Redeemed

   

(52

)

   

(84

)

   

(264

)

   

(173

)

   

(3

)

   

(5

)

 

Total Class Y Shares

   

(26

)

   

(3

)

   

(169

)

   

12

     

2

     

3

   

Change in Shares

   

(2,220

)

   

(4,597

)

   

(228

)

   

95

     

(471

)

   

(418

)

 

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  

    Victory
Strategic
Allocation Fund
  Victory INCORE
Fund for Income
  Victory
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

From Investment Activities:

 

Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

347

   

$

715

   

$

7,347

   

$

12,415

   

$

5,803

   

$

3,557

   
Net realized gains (losses) from
investments
   

(96

)

   

393

     

877

     

37

     

8,565

     

9,776

   
Net change in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation
on investments
   

644

     

1,486

     

12,254

     

22,751

     

1,342

     

14,314

   
Change in net assets resulting
from operations
   

895

     

2,594

     

20,478

     

35,203

     

15,710

     

27,647

   

Distributions to Shareholders:

 

Class A Shares

   

(582

)

   

(574

)

   

(6,067

)

   

(7,959

)

   

(1,183

)

   

(663

)

 

Class C Shares

   

(99

)

   

(114

)

   

(809

)

   

(1,264

)

   

     

   

Class I Shares

   

(239

)

   

(231

)

   

(25,543

)

   

(21,576

)

   

(15,554

)

   

(7,328

)

 

Class R Shares

   

(45

)

   

(44

)

   

(1,831

)

   

(2,160

)

   

     

   

Class R6 Shares

   

     

     

(1,832

)

   

(815

)

   

     

   

Class Y Shares

   

     

     

(5,074

)

   

(2,348

)

   

     

   
Change in net assets resulting from
distributions to shareholders
   

(965

)

   

(963

)

   

(41,156

)

   

(36,122

)

   

(16,737

)

   

(7,991

)

 
Change in net assets resulting from
capital transactions
   

(901

)

   

(9,554

)

   

346,322

     

111,166

     

14,191

     

119,535

   

Change in net assets

   

(971

)

   

(7,923

)

   

325,644

     

110,247

     

13,164

     

139,191

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of period

   

25,609

     

33,532

     

716,256

     

606,009

     

280,330

     

141,139

   

End of period

 

$

24,638

   

$

25,609

   

$

1,041,900

   

$

716,256

   

$

293,494

   

$

280,330

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


49



Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  (continued)

    Victory
Strategic
Allocation Fund
  Victory INCORE
Fund for Income
  Victory
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

Capital Transactions:

 

Class A Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

2,364

   

$

1,078

   

$

73,304

   

$

52,087

   

$

26,469

   

$

5,609

   

Distributions reinvested

   

557

     

546

     

5,164

     

6,231

     

1,032

     

531

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(3,895

)

   

(5,939

)

   

(60,933

)

   

(75,399

)

   

(29,802

)

   

(5,263

)

 

Total Class A Shares

 

$

(974

)

 

$

(4,315

)

 

$

17,535

   

$

(17,081

)

 

$

(2,301

)

 

$

877

   

Class C Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

574

   

$

281

   

$

6,690

   

$

3,731

   

$

   

$

   

Distributions reinvested

   

98

     

106

     

690

     

1,066

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(1,845

)

   

(1,868

)

   

(8,697

)

   

(14,281

)

   

     

   

Total Class C Shares

 

$

(1,173

)

 

$

(1,481

)

 

$

(1,317

)

 

$

(9,484

)

 

$

   

$

   

Class I Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

2,267

   

$

673

   

$

410,936

   

$

212,608

   

$

181,653

   

$

188,612

   

Distributions reinvested

   

233

     

223

     

21,645

     

15,748

     

15,054

     

6,976

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(1,204

)

   

(4,348

)

   

(277,267

)

   

(111,040

)

   

(180,215

)

   

(76,930

)

 

Total Class I Shares

 

$

1,296

   

$

(3,452

)

 

$

155,314

   

$

117,316

   

$

16,492

   

$

118,658

   

Class R Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

30

   

$

90

   

$

18,508

   

$

5,048

   

$

   

$

   

Distributions reinvested

   

45

     

39

     

1,753

     

2,042

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(125

)

   

(435

)

   

(14,365

)

   

(11,905

)

   

     

   

Total Class R Shares

 

$

(50

)

 

$

(306

)

 

$

5,896

   

$

(4,815

)

 

$

   

$

   

Class R6 Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

   

$

   

$

49,482

   

$

8,367

   

$

   

$

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

1,818

     

811

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

     

     

(17,319

)

   

(7,027

)

   

     

   

Total Class R6 Shares

 

$

   

$

   

$

33,981

   

$

2,151

   

$

   

$

   

Class Y Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

   

$

   

$

189,431

   

$

44,007

   

$

   

$

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

3,546

     

1,155

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

     

     

(58,064

)

   

(22,083

)

   

     

   

Total Class Y Shares

 

$

   

$

   

$

134,913

   

$

23,079

   

$

   

$

   
Change in net assets resulting from
capital transactions
 

$

(901

)

 

$

(9,554

)

 

$

346,322

   

$

111,166

   

$

14,191

   

$

119,535

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


50



Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  (continued)

    Victory
Strategic
Allocation Fund
  Victory INCORE
Fund for Income
  Victory
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

Share Transactions:

 

Class A Shares

 

Issued

   

146

     

69

     

8,586

     

6,053

     

1,717

     

345

   

Reinvested

   

34

     

37

     

608

     

727

     

62

     

34

   

Redeemed

   

(242

)

   

(387

)

   

(7,145

)

   

(8,762

)

   

(1,755

)

   

(326

)

 

Total Class A Shares

   

(62

)

   

(281

)

   

2,049

     

(1,982

)

   

24

     

53

   

Class C Shares

 

Issued

   

36

     

18

     

789

     

438

     

     

   

Reinvested

   

6

     

7

     

82

     

125

     

     

   

Redeemed

   

(115

)

   

(121

)

   

(1,028

)

   

(1,674

)

   

     

   

Total Class C Shares

   

(73

)

   

(96

)

   

(157

)

   

(1,111

)

   

     

   

Class I Shares

 

Issued

   

140

     

43

     

48,019

     

24,691

     

11,013

     

11,502

   

Reinvested

   

14

     

15

     

2,546

     

1,837

     

889

     

445

   

Redeemed

   

(78

)

   

(279

)

   

(32,536

)

   

(12,911

)

   

(10,994

)

   

(4,689

)

 

Total Class I Shares

   

76

     

(221

)

   

18,029

     

13,617

     

908

     

7,258

   

Class R Shares

 

Issued

   

2

     

6

     

2,167

     

586

     

     

   

Reinvested

   

3

     

3

     

206

     

238

     

     

   

Redeemed

   

(8

)

   

(28

)

   

(1,682

)

   

(1,384

)

   

     

   

Total Class R Shares

   

(3

)

   

(19

)

   

691

     

(560

)

   

     

   

Class R6 Shares

 

Issued

   

     

     

5,802

     

974

     

     

   

Reinvested

   

     

     

214

     

95

     

     

   

Redeemed

   

     

     

(2,027

)

   

(820

)

   

     

   

Total Class R6 Shares

   

     

     

3,989

     

249

     

     

   

Class Y Shares

 

Issued

   

     

     

22,159

     

5,117

     

     

   

Reinvested

   

     

     

418

     

135

     

     

   

Redeemed

   

     

     

(6,797

)

   

(2,567

)

   

     

   

Total Class Y Shares

   

     

     

15,780

     

2,685

     

     

   

Change in Shares

   

(62

)

   

(617

)

   

40,381

     

12,898

     

932

     

7,311

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

 

Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

     

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net
Investment
Income
  Net Realized
Gains from
Investments
 

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

17.65

     

0.05

     

0.90

     

0.95

     

(0.04

)

   

(1.15

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

17.90

     

0.09

     

1.65

     

1.74

     

(0.08

)

   

(1.91

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

22.03

     

0.06

     

0.17

     

0.23

     

(0.06

)

   

(4.30

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

18.01

     

0.13

     

4.28

     

4.41

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.22

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

20.80

     

0.20

     

(1.04

)

   

(0.84

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(1.76

)

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

16.46

     

(0.10

)

   

0.84

     

0.74

     

     

(1.15

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

16.90

     

(0.05

)

   

1.52

     

1.47

     

     

(1.91

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

21.12

     

(0.10

)

   

0.18

     

0.08

     

     

(4.30

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

17.30

     

(0.02

)

   

4.10

     

4.08

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.22

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

20.07

     

0.04

     

(1.00

)

   

(0.96

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(1.76

)

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

17.61

     

0.09

     

0.90

     

0.99

     

(0.08

)

   

(1.15

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

17.87

     

0.13

     

1.65

     

1.78

     

(0.13

)

   

(1.91

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

22.00

     

0.11

     

0.16

     

0.27

     

(0.10

)

   

(4.30

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

17.98

     

0.19

     

4.27

     

4.46

     

(0.22

)

   

(0.22

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

20.77

     

0.24

     

(1.03

)

   

(0.79

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(1.76

)

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

17.29

     

(d)

   

0.88

     

0.88

     

(0.01

)

   

(1.15

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

17.58

     

0.04

     

1.62

     

1.66

     

(0.04

)

   

(1.91

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

21.71

     

0.01

     

0.16

     

0.17

     

(d)

   

(4.30

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

17.75

     

0.07

     

4.23

     

4.30

     

(0.12

)

   

(0.22

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

20.54

     

0.14

     

(1.04

)

   

(0.90

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(1.76

)

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

17.62

     

0.08

     

0.92

     

1.00

     

(0.09

)

   

(1.15

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

17.88

     

0.14

     

1.64

     

1.78

     

(0.13

)

   

(1.91

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

22.00

     

0.11

     

0.17

     

0.28

     

(0.10

)

   

(4.30

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

17.98

     

0.18

     

4.29

     

4.47

     

(0.23

)

   

(0.22

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

20.77

     

0.26

     

(1.05

)

   

(0.79

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(1.76

)

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

17.65

     

0.09

     

0.90

     

0.99

     

(0.08

)

   

(1.15

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

17.90

     

0.12

     

1.66

     

1.78

     

(0.12

)

   

(1.91

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

22.02

     

0.11

     

0.16

     

0.27

     

(0.09

)

   

(4.30

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

18.00

     

0.17

     

4.28

     

4.45

     

(0.21

)

   

(0.22

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

20.79

     

0.23

     

(1.03

)

   

(0.80

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(1.76

)

 

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

(c)  Portfolio turnover increase due to a change within the portfolio holdings during the year.

(d)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

See notes to financial statements.


52



Victory Portfolios

  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)
  Net
Expenses
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Gross
Expenses
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(b)
 

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(1.19

)

 

$

17.41

     

5.47

%

   

1.09

%

   

0.29

%

   

1.09

%

 

$

184,217

     

95

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(1.99

)

 

$

17.65

     

12.27

%

   

1.08

%

   

0.55

%

   

1.08

%

 

$

204,945

     

132

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(4.36

)

 

$

17.90

     

(0.20

)%

   

1.05

%

   

0.32

%

   

1.05

%

 

$

264,297

     

112

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.39

)

 

$

22.03

     

24.85

%

   

1.05

%

   

0.66

%

   

1.05

%

 

$

311,255

     

133

%(c)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(1.95

)

 

$

18.01

     

(4.21

)%

   

1.07

%

   

1.06

%

   

1.07

%

 

$

352,748

     

74

%

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(1.15

)

 

$

16.05

     

4.53

%

   

2.05

%

   

(0.64

)%

   

2.14

%

 

$

3,046

     

95

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(1.91

)

 

$

16.46

     

11.19

%

   

2.02

%

   

(0.35

)%

   

2.02

%

 

$

5,909

     

132

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(4.30

)

 

$

16.90

     

(1.02

)%

   

1.89

%

   

(0.53

)%

   

1.89

%

 

$

11,586

     

112

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.26

)

 

$

21.12

     

23.82

%

   

1.87

%

   

(0.12

)%

   

1.87

%

 

$

36,001

     

133

%(c)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(1.81

)

 

$

17.30

     

(5.01

)%

   

1.90

%

   

0.23

%

   

1.90

%

 

$

50,213

     

74

%

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(1.23

)

 

$

17.37

     

5.81

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.56

%

   

0.86

%

 

$

21,071

     

95

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.04

)

 

$

17.61

     

12.52

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.84

%

 

$

31,619

     

132

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(4.40

)

 

$

17.87

     

0.05

%

   

0.79

%

   

0.58

%

   

0.79

%

 

$

46,122

     

112

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.44

)

 

$

22.00

     

25.21

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.99

%

   

0.80

%

 

$

74,466

     

133

%(c)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(2.00

)

 

$

17.98

     

(3.96

)%

   

0.80

%

   

1.33

%

   

0.80

%

 

$

162,923

     

74

%

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(1.16

)

 

$

17.01

     

5.25

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.01

%

   

1.37

%

 

$

39,432

     

95

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(1.95

)

 

$

17.29

     

11.90

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.26

%

   

1.37

%

 

$

47,981

     

132

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(4.30

)

 

$

17.58

     

(0.47

)%

   

1.34

%

   

0.03

%

   

1.34

%

 

$

54,776

     

112

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.34

)

 

$

21.71

     

24.56

%

   

1.33

%

   

0.38

%

   

1.33

%

 

$

66,310

     

133

%(c)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(1.89

)

 

$

17.75

     

(4.55

)%

   

1.36

%

   

0.77

%

   

1.36

%

 

$

69,751

     

74

%

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(1.24

)

 

$

17.38

     

5.86

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.49

%

   

1.34

%

 

$

3,103

     

95

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.04

)

 

$

17.62

     

12.58

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.83

%

   

1.24

%

 

$

2,313

     

132

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(4.40

)

 

$

17.88

     

0.10

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.58

%

   

1.21

%

 

$

2,189

     

112

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.45

)

 

$

22.00

     

25.24

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.94

%

   

1.29

%

 

$

2,427

     

133

%(c)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(2.00

)

 

$

17.98

     

(3.93

)%

   

0.78

%

   

1.40

%

   

0.92

%

 

$

2,332

     

74

%

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(1.23

)

 

$

17.41

     

5.72

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.52

%

   

1.31

%

 

$

3,737

     

95

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.03

)

 

$

17.65

     

12.53

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.76

%

   

1.33

%

 

$

4,249

     

132

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(4.39

)

 

$

17.90

     

0.01

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.54

%

   

1.13

%

 

$

4,373

     

112

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.43

)

 

$

22.02

     

25.11

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.94

%

 

$

8,843

     

133

%(c)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(1.99

)

 

$

18.00

     

(4.01

)%

   

0.86

%

   

1.27

%

   

0.96

%

 

$

11,907

     

74

%

 

See notes to financial statements.


53



Victory Portfolios

 

Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

     

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net Realized
Gains from
Investments
  Total
Distributions
 

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

5.52

     

(0.06

)

   

1.91

     

1.85

     

(1.06

)

   

(1.06

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

7.94

     

(0.05

)

   

0.05

(c)

   

(d)

   

(2.42

)

   

(2.42

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

10.23

     

(0.09

)

   

0.85

     

0.76

     

(3.05

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

12.79

     

(0.09

)

   

1.82

     

1.73

     

(4.29

)

   

(4.29

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

19.17

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(6.05

)

   

(6.05

)

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

2.43

     

(0.03

)

   

0.63

     

0.60

     

(1.06

)

   

(1.06

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

5.00

     

(0.06

)

   

(0.09

)(c)

   

(0.15

)

   

(2.42

)

   

(2.42

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

7.59

     

(0.10

)

   

0.56

     

0.46

     

(3.05

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

10.65

     

(0.12

)

   

1.35

     

1.23

     

(4.29

)

   

(4.29

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

17.06

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(6.05

)

   

(6.05

)

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

6.13

     

(0.04

)

   

2.15

     

2.11

     

(1.06

)

   

(1.06

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.49

     

(0.04

)

   

0.10

(c)

   

0.06

     

(2.42

)

   

(2.42

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

10.71

     

(0.06

)

   

0.89

     

0.83

     

(3.05

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

13.13

     

(0.05

)

   

1.92

     

1.87

     

(4.29

)

   

(4.29

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

19.47

     

(0.05

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(6.05

)

   

(6.05

)

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

5.86

     

(0.04

)

   

2.03

     

1.99

     

(1.06

)

   

(1.06

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.24

     

(0.04

)

   

0.08

(c)

   

0.04

     

(2.42

)

   

(2.42

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

10.48

     

(0.06

)

   

0.87

     

0.81

     

(3.05

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

12.96

     

(0.06

)

   

1.87

     

1.81

     

(4.29

)

   

(4.29

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

19.31

     

(0.07

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(6.05

)

   

(6.05

)

 

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

(c)  The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period does not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses in the portfolio of securities during the period because of timing of sales and purchases of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values during the period.

(d)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

See notes to financial statements.


54



Victory Portfolios

  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)
  Net
Expenses
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Gross
Expenses
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(b)
 

Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

6.31

     

39.61

%

   

1.36

%

   

(1.08

)%

   

1.52

%

 

$

7,757

     

39

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

5.52

     

4.56

%

   

1.36

%

   

(0.97

)%

   

1.60

%

 

$

5,732

     

62

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

7.94

     

9.41

%

   

1.36

%

   

(1.05

)%

   

1.47

%

 

$

5,546

     

41

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

10.23

     

20.84

%

   

1.40

%

   

(0.94

)%

   

1.40

%

 

$

7,639

     

60

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

12.79

     

(3.00

)%

   

1.30

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

1.30

%

 

$

11,700

     

52

%

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

1.97

     

37.97

%

   

2.10

%

   

(1.79

)%

   

2.67

%

 

$

1,190

     

39

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

2.43

     

3.92

%

   

2.10

%

   

(1.71

)%

   

2.70

%

 

$

1,768

     

62

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

5.00

     

8.47

%

   

2.10

%

   

(1.78

)%

   

2.40

%

 

$

3,042

     

41

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

7.59

     

20.06

%

   

2.10

%

   

(1.64

)%

   

2.27

%

 

$

4,201

     

60

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

10.65

     

(3.79

)%

   

2.10

%

   

(1.59

)%

   

2.15

%

 

$

6,321

     

52

%

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

7.18

     

39.95

%

   

0.95

%

   

(0.66

)%

   

1.31

%

 

$

6,171

     

39

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

6.13

     

5.11

%

   

0.95

%

   

(0.56

)%

   

1.26

%

 

$

6,043

     

62

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.49

     

9.74

%

   

0.95

%

   

(0.63

)%

   

1.09

%

 

$

10,633

     

41

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

10.71

     

21.52

%

   

0.95

%

   

(0.47

)%

   

1.01

%

 

$

16,103

     

60

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

13.13

     

(2.67

)%

   

0.88

%

   

(0.36

)%

   

0.88

%

 

$

31,299

     

52

%

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

6.79

     

39.72

%

   

1.02

%

   

(0.73

)%

   

1.78

%

 

$

1,744

     

39

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

5.86

     

5.06

%

   

1.02

%

   

(0.63

)%

   

1.69

%

 

$

2,498

     

62

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.24

     

9.75

%

   

1.02

%

   

(0.72

)%

   

1.48

%

 

$

3,411

     

41

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

10.48

     

21.30

%

   

1.02

%

   

(0.55

)%

   

1.42

%

 

$

2,128

     

60

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

12.96

     

(2.76

)%

   

1.02

%

   

(0.50

)%

   

1.08

%

 

$

4,344

     

52

%

 

See notes to financial statements.


55



Victory Portfolios

 

Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

     

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net
Investment
Income
  Net Realized
Gains from
Investments
 

Victory Special Value Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

25.78

     

0.04

     

1.29

     

1.33

     

(0.09

)

   

(0.79

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

26.10

     

0.10

     

2.26

     

2.36

     

(0.03

)

   

(2.65

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

26.31

     

0.05

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.11

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

21.48

     

0.13

     

4.95

     

5.08

     

(0.25

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

22.46

     

0.20

     

(1.11

)

   

(0.91

)

   

(0.07

)

   

   

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

22.54

     

(0.16

)

   

1.13

     

0.97

     

     

(0.79

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

23.34

     

(0.09

)

   

1.94

     

1.85

     

     

(2.65

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

23.66

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

   

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

19.34

     

(0.08

)

   

4.45

     

4.37

     

(0.05

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

20.34

     

0.01

     

(1.01

)

   

(1.00

)

   

     

   

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

26.13

     

0.08

     

1.31

     

1.39

     

(0.14

)

   

(0.79

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

26.39

     

0.14

     

2.30

     

2.44

     

(0.05

)

   

(2.65

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

26.62

     

0.09

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.17

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

21.76

     

0.13

     

5.01

     

5.14

     

(0.28

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

22.78

     

0.23

     

(1.12

)

   

(0.89

)

   

(0.13

)

   

   

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

24.55

     

(0.04

)

   

1.23

     

1.19

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.79

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

25.02

     

0.03

     

2.15

     

2.18

     

     

(2.65

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

25.24

     

(0.03

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.04

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

20.63

     

0.05

     

4.75

     

4.80

     

(0.19

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

21.57

     

0.14

     

(1.07

)

   

(0.93

)

   

(0.01

)

   

   

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

25.98

     

0.09

     

1.32

     

1.41

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.79

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

26.25

     

0.15

     

2.28

     

2.43

     

(0.05

)

   

(2.65

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

26.47

     

0.12

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.17

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

21.62

     

0.18

     

4.98

     

5.16

     

(0.31

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

22.62

     

0.26

     

(1.12

)

   

(0.86

)

   

(0.14

)

   

   

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

(c)  During the year, additional fees were voluntarily waived or reimbursed. Had these fees not been waived or reimbursed, the net expense ratio for each class would have been 0.10% higher.

See notes to financial statements.


56



Victory Portfolios

  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)
  Net
Expenses
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Gross
Expenses
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(b)
 

Victory Special Value Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.88

)

 

$

26.23

     

5.15

%

   

1.23

%(c)

   

0.14

%

   

1.33

%

 

$

24,302

     

102

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.68

)

 

$

25.78

     

11.32

%

   

1.21

%

   

0.41

%

   

1.31

%

 

$

27,818

     

126

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.11

)

 

$

26.10

     

(0.42

)%

   

1.17

%

   

0.19

%

   

1.27

%

 

$

32,565

     

113

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.25

)

 

$

26.31

     

23.84

%

   

1.17

%

   

0.53

%

   

1.27

%

 

$

35,223

     

135

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.07

)

 

$

21.48

     

(4.06

)%

   

1.20

%

   

0.93

%

   

1.30

%

 

$

36,971

     

76

%

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.79

)

 

$

22.72

     

4.26

%

   

2.10

%(c)

   

(0.72

)%

   

2.99

%

 

$

863

     

102

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.65

)

 

$

22.54

     

10.34

%

   

2.10

%

   

(0.44

)%

   

2.79

%

 

$

1,241

     

126

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

   

$

23.34

     

(1.35

)%

   

2.10

%

   

(0.75

)%

   

2.27

%

 

$

2,145

     

113

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.05

)

 

$

23.66

     

22.65

%

   

2.10

%

   

(0.38

)%

   

2.21

%

 

$

7,296

     

135

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

   

$

19.34

     

(4.92

)%

   

2.09

%

   

0.04

%

   

2.19

%

 

$

7,955

     

76

%

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.93

)

 

$

26.59

     

5.35

%

   

1.05

%(c)

   

0.32

%

   

1.31

%

 

$

3,283

     

102

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.70

)

 

$

26.13

     

11.52

%

   

1.05

%

   

0.58

%

   

1.34

%

 

$

3,274

     

126

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.17

)

 

$

26.39

     

(0.28

)%

   

1.02

%

   

0.31

%

   

1.16

%

 

$

3,678

     

113

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.28

)

 

$

26.62

     

23.86

%

   

1.15

%

   

0.56

%

   

1.25

%

 

$

3,703

     

135

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.13

)

 

$

21.76

     

(3.93

)%

   

1.05

%

   

1.07

%

   

1.15

%

 

$

4,016

     

76

%

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.81

)

 

$

24.93

     

4.82

%

   

1.54

%(c)

   

(0.16

)%

   

1.64

%

 

$

13,875

     

102

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.65

)

 

$

24.55

     

11.03

%

   

1.50

%

   

0.13

%

   

1.60

%

 

$

21,084

     

126

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.04

)

 

$

25.02

     

(0.71

)%

   

1.46

%

   

(0.10

)%

   

1.56

%

 

$

26,532

     

113

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.19

)

 

$

25.24

     

23.43

%

   

1.47

%

   

0.24

%

   

1.57

%

 

$

36,688

     

135

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.01

)

 

$

20.63

     

(4.29

)%

   

1.46

%

   

0.67

%

   

1.56

%

 

$

34,784

     

76

%

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.95

)

 

$

26.44

     

5.40

%

   

1.00

%(c)

   

0.36

%

   

3.68

%

 

$

584

     

102

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(2.70

)

 

$

25.98

     

11.57

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.60

%

   

4.50

%

 

$

520

     

126

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.17

)

 

$

26.25

     

(0.21

)%

   

0.97

%

   

0.42

%

   

2.82

%

 

$

436

     

113

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.31

)

 

$

26.47

     

24.12

%

   

0.93

%

   

0.77

%

   

2.07

%

 

$

1,219

     

135

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.14

)

 

$

21.62

     

(3.80

)%

   

0.93

%

   

1.20

%

   

1.75

%

 

$

1,170

     

76

%

 

See notes to financial statements.


57



Victory Portfolios

 

Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

     

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net
Investment
Income
  Net Realized
Gains from
Investments
 

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

16.47

     

0.23

     

0.41

     

0.64

     

(0.23

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

15.44

     

0.43

     

1.12

     

1.55

     

(0.39

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

16.41

     

0.29

     

(0.68

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

14.80

     

0.50

     

1.51

     

2.01

     

(0.40

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

15.10

     

0.15

     

(0.28

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.17

)

   

   

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

16.18

     

0.13

     

0.39

     

0.52

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

15.19

     

0.30

     

1.10

     

1.40

     

(0.28

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

16.19

     

0.21

     

(0.71

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

14.65

     

0.43

     

1.44

     

1.87

     

(0.33

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

14.97

     

0.06

     

(0.29

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.09

)

   

   

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

16.56

     

0.27

     

0.41

     

0.68

     

(0.27

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

15.52

     

0.46

     

1.13

     

1.59

     

(0.42

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

16.48

     

0.35

     

(0.70

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

14.86

     

0.55

     

1.50

     

2.05

     

(0.43

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

15.16

     

0.15

     

(0.24

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.21

)

   

   

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

16.43

     

0.19

     

0.42

     

0.61

     

(0.20

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

15.41

     

0.36

     

1.14

     

1.50

     

(0.35

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

16.38

     

0.27

     

(0.70

)

   

(0.43

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

14.79

     

0.46

     

1.49

     

1.95

     

(0.36

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

15.09

     

0.09

     

(0.26

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.13

)

   

   

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  The expense ratios exclude the impact of expenses paid by each underlying fund.

(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

(d)  The amount includes a change in accounting estimate. Without this change in accounting estimate, the gross expense ratio would have been 0.67%, 1.54%, 0.42% and 1.43% for Class A, C, I and R, respectively.

(e)  Effective with the December 30, 2015 strategy change, the Adviser began reimbursing expenses inclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses.

(f)  Portfolio turnover increased due to a change in investment strategy.

See notes to financial statements.


58



Victory Portfolios

  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)
  Net
Expenses(b)
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Gross
Expenses(b)
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(c)
 

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.63

)

 

$

16.48

     

3.99

%

   

0.40

%

   

1.45

%

   

0.81

%

 

$

14,364

     

13

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(0.52

)

 

$

16.47

     

10.37

%

   

0.40

%

   

2.69

%

   

0.77

%

 

$

15,365

     

5

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.58

)

 

$

15.44

     

(2.56

)%

   

0.40

%

   

1.77

%

   

0.28

%(d)

 

$

18,747

     

40

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.40

)

 

$

16.41

     

13.72

%

   

0.30

%

   

3.19

%

   

0.79

%

 

$

14,820

     

51

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.17

)

 

$

14.80

     

(0.87

)%

   

0.31

%(e)

   

0.99

%

   

1.69

%

 

$

16,587

     

192

%(f)

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.51

)

 

$

16.19

     

3.23

%

   

1.15

%

   

0.82

%

   

1.90

%

 

$

2,009

     

13

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(0.41

)

 

$

16.18

     

9.53

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.94

%

   

1.72

%

 

$

3,193

     

5

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.50

)

 

$

15.19

     

(3.26

)%

   

1.15

%

   

1.30

%

   

1.08

%(d)

 

$

4,445

     

40

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.33

)

 

$

16.19

     

12.88

%

   

1.03

%

   

2.78

%

   

1.58

%

 

$

8,814

     

51

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.09

)

 

$

14.65

     

(1.56

)%

   

0.95

%(e)

   

0.44

%

   

2.65

%

 

$

9,724

     

192

%(f)

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.67

)

 

$

16.57

     

4.22

%

   

0.15

%

   

1.66

%

   

0.59

%

 

$

7,006

     

13

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(0.55

)

 

$

16.56

     

10.63

%

   

0.15

%

   

2.90

%

   

0.59

%

 

$

5,743

     

5

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.61

)

 

$

15.52

     

(2.29

)%

   

0.15

%

   

2.11

%

   

0.01

%(d)

 

$

8,811

     

40

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.43

)

 

$

16.48

     

13.95

%

   

0.10

%

   

3.48

%

   

0.61

%

 

$

9,153

     

51

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.21

)

 

$

14.86

     

(0.61

)%

   

0.24

%(e)

   

1.04

%

   

2.64

%

 

$

1,099

     

192

%(f)

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.60

)

 

$

16.44

     

3.74

%

   

0.65

%

   

1.18

%

   

1.76

%

 

$

1,259

     

13

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(0.48

)

 

$

16.43

     

10.08

%

   

0.65

%

   

2.30

%

   

1.87

%

 

$

1,308

     

5

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.54

)

 

$

15.41

     

(2.77

)%

   

0.65

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.01

%(d)

 

$

1,529

     

40

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.36

)

 

$

16.38

     

13.36

%

   

0.56

%

   

2.96

%

   

1.80

%

 

$

1,892

     

51

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.13

)

 

$

14.79

     

(1.14

)%

   

0.62

%(e)

   

0.58

%

   

2.13

%

 

$

1,702

     

192

%(f)

 

See notes to financial statements.


59



Victory Portfolios

 

Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net
Investment
Income
  Total
Distributions
 

Victory INCORE Fund for Income

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.56

     

0.06

     

0.17

     

0.23

     

(0.39

)

   

(0.39

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.56

     

0.18

     

0.28

     

0.46

     

(0.46

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

9.09

     

0.15

(c)

   

(0.23

)(c)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.45

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.63

     

0.10

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.96

     

0.11

     

0.05

     

0.16

     

(0.49

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.48

     

(d)

   

0.16

     

0.16

     

(0.33

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.48

     

0.13

     

0.26

     

0.39

     

(0.39

)

   

(0.39

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

9.01

     

0.08

(c)

   

(0.23

)(c)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.56

     

0.03

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.42

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.89

     

0.03

     

0.06

     

0.09

     

(0.42

)

   

(0.42

)

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.55

     

0.08

     

0.17

     

0.25

     

(0.41

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.55

     

0.16

     

0.32

     

0.48

     

(0.48

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

9.08

     

0.15

(c)

   

(0.21

)(c)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.47

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.63

     

0.13

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.52

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.96

     

0.13

     

0.06

     

0.19

     

(0.52

)

   

(0.52

)

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.56

     

0.06

     

0.17

     

0.23

     

(0.39

)

   

(0.39

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.57

     

0.18

     

0.27

     

0.45

     

(0.46

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

9.09

     

0.15

(c)

   

(0.22

)(c)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.45

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.64

     

0.10

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.97

     

0.11

     

0.05

     

0.16

     

(0.49

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.54

     

0.08

     

0.18

     

0.26

     

(0.42

)

   

(0.42

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.55

     

0.17

     

0.30

     

0.47

     

(0.48

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

9.07

     

0.13

(c)

   

(0.18

)(c)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.47

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.62

     

0.12

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.51

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.95

     

0.13

     

0.06

     

0.19

     

(0.52

)

   

(0.52

)

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.56

     

0.06

     

0.19

     

0.25

     

(0.41

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.56

     

0.13

     

0.35

     

0.48

     

(0.48

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

9.08

     

0.19

(c)

   

(0.25

)(c)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.64

     

0.10

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.51

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.96

     

0.13

     

0.06

     

0.19

     

(0.51

)

   

(0.51

)

 

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

(c)  Net Investment Income (Loss) per share, Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments and the Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) have been restated. See Item 10 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

See notes to financial statements.


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  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)
  Net
Expenses
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Gross
Expenses
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(b)
 

Victory INCORE Fund for Income

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.40

     

2.75

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.92

%

 

$

151,236

     

55

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.56

     

5.50

%

   

0.92

%

   

2.12

%

   

0.94

%

 

$

136,570

     

29

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.56

     

(0.91

)%

   

0.92

%

   

1.64

%(c)

   

0.93

%

 

$

153,574

     

27

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.09

     

(0.51

)%

   

0.88

%

   

1.08

%

   

0.88

%

 

$

224,822

     

30

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.63

     

1.62

%

   

0.91

%

   

1.10

%

   

0.91

%

 

$

400,740

     

31

%

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.31

     

1.85

%

   

1.71

%

   

(0.01

)%

   

1.74

%

 

$

20,801

     

55

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.48

     

4.72

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.53

%

   

1.73

%

 

$

22,541

     

29

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.48

     

(1.69

)%

   

1.70

%

   

0.94

%(c)

   

1.71

%

 

$

31,976

     

27

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.01

     

(1.41

)%

   

1.67

%

   

0.29

%

   

1.67

%

 

$

50,316

     

30

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.56

     

0.88

%

   

1.69

%

   

0.32

%

   

1.69

%

 

$

72,958

     

31

%

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.39

     

3.01

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.66

%

 

$

590,749

     

55

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.55

     

5.79

%

   

0.64

%

   

1.84

%

   

0.65

%

 

$

447,735

     

29

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.55

     

(0.64

)%

   

0.63

%

   

1.69

%(c)

   

0.63

%

 

$

331,338

     

27

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.08

     

(0.34

)%

   

0.61

%

   

1.34

%

   

0.61

%

 

$

520,056

     

30

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.63

     

1.90

%

   

0.63

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.63

%

 

$

547,322

     

31

%

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.40

     

2.74

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.92

%

 

$

43,684

     

55

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.56

     

5.37

%

   

0.92

%

   

2.04

%

   

0.94

%

 

$

38,596

     

29

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.57

     

(0.79

)%

   

0.91

%

   

1.67

%(c)

   

0.91

%

 

$

43,405

     

27

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.09

     

(0.62

)%

   

0.88

%

   

1.08

%

   

0.88

%

 

$

58,783

     

30

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.64

     

1.62

%

   

0.90

%

   

1.11

%

   

0.90

%

 

$

85,195

     

31

%

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.38

     

3.06

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.64

%

 

$

49,009

     

55

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.54

     

5.68

%

   

0.63

%

   

2.00

%

   

0.66

%

 

$

15,864

     

29

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.55

     

(0.52

)%

   

0.63

%

   

1.43

%(c)

   

0.69

%

 

$

13,741

     

27

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.07

     

(0.36

)%

   

0.63

%

   

1.31

%

   

0.73

%

 

$

9,407

     

30

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.62

     

1.89

%

   

0.63

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.97

%

 

$

6,286

     

31

%

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

8.40

     

2.95

%

   

0.71

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.74

%

 

$

186,421

     

55

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

8.56

     

5.72

%

   

0.71

%

   

1.48

%

   

0.79

%

 

$

54,950

     

29

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

8.56

     

(0.61

)%

   

0.71

%

   

2.14

%(c)

   

0.79

%

 

$

31,975

     

27

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

9.08

     

(0.53

)%

   

0.68

%

   

1.09

%

   

0.68

%

 

$

62,408

     

30

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

9.64

     

1.92

%

   

0.71

%

   

1.30

%

   

0.89

%

 

$

8,119

     

31

%

 

See notes to financial statements.


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Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

     

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net
Investment
Income
  Net Realized
Gains from
Investments
 

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

17.51

     

0.27

     

0.47

     

0.74

     

(0.35

)

   

(0.59

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

16.22

     

0.21

     

1.84

     

2.05

     

(0.28

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

16.53

     

0.30

     

0.01

     

0.31

     

(0.53

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

13.72

     

0.17

     

2.89

     

3.06

     

(0.25

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

14.00

     

0.11

     

(0.07

)

   

0.04

     

(0.32

)

   

   

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

17.50

     

0.33

     

0.49

     

0.82

     

(0.41

)

   

(0.59

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

16.21

     

0.31

     

1.83

     

2.14

     

(0.37

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

16.53

     

0.36

     

(0.01

)

   

0.35

     

(0.58

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

13.71

     

0.22

     

2.90

     

3.12

     

(0.30

)

   

   

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

13.98

     

0.17

     

(0.07

)

   

0.10

     

(0.37

)

   

   

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

See notes to financial statements.


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  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)
  Net
Expenses
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
  Gross
Expenses
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(b)
 

Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(0.94

)

 

$

17.31

     

4.43

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.38

%

 

$

16,571

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(0.76

)

 

$

17.51

     

13.35

%

   

1.49

%

   

1.31

%

   

1.49

%

 

$

16,349

     

35

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.62

)

 

$

16.22

     

1.87

%

   

1.27

%

   

1.79

%

   

1.27

%

 

$

14,268

     

41

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.25

)

 

$

16.53

     

22.57

%

   

1.30

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.30

%

 

$

33,040

     

39

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.32

)

 

$

13.72

     

0.29

%

   

1.48

%

   

0.80

%

   

1.48

%

 

$

14,350

     

22

%

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(1.00

)

 

$

17.32

     

4.91

%

   

0.96

%

   

1.98

%

   

0.96

%

 

$

276,923

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(0.85

)

 

$

17.50

     

13.99

%

   

0.96

%

   

1.87

%

   

0.96

%

 

$

263,981

     

35

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(0.67

)

 

$

16.21

     

2.16

%

   

0.94

%

   

2.17

%

   

0.94

%

 

$

126,871

     

41

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.30

)

 

$

16.53

     

23.07

%

   

0.94

%

   

1.47

%

   

0.94

%

 

$

78,879

     

39

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(0.37

)

 

$

13.71

     

0.77

%

   

0.99

%

   

1.26

%

   

0.99

%

 

$

53,438

     

22

%

 

See notes to financial statements.


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  Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2020
 

1. Organization:

Victory Portfolios (the "Trust") was organized on December 6, 1995 as a Delaware statutory trust as a successor to a company named "The Victory Portfolios," which was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 5, 1986. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end investment company. The Trust is comprised of 42 funds and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, which are units of beneficial interest with a par value of $0.001 per share. Each Fund is classified as diversified under the 1940 Act.

The accompanying financial statements are those of the following six Funds (collectively, the "Funds" and individually, a "Fund"):

Funds (Legal Name)

 

Funds (Short Name)

  Investment Share
Classes Offered
 

Victory Diversified Stock Fund

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

Class A, C, I, R, R6, and Y

 
Victory NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
  NewBridge Large Cap
   Growth Fund
  Class A, C, I and Y
 
 

Victory Special Value Fund

 

Special Value Fund

 

Class A, C, I, R and Y

 

Victory Strategic Allocation Fund

 

Strategic Allocation Fund

 

Class A, C, I and R

 

Victory INCORE Fund for Income

 

INCORE Fund for Income

  Class A, C, I, R, R6, Y and
Member Shares*
 
Victory INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
  INCORE Investment Grade
   Convertible Fund
  Class A, I and
Member Shares*
 

*  Member Shares commence operations on November 2, 2020.

Each class of shares of a Fund has substantially identical rights and privileges except with respect to sales charges, fees paid under distribution plans, expenses allocable exclusively to each class of shares, voting rights on matters solely affecting a single class of shares, and the exchange privilege of each class of shares.

Under the Trust's organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with their vendors and others that provide for general indemnifications. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds. However, based on experience, the Funds expect that risk of loss to be remote.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Funds follow the specialized accounting and reporting requirements under GAAP that are applicable to investment companies.

Investment Valuation:

The Funds record investments at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.


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  Notes to Financial Statements — continued
October 31, 2020
 

The valuation techniques described below maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in determining fair value. The inputs used for valuing the Funds' investments are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

• Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities or interest rates applicable to those securities, etc.)

• Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds' own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuation techniques are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with entering into those investments.

Portfolio securities listed or traded on securities exchanges, including Exchange-Traded Funds ("ETFs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Rights, are valued at the closing price on the exchange or system where the security is principally traded, if available, or at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price. If there have been no sales for that day on the exchange or system, then a security is valued at the last available bid quotation on the exchange or system where the security is principally traded. In each of these situations, valuations are typically categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value. These valuations are typically categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Debt securities of United States ("U.S.") issuers (other than short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less), including corporate and municipal securities, are valued on the basis of bid valuations provided by dealers or an independent pricing service approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board"). Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Under the amortized cost method, premium or discount, if any, is amortized or accreted, respectively, on a constant basis to the maturity of the security. In each of these situations, valuations are typically categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Investments for which there are no such quotations, or for which quotations do not appear reliable, are valued at fair value in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Board. These valuations are typically categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, based on the observability of inputs used to determine the fair value.

A summary of the valuations as of October 31, 2020, based upon the three levels defined above, is included in the table below while the breakdown, by category, of investments is disclosed on the Schedules of Portfolio Investments (amounts in thousands):

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

Common Stocks

 

$

244,783

   

$

   

$

   

$

244,783

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

7,772

     

     

     

7,772

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned

   

13,952

     

     

     

13,952

   

Total

 

$

266,507

   

$

   

$

   

$

266,507

   

NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Common Stocks

 

$

16,725

   

$

   

$

   

$

16,725

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned

   

447

     

     

     

447

   

Total

 

$

17,172

   

$

   

$

   

$

17,172

   

Special Value Fund

 

Common Stocks

 

$

41,967

   

$

   

$

   

$

41,967

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

651

     

     

     

651

   

Total

 

$

42,618

   

$

   

$

   

$

42,618

   


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October 31, 2020
 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Strategic Allocation Fund

 

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds

 

$

1,629

   

$

   

$

   

$

1,629

   

Affiliated Mutual Funds

   

22,805

     

     

     

22,805

   

Total

 

$

24,434

   

$

   

$

   

$

24,434

   

INCORE Fund for Income

 
Government National Mortgage
Association
 

$

   

$

586,227

   

$

   

$

586,227

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   

     

442,599

     

     

442,599

   

Investment Companies

   

100

     

     

     

100

   

Total

 

$

100

   

$

1,028,826

   

$

   

$

1,028,926

   

INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

Convertible Corporate Bonds

 

$

   

$

191,215

   

$

     

$

191,215

   

Convertible Preferred Stocks

   

94,900

     

4,565

     

     

99,465

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned

   

13,643

     

     

     

13,643

   

Total

 

$

108,543

   

$

195,780

   

$

   

$

304,323

   

For the year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of the Level 3 fair value hierarchy.

Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis:

The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis. When-issued securities are securities purchased for delivery beyond normal settlement periods at a stated price and/or yield, thereby involving the risk that the price and/or yield obtained may be more or less than those available in the market when delivery takes place. At the time a Fund makes the commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued basis, the Fund records the transaction and reflects the value of the security in determining net asset value. No interest accrues to the Fund until the transaction settles and payment takes place. Normally, the settlement date occurs within one month of the purchase. A segregated account is established and the Fund maintains cash and/or marketable securities at least equal in value to commitments for when-issued securities. If a Fund owns when-issued securities, these values are included in Payable for investments purchased on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the segregated assets are identified on the Schedules of Portfolio Investments.

Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs"):

The Funds may invest in REITs, which report information on the source of their distributions annually. REITs are pooled investment vehicles that invest primarily in income-producing real estate or real estate related loans or interests (such as mortgages). Certain distributions received from REITs during the year are recorded as realized gains or return of capital as estimated by the Funds or when such information becomes known.

Investment Companies:

Exchange-Traded Funds:

The Funds may invest in ETFs, the shares of which are bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a portfolio of securities designed to track the performance and dividend yield of a particular domestic or foreign market index. A Fund may purchase shares of an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although the lack of liquidity of an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.


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Open-End Funds:

The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end investment companies. These investment companies value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value by the methods established by the board of directors of the underlying funds.

Investment Transactions and Related Income:

Changes in holdings of investments are accounted for no later than one business day following the trade date. For financial reporting purposes, however, investment transactions are accounted for on trade date on the last business day of the reporting period. Interest income is determined on the basis of coupon interest accrued using the effective interest method which adjusts, where applicable, the amortization of premiums or accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Gains or losses realized on sales of securities are recorded on the identified cost basis. Paydown gains or losses on applicable securities, if any, are recorded as components of Interest income on the Statements of Operations.

Withholding taxes on interest, dividends and gains as a result of certain investments in ADRs by the Funds have been provided for in accordance with each investment's applicable country's tax rules and rates.

Securities Lending:

The Trust has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement ("MSLA") with Citibank, N.A. ("Citibank" or the "Agent"). Under the terms of the MSLA, the Funds may lend securities to certain broker-dealers and banks in exchange for collateral in the amount of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned or at least 105% of the value of non-U.S. securities loaned, marked-to-market daily. Any collateral shortfalls associated with increases in the valuation of the securities loaned are adjusted the next business day. The collateral can be received in the form of cash collateral and/or non-cash collateral. Non-cash collateral can include U.S. Government Securities, letters of credit and certificates of deposit. The cash collateral is invested in short-term instruments or cash equivalents, primarily open-end investment companies, as noted on the Funds' Schedules of Portfolio Investments. The Trust does not have effective control of the non-cash collateral and therefore it is not disclosed on the Funds' Schedules of Portfolio Investments. During the time portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower will pay the Funds any dividends or interest paid on such securities plus any fee negotiated between the parties to the lending agreement. The Funds also earn a return from the collateral. The Funds pay the Agent various fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral and fees based on the investment income received from securities lending activities. Securities lending income (net of these fees) is disclosed on the Statements of Operations. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, the Funds could experience a delay in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return them.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by a Fund under the MSLA, which permits the Fund, under certain circumstances such as an event of default, to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty to create a net payment due to or from the Fund.

The following table (amounts in thousands) is a summary of the Funds' securities lending transactions which are subject to offset under the MSLA as of October 31, 2020. These transactions are accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity for cash collateral and greater than overnight and continuous contractual maturity for non-cash collateral.


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    Recognized
Assets
(Value of
  Value of
Cash
  Value of Non-cash Collateral
Received by Maturity
     
    Securities
on Loan)
  Collateral
Received*
 

<30 Days

  Between
30 & 90 Days
 

>90 Days

 

Net Amount

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$

13,419

   

$

13,419

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

$

   
NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
   

402

     

402

     

     

     

     

   
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
   

13,266

     

13,266

     

     

     

     

   

*  Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Federal Income Taxes:

It is the policy of each Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions available to certain investment companies, as defined in applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code, and to make distributions of net investment income and net realized gains sufficient to relieve it from all, or substantially all, federal income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements. The Funds have a tax year end of October 31.

Management of the Funds has reviewed tax positions taken in tax years that remain subject to examination by all major tax jurisdictions, including federal (i.e., the last four tax years, which includes the current fiscal tax year end). Management believes that there is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions taken.

Allocations:

Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to the Fund, while expenses which are attributable to more than one fund in the Trust, or jointly with an affiliated trust, are allocated among the respective funds in the Trust and/or affiliated trust based upon net assets or another appropriate basis.

Income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses such as transfer agent fees, state registration fees, printing fees and 12b-1 fees), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets on the date income is earned or expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are incurred.

3. Purchases and Sales of Securities:

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding securities maturing less than one year from acquisition) for the year ended October 31, 2020 were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Excluding
U.S. Government Securities
 

U.S. Government Securities

 
   

Purchases

 

Sales

 

Purchases

 

Sales

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$

251,849

   

$

305,518

   

$

   

$

   
NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund    

6,198

     

10,635

     

     

   
Special Value Fund    

48,240

     

61.377

     

     

   
Strategic Allocation Fund    

3,114

     

4.646

     

     

   
INCORE Fund for Income    

     

     

789.785

     

438.633

   
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
   

116,368

     

97.421

     

     

   


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4. Fees and Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties:

Investment advisory services are provided to the Funds by Victory Capital Management Inc. ("VCM" or the "Adviser"), a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Adviser is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded Delaware Corporation and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Victory Capital Operating, LLC. Amounts incurred and paid to VCM for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Investment advisory fees.

Under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is entitled to receive fees based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund. The rates at which the Adviser is paid by each Fund are included in the table below. The Adviser may use its resources to assist with the Funds' distribution and marketing expenses.

   

Flat Rate

 

Strategic Allocation Fund

   

0.10

%

 
   

Tier Rate

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

Up to $800 million

   

0.65

%

 

$800 million — $2.4 billion

   

0.60

%

 

Over $2.4 billion

   

0.55

%

 

NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Up to $400 million

   

0.75

%

 

$400 million — $800 million

   

0.65

%

 

Over $800 million

   

0.60

%

 

Special Value Fund

 

Up to $400 million

   

0.75

%

 

$400 million — $800 million

   

0.65

%

 

Over $800 million

   

0.60

%

 

INCORE Fund for Income

 

Up to $400 million

   

0.50

%

 

$400 million — $800 million

   

0.45

%

 

Over $800 million

   

0.40

%

 

INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

Up to $400 million

   

0.75

%

 

$400 million — $800 million

   

0.65

%

 

Over $800 million

   

0.60

%

 

VCM also serves as the Funds' administrator and fund accountant. Under an Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, VCM is paid for its services an annual fee at a rate of 0.08% of the first $15 billion in average daily net assets of the Trust, Victory Variable Insurance Funds and Victory Portfolios II (collectively, the "Victory Funds Complex"), 0.05% of the average daily net assets above $15 billion to $30 billion of the Victory Funds Complex and 0.04% of the average daily net assets over $30 billion of the Victory Funds Complex. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Administration fees.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc. ("Citi"), an affiliate of Citibank, acts as sub-administrator and sub-fund accountant to the Funds pursuant to a Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Services Agreement between VCM and Citi. VCM pays Citi a fee for providing these services. The Trust reimburses VCM and Citi for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing these services and certain other expenses specifically allocated to the Funds. These costs and reimbursements for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Sub-Administration fees.


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Citibank serves as the Funds' custodian. The Funds pay Citibank a fee for providing these services. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Custodian fees.

FIS Investor Services, LLC ("FIS") serves as the Funds' transfer agent. Under the Transfer Agent Agreement, the Trust pays FIS a fee for its services and reimburses FIS for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing these services. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") is an employee of the Adviser, which pays the compensation of the CCO and his support staff. The Trust has entered into an Agreement to provide compliance services with the Adviser, pursuant to which the Adviser furnishes its compliance personnel, including the services of the CCO, and other resources reasonably necessary to provide the Trust with compliance oversight services related to the design, administration and oversight of a compliance program for the Trust in accordance with Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Funds in the Victory Funds Complex, in aggregate, compensate the Adviser for these services. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Compliance fees.

Sidley Austin LLP provides legal services to the Trust.

Victory Capital Services, Inc. (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement between the Distributor and the Trust. Effective June 30, 2020, the Distributor's name was changed from Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as 12b-1 fees.

Pursuant to the Distribution and Service Plans adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Distributor may receive a monthly distribution and service fee, at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A Shares, at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R Shares of the Funds, except for INCORE Fund for Income, and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C Shares of the Funds. The Distributor may receive a monthly distribution and service fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class R Shares of INCORE Fund for Income. The distribution and service fees paid to the Distributor may be used by the Distributor to pay for activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class A, Class R or Class C Shares of the Funds.

In addition, the Distributor is entitled to receive commissions on sales of the Class A Shares of the Funds. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Distributor received approximately $76 thousand from commissions earned on sales of Class A Shares of the Funds.

The Adviser has entered into expense limitation agreements with certain Funds. Under the terms of the agreements, the Adviser has agreed to waive fees or reimburse certain expenses to the extent that ordinary operating expenses incurred by certain classes of a Fund in any fiscal year exceed the expense limit for such classes of the Fund. Such excess amounts will be the liability of the Adviser. Interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with GAAP, and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of a Fund's business are excluded from the expense limits. As of October 31, 2020, the expense limits (excluding voluntary waivers) are as follows:

   

In effect November 1, 2019 until February 28, 2021

 
    Class A
Shares
  Class C
Shares
  Class I
Shares
  Class R
Shares
  Class R6
Shares
  Class Y
Shares
  Member
Shares
 

Diversified Stock Fund

   

N/A

     

2.02

%(a)

   

0.83

%(a)

   

N/A

     

0.78

%

   

0.86

%

   

N/A

   
NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
   

1.36

%

   

2.10

%

   

0.95

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

1.02

%

   

N/A

   


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In effect November 1, 2019 until February 28, 2021

 
    Class A
Shares
  Class C
Shares
  Class I
Shares
  Class R
Shares
  Class R6
Shares
  Class Y
Shares
  Member
Shares
 

Special Value Fund

   

N/A

     

2.20

%

   

1.15

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

1.10

%

   

N/A

   

Strategic Allocation Fund

   

0.40

%(a)

   

1.15

%(a)

   

0.15

%(a)

   

0.65

%(a)

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

   

INCORE Fund for Income

   

0.91

%

   

1.71

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.71

%

   

0.75

%(b)

 
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
   

1.39

%(a)

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

1.10

%(b)

 

(a) In effect from March 1, 2020 until at least February 28, 2021.

(b) In effect from November 3, 2020 until at least February 28, 2022.

The Funds (except Strategic Allocation Fund) have agreed to repay fees and expenses that were waived or reimbursed by the Adviser for a period up to three fiscal years after such waiver or reimbursement was made to the extent such payments or repayments would not cause the expenses of a class to exceed the original expense limitation in place at time of the waiver or reimbursement or any expense limitation agreement in place at the time of repayment. As of November 11, 2010, the Strategic Allocation Fund is no longer subject to repaying waived or reimbursed fees to the Adviser. Amounts repaid to the Adviser during the year, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Recoupment of prior expenses waived/reimbursed by Adviser.

As of October 31, 2020, the following amounts are available to be repaid to the Adviser (amounts in thousands). The Funds have not recorded any amounts available to be repaid as a liability due to an assessment that such repayment is not probable at October 31, 2020.

    Expires
10/31/21
  Expires
10/31/22
  Expires
10/31/23
 

Total

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$

27

   

$

30

   

$

36

   

$

93

   

NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund

   

64

     

76

     

58

     

198

   

Special Value Fund

   

21

     

33

     

28

     

82

   
INCORE Fund for Income    

31

     

86

     

105

     

222

   

The Adviser may voluntarily waive or reimburse additional fees to assist the Funds in maintaining competitive expense ratios. Voluntary waivers and reimbursements applicable to the Funds are not available to be recouped at a future time. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Adviser voluntarily waived the following amounts (in thousands):

Special Value Fund

 

$

48

   

Strategic Allocation Fund

   

24

   

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Sub-Administrator voluntarily reimbursed INCORE Fund for Income $75 thousand for expenses incurred by the Fund related to the Reclassification Adjustment disclosed in Item 10 of the Notes to Financial Statements. Had this voluntary waiver not occurred, the net expense ratios of each class in the Fund would have been 0.01% higher for the year ended October 31, 2020. This voluntary reimbursement is not available to be recouped at a future time.

Certain officers and/or interested trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or employees of the Adviser, Administrator, Fund Accountant, Sub-Administrator, Sub-Fund Accountant, Custodian, and Legal Counsel.

5. Risks:

Each Fund may be subject to other risks in addition to these identified risks.

An investment in the Funds' shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Funds, some of which will be traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter markets. The value of the securities in which the Funds invest, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. The value of the securities in which the Funds invest may affect the value of the Funds' shares. An investment in the Funds' shares at any point in


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time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of the Funds' distributions.

The Funds will be subject to credit risk with respect to the amount each expects to receive from counterparties for financial instruments entered into by the Funds. The Funds may be negatively impacted if a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties. The Funds may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding and the Funds may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances. The Funds typically enter into transactions with counterparties whose credit ratings are investment grade, as determined by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, judged by the Adviser to be of comparable quality.

The NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund is subject to sector risk. To the extent that Fund focuses in one or more sectors, such as the Information Technology sector, market or economic factors impacting those sectors could have a significant effect on the value of the Fund's investments and could make the Fund's performance more volatile. For example, the values of companies in the Information Technology sector are particularly vulnerable to economic downturns, short product cycles and aggressive pricing, market competition and changes in government regulation.

The INCORE Fund for Income and the INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Bond Fund are subject to credit and interest rate risk with respect to fixed income securities. Credit risk refers to the ability of an issuer to make timely payments of interest and principal. Interest rates may rise or the rate of inflation may increase, impacting the value of investments in fixed income securities. A debt issuers' credit quality may be downgraded or an issuer may default. Interest rates may fluctuate due to changes in governmental fiscal policy initiatives and resulting market reaction to those initiatives.

An outbreak of disease called COVID-19 has spread internationally. The transmission of COVID-19 and efforts to contain its spread have resulted in international, national and local border closings and other significant travel restrictions and disruptions, significant disruptions to business operations, supply chains and consumer activity, significant challenges in healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines and general concern and uncertainty. These negative impacts have caused significant volatility and declines in global financial markets, which have caused losses for Fund investors during and subsequent to period end. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may last for an extended period of time, and could result in a substantial economic downturn or recession. Public health crises may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, economic, market and financial risks. The extent of the impact to the financial performance of the Funds' investments will depend on future developments, including (i) the duration and spread of the outbreak, (ii) the restrictions and advisories, (iii) the effects on the financial markets, and (iv) the effects on the economy overall, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

Many debt securities, derivatives and other financial instruments, including some of the Funds investments, use the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") as the reference or benchmark rate for variable interest rate calculations. However, the use of LIBOR started to come under pressure following manipulation allegations in 2012. Despite increased regulation and other corrective actions since that time, concerns have arisen regarding its viability as a benchmark, due largely to reduced activity in the financial markets that it measures. In June 2017, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, a group of large U.S. banks working with the Federal Reserve, announced its selection of a new Secured Overnight Funding Rate ("SOFR"), which is intended to be a broad measure of secured overnight U.S. Treasury repo rates, as an appropriate replacement for LIBOR. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York began publishing the SOFR in 2018, expecting that it could be used on a voluntary basis in new instruments and transactions. Bank working groups and regulators in other countries have suggested other alternatives for their markets, including the Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate ("SONIA") in England. In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"), the United Kingdom financial regulatory body, announced that after 2021 it will cease its active encouragement of UK banks to provide the quotations needed to sustain LIBOR. That announcement suggests that LIBOR may cease to be published after that time. For U.S. dollar LIBOR, however, the relevant date may be deferred to June 30, 2023 for the most common tenors (overnight and one, three, six and 12 months). As to those tenors, the LIBOR administrator has published a consultation regarding its intention to cease publication


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of U.S. dollar LIBOR as of June 30, 2023 (instead of December 31, 2021, as previously expected), apparently based on continued rate submissions from banks. It is expected that there will be enough time for market participants to transition to the use of a different benchmark for both new and existing securities and transactions. Various financial industry groups have begun planning for that transition, but there are obstacles to converting certain longer-term securities and transactions to a new benchmark. Transition planning is at an early stage, and neither the effect of the transition process nor its ultimate success can yet be known. Although the foregoing may provide some sense of timing, there is no assurance that LIBOR, nor any particular currency and tenor, will continue to be published until any particular date, and it appears highly likely that LIBOR will be discontinued or modified after December 31, 2021 or June 30, 2023, depending on the currency and tenor. The transition process might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets that currently rely on the LIBOR to determine interest rates. It could also lead to a reduction in the value of some LIBOR-based investments and reduce the effectiveness of new hedges placed against existing LIBOR-based instruments. Since the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur before the end of 2021.

6. Borrowing and Interfund Lending:

Line of Credit:

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Victory Funds Complex and the USAA Mutual Funds Complex (another series of mutual funds managed by the Adviser) participated in a short-term demand note "Line of Credit" agreement with Citibank. The Line of Credit agreement with Citibank was renewed on June 29, 2020 with a termination date of June 28, 2021. Under the agreement with Citibank, the Victory Funds Complex and USAA Mutual Funds Complex, combined, may borrow up to $600 million, of which $300 million is committed and $300 million is uncommitted. $40 million of the Line of Credit is reserved for use by the Victory Floating Rate Fund (herein, the "Fund"), another series of the Victory Funds Complex, with that Fund paying the related commitment fees for that amount. The purpose of the agreement is to meet temporary or emergency cash needs. For the year ended October 31, 2020, Citibank received an annual commitment fee of 0.15% on $300 million for providing the Line of Credit. For the year ended October 31, 2020, Citibank earned approximately $450 thousand in commitment fees from the combined Victory Funds Complex and USAA Mutual Funds Complex. Each fund in the Victory Funds Complex pays a pro-rata portion of the commitment fees plus any interest (one month LIBOR plus one percent) on amounts borrowed. Effective June 29, 2020, under an amended Line of Credit agreement, Citibank will also receive an annual upfront fee of 0.10% on the $300 million committed line of credit. Each fund in the Victory Funds Complex will pay a pro-rata portion of the upfront fee. Interest charged to each Fund during the period, if applicable, is presented on the Statements of Operations under Line of credit fees.

The Funds did not utilize the Line of Credit during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.

Interfund Lending:

The Trust and Adviser rely on an exemptive order granted by the SEC in March 2017 (the "Order"), permitting the establishment and operation of an Interfund Lending Facility (the "Facility"). The Facility allows each Fund to directly lend and borrow money to or from any other Victory Fund relying upon the Order at rates beneficial to both the borrowing and lending funds. Advances under the Facility are allowed for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities, and are subject to each fund's borrowing restrictions. The interfund loan rate is determined, as specified in the Order, by averaging the current repurchase agreement rate and the current bank loan rate. As a Borrower, interest charged to each Fund during the period, if applicable, is presented on the Statements of Operations under Interest expense on interfund lending. As a Lender, interest earned by each Fund during the period, if applicable, is presented on the Statements of Operations under Interfund lending income.


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The average borrowing for the days outstanding and average interest rate for each Fund during the year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Borrower or
Lender
  Amount
Outstanding at
October 31, 2020
  Average
Borrowing*
  Days
Borrowing
Outstanding
  Average
Interest
Rate*
  Maximum
Borrowing
During the
Period
 
INCORE Fund for
Income
 

Borrower

 

$

   

$

8,347

     

5

     

0.64

%

 

$

17,207

   
INCORE Investment
Grade Convertible
Fund
 

Borrower

   

     

17,925

     

1

     

0.61

%

   

17,925

   

*  For the year ended October 31, 2020, based on the number of days borrowings were outstanding.

7. Federal Income Tax Information:

Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly for the INCORE Fund for Income. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly for the Diversified Stock Fund, Strategic Allocation Fund and INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually for the NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund and Special Value Fund. Distributable net realized gains, if any, are declared and distributed at least annually from each Fund.

The amounts of dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains (collectively, distributions to shareholders) are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. To the extent these "book/tax" differences are permanent in nature (e.g., net operating loss and distribution reclassification), such amounts are reclassified within the components of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences (e.g., wash sales) do not require reclassification. To the extent dividends and distributions exceed net investment income and net realized gains for tax purposes, they are reported as distributions of capital. Net investment losses incurred by a Fund may be reclassified as an offset to capital on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

As of October 31, 2020, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as a result of permanent book-to-tax differences, reclassification adjustments were as follows (amounts in thousands):

  Total
Accumulated
Earnings/(Loss)
 

Capital

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$

(3

)

 

$

3

   
Newbridge Large Cap Growth Fund    

(319

)

   

319

   

INCORE Fund for Income

   

2

     

(2

)

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the tax years ended, as noted below, were as follows (total distributions paid may differ from the Statements of Changes in Net Assets because, for tax purposes, dividends are recognized when actually paid) (amounts in thousands):

   

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Year Ended October 31, 2019

 
   

Distributions Paid From

     

Distributions Paid From

 

 

  Ordinary
Income
  Net
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Total
Distributions
Paid
  Ordinary
Income
  Net
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Total
Distributions
Paid
 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$

665

   

$

18,725

   

$

19,390

   

$

26,283

   

$

14,832

   

$

41,115

   
NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
   

     

3,123

     

3,123

     

29

     

7,115

     

7,144

   

Special Value Fund

   

134

     

1,611

     

1,745

     

3,982

     

2,621

     

6,603

   


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Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Year Ended October 31, 2019

 
   

Distributions Paid From

     

Distributions Paid From

     
    Ordinary
Income
  Net
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Total
Distributions
Paid
  Ordinary
Income
  Net
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Total
Distributions
Paid
 

Strategic Allocation Fund

 

$

462

   

$

503

   

$

965

   

$

709

   

$

254

   

$

963

   

INCORE Fund for Income

   

41,156

     

     

41,156

     

36,122

     

     

36,122

   
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
   

9,063

     

7,674

     

16,737

     

3,943

     

4,048

     

7,991

   

As of October 31, 2020, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

  Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Accumulated
Earnings
  Accumulated
Capital and
Other
Losses
  Qualified
Late-Year
Losses*
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)**
  Total
Accumulated
Earnings
(Deficit)
 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$

20

   

$

6,599

 

$

6,619

   

$

   

$

   

$

57,921

   

$

64,540

   
NewBridge Large Cap
Growth Fund
   

     

2,142

     

2,142

     

     

(53

)

   

9,058

     

11,147

   

Special Value Fund

   

5

     

1,628

     

1,633

     

     

     

9,155

     

10,788

   

Strategic Allocation Fund

   

1

     

     

1

     

(76

)

   

     

931

     

856

   

INCORE Fund for Income

   

1,911

     

     

1,911

     

(315,464

)

   

     

(10,836

)

   

(324,389

)

 
INCORE Investment Grade
Convertible Fund
   

10,754

     

     

10,754

     

(1,509

)

   

     

21,594

     

30,839

   

*  Qualified late-year losses are comprised of post-October capital losses incurred after October 31 and certain late-year ordinary losses. Late-year ordinary losses represent ordinary losses incurred after December 31 and specified losses incurred after October 31. These losses are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund's next taxable year.

**  The difference between the book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

As of the tax year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds had net capital loss carryforwards ("CLCFs") as summarized in the tables below.

CLCFs not limited as a result as either short-term or long-term depending on the originating capital loss were as follows (amounts in thousands).

  Short-Term
Amount
  Long-Term
Amount
 

Total

 

Strategic Allocation Fund

 

$

   

$

(76

)

 

$

(76

)

 

INCORE Fund for Income

   

(110,087

)

   

(205,377

)

   

(315,464

)

 
INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund    

     

(1,509

)

   

(1,509

)

 

As of October 31, 2020, the cost basis for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for investments and derivatives were as follows (amounts in thousands):

  Cost of
Investments
for Federal
Tax Purposes
  Net
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Diversified Stock

 

$

208,586

   

$

65,647

   

$

(7,726

)

 

$

57,921

   

Newbridge Large Cap Growth Fund

   

8,114

     

9,181

     

(123

)

   

9,058

   
Special Value    

33,463

     

10,625

     

(1,470

)

   

9,155

   

Strategic Allocation

   

23,503

     

2,214

     

(1,283

)

   

931

   

INCORE Fund for Income

   

1,039,762

     

14,530

     

(25,366

)

   

(10,836

)

 
INCORE Investment Grade Convertible
Fund
   

282,729

     

30,257

     

(8,663

)

   

21,594

   


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8. Affiliated Securities:

An affiliated security is a security in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the security's outstanding voting shares or an investment company managed by VCM. Transactions in affiliated securities during the year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Fair
Value
10/31/2019
  Purchases
at Cost
  Proceeds
from
Sales
  Net
Realized
Gains
(Losses)
from
Sales
  Capital Gain
Distributions
  Net
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation
  Fair
Value
10/31/2020
  Dividend
Income
 

Strategic Allocation Fund

 
Victory INCORE Total
Return Bond Fund,
Class R6
 

$

3,151

   

$

90

   

$

(263

)

 

$

2

   

$

   

$

101

   

$

3,081

   

$

89

   
Victory Integrity
Discovery Fund,
Class Y
   

929

     

145

     

(77

)

   

(14

)

   

21

     

(163

)

   

820

     

   
Victory Market
Neutral Income
Fund, Class I
   

5,437

     

295

     

(378

)

   

*

   

     

58

     

5,412

     

170

   
Victory RS Global
Fund, Class Y
   

7,443

     

254

     

(1,059

)

   

88

     

5

     

323

     

7,049

     

98

   
Victory RS Partners
Fund, Class Y
   

     

729

     

     

     

     

101

     

830

     

   
Victory Sophus
Emerging Markets
Small Cap Fund,
Class Y
   

2,061

     

150

     

(180

)

   

(113

)

   

4

     

(2

)

   

1,916

     

20

   
Victory Trivalent
Emerging Markets
Small-Cap Fund,
Class Y
   

1,968

     

18

     

(306

)

   

(89

)

   

     

396

     

1,987

     

20

   
Victory Trivalent
International
Small-Cap Fund,
Class I
   

     

1,390

     

(148

)

   

39

     

     

429

     

1,710

     

   
VictoryShares
International
Volatility Wtd ETF
   

1,807

     

     

(1,466

)

   

(60

)

   

     

(281

)

   

     

14

   
VictoryShares
U.S. Multi-Factor
Minimum
Volatility ETF
   

1,802

     

51

     

(150

)

   

34

     

     

(108

)

   

1,629

     

35

   
VictoryShares
U.S. Small Cap
Volatility Wtd ETF
   

889

     

     

(619

)

   

(60

)

   

     

(210

)

   

     

5

   
   

$

25,487

   

$

3,122

   

$

(4,646

)

 

$

(173

)

 

$

30

   

$

644

   

$

24,434

   

$

451

   

*  Rounds to less than $1 thousand.

9. Fund Ownership:

Ownership of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates presumptions of control of the fund, under section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of October 31, 2020, the shareholders listed below held


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more than 25% of the shares outstanding of the Funds and may be deemed to control those Funds. Shareholders of record may hold Fund shares for the benefit of their customers.

   

Shareholder

 

Percent

 

Special Value Fund

 

Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Co.

   

31.8

%

 

INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC

   

39.6

%

 

10. Reclassification Adjustment:

INCORE Fund for Income has restated certain elements of its 2018 financial statements resulting from the identification of a GAAP reclassification error for the Fund's paydown gain (loss) transactions. The Fund accounts for paydown gain (loss) on a tax basis, requiring a GAAP reclassification to its periodic financial statements. This GAAP reclassification was not applied to the Fund's 2018 annual financial statements, which resulted in net investment income being overstated by approximately $18.237 million with an equal and offsetting adjustment to net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions. Certain amounts in the Financial Highlights were misstated; net investment income (loss) per share, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets. However, this reclassification had no impact on the Fund's net assets, NAV, performance, or taxable distributions paid and reported to shareholders for the fiscal and tax years ended 2018.

11. Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-08 "Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities" ("ASU 2017-08"), which shortens the premium amortization period for purchased non-contingently callable debt securities. ASU 2017-08 specifies that the premium amortization period ends at the earliest call date, for purchased non-contingently callable debt securities. Management has reviewed the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-08 and has concluded that there is no material impact on information presented in the financial statements for the Funds.


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Victory Portfolios

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of portfolio investments, of Victory Diversified Stock Fund, Victory NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund, Victory Special Value Fund, Victory Strategic Allocation Fund, Victory INCORE Fund for Income and Victory INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund (the "Funds"), each a series of Victory Portfolios, as of October 31, 2020, the related statements of operations for the year then ended and the statements of changes in net assets, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of October 31, 2020, the results of their operations for the year then ended and the changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Funds' financial highlights for the years ended October 31, 2018 and prior, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 21, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds' financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies advised by Victory Capital Management, Inc. since 2015.

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
December 23, 2020


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Trustee and Officer Information

Board of Trustees:

Overall responsibility for management of the Trust rests with the Board. The Trust is managed by the Board in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. There are currently nine Trustees, eight of whom are not "interested persons" of the Trust within the meaning of that term under the 1940 Act ("Independent Trustees") and one of whom is an "interested person" of the Trust within the meaning of that term under the 1940 Act ("Interested Trustee"). The Trustees, in turn, elect the officers of the Trust to actively supervise its day-to-day operations.

The following tables list the Trustees, their date of birth, position with the Trust, commencement of service, principal occupations during the past five years and any directorships of other investment companies or companies whose securities are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or who file reports under that Act. Each Trustee oversees 42 portfolios in the Trust, nine portfolios in Victory Variable Insurance Funds, and 25 portfolios in Victory Portfolios II, each a registered investment company that, together with the Trust, comprise the Victory Fund Complex. David C. Brown is a Trustee who oversees 47 portfolios in the USAA Mutual Funds Trust. Each Trustee's address is c/o Victory Portfolios, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144. Each Trustee has an indefinite term.

Name and Date of Birth

  Position
Held with
the Trust
  Date
Commenced
Service
  Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years
  Other
Directorships
Held During
Past 5 Years
 

Independent Trustees.

 

David Brooks Adcock, Born October 1951

 

Trustee

 

May 2005

 

Consultant (since 2006).

 

Chair and Trustee, Turner Funds (December 2016-December 2017).

 

Nigel D. T. Andrews, Born April 1947

 

Vice Chair and Trustee

 

August 2002

 

Retired.

 

Director, TCG BDC II, Inc. (since 2017); Director, TCG BDC I, Inc. (formerly Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.) (since 2012).

 

E. Lee Beard,* Born August 1951

 

Trustee

 

May 2005

 

Retired (since 2015)

 

None.

 

Dennis M. Bushe, Born January 1944

 

Trustee

 

July 2016

 

Retired.

 

Trustee, RS Investment Trust and RS Variable Products Trust (November 2011-July 2016).

 


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Name and Date of Birth

  Position
Held with
the Trust
  Date
Commenced
Service
  Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years
  Other
Directorships
Held During
Past 5 Years
 
John L. Kelly,
Born April 1953
 

Trustee

 

February 2015

 

Partner, McCarvill Capital Partners (September 2016- September 2017); Advisor, (January 2016-April 2016) and Managing Partner (August 2014-January 2016) Endgate Commodities LLC.

 

Director, Caledonia Mining Corporation (since May 2012).

 

David L. Meyer,* Born April 1957

 

Trustee

 

December 2008

 

Retired.

 

None.

 

Gloria S. Nelund, Born May 1961

 

Trustee

 

July 2016

 

Chair, CEO and Co-Founder of TriLinc Global, LLC, an investment firm.

 

TriLinc Global Impact Fund, LLC (since 2012); Trustee, RS Investment Trust and RS Variable Products Trust (November 2007-July 2016).

 

Leigh A. Wilson, Born December 1944

 

Chair and Trustee

 

November 1994

 

Private Investor.

 

Chair (since 2013), Caledonia Mining Corporation.

 

Interested Trustee.

 

David C. Brown,** Born May 1972

 

Trustee

 

May 2008

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), the Adviser; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

 

Trustee, USAA Mutual Funds Trust.

 

*  The Board has designated Ms. Beard and Mr. Meyer as its Audit Committee Financial Experts.

**  Mr. Brown is an "Interested Person" by reason of his relationship with the Adviser.

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Trust and is available, without charge, by calling 800-539-3863.


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Officers:

The officers of the Trust, their date of births, commencement of service and their principal occupations during the past five years, are detailed in the following table. Each officer serves until the earlier of his or her resignation, removal, retirement, death, or the election of a successor. The mailing address of each officer of the Trust is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144. The officers of the Trust receive no compensation directly from the Trust for performing the duties of their offices.

Name and Date of Birth

  Position with
the Trust
  Date
Commenced
Service
 

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years

 

Christopher K. Dyer, Born February 1962

 

President

 

February 2006*

 

Director of Mutual Fund Administration, the Adviser.

 

Scott A. Stahorsky, Born July 1969

 

Vice President

 

December 2014

 

Manager, Fund Administration, the Adviser (since 2015); Senior Analyst, Fund Administration, the Adviser (prior to 2015).

 

Erin G. Wagner, Born February 1974

 

Secretary

 

December 2014

 

Associate General Counsel, the Adviser (since 2013).

 

Allan Shaer, Born March 1965

 

Treasurer

 

May 2017

 

Senior Vice President, Financial Administration, Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc. (since 2016); Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, JP Morgan Chase (2011-2016).

 

Christopher A. Ponte, Born March 1984

 

Assistant Treasurer

 

December 2017

 

Manager, Fund Administration, the Adviser (since 2017); Senior Analyst, Fund Administration, the Adviser (prior to 2017); Chief Financial Officer, Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. (since 2018).

 

Colin Kinney, Born October 1973

 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

July 2017

 

Chief Compliance Officer (since 2013) and Chief Risk Officer (2009-2017), the Adviser.

 
Chuck Booth,
Born April 1960
 

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Identity Theft Officer

 

May 2015

 

Director, Regulatory Administration and CCO Support Services, Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.

 

Jay G. Baris, Born January 1954

 

Assistant Secretary

 

December 1997

 

Partner, Sidley Austin LLP (since April 2020); Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP (January 2018-April 2020); Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP (2011-January 2018).

 

*  On December 3, 2014, Mr. Dyer resigned as Secretary of the Trust and accepted the position of President.


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Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information

Proxy Voting:

Information regarding the policies and procedures each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 800-539-3863. The information is also included in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information, which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve months ended June 30 is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Availability of Schedules of Portfolio Investments:

The Trust files a complete list of Schedules of Portfolio Investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020.

The Actual Expense figures in the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information below, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled "Actual Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

The Hypothetical Expense figures in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

    Beginning
Account
Value
5/1/20
  Actual
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Hypothetical
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Actual
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Hypothetical
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20
 

Diversified Stock

 

Class A Shares

 

$

1,000.00

   

$

1,159.50

   

$

1,019.66

   

$

5.92

   

$

5.53

     

1.09

%

 

Class C Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,155.40

     

1,014.98

     

10.94

     

10.23

     

2.02

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,162.10

     

1,020.96

     

4.51

     

4.22

     

0.83

%

 

Class R Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,158.80

     

1,018.25

     

7.43

     

6.95

     

1.37

%

 

Class R6 Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,162.30

     

1,021.22

     

4.24

     

3.96

     

0.78

%

 

Class Y Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,161.70

     

1,020.81

     

4.67

     

4.37

     

0.86

%

 


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    Beginning
Account
Value
5/1/20
  Actual
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Hypothetical
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Actual
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Hypothetical
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20
 

Newbridge Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Class A Shares

 

$

1,000.00

   

$

1,239.70

   

$

1,018.30

   

$

7.66

   

$

6.90

     

1.36

%

 

Class C Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,231.30

     

1,014.58

     

11.78

     

10.63

     

2.10

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,242.20

     

1,020.36

     

5.35

     

4.82

     

0.95

%

 

Class Y Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,241.30

     

1,020.01

     

5.75

     

5.18

     

1.02

%

 

Special Value

 

Class A Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,157.50

     

1,018.95

     

6.67

     

6.24

     

1.23

%

 

Class C Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,152.70

     

1,014.58

     

11.36

     

10.63

     

2.10

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,159.00

     

1,019.86

     

5.70

     

5.33

     

1.05

%

 

Class R Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,156.30

     

1,017.50

     

8.24

     

7.71

     

1.52

%

 

Class Y Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,159.10

     

1,020.11

     

5.43

     

5.08

     

1.00

%

 

Strategic Allocation

 

Class A Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,103.90

     

1,023.13

     

2.12

     

2.03

     

0.40

%

 

Class C Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,100.20

     

1,019.36

     

6.07

     

5.84

     

1.15

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,105.30

     

1,024.38

     

0.79

     

0.76

     

0.15

%

 

Class R Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,102.10

     

1,021.87

     

3.43

     

3.30

     

0.65

%

 

INCORE Fund for Income

 

Class A Shares

   

1,000.00

     

998.50

     

1,020.56

     

4.57

     

4.62

     

0.91

%

 

Class C Shares

   

1,000.00

     

993.30

     

1,016.54

     

8.57

     

8.67

     

1.71

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

998.60

     

1,021.92

     

3.22

     

3.25

     

0.64

%

 

Class R Shares

   

1,000.00

     

998.50

     

1,020.56

     

4.57

     

4.62

     

0.91

%

 

Class R6 Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.10

     

1,022.17

     

2.97

     

3.00

     

0.59

%

 

Class Y Shares

   

1,000.00

     

999.50

     

1,021.57

     

3.57

     

3.61

     

0.71

%

 

INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

 

Class A Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,100.90

     

1,018.15

     

7.34

     

7.05

     

1.39

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,104.20

     

1,020.26

     

5.13

     

4.93

     

0.97

%

 

*  Expenses are equal to the average account value multiplied by the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by 184/366 (the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year).


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Victory Portfolios

  Supplemental Information — continued
October 31, 2020
 

  (Unaudited)

Additional Federal Income Tax Information

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds paid qualified dividend income for the purposes of reduced individual federal income tax rates of:

 

Amount

 

Diversified Stock Fund

   

100

%

 

Special Value Fund

   

100

%

 

Strategic Allocation Fund

   

56

%

 

Dividends qualified for corporate dividends received deductions of:

 

Amount

 

Diversified Stock Fund

   

100

%

 

Special Value Fund

   

100

%

 

Strategic Allocation Fund

   

45

%

 

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds designated short-term capital gain distributions (in thousands):

 

Amount

 

Strategic Allocation Fund

 

$

110

   

INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

   

1,911

   

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds designated long-term capital gain distributions (in thousands):

 

Amount

 

Diversified Stock Fund

 

$

18,725

   
NewBridge Large Cap Growth Fund    

3,442

   

Special Value Fund

   

1,611

   

Strategic Allocation Fund

   

503

   

INCORE Investment Grade Convertible Fund

   

7,675

   


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Victory Portfolios

  Supplemental Information — continued
October 31, 2020
 

  (Unaudited)

Liquidity Risk Management Program:

The Victory Funds have adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program (the "LRMP") as required by Rule 22e-4 under the Act. The LRMP is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund's liquidity risk, taking into consideration each Fund's investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed market conditions; its short and long-term cash flow projections; and its cash holdings and access to other liquidity management tools such as available funding sources including the Victory Funds Complex Interfund Lending Facility and Line of Credit (discussed in the Notes to Financial Statements). The Board approved the appointment of VCM as the administrator of the LRMP. At an in-person meeting held on February 20, 2020, VCM provided an oral and written report to the Trustees on the operation and effectiveness of the LRMP during the previous year.

VCM manages liquidity risks associated with the Funds' investments by monitoring, among other things, cash and cash equivalents, any use of derivatives, the concentration of investments, the appropriateness of each Fund's investment strategy, and by classifying every fund investment as either highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid or illiquid on at least a monthly basis. To assist with the classification of Fund investments, VCM has retained a third-party provider of liquidity evaluation services. This provider determines preliminary liquidity classifications for all portfolio holdings based upon portfolio-level data and certain assumptions provided by VCM. VCM reviews the preliminary liquidity classifications and, when appropriate, considers other information including input from the Funds' portfolio managers (including the portfolio managers employed by any investment sub-advisers) in determining final liquidity classifications.

The report from VCM concluded that the Funds did not experience any significant liquidity challenges during the covered period, and the Funds' LRMP is reasonably designed to assess and manage its liquidity risk. The report also concluded that the LRMP continues to operate adequately and effectively to enable VCM to oversee and manage liquidity risk and ensure each Fund is able to meet redemption requests without significant dilution to the remaining investors' interest in each Fund. During the review period, each Fund's portfolio consisted primarily of highly liquid investments, which are defined as cash and any investments reasonably expected to be converted to cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without significantly changing the market value of the investment. Therefore, the Funds have not adopted a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum. The Funds' investments were below the limitation on illiquid investments during the review period. Additionally, VCM indicated that no events occurred that would require the filing of Form N-LIQUID and recommended no material changes to the LRMP.


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Privacy Policy

Protecting the Privacy of Information

The Trust respects your right to privacy. We also know that you expect us to conduct and process your business in an accurate and efficient manner. To do so, we must collect and maintain certain personal information about you. This is the information we collect from you on applications or other forms, and from the transactions you make with us or third parties. It may include your name, address, social security number, account transactions and balances, and information about investment goals and risk tolerance.

We do not disclose any information about you or about former customers to anyone except as permitted or required by law. Specifically, we may disclose the information we collect to companies that perform services on our behalf, such as the transfer agent that processes shareholder accounts and printers and mailers that assist us in the distribution of investor materials. We may also disclose this information to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf. This allows us to continue to offer you Victory investment products and services that meet your investing needs, and to effect transactions that you request or authorize. These companies will use this information only in connection with the services for which we hired them. They are not permitted to use or share this information for any other purpose.

To protect your personal information internally, we permit access only by authorized employees and maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to guard your personal information.*

*  You may have received communications regarding information about privacy policies from other financial institutions which gave you the opportunity to "opt-out" of certain information sharing with companies which are not affiliated with that financial institution. The Trust does not share information with other companies for purposes of marketing solicitations for products other than the Trust. Therefore, the Trust does not provide opt-out options to their shareholders.



Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2593

Visit our website at:

 

Call Victory at:

 

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  800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)  

VP-AR (10/20)



October 31, 2020

Annual Report

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

Beginning January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Victory Funds' shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Victory Funds or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on www.VictoryFunds.com, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report. If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change, and you need not take any action.

You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Victory Funds or your financial intermediary electronically sooner than January 1, 2021 by notifying your financial intermediary directly or, if you are a direct investor, by calling 800-539-3863 or by sending an e-mail request to TA.Processing@FISGlobal.com.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your reports. If you invest directly with the Victory Funds, you can call 800-539-3863 or send an e-mail request to TA.Processing@FISGlobal.com. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Victory Funds you hold directly or through your financial intermediary.



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Victory Portfolios

Table of Contents

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

   

4

   
Managers' Commentary and Investment
Overview (Unaudited)
   

6

   
Investment Objective and Portfolio Holdings
(Unaudited)
   

12

   

Financial Statements

 

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

14

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

21-22

   

Statement of Operations

   

23

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

24-26

   

Financial Highlights

   

28-29

   

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

   

17

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

21-22

   

Statement of Operations

   

23

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

24-26

   

Financial Highlights

   

30-31

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

32

   
Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm
   

42

   

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

 

Trustee and Officer Information

    43    

Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information

    46    

Expense Examples

    46    

Additional Federal Income Tax Information

    48    

Liquidity Risk Management Program

    49    

Privacy Policy (inside back cover)

     


1



The Funds are distributed by Victory Capital Services, Inc. Victory Capital Management Inc. is the investment adviser to the Funds and receives fees from the Funds for performing services for the Funds.

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus of the Victory Funds.

For additional information about any Victory Fund, including fees, expenses, and risks, view our prospectus online at vcm.com or call 800-539-3863. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.

The information in this annual report is based on data obtained from recognized services and sources and is believed to be reliable. Any opinions, projections, or recommendations in this report are subject to change without notice and are not intended as individual investment advice. Past investment performance of the Funds, markets or securities mentioned herein should not be considered to be indicative of future results.

• NOT FDIC INSURED • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE

Call Victory at:

800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)

Visit our website at:

www.vcm.com


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3



Victory Funds Letter to Shareholders
(Unaudited)

Dear Shareholder,

It's safe to say that the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, has been like no other. The range of emotions that investors have experienced touched both ends of the spectrum. The annual reporting period began with relatively calm markets and more mundane questions surrounding interest rates, global trade and earnings growth. Yet those concerns took a back seat in early 2020.

A novel coronavirus and the subsequent spread of the disease that it causes ("COVID-19") throughout Asia, Europe and eventually the United States became an unprecedented event. To combat the pandemic, governments everywhere issued austere shelter-in-place orders, and the global economy slowed markedly. Equity markets sold off sharply in March and April, and U.S. GDP shrunk by a whopping 31.4% during the second quarter.

It's no surprise that so many investors flocked to the perceived safety of U.S. Treasurys. Meanwhile, liquidity evaporated (for a short spell) in many other segments of the fixed income market, including higher-yielding credits and municipal bonds. The outlook was tenuous, and credit spreads widened while prices declined for any securities perceived to be higher risk.

The U.S. Federal Reserve (the "Fed") and other monetary authorities worldwide leapt into action — cutting interest rates, (re)starting quantitative easing and, in the case of the Fed, launching an array of programs to provide liquidity to stabilize fixed income markets. The U.S. government also stepped up to provide fiscal stimulus in the form of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

In retrospect, it's amazing how quickly those actions helped to end the stock market's freefall and restored order across much of the fixed income universe. The rebound was almost as robust as the drawdown. Through all the unprecedented events and extreme volatility, the S&P 500® Index registered an impressive annual return of 9.7% for the 12-month period ended October 31, 2020. Meanwhile, the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasurys declined 81 basis points over the same period, reflecting both the Fed's interest rate cuts and its pledge to keep rates low longer. The yield on 10-Year U.S. Treasurys was 0.88% as of October 31, 2020.

The good news is that over the summer and into the fall, the economy regained its footing, and GDP increased at an annual rate of 33.1% in the third quarter of 2020, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Does this mean it's clear for investors now? Is it ever?

We must accept the fact that the economy and markets remain unpredictable even as we are cautiously optimistic on the reported progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine. Looking ahead, investors should expect continued bouts of volatility — both to the upside and downside — depending on the pandemic news. And let's not forget that there are other factors at play, including new political leadership and the potential for new policies and priorities.


4



Fortunately, we believe all of Victory Capital's autonomous Investment Franchises are in capable hands to withstand the ups and downs. The investment professionals who manage our funds have vetted investment philosophies and risk protocols, and market volatility can even create opportunities that benefit astute active managers.

On the following pages, you will find information relating to your Victory Funds investment. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your financial advisor. Or, if you invest with us directly, you may call (800) 539-3863, or visit our website at www.vcm.com.

My colleagues and I sincerely appreciate the confidence you have placed in the Victory Funds, and we value the opportunity to help meet your investment goals.

Christopher K. Dyer, CFA

President,
Victory Funds


5



Victory Equity Funds

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

The U.S. equity market posted solid gains during the fourth quarter of 2019 and recorded the best annual performance since 2013. Investors began the year on a cautious note after the selloff in the fourth quarter of 2018. Concerns over slowing global growth, the possibility of policy error, and moderating corporate earnings contributed to the pullback in the back half of 2018. Consequently, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the "Fed") was quick to pivot early in the year. By the end of the first quarter, it was widely understood that further interest rate hikes in 2019 were essentially off the table which helped propel the market higher.

After a banner year for the U.S. equity market in 2019, the setup for 2020 was favorable; however, that quickly changed as the disease outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") burst outside of the epicenter of Wuhan, China. Given the drastic measures taken to stem the COVID-19 outbreak, economic activity came to an abrupt halt. The sudden drop in output was unprecedented. As investors digested the lack of clarity on the path of the virus and the potential economic impact from the mitigation efforts, the equity market sold off rapidly. Volatility spiked to levels only experienced in the 1929 and 1987 crashes. March 2020 was the most volatile month in history for the S&P 500® Index, with an average daily move of 4.95%. The velocity of the selloff was also noteworthy — taking only 22 days for the market to reach bear market territory, marking the fastest path to a 20% drop on record.

The selloff and speed with which the equity market entered bear market territory in the first quarter is noteworthy. Equally as impressive is how quickly the market was able to erase the losses incurred in subsequent months. Several reasons were cited as providing a tailwind for the equity market. First, the size and magnitude of the monetary and fiscal policy response have been unprecedented. Second, the reopening of states, as well as declining case counts in some of the original hot spots, captured headlines and fueled optimism. That led to a shift from mitigation response to efforts geared toward reigniting economic activity. As states relaxed mitigation efforts, the corporate narrative also shifted from talk about a sharp drop in demand to one of potential stabilization. This was especially the case for sectors and industries caught in the "eye of the storm," such as retail, restaurants and travel. Yet another factor was optimism around possible vaccines becoming available late this year or early next year. The lingering question for investors moving forward remains the path of the virus. Should the uncertainty abate, it would not be unreasonable to expect the equity market to continue its resilient streak as the economic recovery takes a more persistent form.

How did Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth. The Fund returned -5.22% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, outperforming the Russell Midcap® Value Index (the "Index"), which returned -6.94% during the period.


6



Victory Equity Funds

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund (continued)

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

The investment team employs a bottom-up, fundamental stock selection process. For the reporting period, stock selection detracted from relative performance. However, sector weighting — a by-product of the bottom-up stock selection process — entirely offset the unfavorable impact from selection. Specifically, an underweight in Real Estate, Energy, and Utilities, as well as an overweight in Information Technology, Consumer Staples and Materials contributed to the Fund's overall performance. Stock selection in the Consumer Staples, Real Estate, Health Care and Utilities sectors was also favorable. Conversely, stock selection in the Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary, Materials, Industrials, Financials and Energy sectors detracted from the Fund's return. An underweight relative to the Index in Communication Services also subtracted from performance.


7



Victory Equity Funds

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6

 

Class Y

 

 

INCEPTION DATE

 

5/5/00

 

3/1/16

 

3/1/10

 

8/16/83

 

3/4/14

 

1/28/13

 

 
    Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Russell
Midcap®
Value
Index1
 

One Year

   

–5.22

%

   

–10.68

%

   

–5.93

%

   

–6.82

%

   

–4.92

%

   

–5.41

%

   

–4.89

%

   

–4.92

%

   

–6.94

%

 

Five Year

   

6.59

%

   

5.33

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

6.91

%

   

6.37

%

   

6.96

%

   

6.88

%

   

5.32

%

 

Ten Year

   

10.23

%

   

9.58

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

10.60

%

   

10.03

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

9.40

%

 

Since Inception

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

8.22

%

   

8.22

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

7.90

%

   

9.97

%

   

N/A

   

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

 

The maximum offering price (MOP) reflects a maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A Shares. Class C Shares are not subject to an initial sales charge, but are subject to a deferred sales charge of 1.00% on shares redeemed within one year of purchase. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

Total return measures the price change in a share assuming the reinvestment of all net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, if any. The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund — Growth of $10,000

1The Russell Midcap® Value Index is an unmanaged Index made up of medium and medium/small companies in the Russell 1000® Index chosen for their value orientation. This Index does not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, is not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


8



Victory Equity Funds

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

Managers' Commentary
(Unaudited)

What were the market conditions during the reporting period?

The U.S. equity market posted solid gains during the fourth quarter of 2019 and recorded the best annual performance since 2013. Investors began the year on a cautious note after the selloff in the fourth quarter of 2018. Concerns over slowing global growth, the possibility of policy error, and moderating corporate earnings contributed to the pullback in the back half of 2018. Consequently, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the "Fed") was quick to pivot early in the year. By the end of the first quarter, it was widely understood that further interest rate hikes in 2019 were essentially off the table which helped propel the market higher.

After a banner year for the U.S. equity market in 2019, the set-up for 2020 was favorable; however, that quickly changed as the disease outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") burst outside of the epicenter of Wuhan, China. Given the drastic measures taken to stem the COVID-19 outbreak, economic activity came to an abrupt halt. The sudden drop in output was unprecedented. As investors digested the lack of clarity on the path of the virus and the potential economic impact from the mitigation efforts, the equity market sold off rapidly. Volatility spiked to levels only experienced in the 1929 and 1987 crashes. March 2020 was the most volatile month in history for the S&P 500® Index, with an average daily move of 4.95%. The velocity of the selloff was also noteworthy — taking only 22 days for the market to reach bear market territory, marking the fastest path to a 20% drop on record.

The selloff and speed with which the equity market entered bear market territory in the first quarter is noteworthy. Equally as impressive is how quickly, in subsequent months, the market was able to erase the losses incurred. Several reasons were cited as providing a tailwind for the equity market. First, the size and magnitude of the monetary and fiscal policy response have been unprecedented. Second, the reopening of states, as well as declining case counts in some of the original hot spots, captured headlines and fueled optimism. That led to a shift from mitigation response to efforts geared toward reigniting economic activity. As states relaxed mitigation efforts, the corporate narrative also shifted from talk about a sharp drop in demand to one of potential stabilization. This was especially the case for sectors and industries caught in the "eye of the storm," such as retail, restaurants and travel. Yet another factor was optimism around possible vaccines becoming available late this year or early next year. The lingering question for investors moving forward remains the path of the virus. Should the uncertainty abate, then it would not be unreasonable to expect the equity market to continue its resilient streak as the economic recovery takes a more persistent form.

How did Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund (the "Fund") perform during the reporting period?

The Fund seeks to provide capital appreciation. The Fund returned -11.80% (Class A Shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, outperforming the Russell 2000® Value Index, which returned -13.92% during the period.


9



Victory Equity Funds

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund (continued)

What strategies did you employ during the reporting period?

The investment team employs a bottom-up, fundamental stock selection process. For the reporting period, stock selection detracted from relative performance; however, sector weighting — a by-product of the bottom-up stock selection process — entirely offset the unfavorable impact from selection. Specifically, an underweight in the Financials, Energy, Real Estate, Communication Services, and Utilities sectors contributed to the Fund's relative performance. An overweight in Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Health Care, Consumer Staples, Materials and Information Technology was also beneficial.

Additionally, stock selection in the Financials, Industrials and Information Technology sectors was favorable. Conversely, stock selection in Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Energy detracted from relative return. The Fund's average cash position over the reporting period was also a drag on performance.


10



Victory Equity Funds

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

Investment Overview
(Unaudited)

Average Annual Total Return

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Class A

 

Class I

 

Class R

 

Class R6

 

Class Y

     

INCEPTION DATE

 

3/26/99

 

8/31/07

 

8/16/83

 

12/14/15

 

1/28/13

     
    Net Asset
Value
  Maximum
Offering
Price
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Net Asset
Value
  Russell 2000®
Value Index1
 

One Year

   

–11.80

%

   

–16.88

%

   

–11.51

%

   

–11.94

%

   

–11.43

%

   

–11.65

%

   

–13.92

%

 

Five Year

   

6.45

%

   

5.20

%

   

6.80

%

   

6.23

%

   

N/A

     

6.60

%

   

3.71

%

 

Ten Year

   

9.44

%

   

8.79

%

   

9.81

%

   

9.20

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

7.06

%

 

Since Inception

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

7.77

%

   

8.42

%

   

N/A

   

Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month's end, please visit www.vcm.com.

The maximum offering price (MOP) figures reflect a maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A Shares. NAV does not reflect sales charges.

Total return measures the price change in a share assuming the reinvestment of all net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, if any. The total returns quoted above may differ from the total returns shown in the Financial Highlights because they do not reflect adjustments made to the enclosed financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles or the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on net investment income and realized capital gain distributions, including reinvested distributions, or redemptions of shares.

The total return figures set forth above include all waivers of fees for various periods since inception. Without such fee waivers, the total returns would have been lower. Some fee waivers are voluntary and may be modified or terminated at any time.

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund — Growth of $10,000

1The Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. These indices do not include the effect of sales charges, commissions, expenses or taxes, are not representative of the Fund and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The graph reflects investment growth of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A Shares of the Fund. The performance of other classes of the Fund's shares will be greater than or less than the line shown based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth.

Sector Allocation*:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)

* Does not include futures, money market instruments, and short-term investments purchased with cash collateral from securities loaned.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund
  October 31, 2020  

  (Unaudited)

Investment Objective & Portfolio Holdings:

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund seeks to provide capital appreciation.

Sector Allocation*:

October 31, 2020

(% of Total Investments)

* Does not include futures, money market instruments, and short-term investments purchased with cash collateral from securities loaned.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Common Stocks (98.3%)

 

Communication Services (2.2%):

 

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

   

7,750,000

   

$

140,197

   

ViacomCBS, Inc., Class B (a)

   

3,140,000

     

89,710

   
     

229,907

   

Consumer Discretionary (10.1%):

 

Aptiv PLC (a)

   

1,160,000

     

111,928

   

AutoNation, Inc. (a) (b)

   

1,217,700

     

69,080

   

BorgWarner, Inc.

   

6,325,000

     

221,249

   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

   

1,820,000

     

167,294

   

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

   

2,125,000

     

102,128

   

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

   

1,040,000

     

96,595

   

Ross Stores, Inc.

   

1,275,000

     

108,592

   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

   

1,990,000

     

185,727

   
     

1,062,593

   

Consumer Staples (8.7%):

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

   

6,075,000

     

280,908

   

Hormel Foods Corp. (a)

   

1,515,000

     

73,765

   

Sysco Corp.

   

2,880,000

     

159,293

   

The Hershey Co.

   

975,000

     

134,024

   

The Kroger Co.

   

3,200,000

     

103,072

   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

   

2,800,000

     

160,244

   
     

911,306

   

Energy (2.6%):

 

Cimarex Energy Co.

   

2,925,000

     

74,207

   

Devon Energy Corp. (a)

   

6,300,000

     

56,259

   

Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A

   

6,100,000

     

61,061

   

Valero Energy Corp.

   

2,112,000

     

81,545

   
     

273,072

   

Financials (14.6%):

 

Aflac, Inc.

   

3,850,000

     

130,708

   

Alleghany Corp.

   

430,000

     

235,180

   

American Financial Group, Inc.

   

2,450,000

     

183,603

   

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

   

1,340,000

     

138,971

   

Everest Re Group Ltd. (a)

   

805,000

     

158,649

   

Old Republic International Corp.

   

6,800,000

     

110,704

   

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (a)

   

2,725,000

     

150,176

   

TCF Financial Corp.

   

3,840,000

     

104,486

   

W.R. Berkley Corp.

   

2,850,000

     

171,342

   

Zions Bancorp NA

   

4,520,000

     

145,860

   
     

1,529,679

   

Health Care (6.2%):

 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

   

330,000

     

31,703

   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

   

1,900,000

     

173,033

   

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (b)

   

595,000

     

110,950

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

   

1,575,000

   

$

192,370

   

The Cooper Cos., Inc.

   

440,000

     

140,382

   
     

648,438

   

Industrials (17.4%):

 

AGCO Corp.

   

2,520,000

     

194,116

   

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

   

984,000

     

37,284

   

Hubbell, Inc.

   

1,175,000

     

170,974

   

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

   

1,165,000

     

141,827

   

Landstar System, Inc.

   

1,440,000

     

179,568

   

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

   

610,000

     

62,110

   

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

   

2,000,000

     

135,740

   

Owens Corning, Inc.

   

2,800,000

     

183,316

   

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

   

887,000

     

184,815

   

Republic Services, Inc.

   

940,000

     

82,880

   

Textron, Inc.

   

5,075,000

     

181,685

   

The Toro Co.

   

696,400

     

57,174

   

United Rentals, Inc. (a) (b)

   

629,000

     

112,144

   

Xylem, Inc.

   

1,165,000

     

101,518

   
     

1,825,151

   

Information Technology (13.3%):

 

Amphenol Corp., Class A

   

800,000

     

90,272

   

Coherent, Inc. (b)

   

1,195,000

     

149,542

   

DXC Technology Co.

   

3,685,000

     

67,878

   

Flex Ltd. (b)

   

15,000,000

     

212,250

   

Genpact Ltd.

   

4,575,000

     

157,243

   

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

   

8,500,000

     

73,440

   

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

   

1,425,000

     

118,275

   

MAXIMUS, Inc.

   

2,350,000

     

158,812

   

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

   

770,000

     

121,706

   

Nuance Communications, Inc. (b)

   

2,360,000

     

75,308

   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

   

750,000

     

105,968

   

Zebra Technologies Corp. (b)

   

210,000

     

59,564

   
     

1,390,258

   

Materials (12.4%):

 

AptarGroup, Inc.

   

1,220,000

     

139,190

   

Avery Dennison Corp.

   

1,820,000

     

251,869

   

Corteva, Inc.

   

1,630,600

     

53,777

   

Eastman Chemical Co.

   

2,185,000

     

176,636

   

Packaging Corp. of America (a)

   

1,330,000

     

152,272

   

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

   

1,645,000

     

179,289

   

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

   

5,550,000

     

174,714

   

Westlake Chemical Corp. (a)

   

2,470,000

     

167,021

   
     

1,294,768

   

Real Estate (7.6%):

 

American Homes 4 Rent, Class A

   

4,600,000

     

130,042

   

Americold Realty Trust (a)

   

1,680,000

     

60,866

   

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., Class A

   

4,393,000

     

106,750

   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

   

3,740,000

     

111,340

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Lamar Advertising Co., Class A

   

2,575,000

   

$

159,547

   

National Retail Properties, Inc.

   

3,030,000

     

96,990

   

Public Storage

   

570,000

     

130,570

   
     

796,105

   

Utilities (3.2%):

 

Alliant Energy Corp.

   

3,100,000

     

171,368

   

Xcel Energy, Inc.

   

2,270,000

     

158,968

   
     

330,336

   

Total Common Stocks (Cost $10,052,512)

   

10,291,613

   

Exchange-Traded Funds (1.0%)

 

iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (a)

   

1,305,000

     

106,488

   

Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $82,743)

   

106,488

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned^ (1.0%)

 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.10% (c)

   

2,412,854

     

2,413

   
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (c)
   

32,199,106

     

32,199

   
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (c)
   

16,778,930

     

16,779

   

JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund, Capital Class, 0.07% (c)

   

10,200,973

     

10,201

   
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Prime Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.11% (c)
   

43,169,697

     

43,170

   

Total Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $104,762)

   

104,762

   

Total Investments (Cost $10,240,017) — 100.3%

   

10,502,863

   

Liabilities in excess of other assets — (0.3)%

   

(29,284

)

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

10,473,579

   

^  Purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan.

(a)  All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing security.

(c)  Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2020.

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

PLC — Public Limited Company

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Common Stocks (97.9%)

 

Communication Services (0.7%):

 

The E.W. Scripps Co., Class A (a) (b)

   

3,503,600

   

$

31,813

   

Consumer Discretionary (11.7%):

 

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (b) (c)

   

248,400

     

25,580

   

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

   

694,100

     

60,630

   

Churchill Downs, Inc.

   

283,200

     

42,239

   

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc. (a)

   

2,504,200

     

68,490

   

Helen of Troy Ltd. (c)

   

250,600

     

47,514

   

Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A (b)

   

725,500

     

40,004

   

Murphy USA, Inc. (c)

   

374,000

     

45,736

   

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

   

927,875

     

47,471

   

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

   

715,200

     

25,790

   

Steven Madden Ltd.

   

3,613,800

     

86,767

   

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

   

454,925

     

31,858

   

Visteon Corp. (c)

   

500,600

     

44,879

   
     

566,958

   

Consumer Staples (4.7%):

 

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

   

233,000

     

39,276

   

Edgewell Personal Care Co. (c)

   

1,579,400

     

41,412

   

Ingredion, Inc.

   

442,700

     

31,383

   

Performance Food Group Co. (c)

   

1,163,600

     

39,109

   

Sanderson Farms, Inc. (b)

   

612,988

     

78,444

   
     

229,624

   

Energy (1.1%):

 

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

   

1,842,100

     

18,532

   

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (b) (c)

   

6,040,300

     

14,980

   

PDC Energy, Inc. (c)

   

1,635,898

     

19,499

   
     

53,011

   

Financials (20.0%):

 

American Financial Group, Inc.

   

482,000

     

36,121

   

AMERISAFE, Inc.

   

839,914

     

49,538

   

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

   

851,600

     

51,641

   

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

   

1,440,900

     

40,936

   

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.

   

780,000

     

23,338

   

First American Financial Corp.

   

1,359,000

     

60,598

   

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

   

1,317,800

     

44,687

   

Independent Bank Corp.

   

964,221

     

55,240

   

Kemper Corp.

   

926,000

     

57,097

   

Lakeland Financial Corp.

   

988,450

     

50,539

   

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

   

1,583,875

     

72,526

   

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

   

301,900

     

48,823

   

Renasant Corp. (b)

   

1,940,600

     

55,327

   

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

   

761,100

     

39,623

   

South State Corp.

   

1,183,100

     

72,642

   

State Auto Financial Corp.

   

1,577,277

     

19,464

   

Stewart Information Services Corp.

   

1,292,200

     

54,776

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

UMB Financial Corp.

   

1,240,000

   

$

75,478

   

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.

   

66,000

     

59,950

   
     

968,344

   

Health Care (8.2%):

 

AngioDynamics, Inc. (a) (c)

   

4,201,325

     

43,442

   

Avanos Medical, Inc., Class I (c)

   

1,740,525

     

61,527

   

Cutera, Inc. (a) (c)

   

1,255,700

     

23,770

   

Hanger, Inc. (a) (c)

   

2,242,640

     

39,179

   

ICU Medical, Inc. (c)

   

325,000

     

57,782

   

Magellan Health, Inc. (c)

   

794,300

     

57,404

   

Natus Medical, Inc. (c)

   

1,621,200

     

29,522

   

NuVasive, Inc. (c)

   

925,175

     

41,106

   

Patterson Cos., Inc. (b)

   

1,737,800

     

43,228

   
     

396,960

   

Industrials (24.8%):

 

ABM Industries, Inc.

   

1,481,925

     

51,452

   

Alamo Group, Inc.

   

551,500

     

66,362

   

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

   

1,133,100

     

48,451

   

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

   

1,352,600

     

82,576

   

Astec Industries, Inc. (b)

   

743,000

     

37,744

   

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

   

398,000

     

49,300

   

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

   

886,800

     

30,054

   

Crane Co.

   

1,005,000

     

51,004

   

EMCOR Group, Inc.

   

939,200

     

64,045

   

Encore Wire Corp. (a)

   

1,071,400

     

49,509

   

Forward Air Corp.

   

790,000

     

49,746

   

Hillenbrand, Inc.

   

1,340,004

     

39,195

   

ICF International, Inc.

   

583,100

     

38,129

   

Kennametal, Inc.

   

1,366,200

     

42,352

   

Korn Ferry

   

1,242,400

     

37,508

   

Marten Transport Ltd.

   

3,006,200

     

46,131

   

Mueller Industries, Inc.

   

1,188,275

     

34,377

   

MYR Group, Inc. (c)

   

469,600

     

20,075

   

Saia, Inc. (c)

   

192,125

     

28,369

   

TriMas Corp. (c)

   

1,543,150

     

37,545

   

U.S. Ecology, Inc.

   

906,900

     

27,679

   

UFP Industries, Inc.

   

990,000

     

49,411

   

UniFirst Corp.

   

350,000

     

57,334

   

Valmont Industries, Inc.

   

418,500

     

59,406

   

Viad Corp.

   

1,003,550

     

20,071

   

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

   

479,800

     

53,147

   

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

   

920,000

     

34,978

   
     

1,205,950

   

Information Technology (11.9%):

 

ADTRAN, Inc. (a)

   

2,649,600

     

28,324

   

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (c)

   

522,000

     

35,219

   

Avnet, Inc.

   

1,256,900

     

31,008

   

Fabrinet (c)

   

546,600

     

32,807

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Littelfuse, Inc.

   

280,000

   

$

55,424

   

ManTech International Corp., Class A

   

560,000

     

36,333

   

MAXIMUS, Inc.

   

642,000

     

43,386

   

MicroStrategy, Inc. (c)

   

226,600

     

37,858

   

MKS Instruments, Inc.

   

310,000

     

33,601

   

NETGEAR, Inc. (a) (c)

   

1,783,200

     

54,958

   

Plexus Corp. (c)

   

703,300

     

48,907

   

ScanSource, Inc. (c)

   

1,223,700

     

24,596

   

Sykes Enterprises, Inc. (c)

   

1,890,000

     

64,714

   

Verint Systems, Inc. (c)

   

1,004,000

     

48,714

   
     

575,849

   

Materials (7.3%):

 

Avient Corp.

   

770,200

     

23,930

   

Cabot Corp.

   

1,690,000

     

64,238

   

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

   

473,425

     

29,793

   

Livent Corp. (b) (c)

   

2,095,000

     

22,521

   

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

   

1,093,225

     

59,788

   

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   

910,900

     

31,381

   

Sonoco Products Co.

   

1,195,250

     

58,435

   

Worthington Industries, Inc.

   

1,341,600

     

66,020

   
     

356,106

   

Real Estate (5.1%):

 

Corporate Office Properties Trust

   

1,316,900

     

29,538

   

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

   

988,500

     

39,352

   

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

   

1,500,000

     

41,700

   

Rayonier, Inc.

   

2,336,900

     

59,312

   

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

   

4,473,100

     

33,190

   

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust

   

2,430,000

     

42,476

   
     

245,568

   

Utilities (2.4%):

 

ALLETE, Inc.

   

572,400

     

29,525

   

MGE Energy, Inc.

   

446,100

     

29,005

   

NorthWestern Corp.

   

597,750

     

31,161

   

ONE Gas, Inc.

   

367,600

     

25,379

   
     

115,070

   

Total Common Stocks (Cost $4,642,735)

   

4,745,253

   

Exchange-Traded Funds (1.1%)

 

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (b)

   

500,000

     

51,495

   

Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $57,343)

   

51,495

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund
  Schedule of Portfolio Investments — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Shares)

Security Description

 

Shares

 

Value

 

Collateral for Securities Loaned^ (1.2%)

 

BlackRock Liquidity Funds TempFund, Institutional Class, 0.10% (d)

   

1,392,500

   

$

1,393

   
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (d)
   

18,582,666

     

18,583

   
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Prime Obligations Fund,
Institutional Class, 0.02% (d)
   

9,683,413

     

9,683

   

JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund, Capital Class, 0.07% (d)

   

5,887,159

     

5,887

   
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Prime Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 0.11% (d)
   

24,913,985

     

24,914

   

Total Collateral for Securities Loaned (Cost $60,460)

   

60,460

   

Total Investments (Cost $4,760,538) — 100.2%

   

4,857,208

   

Liabilities in excess of other assets — (0.2)%

   

(11,749

)

 

NET ASSETS — 100.00%

 

$

4,845,459

   

^  Purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan.

(a)  Affiliated security (See Note 8).

(b)  All or a portion of this security is on loan.

(c)  Non-income producing security.

(d)  Rate disclosed is the daily yield on October 31, 2020.

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

    Victory
Sycamore
Established
Value Fund
  Victory
Sycamore
Small Company
Opportunity
Fund
 

Assets:

 

Affiliated investments, at value (Cost $ — and $428,040)

 

$

   

$

339,485

(a)

 
Unaffiliated investments, at value (Cost $10,240,017 and
$4,332,498)
   

10,502,863

(b)

   

4,517,723

(c)

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   

97,055

     

26,702

   

Receivables:

 

Interest and dividends

   

4,781

     

1,185

   

Capital shares issued

   

8,783

     

4,770

   

Investments sold

   

11,067

     

35,939

   

Prepaid expenses

   

204

     

112

   

Total Assets

   

10,624,753

     

4,925,916

   

Liabilities:

 

Payables:

 

Collateral received on loaned securities

   

104,762

     

60,460

   

Investments purchased

   

21,127

     

8,679

   

Capital shares redeemed

   

19,055

     

7,081

   

Accrued expenses and other payables:

 

Investment advisory fees

   

4,157

     

3,229

   

Administration fees

   

568

     

263

   

Custodian fees

   

76

     

37

   

Transfer agent fees

   

677

     

350

   

Compliance fees

   

8

     

4

   

Trustees' fees

   

20

     

10

   
12b-1 fees    

326

     

84

   

Other accrued expenses

   

398

     

260

   

Total Liabilities

   

151,174

     

80,457

   

Net Assets:

 
Capital    

9,752,656

     

4,722,062

   

Total accumulated earnings/(loss)

   

720,923

     

123,397

   

Net Assets

 

$

10,473,579

   

$

4,845,459

   

Net Assets

 

Class A Shares

 

$

1,380,509

   

$

336,083

   

Class C Shares

   

54,271

     

   

Class I Shares

   

3,306,226

     

2,666,852

   

Class R Shares

   

633,244

     

200,617

   

Class R6 Shares

   

4,499,129

     

1,625,853

   

Class Y Shares

   

600,200

     

16,054

   

Total

 

$

10,473,579

   

$

4,845,459

   
Shares (unlimited number of shares authorized with a
par value of $0.001 per share):
 

Class A Shares

   

38,618

     

8,866

   

Class C Shares

   

1,556

     

   

Class I Shares

   

92,435

     

69,450

   

Class R Shares

   

17,975

     

5,706

   

Class R6 Shares

   

125,729

     

42,376

   

Class Y Shares

   

16,782

     

421

   

Total

   

293,095

     

126,819

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)  (continued)

    Victory
Sycamore
Established
Value Fund
  Victory
Sycamore
Small Company
Opportunity
Fund
 
Net asset value, offering (except Class A Shares)
and redemption price per share: (d)
 

Class A Shares

 

$

35.75

   

$

37.91

   

Class C Shares (e)

   

34.89

     

   

Class I Shares

   

35.77

     

38.40

   

Class R Shares

   

35.23

     

35.16

   

Class R6 Shares

   

35.78

     

38.37

   

Class Y Shares

   

35.76

     

38.10

   

Maximum Sales Charge — Class A Shares

   

5.75

%

   

5.75

%

 
Maximum offering price
(100%/(100%-maximum sales charge) of net asset value
adjusted to the nearest cent) per share — Class A Shares
 

$

37.93

   

$

40.22

   

(a)  Includes $83 of securities on loan.

(b)  Includes $103,365 of securities on loan.

(c)  Includes $58,089 of securities on loan.

(d)  Per share amount may not recalculate due to rounding of net assets and/or shares outstanding.

(e)  Redemption price per share varies by the length of time shares are held.

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

  Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended October 31, 2020
 

(Amounts in Thousands)

    Victory
Sycamore
Established
Value Fund
  Victory
Sycamore
Small Company
Opportunity
Fund
 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends from unaffiliated investments

 

$

238,551

   

$

80,939

   

Dividends from affiliated investments

   

     

3,180

   

Interest from unaffiliated investments

   

2,160

     

775

   

Interfund lending

   

46

     

1

   

Securities lending (net of fees)

   

377

     

300

   

Foreign tax withholding

   

     

(132

)

 

Total Income

   

241,134

     

85,063

   

Expenses:

 

Investment advisory fees

   

48,627

     

38,646

   

Administration fees

   

6,519

     

3,087

   

Sub-Administration fees

   

14

     

14

   

12b-1 fees — Class A Shares

   

3,809

     

934

   

12b-1 fees — Class C Shares

   

646

     

   

12b-1 fees — Class R Shares

   

3,463

     

1,148

   

Custodian fees

   

459

     

221

   

Transfer agent fees — Class A Shares

   

1,915

     

595

   

Transfer agent fees — Class C Shares

   

85

     

   

Transfer agent fees — Class I Shares

   

2,015

     

2,981

   

Transfer agent fees — Class R Shares

   

574

     

189

   

Transfer agent fees — Class R6 Shares

   

741

     

38

   

Transfer agent fees — Class Y Shares

   

499

     

49

   

Trustees' fees

   

877

     

417

   

Compliance fees

   

92

     

44

   

Legal and audit fees

   

518

     

248

   

State registration and filing fees

   

288

     

138

   

Other expenses

   

1,124

     

741

   

Total Expenses

   

72,265

     

49,490

   

Net Investment Income (Loss)

   

168,869

     

35,573

   

Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses) from Investments:

 

Net realized gains (losses) from affiliated investment securities

   

     

(9,238

)

 

Net realized gains (losses) from unaffiliated investment securities

   

591,933

     

22,963

   

Net realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions

   

     

18,032

   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on affiliated
investment securities
   

     

(50,359

)

 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on unaffiliated
investment securities
   

(1,316,124

)

   

(629,662

)

 

Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(724,191

)

   

(648,264

)

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

(555,322

)

 

$

(612,691

)

 

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Change in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)

    Victory Sycamore
Established
Value Fund
  Victory Sycamore
Small Company
Opportunity Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

From Investment Activities:

 

Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

168,869

   

$

138,347

   

$

35,573

   

$

40,419

   
Net realized gains (losses) from
investments
   

591,933

     

553,734

     

31,757

     

255,811

   
Net change in unrealized appreciation/
depreciation on investments
   

(1,316,124

)

   

547,492

     

(680,021

)

   

318,608

   
Change in net assets resulting from
operations
   

(555,322

)

   

1,239,573

     

(612,691

)

   

614,838

   

Distributions to Shareholders:

 

Class A Shares

   

(103,792

)

   

(169,100

)

   

(22,491

)

   

(53,953

)

 

Class C Shares

   

(4,182

)

   

(7,200

)

   

     

   

Class I Shares

   

(218,171

)

   

(316,124

)

   

(243,950

)

   

(475,137

)

 

Class R Shares

   

(46,556

)

   

(76,258

)

   

(14,387

)

   

(33,313

)

 

Class R6 Shares

   

(308,392

)

   

(354,635

)

   

(15,900

)

   

(23,009

)

 

Class Y Shares

   

(42,591

)

   

(43,476

)

   

(1,835

)

   

(3,713

)

 
Change in net assets resulting from
distributions to shareholders
   

(723,684

)

   

(966,793

)

   

(298,563

)

   

(589,125

)

 
Change in net assets resulting from capital
transactions
   

124,104

     

580,139

     

133,993

     

468,542

   

Change in net assets

   

(1,154,902

)

   

852,919

     

(777,261

)

   

494,255

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of period

   

11,628,481

     

10,775,562

     

5,622,720

     

5,128,465

   

End of period

 

$

10,473,579

   

$

11,628,481

   

$

4,845,459

   

$

5,622,720

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Change in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  (continued)

    Victory Sycamore
Established
Value Fund
  Victory Sycamore
Small Company
Opportunity Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

Capital Transactions:

 

Class A Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

323,380

   

$

354,106

   

$

93,340

   

$

96,031

   

Distributions reinvested

   

87,261

     

140,929

     

18,989

     

45,327

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(638,669

)

   

(739,328

)

   

(155,298

)

   

(174,978

)

 

Total Class A Shares

 

$

(228,028

)

 

$

(244,293

)

 

$

(42,969

)

 

$

(33,620

)

 

Class C Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

1,281

   

$

3,767

   

$

   

$

   

Distributions reinvested

   

3,900

     

6,686

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(20,288

)

   

(22,418

)

   

     

   

Total Class C Shares

 

$

(15,107

)

 

$

(11,965

)

 

$

   

$

   

Class I Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

1,126,708

   

$

880,254

   

$

1,115,785

   

$

911,034

   

Distributions reinvested

   

186,353

     

273,354

     

227,267

     

434,644

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(1,094,095

)

   

(1,206,721

)

   

(2,509,736

)

   

(913,187

)

 

Total Class I Shares

 

$

218,966

   

$

(53,113

)

 

$

(1,166,684

)

 

$

432,491

   

Class R Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

102,944

   

$

119,414

   

$

43,209

   

$

40,972

   

Distributions reinvested

   

45,322

     

73,094

     

13,958

     

31,790

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(246,422

)

   

(279,535

)

   

(89,785

)

   

(77,878

)

 

Total Class R Shares

 

$

(98,156

)

 

$

(87,027

)

 

$

(32,618

)

 

$

(5,116

)

 

Class R6 Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

1,467,343

   

$

1,274,143

   

$

1,529,209

   

$

102,798

   

Distributions reinvested

   

301,095

     

345,033

     

15,321

     

22,339

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(1,544,569

)

   

(829,351

)

   

(158,934

)

   

(49,049

)

 

Total Class R6 Shares

 

$

223,869

   

$

789,825

   

$

1,385,596

   

$

76,088

   

Class Y Shares

 

Proceeds from shares issued

 

$

286,306

   

$

333,916

   

$

10,492

   

$

7,131

   

Distributions reinvested

   

38,649

     

37,685

     

831

     

1,272

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(302,395

)

   

(184,889

)

   

(20,655

)

   

(9,704

)

 

Total Class Y Shares

 

$

22,560

   

$

186,712

   

$

(9,332

)

 

$

(1,301

)

 
Change in net assets resulting from
capital transactions
 

$

124,104

   

$

580,139

   

$

133,993

   

$

468,542

   

(continues on next page)

See notes to financial statements.


25



Victory Portfolios

 

Statements of Change in Net Assets

 

(Amounts in Thousands)  (continued)

    Victory Sycamore
Established
Value Fund
  Victory Sycamore
Small Company
Opportunity Fund
 
    Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2020
  Year
Ended
October 31,
2019
 

Share Transactions:

 

Class A Shares

 

Issued

   

9,415

     

9,514

     

2,491

     

2,275

   

Reinvested

   

2,275

     

4,199

     

420

     

1,215

   

Redeemed

   

(18,025

)

   

(19,577

)

   

(4,039

)

   

(4,096

)

 

Total Class A Shares

   

(6,335

)

   

(5,864

)

   

(1,128

)

   

(606

)

 

Class C Shares

 

Issued

   

37

     

105

     

     

   

Reinvested

   

102

     

206

     

     

   

Redeemed

   

(602

)

   

(621

)

   

     

   

Total Class C Shares

   

(463

)

   

(310

)

   

     

   

Class I Shares

 

Issued

   

32,071

     

23,417

     

29,815

     

21,227

   

Reinvested

   

4,896

     

8,111

     

4,969

     

11,502

   

Redeemed

   

(31,823

)

   

(32,973

)

   

(65,620

)

   

(21,333

)

 

Total Class I Shares

   

5,144

     

(1,445

)

   

(30,836

)

   

11,396

   

Class R Shares

 

Issued

   

3,001

     

3,186

     

1,236

     

1,036

   

Reinvested

   

1,194

     

2,212

     

333

     

915

   

Redeemed

   

(7,057

)

   

(7,552

)

   

(2,499

)

   

(1,957

)

 

Total Class R Shares

   

(2,862

)

   

(2,154

)

   

(930

)

   

(6

)

 

Class R6 Shares

 

Issued

   

42,781

     

33,711

     

40,067

     

2,402

   

Reinvested

   

7,945

     

10,212

     

335

     

592

   

Redeemed

   

(43,689

)

   

(21,871

)

   

(4,097

)

   

(1,136

)

 

Total Class R6 Shares

   

7,037

     

22,052

     

36,305

     

1,858

   

Class Y Shares

 

Issued

   

8,117

     

8,883

     

256

     

172

   

Reinvested

   

1,018

     

1,114

     

18

     

34

   

Redeemed

   

(8,786

)

   

(4,909

)

   

(536

)

   

(230

)

 

Total Class Y Shares

   

349

     

5,088

     

(262

)

   

(24

)

 

Change in Shares

   

2,870

     

17,367

     

3,149

     

12,618

   

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

 

Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

     

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net
Investment
Income
  Net Realized
Gains from
Investments
 

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

40.09

     

0.48

     

(2.44

)

   

(1.96

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(1.90

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

39.52

     

0.40

     

3.61

     

4.01

     

(0.39

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

40.01

     

0.35

     

0.48

     

0.83

     

(0.33

)

   

(0.99

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

33.82

     

0.22

     

6.53

     

6.75

     

(0.21

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

35.55

     

0.23

     

1.50

     

1.73

     

(0.22

)

   

(3.24

)

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

39.16

     

0.20

     

(2.35

)

   

(2.15

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(1.90

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

38.69

     

0.11

     

3.53

     

3.64

     

(0.12

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

39.22

     

0.03

     

0.46

     

0.49

     

(0.03

)

   

(0.99

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

33.26

     

(0.09

)

   

6.44

     

6.35

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.35

)

 
3/1/16(e) through
10/31/16
 

$

29.08

     

(0.09

)

   

4.37

     

4.28

     

(0.10

)

   

   

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

40.12

     

0.59

     

(2.45

)

   

(1.86

)

   

(0.59

)

   

(1.90

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

39.55

     

0.52

     

3.62

     

4.14

     

(0.52

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

40.04

     

0.47

     

0.48

     

0.95

     

(0.45

)

   

(0.99

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

33.83

     

0.32

     

6.56

     

6.88

     

(0.32

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

35.56

     

0.30

     

1.52

     

1.82

     

(0.31

)

   

(3.24

)

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

39.54

     

0.40

     

(2.40

)

   

(2.00

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(1.90

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

39.03

     

0.31

     

3.57

     

3.88

     

(0.32

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

39.54

     

0.26

     

0.48

     

0.74

     

(0.26

)

   

(0.99

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

33.43

     

0.14

     

6.46

     

6.60

     

(0.14

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

35.18

     

0.17

     

1.48

     

1.65

     

(0.16

)

   

(3.24

)

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

40.13

     

0.60

     

(2.45

)

   

(1.85

)

   

(0.60

)

   

(1.90

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

39.55

     

0.52

     

3.63

     

4.15

     

(0.52

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

40.05

     

0.49

     

0.48

     

0.97

     

(0.48

)

   

(0.99

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

33.85

     

0.35

     

6.54

     

6.89

     

(0.34

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

35.56

     

0.31

     

1.55

     

1.86

     

(0.33

)

   

(3.24

)

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

40.11

     

0.58

     

(2.45

)

   

(1.87

)

   

(0.58

)

   

(1.90

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

39.54

     

0.50

     

3.63

     

4.13

     

(0.51

)

   

(3.05

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

40.04

     

0.46

     

0.48

     

0.94

     

(0.45

)

   

(0.99

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

33.83

     

0.31

     

6.57

     

6.88

     

(0.32

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

35.56

     

0.28

     

1.53

     

1.81

     

(0.30

)

   

(3.24

)

 

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

(e)  Commencement of operations.

See notes to financial statements.


28



Victory Portfolios

  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)(b)
  Net
Expenses(c)
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(c)
  Gross
Expenses(c)
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(b)(d)
 

Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.38

)

 

$

35.75

     

(5.22

)%

   

0.92

%

   

1.34

%

   

0.92

%

 

$

1,380,509

     

44

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(3.44

)

 

$

40.09

     

11.96

%

   

0.92

%

   

1.06

%

   

0.92

%

 

$

1,802,034

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(1.32

)

 

$

39.52

     

2.01

%

   

0.89

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.89

%

 

$

2,008,143

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.56

)

 

$

40.01

     

20.12

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.58

%

   

0.90

%

 

$

2,386,049

     

32

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.46

)

 

$

33.82

     

5.80

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.95

%

 

$

1,735,974

     

40

%

 

Class C

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.12

)

 

$

34.89

     

(5.93

)%

   

1.69

%

   

0.58

%

   

1.69

%

 

$

54,271

     

44

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(3.17

)

 

$

39.16

     

11.10

%

   

1.68

%

   

0.30

%

   

1.68

%

 

$

79,066

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(1.02

)

 

$

38.69

     

1.19

%

   

1.68

%

   

0.07

%

   

1.68

%

 

$

90,128

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.39

)

 

$

39.22

     

19.20

%

   

1.70

%

   

(0.24

)%

   

1.70

%

 

$

101,506

     

32

%

 
3/1/16(e) through
10/31/16
   

(0.10

)

 

$

33.26

     

14.75

%

   

1.80

%

   

(0.40

)%

   

1.80

%

 

$

25,146

     

40

%

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.49

)

 

$

35.77

     

(4.92

)%

   

0.60

%

   

1.64

%

   

0.60

%

 

$

3,306,226

     

44

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(3.57

)

 

$

40.12

     

12.31

%

   

0.60

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.60

%

 

$

3,501,630

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(1.44

)

 

$

39.55

     

2.30

%

   

0.59

%

   

1.14

%

   

0.59

%

 

$

3,509,093

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.67

)

 

$

40.04

     

20.50

%

   

0.62

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.62

%

 

$

5,263,053

     

32

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.55

)

 

$

33.83

     

6.08

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.69

%

 

$

2,590,122

     

40

%

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.31

)

 

$

35.23

     

(5.41

)%

   

1.12

%

   

1.14

%

   

1.12

%

 

$

633,244

     

44

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(3.37

)

 

$

39.54

     

11.72

%

   

1.13

%

   

0.84

%

   

1.13

%

 

$

823,796

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(1.25

)

 

$

39.03

     

1.80

%

   

1.10

%

   

0.65

%

   

1.10

%

 

$

897,277

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.49

)

 

$

39.54

     

19.89

%

   

1.10

%

   

0.38

%

   

1.10

%

 

$

1,005,561

     

32

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.40

)

 

$

33.43

     

5.60

%

   

1.13

%

   

0.54

%

   

1.13

%

 

$

784,442

     

40

%

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.50

)

 

$

35.78

     

(4.89

)%

   

0.57

%

   

1.68

%

   

0.57

%

 

$

4,499,129

     

44

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(3.57

)

 

$

40.13

     

12.35

%

   

0.58

%

   

1.38

%

   

0.58

%

 

$

4,762,844

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(1.47

)

 

$

39.55

     

2.34

%

   

0.57

%

   

1.19

%

   

0.57

%

 

$

3,822,378

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.69

)

 

$

40.05

     

20.54

%

   

0.54

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.54

%

 

$

1,314,843

     

32

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.57

)

 

$

33.85

     

6.20

%

   

0.59

%

   

0.93

%

   

0.59

%

 

$

458,750

     

40

%

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.48

)

 

$

35.76

     

(4.92

)%

   

0.63

%

   

1.63

%

   

0.63

%

 

$

600,200

     

44

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(3.56

)

 

$

40.11

     

12.28

%

   

0.63

%

   

1.32

%

   

0.63

%

 

$

659,111

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(1.44

)

 

$

39.54

     

2.27

%

   

0.62

%

   

1.13

%

   

0.62

%

 

$

448,543

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(0.67

)

 

$

40.04

     

20.51

%

   

0.60

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.60

%

 

$

487,044

     

32

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.54

)

 

$

33.83

     

6.03

%

   

0.72

%

   

0.85

%

   

0.72

%

 

$

50,765

     

40

%

 

See notes to financial statements.


29



Victory Portfolios

 

Financial Highlights

 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

     

Investment Activities

  Distributions to
Shareholders From
 
    Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(a)
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Investments
  Total from
Investment
Activities
  Net
Investment
Income
  Net Realized
Gains from
Investments
 

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

45.16

     

0.17

     

(5.14

)

   

(4.97

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(2.08

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

45.91

     

0.22

     

4.22

     

4.44

     

(0.10

)

   

(5.09

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

48.23

     

0.22

     

(0.09

)

   

0.13

     

(0.21

)

   

(2.24

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

39.74

     

0.11

     

10.44

     

10.55

     

(0.12

)

   

(1.94

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

40.01

     

0.10

     

3.05

     

3.15

     

(0.05

)

   

(3.37

)

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

45.71

     

0.31

     

(5.20

)

   

(4.89

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(2.08

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

46.43

     

0.35

     

4.28

     

4.63

     

(0.26

)

   

(5.09

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

48.75

     

0.37

     

(0.09

)

   

0.28

     

(0.36

)

   

(2.24

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

40.12

     

0.25

     

10.55

     

10.80

     

(0.23

)

   

(1.94

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

40.37

     

0.21

     

3.08

     

3.29

     

(0.17

)

   

(3.37

)

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

42.05

     

0.09

     

(4.76

)

   

(4.67

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(2.08

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

43.13

     

0.13

     

3.91

     

4.04

     

(0.03

)

   

(5.09

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

45.47

     

0.10

     

(0.08

)

   

0.02

     

(0.12

)

   

(2.24

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

37.59

     

0.01

     

9.86

     

9.87

     

(0.05

)

   

(1.94

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

38.06

     

0.02

     

2.88

     

2.90

     

     

(3.37

)

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

45.66

     

0.19

     

(5.03

)

   

(4.84

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(2.08

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

46.38

     

0.36

     

4.28

     

4.64

     

(0.27

)

   

(5.09

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

48.69

     

0.30

     

(e)

   

0.30

     

(0.37

)

   

(2.24

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

40.08

     

0.21

     

10.58

     

10.79

     

(0.24

)

   

(1.94

)

 
12/15/15(f) through
10/31/16
 

$

38.97

     

0.13

     

4.54

     

4.67

     

(0.19

)

   

(3.37

)

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

 

$

45.39

     

0.24

     

(5.16

)

   

(4.92

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(2.08

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

 

$

46.13

     

0.30

     

4.24

     

4.54

     

(0.19

)

   

(5.09

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

 

$

48.33

     

0.29

     

(0.09

)

   

0.20

     

(0.16

)

   

(2.24

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

 

$

39.84

     

0.20

     

10.40

     

10.60

     

(0.17

)

   

(1.94

)

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

 

$

40.10

     

0.13

     

3.07

     

3.20

     

(0.09

)

   

(3.37

)

 

(a)  Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average daily shares method.

(b)  Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(c)  Annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)  Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued.

(e)  Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(f)  Commencement of operations.

See notes to financial statements.


30



Victory Portfolios

  Financial Highlights — continued  

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

       

Ratios to Average Net Assets

 

Supplemental Data

 
    Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
  Total
Return
(Excludes
Sales
Charge)(b)
  Net
Expenses(c)
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)(c)
  Gross
Expenses(c)
  Net Assets,
End of
Period
(000's)
  Portfolio
Turnover(b)(d)
 

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Class A

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.28

)

 

$

37.91

     

(11.80

)%

   

1.26

%

   

0.43

%

   

1.26

%

 

$

336,083

     

37

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(5.19

)

 

$

45.16

     

12.10

%

   

1.25

%

   

0.51

%

   

1.25

%

 

$

451,310

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(2.45

)

 

$

45.91

     

0.17

%

   

1.22

%

   

0.46

%

   

1.22

%

 

$

486,622

     

43

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(2.06

)

 

$

48.23

     

27.02

%

   

1.23

%

   

0.25

%

   

1.23

%

 

$

603,851

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.42

)

 

$

39.74

     

8.66

%

   

1.26

%

   

0.25

%

   

1.26

%

 

$

529,545

     

59

%

 

Class I

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.42

)

 

$

38.40

     

(11.51

)%

   

0.93

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.93

%

 

$

2,666,852

     

37

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(5.35

)

 

$

45.71

     

12.49

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.92

%

 

$

4,584,086

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(2.60

)

 

$

46.43

     

0.49

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.88

%

 

$

4,127,411

     

43

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(2.17

)

 

$

48.75

     

27.44

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.56

%

   

0.90

%

 

$

4,003,419

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.54

)

 

$

40.12

     

8.99

%

   

0.96

%

   

0.56

%

   

0.96

%

 

$

2,428,803

     

59

%

 

Class R

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.22

)

 

$

35.16

     

(11.94

)%

   

1.44

%

   

0.25

%

   

1.44

%

 

$

200,617

     

37

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(5.12

)

 

$

42.05

     

11.89

%

   

1.44

%

   

0.32

%

   

1.44

%

 

$

279,090

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(2.36

)

 

$

43.13

     

(0.06

)%

   

1.44

%

   

0.23

%

   

1.44

%

 

$

286,480

     

43

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(1.99

)

 

$

45.47

     

26.73

%

   

1.45

%

   

0.03

%

   

1.45

%

 

$

333,944

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.37

)

 

$

37.59

     

8.42

%

   

1.48

%

   

0.05

%

   

1.48

%

 

$

302,652

     

59

%

 

Class R6

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.45

)

 

$

38.37

     

(11.43

)%

   

0.86

%

   

0.48

%

   

0.86

%

 

$

1,625,853

     

37

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(5.36

)

 

$

45.66

     

12.52

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.87

%

 

$

277,218

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(2.61

)

 

$

46.38

     

0.52

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.62

%

   

0.87

%

 

$

195,360

     

43

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(2.18

)

 

$

48.69

     

27.44

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.46

%

   

0.90

%

 

$

85,307

     

36

%

 
12/15/15(f) through
10/31/16
   

(3.56

)

 

$

40.08

     

12.86

%

   

0.98

%

   

0.39

%

   

1.12

%

 

$

21,044

     

59

%

 

Class Y

 

Year Ended 10/31/20

   

(2.37

)

 

$

38.10

     

(11.65

)%

   

1.08

%

   

0.62

%

   

1.08

%

 

$

16,054

     

37

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/19

   

(5.28

)

 

$

45.39

     

12.31

%

   

1.07

%

   

0.69

%

   

1.07

%

 

$

31,016

     

34

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/18

   

(2.40

)

 

$

46.13

     

0.33

%

   

1.06

%

   

0.61

%

   

1.06

%

 

$

32,592

     

43

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/17

   

(2.11

)

 

$

48.33

     

27.10

%

   

1.15

%

   

0.45

%

   

1.25

%

 

$

35,416

     

36

%

 

Year Ended 10/31/16

   

(3.46

)

 

$

39.84

     

8.79

%

   

1.15

%

   

0.34

%

   

1.39

%

 

$

141,097

     

59

%

 

See notes to financial statements.


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Victory Portfolios

  Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2020
 

1. Organization:

Victory Portfolios (the "Trust") was organized on December 6, 1995 as a Delaware statutory trust as a successor to a company named "The Victory Portfolios," which was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on February 5, 1986. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end investment company. The Trust is comprised of 42 funds and is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares, which are units of beneficial interest with a par value of $0.001 per share. Each Fund is classified as diversified under the 1940 Act.

The accompanying financial statements are those of the following two Funds (collectively, the "Funds" and individually, a "Fund"):

Funds (Legal Name)

 

Funds (Short Name)*

  Investment Share
Classes Offered
 
Victory Sycamore Established
Value Fund
 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

Class A, C, I, R, R6 and Y

 
Victory Sycamore Small Company
Opportunity Fund
  Sycamore Small Company
Opportunity Fund
 

Class A, I, R, R6 and Y

 

*  The Funds are generally closed to new investors. The Funds will continue to be available for investment (by direct purchase or exchange) by only: existing shareholders, investors that purchase shares through certain intermediaries, retirement plans that purchase shares through certain record keepers, and current and retired Fund trustees, officers, employees of Victory Capital Management Inc. and affiliated providers, and their family members.

Each class of shares of a Fund has substantially identical rights and privileges except with respect to sales charges, fees paid under distribution plans, expenses allocable exclusively to each class of shares, voting rights on matters solely affecting a single class of shares, and the exchange privilege of each class of shares.

Under the Trust's organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with their vendors and others that provide for general indemnifications. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds. However, based on experience, the Funds expect that risk of loss to be remote.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Funds follow the specialized accounting and reporting requirements under GAAP that are applicable to investment companies.

Investment Valuation:

The Funds record investments at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.


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The valuation techniques described below maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in determining fair value. The inputs used for valuing the Funds' investments are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

• Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

• Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities or interest rates applicable to those securities, etc.)

• Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds' own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuation techniques are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with entering into those investments.

Portfolio securities listed or traded on securities exchanges, including Exchange-Traded Funds ("ETFs"), American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Rights, are valued at the closing price on the exchange or system where the security is principally traded, if available, or at the Nasdaq Official Closing Price. If there have been no sales for that day on the exchange or system, then a security is valued at the last available bid quotation on the exchange or system where the security is principally traded. In each of these situations, valuations are typically categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value. These valuations are typically categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

Investments for which there are no such quotations, or for which quotations do not appear reliable, are valued at fair value in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Board"). These valuations are typically categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, based on the observability of inputs used to determine the fair value.

A summary of the valuations as of October 31, 2020, based upon the three levels defined above, is included in the table below while the breakdown, by category, of investments is disclosed on the Schedules of Portfolio Investments (amounts in thousands).

   

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

Common Stocks

 

$

10,291,613

   

$

   

$

   

$

10,291,613

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

106,488

     

     

     

106,488

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned

   

104,762

     

     

     

104,762

   

Total

 

$

10,502,863

   

$

   

$

   

$

10,502,863

   

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Common Stocks

 

$

4,745,253

   

$

   

$

   

$

4,745,253

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

51,495

     

     

     

51,495

   

Collateral for Securities Loaned

   

60,460

     

     

     

60,460

   

Total

 

$

4,857,208

   

$

   

$

   

$

4,857,208

   

For the year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of the Level 3 fair value hierarchy.

Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs"):

The Funds may invest in REITs, which report information on the source of their distributions annually. REITs are pooled investment vehicles that invest primarily in income producing real estate or real estate related loans or interests (such as mortgages). Certain distributions received from REITs during the year are recorded as realized gains or return of capital as estimated by the Funds or when such information becomes known.


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October 31, 2020
 

Investment Companies:

Exchange-Traded Funds:

The Funds may invest in ETFs, the shares of which are bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a portfolio of securities designed to track the performance and dividend yield of a particular domestic or foreign market index. A Fund may purchase shares of an ETF to temporarily gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market while awaiting purchase of underlying securities. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although the lack of liquidity of an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.

Open-End Funds:

The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end investment companies. These investment companies value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value by the methods established by the board of directors of the underlying funds.

Investment Transactions and Related Income:

Changes in holdings of investments are accounted for no later than one business day following the trade date. For financial reporting purposes, however, investment transactions are accounted for on trade date on the last business day of the reporting period. Interest income is determined on the basis of coupon interest accrued using the effective interest method which adjusts, where applicable, the amortization of premiums or accretion of discounts. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Gains or losses realized on sales of securities are recorded on the identified cost basis.

Withholding taxes on interest, dividends and gains as a result of certain investments in ADRs by the Funds have been provided for in accordance with each investment's applicable country's tax rules and rates.

Securities Lending:

The Trust has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement ("MSLA") with Citibank, N.A. ("Citibank" or the "Agent"). Under the terms of the MSLA, the Funds may lend securities to certain broker-dealers and banks in exchange for collateral in the amount of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned or at least 105% of the value of non-U.S. securities loaned, marked-to-market daily. Any collateral shortfalls associated with increases in the valuation of the securities loaned are adjusted the next business day. The collateral can be received in the form of cash collateral and/or non-cash collateral. Non-cash collateral can include U.S. Government Securities, letters of credit and certificates of deposit. The cash collateral is invested in short-term instruments or cash equivalents, primarily open-end investment companies, as noted on the Funds' Schedules of Portfolio Investments. The Trust does not have effective control of the non-cash collateral and therefore it is not disclosed on the Funds' Schedules of Portfolio Investments. During the time portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower will pay the Funds any dividends or interest paid on such securities plus any fee negotiated between the parties to the lending agreement. The Funds also earn a return from the collateral. The Funds pay the Agent various fees in connection with the investment of cash collateral and fees based on the investment income received from securities lending activities. Securities lending income (net of these fees) is disclosed on the Statements of Operations. Although risk is mitigated by the collateral, the Funds could experience a delay in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return them.

Securities lending transactions are entered into by a Fund under the MSLA, which permits the Fund, under certain circumstances such as an event of default, to offset amounts payable by the Fund to the same counterparty against amounts receivable from the counterparty to create a net payment due to or from the Fund.


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October 31, 2020
 

The following table (amounts in thousands) is a summary of the Funds' securities lending transactions which are subject to offset under the MSLA as of October 31, 2020. These transactions are accounted for as secured borrowings with an overnight and continuous contractual maturity for cash collateral and greater than overnight and continuous contractual maturity for non-cash collateral.

    Gross
Amount of
Recognized
Assets
(Value of
  Value of
Cash
  Value of Non-cash Collateral
Received by Maturity
     
    Securities
on Loan)
  Collateral
Received*
 

<30 Days

  Between
30 & 90 Days
 

>90 Days

 

Net Amount

 
Sycamore Established
Value Fund
 

$

103,365

   

$

103,365

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

$

   
Sycamore Small Company
Opportunity Fund
   

58,172

     

58,172

     

     

     

     

   

*  Collateral received in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund is disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Federal Income Taxes:

It is the policy of each Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions available to certain investment companies, as defined in applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code, and to make distributions of net investment income and net realized gains sufficient to relieve it from all, or substantially all, federal income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the financial statements. The Funds have a tax year end of October 31.

Management of the Funds has reviewed tax positions taken in tax years that remain subject to examination by all major tax jurisdictions, including federal (i.e., the last four tax years, which includes the current fiscal tax year end). Management believes that there is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions taken.

Allocations:

Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to the Fund, while expenses which are attributable to more than one fund in the Trust, or jointly with an affiliated trust, are allocated among the respective funds in the Trust and/or affiliated trust based upon net assets or another appropriate basis.

Income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses such as transfer agent fees, state registration fees, printing fees and 12b-1 fees), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets on the date income is earned or expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are incurred.

3. Purchases and Sales of Securities:

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding securities maturing less than one year from acquisition) and purchases and sales of in-kind transactions for the year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows


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  Notes to Financial Statements — continued
October 31, 2020
 

(amounts in thousands). Any realized gains or losses from in-kind redemptions are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Net realized gains (losses) from in-kind redemptions.

    Excluding
U.S. Government
Securities
  Associated
with In-Kind
Transactions
 
   

Purchases

 

Sales

 

Purchases

 

Sales

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

$

4,605,795

   

$

4,711,653

   

$

   

$

   
Sycamore Small Company
Opportunity Fund
   

1,949,208

     

1,853,737

     

     

62,220

   

4. Fees and Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties:

Investment advisory services are provided to the Funds by Victory Capital Management Inc. ("VCM" or the "Adviser"), a New York corporation registered as an investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Adviser is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded Delaware corporation and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of Victory Capital Operating, LLC. Amounts incurred and paid to VCM for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Investment advisory fees.

Under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is entitled to receive fees based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund. The rates at which the Adviser is paid by each Fund are included in the table below. The Adviser may use its resources to assist with the Funds' distribution and marketing expenses.

   

Tier Rate

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

Up to $100 million

   

0.65

%

 

$100 million — $200 million

   

0.55

%

 

Over $200 million

   

0.45

%

 

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Up to $500 million

   

0.85

%

 

Over $500 million

   

0.75

%

 

VCM also serves as the Funds' administrator and fund accountant. Under an Administration and Fund Accounting Agreement, VCM is paid for its services an annual fee at a rate of 0.08% of the first $15 billion in average daily net assets of the Trust, Victory Variable Insurance Funds and Victory Portfolios II (collectively, the "Victory Funds Complex"), 0.05% of the average daily net assets above $15 billion to $30 billion of the Victory Funds Complex and 0.04% of the average daily net assets over $30 billion of the Victory Funds Complex. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Administration fees.

Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc. ("Citi"), an affiliate of Citibank, acts as sub-administrator and sub-fund accountant to the Funds pursuant to a Sub-Administration and Sub-Fund Accounting Services Agreement between VCM and Citi. VCM pays Citi a fee for providing these services. The Trust reimburses VCM and Citi for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in providing these services and certain other expenses specifically allocated to the Funds. These costs and reimbursements for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Sub-Administration fees.

Citibank serves as the Funds' custodian. The Funds pay Citibank a fee for providing these services. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Custodian fees.

FIS Investor Services, LLC ("FIS") serves as the Funds' transfer agent. Under the Transfer Agent Agreement, the Trust pays FIS a fee for its services and reimburses FIS for all of their reasonable out-of-pocket


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October 31, 2020
 

expenses incurred in providing these services. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") is an employee of the Adviser, which pays the compensation of the CCO and his support staff. The Trust has entered into an Agreement to provide compliance services with the Adviser, pursuant to which the Adviser furnishes its compliance personnel, including the services of the CCO, and other resources reasonably necessary to provide the Trust with compliance oversight services related to the design, administration and oversight of a compliance program for the Trust in accordance with Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act. The Funds in the Victory Funds Complex, in aggregate, compensate the Adviser for these services. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Compliance fees.

Sidley Austin LLP provides legal services to the Trust.

Victory Capital Services, Inc. (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as distributor for the continuous offering of the shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement between the Distributor and the Trust. Effective June 30, 2020, the Distributor's name was changed from Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. Amounts incurred for the year ended October 31, 2020, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as 12b-1 fees.

Pursuant to the Distribution and Service Plans adopted in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Distributor may receive a monthly distribution and service fee, at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A Shares, at an annual rate of up to 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R Shares of the Funds, and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C Shares of the Funds. The distribution and service fees paid to the Distributor may be used by the Distributor to pay for activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class A, Class R or Class C Shares of the Funds.

In addition, the Distributor is entitled to receive commissions on sales of the Class A Shares of the Funds. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Distributor received approximately $21 thousand from commissions earned on sales of Class A Shares of the Funds.

The Adviser has entered into expense limitation agreements with certain Funds. Under the terms of the agreements, the Adviser has agreed to waive fees or reimburse certain expenses to the extent that ordinary operating expenses incurred by certain classes of a Fund in any fiscal year exceed the expense limit for such classes of the Fund. Such excess amounts will be the liability of the Adviser. Interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, other expenditures which are capitalized in accordance with GAAP, and other extraordinary expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of a Fund's business are excluded from the expense limits. As of October 31, 2020, the expense limits (excluding voluntary waivers) are as follows:

   

In effect November 1, 2019 until February 28, 2021

 
    Class A
Shares
  Class C
Shares
  Class I
Shares
  Class R
Shares
  Class R6
Shares
  Class Y
Shares
 
Sycamore Established
Value Fund
   

N/A

     

1.84

%

   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

   
Sycamore Small Company
Opportunity Fund
   

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

N/A

     

1.15

%

 

The Funds have agreed to repay fees and expenses that were waived or reimbursed by the Adviser for a period up to three fiscal years after such waiver or reimbursement was made to the extent such payments or repayments would not cause the expenses of a class to exceed the original expense limitation in place at the time of the waiver or reimbursement or any expense limitation agreement in place at the time of repayment. Amounts repaid to the Adviser during the year, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Operations as Recoupment of prior expenses waived/reimbursed by Adviser. As of October 31, 2020, the Funds had no amounts available to be repaid to the Adviser. The Funds have not recorded any amounts available to be repaid as a liability due to an assessment that such repayment is not probable at October 31, 2020.


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  Notes to Financial Statements — continued
October 31, 2020
 

The Adviser may voluntarily waive or reimburse additional fees to assist the Funds in maintaining competitive expense ratios. Voluntary waivers and reimbursements applicable to the Funds are not available to be recouped at a future time. There were no voluntary waivers or reimbursements for the year ended October 31, 2020.

Certain officers and/or interested trustees of the Funds are also officers and/or employees of the Adviser, Administrator, Fund Accountant, Sub-Administrator, Sub-Fund Accountant, Custodian, and Legal Counsel.

5. Risks:

Each Fund may be subject to other risks in addition to these identified risks.

An investment in the Funds' shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Funds, some of which will be traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter markets. The value of the securities in which the Funds invest, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. The value of the securities in which the Funds invest may affect the value of the Funds' shares. An investment in the Funds' shares at any point in time may be worth less than the original investment, even after taking into account the reinvestment of the Funds' distributions.

The Funds will be subject to credit risk with respect to the amount each expects to receive from counterparties for financial instruments entered into by the Funds. The Funds may be negatively impacted if a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties. The Funds may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding and the Funds may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances. The Funds typically enter into transactions with counterparties whose credit ratings are investment grade, as determined by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or, if unrated, judged by the Adviser to be of comparable quality.

An outbreak of disease called COVID-19 has spread internationally. The transmission of COVID-19 and efforts to contain its spread have resulted in international, national and local border closings and other significant travel restrictions and disruptions, significant disruptions to business operations, supply chains and consumer activity, significant challenges in healthcare service preparation and delivery, quarantines and general concern and uncertainty. These negative impacts have caused significant volatility and declines in global financial markets, which have caused losses for Fund investors during and subsequent to period end. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may last for an extended period of time, and could result in a substantial economic downturn or recession. Public health crises may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, economic, market and financial risks. The extent of the impact to the financial performance of the Funds' investments will depend on future developments, including (i) the duration and spread of the outbreak, (ii) the restrictions and advisories, (iii) the effects on the financial markets, and (iv) the effects on the economy overall, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

6. Borrowing and Interfund Lending:

Line of Credit:

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the Victory Funds Complex and the USAA Mutual Funds Complex (another series of mutual funds managed by the Adviser) participated in a short-term demand note "Line of Credit" agreement with Citibank. The Line of Credit agreement with Citibank was renewed on June 29, 2020 with a termination date of June 28, 2021. Under the agreement with Citibank, the Victory Funds Complex and USAA Mutual Funds Complex, combined, may borrow up to $600 million, of which $300 million is committed and $300 million is uncommitted. $40 million of the Line of Credit is reserved for use by the Victory Floating Rate Fund (herein, the "Fund"), another series of the Victory Funds


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Victory Portfolios

  Notes to Financial Statements — continued
October 31, 2020
 

Complex, with that Fund paying the related commitment fees for that amount. The purpose of the agreement is to meet temporary or emergency cash needs. For the year ended October 31, 2020, Citibank received an annual commitment fee of 0.15% on $300 million for providing the Line of Credit. For the year ended October 31, 2020, Citibank earned approximately $450 thousand in commitment fees from the combined Victory Funds Complex and USAA Mutual Funds Complex. Each fund in the Victory Funds Complex pays a pro-rata portion of the commitment fees plus any interest (one month LIBOR plus one percent) on amounts borrowed. Effective June 29, 2020, under an amended Line of Credit agreement, Citibank will also receive an annual upfront fee of 0.10% on the $300 million committed line of credit. Each fund in the Victory Funds Complex will pay a pro-rata portion of the upfront fee. Interest charged to each Fund during the period, if applicable, is presented on the Statements of Operations under Line of credit fees.

The Funds did not utilize the Line of Credit during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.

Interfund Lending:

The Trust and Adviser rely on an exemptive order granted by the SEC in March 2017 (the "Order"), permitting the establishment and operation of an Interfund Lending Facility (the "Facility"). The Facility allows each Fund to directly lend money to and borrow money from any other Victory Fund relying upon the Order at rates beneficial to both the borrowing and lending funds. Advances under the Facility are allowed for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities, and are subject to each Fund's borrowing restrictions. The interfund loan rate is determined, as specified in the Order, by averaging the current repurchase agreement rate and the current bank loan rate. As a Borrower, interest charged to each Fund during the period, if applicable, is presented on the Statements of Operations under Interest expense on interfund lending. As a Lender, interest earned by each Fund during the period, if applicable, is presented on the Statements of Operations under Interfund lending income.

The average borrowing for the days outstanding and average interest rate for each Fund during the year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Borrower or
Lender
  Amount
Outstanding at
October 31, 2020
  Average
Lending*
  Days
Lending
Outstanding
  Average
Interest
Rate*
  Maximum
Lending
During the
Period
 
Sycamore Established
Value Fund
 

Lender

 

$

   

$

10,365

     

126

     

1.44

%

 

$

66,694

   
Sycamore Small
Company Opportunity
Fund
 

Lender

   

     

11,414

     

2

     

0.83

%

   

20,857

   

*  For the year ended October 31, 2020, based on the number of days borrowings were outstanding.

7. Federal Income Tax Information:

Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly for the Sycamore Established Value Fund. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually for the Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund. Distributable net realized gains, if any, are declared and distributed at least annually from each Fund.

The amounts of dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains (collectively, distributions to shareholders) are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. To the extent these "book/tax" differences are permanent in nature (e.g., net operating loss and distribution reclassification), such amounts are reclassified within the components of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences (e.g., wash sales) do not require reclassification. To the extent dividends and distributions exceed net


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investment income and net realized gains for tax purposes, they are reported as distributions of capital. Net investment losses incurred by a Fund may be reclassified as an offset to capital on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

As of October 31, 2020, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as a result of permanent book-to-tax differences, reclassification adjustments were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Total
Accumulated
Earnings/(Loss)
 

Capital

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

$

(129,514

)

 

$

129,514

   

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

   

(17,233

)

   

17,233

   

The tax character of distributions paid during the tax years ended, as noted below, were as follows (total distributions paid may differ from the Statements of Changes in Net Assets because, for tax purposes, dividends are recognized when actually paid) (amounts in thousands):

   

Year Ended October 31, 2020

 

Year Ended October 31, 2019

 
   

Distributions Paid From

     

Distributions Paid From

     
    Ordinary
Income
  Net
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Total
Distributions
Paid
  Ordinary
Income
  Net
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Total
Distributions
Paid
 
Sycamore Established
Value Fund
 

$

206,073

   

$

517,611

   

$

723,684

   

$

209,182

   

$

757,611

   

$

966,793

   
Sycamore Small Company
Opportunity Fund
   

73,792

     

224,771

     

298,563

     

134,592

     

454,533

     

589,125

   

As of October 31, 2020, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Accumulated
Earnings
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)*
  Total
Accumulated
Earnings
(Loss)
 
Sycamore Established
Value Fund
 

$

61,456

   

$

433,347

   

$

494,803

   

$

226,139

   

$

720,942

   
Sycamore Small Company
Opportunity Fund
   

22,320

     

19,433

     

41,753

     

81,664

     

123,417

   

*  The difference between the book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

As of October 31, 2020, the cost basis for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for investments and derivatives were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Cost of
Investments
for Federal
Tax Purposes
  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Sycamore Established Value

 

$

10,276,724

   

$

1,522,295

   

$

(1,296,156

)

 

$

226,139

   

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity

   

4,775,544

     

683,177

     

(601,513

)

   

81,664

   


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8. Affiliated Securities:

An affiliated security is a security in which the Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the security's outstanding voting shares or an investment company managed by VCM. Transactions in affiliated securities during the year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

    Fair
Value
10/31/2019
  Purchases
at Cost
  Proceeds
from
Sales
  Net
Realized
Gains
(Losses)
from
Sales
  Capital
Gain
Distributions
  Net
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation
  Fair
Value
10/31/2020
  Dividend
Income
 
Sycamore
Small Company
Opportunity
Fund
 

ADTRAN Inc.

 

$

23,764

   

$

386

   

$

(1,183

)

 

$

(776

)

 

$

   

$

6,133

   

$

28,324

   

$

981

   
AngioDynamics, Inc.    

58,613

     

5,801

     

(1,055

)

   

(835

)

   

     

(19,082

)

   

43,442

     

   
Core-Mark Holding Co.,
Inc.
   

63,584

     

30,425

     

(19,806

)

   

(3,706

)

   

     

(2,007

)

   

68,490

     

1,281

   

Cutera, Inc.

   

     

36,968

     

(547

)

   

(277

)

   

     

(12,374

)

   

23,770

     

   

Encore Wire Corp.

   

48,680

     

11,447

     

(1,437

)

   

86

     

     

(9,267

)

   

49,509

     

81

   

Hanger, Inc.

   

49,146

     

4,482

     

(3,469

)

   

(304

)

   

     

(10,676

)

   

39,179

     

   

NETGEAR, Inc.

   

41,915

     

9,277

     

(5,988

)

   

613

     

     

9,141

     

54,958

     

   
The E.W. Scripps Co.,
Class A
   

51,725

     

6,076

     

(9,722

)

   

(4,039

)

   

     

(12,227

)

   

31,813

     

837

   
   

$

337,427

   

$

104,862

   

$

(43,207

)

 

$

(9,238

)

 

$

   

$

(50,359

)

 

$

339,485

   

$

3,180

   

9. Fund Ownership:

Ownership of more than 25% of the voting securities of a fund creates presumptions of control of the fund, under section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of October 31, 2020, the shareholders listed below held more than 25% of the shares outstanding of the Funds and may be deemed to control those Funds.

   

Shareholder

 

Percent

 

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.

   

25.1

%

 


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Board of Victory Portfolios

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of portfolio investments, of Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund and Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund (the "Funds"), each a series of Victory Portfolios, as of October 31, 2020, the related statements of operations for the year then ended and the statements of changes in net assets, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of October 31, 2020, the results of their operations for the year then ended and the changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Funds' financial highlights for the years ended October 31, 2018 and prior, were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 21, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds' financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies advised by Victory Capital Management, Inc. since 2015.

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.
Cleveland, Ohio
December 23, 2020


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October 31, 2020
 

  (Unaudited)

Trustee and Officer Information

Board of Trustees:

Overall responsibility for management of the Trust rests with the Board. The Trust is managed by the Board in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. There are currently nine Trustees, eight of whom are not "interested persons" of the Trust within the meaning of that term under the 1940 Act ("Independent Trustees") and one of whom is an "interested person" of the Trust within the meaning of that term under the 1940 Act ("Interested Trustee"). The Trustees, in turn, elect the officers of the Trust to actively supervise its day-to-day operations.

The following tables list the Trustees, their date of birth, position with the Trust, commencement of service, principal occupations during the past five years and any directorships of other investment companies or companies whose securities are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or who file reports under that Act. Each Trustee oversees 42 portfolios in the Trust, nine portfolios in Victory Variable Insurance Funds, and 25 portfolios in Victory Portfolios II, each a registered investment company that, together with the Trust, comprise the Victory Fund Complex. David C. Brown is a Trustee who oversees 47 portfolios in the USAA Mutual Funds Trust. Each Trustee's address is c/o Victory Portfolios, 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144. Each Trustee has an indefinite term.

Name and Date of Birth

  Position
Held with
the Trust
  Date
Commenced
Service
  Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years
  Other
Directorships
Held During
Past 5 Years
 

Independent Trustees.

 
David Brooks Adcock,
Born October 1951
 

Trustee

 

May 2005

 

Consultant (since 2006).

  Chair and Trustee, Turner Funds (December
2016-December
2017).
 
Nigel D. T. Andrews,
Born April 1947
 

Vice Chair and Trustee

 

August 2002

 

Retired.

 

Director, TCG BDC II, Inc. (since 2017); Director, TCG BDC I, Inc. (formerly Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.) (since 2012).

 
E. Lee Beard,*
Born August 1951
 

Trustee

 

May 2005

 

Retired (since 2015).

 

None.

 
Dennis M. Bushe,
Born January 1944
 

Trustee

 

July 2016

 

Retired.

  Trustee, RS Investment Trust and RS Variable Products Trust (November
2011-July 2016).
 


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Name and Date of Birth

  Position
Held with
the Trust
  Date
Commenced
Service
  Principal Occupation
During Past 5 Years
  Other
Directorships
Held During
Past 5 Years
 
John L. Kelly,
Born April 1953
 

Trustee

 

February 2015

 

Partner, McCarvill Capital Partners (September 2016-September 2017); Advisor (January 2016-April 2016) and Managing Partner (August 2014-January 2016) Endgate Commodities LLC.

 

Director, Caledonia Mining Corporation (since May 2012).

 
David L. Meyer,*
Born April 1957
 

Trustee

 

December 2008

 

Retired.

 

None.

 
Gloria S. Nelund,
Born May 1961
 

Trustee

 

July 2016

 

Chair, CEO and Co-Founder of TriLinc Global, LLC, an investment firm.

  TriLinc Global Impact Fund, LLC (since 2012); Trustee, RS Investment Trust and RS Variable Products Trust (November
2007-July 2016).
 
Leigh A. Wilson,
Born December 1944
 

Chair and Trustee

 

November 1994

 

Private Investor.

 

Chair (since 2013), Caledonia Mining Corporation.

 

Interested Trustee.

 
David C. Brown,**
Born May 1972
 

Trustee

 

May 2008

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), the Adviser; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (since 2013), Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.

 

Trustee, USAA Mutual Funds Trust.

 

*  The Board has designated Ms. Beard and Mr. Meyer as its Audit Committee Financial Experts.

**  Mr. Brown is an "Interested Person" by reason of his relationship with the Adviser.

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Trust and is available, without charge, by calling 800-539-3863.


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Officers:

The officers of the Trust, their date of births, commencement of service and their principal occupations during the past five years, are detailed in the following table. Each officer serves until the earlier of his or her resignation, removal, retirement, death, or the election of a successor. The mailing address of each officer of the Trust is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, Ohio 44144. The officers of the Trust receive no compensation directly from the Trust for performing the duties of their offices.

Name and Date of Birth

  Position with
the Trust
  Date
Commenced
Service
 

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years

 
Christopher K. Dyer,
Born February 1962
 

President

 

February 2006*

 

Director of Mutual Fund Administration, the Adviser.

 
Scott A. Stahorsky,
Born July 1969
 

Vice President

 

December 2014

 

Manager, Fund Administration, the Adviser (since 2015); Senior Analyst, Fund Administration, the Adviser (prior to 2015).

 
Erin G. Wagner,
Born February 1974
 

Secretary

 

December 2014

 

Associate General Counsel, the Adviser (since 2013).

 
Allan Shaer,
Born March 1965
 

Treasurer

 

May 2017

 

Senior Vice President, Financial Administration, Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc. (since 2016); Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, JP Morgan Chase (2011-2016).

 
Christopher A. Ponte,
Born March 1984
 

Assistant Treasurer

 

December 2017

 

Manager, Fund Administration, the Adviser (since 2017); Senior Analyst, Fund Administration, the Adviser (prior to 2017); Chief Financial Officer, Victory Capital Services, Inc. (since 2018).

 
Colin Kinney,
Born October 1973
 

Chief Compliance Officer

 

July 2017

 

Chief Compliance Officer (since 2013) and Chief Risk Officer (2009-2017), the Adviser.

 
Chuck Booth,
Born April 1960
 

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Identity Theft Officer

 

May 2015

 

Director, Regulatory Administration and CCO Support Services, Citi Fund Services Ohio, Inc.

 
Jay G. Baris,
Born January 1954
 

Assistant Secretary

 

December 1997

 

Partner, Sidley Austin LLP (since April 2020); Partner, Shearman & Sterling LLP (January 2018-April 2020); Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP (2011-January 2018).

 

*  On December 3, 2014, Mr. Dyer resigned as Secretary of the Trust and accepted the position of President.


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Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information

Proxy Voting:

Information regarding the policies and procedures each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 800-539-3863. The information is also included in the Funds' Statement of Additional Information, which is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve months ended June 30 is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Availability of Schedules of Portfolio Investments:

The Trust files a complete list of Schedules of Portfolio Investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

Expense Examples

As a shareholder of the Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from May 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020.

The Actual Expense figures in the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information below, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled "Actual Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

The Hypothetical Expense figures in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund's actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund's actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

    Beginning
Account
Value
5/1/20
  Actual
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Hypothetical
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Actual
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Hypothetical
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20
 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

Class A Shares

 

$

1,000.00

   

$

1,129.90

   

$

1,020.56

   

$

4.87

   

$

4.62

     

0.91

%

 

Class C Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,125.40

     

1,016.59

     

9.08

     

8.62

     

1.70

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,131.60

     

1,022.12

     

3.21

     

3.05

     

0.60

%

 

Class R Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,128.90

     

1,019.56

     

5.94

     

5.63

     

1.11

%

 

Class R6 Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,131.80

     

1,022.32

     

3.00

     

2.85

     

0.56

%

 

Class Y Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,131.90

     

1,022.02

     

3.32

     

3.15

     

0.62

%

 


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  (Unaudited)

    Beginning
Account
Value
5/1/20
  Actual
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Hypothetical
Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
  Actual
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Hypothetical
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20*
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
During
Period
5/1/20-
10/31/20
 

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

 

Class A Shares

 

$

1,000.00

   

$

1,084.70

   

$

1,018.80

   

$

6.60

   

$

6.39

     

1.26

%

 

Class I Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,086.30

     

1,020.46

     

4.88

     

4.72

     

0.93

%

 

Class R Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,083.50

     

1,017.95

     

7.49

     

7.25

     

1.43

%

 

Class R6 Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,086.70

     

1,020.81

     

4.51

     

4.37

     

0.86

%

 

Class Y Shares

   

1,000.00

     

1,085.20

     

1,019.61

     

5.77

     

5.58

     

1.10

%

 

*  Expenses are equal to the average account value multiplied by the Fund's annualized expense ratio multiplied by 184/366 (the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year).


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Additional Federal Income Tax Information

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds paid qualified dividend income for the purposes of reduced individual federal income tax rates of:

 

Percent

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

   

89

%

 

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

   

100

%

 

Dividends qualified for corporate dividends received deductions of:

 

Percent

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

   

87

%

 

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

   

100

%

 

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds designated short-term capital gain distributions (in thousands):

 

Amount

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

$

35,201

   

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

   

31,457

   

For the year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds designated long-term capital gain distributions (in thousands):

 

Amount

 

Sycamore Established Value Fund

 

$

640,308

   

Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund

   

224,772

   


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October 31, 2020
 

  (Unaudited)

Liquidity Risk Management Program:

The Victory Funds have adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program (the "LRMP") as required by Rule 22e-4 under the Act. The LRMP is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund's liquidity risk, taking into consideration each Fund's investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed market conditions; its short and long-term cash flow projections; and its cash holdings and access to other liquidity management tools such as available funding sources including the Victory Funds Complex Interfund Lending Facility and Line of Credit (discussed in the Notes to Financial Statements). The Board approved the appointment of VCM as the administrator of the LRMP. At an in-person meeting held on February 20, 2020, VCM provided an oral and written report to the Trustees on the operation and effectiveness of the LRMP during the previous year.

VCM manages liquidity risks associated with the Funds' investments by monitoring, among other things, cash and cash equivalents, any use of derivatives, the concentration of investments, the appropriateness of each Fund's investment strategy, and by classifying every fund investment as either highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid or illiquid on at least a monthly basis. To assist with the classification of Fund investments, VCM has retained a third-party provider of liquidity evaluation services. This provider determines preliminary liquidity classifications for all portfolio holdings based upon portfolio-level data and certain assumptions provided by VCM. VCM reviews the preliminary liquidity classifications and, when appropriate, considers other information including input from the Funds' portfolio managers (including the portfolio managers employed by any investment sub-advisers) in determining final liquidity classifications.

The report from VCM concluded that the Funds did not experience any significant liquidity challenges during the covered period, and the Funds' LRMP is reasonably designed to assess and manage its liquidity risk. The report also concluded that the LRMP continues to operate adequately and effectively to enable VCM to oversee and manage liquidity risk and ensure each Fund is able to meet redemption requests without significant dilution to the remaining investors' interest in each Fund. During the review period, each Fund's portfolio consisted primarily of highly liquid investments, which are defined as cash and any investments reasonably expected to be converted to cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without significantly changing the market value of the investment. Therefore, the Funds have not adopted a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum. The Funds' investments were below the limitation on illiquid investments during the review period. Additionally, VCM indicated that no events occurred that would require the filing of Form N-LIQUID and recommended no material changes to the LRMP.


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Privacy Policy

Protecting the Privacy of Information

The Trust respects your right to privacy. We also know that you expect us to conduct and process your business in an accurate and efficient manner. To do so, we must collect and maintain certain personal information about you. This is the information we collect from you on applications or other forms, and from the transactions you make with us or third parties. It may include your name, address, social security number, account transactions and balances, and information about investment goals and risk tolerance.

We do not disclose any information about you or about former customers to anyone except as permitted or required by law. Specifically, we may disclose the information we collect to companies that perform services on our behalf, such as the transfer agent that processes shareholder accounts and printers and mailers that assist us in the distribution of investor materials. We may also disclose this information to companies that perform marketing services on our behalf. This allows us to continue to offer you Victory investment products and services that meet your investing needs, and to effect transactions that you request or authorize. These companies will use this information only in connection with the services for which we hired them. They are not permitted to use or share this information for any other purpose.

To protect your personal information internally, we permit access only by authorized employees and maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to guard your personal information.*

*  You may have received communications regarding information about privacy policies from other financial institutions which gave you the opportunity to "opt-out" of certain information sharing with companies which are not affiliated with that financial institution. The Trust does not share information with other companies for purposes of marketing solicitations for products other than the Trust. Therefore, the Trust does not provide opt-out options to their shareholders.



Victory Funds
P.O. Box 182593
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2593

Visit our website at:

 

Call Victory at:

 

www.vcm.com

  800-539-FUND (800-539-3863)  

VP-SMF-AR (10/20)



 

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. This code of ethics in included as an Exhibit.
(b)During the period covered by the report, with respect to the registrant’s code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions; there have been no amendments to, nor any waivers granted from, a provision that relates to any element of the code of ethics definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of this Item 2.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)(1) The registrant’s board of directors has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.

(a)(2) The audit committee financial experts are David L. Meyer and E. Lee Beard, who are “independent” for purposes of this Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

 

 

 

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

   2020   2019 
(a) Audit Fees (1)  $ 96,000   $96,000 
(b) Audit-Related Fees (2)   0    0 
(c) Tax Fees (3)   28,500    28,500 
(d) All Other Fees (4)   818    0 

 

(1) Audit fees include amounts related to the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements and services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. Audit fees billed were for professional services provided by Cohen & Company, Ltd. for audit compliance, audit advice and audit planning.

 

(2) Represents the fee for assurance and related services by Cohen & Company, Ltd. reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s financial statements that was not reported under (a) of this item.

 

(3) Represents the aggregate tax fee billed for professional services rendered by Cohen & Company, Ltd. for tax compliance, tax advice, international tax fee transactions and tax planning. Such tax services included the review of income and excise tax returns for the Registrant.

 

(4) For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, there were no fees billed for professional services rendered by Cohen & Company, Ltd. to the Registrant, other than the services reported in (a) through (c) of this item. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, Cohen & Company, Ltd. billed fees for consent related to Member Class Registration Statements as of June 1, 2020.

 

Tax fees for 2019 and 2020 are for recurring tax fees for the preparation of the federal and state tax returns and procedures performed relating to the Registrant’s analysis of complex securities.

 

(e)(1) The Registrant’s Audit Committee must pre-approve non-audit services to be provided by the principal accountant and the fees charged with these services. The Committee may delegate authority to one or more Committee members to pre-approve these services, subject to subsequent review and approval by the Committee.

 

(e)(2) There were no services performed under Rule 2.01 (c)(7)(i)(C).

 

(f) Not applicable.

 

(g)

 

2020$ 0 
2019$ 87,917 

 

(h) The Registrant’s Audit Committee has evaluated the non-audit services that the principal accountant provided to the Registrant’s investment adviser (and the adviser’s relevant affiliated), which services the Committee did not pre-approve, and has concluded that the provision of those services was compatible with maintaining the accountant’s independence.

 

Item 5.Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.Investments.

 

(a) Not applicable.

(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.

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on their evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that these disclosure controls and procedures are adequately designed and are operating effectively to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

 

(b)There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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

 

(a)(1) Not applicable.

(a)(2) Not applicable.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(a)(4) Not applicable.

(b)       Not applicable.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) The code of ethics that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto.

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) are attached hereto.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b)       Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) are furnished herewith.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

(Registrant) Victory Portfolios  

 
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Allan Shaer  
  Allan Shaer, Principal Financial Officer  

 

Date December 31, 2020  

 

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 K. Dyer  
  Christopher K. Dyer, Principal Executive Officer  

 

Date December 31, 2020  

 

By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Allan Shaer  
  Allan Shaer, Principal Financial Officer  

 

Date December 31, 2020