N-CSRS 1 d523143dncsrs.htm N-CSRS N-CSRS

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-4984

 

 

AMERICAN BEACON FUNDS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

220 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1200

Irving, Texas 75039

(Address of principal executive offices)-(Zip code)

 

 

JEFFREY K. RINGDAHL, PRESIDENT

220 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1200

Irving, Texas 75039

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (817) 391-6100

Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2023

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2023

 

 

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

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

 

 

 


ITEM 1.

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.


LOGO


About American Beacon Advisors

 

Since 1986, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. has offered a variety of products and investment advisory services to numerous institutional and retail clients, including a variety of mutual funds, corporate cash management, and separate account management.

Our clients include defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, corporations, financial planners, and other institutional investors. With American Beacon Advisors, you can put the experience of a multi-billion dollar asset management firm to work for your company.

AHL MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND

Investing in derivative instruments involves liquidity, credit, interest rate and market risks. Interest rate risk is the risk that debt securities will decrease in value with increases in market interest rates. Quantitative models may not perform as expected and may result in losses for the Fund. Investing in foreign and emerging market securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. Regulatory changes may impair the Fund’s ability to qualify for federal income tax treatment as a regulated investment company, which could result in the Fund and shareholders incurring significant income tax expense. The Fund may have high portfolio turnover risk, which could increase the Fund’s transaction costs and possibly have a negative impact on performance. Because the Fund may invest in fewer issuers than a more diversified portfolio, the fluctuating value of a single holding may have a greater effect on the value of the Fund.

AHL TARGETRISK FUND

Investing in derivative instruments involves liquidity, credit, interest rate and market risks. Interest rate risk is the risk that debt securities will decrease in value with increases in market interest rates. Quantitative models may not perform as expected and may result in losses for the Fund. Investments in high-yield securities (commonly referred to as “junk bonds”) are subject to greater levels of credit, interest rate, market and liquidity risks than investment-grade securities. In a period of sustained deflation, inflation index-linked securities may not pay any income and may suffer a loss. Investing in foreign and emerging market securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. Regulatory changes may impair the Fund’s ability to qualify for federal income tax treatment as a regulated investment company, which could result in the Fund and shareholders incurring significant income tax expense. The Fund may have high portfolio turnover risk, which could increase the Fund’s transaction costs and possibly have a negative impact on performance. Because the Fund may invest in fewer issuers than a more diversified portfolio, the fluctuating value of a single holding may have a greater effect on the value of the Fund.

Any opinions herein, including forecasts, reflect our judgment as of the end of the reporting period and are subject to change. Each advisor’s strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on economic and market conditions. This report is not a complete analysis of market conditions and therefore, should not be relied upon as investment advice. Although economic and market information has been compiled from reliable sources, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the statements contained herein.

 

American Beacon Funds

June 30, 2023


Contents

 

 

President’s Message

    1  

Performance Overviews

    2  

Expense Examples

    8  

Schedules of Investments:

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

    11  

AHL TargetRisk Fund

    94  

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

    99  

Financial Statements

    100  

Notes to Financial Statements

    105  

Financial Highlights:

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

    141  

AHL TargetRisk Fund

    146  

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

    151  

Affirmation of the Commodity Pool Operator

    155  

Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements 

    156  

 

Additional Information

    Back Cover  


President’s Message

 

 

LOGO

 

Dear Shareholders,

 

“Don’t rock the boat.” How many times have we heard that phrase, applied to almost every facet of our daily lives?

 

For many of us, that proverbial boat is almost certain to rock despite our best efforts to keep it steady. Forces we cannot control will move it forward, backward and sideways – pushing us off our desired trajectory during stormy seas and preventing us from reaching the safety of the harbor.

 

However, by carefully planning, fine-tuning and adjusting our courses over time, we can help steady the boat and increase our chances of safely reaching our destination. The same can also be said about our investment

portfolios. If we make prudent adjustments as we seek to preserve and grow our savings – especially during periods of geopolitical and economic uncertainty – we’ll be better able to withstand the tempests we encounter along the way.

To help your investment portfolio weather storms over the long term, we encourage you to work with financial professionals to develop your personal savings plan, conduct annual plan reviews, and make thoughtful, purposeful plan adjustments to better manage your evolving financial needs and goals. By investing across different investment styles and asset classes, you may be able to help mitigate financial risks in your portfolio. By allocating your portfolio according to your risk-tolerance level, you may be better positioned to withstand short-term crises. Through careful planning, you will be better positioned to achieve enduring financial success.

Since 1986, American Beacon has endeavored to provide investors with a disciplined approach to realizing long-term financial goals. As a manager of managers, we strive to provide investment products that may enable investors to participate during market upswings while potentially insulating against market downswings. The investment teams behind our mutual funds seek to produce consistent, long-term results rather than focus only on short-term movements in the markets. In managing our investment products, we emphasize identifying opportunities that offer the potential for long-term financial rewards.

Thank you for entrusting your financial success with American Beacon. For additional information about our investment products or to access your account information, please visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com.

Best Regards,

 

LOGO

Jeffrey K. Ringdahl

President

American Beacon Funds

 

 

1


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Investor Class of the American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund (the “Fund”) returned -0.78% for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Total Returns for the Period ended June 30, 2023

 

      

Ticker

    

6 Months*

    

1 Year

    

3 Years

  

5 Years

  

Since Inception
(8/19/2014)

R5 Class (1,4)

     AHLIX          -0.67 %          2.12 %          9.52 %        7.09 %        5.73 %

Y Class (1,4)

     AHLYX          -0.77 %          2.06 %          9.48 %        7.03 %        5.64 %

Investor Class (1,4)

     AHLPX          -0.78 %          1.84 %          9.13 %        6.72 %        5.33 %

A without Sales Charge (1,2,4)

     AHLAX          -0.88 %          1.70 %          9.18 %        6.73 %        5.33 %

A with Sales Charge (1,2,4)

     AHLAX          -6.57 %          -4.18 %          7.05 %        5.47 %        4.62 %

C without Sales Charge (1,2,4)

     AHLCX          -1.12 %          1.07 %          8.43 %        5.97 %        4.63 %

C with Sales Charge (1,2,4)

     AHLCX          -2.12 %          0.07 %          8.43 %        5.97 %        4.63 %
                                   

ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index (3)

              2.25 %          3.59 %          1.27 %        1.55 %        1.10 %

 

*

Not Annualized

 

1.

Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end-of-day net asset values as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only; and as such, the total return based on the unadjusted net asset value per share may differ from the total return reported in the financial highlights. A portion of the fees charged to the R5 and Investor Class of the Fund has been waived since Fund inception. A portion of the fees charged to the Y Class of the Fund was waived from Fund inception, partially recovered in 2019 and waived in 2020 through 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

2.

A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase. A portion of the fees charged to the A and C Class of the Fund was waived from Fund inception, partially recovered in 2019 and waived in 2020 through 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. C Class shares automatically convert to A Class shares 8 years after purchase, if the conversion is available through your financial intermediary. The performance for C Class shares reflects the conversion of C Class shares to A Class shares after 8 years. If the conversion was not reflected, the since inception return would have been 4.98% with and without Sales Charge.

 

3.

ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is an index of U.S. Treasury securities maturing in less than 3 months that assumes reinvestment of all income and is intended to track the daily performance of 3-month U.S. Treasury bills. One cannot directly invest in an index.

 

4.

The Total Annual Fund Operating Expense ratios set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the R5, Y, Investor, A, and C Class shares were 1.49%, 1.56%, 1.84%, 1.80%, and 2.53%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

For the period, the two asset classes that negatively impacted performance the most were Commodities and Fixed Income. Commodities were the worst performing asset class due to short positions in energy, particularly Brent Crude Oil and Gasoline. Additionally, Fixed Income suffered losses driven by short positions in March in the German Bund and the U.S. treasuries long bond.

Equity positions contributed over the period with long positions in the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nikkei Indexes adding the most. Lastly, Currencies were the most accretive to performance over the period led by a short position in the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar and a long position in the Mexican peso versus the U.S. dollar.

Looking forward, the Fund’s sub-advisor will continue to implement its trading strategy designed to capitalize on price trends (up or down) in a broad range of global stock index, bond, currency, short-term interest rate and commodity futures markets seeking to achieve the Fund’s goal of capital growth.

 

 

2


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Top Active Exposures By Asset Class

 

Commodities           % of VaR
Natural Gas      Short          5.73  
Crude Oil      Short          3.67  
Aluminum      Short          2.98  
Soybeans      Long          1.83  
Coffee      Short          1.61  
       
Currencies           % of VaR
JPY/USD      Short          7.34  
BRL/USD      Long          5.50  
MXN/USD      Long          3.44  
GBP/USD      Long          2.98  
CLP/USD      Long          2.29  
       
Equities           % of VaR
S&P 500 Index      Long          3.67  
Korean Kospi Index      Long          2.98  
NASDAQ Index      Long          2.29  
Taiwan MSCI Index      Long          2.29  
Euro-STOXX      Long          2.06  
       
Fixed-Income           % of VaR
US Treasuries      Short          5.28  
Euribor      Short          3.21  
Japanese Bonds      Long          2.75  
3-Month SOFR Rates      Short          2.52  
Australian Bonds      Short          2.29  
       
Asset Class Exposure           % of VaR
Currencies           28.2  
Stocks           25.9  
Commodities           24.1  
Fixed Income           21.8  
       
Top 10 Exposures           % of VaR
JPY/USD      Short          7.34  
Natural Gas      Short          5.73  
BRL/USD      Long          5.50  
U.S. Treasuries      Short          5.28  
Crude Oil      Short          3.67  
S&P 500 Index      Long          3.67  
MXN/USD      Long          3.44  
Euribor      Short          3.21  
Aluminum      Short          2.98  
Korean Kospi Index      Long          2.98  

 

*

Value at Risk (“VaR”) is a measure of the potential loss in value of a portfolio over a defined period for a given confidence interval. A one-day VaR at the 95% confidence level represents that there is a 5% probability that the mark-to-market loss on the portfolio over a one day horizon will exceed this value (assuming normal markets and no trading in the portfolio).

 

 

3


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Investor Class of the American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund (the “Fund”) returned 6.97% for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Total Returns for the Period ended June 30, 2023

 

      

Ticker

    

6 Months*

    

1 Year

    

3 Years

    

Since Inception

(12/31/2018)

R5 Class (1,3)

     AHTIX          7.16 %          4.60 %          3.04 %          7.21 %

Y Class (1,3)

     AHTYX          7.05 %          4.48 %          2.94 %          7.14 %

Investor Class (1,3)

     AHTPX          6.97 %          4.22 %          2.68 %          6.85 %

A without Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AHTAX          6.89 %          4.20 %          2.70 %          6.90 %

A with Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AHTAX          0.79 %          -1.79 %          0.69 %          5.50 %

C without Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AHACX          6.53 %          3.50 %          1.95 %          6.17 %

C with Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AHACX          5.53 %          2.50 %          1.95 %          6.17 %
                                

60% MSCI World Index (Hedged to USD) / 40% Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) (4)

              10.47 %          11.67 %          6.91 %          8.66 %

MSCI World Index (Hedged to USD) (4)

              15.66 %          19.35 %          13.52 %          13.77 %

Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) (4)

              2.96 %          0.52 %          -2.88 %          0.66 %

 

*

Not Annualized

 

1.

Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end-of-day net asset values as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only, and as such, the total return based on the unadjusted net asset value per share may differ from the total return reported in the financial highlights. A portion of the fees charged to the R5 Class of the Fund has been waived since Fund inception. A portion of the fees charged to the Investor Class of the Fund was waived from Fund inception through 2020 and in 2023. A portion of the fees charged to the A and C Class of the Fund was waived from Fund inception through 2020 and in 2022. A portion of the fees charges to the Y Class of the Fund was waived from Fund inception through 2020 and in 2022 and 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

2.

A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase. Fund performance represents the returns achieved by the Investor Class from 12/31/2018 up to the 4/30/2019 inception date of the A and C Classes and returns of the A and C Classes since 4/30/2019. Expenses of the A and C Classes are higher than those of the Investor Class. Therefore, total returns shown may be higher than they would have been had the A and C Classes been in existence since 12/31/2018.

 

3.

The Total Annual Fund Operating Expense ratios set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the R5, Y, Investor, A, and C Class shares were 1.08%, 1.11%, 1.41%, 1.33%, and 2.10%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

 

4.

The AHL TargetRisk Fund’s annual total return is compared to the TargetRisk Composite Index, which combines the returns of the MSCI World Index (Hedged to USD) and the Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) in a 60%/40% proportion. The MSCI World (Hedged to USD) represents a close estimation of the performance that can be achieved by hedging the currency exposures of its parent index, the MSCI World Index, to the USD, the “home” currency for the hedged index. The index is 100% hedged to the USD by selling each foreign currency forward at the one-month forward weight. The parent index is composed of large and mid-cap stocks across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries and its local performance is calculated in 13 different currencies, including the Euro. The MSCI© information contained herein: (1) is provided “as is,” (2) is proprietary to MSCI and/or its content providers, (3) may not be used to create any financial instruments or products or any indexes and (4) may not be copied or distributed without MSCI’s express written consent. MSCI disclaims all warranties with respect to the information. Neither MSCI nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) is a flagship measure of global investment grade debt from 24 local currency markets. This multi-currency benchmark includes treasury, government-related, corporate and securitized fixed-rate bonds from both developed and emerging markets issuers. BLOOMBERG® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Bloomberg”). Bloomberg or Bloomberg’s licensors own all proprietary rights in the Bloomberg Indices. Bloomberg does not approve or endorse this material, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information herein, or make any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained therefrom and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, shall not have any liability or responsibility for injury or damages arising in connection therewith. One cannot directly invest in an index.

 

 

4


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Performance across asset classes was mixed during the period with equities, bonds, and credit contributing positively while commodities detracted. Equities contributed positively over the period as long positions in Japanese equity indices were buoyed by pressure on constituent firms to focus more on shareholder interests. In addition, long positions in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 indices were boosted by excitement around Artificial Intelligence propelled technology stocks. Bonds were also a positive contributor led by longer duration U.S. treasuries. Credit contributed with positive performance from European credit default swaps. Commodities struggled during the period with losses across energy and metals, notably oil and copper.

During the period, the bond momentum overlay was deactivated and the correlation and volatility overlays for all asset classes remained inactive. Toward the end of the period the momentum overlay was activated for bonds and equities, with the equity overlay being reduced to immaterial level at the end of the period.

Looking forward, the Fund’s sub-advisor will continue to implement its strategy of building a multi-asset portfolio and combining rigorous risk controls to provide a stable level of volatility while seeking to achieve the Fund’s goal of capital growth.

 

 

5


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Top Ten Exposures           % of VaR
BBG Commodity ex-Agriculturals Index           13.9  
U.S. Treasuries           11.7  
S&P 500 Index           6.4  
Tokyo Stock Exchange Index           5.0  
NASDAQ 100 Index           4.3  
U.S. High Yield CDX Index           3.9  
FTSE 100 Index           3.6  
S&P TSX 60 Index           3.6  
Euro-STOXX           3.2  
Nikkei Index           3.2  
       
3-Year Risk Summary           Fund  
Sharpe Ratio           0.17  
Standard Deviation           10.48  
       
Asset Class Exposure      Net  (%)         % of VaR
Stock Indices      69.3          1.1  
Bonds      48.6          0.6  
Inflation      32.7          0.7  
Credits      74.1          0.3  

 

*

Value at Risk (“VaR”) is a measure of the potential loss in value of a portfolio over a defined period for a given confidence interval. A one-day VaR at the 95% confidence level represents that there is a 5% probability that the mark-to-market loss on the portfolio over a one day horizon will exceed this value (assuming normal markets and no trading in the portfolio).

 

 

6


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Y Class of the American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core Fund (the “Fund”) returned 17.32% for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

 

Total Returns for the Period ended June 30, 2023

 

      

Ticker

    

6 Months*

    

1 Year

    

Since Inception

(12/16/2020)

Y Class (1,3)

     AABYX          17.32 %          11.79 %          -0.73 %

A without Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AAHAX          10.64 %          5.13 %          -3.23 %

A with Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AAHAX          4.23 %          -0.86 %          -5.46 %

C without Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AAECX          10.29 %          4.46 %          -3.92 %

C with Sales Charge (1,2,3)

     AAECX          9.29 %          3.46 %          -3.92 %

R6 Class (1,3)

     AHTRX          10.80 %          5.58 %          -2.85 %
                         

60% MSCI World Index (Hedged to USD) / 40% Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) (4)

              10.47 %          11.67 %          3.66 %

Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) (4)

              2.96 %          0.52 %          -3.93 %

MSCI World Index (Hedged to USD) (4)

              15.66 %          19.35 %          8.70 %

 

*

Not Annualized

 

1.

Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only, and as such, the total return based on the unadjusted net asset value per share may differ from the total return reported in the financial highlights. A portion of the fees charged to each Class of the Fund has been waived since Fund inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown since inception.

 

2.

A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase.

 

3.

The Total Annual Fund Operating Expense ratios set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the Y, A, C, and R6 Class shares were 2.60%, 2.85%, 3.60%, and 2.59%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

 

4.

The AHL TargetRisk Core Fund’s annual total return is compared to the TargetRisk Composite Index, which combines the returns of the MSCI World Index (Hedged to USD) and the Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) in a 60%/40% proportion. The MSCI World Index (Hedged to USD) represents a close estimation of the performance that can be achieved by hedging the currency exposures of its parent index, the MSCI World Index, to the USD, the “home” currency for the hedged index. The index is 100% hedged to the USD by selling each foreign currency forward at the one-month forward weight. The parent index is composed of large and mid-cap stocks across 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries and its local performance is calculated in 13 different currencies, including the Euro. The MSCI© information contained herein: (1) is provided “as is,” (2) is proprietary to MSCI and/ or its content providers, (3) may not be used to create any financial instruments or products or any indexes and (4) may not be copied or distributed without MSCI’s express written consent. MSCI disclaims all warranties with respect to the information. Neither MSCI nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. The Bloomberg Global-Aggregate Total Return Index (Hedged to USD) is a flagship measure of global investment grade debt from 24 local currency markets. This multi-currency benchmark includes treasury, government-related, corporate and securitized fixed-rate bonds from both developed and emerging markets issuers. BLOOMBERG® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Bloomberg”). Bloomberg or Bloomberg’s licensors own all proprietary rights in the Bloomberg Indices. Bloomberg does not approve or endorse this material, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information herein, or make any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained therefrom and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, shall not have any liability or responsibility for injury or damages arising in connection therewith. One cannot directly invest in an index.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Expense Examples

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Fund Expense Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption fees, if applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, sub-transfer agent fees, and other Fund expenses. The Examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period in each Class and held for the entire period from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The “Actual” lines of the tables provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this page, 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 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Shareholders of the Investor and R5 Classes that invest in the Funds through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The “Hypothetical” lines of the tables provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% per year rate of return before expenses (not the Fund’s actual return). You may compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds by contrasting this 5% hypothetical example and the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. Shareholders of the Investor and R5 Classes that invest in the Funds through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.

You should also be aware that the expenses shown in the table highlight only your ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs charged by the Funds, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, as applicable. Similarly, the expense examples for other funds do not reflect any transaction costs charged by those funds, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the “Hypothetical” lines of the tables are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If you were subject to any transaction costs during the period, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Expense Examples

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

    Beginning Account Value
1/1/2023
  Ending Account Value
6/30/2023
  Expenses Paid During
Period
1/1/2023-6/30/2023*
R5 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $993.30       $7.12
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,017.65       $7.20
Y Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $992.30       $7.61
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,017.16       $7.70
Investor Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $991.20       $8.94
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,015.82       $9.05
A Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $991.20       $9.18
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,015.57       $9.30
C Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $988.80       $12.28
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,012.45       $12.42

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 1.44%, 1.54%, 1.81%, 1.86%, and 2.49% for the R5, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period.

**

5% return before expenses.

 

American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

    Beginning Account Value
1/1/2023
  Ending Account Value
6/30/2023
  Expenses Paid During
Period
1/1/2023-6/30/2023*
R5 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,071.60       $5.39
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,019.59       $5.26
Y Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,070.50       $6.06
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.94       $5.91
Investor Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,069.70       $7.34
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,017.70       $7.15
A Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,067.80       $7.74
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,017.31       $7.55
C Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,065.30       $11.06
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,014.08       $10.79

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 1.05%, 1.18%, 1.43%, 1.51%, and 2.16% for the R5, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period.

**

5% return before expenses.

 

 

9


American Beacon FundsSM

Expense Examples

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

    Beginning Account Value
1/1/2023
  Ending Account Value
6/30/2023
  Expenses Paid During
Period
1/1/2023-6/30/2023*
Y Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,173.20       $5.87
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,019.39       $5.46
A Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,106.40       $7.00
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.15       $6.71
C Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,102.90       $10.90
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,014.43       $10.44
R6 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,108.00       $5.17
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,019.89       $4.96

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 1.09%, 1.34%, 2.09%, and 0.99% for the Y, A, C, and R6 Classes, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period.

**

5% return before expenses.

 

 

10


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Principal Amount       Fair Value
             
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 84.64%            
U.S. Treasury Obligations - 84.64%            
U.S. Treasury Bills,            

4.847%, Due 7/20/2023A

    $ 150,000,000         $ 149,645,126

4.902%, Due 7/27/2023A

      145,000,000           144,514,975

4.901%, Due 8/3/2023A

      195,000,000           194,144,465

5.003%, Due 8/10/2023A

      205,000,000           203,889,925

4.808%, Due 8/17/2023

      150,000,000           149,031,468

5.143%, Due 9/5/2023A

      150,000,000           148,633,556

4.973%, Due 9/7/2023

      30,000,000           29,716,509

4.954%, Due 9/14/2023A

      190,000,000           188,011,902

5.053%, Due 10/12/2023A

      400,000,000           394,176,788

5.043%, Due 10/19/2023A

      400,000,000           393,754,000

5.322%, Due 10/26/2023A

      250,000,000           245,845,225

5.078%, Due 11/2/2023A

      255,000,000           250,497,692

5.106%, Due 11/9/2023

      300,000,000           294,405,699

5.240%, Due 11/16/2023A

      150,000,000           147,060,134

5.319%, Due 12/14/2023A

                115,000,000           112,259,974
           

 

 

 
           

Total Short-Term Investments – (Cost $3,046,772,050)

              3,045,587,438
           

 

 

 
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 84.64% (Cost $3,046,772,050)

              3,045,587,438

OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 15.36%

              552,847,222
           

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

            $ 3,598,434,660
           

 

 

 
             
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.                  

A All or a portion represents positions held by the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

 

Long Futures Contracts Open on June 30, 2023:      
Commodity Futures Contracts                          
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CBOT Corn FuturesA   591   December 2023   $ 18,166,907     $ 14,619,863     $ (3,547,044
CBOT Soybean FuturesA   1,291   November 2023     86,651,849       86,706,787       54,938  
COMEX Gold 100 Troy Ounces FuturesA   248   August 2023     49,129,424       47,849,120       (1,280,304
COMEX Silver FuturesA   24   September 2023     2,801,946       2,762,400       (39,546
KCBT Hard Red Winter Wheat FuturesA   113   September 2023     4,724,487       4,520,000       (204,487
LME Copper FuturesA   27   July 2023     6,073,441       5,618,531       (454,910
LME Copper FuturesA   193   August 2023     41,047,695       40,153,650       (894,045
LME Lead FuturesA   156   July 2023     8,378,489       8,195,850       (182,639
LME Lead FuturesA   429   August 2023     22,579,290       22,538,588       (40,702
LME Lead FuturesA   453   September 2023     24,232,334       23,810,813       (421,521
LME Lead FuturesA   11   October 2023     595,258       577,363       (17,895
LME Nickel FuturesA   53   July 2023     7,229,634       6,485,292       (744,342
LME Primary Aluminum FuturesA   329   July 2023     18,299,802       17,445,225       (854,577
LME Zinc FuturesA   193   July 2023     11,699,692       11,513,656       (186,036
NYBOT CSC Cocoa FuturesA   2,465   September 2023     76,492,197       82,651,450       6,159,253  
NYBOT CSC Number 11 World Sugar FuturesA   1,553   September 2023     44,258,025       39,640,014       (4,618,011
NYMEX Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygen Blending RBOB FuturesA   179   July 2023     18,941,773       19,132,558       190,785  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 441,302,243     $ 434,221,160     $ (7,081,083
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

11


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Futures Contracts                            
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date     Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CME British Pound Currency Futures   5,607     September 2023     $ 443,754,823     $ 445,020,581     $ 1,265,758  
CME Canadian Dollar Currency Futures   3,798     September 2023       286,181,369       287,242,740       1,061,371  
CME Mexican Peso Currency Futures   11,981     September 2023       337,191,952       344,333,940       7,141,988  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 1,067,128,144     $ 1,076,597,261     $ 9,469,117  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Equity Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date     Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Borsa Italiana FTSE 100 Index Futures   350     September 2023     $ 33,924,244     $ 33,521,949     $ (402,295
Borsa Italiana FTSE/MIB Index Futures   680     September 2023       102,347,391       105,229,032       2,881,641  
CME e-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index Futures   459     September 2023       135,466,198       140,793,660       5,327,462  
CME e-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Futures   1,411     September 2023       307,441,584       316,646,038       9,204,454  
Eurex DAX Index Futures   275     September 2023       122,444,987       122,072,582       (372,405
Eurex EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures   3,531     September 2023       169,140,463       170,573,568       1,433,105  
Euronext CAC 40 10 Euro Index Futures   903     July 2023       72,217,800       73,019,651       801,851  
ICE U.S. mini MSCI EAFE Index Futures   823     September 2023       88,404,866       88,698,825       293,959  
ICE U.S. MSCI Emerging Markets EM Index Futures   706     September 2023       36,102,555       35,225,870       (876,685
KFE KOSPI 200 Index Futures   3,919     September 2023       256,502,444       253,181,706       (3,320,738
OML Stockholm OMXS30 Index Futures   3,079     July 2023       66,303,749       66,124,268       (179,481
SFE S&P ASX Share Price Index 200 Futures   1,001     September 2023       121,214,871       119,376,793       (1,838,078
SGX FTSE Taiwan Index Futures   3,019     July 2023       174,665,216       174,437,820       (227,396
SGX Nikkei 225 Stock Index Futures   802     September 2023       89,104,094       92,194,290       3,090,196  
TSE TOPIX Index Futures   683     September 2023       104,747,216       108,299,248       3,552,032  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 1,880,027,678     $ 1,899,395,300     $ 19,367,622  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Interest Rate Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date     Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
TSE Japanese 10 Year Bond Futures   792     September 2023     $ 814,115,425     $ 815,354,655     $ 1,239,230  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 814,115,425     $ 815,354,655     $ 1,239,230  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
Short Futures Contracts Open on June 30, 2023:

 

Commodity Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date     Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
COMEX Copper FuturesA   343     September 2023     $ (32,422,124   $ (32,237,713   $ 184,411  
ICE Brent Crude Oil FuturesA   634     July 2023       (47,539,345     (47,809,940     (270,595
ICE Gas Oil FuturesA   183     August 2023       (12,680,078     (12,855,750     (175,672
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   392     October 2023       (3,329,650     (3,146,780     182,870  
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   392     November 2023       (3,329,650     (3,549,560     (219,910
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   392     December 2023       (3,329,650     (3,772,020     (442,370
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   392     January 2024       (3,329,650     (3,699,500     (369,850
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   392     February 2024       (3,329,650     (3,432,940     (103,290
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   628     March 2024       (5,070,095     (5,000,450     69,645  
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   628     April 2024       (5,070,095     (4,972,190     97,905  
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   628     May 2024       (5,070,095     (5,118,200     (48,105
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   628     June 2024       (5,070,095     (5,279,910     (209,815
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   628     July 2024       (5,070,095     (5,344,280     (274,185
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   628     August 2024       (5,070,095     (5,300,320     (230,225
ICE U.S. - Henry Ld1 Fixed Price FuturesA   628     September 2024       (5,070,095     (5,421,210     (351,115
LME Copper FuturesA   27     July 2023       (5,740,833     (5,618,531     122,302  
LME Copper FuturesA   194     August 2023       (40,053,179     (40,361,700     (308,521

 

See accompanying notes

 

12


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Commodity Futures Contracts (Continued)                          
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
LME Copper FuturesA   89   September 2023   $ (18,252,405   $ (18,505,325   $ (252,920
LME Copper FuturesA   7   October 2023     (1,437,976     (1,455,037     (17,061
LME Lead FuturesA   156   July 2023     (8,151,151     (8,195,850     (44,699
LME Lead FuturesA   429   August 2023     (22,014,553     (22,538,588     (524,035
LME Lead FuturesA   261   September 2023     (13,289,410     (13,718,812     (429,402
LME Nickel FuturesA   57   July 2023     (7,937,047     (6,974,748     962,299  
LME Nickel FuturesA   115   August 2023     (14,875,704     (14,108,430     767,274  
LME Nickel FuturesA   150   September 2023     (18,801,278     (18,458,100     343,178  
LME Nickel FuturesA   5   October 2023     (615,767     (617,160     (1,393
LME Primary Aluminum FuturesA   546   July 2023     (31,410,695     (28,951,650     2,459,045  
LME Primary Aluminum FuturesA   1,767   August 2023     (100,391,921     (94,302,581     6,089,340  
LME Primary Aluminum FuturesA   352   September 2023     (19,631,729     (18,898,000     733,729  
LME Primary Aluminum FuturesA   54   October 2023     (2,904,641     (2,912,625     (7,984
LME Zinc FuturesA   470   July 2023     (32,002,517     (28,038,438     3,964,079  
LME Zinc FuturesA   364   August 2023     (23,406,191     (21,742,175     1,664,016  
LME Zinc FuturesA   237   September 2023     (14,019,165     (14,156,306     (137,141
LME Zinc FuturesA   50   October 2023     (2,964,883     (2,986,250     (21,367
NYBOT CSC C Coffee FuturesA   843   September 2023     (52,369,202     (50,263,875     2,105,327  
NYMEX Henry Hub Natural Gas FuturesA   1,213   July 2023     (31,636,423     (33,939,740     (2,303,317
NYMEX Light Sweet Crude Oil FuturesA   829   July 2023     (58,360,439     (58,560,560     (200,121
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (665,047,571   $ (652,245,244   $ 12,802,327  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Currency Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CME Australian Dollar Currency Futures   201   September 2023   $ (13,356,916   $ (13,422,780   $ (65,864
CME Euro Foreign Exchange Currency Futures   1,424   September 2023     (193,484,837     (194,963,400     (1,478,563
CME Japanese Yen Currency Futures   9,222   September 2023     (837,652,223     (808,365,938     29,286,285  
CME New Zealand Dollar Currency Futures   1,557   September 2023     (95,184,271     (95,545,305     (361,034
CME Swiss Franc Currency Futures   49   September 2023     (6,894,814     (6,898,894     (4,080
NYBOT FINEX U.S. Dollar Index Futures   209   September 2023     (21,301,699     (21,440,683     (138,984
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (1,167,874,760   $ (1,140,637,000   $ 27,237,760  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Equity Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CME e-Mini Russell 2000 Index Futures   125   September 2023   $ (11,552,368   $ (11,898,125   $ (345,757
HKG Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Futures   417   July 2023     (17,016,017     (16,904,039     111,978  
HKG Hang Seng Index Futures   255   July 2023     (30,826,933     (30,600,976     225,957  
Montreal Exchange S&P/TSX 60 Index Futures   77   September 2023     (13,854,632     (14,166,024     (311,392
SAFEX FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index Futures   755   September 2023     (28,105,362     (28,491,936     (386,574
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (101,355,312   $ (102,061,100   $ (705,788
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Interest Rate Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
3 Month Euro Euribor Futures   4,909   June 2024   $ (1,292,466,879   $ (1,287,952,153   $ 4,514,726  
3 Month Euro Euribor Futures   2,395   March 2025     (633,102,955     (631,926,121     1,176,834  
3 Month Euro Euribor Futures   1,771   December 2025     (469,322,438     (468,924,960     397,478  
CBOT 2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes Futures   2,334   September 2023     (479,661,550     (474,604,313     5,057,237  
CBOT 5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes   2,391   September 2023     (259,429,508     (256,061,156     3,368,352  
CBOT 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes   1,849   September 2023     (210,141,298     (207,579,141     2,562,157  
CBOT U.S. Long Bond Futures   408   September 2023     (51,846,869     (51,777,750     69,119  

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Interest Rate Futures Contracts (Continued)  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CME Ultra Long Term U.S. Treasury Bond Futures   514   September 2023   $ (69,320,079   $ (70,016,437   $ (696,358
Eurex 2 Year Euro SCHATZ Futures   2,116   September 2023     (243,648,893     (242,096,545     1,552,348  
Eurex 5 Year Euro BOBL Futures   2,102   September 2023     (267,710,301     (265,404,388     2,305,913  
Eurex 10 Year Euro BUND Futures   230   September 2023     (33,429,062     (33,565,541     (136,479
Eurex 30 Year Euro BUXL Futures   114   September 2023     (16,831,170     (17,365,799     (534,629
ICE Long Gilt Futures   665   September 2023     (81,291,274     (80,485,572     805,702  
SFE 3 Year Australian Bond Futures   5,694   September 2023     (402,455,209     (400,662,314     1,792,895  
SFE 10 Year Australian Bond Futures   1,516   September 2023     (117,642,894     (117,320,519     322,375  
Three-Month SONIA Index Futures   1,803   September 2024     (546,478,374     (537,503,985     8,974,389  
Three-Month SONIA Index Futures   1,534   March 2025     (466,386,176     (459,502,357     6,883,819  
Three-Month SOFR Futures   3,307   September 2024     (792,977,666     (787,396,700     5,580,966  
Three-Month SOFR Futures   1,555   June 2025     (375,566,379     (374,016,375     1,550,004  
Three-Month SOFR Futures   1,145   March 2026     (276,783,462     (276,331,437     452,025  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ (7,086,492,436   $ (7,040,493,563   $ 45,998,873  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

A All or a portion represents positions held by the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Open on June 30, 2023:

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      30,472        USD      30,360      7/7/2023   CBK    $ 112      $ -      $ 112  
INR      30,472        USD      30,326      7/7/2023   CBK      146        -        146  
INR      30,472        USD      30,331      7/7/2023   CBK      141        -        141  
INR      30,472        USD      30,324      7/7/2023   CBK      148        -        148  
INR      30,472        USD      30,245      7/7/2023   CBK      227        -        227  
INR      30,472        USD      30,275      7/7/2023   CBK      197        -        197  
INR      30,472        USD      30,312      7/7/2023   CBK      160        -        160  
INR      30,472        USD      30,334      7/7/2023   CBK      138        -        138  
INR      60,944        USD      60,613      7/7/2023   CBK      331        -        331  
INR      60,944        USD      60,798      7/7/2023   CBK      146        -        146  
INR      60,944        USD      60,718      7/7/2023   CBK      226        -        226  
INR      60,944        USD      60,724      7/7/2023   CBK      220        -        220  
INR      60,944        USD      60,716      7/7/2023   CBK      228        -        228  
INR      60,944        USD      60,711      7/7/2023   CBK      233        -        233  
INR      60,944        USD      60,720      7/7/2023   CBK      224        -        224  
INR      60,944        USD      60,724      7/7/2023   CBK      220        -        220  
INR      60,944        USD      60,660      7/7/2023   CBK      284        -        284  
INR      60,944        USD      60,665      7/7/2023   CBK      279        -        279  
INR      60,944        USD      60,739      7/7/2023   CBK      205        -        205  
INR      60,944        USD      60,738      7/7/2023   CBK      206        -        206  
INR      60,944        USD      60,756      7/7/2023   CBK      188        -        188  
INR      60,944        USD      60,799      7/7/2023   CBK      145        -        145  
INR      60,944        USD      60,832      7/7/2023   CBK      112        -        112  
INR      60,944        USD      60,849      7/7/2023   CBK      95        -        95  
INR      60,944        USD      60,835      7/7/2023   CBK      109        -        109  
INR      60,944        USD      60,658      7/7/2023   CBK      286        -        286  
INR      60,944        USD      60,649      7/7/2023   CBK      295        -        295  
INR      60,944        USD      60,650      7/7/2023   CBK      294        -        294  
INR      60,944        USD      60,655      7/7/2023   CBK      289        -        289  
INR      60,944        USD      60,610      7/7/2023   CBK      334        -        334  
INR      60,944        USD      60,661      7/7/2023   CBK      283        -        283  
INR      60,944        USD      60,658      7/7/2023   CBK      286        -        286  
INR      60,944        USD      60,895      7/7/2023   CBK      49        -        49  
TWD      80,289        USD      81,556      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,267      (1,267

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
TWD      80,289        USD      81,556      7/7/2023   CBK    $ -      $ (1,267    $ (1,267
TWD      80,289        USD      81,580      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,291      (1,291
TWD      80,289        USD      81,564      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,275      (1,275
INR      91,417        USD      90,798      7/7/2023   CBK      619        -        619  
INR      91,417        USD      90,799      7/7/2023   CBK      618        -        618  
INR      91,417        USD      90,803      7/7/2023   CBK      614        -        614  
INR      91,417        USD      90,810      7/7/2023   CBK      607        -        607  
INR      91,417        USD      90,998      7/7/2023   CBK      419        -        419  
INR      91,417        USD      90,959      7/7/2023   CBK      458        -        458  
INR      91,417        USD      91,156      7/7/2023   CBK      261        -        261  
INR      91,417        USD      91,221      7/7/2023   CBK      196        -        196  
INR      91,417        USD      91,192      7/7/2023   CBK      225        -        225  
INR      91,417        USD      91,087      7/7/2023   CBK      330        -        330  
INR      91,417        USD      91,065      7/7/2023   CBK      352        -        352  
INR      91,417        USD      91,089      7/7/2023   CBK      328        -        328  
INR      91,417        USD      90,993      7/7/2023   CBK      424        -        424  
INR      91,417        USD      90,997      7/7/2023   CBK      420        -        420  
INR      91,417        USD      90,990      7/7/2023   CBK      427        -        427  
INR      91,417        USD      90,995      7/7/2023   CBK      422        -        422  
INR      91,417        USD      90,973      7/7/2023   CBK      444        -        444  
INR      91,417        USD      90,978      7/7/2023   CBK      439        -        439  
INR      91,417        USD      91,171      7/7/2023   CBK      246        -        246  
INR      91,417        USD      91,267      7/7/2023   CBK      150        -        150  
INR      91,417        USD      91,287      7/7/2023   CBK      130        -        130  
INR      91,417        USD      91,290      7/7/2023   CBK      127        -        127  
INR      91,417        USD      91,341      7/7/2023   CBK      76        -        76  
INR      91,417        USD      90,968      7/7/2023   CBK      449        -        449  
INR      91,417        USD      90,958      7/7/2023   CBK      459        -        459  
INR      91,417        USD      91,003      7/7/2023   CBK      414        -        414  
INR      91,417        USD      90,991      7/7/2023   CBK      426        -        426  
INR      91,417        USD      91,388      7/7/2023   CBK      29        -        29  
INR      121,889        USD      121,099      7/7/2023   CBK      790        -        790  
INR      121,889        USD      121,326      7/7/2023   CBK      563        -        563  
INR      121,889        USD      121,298      7/7/2023   CBK      591        -        591  
INR      121,889        USD      121,261      7/7/2023   CBK      628        -        628  
INR      121,889        USD      121,250      7/7/2023   CBK      639        -        639  
INR      121,889        USD      121,248      7/7/2023   CBK      641        -        641  
INR      121,889        USD      121,201      7/7/2023   CBK      688        -        688  
INR      121,889        USD      121,222      7/7/2023   CBK      667        -        667  
INR      121,889        USD      121,222      7/7/2023   CBK      667        -        667  
INR      121,889        USD      121,571      7/7/2023   CBK      318        -        318  
INR      121,889        USD      121,631      7/7/2023   CBK      258        -        258  
INR      121,889        USD      121,628      7/7/2023   CBK      261        -        261  
INR      121,889        USD      121,806      7/7/2023   CBK      83        -        83  
INR      121,889        USD      121,418      7/7/2023   CBK      471        -        471  
INR      121,889        USD      121,422      7/7/2023   CBK      467        -        467  
INR      121,889        USD      121,447      7/7/2023   CBK      442        -        442  
INR      121,889        USD      121,446      7/7/2023   CBK      443        -        443  
INR      121,889        USD      121,445      7/7/2023   CBK      444        -        444  
INR      121,889        USD      121,455      7/7/2023   CBK      434        -        434  
INR      121,889        USD      121,337      7/7/2023   CBK      552        -        552  
INR      121,889        USD      121,327      7/7/2023   CBK      562        -        562  
INR      121,889        USD      121,327      7/7/2023   CBK      562        -        562  
INR      121,889        USD      121,322      7/7/2023   CBK      567        -        567  
INR      121,889        USD      121,685      7/7/2023   CBK      204        -        204  
INR      121,889        USD      121,696      7/7/2023   CBK      193        -        193  
INR      121,889        USD      121,611      7/7/2023   CBK      278        -        278  
INR      121,889        USD      121,620      7/7/2023   CBK      269        -        269  
INR      121,889        USD      121,639      7/7/2023   CBK      250        -        250  

 

See accompanying notes

 

15


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      121,889        USD      121,202      7/7/2023   CBK    $ 687      $ -      $ 687  
INR      121,889        USD      121,127      7/7/2023   CBK      762        -        762  
INR      121,889        USD      121,252      7/7/2023   CBK      637        -        637  
INR      121,889        USD      121,641      7/7/2023   CBK      248        -        248  
INR      121,889        USD      121,685      7/7/2023   CBK      204        -        204  
INR      121,889        USD      121,623      7/7/2023   CBK      266        -        266  
INR      121,889        USD      121,573      7/7/2023   CBK      316        -        316  
INR      121,889        USD      121,644      7/7/2023   CBK      245        -        245  
INR      121,889        USD      121,208      7/7/2023   CBK      681        -        681  
INR      121,889        USD      121,289      7/7/2023   CBK      600        -        600  
INR      121,889        USD      121,289      7/7/2023   CBK      600        -        600  
INR      121,889        USD      121,327      7/7/2023   CBK      562        -        562  
INR      121,889        USD      121,798      7/7/2023   CBK      91        -        91  
INR      121,889        USD      121,815      7/7/2023   CBK      74        -        74  
INR      121,889        USD      121,849      7/7/2023   CBK      40        -        40  
INR      121,889        USD      121,834      7/7/2023   CBK      55        -        55  
INR      121,889        USD      121,734      7/7/2023   CBK      155        -        155  
INR      152,361        USD      151,359      7/7/2023   CBK      1,002        -        1,002  
INR      152,361        USD      151,334      7/7/2023   CBK      1,027        -        1,027  
INR      152,361        USD      151,355      7/7/2023   CBK      1,006        -        1,006  
INR      152,361        USD      151,574      7/7/2023   CBK      787        -        787  
INR      152,361        USD      151,451      7/7/2023   CBK      910        -        910  
INR      152,361        USD      151,497      7/7/2023   CBK      864        -        864  
INR      152,361        USD      151,539      7/7/2023   CBK      822        -        822  
INR      152,361        USD      151,532      7/7/2023   CBK      829        -        829  
INR      152,361        USD      151,929      7/7/2023   CBK      432        -        432  
INR      152,361        USD      151,997      7/7/2023   CBK      364        -        364  
INR      152,361        USD      152,253      7/7/2023   CBK      108        -        108  
INR      152,361        USD      151,786      7/7/2023   CBK      575        -        575  
INR      152,361        USD      151,820      7/7/2023   CBK      541        -        541  
INR      152,361        USD      151,782      7/7/2023   CBK      579        -        579  
INR      152,361        USD      151,789      7/7/2023   CBK      572        -        572  
INR      152,361        USD      151,797      7/7/2023   CBK      564        -        564  
INR      152,361        USD      151,813      7/7/2023   CBK      548        -        548  
INR      152,361        USD      151,642      7/7/2023   CBK      719        -        719  
INR      152,361        USD      151,641      7/7/2023   CBK      720        -        720  
INR      152,361        USD      151,621      7/7/2023   CBK      740        -        740  
INR      152,361        USD      151,531      7/7/2023   CBK      830        -        830  
INR      152,361        USD      151,581      7/7/2023   CBK      780        -        780  
INR      152,361        USD      151,823      7/7/2023   CBK      538        -        538  
INR      152,361        USD      151,778      7/7/2023   CBK      583        -        583  
INR      152,361        USD      151,988      7/7/2023   CBK      373        -        373  
INR      152,361        USD      152,025      7/7/2023   CBK      336        -        336  
INR      152,361        USD      152,103      7/7/2023   CBK      258        -        258  
INR      152,361        USD      152,253      7/7/2023   CBK      108        -        108  
INR      152,361        USD      151,506      7/7/2023   CBK      855        -        855  
INR      152,361        USD      151,515      7/7/2023   CBK      846        -        846  
INR      152,361        USD      151,506      7/7/2023   CBK      855        -        855  
INR      152,361        USD      151,497      7/7/2023   CBK      864        -        864  
INR      152,361        USD      151,999      7/7/2023   CBK      362        -        362  
INR      152,361        USD      151,969      7/7/2023   CBK      392        -        392  
INR      152,361        USD      151,600      7/7/2023   CBK      761        -        761  
INR      152,361        USD      151,633      7/7/2023   CBK      728        -        728  
INR      152,361        USD      151,620      7/7/2023   CBK      741        -        741  
INR      152,361        USD      151,670      7/7/2023   CBK      691        -        691  
INR      152,361        USD      151,633      7/7/2023   CBK      728        -        728  
INR      152,361        USD      151,622      7/7/2023   CBK      739        -        739  
INR      152,361        USD      151,670      7/7/2023   CBK      691        -        691  
INR      152,361        USD      151,655      7/7/2023   CBK      706        -        706  

 

See accompanying notes

 

16


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      152,361        USD      151,545      7/7/2023   CBK    $ 816      $ -      $ 816  
INR      152,361        USD      151,549      7/7/2023   CBK      812        -        812  
INR      152,361        USD      152,007      7/7/2023   CBK      354        -        354  
TWD      160,578        USD      163,202      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,624      (2,624
TWD      160,578        USD      163,133      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,555      (2,555
INR      182,833        USD      181,585      7/7/2023   CBK      1,248        -        1,248  
INR      182,833        USD      181,604      7/7/2023   CBK      1,229        -        1,229  
INR      182,833        USD      181,994      7/7/2023   CBK      839        -        839  
INR      182,833        USD      181,897      7/7/2023   CBK      936        -        936  
INR      182,833        USD      181,806      7/7/2023   CBK      1,027        -        1,027  
INR      182,833        USD      181,761      7/7/2023   CBK      1,072        -        1,072  
INR      182,833        USD      181,820      7/7/2023   CBK      1,013        -        1,013  
INR      182,833        USD      182,138      7/7/2023   CBK      695        -        695  
INR      182,833        USD      182,129      7/7/2023   CBK      704        -        704  
INR      182,833        USD      181,994      7/7/2023   CBK      839        -        839  
INR      182,833        USD      181,985      7/7/2023   CBK      848        -        848  
INR      182,833        USD      181,787      7/7/2023   CBK      1,046        -        1,046  
INR      182,833        USD      182,362      7/7/2023   CBK      471        -        471  
INR      182,833        USD      182,719      7/7/2023   CBK      114        -        114  
INR      182,833        USD      181,743      7/7/2023   CBK      1,090        -        1,090  
INR      182,833        USD      181,931      7/7/2023   CBK      902        -        902  
INR      182,833        USD      181,994      7/7/2023   CBK      839        -        839  
INR      182,833        USD      181,574      7/7/2023   CBK      1,259        -        1,259  
INR      182,833        USD      181,970      7/7/2023   CBK      863        -        863  
INR      182,833        USD      181,960      7/7/2023   CBK      873        -        873  
INR      182,833        USD      181,948      7/7/2023   CBK      885        -        885  
INR      182,833        USD      182,364      7/7/2023   CBK      469        -        469  
INR      182,833        USD      182,725      7/7/2023   CBK      108        -        108  
INR      182,833        USD      182,428      7/7/2023   CBK      405        -        405  
INR      213,306        USD      211,873      7/7/2023   CBK      1,433        -        1,433  
INR      213,306        USD      211,839      7/7/2023   CBK      1,467        -        1,467  
INR      213,306        USD      211,893      7/7/2023   CBK      1,413        -        1,413  
INR      213,306        USD      212,276      7/7/2023   CBK      1,030        -        1,030  
INR      213,306        USD      212,191      7/7/2023   CBK      1,115        -        1,115  
INR      213,306        USD      212,129      7/7/2023   CBK      1,177        -        1,177  
INR      213,306        USD      212,140      7/7/2023   CBK      1,166        -        1,166  
INR      213,306        USD      212,099      7/7/2023   CBK      1,207        -        1,207  
INR      213,306        USD      212,734      7/7/2023   CBK      572        -        572  
INR      213,306        USD      212,799      7/7/2023   CBK      507        -        507  
INR      213,306        USD      212,833      7/7/2023   CBK      473        -        473  
INR      213,306        USD      212,463      7/7/2023   CBK      843        -        843  
INR      213,306        USD      212,539      7/7/2023   CBK      767        -        767  
INR      213,306        USD      212,498      7/7/2023   CBK      808        -        808  
INR      213,306        USD      212,504      7/7/2023   CBK      802        -        802  
INR      213,306        USD      212,507      7/7/2023   CBK      799        -        799  
INR      213,306        USD      212,852      7/7/2023   CBK      454        -        454  
INR      213,306        USD      212,006      7/7/2023   CBK      1,300        -        1,300  
INR      213,306        USD      211,983      7/7/2023   CBK      1,323        -        1,323  
INR      213,306        USD      212,047      7/7/2023   CBK      1,259        -        1,259  
INR      213,306        USD      212,807      7/7/2023   CBK      499        -        499  
INR      213,306        USD      212,792      7/7/2023   CBK      514        -        514  
INR      213,306        USD      212,216      7/7/2023   CBK      1,090        -        1,090  
INR      213,306        USD      212,204      7/7/2023   CBK      1,102        -        1,102  
INR      213,306        USD      212,325      7/7/2023   CBK      981        -        981  
INR      213,306        USD      212,286      7/7/2023   CBK      1,020        -        1,020  
INR      213,306        USD      212,294      7/7/2023   CBK      1,012        -        1,012  
INR      213,306        USD      212,302      7/7/2023   CBK      1,004        -        1,004  
INR      213,306        USD      212,168      7/7/2023   CBK      1,138        -        1,138  
INR      213,306        USD      212,271      7/7/2023   CBK      1,035        -        1,035  

 

See accompanying notes

 

17


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      213,306        USD      212,818      7/7/2023   CBK    $ 488      $ -      $ 488  
TWD      240,866        USD      244,554      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,688      (3,688
INR      243,778        USD      242,163      7/7/2023   CBK      1,615        -        1,615  
INR      243,778        USD      242,165      7/7/2023   CBK      1,613        -        1,613  
INR      243,778        USD      242,169      7/7/2023   CBK      1,609        -        1,609  
INR      243,778        USD      242,134      7/7/2023   CBK      1,644        -        1,644  
INR      243,778        USD      242,660      7/7/2023   CBK      1,118        -        1,118  
INR      243,778        USD      242,555      7/7/2023   CBK      1,223        -        1,223  
INR      243,778        USD      242,457      7/7/2023   CBK      1,321        -        1,321  
INR      243,778        USD      242,425      7/7/2023   CBK      1,353        -        1,353  
INR      243,778        USD      243,213      7/7/2023   CBK      565        -        565  
INR      243,778        USD      242,831      7/7/2023   CBK      947        -        947  
INR      243,778        USD      242,831      7/7/2023   CBK      947        -        947  
INR      243,778        USD      242,930      7/7/2023   CBK      848        -        848  
INR      243,778        USD      242,413      7/7/2023   CBK      1,365        -        1,365  
INR      243,778        USD      242,876      7/7/2023   CBK      902        -        902  
INR      243,778        USD      243,315      7/7/2023   CBK      463        -        463  
INR      243,778        USD      243,220      7/7/2023   CBK      558        -        558  
INR      243,778        USD      242,395      7/7/2023   CBK      1,383        -        1,383  
INR      243,778        USD      243,114      7/7/2023   CBK      664        -        664  
INR      243,778        USD      242,653      7/7/2023   CBK      1,125        -        1,125  
INR      243,778        USD      242,701      7/7/2023   CBK      1,077        -        1,077  
INR      243,778        USD      242,066      7/7/2023   CBK      1,712        -        1,712  
INR      243,778        USD      241,964      7/7/2023   CBK      1,814        -        1,814  
INR      243,778        USD      241,963      7/7/2023   CBK      1,815        -        1,815  
INR      243,778        USD      241,949      7/7/2023   CBK      1,829        -        1,829  
INR      243,778        USD      242,451      7/7/2023   CBK      1,327        -        1,327  
INR      243,778        USD      242,430      7/7/2023   CBK      1,348        -        1,348  
INR      243,778        USD      242,413      7/7/2023   CBK      1,365        -        1,365  
INR      274,250        USD      272,964      7/7/2023   CBK      1,286        -        1,286  
INR      274,250        USD      272,870      7/7/2023   CBK      1,380        -        1,380  
INR      274,250        USD      272,915      7/7/2023   CBK      1,335        -        1,335  
INR      274,250        USD      272,572      7/7/2023   CBK      1,678        -        1,678  
INR      274,250        USD      272,757      7/7/2023   CBK      1,493        -        1,493  
INR      274,250        USD      273,638      7/7/2023   CBK      612        -        612  
INR      274,250        USD      273,247      7/7/2023   CBK      1,003        -        1,003  
INR      274,250        USD      273,563      7/7/2023   CBK      687        -        687  
INR      274,250        USD      272,698      7/7/2023   CBK      1,552        -        1,552  
INR      274,250        USD      272,767      7/7/2023   CBK      1,483        -        1,483  
INR      274,250        USD      272,377      7/7/2023   CBK      1,873        -        1,873  
INR      274,250        USD      272,782      7/7/2023   CBK      1,468        -        1,468  
INR      274,250        USD      273,446      7/7/2023   CBK      804        -        804  
INR      274,250        USD      272,972      7/7/2023   CBK      1,278        -        1,278  
INR      274,250        USD      272,942      7/7/2023   CBK      1,308        -        1,308  
INR      274,250        USD      272,949      7/7/2023   CBK      1,301        -        1,301  
INR      274,250        USD      272,996      7/7/2023   CBK      1,254        -        1,254  
INR      274,250        USD      272,741      7/7/2023   CBK      1,509        -        1,509  
INR      274,250        USD      273,609      7/7/2023   CBK      641        -        641  
INR      304,722        USD      304,061      7/7/2023   CBK      661        -        661  
INR      304,722        USD      304,064      7/7/2023   CBK      658        -        658  
INR      304,722        USD      303,630      7/7/2023   CBK      1,092        -        1,092  
INR      304,722        USD      303,521      7/7/2023   CBK      1,201        -        1,201  
INR      304,722        USD      302,645      7/7/2023   CBK      2,077        -        2,077  
INR      304,722        USD      303,008      7/7/2023   CBK      1,714        -        1,714  
INR      335,194        USD      333,241      7/7/2023   CBK      1,953        -        1,953  
INR      335,194        USD      334,479      7/7/2023   CBK      715        -        715  
INR      335,194        USD      333,076      7/7/2023   CBK      2,118        -        2,118  
INR      335,194        USD      333,253      7/7/2023   CBK      1,941        -        1,941  
INR      365,667        USD      363,694      7/7/2023   CBK      1,973        -        1,973  

 

See accompanying notes

 

18


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      365,667        USD      363,594      7/7/2023   CBK    $ 2,073      $ -      $ 2,073  
INR      365,667        USD      362,800      7/7/2023   CBK      2,867        -        2,867  
INR      365,667        USD      363,139      7/7/2023   CBK      2,528        -        2,528  
INR      365,667        USD      363,016      7/7/2023   CBK      2,651        -        2,651  
INR      365,667        USD      363,610      7/7/2023   CBK      2,057        -        2,057  
INR      396,139        USD      393,601      7/7/2023   CBK      2,538        -        2,538  
INR      457,083        USD      454,565      7/7/2023   CBK      2,518        -        2,518  
INR      457,083        USD      453,946      7/7/2023   CBK      3,137        -        3,137  
INR      457,083        USD      453,523      7/7/2023   CBK      3,560        -        3,560  
TWD      481,733        USD      488,871      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (7,138      (7,138
INR      487,555        USD      484,848      7/7/2023   CBK      2,707        -        2,707  
INR      487,555        USD      483,917      7/7/2023   CBK      3,638        -        3,638  
INR      518,028        USD      514,321      7/7/2023   CBK      3,707        -        3,707  
INR      543,720        USD      540,247      7/7/2023   CBK      3,473        -        3,473  
INR      548,500        USD      544,149      7/7/2023   CBK      4,351        -        4,351  
TWD      562,021        USD      570,664      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (8,643      (8,643
TWD      562,021        USD      570,469      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (8,448      (8,448
TWD      562,021        USD      570,274      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (8,253      (8,253
TWD      562,021        USD      570,367      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (8,346      (8,346
INR      609,444        USD      604,858      7/7/2023   CBK      4,586        -        4,586  
INR      639,916        USD      634,966      7/7/2023   CBK      4,950        -        4,950  
TWD      642,310        USD      653,734      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (11,424      (11,424
INR      792,278        USD      787,030      7/7/2023   CBK      5,248        -        5,248  
INR      822,750        USD      817,865      7/7/2023   CBK      4,885        -        4,885  
INR      853,222        USD      847,421      7/7/2023   CBK      5,801        -        5,801  
INR      883,694        USD      878,522      7/7/2023   CBK      5,172        -        5,172  
INR      883,694        USD      877,851      7/7/2023   CBK      5,843        -        5,843  
INR      1,040,835        USD      1,034,448      7/7/2023   CBK      6,387        -        6,387  
INR      1,240,654        USD      1,239,833      7/7/2023   CBK      821        -        821  
INR      1,472,824        USD      1,466,086      7/7/2023   CBK      6,738        -        6,738  
INR      1,564,240        USD      1,557,349      7/7/2023   CBK      6,891        -        6,891  
INR      1,675,972        USD      1,665,355      7/7/2023   CBK      10,617        -        10,617  
INR      1,726,759        USD      1,719,006      7/7/2023   CBK      7,753        -        7,753  
INR      1,958,928        USD      1,957,665      7/7/2023   CBK      1,263        -        1,263  
INR      2,183,842        USD      2,175,229      7/7/2023   CBK      8,613        -        8,613  
TWD      2,569,240        USD      2,610,114      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (40,874      (40,874
INR      2,833,916        USD      2,829,838      7/7/2023   CBK      4,078        -        4,078  
INR      2,986,277        USD      2,984,566      7/7/2023   CBK      1,711        -        1,711  
INR      3,169,110        USD      3,149,122      7/7/2023   CBK      19,988        -        19,988  
INR      3,717,610        USD      3,701,713      7/7/2023   CBK      15,897        -        15,897  
INR      3,961,387        USD      3,943,619      7/7/2023   CBK      17,768        -        17,768  
INR      41,807,873        USD      41,625,759      7/7/2023   CBK      182,114        -        182,114  
TWD      96,346,495        USD      96,805,109      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (458,614      (458,614
USD      95,487,519        TWD      93,616,678      7/7/2023   CBK      1,870,841        -        1,870,841  
USD      33,684,916        INR      33,671,792      7/7/2023   CBK      13,124        -        13,124  
USD      6,659,161        INR      6,734,358      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (75,197      (75,197
USD      5,604,570        INR      5,667,831      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (63,261      (63,261
USD      5,425,347        INR      5,484,998      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (59,651      (59,651
USD      3,555,935        INR      3,595,721      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (39,786      (39,786
USD      2,983,024        INR      3,016,749      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (33,725      (33,725
USD      2,862,515        INR      2,894,860      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (32,345      (32,345
USD      2,812,367        INR      2,844,073      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (31,706      (31,706
USD      2,801,847        INR      2,833,916      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (32,069      (32,069
USD      2,499,394        INR      2,527,977      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (28,583      (28,583
USD      2,268,351        INR      2,294,140      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (25,789      (25,789
USD      2,268,296        INR      2,294,140      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (25,844      (25,844
USD      2,211,916        INR      2,237,495      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (25,579      (25,579
USD      2,190,757        INR      2,215,530      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (24,773      (24,773
USD      2,044,866        INR      2,068,114      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (23,248      (23,248

 

See accompanying notes

 

19


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      2,015,150        INR      2,038,141      7/7/2023   CBK    $ -      $ (22,991    $ (22,991
USD      1,929,726        INR      1,950,221      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (20,495      (20,495
USD      1,893,257        INR      1,914,671      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (21,414      (21,414
USD      1,893,163        INR      1,914,670      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (21,507      (21,507
USD      1,877,896        INR      1,899,434      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (21,538      (21,538
USD      1,688,273        INR      1,706,444      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (18,171      (18,171
USD      1,500,075        INR      1,516,839      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (16,764      (16,764
USD      1,363,257        INR      1,378,743      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (15,486      (15,486
USD      1,221,433        TWD      1,204,331      7/7/2023   CBK      17,102        -        17,102  
USD      1,145,614        INR      1,157,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (12,330      (12,330
USD      1,145,449        INR      1,157,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (12,495      (12,495
USD      1,056,092        INR      1,066,527      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (10,435      (10,435
USD      1,055,659        INR      1,066,527      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (10,868      (10,868
USD      1,025,770        INR      1,036,055      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (10,285      (10,285
USD      976,804        TWD      963,465      7/7/2023   CBK      13,339        -        13,339  
USD      910,583        INR      920,938      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (10,355      (10,355
USD      896,183        TWD      883,176      7/7/2023   CBK      13,007        -        13,007  
USD      844,030        INR      853,222      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (9,192      (9,192
USD      815,722        TWD      802,887      7/7/2023   CBK      12,835        -        12,835  
USD      724,412        INR      731,333      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (6,921      (6,921
USD      732,527        TWD      722,599      7/7/2023   CBK      9,928        -        9,928  
USD      734,071        TWD      722,599      7/7/2023   CBK      11,472        -        11,472  
USD      693,384        INR      700,861      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (7,477      (7,477
USD      692,841        INR      700,861      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (8,020      (8,020
USD      693,635        INR      700,861      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (7,226      (7,226
USD      663,693        INR      670,389      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (6,696      (6,696
USD      663,577        INR      670,389      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (6,812      (6,812
USD      663,360        INR      670,389      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (7,029      (7,029
USD      652,620        TWD      642,310      7/7/2023   CBK      10,310        -        10,310  
USD      633,154        INR      639,916      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (6,762      (6,762
USD      632,537        INR      639,916      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (7,379      (7,379
USD      602,586        INR      609,444      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (6,858      (6,858
USD      572,454        INR      578,972      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (6,518      (6,518
USD      572,446        INR      578,972      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (6,526      (6,526
USD      569,230        TWD      562,021      7/7/2023   CBK      7,209        -        7,209  
USD      570,802        TWD      562,021      7/7/2023   CBK      8,781        -        8,781  
USD      543,097        INR      548,500      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,403      (5,403
USD      543,377        INR      548,500      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,123      (5,123
USD      512,852        INR      518,028      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,176      (5,176
USD      512,672        INR      518,028      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,356      (5,356
USD      512,249        INR      518,028      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,779      (5,779
USD      512,505        INR      518,028      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,523      (5,523
USD      482,618        INR      487,555      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,937      (4,937
USD      482,149        INR      487,555      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,406      (5,406
USD      452,449        INR      457,083      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,634      (4,634
USD      452,406        INR      457,083      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,677      (4,677
USD      451,905        INR      457,083      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (5,178      (5,178
USD      452,164        INR      457,083      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,919      (4,919
USD      421,706        INR      426,611      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,905      (4,905
USD      422,522        INR      426,611      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,089      (4,089
USD      391,710        INR      396,139      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,429      (4,429
USD      391,672        INR      396,139      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (4,467      (4,467
USD      361,973        INR      365,666      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,693      (3,693
USD      331,438        INR      335,194      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,756      (3,756
USD      331,381        INR      335,194      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,813      (3,813
USD      331,490        INR      335,194      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,704      (3,704
USD      325,341        TWD      321,155      7/7/2023   CBK      4,186        -        4,186  
USD      325,545        TWD      321,155      7/7/2023   CBK      4,390        -        4,390  
USD      326,275        TWD      321,155      7/7/2023   CBK      5,120        -        5,120  

 

See accompanying notes

 

20


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      326,161        TWD      321,155      7/7/2023   CBK    $ 5,006      $ -      $ 5,006  
USD      301,697        INR      304,722      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,025      (3,025
USD      301,758        INR      304,722      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,964      (2,964
USD      301,676        INR      304,722      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,046      (3,046
USD      301,537        INR      304,722      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,185      (3,185
USD      271,451        INR      274,250      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,799      (2,799
USD      271,181        INR      274,250      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (3,069      (3,069
USD      241,412        INR      243,778      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,366      (2,366
USD      241,435        INR      243,778      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,343      (2,343
USD      240,961        INR      243,778      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,817      (2,817
USD      244,610        TWD      240,866      7/7/2023   CBK      3,744        -        3,744  
USD      244,687        TWD      240,866      7/7/2023   CBK      3,821        -        3,821  
USD      244,546        TWD      240,866      7/7/2023   CBK      3,680        -        3,680  
USD      211,099        INR      213,305      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,206      (2,206
USD      210,932        INR      213,305      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,373      (2,373
USD      211,047        INR      213,305      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,258      (2,258
USD      211,035        INR      213,305      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (2,270      (2,270
USD      181,072        INR      182,833      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,761      (1,761
USD      181,024        INR      182,833      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,809      (1,809
USD      162,966        TWD      160,577      7/7/2023   CBK      2,389        -        2,389  
USD      120,535        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,354      (1,354
USD      120,518        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,371      (1,371
USD      120,537        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,352      (1,352
USD      120,524        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,365      (1,365
USD      120,504        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,385      (1,385
USD      120,533        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,356      (1,356
USD      120,519        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,370      (1,370
USD      120,526        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,363      (1,363
USD      120,544        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,345      (1,345
USD      120,504        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,385      (1,385
USD      120,494        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,395      (1,395
USD      120,531        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,358      (1,358
USD      120,534        INR      121,889      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,355      (1,355
USD      90,398        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,019      (1,019
USD      90,423        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (994      (994
USD      90,405        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,012      (1,012
USD      90,402        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,015      (1,015
USD      90,390        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,027      (1,027
USD      90,392        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,025      (1,025
USD      90,380        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,037      (1,037
USD      90,380        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,037      (1,037
USD      90,401        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,016      (1,016
USD      90,379        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,038      (1,038
USD      90,398        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,019      (1,019
USD      90,412        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,005      (1,005
USD      90,388        INR      91,417      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (1,029      (1,029
USD      81,393        TWD      80,289      7/7/2023   CBK      1,104        -        1,104  
USD      81,380        TWD      80,289      7/7/2023   CBK      1,091        -        1,091  
USD      81,780        TWD      80,289      7/7/2023   CBK      1,491        -        1,491  
USD      81,957        TWD      80,289      7/7/2023   CBK      1,668        -        1,668  
USD      60,381        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (563      (563
USD      60,266        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (678      (678
USD      60,271        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (673      (673
USD      60,276        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (668      (668
USD      60,267        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (677      (677
USD      60,256        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (688      (688
USD      60,266        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (678      (678
USD      60,272        INR      60,944      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (672      (672
USD      30,237        INR      30,472      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (235      (235

 

See accompanying notes

 

21


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      30,134        INR      30,472      7/7/2023   CBK    $ -      $ (338    $ (338
USD      30,132        INR      30,472      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (340      (340
USD      30,130        INR      30,472      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (342      (342
USD      30,128        INR      30,472      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (344      (344
USD      30,135        INR      30,472      7/7/2023   CBK      -        (337      (337
TWD      2,171,142        USD      2,178,052      7/21/2023   CBK      -        (6,910      (6,910
USD      25,659,129        TWD      25,249,579      7/21/2023   CBK      409,550        -        409,550  
INR      30,428        USD      30,428      8/18/2023   CBK      -        -        -  
INR      30,428        USD      30,424      8/18/2023   CBK      4        -        4  
INR      30,428        USD      30,427      8/18/2023   CBK      1        -        1  
INR      30,428        USD      30,421      8/18/2023   CBK      7        -        7  
INR      30,428        USD      30,423      8/18/2023   CBK      5        -        5  
INR      30,428        USD      30,431      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3      (3
INR      30,428        USD      30,430      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (2      (2
INR      30,428        USD      30,441      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (13      (13
INR      30,428        USD      30,427      8/18/2023   CBK      1        -        1  
INR      30,428        USD      30,412      8/18/2023   CBK      16        -        16  
INR      30,428        USD      30,406      8/18/2023   CBK      22        -        22  
INR      30,428        USD      30,454      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (26      (26
INR      30,428        USD      30,461      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (33      (33
INR      30,428        USD      30,462      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (34      (34
INR      30,428        USD      30,461      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (33      (33
INR      30,428        USD      30,461      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (33      (33
INR      30,428        USD      30,459      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (31      (31
INR      30,428        USD      30,464      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (36      (36
INR      30,428        USD      30,455      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (27      (27
INR      30,428        USD      30,464      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (36      (36
INR      30,428        USD      30,428      8/18/2023   CBK      -        -        -  
INR      30,428        USD      30,427      8/18/2023   CBK      1        -        1  
INR      30,428        USD      30,429      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (1      (1
INR      30,428        USD      30,427      8/18/2023   CBK      1        -        1  
INR      30,428        USD      30,427      8/18/2023   CBK      1        -        1  
INR      30,428        USD      30,381      8/18/2023   CBK      47        -        47  
INR      30,428        USD      30,379      8/18/2023   CBK      49        -        49  
INR      30,428        USD      30,377      8/18/2023   CBK      51        -        51  
INR      30,428        USD      30,398      8/18/2023   CBK      30        -        30  
INR      30,428        USD      30,387      8/18/2023   CBK      41        -        41  
INR      30,428        USD      30,395      8/18/2023   CBK      33        -        33  
INR      30,428        USD      30,393      8/18/2023   CBK      35        -        35  
INR      30,428        USD      30,462      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (34      (34
INR      30,428        USD      30,455      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (27      (27
INR      30,428        USD      30,460      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (32      (32
INR      30,428        USD      30,466      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (38      (38
INR      30,428        USD      30,387      8/18/2023   CBK      41        -        41  
INR      30,428        USD      30,399      8/18/2023   CBK      29        -        29  
INR      30,428        USD      30,409      8/18/2023   CBK      19        -        19  
INR      30,428        USD      30,405      8/18/2023   CBK      23        -        23  
INR      30,428        USD      30,409      8/18/2023   CBK      19        -        19  
INR      30,428        USD      30,407      8/18/2023   CBK      21        -        21  
INR      30,428        USD      30,407      8/18/2023   CBK      21        -        21  
INR      30,428        USD      30,395      8/18/2023   CBK      33        -        33  
INR      30,428        USD      30,408      8/18/2023   CBK      20        -        20  
INR      30,428        USD      30,407      8/18/2023   CBK      21        -        21  
INR      30,428        USD      30,410      8/18/2023   CBK      18        -        18  
INR      30,428        USD      30,412      8/18/2023   CBK      16        -        16  
INR      30,428        USD      30,410      8/18/2023   CBK      18        -        18  
INR      30,428        USD      30,424      8/18/2023   CBK      4        -        4  
INR      30,428        USD      30,429      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (1      (1
INR      30,428        USD      30,431      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3      (3

 

See accompanying notes

 

22


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      30,428        USD      30,433      8/18/2023   CBK    $ -      $ (5    $ (5
INR      60,856        USD      60,859      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3      (3
INR      60,856        USD      60,856      8/18/2023   CBK      -        -        -  
INR      60,856        USD      60,862      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (6      (6
INR      60,856        USD      60,852      8/18/2023   CBK      4        -        4  
INR      60,856        USD      60,870      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (14      (14
INR      60,856        USD      60,844      8/18/2023   CBK      12        -        12  
INR      60,856        USD      60,869      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (13      (13
INR      60,856        USD      60,855      8/18/2023   CBK      1        -        1  
INR      60,856        USD      60,910      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (54      (54
INR      60,856        USD      60,911      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (55      (55
INR      60,856        USD      60,929      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (73      (73
INR      60,856        USD      60,914      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (58      (58
INR      60,856        USD      60,921      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (65      (65
INR      60,856        USD      60,924      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (68      (68
INR      60,856        USD      60,923      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (67      (67
INR      60,856        USD      60,923      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (67      (67
INR      60,856        USD      60,928      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (72      (72
INR      60,856        USD      60,926      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (70      (70
INR      60,856        USD      60,924      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (68      (68
INR      60,856        USD      60,919      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (63      (63
INR      60,856        USD      60,917      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (61      (61
INR      60,856        USD      60,782      8/18/2023   CBK      74        -        74  
INR      60,856        USD      60,778      8/18/2023   CBK      78        -        78  
INR      60,856        USD      60,771      8/18/2023   CBK      85        -        85  
INR      60,856        USD      60,779      8/18/2023   CBK      77        -        77  
INR      60,856        USD      60,794      8/18/2023   CBK      62        -        62  
INR      60,856        USD      60,751      8/18/2023   CBK      105        -        105  
INR      60,856        USD      60,782      8/18/2023   CBK      74        -        74  
INR      60,856        USD      60,780      8/18/2023   CBK      76        -        76  
INR      60,856        USD      60,772      8/18/2023   CBK      84        -        84  
INR      60,856        USD      60,777      8/18/2023   CBK      79        -        79  
INR      60,856        USD      60,794      8/18/2023   CBK      62        -        62  
INR      60,856        USD      60,787      8/18/2023   CBK      69        -        69  
INR      60,856        USD      60,793      8/18/2023   CBK      63        -        63  
INR      60,856        USD      60,805      8/18/2023   CBK      51        -        51  
INR      60,856        USD      60,784      8/18/2023   CBK      72        -        72  
INR      60,856        USD      60,792      8/18/2023   CBK      64        -        64  
INR      60,856        USD      60,789      8/18/2023   CBK      67        -        67  
INR      60,856        USD      60,787      8/18/2023   CBK      69        -        69  
INR      60,856        USD      60,784      8/18/2023   CBK      72        -        72  
INR      60,856        USD      60,928      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (72      (72
INR      60,856        USD      60,921      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (65      (65
INR      60,856        USD      60,920      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (64      (64
INR      60,856        USD      60,921      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (65      (65
INR      60,856        USD      60,930      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (74      (74
INR      60,856        USD      60,915      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (59      (59
INR      60,856        USD      60,908      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (52      (52
INR      60,856        USD      60,804      8/18/2023   CBK      52        -        52  
INR      60,856        USD      60,778      8/18/2023   CBK      78        -        78  
INR      60,856        USD      60,783      8/18/2023   CBK      73        -        73  
INR      60,856        USD      60,786      8/18/2023   CBK      70        -        70  
INR      60,856        USD      60,798      8/18/2023   CBK      58        -        58  
INR      60,856        USD      60,817      8/18/2023   CBK      39        -        39  
INR      60,856        USD      60,806      8/18/2023   CBK      50        -        50  
INR      60,856        USD      60,817      8/18/2023   CBK      39        -        39  
INR      60,856        USD      60,815      8/18/2023   CBK      41        -        41  
INR      60,856        USD      60,814      8/18/2023   CBK      42        -        42  
INR      60,856        USD      60,811      8/18/2023   CBK      45        -        45  

 

See accompanying notes

 

23


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      60,856        USD      60,820      8/18/2023   CBK    $ 36      $ -      $ 36  
INR      60,856        USD      60,862      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (6      (6
INR      91,284        USD      91,361      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (77      (77
INR      91,284        USD      91,388      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (104      (104
INR      91,284        USD      91,395      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (111      (111
INR      91,284        USD      91,400      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (116      (116
INR      91,284        USD      91,181      8/18/2023   CBK      103        -        103  
INR      91,284        USD      91,193      8/18/2023   CBK      91        -        91  
INR      91,284        USD      91,109      8/18/2023   CBK      175        -        175  
INR      91,284        USD      91,123      8/18/2023   CBK      161        -        161  
INR      91,284        USD      91,137      8/18/2023   CBK      147        -        147  
INR      91,284        USD      91,196      8/18/2023   CBK      88        -        88  
INR      91,284        USD      91,202      8/18/2023   CBK      82        -        82  
INR      91,284        USD      91,392      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (108      (108
INR      91,284        USD      91,389      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (105      (105
INR      91,284        USD      91,372      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (88      (88
INR      91,284        USD      91,369      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (85      (85
INR      91,284        USD      91,148      8/18/2023   CBK      136        -        136  
INR      91,284        USD      91,234      8/18/2023   CBK      50        -        50  
INR      91,284        USD      91,224      8/18/2023   CBK      60        -        60  
INR      121,712        USD      121,824      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (112      (112
INR      121,712        USD      121,807      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (95      (95
INR      121,712        USD      121,842      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (130      (130
INR      121,712        USD      121,559      8/18/2023   CBK      153        -        153  
INR      121,712        USD      121,850      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (138      (138
INR      121,712        USD      121,845      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (133      (133
INR      121,712        USD      121,857      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (145      (145
INR      121,712        USD      121,829      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (117      (117
INR      121,712        USD      121,564      8/18/2023   CBK      148        -        148  
INR      121,712        USD      121,563      8/18/2023   CBK      149        -        149  
INR      152,140        USD      151,959      8/18/2023   CBK      181        -        181  
INR      152,140        USD      151,959      8/18/2023   CBK      181        -        181  
INR      152,140        USD      152,282      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (142      (142
INR      152,140        USD      152,289      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (149      (149
INR      152,140        USD      151,992      8/18/2023   CBK      148        -        148  
INR      152,140        USD      151,917      8/18/2023   CBK      223        -        223  
INR      1,064,982        USD      1,066,254      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (1,272      (1,272
INR      1,064,982        USD      1,064,295      8/18/2023   CBK      687        -        687  
INR      1,196,183        USD      1,196,328      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (145      (145
INR      1,255,992        USD      1,256,267      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (275      (275
INR      1,337,767        USD      1,338,572      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (805      (805
INR      1,399,691        USD      1,401,528      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (1,837      (1,837
INR      1,704,978        USD      1,707,524      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (2,546      (2,546
INR      1,746,006        USD      1,746,807      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (801      (801
INR      1,840,898        USD      1,843,458      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (2,560      (2,560
INR      1,845,969        USD      1,846,796      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (827      (827
INR      1,935,790        USD      1,936,924      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (1,134      (1,134
INR      2,069,108        USD      2,071,594      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (2,486      (2,486
INR      2,129,965        USD      2,133,184      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3,219      (3,219
INR      2,170,535        USD      2,171,449      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (914      (914
INR      2,183,034        USD      2,183,486      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (452      (452
INR      2,251,677        USD      2,252,603      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (926      (926
INR      2,286,715        USD      2,290,283      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3,568      (3,568
INR      2,293,315        USD      2,295,382      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (2,067      (2,067
INR      2,378,922        USD      2,382,352      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3,430      (3,430
INR      2,393,675        USD      2,396,855      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3,180      (3,180
INR      2,434,245        USD      2,438,438      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (4,193      (4,193
INR      2,576,243        USD      2,578,314      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (2,071      (2,071
INR      2,723,312        USD      2,727,677      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (4,365      (4,365

 

See accompanying notes

 

24


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
INR      3,452,580        USD      3,457,010      8/18/2023   CBK    $ -      $ (4,430    $ (4,430
INR      3,641,359        USD      3,646,174      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (4,815      (4,815
INR      3,854,222        USD      3,856,193      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (1,971      (1,971
INR      4,498,149        USD      4,503,762      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (5,613      (5,613
INR      6,024,757        USD      6,027,764      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (3,007      (3,007
INR      7,150,595        USD      7,158,959      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (8,364      (8,364
INR      7,241,880        USD      7,250,793      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (8,913      (8,913
INR      9,645,697        USD      9,657,450      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (11,753      (11,753
USD      2,646,791        USD      2,647,242      8/18/2023   CBK      -        (451      (451
USD      30,451        INR      30,428      8/18/2023   CBK      23        -        23  
USD      97,065,075        TWD      96,847,071      8/22/2023   CBK      218,004        -        218,004  
USD      970,116        TWD      968,471      8/22/2023   CBK      1,645        -        1,645  
USD      565,501        TWD      564,941      8/22/2023   CBK      560        -        560  
USD      485,159        TWD      484,235      8/22/2023   CBK      924        -        924  
USD      485,196        TWD      484,235      8/22/2023   CBK      961        -        961  
USD      404,343        TWD      403,529      8/22/2023   CBK      814        -        814  
USD      404,329        TWD      403,529      8/22/2023   CBK      800        -        800  
USD      403,942        TWD      403,529      8/22/2023   CBK      413        -        413  
USD      404,382        TWD      403,529      8/22/2023   CBK      853        -        853  
USD      161,523        TWD      161,412      8/22/2023   CBK      111        -        111  
USD      161,599        TWD      161,412      8/22/2023   CBK      187        -        187  
USD      161,459        TWD      161,412      8/22/2023   CBK      47        -        47  
USD      161,352        TWD      161,412      8/22/2023   CBK      -        (60      (60
USD      80,387        TWD      80,706      8/22/2023   CBK      -        (319      (319
USD      80,406        TWD      80,706      8/22/2023   CBK      -        (300      (300
INR      33,615,817        USD      33,630,377      8/24/2023   CBK      -        (14,560      (14,560
BRL      20,885        USD      20,265      7/5/2023   HUB      620        -        620  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,278      7/5/2023   HUB      607        -        607  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,226      7/5/2023   HUB      659        -        659  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,248      7/5/2023   HUB      637        -        637  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,255      7/5/2023   HUB      630        -        630  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,281      7/5/2023   HUB      604        -        604  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,313      7/5/2023   HUB      572        -        572  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,409      7/5/2023   HUB      476        -        476  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,411      7/5/2023   HUB      474        -        474  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,387      7/5/2023   HUB      498        -        498  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,434      7/5/2023   HUB      451        -        451  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,440      7/5/2023   HUB      445        -        445  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,431      7/5/2023   HUB      454        -        454  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,421      7/5/2023   HUB      464        -        464  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,161      7/5/2023   HUB      724        -        724  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,098      7/5/2023   HUB      787        -        787  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,164      7/5/2023   HUB      721        -        721  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,166      7/5/2023   HUB      719        -        719  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,151      7/5/2023   HUB      734        -        734  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,145      7/5/2023   HUB      740        -        740  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,056      7/5/2023   HUB      829        -        829  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,056      7/5/2023   HUB      829        -        829  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,046      7/5/2023   HUB      839        -        839  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,056      7/5/2023   HUB      829        -        829  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,076      7/5/2023   HUB      809        -        809  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,080      7/5/2023   HUB      805        -        805  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,094      7/5/2023   HUB      791        -        791  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,078      7/5/2023   HUB      807        -        807  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,058      7/5/2023   HUB      827        -        827  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,062      7/5/2023   HUB      823        -        823  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,233      7/5/2023   HUB      652        -        652  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,248      7/5/2023   HUB      637        -        637  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,165      7/5/2023   HUB      720        -        720  

 

See accompanying notes

 

25


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      20,885        USD      20,155      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 730      $ -      $ 730  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,163      7/5/2023   HUB      722        -        722  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,149      7/5/2023   HUB      736        -        736  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,133      7/5/2023   HUB      752        -        752  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,157      7/5/2023   HUB      728        -        728  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,078      7/5/2023   HUB      807        -        807  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,219      7/5/2023   HUB      666        -        666  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,263      7/5/2023   HUB      622        -        622  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,255      7/5/2023   HUB      630        -        630  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,283      7/5/2023   HUB      602        -        602  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,221      7/5/2023   HUB      664        -        664  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,240      7/5/2023   HUB      645        -        645  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,236      7/5/2023   HUB      649        -        649  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,265      7/5/2023   HUB      620        -        620  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,352      7/5/2023   HUB      533        -        533  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,394      7/5/2023   HUB      491        -        491  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,413      7/5/2023   HUB      472        -        472  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,384      7/5/2023   HUB      501        -        501  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,374      7/5/2023   HUB      511        -        511  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,412      7/5/2023   HUB      473        -        473  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,414      7/5/2023   HUB      471        -        471  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,401      7/5/2023   HUB      484        -        484  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,384      7/5/2023   HUB      501        -        501  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,410      7/5/2023   HUB      475        -        475  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,169      7/5/2023   HUB      716        -        716  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,372      7/5/2023   HUB      513        -        513  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,150      7/5/2023   HUB      735        -        735  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,117      7/5/2023   HUB      768        -        768  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,388      7/5/2023   HUB      497        -        497  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,430      7/5/2023   HUB      455        -        455  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,394      7/5/2023   HUB      491        -        491  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,407      7/5/2023   HUB      478        -        478  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,312      7/5/2023   HUB      573        -        573  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,370      7/5/2023   HUB      515        -        515  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,253      7/5/2023   HUB      632        -        632  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,242      7/5/2023   HUB      643        -        643  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,373      7/5/2023   HUB      512        -        512  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,134      7/5/2023   HUB      751        -        751  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,103      7/5/2023   HUB      782        -        782  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,071      7/5/2023   HUB      814        -        814  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,068      7/5/2023   HUB      817        -        817  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,062      7/5/2023   HUB      823        -        823  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,054      7/5/2023   HUB      831        -        831  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,054      7/5/2023   HUB      831        -        831  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,053      7/5/2023   HUB      832        -        832  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,053      7/5/2023   HUB      832        -        832  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,055      7/5/2023   HUB      830        -        830  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,050      7/5/2023   HUB      835        -        835  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,053      7/5/2023   HUB      832        -        832  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,060      7/5/2023   HUB      825        -        825  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,072      7/5/2023   HUB      813        -        813  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,068      7/5/2023   HUB      817        -        817  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,070      7/5/2023   HUB      815        -        815  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,054      7/5/2023   HUB      831        -        831  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,409      7/5/2023   HUB      476        -        476  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,409      7/5/2023   HUB      476        -        476  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,415      7/5/2023   HUB      470        -        470  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,269      7/5/2023   HUB      616        -        616  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,290      7/5/2023   HUB      595        -        595  

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      20,885        USD      20,315      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 570      $ -      $ 570  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,314      7/5/2023   HUB      571        -        571  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,388      7/5/2023   HUB      497        -        497  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,441      7/5/2023   HUB      444        -        444  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,447      7/5/2023   HUB      438        -        438  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,458      7/5/2023   HUB      427        -        427  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,248      7/5/2023   HUB      637        -        637  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,251      7/5/2023   HUB      634        -        634  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,245      7/5/2023   HUB      640        -        640  
BRL      20,885        USD      20,244      7/5/2023   HUB      641        -        641  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,571      7/5/2023   HUB      1,198        -        1,198  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,447      7/5/2023   HUB      1,322        -        1,322  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,524      7/5/2023   HUB      1,245        -        1,245  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,467      7/5/2023   HUB      1,302        -        1,302  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,453      7/5/2023   HUB      1,316        -        1,316  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,524      7/5/2023   HUB      1,245        -        1,245  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,657      7/5/2023   HUB      1,112        -        1,112  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,664      7/5/2023   HUB      1,105        -        1,105  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,669      7/5/2023   HUB      1,100        -        1,100  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,679      7/5/2023   HUB      1,090        -        1,090  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,632      7/5/2023   HUB      1,137        -        1,137  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,722      7/5/2023   HUB      1,047        -        1,047  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,830      7/5/2023   HUB      939        -        939  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,812      7/5/2023   HUB      957        -        957  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,821      7/5/2023   HUB      948        -        948  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,826      7/5/2023   HUB      943        -        943  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,801      7/5/2023   HUB      968        -        968  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,910      7/5/2023   HUB      859        -        859  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,797      7/5/2023   HUB      972        -        972  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,872      7/5/2023   HUB      897        -        897  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,870      7/5/2023   HUB      899        -        899  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,874      7/5/2023   HUB      895        -        895  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,840      7/5/2023   HUB      929        -        929  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,865      7/5/2023   HUB      904        -        904  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,845      7/5/2023   HUB      924        -        924  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,848      7/5/2023   HUB      921        -        921  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,818      7/5/2023   HUB      951        -        951  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,864      7/5/2023   HUB      905        -        905  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,865      7/5/2023   HUB      904        -        904  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,871      7/5/2023   HUB      898        -        898  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,884      7/5/2023   HUB      885        -        885  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,880      7/5/2023   HUB      889        -        889  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,864      7/5/2023   HUB      905        -        905  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,803      7/5/2023   HUB      966        -        966  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,852      7/5/2023   HUB      917        -        917  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,814      7/5/2023   HUB      955        -        955  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,819      7/5/2023   HUB      950        -        950  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,840      7/5/2023   HUB      929        -        929  
BRL      41,769        USD      41,054      7/5/2023   HUB      715        -        715  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,409      7/5/2023   HUB      1,360        -        1,360  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,325      7/5/2023   HUB      1,444        -        1,444  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,330      7/5/2023   HUB      1,439        -        1,439  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,300      7/5/2023   HUB      1,469        -        1,469  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,287      7/5/2023   HUB      1,482        -        1,482  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,297      7/5/2023   HUB      1,472        -        1,472  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,297      7/5/2023   HUB      1,472        -        1,472  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,345      7/5/2023   HUB      1,424        -        1,424  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,288      7/5/2023   HUB      1,481        -        1,481  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,269      7/5/2023   HUB      1,500        -        1,500  

 

See accompanying notes

 

27


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      41,769        USD      40,266      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,503      $ -      $ 1,503  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,303      7/5/2023   HUB      1,466        -        1,466  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,311      7/5/2023   HUB      1,458        -        1,458  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,139      7/5/2023   HUB      1,630        -        1,630  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,102      7/5/2023   HUB      1,667        -        1,667  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,091      7/5/2023   HUB      1,678        -        1,678  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,091      7/5/2023   HUB      1,678        -        1,678  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,144      7/5/2023   HUB      1,625        -        1,625  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,139      7/5/2023   HUB      1,630        -        1,630  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,155      7/5/2023   HUB      1,614        -        1,614  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,171      7/5/2023   HUB      1,598        -        1,598  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,147      7/5/2023   HUB      1,622        -        1,622  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,171      7/5/2023   HUB      1,598        -        1,598  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,155      7/5/2023   HUB      1,614        -        1,614  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,122      7/5/2023   HUB      1,647        -        1,647  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,119      7/5/2023   HUB      1,650        -        1,650  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,126      7/5/2023   HUB      1,643        -        1,643  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,134      7/5/2023   HUB      1,635        -        1,635  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,135      7/5/2023   HUB      1,634        -        1,634  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,123      7/5/2023   HUB      1,646        -        1,646  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,135      7/5/2023   HUB      1,634        -        1,634  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,465      7/5/2023   HUB      1,304        -        1,304  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,383      7/5/2023   HUB      1,386        -        1,386  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,420      7/5/2023   HUB      1,349        -        1,349  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,411      7/5/2023   HUB      1,358        -        1,358  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,481      7/5/2023   HUB      1,288        -        1,288  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,301      7/5/2023   HUB      1,468        -        1,468  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,272      7/5/2023   HUB      1,497        -        1,497  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,325      7/5/2023   HUB      1,444        -        1,444  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,325      7/5/2023   HUB      1,444        -        1,444  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,286      7/5/2023   HUB      1,483        -        1,483  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,330      7/5/2023   HUB      1,439        -        1,439  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,248      7/5/2023   HUB      1,521        -        1,521  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,220      7/5/2023   HUB      1,549        -        1,549  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,265      7/5/2023   HUB      1,504        -        1,504  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,193      7/5/2023   HUB      1,576        -        1,576  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,155      7/5/2023   HUB      1,614        -        1,614  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,134      7/5/2023   HUB      1,635        -        1,635  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,158      7/5/2023   HUB      1,611        -        1,611  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,151      7/5/2023   HUB      1,618        -        1,618  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,168      7/5/2023   HUB      1,601        -        1,601  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,566      7/5/2023   HUB      1,203        -        1,203  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,522      7/5/2023   HUB      1,247        -        1,247  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,442      7/5/2023   HUB      1,327        -        1,327  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,500      7/5/2023   HUB      1,269        -        1,269  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,546      7/5/2023   HUB      1,223        -        1,223  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,578      7/5/2023   HUB      1,191        -        1,191  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,668      7/5/2023   HUB      1,101        -        1,101  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,708      7/5/2023   HUB      1,061        -        1,061  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,720      7/5/2023   HUB      1,049        -        1,049  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,799      7/5/2023   HUB      970        -        970  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,811      7/5/2023   HUB      958        -        958  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,759      7/5/2023   HUB      1,010        -        1,010  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,798      7/5/2023   HUB      971        -        971  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,782      7/5/2023   HUB      987        -        987  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,777      7/5/2023   HUB      992        -        992  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,785      7/5/2023   HUB      984        -        984  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,775      7/5/2023   HUB      994        -        994  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,830      7/5/2023   HUB      939        -        939  

 

See accompanying notes

 

28


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      41,769        USD      40,774      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 995      $ -      $ 995  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,767      7/5/2023   HUB      1,002        -        1,002  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,817      7/5/2023   HUB      952        -        952  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,822      7/5/2023   HUB      947        -        947  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,879      7/5/2023   HUB      890        -        890  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,877      7/5/2023   HUB      892        -        892  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,770      7/5/2023   HUB      999        -        999  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,780      7/5/2023   HUB      989        -        989  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,774      7/5/2023   HUB      995        -        995  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,775      7/5/2023   HUB      994        -        994  
BRL      41,769        USD      41,072      7/5/2023   HUB      697        -        697  
BRL      41,769        USD      41,099      7/5/2023   HUB      670        -        670  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,818      7/5/2023   HUB      951        -        951  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,817      7/5/2023   HUB      952        -        952  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,810      7/5/2023   HUB      959        -        959  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,303      7/5/2023   HUB      1,466        -        1,466  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,320      7/5/2023   HUB      1,449        -        1,449  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,450      7/5/2023   HUB      1,319        -        1,319  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,672      7/5/2023   HUB      1,097        -        1,097  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,660      7/5/2023   HUB      1,109        -        1,109  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,672      7/5/2023   HUB      1,097        -        1,097  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,671      7/5/2023   HUB      1,098        -        1,098  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,671      7/5/2023   HUB      1,098        -        1,098  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,629      7/5/2023   HUB      1,140        -        1,140  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,698      7/5/2023   HUB      1,071        -        1,071  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,744      7/5/2023   HUB      1,025        -        1,025  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,844      7/5/2023   HUB      925        -        925  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,840      7/5/2023   HUB      929        -        929  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,720      7/5/2023   HUB      1,049        -        1,049  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,711      7/5/2023   HUB      1,058        -        1,058  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,818      7/5/2023   HUB      951        -        951  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,325      7/5/2023   HUB      1,444        -        1,444  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,235      7/5/2023   HUB      1,534        -        1,534  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,321      7/5/2023   HUB      1,448        -        1,448  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,261      7/5/2023   HUB      1,508        -        1,508  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,229      7/5/2023   HUB      1,540        -        1,540  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,188      7/5/2023   HUB      1,581        -        1,581  
BRL      41,769        USD      39,906      7/5/2023   HUB      1,863        -        1,863  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,590      7/5/2023   HUB      1,179        -        1,179  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,766      7/5/2023   HUB      1,003        -        1,003  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,819      7/5/2023   HUB      950        -        950  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,802      7/5/2023   HUB      967        -        967  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,764      7/5/2023   HUB      1,005        -        1,005  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,769      7/5/2023   HUB      1,000        -        1,000  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,772      7/5/2023   HUB      997        -        997  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,877      7/5/2023   HUB      892        -        892  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,804      7/5/2023   HUB      965        -        965  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,806      7/5/2023   HUB      963        -        963  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,820      7/5/2023   HUB      949        -        949  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,828      7/5/2023   HUB      941        -        941  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,563      7/5/2023   HUB      1,206        -        1,206  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,765      7/5/2023   HUB      1,004        -        1,004  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,765      7/5/2023   HUB      1,004        -        1,004  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,668      7/5/2023   HUB      1,101        -        1,101  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,666      7/5/2023   HUB      1,103        -        1,103  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,680      7/5/2023   HUB      1,089        -        1,089  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,810      7/5/2023   HUB      959        -        959  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,674      7/5/2023   HUB      1,095        -        1,095  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,795      7/5/2023   HUB      974        -        974  

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      41,769        USD      40,759      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,010      $ -      $ 1,010  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,769      7/5/2023   HUB      1,000        -        1,000  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,810      7/5/2023   HUB      959        -        959  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,921      7/5/2023   HUB      848        -        848  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,817      7/5/2023   HUB      952        -        952  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,742      7/5/2023   HUB      1,027        -        1,027  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,710      7/5/2023   HUB      1,059        -        1,059  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,718      7/5/2023   HUB      1,051        -        1,051  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,720      7/5/2023   HUB      1,049        -        1,049  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,719      7/5/2023   HUB      1,050        -        1,050  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,847      7/5/2023   HUB      922        -        922  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,844      7/5/2023   HUB      925        -        925  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,860      7/5/2023   HUB      909        -        909  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,843      7/5/2023   HUB      926        -        926  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,098      7/5/2023   HUB      1,671        -        1,671  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,107      7/5/2023   HUB      1,662        -        1,662  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,115      7/5/2023   HUB      1,654        -        1,654  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,116      7/5/2023   HUB      1,653        -        1,653  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,506      7/5/2023   HUB      1,263        -        1,263  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,747      7/5/2023   HUB      1,022        -        1,022  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,719      7/5/2023   HUB      1,050        -        1,050  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,437      7/5/2023   HUB      1,332        -        1,332  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,334      7/5/2023   HUB      1,435        -        1,435  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,497      7/5/2023   HUB      1,272        -        1,272  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,400      7/5/2023   HUB      1,369        -        1,369  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,412      7/5/2023   HUB      1,357        -        1,357  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,297      7/5/2023   HUB      1,472        -        1,472  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,297      7/5/2023   HUB      1,472        -        1,472  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,293      7/5/2023   HUB      1,476        -        1,476  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,285      7/5/2023   HUB      1,484        -        1,484  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,321      7/5/2023   HUB      1,448        -        1,448  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,288      7/5/2023   HUB      1,481        -        1,481  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,279      7/5/2023   HUB      1,490        -        1,490  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,510      7/5/2023   HUB      1,259        -        1,259  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,140      7/5/2023   HUB      1,629        -        1,629  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,127      7/5/2023   HUB      1,642        -        1,642  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,129      7/5/2023   HUB      1,640        -        1,640  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,132      7/5/2023   HUB      1,637        -        1,637  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,107      7/5/2023   HUB      1,662        -        1,662  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,115      7/5/2023   HUB      1,654        -        1,654  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,103      7/5/2023   HUB      1,666        -        1,666  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,090      7/5/2023   HUB      1,679        -        1,679  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,107      7/5/2023   HUB      1,662        -        1,662  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,115      7/5/2023   HUB      1,654        -        1,654  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,101      7/5/2023   HUB      1,668        -        1,668  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,093      7/5/2023   HUB      1,676        -        1,676  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,134      7/5/2023   HUB      1,635        -        1,635  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,139      7/5/2023   HUB      1,630        -        1,630  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,167      7/5/2023   HUB      1,602        -        1,602  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,463      7/5/2023   HUB      1,306        -        1,306  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,826      7/5/2023   HUB      943        -        943  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,843      7/5/2023   HUB      926        -        926  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,726      7/5/2023   HUB      1,043        -        1,043  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,574      7/5/2023   HUB      1,195        -        1,195  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,561      7/5/2023   HUB      1,208        -        1,208  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,537      7/5/2023   HUB      1,232        -        1,232  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,562      7/5/2023   HUB      1,207        -        1,207  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,564      7/5/2023   HUB      1,205        -        1,205  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,453      7/5/2023   HUB      1,316        -        1,316  

 

See accompanying notes

 

30


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      41,769        USD      40,545      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,224      $ -      $ 1,224  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,532      7/5/2023   HUB      1,237        -        1,237  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,571      7/5/2023   HUB      1,198        -        1,198  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,587      7/5/2023   HUB      1,182        -        1,182  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,579      7/5/2023   HUB      1,190        -        1,190  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,624      7/5/2023   HUB      1,145        -        1,145  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,660      7/5/2023   HUB      1,109        -        1,109  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,641      7/5/2023   HUB      1,128        -        1,128  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,673      7/5/2023   HUB      1,096        -        1,096  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,781      7/5/2023   HUB      988        -        988  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,776      7/5/2023   HUB      993        -        993  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,888      7/5/2023   HUB      881        -        881  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,848      7/5/2023   HUB      921        -        921  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,815      7/5/2023   HUB      954        -        954  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,805      7/5/2023   HUB      964        -        964  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,914      7/5/2023   HUB      855        -        855  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,926      7/5/2023   HUB      843        -        843  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,914      7/5/2023   HUB      855        -        855  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,537      7/5/2023   HUB      1,232        -        1,232  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,545      7/5/2023   HUB      1,224        -        1,224  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,735      7/5/2023   HUB      1,034        -        1,034  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,672      7/5/2023   HUB      1,097        -        1,097  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,721      7/5/2023   HUB      1,048        -        1,048  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,706      7/5/2023   HUB      1,063        -        1,063  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,731      7/5/2023   HUB      1,038        -        1,038  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,473      7/5/2023   HUB      1,296        -        1,296  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,491      7/5/2023   HUB      1,278        -        1,278  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,490      7/5/2023   HUB      1,279        -        1,279  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,486      7/5/2023   HUB      1,283        -        1,283  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,487      7/5/2023   HUB      1,282        -        1,282  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,293      7/5/2023   HUB      1,476        -        1,476  
BRL      41,769        USD      40,499      7/5/2023   HUB      1,270        -        1,270  
BRL      46,991        USD      45,970      7/5/2023   HUB      1,021        -        1,021  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,764      7/5/2023   HUB      1,890        -        1,890  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,829      7/5/2023   HUB      1,825        -        1,825  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,752      7/5/2023   HUB      1,902        -        1,902  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,844      7/5/2023   HUB      1,810        -        1,810  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,675      7/5/2023   HUB      1,979        -        1,979  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,684      7/5/2023   HUB      1,970        -        1,970  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,757      7/5/2023   HUB      1,897        -        1,897  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,780      7/5/2023   HUB      1,874        -        1,874  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,696      7/5/2023   HUB      1,958        -        1,958  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,676      7/5/2023   HUB      1,978        -        1,978  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,077      7/5/2023   HUB      1,577        -        1,577  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,947      7/5/2023   HUB      1,707        -        1,707  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,129      7/5/2023   HUB      1,525        -        1,525  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,365      7/5/2023   HUB      1,289        -        1,289  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,232      7/5/2023   HUB      1,422        -        1,422  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,171      7/5/2023   HUB      1,483        -        1,483  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,156      7/5/2023   HUB      1,498        -        1,498  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,241      7/5/2023   HUB      1,413        -        1,413  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,173      7/5/2023   HUB      1,481        -        1,481  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,161      7/5/2023   HUB      1,493        -        1,493  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,198      7/5/2023   HUB      1,456        -        1,456  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,242      7/5/2023   HUB      1,412        -        1,412  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,364      7/5/2023   HUB      1,290        -        1,290  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,210      7/5/2023   HUB      1,444        -        1,444  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,283      7/5/2023   HUB      1,371        -        1,371  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,316      7/5/2023   HUB      1,338        -        1,338  

 

See accompanying notes

 

31


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      62,654        USD      61,377      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,277      $ -      $ 1,277  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,181      7/5/2023   HUB      1,473        -        1,473  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,242      7/5/2023   HUB      1,412        -        1,412  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,221      7/5/2023   HUB      1,433        -        1,433  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,208      7/5/2023   HUB      1,446        -        1,446  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,248      7/5/2023   HUB      1,406        -        1,406  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,277      7/5/2023   HUB      1,377        -        1,377  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,219      7/5/2023   HUB      1,435        -        1,435  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,311      7/5/2023   HUB      1,343        -        1,343  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,309      7/5/2023   HUB      1,345        -        1,345  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,275      7/5/2023   HUB      1,379        -        1,379  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,251      7/5/2023   HUB      1,403        -        1,403  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,252      7/5/2023   HUB      1,402        -        1,402  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,291      7/5/2023   HUB      1,363        -        1,363  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,302      7/5/2023   HUB      1,352        -        1,352  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,335      7/5/2023   HUB      1,319        -        1,319  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,309      7/5/2023   HUB      1,345        -        1,345  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,311      7/5/2023   HUB      1,343        -        1,343  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,316      7/5/2023   HUB      1,338        -        1,338  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,283      7/5/2023   HUB      1,371        -        1,371  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,251      7/5/2023   HUB      1,403        -        1,403  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,244      7/5/2023   HUB      1,410        -        1,410  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,209      7/5/2023   HUB      1,445        -        1,445  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,216      7/5/2023   HUB      1,438        -        1,438  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,374      7/5/2023   HUB      1,280        -        1,280  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,370      7/5/2023   HUB      1,284        -        1,284  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,321      7/5/2023   HUB      1,333        -        1,333  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,321      7/5/2023   HUB      1,333        -        1,333  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,323      7/5/2023   HUB      1,331        -        1,331  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,291      7/5/2023   HUB      1,363        -        1,363  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,627      7/5/2023   HUB      1,027        -        1,027  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,650      7/5/2023   HUB      1,004        -        1,004  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,560      7/5/2023   HUB      1,094        -        1,094  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,620      7/5/2023   HUB      2,034        -        2,034  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,611      7/5/2023   HUB      2,043        -        2,043  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,467      7/5/2023   HUB      2,187        -        2,187  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,477      7/5/2023   HUB      2,177        -        2,177  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,372      7/5/2023   HUB      2,282        -        2,282  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,403      7/5/2023   HUB      2,251        -        2,251  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,458      7/5/2023   HUB      2,196        -        2,196  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,464      7/5/2023   HUB      2,190        -        2,190  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,252      7/5/2023   HUB      2,402        -        2,402  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,425      7/5/2023   HUB      2,229        -        2,229  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,460      7/5/2023   HUB      2,194        -        2,194  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,276      7/5/2023   HUB      2,378        -        2,378  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,252      7/5/2023   HUB      2,402        -        2,402  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,238      7/5/2023   HUB      2,416        -        2,416  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,179      7/5/2023   HUB      2,475        -        2,475  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,166      7/5/2023   HUB      2,488        -        2,488  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,191      7/5/2023   HUB      2,463        -        2,463  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,191      7/5/2023   HUB      2,463        -        2,463  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,185      7/5/2023   HUB      2,469        -        2,469  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,690      7/5/2023   HUB      1,964        -        1,964  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,665      7/5/2023   HUB      1,989        -        1,989  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,671      7/5/2023   HUB      1,983        -        1,983  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,694      7/5/2023   HUB      1,960        -        1,960  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,691      7/5/2023   HUB      1,963        -        1,963  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,774      7/5/2023   HUB      1,880        -        1,880  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,657      7/5/2023   HUB      1,997        -        1,997  

 

See accompanying notes

 

32


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      62,654        USD      60,830      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,824      $ -      $ 1,824  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,812      7/5/2023   HUB      1,842        -        1,842  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,824      7/5/2023   HUB      1,830        -        1,830  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,446      7/5/2023   HUB      2,208        -        2,208  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,464      7/5/2023   HUB      2,190        -        2,190  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,710      7/5/2023   HUB      1,944        -        1,944  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,619      7/5/2023   HUB      2,035        -        2,035  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,677      7/5/2023   HUB      1,977        -        1,977  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,650      7/5/2023   HUB      2,004        -        2,004  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,748      7/5/2023   HUB      1,906        -        1,906  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,755      7/5/2023   HUB      1,899        -        1,899  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,447      7/5/2023   HUB      2,207        -        2,207  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,445      7/5/2023   HUB      2,209        -        2,209  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,416      7/5/2023   HUB      2,238        -        2,238  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,523      7/5/2023   HUB      2,131        -        2,131  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,203      7/5/2023   HUB      2,451        -        2,451  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,210      7/5/2023   HUB      2,444        -        2,444  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,216      7/5/2023   HUB      2,438        -        2,438  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,245      7/5/2023   HUB      2,409        -        2,409  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,873      7/5/2023   HUB      1,781        -        1,781  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,871      7/5/2023   HUB      1,783        -        1,783  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,874      7/5/2023   HUB      1,780        -        1,780  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,676      7/5/2023   HUB      1,978        -        1,978  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,703      7/5/2023   HUB      1,951        -        1,951  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,898      7/5/2023   HUB      1,756        -        1,756  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,877      7/5/2023   HUB      1,777        -        1,777  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,867      7/5/2023   HUB      1,787        -        1,787  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,801      7/5/2023   HUB      1,853        -        1,853  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,807      7/5/2023   HUB      1,847        -        1,847  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,768      7/5/2023   HUB      1,886        -        1,886  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,844      7/5/2023   HUB      1,810        -        1,810  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,820      7/5/2023   HUB      1,834        -        1,834  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,684      7/5/2023   HUB      1,970        -        1,970  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,699      7/5/2023   HUB      1,955        -        1,955  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,856      7/5/2023   HUB      1,798        -        1,798  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,879      7/5/2023   HUB      1,775        -        1,775  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,880      7/5/2023   HUB      1,774        -        1,774  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,891      7/5/2023   HUB      1,763        -        1,763  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,774      7/5/2023   HUB      1,880        -        1,880  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,700      7/5/2023   HUB      1,954        -        1,954  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,924      7/5/2023   HUB      1,730        -        1,730  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,950      7/5/2023   HUB      1,704        -        1,704  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,949      7/5/2023   HUB      1,705        -        1,705  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,943      7/5/2023   HUB      1,711        -        1,711  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,040      7/5/2023   HUB      1,614        -        1,614  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,213      7/5/2023   HUB      1,441        -        1,441  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,216      7/5/2023   HUB      1,438        -        1,438  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,204      7/5/2023   HUB      1,450        -        1,450  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,216      7/5/2023   HUB      1,438        -        1,438  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,227      7/5/2023   HUB      1,427        -        1,427  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,181      7/5/2023   HUB      1,473        -        1,473  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,157      7/5/2023   HUB      1,497        -        1,497  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,227      7/5/2023   HUB      1,427        -        1,427  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,246      7/5/2023   HUB      1,408        -        1,408  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,222      7/5/2023   HUB      1,432        -        1,432  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,217      7/5/2023   HUB      1,437        -        1,437  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,232      7/5/2023   HUB      1,422        -        1,422  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,157      7/5/2023   HUB      1,497        -        1,497  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,154      7/5/2023   HUB      1,500        -        1,500  

 

See accompanying notes

 

33


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      62,654        USD      61,165      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,489      $ -      $ 1,489  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,153      7/5/2023   HUB      1,501        -        1,501  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,166      7/5/2023   HUB      1,488        -        1,488  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,141      7/5/2023   HUB      1,513        -        1,513  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,561      7/5/2023   HUB      1,093        -        1,093  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,637      7/5/2023   HUB      1,017        -        1,017  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,608      7/5/2023   HUB      1,046        -        1,046  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,625      7/5/2023   HUB      1,029        -        1,029  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,194      7/5/2023   HUB      1,460        -        1,460  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,200      7/5/2023   HUB      1,454        -        1,454  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,330      7/5/2023   HUB      1,324        -        1,324  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,333      7/5/2023   HUB      1,321        -        1,321  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,468      7/5/2023   HUB      2,186        -        2,186  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,008      7/5/2023   HUB      1,646        -        1,646  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,086      7/5/2023   HUB      1,568        -        1,568  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,009      7/5/2023   HUB      1,645        -        1,645  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,989      7/5/2023   HUB      1,665        -        1,665  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,948      7/5/2023   HUB      1,706        -        1,706  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,942      7/5/2023   HUB      1,712        -        1,712  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,021      7/5/2023   HUB      1,633        -        1,633  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,018      7/5/2023   HUB      1,636        -        1,636  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,079      7/5/2023   HUB      1,575        -        1,575  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,117      7/5/2023   HUB      1,537        -        1,537  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,100      7/5/2023   HUB      1,554        -        1,554  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,090      7/5/2023   HUB      1,564        -        1,564  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,129      7/5/2023   HUB      1,525        -        1,525  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,241      7/5/2023   HUB      1,413        -        1,413  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,281      7/5/2023   HUB      1,373        -        1,373  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,273      7/5/2023   HUB      1,381        -        1,381  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,110      7/5/2023   HUB      1,544        -        1,544  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,190      7/5/2023   HUB      1,464        -        1,464  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,519      7/5/2023   HUB      2,135        -        2,135  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,854      7/5/2023   HUB      1,800        -        1,800  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,132      7/5/2023   HUB      1,522        -        1,522  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,148      7/5/2023   HUB      1,506        -        1,506  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,184      7/5/2023   HUB      1,470        -        1,470  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,156      7/5/2023   HUB      1,498        -        1,498  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,276      7/5/2023   HUB      1,378        -        1,378  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,157      7/5/2023   HUB      1,497        -        1,497  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,143      7/5/2023   HUB      1,511        -        1,511  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,140      7/5/2023   HUB      1,514        -        1,514  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,176      7/5/2023   HUB      1,478        -        1,478  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,137      7/5/2023   HUB      1,517        -        1,517  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,167      7/5/2023   HUB      1,487        -        1,487  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,173      7/5/2023   HUB      1,481        -        1,481  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,190      7/5/2023   HUB      1,464        -        1,464  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,211      7/5/2023   HUB      1,443        -        1,443  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,209      7/5/2023   HUB      1,445        -        1,445  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,159      7/5/2023   HUB      1,495        -        1,495  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,158      7/5/2023   HUB      1,496        -        1,496  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,307      7/5/2023   HUB      1,347        -        1,347  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,267      7/5/2023   HUB      1,387        -        1,387  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,241      7/5/2023   HUB      1,413        -        1,413  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,224      7/5/2023   HUB      1,430        -        1,430  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,284      7/5/2023   HUB      1,370        -        1,370  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,322      7/5/2023   HUB      1,332        -        1,332  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,834      7/5/2023   HUB      1,820        -        1,820  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,860      7/5/2023   HUB      1,794        -        1,794  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,859      7/5/2023   HUB      1,795        -        1,795  

 

See accompanying notes

 

34


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      62,654        USD      60,674      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,980      $ -      $ 1,980  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,888      7/5/2023   HUB      1,766        -        1,766  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,777      7/5/2023   HUB      1,877        -        1,877  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,817      7/5/2023   HUB      1,837        -        1,837  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,893      7/5/2023   HUB      1,761        -        1,761  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,162      7/5/2023   HUB      1,492        -        1,492  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,990      7/5/2023   HUB      1,664        -        1,664  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,997      7/5/2023   HUB      1,657        -        1,657  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,997      7/5/2023   HUB      1,657        -        1,657  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,015      7/5/2023   HUB      1,639        -        1,639  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,023      7/5/2023   HUB      1,631        -        1,631  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,239      7/5/2023   HUB      1,415        -        1,415  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,239      7/5/2023   HUB      1,415        -        1,415  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,196      7/5/2023   HUB      1,458        -        1,458  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,217      7/5/2023   HUB      1,437        -        1,437  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,241      7/5/2023   HUB      1,413        -        1,413  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,239      7/5/2023   HUB      1,415        -        1,415  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,124      7/5/2023   HUB      1,530        -        1,530  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,111      7/5/2023   HUB      1,543        -        1,543  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,023      7/5/2023   HUB      1,631        -        1,631  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,096      7/5/2023   HUB      1,558        -        1,558  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,073      7/5/2023   HUB      1,581        -        1,581  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,267      7/5/2023   HUB      1,387        -        1,387  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,291      7/5/2023   HUB      1,363        -        1,363  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,278      7/5/2023   HUB      1,376        -        1,376  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,236      7/5/2023   HUB      1,418        -        1,418  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,847      7/5/2023   HUB      1,807        -        1,807  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,755      7/5/2023   HUB      1,899        -        1,899  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,848      7/5/2023   HUB      1,806        -        1,806  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,858      7/5/2023   HUB      1,796        -        1,796  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,860      7/5/2023   HUB      1,794        -        1,794  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,810      7/5/2023   HUB      1,844        -        1,844  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,793      7/5/2023   HUB      1,861        -        1,861  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,762      7/5/2023   HUB      1,892        -        1,892  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,830      7/5/2023   HUB      1,824        -        1,824  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,776      7/5/2023   HUB      1,878        -        1,878  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,837      7/5/2023   HUB      1,817        -        1,817  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,097      7/5/2023   HUB      1,557        -        1,557  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,112      7/5/2023   HUB      1,542        -        1,542  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,601      7/5/2023   HUB      2,053        -        2,053  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,365      7/5/2023   HUB      2,289        -        2,289  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,352      7/5/2023   HUB      2,302        -        2,302  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,575      7/5/2023   HUB      2,079        -        2,079  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,742      7/5/2023   HUB      1,912        -        1,912  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,491      7/5/2023   HUB      2,163        -        2,163  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,606      7/5/2023   HUB      2,048        -        2,048  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,445      7/5/2023   HUB      2,209        -        2,209  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,599      7/5/2023   HUB      2,055        -        2,055  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,427      7/5/2023   HUB      2,227        -        2,227  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,198      7/5/2023   HUB      2,456        -        2,456  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,263      7/5/2023   HUB      2,391        -        2,391  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,245      7/5/2023   HUB      2,409        -        2,409  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,247      7/5/2023   HUB      2,407        -        2,407  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,253      7/5/2023   HUB      2,401        -        2,401  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,687      7/5/2023   HUB      1,967        -        1,967  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,673      7/5/2023   HUB      1,981        -        1,981  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,664      7/5/2023   HUB      1,990        -        1,990  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,659      7/5/2023   HUB      1,995        -        1,995  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,654      7/5/2023   HUB      2,000        -        2,000  

 

See accompanying notes

 

35


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      62,654        USD      60,655      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,999      $ -      $ 1,999  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,670      7/5/2023   HUB      1,984        -        1,984  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,254      7/5/2023   HUB      1,400        -        1,400  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,269      7/5/2023   HUB      1,385        -        1,385  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,236      7/5/2023   HUB      1,418        -        1,418  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,258      7/5/2023   HUB      1,396        -        1,396  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,253      7/5/2023   HUB      1,401        -        1,401  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,223      7/5/2023   HUB      1,431        -        1,431  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,229      7/5/2023   HUB      1,425        -        1,425  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,272      7/5/2023   HUB      1,382        -        1,382  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,184      7/5/2023   HUB      1,470        -        1,470  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,096      7/5/2023   HUB      1,558        -        1,558  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,832      7/5/2023   HUB      1,822        -        1,822  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,762      7/5/2023   HUB      1,892        -        1,892  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,801      7/5/2023   HUB      1,853        -        1,853  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,859      7/5/2023   HUB      1,795        -        1,795  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,843      7/5/2023   HUB      1,811        -        1,811  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,879      7/5/2023   HUB      1,775        -        1,775  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,792      7/5/2023   HUB      1,862        -        1,862  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,799      7/5/2023   HUB      1,855        -        1,855  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,861      7/5/2023   HUB      1,793        -        1,793  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,858      7/5/2023   HUB      1,796        -        1,796  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,860      7/5/2023   HUB      1,794        -        1,794  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,885      7/5/2023   HUB      1,769        -        1,769  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,861      7/5/2023   HUB      1,793        -        1,793  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,857      7/5/2023   HUB      1,797        -        1,797  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,877      7/5/2023   HUB      1,777        -        1,777  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,830      7/5/2023   HUB      1,824        -        1,824  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,874      7/5/2023   HUB      1,780        -        1,780  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,880      7/5/2023   HUB      1,774        -        1,774  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,879      7/5/2023   HUB      1,775        -        1,775  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,003      7/5/2023   HUB      1,651        -        1,651  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,937      7/5/2023   HUB      1,717        -        1,717  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,992      7/5/2023   HUB      1,662        -        1,662  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,229      7/5/2023   HUB      1,425        -        1,425  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,327      7/5/2023   HUB      1,327        -        1,327  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,386      7/5/2023   HUB      1,268        -        1,268  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,383      7/5/2023   HUB      1,271        -        1,271  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,374      7/5/2023   HUB      1,280        -        1,280  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,782      7/5/2023   HUB      1,872        -        1,872  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,860      7/5/2023   HUB      1,794        -        1,794  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,885      7/5/2023   HUB      1,769        -        1,769  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,758      7/5/2023   HUB      1,896        -        1,896  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,074      7/5/2023   HUB      1,580        -        1,580  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,991      7/5/2023   HUB      1,663        -        1,663  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,997      7/5/2023   HUB      1,657        -        1,657  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,079      7/5/2023   HUB      1,575        -        1,575  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,070      7/5/2023   HUB      1,584        -        1,584  
BRL      62,654        USD      61,100      7/5/2023   HUB      1,554        -        1,554  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,458      7/5/2023   HUB      2,196        -        2,196  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,581      7/5/2023   HUB      2,073        -        2,073  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,733      7/5/2023   HUB      1,921        -        1,921  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,729      7/5/2023   HUB      1,925        -        1,925  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,736      7/5/2023   HUB      1,918        -        1,918  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,727      7/5/2023   HUB      1,927        -        1,927  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,736      7/5/2023   HUB      1,918        -        1,918  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,724      7/5/2023   HUB      1,930        -        1,930  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,427      7/5/2023   HUB      2,227        -        2,227  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,440      7/5/2023   HUB      2,214        -        2,214  

 

See accompanying notes

 

36


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      62,654        USD      60,591      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 2,063      $ -      $ 2,063  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,445      7/5/2023   HUB      2,209        -        2,209  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,479      7/5/2023   HUB      2,175        -        2,175  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,599      7/5/2023   HUB      2,055        -        2,055  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,597      7/5/2023   HUB      2,057        -        2,057  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,629      7/5/2023   HUB      2,025        -        2,025  
BRL      62,654        USD      60,603      7/5/2023   HUB      2,051        -        2,051  
KRW      75,893        USD      77,360      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,467      (1,467
KRW      75,893        USD      77,479      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,586      (1,586
KRW      75,893        USD      77,738      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,845      (1,845
KRW      75,893        USD      76,759      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (866      (866
KRW      75,893        USD      77,321      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,428      (1,428
KRW      75,893        USD      77,311      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,418      (1,418
BRL      83,539        USD      81,041      7/5/2023   HUB      2,498        -        2,498  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,076      7/5/2023   HUB      2,463        -        2,463  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,158      7/5/2023   HUB      2,381        -        2,381  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,151      7/5/2023   HUB      2,388        -        2,388  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,955      7/5/2023   HUB      2,584        -        2,584  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,966      7/5/2023   HUB      2,573        -        2,573  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,043      7/5/2023   HUB      2,496        -        2,496  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,120      7/5/2023   HUB      2,419        -        2,419  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,936      7/5/2023   HUB      2,603        -        2,603  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,382      7/5/2023   HUB      2,157        -        2,157  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,313      7/5/2023   HUB      2,226        -        2,226  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,625      7/5/2023   HUB      1,914        -        1,914  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,646      7/5/2023   HUB      1,893        -        1,893  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,555      7/5/2023   HUB      1,984        -        1,984  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,646      7/5/2023   HUB      1,893        -        1,893  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,648      7/5/2023   HUB      1,891        -        1,891  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,681      7/5/2023   HUB      1,858        -        1,858  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,652      7/5/2023   HUB      1,887        -        1,887  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,628      7/5/2023   HUB      1,911        -        1,911  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,644      7/5/2023   HUB      1,895        -        1,895  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,629      7/5/2023   HUB      1,910        -        1,910  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,830      7/5/2023   HUB      1,709        -        1,709  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,811      7/5/2023   HUB      1,728        -        1,728  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,797      7/5/2023   HUB      1,742        -        1,742  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,704      7/5/2023   HUB      1,835        -        1,835  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,671      7/5/2023   HUB      1,868        -        1,868  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,661      7/5/2023   HUB      1,878        -        1,878  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,681      7/5/2023   HUB      1,858        -        1,858  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,722      7/5/2023   HUB      1,817        -        1,817  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,673      7/5/2023   HUB      1,866        -        1,866  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,713      7/5/2023   HUB      1,826        -        1,826  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,706      7/5/2023   HUB      1,833        -        1,833  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,620      7/5/2023   HUB      1,919        -        1,919  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,734      7/5/2023   HUB      1,805        -        1,805  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,863      7/5/2023   HUB      1,676        -        1,676  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,698      7/5/2023   HUB      1,841        -        1,841  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,697      7/5/2023   HUB      1,842        -        1,842  
BRL      83,539        USD      82,123      7/5/2023   HUB      1,416        -        1,416  
BRL      83,539        USD      82,126      7/5/2023   HUB      1,413        -        1,413  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,807      7/5/2023   HUB      2,732        -        2,732  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,758      7/5/2023   HUB      2,781        -        2,781  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,501      7/5/2023   HUB      3,038        -        3,038  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,585      7/5/2023   HUB      2,954        -        2,954  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,296      7/5/2023   HUB      3,243        -        3,243  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,318      7/5/2023   HUB      3,221        -        3,221  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,256      7/5/2023   HUB      3,283        -        3,283  

 

See accompanying notes

 

37


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      83,539        USD      80,337      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 3,202      $ -      $ 3,202  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,264      7/5/2023   HUB      3,275        -        3,275  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,936      7/5/2023   HUB      2,603        -        2,603  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,055      7/5/2023   HUB      2,484        -        2,484  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,902      7/5/2023   HUB      2,637        -        2,637  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,925      7/5/2023   HUB      2,614        -        2,614  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,080      7/5/2023   HUB      2,459        -        2,459  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,631      7/5/2023   HUB      2,908        -        2,908  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,680      7/5/2023   HUB      2,859        -        2,859  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,800      7/5/2023   HUB      2,739        -        2,739  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,587      7/5/2023   HUB      2,952        -        2,952  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,602      7/5/2023   HUB      2,937        -        2,937  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,602      7/5/2023   HUB      2,937        -        2,937  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,710      7/5/2023   HUB      2,829        -        2,829  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,731      7/5/2023   HUB      2,808        -        2,808  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,249      7/5/2023   HUB      3,290        -        3,290  
BRL      83,539        USD      79,747      7/5/2023   HUB      3,792        -        3,792  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,951      7/5/2023   HUB      2,588        -        2,588  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,189      7/5/2023   HUB      2,350        -        2,350  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,173      7/5/2023   HUB      2,366        -        2,366  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,174      7/5/2023   HUB      2,365        -        2,365  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,141      7/5/2023   HUB      2,398        -        2,398  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,048      7/5/2023   HUB      2,491        -        2,491  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,036      7/5/2023   HUB      2,503        -        2,503  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,003      7/5/2023   HUB      2,536        -        2,536  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,937      7/5/2023   HUB      2,602        -        2,602  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,877      7/5/2023   HUB      2,662        -        2,662  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,151      7/5/2023   HUB      2,388        -        2,388  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,164      7/5/2023   HUB      2,375        -        2,375  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,173      7/5/2023   HUB      2,366        -        2,366  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,167      7/5/2023   HUB      2,372        -        2,372  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,181      7/5/2023   HUB      2,358        -        2,358  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,156      7/5/2023   HUB      2,383        -        2,383  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,156      7/5/2023   HUB      2,383        -        2,383  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,319      7/5/2023   HUB      2,220        -        2,220  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,305      7/5/2023   HUB      2,234        -        2,234  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,381      7/5/2023   HUB      2,158        -        2,158  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,437      7/5/2023   HUB      2,102        -        2,102  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,800      7/5/2023   HUB      1,739        -        1,739  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,530      7/5/2023   HUB      2,009        -        2,009  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,538      7/5/2023   HUB      2,001        -        2,001  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,538      7/5/2023   HUB      2,001        -        2,001  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,560      7/5/2023   HUB      1,979        -        1,979  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,560      7/5/2023   HUB      1,979        -        1,979  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,645      7/5/2023   HUB      1,894        -        1,894  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,652      7/5/2023   HUB      1,887        -        1,887  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,533      7/5/2023   HUB      2,006        -        2,006  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,773      7/5/2023   HUB      1,766        -        1,766  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,540      7/5/2023   HUB      1,999        -        1,999  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,550      7/5/2023   HUB      1,989        -        1,989  
BRL      83,539        USD      82,145      7/5/2023   HUB      1,394        -        1,394  
BRL      83,539        USD      82,206      7/5/2023   HUB      1,333        -        1,333  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,602      7/5/2023   HUB      1,937        -        1,937  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,745      7/5/2023   HUB      1,794        -        1,794  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,495      7/5/2023   HUB      3,044        -        3,044  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,304      7/5/2023   HUB      2,235        -        2,235  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,339      7/5/2023   HUB      2,200        -        2,200  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,357      7/5/2023   HUB      2,182        -        2,182  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,276      7/5/2023   HUB      2,263        -        2,263  

 

See accompanying notes

 

38


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      83,539        USD      81,323      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 2,216      $ -      $ 2,216  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,432      7/5/2023   HUB      2,107        -        2,107  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,461      7/5/2023   HUB      2,078        -        2,078  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,400      7/5/2023   HUB      2,139        -        2,139  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,415      7/5/2023   HUB      2,124        -        2,124  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,510      7/5/2023   HUB      2,029        -        2,029  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,655      7/5/2023   HUB      1,884        -        1,884  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,677      7/5/2023   HUB      1,862        -        1,862  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,456      7/5/2023   HUB      2,083        -        2,083  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,454      7/5/2023   HUB      3,085        -        3,085  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,135      7/5/2023   HUB      2,404        -        2,404  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,515      7/5/2023   HUB      2,024        -        2,024  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,605      7/5/2023   HUB      1,934        -        1,934  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,527      7/5/2023   HUB      2,012        -        2,012  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,721      7/5/2023   HUB      1,818        -        1,818  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,518      7/5/2023   HUB      2,021        -        2,021  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,559      7/5/2023   HUB      1,980        -        1,980  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,617      7/5/2023   HUB      1,922        -        1,922  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,613      7/5/2023   HUB      1,926        -        1,926  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,613      7/5/2023   HUB      1,926        -        1,926  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,635      7/5/2023   HUB      1,904        -        1,904  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,733      7/5/2023   HUB      1,806        -        1,806  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,721      7/5/2023   HUB      1,818        -        1,818  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,723      7/5/2023   HUB      1,816        -        1,816  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,564      7/5/2023   HUB      1,975        -        1,975  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,638      7/5/2023   HUB      1,901        -        1,901  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,613      7/5/2023   HUB      1,926        -        1,926  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,646      7/5/2023   HUB      1,893        -        1,893  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,648      7/5/2023   HUB      1,891        -        1,891  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,639      7/5/2023   HUB      1,900        -        1,900  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,748      7/5/2023   HUB      1,791        -        1,791  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,538      7/5/2023   HUB      2,001        -        2,001  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,540      7/5/2023   HUB      1,999        -        1,999  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,671      7/5/2023   HUB      1,868        -        1,868  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,133      7/5/2023   HUB      2,406        -        2,406  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,108      7/5/2023   HUB      2,431        -        2,431  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,909      7/5/2023   HUB      2,630        -        2,630  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,905      7/5/2023   HUB      2,634        -        2,634  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,124      7/5/2023   HUB      2,415        -        2,415  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,091      7/5/2023   HUB      2,448        -        2,448  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,167      7/5/2023   HUB      2,372        -        2,372  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,157      7/5/2023   HUB      2,382        -        2,382  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,182      7/5/2023   HUB      2,357        -        2,357  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,400      7/5/2023   HUB      2,139        -        2,139  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,351      7/5/2023   HUB      2,188        -        2,188  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,640      7/5/2023   HUB      1,899        -        1,899  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,573      7/5/2023   HUB      1,966        -        1,966  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,522      7/5/2023   HUB      2,017        -        2,017  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,658      7/5/2023   HUB      1,881        -        1,881  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,653      7/5/2023   HUB      1,886        -        1,886  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,495      7/5/2023   HUB      2,044        -        2,044  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,448      7/5/2023   HUB      2,091        -        2,091  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,430      7/5/2023   HUB      2,109        -        2,109  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,432      7/5/2023   HUB      2,107        -        2,107  
BRL      83,539        USD      79,940      7/5/2023   HUB      3,599        -        3,599  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,117      7/5/2023   HUB      2,422        -        2,422  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,173      7/5/2023   HUB      2,366        -        2,366  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,174      7/5/2023   HUB      2,365        -        2,365  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,125      7/5/2023   HUB      2,414        -        2,414  

 

See accompanying notes

 

39


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      83,539        USD      81,149      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 2,390      $ -      $ 2,390  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,123      7/5/2023   HUB      2,416        -        2,416  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,052      7/5/2023   HUB      2,487        -        2,487  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,174      7/5/2023   HUB      2,365        -        2,365  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,638      7/5/2023   HUB      1,901        -        1,901  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,636      7/5/2023   HUB      1,903        -        1,903  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,705      7/5/2023   HUB      1,834        -        1,834  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,471      7/5/2023   HUB      2,068        -        2,068  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,580      7/5/2023   HUB      2,959        -        2,959  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,525      7/5/2023   HUB      3,014        -        3,014  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,533      7/5/2023   HUB      3,006        -        3,006  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,980      7/5/2023   HUB      2,559        -        2,559  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,958      7/5/2023   HUB      2,581        -        2,581  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,907      7/5/2023   HUB      2,632        -        2,632  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,801      7/5/2023   HUB      2,738        -        2,738  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,564      7/5/2023   HUB      2,975        -        2,975  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,866      7/5/2023   HUB      2,673        -        2,673  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,869      7/5/2023   HUB      2,670        -        2,670  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,858      7/5/2023   HUB      2,681        -        2,681  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,786      7/5/2023   HUB      2,753        -        2,753  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,774      7/5/2023   HUB      2,765        -        2,765  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,901      7/5/2023   HUB      2,638        -        2,638  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,888      7/5/2023   HUB      2,651        -        2,651  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,885      7/5/2023   HUB      2,654        -        2,654  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,910      7/5/2023   HUB      2,629        -        2,629  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,080      7/5/2023   HUB      2,459        -        2,459  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,924      7/5/2023   HUB      2,615        -        2,615  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,685      7/5/2023   HUB      1,854        -        1,854  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,681      7/5/2023   HUB      1,858        -        1,858  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,672      7/5/2023   HUB      1,867        -        1,867  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,447      7/5/2023   HUB      2,092        -        2,092  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,576      7/5/2023   HUB      1,963        -        1,963  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,002      7/5/2023   HUB      2,537        -        2,537  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,918      7/5/2023   HUB      2,621        -        2,621  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,150      7/5/2023   HUB      2,389        -        2,389  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,146      7/5/2023   HUB      2,393        -        2,393  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,174      7/5/2023   HUB      2,365        -        2,365  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,115      7/5/2023   HUB      2,424        -        2,424  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,133      7/5/2023   HUB      2,406        -        2,406  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,146      7/5/2023   HUB      2,393        -        2,393  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,147      7/5/2023   HUB      2,392        -        2,392  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,176      7/5/2023   HUB      2,363        -        2,363  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,141      7/5/2023   HUB      2,398        -        2,398  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,135      7/5/2023   HUB      2,404        -        2,404  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,135      7/5/2023   HUB      2,404        -        2,404  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,118      7/5/2023   HUB      2,421        -        2,421  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,151      7/5/2023   HUB      2,388        -        2,388  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,166      7/5/2023   HUB      2,373        -        2,373  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,148      7/5/2023   HUB      2,391        -        2,391  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,167      7/5/2023   HUB      2,372        -        2,372  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,173      7/5/2023   HUB      2,366        -        2,366  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,149      7/5/2023   HUB      2,390        -        2,390  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,323      7/5/2023   HUB      2,216        -        2,216  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,258      7/5/2023   HUB      2,281        -        2,281  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,346      7/5/2023   HUB      2,193        -        2,193  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,341      7/5/2023   HUB      2,198        -        2,198  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,552      7/5/2023   HUB      1,987        -        1,987  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,539      7/5/2023   HUB      2,000        -        2,000  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,602      7/5/2023   HUB      1,937        -        1,937  

 

See accompanying notes

 

40


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      83,539        USD      81,857      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,682      $ -      $ 1,682  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,081      7/5/2023   HUB      2,458        -        2,458  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,059      7/5/2023   HUB      2,480        -        2,480  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,159      7/5/2023   HUB      2,380        -        2,380  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,182      7/5/2023   HUB      2,357        -        2,357  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,174      7/5/2023   HUB      2,365        -        2,365  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,115      7/5/2023   HUB      2,424        -        2,424  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,144      7/5/2023   HUB      2,395        -        2,395  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,394      7/5/2023   HUB      2,145        -        2,145  
BRL      83,539        USD      81,404      7/5/2023   HUB      2,135        -        2,135  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,803      7/5/2023   HUB      2,736        -        2,736  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,833      7/5/2023   HUB      2,706        -        2,706  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,786      7/5/2023   HUB      2,753        -        2,753  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,527      7/5/2023   HUB      3,012        -        3,012  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,807      7/5/2023   HUB      2,732        -        2,732  
BRL      83,539        USD      80,815      7/5/2023   HUB      2,724        -        2,724  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,321      7/5/2023   HUB      3,102        -        3,102  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,384      7/5/2023   HUB      3,039        -        3,039  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,436      7/5/2023   HUB      2,987        -        2,987  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,436      7/5/2023   HUB      2,987        -        2,987  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,232      7/5/2023   HUB      2,191        -        2,191  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,014      7/5/2023   HUB      2,409        -        2,409  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,097      7/5/2023   HUB      2,326        -        2,326  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,003      7/5/2023   HUB      2,420        -        2,420  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,138      7/5/2023   HUB      2,285        -        2,285  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,211      7/5/2023   HUB      2,212        -        2,212  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,255      7/5/2023   HUB      2,168        -        2,168  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,005      7/5/2023   HUB      2,418        -        2,418  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,099      7/5/2023   HUB      2,324        -        2,324  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,110      7/5/2023   HUB      2,313        -        2,313  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,013      7/5/2023   HUB      2,410        -        2,410  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,184      7/5/2023   HUB      2,239        -        2,239  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,104      7/5/2023   HUB      2,319        -        2,319  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,152      7/5/2023   HUB      2,271        -        2,271  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,047      7/5/2023   HUB      2,376        -        2,376  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,139      7/5/2023   HUB      2,284        -        2,284  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,643      7/5/2023   HUB      1,780        -        1,780  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,750      7/5/2023   HUB      1,673        -        1,673  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,144      7/5/2023   HUB      3,279        -        3,279  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,118      7/5/2023   HUB      3,305        -        3,305  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,212      7/5/2023   HUB      3,211        -        3,211  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,323      7/5/2023   HUB      3,100        -        3,100  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,350      7/5/2023   HUB      3,073        -        3,073  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,479      7/5/2023   HUB      2,944        -        2,944  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,808      7/5/2023   HUB      3,615        -        3,615  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,881      7/5/2023   HUB      3,542        -        3,542  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,151      7/5/2023   HUB      3,272        -        3,272  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,895      7/5/2023   HUB      3,528        -        3,528  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,496      7/5/2023   HUB      2,927        -        2,927  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,489      7/5/2023   HUB      2,934        -        2,934  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,479      7/5/2023   HUB      2,944        -        2,944  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,417      7/5/2023   HUB      3,006        -        3,006  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,187      7/5/2023   HUB      3,236        -        3,236  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,915      7/5/2023   HUB      2,508        -        2,508  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,095      7/5/2023   HUB      2,328        -        2,328  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,646      7/5/2023   HUB      1,777        -        1,777  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,622      7/5/2023   HUB      1,801        -        1,801  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,633      7/5/2023   HUB      1,790        -        1,790  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,753      7/5/2023   HUB      1,670        -        1,670  

 

See accompanying notes

 

41


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      104,423        USD      102,655      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 1,768      $ -      $ 1,768  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,711      7/5/2023   HUB      1,712        -        1,712  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,768      7/5/2023   HUB      1,655        -        1,655  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,692      7/5/2023   HUB      1,731        -        1,731  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,006      7/5/2023   HUB      2,417        -        2,417  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,000      7/5/2023   HUB      3,423        -        3,423  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,989      7/5/2023   HUB      3,434        -        3,434  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,717      7/5/2023   HUB      2,706        -        2,706  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,851      7/5/2023   HUB      2,572        -        2,572  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,110      7/5/2023   HUB      2,313        -        2,313  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,047      7/5/2023   HUB      2,376        -        2,376  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,106      7/5/2023   HUB      2,317        -        2,317  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,860      7/5/2023   HUB      2,563        -        2,563  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,850      7/5/2023   HUB      2,573        -        2,573  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,881      7/5/2023   HUB      2,542        -        2,542  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,555      7/5/2023   HUB      3,868        -        3,868  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,597      7/5/2023   HUB      3,826        -        3,826  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,782      7/5/2023   HUB      3,641        -        3,641  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,839      7/5/2023   HUB      3,584        -        3,584  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,343      7/5/2023   HUB      3,080        -        3,080  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,469      7/5/2023   HUB      2,954        -        2,954  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,402      7/5/2023   HUB      3,021        -        3,021  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,426      7/5/2023   HUB      2,997        -        2,997  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,330      7/5/2023   HUB      3,093        -        3,093  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,473      7/5/2023   HUB      2,950        -        2,950  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,885      7/5/2023   HUB      2,538        -        2,538  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,914      7/5/2023   HUB      2,509        -        2,509  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,903      7/5/2023   HUB      2,520        -        2,520  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,891      7/5/2023   HUB      2,532        -        2,532  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,905      7/5/2023   HUB      2,518        -        2,518  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,015      7/5/2023   HUB      2,408        -        2,408  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,141      7/5/2023   HUB      2,282        -        2,282  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,463      7/5/2023   HUB      2,960        -        2,960  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,452      7/5/2023   HUB      2,971        -        2,971  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,436      7/5/2023   HUB      2,987        -        2,987  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,473      7/5/2023   HUB      2,950        -        2,950  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,258      7/5/2023   HUB      3,165        -        3,165  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,827      7/5/2023   HUB      2,596        -        2,596  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,859      7/5/2023   HUB      2,564        -        2,564  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,862      7/5/2023   HUB      2,561        -        2,561  
BRL      104,423        USD      99,709      7/5/2023   HUB      4,714        -        4,714  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,045      7/5/2023   HUB      4,378        -        4,378  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,120      7/5/2023   HUB      2,303        -        2,303  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,200      7/5/2023   HUB      2,223        -        2,223  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,467      7/5/2023   HUB      2,956        -        2,956  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,424      7/5/2023   HUB      2,999        -        2,999  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,456      7/5/2023   HUB      2,967        -        2,967  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,426      7/5/2023   HUB      2,997        -        2,997  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,474      7/5/2023   HUB      2,949        -        2,949  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,012      7/5/2023   HUB      3,411        -        3,411  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,869      7/5/2023   HUB      3,554        -        3,554  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,808      7/5/2023   HUB      3,615        -        3,615  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,861      7/5/2023   HUB      3,562        -        3,562  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,790      7/5/2023   HUB      3,633        -        3,633  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,000      7/5/2023   HUB      3,423        -        3,423  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,000      7/5/2023   HUB      3,423        -        3,423  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,997      7/5/2023   HUB      3,426        -        3,426  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,051      7/5/2023   HUB      3,372        -        3,372  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,093      7/5/2023   HUB      3,330        -        3,330  

 

See accompanying notes

 

42


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      104,423        USD      101,089      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 3,334      $ -      $ 3,334  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,982      7/5/2023   HUB      3,441        -        3,441  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,988      7/5/2023   HUB      3,435        -        3,435  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,051      7/5/2023   HUB      3,372        -        3,372  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,092      7/5/2023   HUB      3,331        -        3,331  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,013      7/5/2023   HUB      3,410        -        3,410  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,006      7/5/2023   HUB      3,417        -        3,417  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,985      7/5/2023   HUB      3,438        -        3,438  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,110      7/5/2023   HUB      3,313        -        3,313  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,170      7/5/2023   HUB      3,253        -        3,253  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,360      7/5/2023   HUB      3,063        -        3,063  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,874      7/5/2023   HUB      2,549        -        2,549  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,887      7/5/2023   HUB      2,536        -        2,536  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,045      7/5/2023   HUB      2,378        -        2,378  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,111      7/5/2023   HUB      2,312        -        2,312  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,995      7/5/2023   HUB      2,428        -        2,428  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,072      7/5/2023   HUB      2,351        -        2,351  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,127      7/5/2023   HUB      2,296        -        2,296  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,129      7/5/2023   HUB      2,294        -        2,294  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,159      7/5/2023   HUB      2,264        -        2,264  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,819      7/5/2023   HUB      2,604        -        2,604  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,457      7/5/2023   HUB      2,966        -        2,966  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,424      7/5/2023   HUB      2,999        -        2,999  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,442      7/5/2023   HUB      2,981        -        2,981  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,372      7/5/2023   HUB      3,051        -        3,051  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,469      7/5/2023   HUB      2,954        -        2,954  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,459      7/5/2023   HUB      2,964        -        2,964  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,372      7/5/2023   HUB      3,051        -        3,051  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,413      7/5/2023   HUB      3,010        -        3,010  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,469      7/5/2023   HUB      2,954        -        2,954  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,397      7/5/2023   HUB      3,026        -        3,026  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,292      7/5/2023   HUB      3,131        -        3,131  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,469      7/5/2023   HUB      2,954        -        2,954  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,542      7/5/2023   HUB      2,881        -        2,881  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,584      7/5/2023   HUB      2,839        -        2,839  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,995      7/5/2023   HUB      2,428        -        2,428  
BRL      104,423        USD      102,716      7/5/2023   HUB      1,707        -        1,707  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,251      7/5/2023   HUB      3,172        -        3,172  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,413      7/5/2023   HUB      3,010        -        3,010  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,794      7/5/2023   HUB      2,629        -        2,629  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,715      7/5/2023   HUB      2,708        -        2,708  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,615      7/5/2023   HUB      3,808        -        3,808  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,798      7/5/2023   HUB      3,625        -        3,625  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,997      7/5/2023   HUB      3,426        -        3,426  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,018      7/5/2023   HUB      3,405        -        3,405  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,977      7/5/2023   HUB      3,446        -        3,446  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,949      7/5/2023   HUB      3,474        -        3,474  
BRL      104,423        USD      100,938      7/5/2023   HUB      3,485        -        3,485  
BRL      104,423        USD      101,018      7/5/2023   HUB      3,405        -        3,405  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,637      7/5/2023   HUB      3,671        -        3,671  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,746      7/5/2023   HUB      3,562        -        3,562  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,569      7/5/2023   HUB      2,739        -        2,739  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,534      7/5/2023   HUB      2,774        -        2,774  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,717      7/5/2023   HUB      2,591        -        2,591  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,456      7/5/2023   HUB      2,852        -        2,852  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,198      7/5/2023   HUB      2,110        -        2,110  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,261      7/5/2023   HUB      2,047        -        2,047  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,260      7/5/2023   HUB      2,048        -        2,048  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,251      7/5/2023   HUB      2,057        -        2,057  

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      125,308        USD      123,188      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 2,120      $ -      $ 2,120  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,839      7/5/2023   HUB      4,469        -        4,469  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,305      7/5/2023   HUB      4,003        -        4,003  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,433      7/5/2023   HUB      3,875        -        3,875  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,470      7/5/2023   HUB      3,838        -        3,838  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,383      7/5/2023   HUB      3,925        -        3,925  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,356      7/5/2023   HUB      3,952        -        3,952  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,555      7/5/2023   HUB      3,753        -        3,753  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,577      7/5/2023   HUB      3,731        -        3,731  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,342      7/5/2023   HUB      3,966        -        3,966  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,647      7/5/2023   HUB      3,661        -        3,661  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,672      7/5/2023   HUB      3,636        -        3,636  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,622      7/5/2023   HUB      3,686        -        3,686  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,635      7/5/2023   HUB      3,673        -        3,673  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,603      7/5/2023   HUB      3,705        -        3,705  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,610      7/5/2023   HUB      3,698        -        3,698  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,658      7/5/2023   HUB      3,650        -        3,650  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,627      7/5/2023   HUB      3,681        -        3,681  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,747      7/5/2023   HUB      3,561        -        3,561  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,657      7/5/2023   HUB      3,651        -        3,651  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,948      7/5/2023   HUB      4,360        -        4,360  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,188      7/5/2023   HUB      4,120        -        4,120  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,124      7/5/2023   HUB      4,184        -        4,184  
BRL      125,308        USD      119,541      7/5/2023   HUB      5,767        -        5,767  
BRL      125,308        USD      119,577      7/5/2023   HUB      5,731        -        5,731  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,761      7/5/2023   HUB      3,547        -        3,547  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,712      7/5/2023   HUB      3,596        -        3,596  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,162      7/5/2023   HUB      2,146        -        2,146  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,213      7/5/2023   HUB      2,095        -        2,095  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,313      7/5/2023   HUB      1,995        -        1,995  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,175      7/5/2023   HUB      2,133        -        2,133  
BRL      125,308        USD      123,233      7/5/2023   HUB      2,075        -        2,075  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,792      7/5/2023   HUB      4,516        -        4,516  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,212      7/5/2023   HUB      3,096        -        3,096  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,756      7/5/2023   HUB      4,552        -        4,552  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,863      7/5/2023   HUB      4,445        -        4,445  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,689      7/5/2023   HUB      3,619        -        3,619  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,670      7/5/2023   HUB      3,638        -        3,638  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,667      7/5/2023   HUB      3,641        -        3,641  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,718      7/5/2023   HUB      3,590        -        3,590  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,602      7/5/2023   HUB      3,706        -        3,706  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,605      7/5/2023   HUB      3,703        -        3,703  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,610      7/5/2023   HUB      3,698        -        3,698  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,810      7/5/2023   HUB      3,498        -        3,498  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,597      7/5/2023   HUB      3,711        -        3,711  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,742      7/5/2023   HUB      3,566        -        3,566  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,322      7/5/2023   HUB      2,986        -        2,986  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,489      7/5/2023   HUB      2,819        -        2,819  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,352      7/5/2023   HUB      2,956        -        2,956  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,218      7/5/2023   HUB      3,090        -        3,090  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,160      7/5/2023   HUB      3,148        -        3,148  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,170      7/5/2023   HUB      3,138        -        3,138  
BRL      125,308        USD      119,746      7/5/2023   HUB      5,562        -        5,562  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,417      7/5/2023   HUB      3,891        -        3,891  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,751      7/5/2023   HUB      3,557        -        3,557  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,751      7/5/2023   HUB      3,557        -        3,557  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,763      7/5/2023   HUB      3,545        -        3,545  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,735      7/5/2023   HUB      3,573        -        3,573  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,658      7/5/2023   HUB      3,650        -        3,650  

 

See accompanying notes

 

44


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      125,308        USD      121,701      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 3,607      $ -      $ 3,607  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,726      7/5/2023   HUB      3,582        -        3,582  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,709      7/5/2023   HUB      3,599        -        3,599  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,736      7/5/2023   HUB      3,572        -        3,572  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,200      7/5/2023   HUB      4,108        -        4,108  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,075      7/5/2023   HUB      4,233        -        4,233  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,755      7/5/2023   HUB      4,553        -        4,553  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,898      7/5/2023   HUB      4,410        -        4,410  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,178      7/5/2023   HUB      4,130        -        4,130  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,226      7/5/2023   HUB      4,082        -        4,082  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,568      7/5/2023   HUB      3,740        -        3,740  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,323      7/5/2023   HUB      3,985        -        3,985  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,313      7/5/2023   HUB      3,995        -        3,995  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,261      7/5/2023   HUB      4,047        -        4,047  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,173      7/5/2023   HUB      4,135        -        4,135  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,372      7/5/2023   HUB      3,936        -        3,936  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,298      7/5/2023   HUB      4,010        -        4,010  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,311      7/5/2023   HUB      3,997        -        3,997  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,063      7/5/2023   HUB      4,245        -        4,245  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,351      7/5/2023   HUB      3,957        -        3,957  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,351      7/5/2023   HUB      3,957        -        3,957  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,359      7/5/2023   HUB      3,949        -        3,949  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,327      7/5/2023   HUB      3,981        -        3,981  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,330      7/5/2023   HUB      3,978        -        3,978  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,330      7/5/2023   HUB      3,978        -        3,978  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,387      7/5/2023   HUB      3,921        -        3,921  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,326      7/5/2023   HUB      3,982        -        3,982  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,637      7/5/2023   HUB      3,671        -        3,671  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,499      7/5/2023   HUB      3,809        -        3,809  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,364      7/5/2023   HUB      3,944        -        3,944  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,342      7/5/2023   HUB      3,966        -        3,966  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,471      7/5/2023   HUB      2,837        -        2,837  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,441      7/5/2023   HUB      2,867        -        2,867  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,481      7/5/2023   HUB      2,827        -        2,827  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,506      7/5/2023   HUB      2,802        -        2,802  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,454      7/5/2023   HUB      2,854        -        2,854  
BRL      125,308        USD      122,430      7/5/2023   HUB      2,878        -        2,878  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,758      7/5/2023   HUB      3,550        -        3,550  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,761      7/5/2023   HUB      3,547        -        3,547  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,716      7/5/2023   HUB      3,592        -        3,592  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,714      7/5/2023   HUB      3,594        -        3,594  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,731      7/5/2023   HUB      3,577        -        3,577  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,773      7/5/2023   HUB      3,535        -        3,535  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,753      7/5/2023   HUB      3,555        -        3,555  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,601      7/5/2023   HUB      3,707        -        3,707  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,608      7/5/2023   HUB      3,700        -        3,700  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,633      7/5/2023   HUB      3,675        -        3,675  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,620      7/5/2023   HUB      3,688        -        3,688  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,589      7/5/2023   HUB      3,719        -        3,719  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,651      7/5/2023   HUB      3,657        -        3,657  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,674      7/5/2023   HUB      3,634        -        3,634  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,751      7/5/2023   HUB      3,557        -        3,557  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,751      7/5/2023   HUB      3,557        -        3,557  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,728      7/5/2023   HUB      3,580        -        3,580  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,829      7/5/2023   HUB      4,479        -        4,479  
BRL      125,308        USD      120,870      7/5/2023   HUB      4,438        -        4,438  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,185      7/5/2023   HUB      4,123        -        4,123  
BRL      125,308        USD      121,677      7/5/2023   HUB      3,631        -        3,631  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,940      7/5/2023   HUB      4,253        -        4,253  

 

See accompanying notes

 

45


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      146,193        USD      141,883      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 4,310      $ -      $ 4,310  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,893      7/5/2023   HUB      4,300        -        4,300  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,925      7/5/2023   HUB      3,268        -        3,268  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,875      7/5/2023   HUB      3,318        -        3,318  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,103      7/5/2023   HUB      3,090        -        3,090  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,068      7/5/2023   HUB      3,125        -        3,125  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,081      7/5/2023   HUB      3,112        -        3,112  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,753      7/5/2023   HUB      3,440        -        3,440  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,805      7/5/2023   HUB      2,388        -        2,388  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,884      7/5/2023   HUB      2,309        -        2,309  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,560      7/5/2023   HUB      4,633        -        4,633  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,557      7/5/2023   HUB      4,636        -        4,636  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,585      7/5/2023   HUB      4,608        -        4,608  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,838      7/5/2023   HUB      4,355        -        4,355  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,821      7/5/2023   HUB      4,372        -        4,372  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,893      7/5/2023   HUB      4,300        -        4,300  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,795      7/5/2023   HUB      4,398        -        4,398  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,857      7/5/2023   HUB      4,336        -        4,336  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,540      7/5/2023   HUB      4,653        -        4,653  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,509      7/5/2023   HUB      4,684        -        4,684  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,545      7/5/2023   HUB      4,648        -        4,648  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,905      7/5/2023   HUB      4,288        -        4,288  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,936      7/5/2023   HUB      4,257        -        4,257  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,923      7/5/2023   HUB      4,270        -        4,270  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,908      7/5/2023   HUB      4,285        -        4,285  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,414      7/5/2023   HUB      4,779        -        4,779  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,346      7/5/2023   HUB      4,847        -        4,847  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,449      7/5/2023   HUB      4,744        -        4,744  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,412      7/5/2023   HUB      4,781        -        4,781  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,559      7/5/2023   HUB      4,634        -        4,634  
BRL      146,193        USD      139,430      7/5/2023   HUB      6,763        -        6,763  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,704      7/5/2023   HUB      2,489        -        2,489  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,793      7/5/2023   HUB      2,400        -        2,400  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,811      7/5/2023   HUB      2,382        -        2,382  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,847      7/5/2023   HUB      2,346        -        2,346  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,819      7/5/2023   HUB      2,374        -        2,374  
BRL      146,193        USD      143,712      7/5/2023   HUB      2,481        -        2,481  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,400      7/5/2023   HUB      4,793        -        4,793  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,562      7/5/2023   HUB      4,631        -        4,631  
BRL      146,193        USD      140,684      7/5/2023   HUB      5,509        -        5,509  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,107      7/5/2023   HUB      5,086        -        5,086  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,913      7/5/2023   HUB      4,280        -        4,280  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,988      7/5/2023   HUB      4,205        -        4,205  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,013      7/5/2023   HUB      4,180        -        4,180  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,039      7/5/2023   HUB      4,154        -        4,154  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,864      7/5/2023   HUB      4,329        -        4,329  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,028      7/5/2023   HUB      4,165        -        4,165  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,054      7/5/2023   HUB      4,139        -        4,139  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,069      7/5/2023   HUB      4,124        -        4,124  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,592      7/5/2023   HUB      4,601        -        4,601  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,982      7/5/2023   HUB      4,211        -        4,211  
BRL      146,193        USD      139,531      7/5/2023   HUB      6,662        -        6,662  
BRL      146,193        USD      139,685      7/5/2023   HUB      6,508        -        6,508  
BRL      146,193        USD      139,799      7/5/2023   HUB      6,394        -        6,394  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,663      7/5/2023   HUB      4,530        -        4,530  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,530      7/5/2023   HUB      4,663        -        4,663  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,629      7/5/2023   HUB      4,564        -        4,564  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,910      7/5/2023   HUB      3,283        -        3,283  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,432      7/5/2023   HUB      4,761        -        4,761  

 

See accompanying notes

 

46


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      146,193        USD      140,823      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 5,370      $ -      $ 5,370  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,218      7/5/2023   HUB      4,975        -        4,975  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,628      7/5/2023   HUB      4,565        -        4,565  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,500      7/5/2023   HUB      4,693        -        4,693  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,529      7/5/2023   HUB      4,664        -        4,664  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,587      7/5/2023   HUB      4,606        -        4,606  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,500      7/5/2023   HUB      4,693        -        4,693  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,311      7/5/2023   HUB      4,882        -        4,882  
BRL      146,193        USD      140,950      7/5/2023   HUB      5,243        -        5,243  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,588      7/5/2023   HUB      4,605        -        4,605  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,926      7/5/2023   HUB      4,267        -        4,267  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,942      7/5/2023   HUB      4,251        -        4,251  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,583      7/5/2023   HUB      4,610        -        4,610  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,764      7/5/2023   HUB      4,429        -        4,429  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,526      7/5/2023   HUB      4,667        -        4,667  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,704      7/5/2023   HUB      4,489        -        4,489  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,718      7/5/2023   HUB      4,475        -        4,475  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,535      7/5/2023   HUB      4,658        -        4,658  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,902      7/5/2023   HUB      4,291        -        4,291  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,821      7/5/2023   HUB      4,372        -        4,372  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,764      7/5/2023   HUB      4,429        -        4,429  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,889      7/5/2023   HUB      3,304        -        3,304  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,883      7/5/2023   HUB      4,310        -        4,310  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,941      7/5/2023   HUB      4,252        -        4,252  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,051      7/5/2023   HUB      4,142        -        4,142  
BRL      146,193        USD      142,140      7/5/2023   HUB      4,053        -        4,053  
BRL      146,193        USD      140,862      7/5/2023   HUB      5,331        -        5,331  
BRL      146,193        USD      140,879      7/5/2023   HUB      5,314        -        5,314  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,346      7/5/2023   HUB      4,847        -        4,847  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,591      7/5/2023   HUB      4,602        -        4,602  
BRL      146,193        USD      141,982      7/5/2023   HUB      4,211        -        4,211  
KRW      151,785        USD      154,498      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,713      (2,713
KRW      151,785        USD      155,096      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,311      (3,311
KRW      151,785        USD      155,321      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,536      (3,536
KRW      151,785        USD      154,667      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,882      (2,882
KRW      151,785        USD      154,596      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,811      (2,811
KRW      151,785        USD      154,587      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,802      (2,802
KRW      151,785        USD      154,521      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,736      (2,736
KRW      151,785        USD      154,671      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,886      (2,886
KRW      151,785        USD      154,925      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,140      (3,140
KRW      151,785        USD      154,627      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,842      (2,842
KRW      151,785        USD      154,544      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,759      (2,759
KRW      151,785        USD      154,636      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,851      (2,851
KRW      151,785        USD      155,959      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,174      (4,174
BRL      167,077        USD      162,168      7/5/2023   HUB      4,909        -        4,909  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,168      7/5/2023   HUB      4,909        -        4,909  
BRL      167,077        USD      163,338      7/5/2023   HUB      3,739        -        3,739  
BRL      167,077        USD      164,361      7/5/2023   HUB      2,716        -        2,716  
BRL      167,077        USD      164,435      7/5/2023   HUB      2,642        -        2,642  
BRL      167,077        USD      164,266      7/5/2023   HUB      2,811        -        2,811  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,815      7/5/2023   HUB      5,262        -        5,262  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,756      7/5/2023   HUB      5,321        -        5,321  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,769      7/5/2023   HUB      5,308        -        5,308  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,815      7/5/2023   HUB      5,262        -        5,262  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,163      7/5/2023   HUB      4,914        -        4,914  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,176      7/5/2023   HUB      4,901        -        4,901  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,212      7/5/2023   HUB      4,865        -        4,865  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,183      7/5/2023   HUB      4,894        -        4,894  
BRL      167,077        USD      160,998      7/5/2023   HUB      6,079        -        6,079  

 

See accompanying notes

 

47


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      167,077        USD      161,326      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 5,751      $ -      $ 5,751  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,313      7/5/2023   HUB      5,764        -        5,764  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,267      7/5/2023   HUB      5,810        -        5,810  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,547      7/5/2023   HUB      5,530        -        5,530  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,539      7/5/2023   HUB      5,538        -        5,538  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,416      7/5/2023   HUB      5,661        -        5,661  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,498      7/5/2023   HUB      5,579        -        5,579  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,629      7/5/2023   HUB      5,448        -        5,448  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,756      7/5/2023   HUB      5,321        -        5,321  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,548      7/5/2023   HUB      5,529        -        5,529  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,720      7/5/2023   HUB      5,357        -        5,357  
BRL      167,077        USD      159,562      7/5/2023   HUB      7,515        -        7,515  
BRL      167,077        USD      159,276      7/5/2023   HUB      7,801        -        7,801  
BRL      167,077        USD      159,411      7/5/2023   HUB      7,666        -        7,666  
BRL      167,077        USD      159,410      7/5/2023   HUB      7,667        -        7,667  
BRL      167,077        USD      164,229      7/5/2023   HUB      2,848        -        2,848  
BRL      167,077        USD      160,988      7/5/2023   HUB      6,089        -        6,089  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,814      7/5/2023   HUB      5,263        -        5,263  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,787      7/5/2023   HUB      5,290        -        5,290  
BRL      167,077        USD      159,624      7/5/2023   HUB      7,453        -        7,453  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,755      7/5/2023   HUB      5,322        -        5,322  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,956      7/5/2023   HUB      5,121        -        5,121  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,883      7/5/2023   HUB      5,194        -        5,194  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,655      7/5/2023   HUB      5,422        -        5,422  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,642      7/5/2023   HUB      5,435        -        5,435  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,566      7/5/2023   HUB      5,511        -        5,511  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,797      7/5/2023   HUB      5,280        -        5,280  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,603      7/5/2023   HUB      5,474        -        5,474  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,746      7/5/2023   HUB      5,331        -        5,331  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,441      7/5/2023   HUB      5,636        -        5,636  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,844      7/5/2023   HUB      5,233        -        5,233  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,837      7/5/2023   HUB      5,240        -        5,240  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,881      7/5/2023   HUB      5,196        -        5,196  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,799      7/5/2023   HUB      5,278        -        5,278  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,031      7/5/2023   HUB      5,046        -        5,046  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,930      7/5/2023   HUB      5,147        -        5,147  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,782      7/5/2023   HUB      5,295        -        5,295  
BRL      167,077        USD      164,388      7/5/2023   HUB      2,689        -        2,689  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,118      7/5/2023   HUB      4,959        -        4,959  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,347      7/5/2023   HUB      4,730        -        4,730  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,231      7/5/2023   HUB      4,846        -        4,846  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,541      7/5/2023   HUB      5,536        -        5,536  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,581      7/5/2023   HUB      5,496        -        5,496  
BRL      167,077        USD      161,342      7/5/2023   HUB      5,735        -        5,735  
BRL      167,077        USD      162,196      7/5/2023   HUB      4,881        -        4,881  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,112      7/5/2023   HUB      6,850        -        6,850  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,471      7/5/2023   HUB      5,491        -        5,491  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,452      7/5/2023   HUB      5,510        -        5,510  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,496      7/5/2023   HUB      5,466        -        5,466  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,456      7/5/2023   HUB      5,506        -        5,506  
BRL      187,962        USD      179,294      7/5/2023   HUB      8,668        -        8,668  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,730      7/5/2023   HUB      6,232        -        6,232  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,105      7/5/2023   HUB      6,857        -        6,857  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,572      7/5/2023   HUB      6,390        -        6,390  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,164      7/5/2023   HUB      5,798        -        5,798  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,695      7/5/2023   HUB      6,267        -        6,267  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,550      7/5/2023   HUB      5,412        -        5,412  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,571      7/5/2023   HUB      5,391        -        5,391  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,662      7/5/2023   HUB      5,300        -        5,300  

 

See accompanying notes

 

48


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      187,962        USD      181,986      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 5,976      $ -      $ 5,976  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,064      7/5/2023   HUB      5,898        -        5,898  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,029      7/5/2023   HUB      5,933        -        5,933  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,028      7/5/2023   HUB      5,934        -        5,934  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,548      7/5/2023   HUB      5,414        -        5,414  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,049      7/5/2023   HUB      5,913        -        5,913  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,150      7/5/2023   HUB      5,812        -        5,812  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,115      7/5/2023   HUB      5,847        -        5,847  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,112      7/5/2023   HUB      5,850        -        5,850  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,877      7/5/2023   HUB      6,085        -        6,085  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,035      7/5/2023   HUB      6,927        -        6,927  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,881      7/5/2023   HUB      6,081        -        6,081  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,881      7/5/2023   HUB      6,081        -        6,081  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,822      7/5/2023   HUB      6,140        -        6,140  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,335      7/5/2023   HUB      6,627        -        6,627  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,966      7/5/2023   HUB      5,996        -        5,996  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,796      7/5/2023   HUB      6,166        -        6,166  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,144      7/5/2023   HUB      6,818        -        6,818  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,548      7/5/2023   HUB      6,414        -        6,414  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,075      7/5/2023   HUB      5,887        -        5,887  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,079      7/5/2023   HUB      5,883        -        5,883  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,068      7/5/2023   HUB      5,894        -        5,894  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,471      7/5/2023   HUB      5,491        -        5,491  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,098      7/5/2023   HUB      5,864        -        5,864  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,525      7/5/2023   HUB      5,437        -        5,437  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,488      7/5/2023   HUB      5,474        -        5,474  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,507      7/5/2023   HUB      5,455        -        5,455  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,439      7/5/2023   HUB      5,523        -        5,523  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,448      7/5/2023   HUB      5,514        -        5,514  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,582      7/5/2023   HUB      5,380        -        5,380  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,693      7/5/2023   HUB      5,269        -        5,269  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,481      7/5/2023   HUB      6,481        -        6,481  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,052      7/5/2023   HUB      5,910        -        5,910  
BRL      187,962        USD      181,967      7/5/2023   HUB      5,995        -        5,995  
BRL      187,962        USD      182,496      7/5/2023   HUB      5,466        -        5,466  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,772      7/5/2023   HUB      6,075        -        6,075  
BRL      208,847        USD      199,100      7/5/2023   HUB      9,747        -        9,747  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,226      7/5/2023   HUB      6,621        -        6,621  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,233      7/5/2023   HUB      6,614        -        6,614  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,397      7/5/2023   HUB      6,450        -        6,450  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,786      7/5/2023   HUB      6,061        -        6,061  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,357      7/5/2023   HUB      6,490        -        6,490  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,814      7/5/2023   HUB      6,033        -        6,033  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,790      7/5/2023   HUB      6,057        -        6,057  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,811      7/5/2023   HUB      6,036        -        6,036  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,241      7/5/2023   HUB      6,606        -        6,606  
BRL      208,847        USD      201,585      7/5/2023   HUB      7,262        -        7,262  
BRL      208,847        USD      201,841      7/5/2023   HUB      7,006        -        7,006  
BRL      208,847        USD      201,822      7/5/2023   HUB      7,025        -        7,025  
BRL      208,847        USD      201,761      7/5/2023   HUB      7,086        -        7,086  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,809      7/5/2023   HUB      6,038        -        6,038  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,772      7/5/2023   HUB      6,075        -        6,075  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,690      7/5/2023   HUB      6,157        -        6,157  
BRL      208,847        USD      203,091      7/5/2023   HUB      5,756        -        5,756  
BRL      208,847        USD      203,058      7/5/2023   HUB      5,789        -        5,789  
BRL      208,847        USD      202,867      7/5/2023   HUB      5,980        -        5,980  
KRW      227,678        USD      232,338      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,660      (4,660
KRW      227,678        USD      232,326      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,648      (4,648
KRW      227,678        USD      231,855      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,177      (4,177

 

See accompanying notes

 

49


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
KRW      227,678        USD      231,888      7/5/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (4,210    $ (4,210
KRW      227,678        USD      231,803      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,125      (4,125
KRW      227,678        USD      232,603      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,925      (4,925
KRW      227,678        USD      233,867      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,189      (6,189
KRW      227,678        USD      232,947      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,269      (5,269
KRW      227,678        USD      229,834      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,156      (2,156
KRW      227,678        USD      232,340      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,662      (4,662
KRW      227,678        USD      231,816      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,138      (4,138
KRW      227,678        USD      231,975      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,297      (4,297
KRW      227,678        USD      232,031      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,353      (4,353
KRW      227,678        USD      231,782      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,104      (4,104
KRW      227,678        USD      231,886      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,208      (4,208
KRW      227,678        USD      231,862      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,184      (4,184
KRW      227,678        USD      233,940      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,262      (6,262
KRW      227,678        USD      233,958      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,280      (6,280
BRL      229,731        USD      219,300      7/5/2023   HUB      10,431        -        10,431  
BRL      229,731        USD      221,905      7/5/2023   HUB      7,826        -        7,826  
BRL      229,731        USD      221,936      7/5/2023   HUB      7,795        -        7,795  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,545      7/5/2023   HUB      7,186        -        7,186  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,460      7/5/2023   HUB      7,271        -        7,271  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,674      7/5/2023   HUB      7,057        -        7,057  
BRL      229,731        USD      223,175      7/5/2023   HUB      6,556        -        6,556  
BRL      229,731        USD      223,186      7/5/2023   HUB      6,545        -        6,545  
BRL      229,731        USD      223,204      7/5/2023   HUB      6,527        -        6,527  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,570      7/5/2023   HUB      7,161        -        7,161  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,546      7/5/2023   HUB      7,185        -        7,185  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,535      7/5/2023   HUB      7,196        -        7,196  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,479      7/5/2023   HUB      7,252        -        7,252  
BRL      229,731        USD      223,141      7/5/2023   HUB      6,590        -        6,590  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,358      7/5/2023   HUB      7,373        -        7,373  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,222      7/5/2023   HUB      7,509        -        7,509  
BRL      229,731        USD      221,953      7/5/2023   HUB      7,778        -        7,778  
BRL      229,731        USD      221,399      7/5/2023   HUB      8,332        -        8,332  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,082      7/5/2023   HUB      7,649        -        7,649  
BRL      229,731        USD      221,980      7/5/2023   HUB      7,751        -        7,751  
BRL      229,731        USD      221,989      7/5/2023   HUB      7,742        -        7,742  
BRL      229,731        USD      221,858      7/5/2023   HUB      7,873        -        7,873  
BRL      229,731        USD      222,436      7/5/2023   HUB      7,295        -        7,295  
KRW      246,651        USD      251,052      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,401      (4,401
BRL      250,616        USD      242,623      7/5/2023   HUB      7,993        -        7,993  
BRL      250,616        USD      242,708      7/5/2023   HUB      7,908        -        7,908  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,451      7/5/2023   HUB      7,165        -        7,165  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,377      7/5/2023   HUB      7,239        -        7,239  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,525      7/5/2023   HUB      7,091        -        7,091  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,446      7/5/2023   HUB      7,170        -        7,170  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,324      7/5/2023   HUB      7,292        -        7,292  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,347      7/5/2023   HUB      7,269        -        7,269  
BRL      250,616        USD      242,673      7/5/2023   HUB      7,943        -        7,943  
BRL      250,616        USD      242,823      7/5/2023   HUB      7,793        -        7,793  
BRL      250,616        USD      242,984      7/5/2023   HUB      7,632        -        7,632  
BRL      250,616        USD      241,502      7/5/2023   HUB      9,114        -        9,114  
BRL      250,616        USD      241,569      7/5/2023   HUB      9,047        -        9,047  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,590      7/5/2023   HUB      7,026        -        7,026  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,714      7/5/2023   HUB      6,902        -        6,902  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,599      7/5/2023   HUB      7,017        -        7,017  
BRL      250,616        USD      242,099      7/5/2023   HUB      8,517        -        8,517  
BRL      250,616        USD      243,387      7/5/2023   HUB      7,229        -        7,229  
BRL      271,501        USD      262,982      7/5/2023   HUB      8,519        -        8,519  
BRL      271,501        USD      263,034      7/5/2023   HUB      8,467        -        8,467  

 

See accompanying notes

 

50


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      271,501        USD      262,897      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 8,604      $ -      $ 8,604  
BRL      271,501        USD      263,659      7/5/2023   HUB      7,842        -        7,842  
BRL      271,501        USD      263,740      7/5/2023   HUB      7,761        -        7,761  
BRL      271,501        USD      262,929      7/5/2023   HUB      8,572        -        8,572  
BRL      271,501        USD      262,961      7/5/2023   HUB      8,540        -        8,540  
BRL      271,501        USD      262,981      7/5/2023   HUB      8,520        -        8,520  
BRL      271,501        USD      262,928      7/5/2023   HUB      8,573        -        8,573  
BRL      292,386        USD      278,924      7/5/2023   HUB      13,462        -        13,462  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,235      7/5/2023   HUB      9,151        -        9,151  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,220      7/5/2023   HUB      9,166        -        9,166  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,183      7/5/2023   HUB      9,203        -        9,203  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,300      7/5/2023   HUB      9,086        -        9,086  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,160      7/5/2023   HUB      9,226        -        9,226  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,273      7/5/2023   HUB      9,113        -        9,113  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,161      7/5/2023   HUB      9,225        -        9,225  
BRL      292,386        USD      281,396      7/5/2023   HUB      10,990        -        10,990  
BRL      292,386        USD      283,264      7/5/2023   HUB      9,122        -        9,122  
KRW      303,571        USD      309,205      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,634      (5,634
KRW      303,571        USD      310,179      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,608      (6,608
KRW      303,571        USD      309,411      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,840      (5,840
KRW      303,571        USD      309,215      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,644      (5,644
KRW      303,571        USD      309,268      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,697      (5,697
KRW      303,571        USD      309,112      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,541      (5,541
KRW      303,571        USD      309,060      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,489      (5,489
KRW      303,571        USD      310,123      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,552      (6,552
KRW      303,571        USD      310,506      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,935      (6,935
KRW      303,571        USD      310,718      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,147      (7,147
KRW      303,571        USD      310,747      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,176      (7,176
KRW      303,571        USD      311,789      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,218      (8,218
KRW      303,571        USD      311,731      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,160      (8,160
KRW      303,571        USD      309,201      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,630      (5,630
KRW      303,571        USD      309,277      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,706      (5,706
KRW      303,571        USD      309,795      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,224      (6,224
KRW      303,571        USD      306,971      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,400      (3,400
KRW      303,571        USD      309,984      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,413      (6,413
KRW      303,571        USD      310,143      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,572      (6,572
KRW      303,571        USD      310,022      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,451      (6,451
KRW      303,571        USD      311,920      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,349      (8,349
KRW      303,571        USD      311,626      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,055      (8,055
BRL      313,270        USD      302,522      7/5/2023   HUB      10,748        -        10,748  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,488      7/5/2023   HUB      9,782        -        9,782  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,561      7/5/2023   HUB      9,709        -        9,709  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,312      7/5/2023   HUB      9,958        -        9,958  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,506      7/5/2023   HUB      9,764        -        9,764  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,257      7/5/2023   HUB      10,013        -        10,013  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,510      7/5/2023   HUB      9,760        -        9,760  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,411      7/5/2023   HUB      9,859        -        9,859  
BRL      313,270        USD      303,506      7/5/2023   HUB      9,764        -        9,764  
BRL      313,270        USD      301,695      7/5/2023   HUB      11,575        -        11,575  
BRL      313,270        USD      302,621      7/5/2023   HUB      10,649        -        10,649  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,703      7/5/2023   HUB      10,452        -        10,452  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,671      7/5/2023   HUB      10,484        -        10,484  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,828      7/5/2023   HUB      10,327        -        10,327  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,633      7/5/2023   HUB      10,522        -        10,522  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,694      7/5/2023   HUB      10,461        -        10,461  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,595      7/5/2023   HUB      10,560        -        10,560  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,578      7/5/2023   HUB      10,577        -        10,577  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,565      7/5/2023   HUB      10,590        -        10,590  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,677      7/5/2023   HUB      10,478        -        10,478  

 

See accompanying notes

 

51


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      334,155        USD      323,773      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 10,382      $ -      $ 10,382  
BRL      334,155        USD      322,073      7/5/2023   HUB      12,082        -        12,082  
BRL      334,155        USD      322,945      7/5/2023   HUB      11,210        -        11,210  
BRL      334,155        USD      322,822      7/5/2023   HUB      11,333        -        11,333  
BRL      334,155        USD      323,544      7/5/2023   HUB      10,611        -        10,611  
BRL      334,155        USD      322,889      7/5/2023   HUB      11,266        -        11,266  
BRL      355,040        USD      343,012      7/5/2023   HUB      12,028        -        12,028  
BRL      355,040        USD      342,975      7/5/2023   HUB      12,065        -        12,065  
BRL      355,040        USD      343,852      7/5/2023   HUB      11,188        -        11,188  
BRL      355,040        USD      344,073      7/5/2023   HUB      10,967        -        10,967  
BRL      355,040        USD      344,047      7/5/2023   HUB      10,993        -        10,993  
BRL      363,393        USD      355,187      7/5/2023   HUB      8,206        -        8,206  
BRL      375,924        USD      364,082      7/5/2023   HUB      11,842        -        11,842  
BRL      375,924        USD      364,092      7/5/2023   HUB      11,832        -        11,832  
BRL      375,924        USD      363,979      7/5/2023   HUB      11,945        -        11,945  
BRL      375,924        USD      364,129      7/5/2023   HUB      11,795        -        11,795  
BRL      375,924        USD      364,207      7/5/2023   HUB      11,717        -        11,717  
BRL      375,924        USD      363,114      7/5/2023   HUB      12,810        -        12,810  
KRW      379,463        USD      387,273      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,810      (7,810
KRW      379,463        USD      387,987      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,524      (8,524
KRW      379,463        USD      386,288      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,825      (6,825
KRW      379,463        USD      387,702      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,239      (8,239
KRW      379,463        USD      388,162      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,699      (8,699
KRW      379,463        USD      388,310      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,847      (8,847
KRW      379,463        USD      387,113      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,650      (7,650
KRW      379,463        USD      387,689      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,226      (8,226
BRL      396,809        USD      384,113      7/5/2023   HUB      12,696        -        12,696  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,465      7/5/2023   HUB      12,344        -        12,344  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,410      7/5/2023   HUB      12,399        -        12,399  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,250      7/5/2023   HUB      12,559        -        12,559  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,316      7/5/2023   HUB      12,493        -        12,493  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,577      7/5/2023   HUB      12,232        -        12,232  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,307      7/5/2023   HUB      12,502        -        12,502  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,585      7/5/2023   HUB      12,224        -        12,224  
BRL      396,809        USD      383,498      7/5/2023   HUB      13,311        -        13,311  
BRL      396,809        USD      383,536      7/5/2023   HUB      13,273        -        13,273  
BRL      396,809        USD      384,312      7/5/2023   HUB      12,497        -        12,497  
BRL      417,694        USD      404,679      7/5/2023   HUB      13,015        -        13,015  
BRL      417,694        USD      404,708      7/5/2023   HUB      12,986        -        12,986  
BRL      417,694        USD      404,531      7/5/2023   HUB      13,163        -        13,163  
BRL      417,694        USD      403,332      7/5/2023   HUB      14,362        -        14,362  
BRL      417,694        USD      403,329      7/5/2023   HUB      14,365        -        14,365  
BRL      417,694        USD      403,690      7/5/2023   HUB      14,004        -        14,004  
BRL      417,694        USD      404,331      7/5/2023   HUB      13,363        -        13,363  
BRL      417,694        USD      404,417      7/5/2023   HUB      13,277        -        13,277  
BRL      438,578        USD      424,939      7/5/2023   HUB      13,639        -        13,639  
BRL      438,578        USD      424,840      7/5/2023   HUB      13,738        -        13,738  
BRL      438,578        USD      424,728      7/5/2023   HUB      13,850        -        13,850  
BRL      438,578        USD      424,779      7/5/2023   HUB      13,799        -        13,799  
BRL      438,578        USD      425,170      7/5/2023   HUB      13,408        -        13,408  
BRL      438,578        USD      423,652      7/5/2023   HUB      14,926        -        14,926  
KRW      455,356        USD      463,793      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,437      (8,437
KRW      455,356        USD      465,228      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (9,872      (9,872
KRW      455,356        USD      465,824      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,468      (10,468
KRW      455,356        USD      465,271      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (9,915      (9,915
KRW      455,356        USD      466,070      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,714      (10,714
KRW      455,356        USD      459,692      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,336      (4,336
KRW      455,356        USD      465,416      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,060      (10,060
BRL      455,420        USD      440,968      7/5/2023   HUB      14,452        -        14,452  

 

See accompanying notes

 

52


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      459,463        USD      443,921      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 15,542      $ -      $ 15,542  
BRL      459,463        USD      444,998      7/5/2023   HUB      14,465        -        14,465  
BRL      459,463        USD      445,042      7/5/2023   HUB      14,421        -        14,421  
BRL      459,463        USD      445,044      7/5/2023   HUB      14,419        -        14,419  
BRL      459,463        USD      444,274      7/5/2023   HUB      15,189        -        15,189  
BRL      459,463        USD      445,040      7/5/2023   HUB      14,423        -        14,423  
BRL      480,348        USD      465,349      7/5/2023   HUB      14,999        -        14,999  
BRL      480,348        USD      465,361      7/5/2023   HUB      14,987        -        14,987  
BRL      480,348        USD      465,424      7/5/2023   HUB      14,924        -        14,924  
BRL      480,348        USD      463,402      7/5/2023   HUB      16,946        -        16,946  
BRL      480,348        USD      463,860      7/5/2023   HUB      16,488        -        16,488  
BRL      501,232        USD      485,505      7/5/2023   HUB      15,727        -        15,727  
BRL      501,232        USD      485,452      7/5/2023   HUB      15,780        -        15,780  
KRW      522,764        USD      532,224      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (9,460      (9,460
BRL      563,886        USD      537,142      7/5/2023   HUB      26,744        -        26,744  
KRW      570,288        USD      580,908      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,620      (10,620
BRL      584,771        USD      568,320      7/5/2023   HUB      16,451        -        16,451  
BRL      605,656        USD      586,685      7/5/2023   HUB      18,971        -        18,971  
KRW      607,142        USD      624,410      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (17,268      (17,268
BRL      614,391        USD      596,514      7/5/2023   HUB      17,877        -        17,877  
BRL      626,540        USD      604,704      7/5/2023   HUB      21,836        -        21,836  
BRL      630,963        USD      616,554      7/5/2023   HUB      14,409        -        14,409  
BRL      668,310        USD      649,022      7/5/2023   HUB      19,288        -        19,288  
BRL      716,790        USD      697,296      7/5/2023   HUB      19,494        -        19,494  
BRL      720,521        USD      699,616      7/5/2023   HUB      20,905        -        20,905  
KRW      723,156        USD      743,382      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (20,226      (20,226
BRL      729,816        USD      708,747      7/5/2023   HUB      21,069        -        21,069  
BRL      737,347        USD      713,620      7/5/2023   HUB      23,727        -        23,727  
BRL      742,389        USD      720,948      7/5/2023   HUB      21,441        -        21,441  
BRL      754,285        USD      730,279      7/5/2023   HUB      24,006        -        24,006  
KRW      760,384        USD      774,269      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (13,885      (13,885
KRW      774,105        USD      790,746      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (16,641      (16,641
BRL      844,788        USD      821,139      7/5/2023   HUB      23,649        -        23,649  
KRW      850,772        USD      877,517      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (26,745      (26,745
BRL      906,371        USD      876,654      7/5/2023   HUB      29,717        -        29,717  
BRL      918,926        USD      877,018      7/5/2023   HUB      41,908        -        41,908  
BRL      921,587        USD      896,270      7/5/2023   HUB      25,317        -        25,317  
BRL      939,810        USD      913,408      7/5/2023   HUB      26,402        -        26,402  
BRL      942,627        USD      912,235      7/5/2023   HUB      30,392        -        30,392  
BRL      960,695        USD      932,393      7/5/2023   HUB      28,302        -        28,302  
KRW      1,013,845        USD      1,032,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (18,578      (18,578
BRL      1,023,349        USD      988,102      7/5/2023   HUB      35,247        -        35,247  
KRW      1,041,006        USD      1,070,265      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (29,259      (29,259
KRW      1,042,195        USD      1,073,337      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (31,142      (31,142
BRL      1,065,118        USD      1,034,503      7/5/2023   HUB      30,615        -        30,615  
BRL      1,075,185        USD      1,044,294      7/5/2023   HUB      30,891        -        30,891  
BRL      1,086,003        USD      1,047,872      7/5/2023   HUB      38,131        -        38,131  
BRL      1,148,657        USD      1,114,737      7/5/2023   HUB      33,920        -        33,920  
KRW      1,156,417        USD      1,178,108      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (21,691      (21,691
BRL      1,156,765        USD      1,129,807      7/5/2023   HUB      26,958        -        26,958  
KRW      1,191,080        USD      1,225,731      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (34,651      (34,651
BRL      1,201,543        USD      1,167,268      7/5/2023   HUB      34,275        -        34,275  
KRW      1,207,670        USD      1,232,686      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (25,016      (25,016
KRW      1,249,207        USD      1,283,104      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (33,897      (33,897
BRL      1,279,982        USD      1,244,808      7/5/2023   HUB      35,174        -        35,174  
KRW      1,290,176        USD      1,334,726      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (44,550      (44,550
BRL      1,295,424        USD      1,258,445      7/5/2023   HUB      36,979        -        36,979  
BRL      1,295,424        USD      1,258,215      7/5/2023   HUB      37,209        -        37,209  
KRW      1,318,696        USD      1,356,742      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (38,046      (38,046

 

See accompanying notes

 

53


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
KRW      1,330,671        USD      1,355,085      7/5/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (24,414    $ (24,414
BRL      1,357,504        USD      1,297,587      7/5/2023   HUB      59,917        -        59,917  
KRW      1,366,068        USD      1,415,784      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (49,716      (49,716
BRL      1,367,273        USD      1,328,539      7/5/2023   HUB      38,734        -        38,734  
KRW      1,375,751        USD      1,404,771      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (29,020      (29,020
BRL      1,377,685        USD      1,336,465      7/5/2023   HUB      41,220        -        41,220  
KRW      1,379,186        USD      1,417,704      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (38,518      (38,518
KRW      1,409,878        USD      1,435,601      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (25,723      (25,723
BRL      1,459,179        USD      1,417,083      7/5/2023   HUB      42,096        -        42,096  
KRW      1,467,548        USD      1,497,680      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (30,132      (30,132
BRL      1,470,281        USD      1,422,007      7/5/2023   HUB      48,274        -        48,274  
KRW      1,474,019        USD      1,504,622      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (30,603      (30,603
KRW      1,489,085        USD      1,515,715      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (26,630      (26,630
BRL      1,503,697        USD      1,450,239      7/5/2023   HUB      53,458        -        53,458  
BRL      1,504,577        USD      1,454,892      7/5/2023   HUB      49,685        -        49,685  
BRL      1,508,570        USD      1,458,994      7/5/2023   HUB      49,576        -        49,576  
KRW      1,530,034        USD      1,572,508      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (42,474      (42,474
KRW      1,552,658        USD      1,601,493      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (48,835      (48,835
BRL      1,587,178        USD      1,543,280      7/5/2023   HUB      43,898        -        43,898  
KRW      1,630,909        USD      1,676,863      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (45,954      (45,954
BRL      1,649,889        USD      1,600,103      7/5/2023   HUB      49,786        -        49,786  
BRL      1,722,106        USD      1,669,566      7/5/2023   HUB      52,540        -        52,540  
BRL      1,756,621        USD      1,701,712      7/5/2023   HUB      54,909        -        54,909  
BRL      1,821,681        USD      1,765,038      7/5/2023   HUB      56,643        -        56,643  
BRL      1,965,095        USD      1,922,337      7/5/2023   HUB      42,758        -        42,758  
BRL      2,102,195        USD      2,056,203      7/5/2023   HUB      45,992        -        45,992  
BRL      2,146,981        USD      2,079,744      7/5/2023   HUB      67,237        -        67,237  
KRW      2,428,566        USD      2,517,584      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (89,018      (89,018
KRW      2,504,459        USD      2,596,584      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (92,125      (92,125
KRW      2,504,459        USD      2,596,197      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (91,738      (91,738
KRW      2,618,298        USD      2,712,862      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (94,564      (94,564
KRW      2,808,030        USD      2,909,034      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (101,004      (101,004
KRW      2,883,922        USD      2,987,703      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (103,781      (103,781
KRW      2,883,922        USD      2,939,107      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (55,185      (55,185
KRW      2,959,815        USD      3,066,400      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (106,585      (106,585
KRW      3,111,600        USD      3,226,071      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (114,471      (114,471
KRW      3,263,386        USD      3,322,337      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (58,951      (58,951
KRW      3,566,956        USD      3,696,189      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (129,233      (129,233
KRW      3,971,717        USD      4,109,119      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (137,402      (137,402
BRL      4,176,935        USD      4,036,050      7/5/2023   HUB      140,885        -        140,885  
KRW      4,945,674        USD      5,119,986      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (174,312      (174,312
KRW      5,691,952        USD      5,818,534      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (126,582      (126,582
KRW      6,450,879        USD      6,586,364      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (135,485      (135,485
BRL      20,884,675        USD      20,041,727      7/5/2023   HUB      842,948        -        842,948  
BRL      20,884,675        USD      20,036,266      7/5/2023   HUB      848,409        -        848,409  
BRL      26,807,905        USD      25,663,058      7/5/2023   HUB      1,144,847        -        1,144,847  
BRL      29,483,536        USD      28,197,703      7/5/2023   HUB      1,285,833        -        1,285,833  
BRL      29,483,536        USD      28,191,762      7/5/2023   HUB      1,291,774        -        1,291,774  
BRL      29,483,536        USD      28,219,375      7/5/2023   HUB      1,264,161        -        1,264,161  
BRL      29,483,536        USD      28,165,748      7/5/2023   HUB      1,317,788        -        1,317,788  
BRL      29,483,536        USD      28,161,843      7/5/2023   HUB      1,321,693        -        1,321,693  
BRL      29,483,536        USD      28,190,974      7/5/2023   HUB      1,292,562        -        1,292,562  
USD      91,320,432        KRW      92,361,401      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,040,969      (1,040,969
USD      22,899,875        BRL      23,205,194      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (305,319      (305,319
USD      20,822,055        BRL      20,884,675      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (62,620      (62,620
USD      20,897,768        BRL      20,884,675      7/5/2023   HUB      13,093        -        13,093  
USD      20,800,789        BRL      20,884,675      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (83,886      (83,886
USD      20,812,521        BRL      20,884,675      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (72,154      (72,154
USD      20,801,784        BRL      20,884,675      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (82,891      (82,891

 

See accompanying notes

 

54


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      18,082,917        BRL      18,041,375      7/5/2023   HUB    $ 41,542      $ -      $ 41,542  
USD      13,949,920        BRL      13,923,117      7/5/2023   HUB      26,803        -        26,803  
USD      13,966,871        BRL      13,923,117      7/5/2023   HUB      43,754        -        43,754  
USD      13,950,445        BRL      13,923,116      7/5/2023   HUB      27,329        -        27,329  
USD      11,479,606        BRL      11,602,597      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (122,991      (122,991
USD      11,479,844        BRL      11,602,597      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (122,753      (122,753
USD      10,448,314        BRL      10,460,970      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (12,656      (12,656
USD      10,389,178        BRL      10,442,337      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (53,159      (53,159
USD      10,414,171        BRL      10,442,337      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (28,166      (28,166
USD      9,494,003        BRL      9,573,810      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (79,807      (79,807
USD      9,488,657        BRL      9,573,810      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (85,153      (85,153
USD      9,148,901        BRL      9,282,078      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (133,177      (133,177
USD      9,198,130        BRL      9,282,078      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (83,948      (83,948
USD      9,198,701        BRL      9,282,078      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (83,377      (83,377
USD      9,170,610        BRL      9,282,078      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (111,468      (111,468
USD      8,229,945        BRL      8,353,870      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (123,925      (123,925
USD      8,232,485        BRL      8,353,870      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (121,385      (121,385
USD      5,903,229        BRL      5,911,489      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,260      (8,260
USD      5,894,501        BRL      5,911,489      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (16,988      (16,988
USD      5,776,165        BRL      5,830,450      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (54,285      (54,285
USD      4,107,738        BRL      4,176,935      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (69,197      (69,197
USD      3,390,305        BRL      3,636,807      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (246,502      (246,502
USD      3,267,038        BRL      3,505,751      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (238,713      (238,713
USD      2,896,301        BRL      3,108,331      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (212,030      (212,030
USD      2,651,629        BRL      2,842,192      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (190,563      (190,563
USD      2,603,553        BRL      2,794,358      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (190,805      (190,805
USD      2,489,897        BRL      2,668,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (178,872      (178,872
USD      2,335,536        BRL      2,497,431      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (161,895      (161,895
USD      2,310,304        BRL      2,480,385      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (170,081      (170,081
USD      2,231,186        BRL      2,390,629      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (159,443      (159,443
USD      2,226,908        BRL      2,386,194      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (159,286      (159,286
USD      2,186,813        BRL      2,305,146      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (118,333      (118,333
USD      2,186,579        BRL      2,305,146      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (118,567      (118,567
USD      1,997,754        BRL      2,105,523      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (107,769      (107,769
USD      1,997,243        BRL      2,105,523      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (108,280      (108,280
USD      1,997,042        BRL      2,105,523      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (108,481      (108,481
USD      1,927,683        BRL      2,067,583      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (139,900      (139,900
USD      1,907,651        BRL      2,045,316      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (137,665      (137,665
USD      1,834,422        BRL      1,966,063      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (131,641      (131,641
USD      1,812,099        BRL      1,946,631      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (134,532      (134,532
USD      1,720,004        BRL      1,812,790      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (92,786      (92,786
USD      1,660,960        BRL      1,780,084      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (119,124      (119,124
USD      1,637,697        BRL      1,758,248      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (120,551      (120,551
USD      1,546,669        BRL      1,664,056      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (117,387      (117,387
USD      1,540,930        BRL      1,633,507      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (92,577      (92,577
USD      1,523,260        BRL      1,614,060      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (90,800      (90,800
USD      1,510,043        BRL      1,612,887      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (102,844      (102,844
USD      1,464,183        BRL      1,569,864      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (105,681      (105,681
USD      1,461,996        BRL      1,569,864      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (107,868      (107,868
USD      1,467,814        BRL      1,566,805      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (98,991      (98,991
USD      1,442,935        BRL      1,540,968      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (98,033      (98,033
USD      1,412,605        BRL      1,514,065      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (101,460      (101,460
USD      1,371,393        BRL      1,472,184      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (100,791      (100,791
USD      1,443,845        BRL      1,444,026      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (181      (181
USD      1,365,373        BRL      1,439,684      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (74,311      (74,311
USD      1,336,720        BRL      1,420,158      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (83,438      (83,438
USD      1,287,302        BRL      1,381,480      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (94,178      (94,178
USD      1,238,331        BRL      1,328,127      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (89,796      (89,796
USD      1,166,688        BRL      1,248,716      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (82,028      (82,028

 

See accompanying notes

 

55


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      1,213,822        KRW      1,214,283      7/5/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (461    $ (461
USD      1,136,561        KRW      1,138,390      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,829      (1,829
USD      1,075,823        BRL      1,116,189      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (40,366      (40,366
USD      1,040,390        BRL      1,115,626      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (75,236      (75,236
USD      1,005,341        BRL      1,064,406      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (59,065      (59,065
USD      994,078        BRL      1,062,737      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (68,659      (68,659
USD      970,576        BRL      1,040,938      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (70,362      (70,362
USD      967,008        BRL      1,002,464      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (35,456      (35,456
USD      940,600        BRL      991,258      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (50,658      (50,658
USD      917,506        BRL      971,849      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (54,343      (54,343
USD      925,870        BRL      960,695      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (34,825      (34,825
USD      914,115        BRL      948,761      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (34,646      (34,646
USD      895,452        BRL      944,055      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (48,603      (48,603
USD      782,541        BRL      826,048      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (43,507      (43,507
USD      764,542        BRL      793,618      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (29,076      (29,076
USD      746,399        BRL      793,618      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (47,219      (47,219
USD      752,859        KRW      758,927      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,068      (6,068
USD      716,112        BRL      755,244      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (39,132      (39,132
USD      671,783        BRL      697,618      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (25,835      (25,835
USD      648,801        BRL      689,194      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (40,393      (40,393
USD      676,485        KRW      683,034      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,549      (6,549
USD      609,210        BRL      647,425      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (38,215      (38,215
USD      570,035        BRL      605,656      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (35,621      (35,621
USD      569,957        BRL      605,656      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (35,699      (35,699
USD      570,115        BRL      605,656      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (35,541      (35,541
USD      570,333        BRL      605,656      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (35,323      (35,323
USD      550,197        BRL      584,771      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (34,574      (34,574
USD      550,524        BRL      584,771      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (34,247      (34,247
USD      550,084        BRL      584,771      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (34,687      (34,687
USD      531,040        BRL      563,886      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (32,846      (32,846
USD      530,966        BRL      563,886      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (32,920      (32,920
USD      530,660        BRL      563,886      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (33,226      (33,226
USD      531,124        BRL      563,886      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (32,762      (32,762
USD      531,029        BRL      563,886      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (32,857      (32,857
USD      530,676        BRL      563,886      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (33,210      (33,210
USD      537,755        BRL      558,094      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (20,339      (20,339
USD      511,197        BRL      543,001      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (31,804      (31,804
USD      511,616        BRL      543,001      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (31,385      (31,385
USD      511,524        BRL      543,001      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (31,477      (31,477
USD      511,286        BRL      543,001      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (31,715      (31,715
USD      526,129        KRW      531,249      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,120      (5,120
USD      492,070        BRL      522,117      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (30,047      (30,047
USD      491,998        BRL      522,117      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (30,119      (30,119
USD      491,719        BRL      522,117      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (30,398      (30,398
USD      472,382        BRL      501,232      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (28,850      (28,850
USD      471,772        BRL      501,232      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (29,460      (29,460
USD      472,254        BRL      501,232      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (28,978      (28,978
USD      451,424        BRL      480,347      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (28,923      (28,923
USD      452,435        BRL      480,347      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (27,912      (27,912
USD      432,551        BRL      459,463      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (26,912      (26,912
USD      432,475        BRL      459,463      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (26,988      (26,988
USD      432,263        BRL      459,463      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (27,200      (27,200
USD      432,365        BRL      459,463      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (27,098      (27,098
USD      451,719        KRW      455,356      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,637      (3,637
USD      451,375        KRW      455,356      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,981      (3,981
USD      454,690        KRW      455,356      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (666      (666
USD      450,600        KRW      455,356      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,756      (4,756
USD      451,862        KRW      455,356      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,494      (3,494
USD      451,824        KRW      455,356      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,532      (3,532

 

See accompanying notes

 

56


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      425,524        BRL      448,426      7/5/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (22,902    $ (22,902
USD      412,390        BRL      438,578      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (26,188      (26,188
USD      413,192        BRL      438,578      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (25,386      (25,386
USD      393,546        BRL      417,693      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (24,147      (24,147
USD      380,884        BRL      401,224      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (20,340      (20,340
USD      373,685        BRL      396,809      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (23,124      (23,124
USD      373,728        BRL      396,809      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (23,081      (23,081
USD      379,348        KRW      379,463      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (115      (115
USD      379,187        KRW      379,463      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (276      (276
USD      375,065        KRW      379,463      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,398      (4,398
USD      354,208        BRL      375,924      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (21,716      (21,716
USD      353,761        BRL      375,924      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (22,163      (22,163
USD      353,689        BRL      375,924      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (22,235      (22,235
USD      334,099        BRL      355,039      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (20,940      (20,940
USD      333,874        BRL      355,039      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (21,165      (21,165
USD      334,504        BRL      355,039      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (20,535      (20,535
USD      314,412        BRL      334,155      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (19,743      (19,743
USD      314,625        BRL      334,155      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (19,530      (19,530
USD      314,356        BRL      334,155      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (19,799      (19,799
USD      314,327        BRL      334,155      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (19,828      (19,828
USD      295,067        BRL      313,270      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (18,203      (18,203
USD      294,848        BRL      313,270      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (18,422      (18,422
USD      294,746        BRL      313,270      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (18,524      (18,524
USD      295,123        BRL      313,270      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (18,147      (18,147
USD      295,166        BRL      313,270      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (18,104      (18,104
USD      303,858        KRW      303,571      7/5/2023   HUB      287        -        287  
USD      300,567        KRW      303,571      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,004      (3,004
USD      300,913        KRW      303,571      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,658      (2,658
USD      303,442        KRW      303,571      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (129      (129
USD      300,610        KRW      303,571      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,961      (2,961
USD      299,909        KRW      303,571      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,662      (3,662
USD      255,712        BRL      271,501      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (15,789      (15,789
USD      235,763        BRL      250,616      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (14,853      (14,853
USD      236,168        BRL      250,616      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (14,448      (14,448
USD      235,953        BRL      250,616      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (14,663      (14,663
USD      235,749        BRL      250,616      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (14,867      (14,867
USD      216,335        BRL      229,731      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (13,396      (13,396
USD      225,591        KRW      227,678      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,087      (2,087
USD      228,168        KRW      227,678      7/5/2023   HUB      490        -        490  
USD      225,574        KRW      227,678      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,104      (2,104
USD      224,963        KRW      227,678      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,715      (2,715
USD      196,632        BRL      208,847      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (12,215      (12,215
USD      196,649        BRL      208,847      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (12,198      (12,198
USD      196,582        BRL      208,847      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (12,265      (12,265
USD      196,390        BRL      208,847      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (12,457      (12,457
USD      177,820        BRL      187,962      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,142      (10,142
USD      177,668        BRL      187,962      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,294      (10,294
USD      177,658        BRL      187,962      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,304      (10,304
USD      177,962        BRL      187,962      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (10,000      (10,000
USD      157,909        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (9,168      (9,168
USD      157,921        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (9,156      (9,156
USD      158,096        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,981      (8,981
USD      158,171        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,906      (8,906
USD      158,204        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,873      (8,873
USD      158,299        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,778      (8,778
USD      158,032        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (9,045      (9,045
USD      158,221        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,856      (8,856
USD      158,015        BRL      167,077      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (9,062      (9,062
USD      150,044        KRW      151,785      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,741      (1,741

 

See accompanying notes

 

57


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      138,096        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (8,097    $ (8,097
USD      138,115        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,078      (8,078
USD      138,295        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,898      (7,898
USD      138,155        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,038      (8,038
USD      138,123        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,070      (8,070
USD      138,195        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,998      (7,998
USD      138,070        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (8,123      (8,123
USD      138,458        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,735      (7,735
USD      138,286        BRL      146,193      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (7,907      (7,907
USD      118,652        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,656      (6,656
USD      118,490        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,818      (6,818
USD      118,600        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,708      (6,708
USD      118,379        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,929      (6,929
USD      118,359        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,949      (6,949
USD      118,347        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,961      (6,961
USD      118,389        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,919      (6,919
USD      118,437        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,871      (6,871
USD      118,654        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,654      (6,654
USD      118,734        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,574      (6,574
USD      118,452        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,856      (6,856
USD      118,443        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,865      (6,865
USD      118,624        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,684      (6,684
USD      118,666        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,642      (6,642
USD      118,690        BRL      125,308      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,618      (6,618
USD      98,770        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,653      (5,653
USD      98,654        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,769      (5,769
USD      98,578        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,845      (5,845
USD      98,622        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,801      (5,801
USD      98,618        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,805      (5,805
USD      98,083        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,340      (6,340
USD      98,131        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,292      (6,292
USD      98,759        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,664      (5,664
USD      98,700        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,723      (5,723
USD      98,852        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,571      (5,571
USD      98,885        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,538      (5,538
USD      98,201        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,222      (6,222
USD      98,020        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,403      (6,403
USD      98,072        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,351      (6,351
USD      98,156        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (6,267      (6,267
USD      98,839        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,584      (5,584
USD      98,837        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,586      (5,586
USD      98,862        BRL      104,423      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,561      (5,561
USD      78,891        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,648      (4,648
USD      78,910        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,629      (4,629
USD      78,886        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,653      (4,653
USD      78,903        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,636      (4,636
USD      78,398        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,141      (5,141
USD      78,173        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,366      (5,366
USD      78,206        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,333      (5,333
USD      78,229        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,310      (5,310
USD      78,951        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,588      (4,588
USD      79,015        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,524      (4,524
USD      79,147        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,392      (4,392
USD      78,404        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,135      (5,135
USD      78,945        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,594      (4,594
USD      79,069        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,470      (4,470
USD      79,091        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,448      (4,448
USD      79,114        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,425      (4,425
USD      79,104        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,435      (4,435

 

See accompanying notes

 

58


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      78,575        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (4,964    $ (4,964
USD      78,644        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,895      (4,895
USD      78,584        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,955      (4,955
USD      78,590        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,949      (4,949
USD      78,519        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,020      (5,020
USD      78,458        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,081      (5,081
USD      78,442        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,097      (5,097
USD      78,283        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,256      (5,256
USD      78,306        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (5,233      (5,233
USD      79,093        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,446      (4,446
USD      79,064        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,475      (4,475
USD      79,086        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,453      (4,453
USD      79,004        BRL      83,539      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,535      (4,535
USD      75,718        KRW      75,893      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (175      (175
USD      75,729        KRW      75,893      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (164      (164
USD      59,162        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,492      (3,492
USD      59,308        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,346      (3,346
USD      59,251        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,403      (3,403
USD      59,208        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,446      (3,446
USD      59,168        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,486      (3,486
USD      58,889        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,765      (3,765
USD      58,638        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,016      (4,016
USD      58,589        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,065      (4,065
USD      58,628        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (4,026      (4,026
USD      59,303        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,351      (3,351
USD      59,265        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,389      (3,389
USD      59,347        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,307      (3,307
USD      59,274        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,380      (3,380
USD      59,320        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,334      (3,334
USD      58,798        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,856      (3,856
USD      58,832        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,822      (3,822
USD      58,812        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,842      (3,842
USD      58,977        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,677      (3,677
USD      58,874        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,780      (3,780
USD      58,960        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,694      (3,694
USD      58,867        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,787      (3,787
USD      58,823        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,831      (3,831
USD      58,826        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,828      (3,828
USD      58,862        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,792      (3,792
USD      58,832        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,822      (3,822
USD      58,817        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,837      (3,837
USD      58,833        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,821      (3,821
USD      58,857        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,797      (3,797
USD      58,706        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,948      (3,948
USD      58,721        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,933      (3,933
USD      58,712        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,942      (3,942
USD      58,721        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,933      (3,933
USD      58,890        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,764      (3,764
USD      58,852        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,802      (3,802
USD      58,810        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,844      (3,844
USD      59,236        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,418      (3,418
USD      59,307        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,347      (3,347
USD      59,270        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,384      (3,384
USD      59,317        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,337      (3,337
USD      59,263        BRL      62,654      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (3,391      (3,391
USD      39,441        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,328      (2,328
USD      39,267        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,502      (2,502
USD      39,110        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,659      (2,659
USD      39,079        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,690      (2,690

 

See accompanying notes

 

59


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      39,199        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (2,570    $ (2,570
USD      39,183        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,586      (2,586
USD      39,164        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,605      (2,605
USD      39,556        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,213      (2,213
USD      39,236        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,533      (2,533
USD      39,330        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,439      (2,439
USD      39,231        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,538      (2,538
USD      39,248        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,521      (2,521
USD      39,267        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,502      (2,502
USD      39,225        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,544      (2,544
USD      39,213        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,556      (2,556
USD      39,228        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,541      (2,541
USD      39,205        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,564      (2,564
USD      39,271        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,498      (2,498
USD      39,275        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,494      (2,494
USD      39,267        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,502      (2,502
USD      39,153        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,616      (2,616
USD      39,460        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,309      (2,309
USD      39,437        BRL      41,769      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (2,332      (2,332
USD      19,615        BRL      20,885      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,270      (1,270
USD      19,639        BRL      20,885      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,246      (1,246
USD      19,602        BRL      20,885      7/5/2023   HUB      -        (1,283      (1,283
PHP      45,284        USD      44,988      7/10/2023   HUB      296        -        296  
PHP      45,284        USD      44,860      7/10/2023   HUB      424        -        424  
PHP      90,569        USD      89,910      7/10/2023   HUB      659        -        659  
PHP      90,569        USD      89,896      7/10/2023   HUB      673        -        673  
PHP      90,569        USD      89,558      7/10/2023   HUB      1,011        -        1,011  
PHP      135,853        USD      134,875      7/10/2023   HUB      978        -        978  
PHP      135,853        USD      134,921      7/10/2023   HUB      932        -        932  
PHP      135,853        USD      134,798      7/10/2023   HUB      1,055        -        1,055  
PHP      135,853        USD      134,553      7/10/2023   HUB      1,300        -        1,300  
PHP      135,853        USD      134,601      7/10/2023   HUB      1,252        -        1,252  
PHP      181,138        USD      179,714      7/10/2023   HUB      1,424        -        1,424  
PHP      181,138        USD      179,421      7/10/2023   HUB      1,717        -        1,717  
PHP      226,422        USD      224,513      7/10/2023   HUB      1,909        -        1,909  
PHP      226,422        USD      224,675      7/10/2023   HUB      1,747        -        1,747  
PHP      226,422        USD      224,598      7/10/2023   HUB      1,824        -        1,824  
PHP      226,422        USD      224,679      7/10/2023   HUB      1,743        -        1,743  
PHP      226,422        USD      224,687      7/10/2023   HUB      1,735        -        1,735  
PHP      226,422        USD      224,759      7/10/2023   HUB      1,663        -        1,663  
PHP      226,422        USD      224,780      7/10/2023   HUB      1,642        -        1,642  
PHP      271,706        USD      269,612      7/10/2023   HUB      2,094        -        2,094  
PHP      271,706        USD      269,604      7/10/2023   HUB      2,102        -        2,102  
PHP      271,706        USD      269,735      7/10/2023   HUB      1,971        -        1,971  
PHP      271,706        USD      269,140      7/10/2023   HUB      2,566        -        2,566  
PHP      271,706        USD      269,233      7/10/2023   HUB      2,473        -        2,473  
PHP      316,991        USD      314,505      7/10/2023   HUB      2,486        -        2,486  
PHP      316,991        USD      314,675      7/10/2023   HUB      2,316        -        2,316  
PHP      316,991        USD      313,570      7/10/2023   HUB      3,421        -        3,421  
PHP      316,991        USD      314,110      7/10/2023   HUB      2,881        -        2,881  
PHP      316,991        USD      314,138      7/10/2023   HUB      2,853        -        2,853  
PHP      316,991        USD      314,009      7/10/2023   HUB      2,982        -        2,982  
PHP      362,275        USD      359,712      7/10/2023   HUB      2,563        -        2,563  
PHP      362,275        USD      359,641      7/10/2023   HUB      2,634        -        2,634  
PHP      362,275        USD      358,982      7/10/2023   HUB      3,293        -        3,293  
PHP      362,275        USD      358,281      7/10/2023   HUB      3,994        -        3,994  
PHP      362,275        USD      359,634      7/10/2023   HUB      2,641        -        2,641  
PHP      362,275        USD      359,382      7/10/2023   HUB      2,893        -        2,893  
PHP      407,560        USD      404,306      7/10/2023   HUB      3,254        -        3,254  

 

See accompanying notes

 

60


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
PHP      633,982        USD      629,655      7/10/2023   HUB    $ 4,327      $ -      $ 4,327  
PHP      633,982        USD      629,548      7/10/2023   HUB      4,434        -        4,434  
PHP      679,266        USD      673,990      7/10/2023   HUB      5,276        -        5,276  
PHP      950,973        USD      943,838      7/10/2023   HUB      7,135        -        7,135  
PHP      1,041,541        USD      1,034,861      7/10/2023   HUB      6,680        -        6,680  
PHP      1,086,826        USD      1,078,730      7/10/2023   HUB      8,096        -        8,096  
PHP      1,132,110        USD      1,124,123      7/10/2023   HUB      7,987        -        7,987  
PHP      1,177,395        USD      1,167,679      7/10/2023   HUB      9,716        -        9,716  
PHP      1,222,679        USD      1,213,830      7/10/2023   HUB      8,849        -        8,849  
PHP      1,539,670        USD      1,528,337      7/10/2023   HUB      11,333        -        11,333  
PHP      1,539,670        USD      1,529,762      7/10/2023   HUB      9,908        -        9,908  
PHP      1,720,807        USD      1,708,805      7/10/2023   HUB      12,002        -        12,002  
PHP      1,766,092        USD      1,751,550      7/10/2023   HUB      14,542        -        14,542  
PHP      2,083,083        USD      2,066,005      7/10/2023   HUB      17,078        -        17,078  
PHP      2,128,367        USD      2,109,394      7/10/2023   HUB      18,973        -        18,973  
PHP      2,128,367        USD      2,112,891      7/10/2023   HUB      15,476        -        15,476  
PHP      7,290,789        USD      7,222,840      7/10/2023   HUB      67,949        -        67,949  
USD      19,003,076        PHP      19,245,872      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (242,796      (242,796
USD      620,986        PHP      633,982      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (12,996      (12,996
USD      621,096        PHP      633,982      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (12,886      (12,886
USD      620,612        PHP      633,982      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (13,370      (13,370
USD      576,088        PHP      588,697      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (12,609      (12,609
USD      576,809        PHP      588,697      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (11,888      (11,888
USD      487,726        PHP      498,128      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (10,402      (10,402
USD      444,223        PHP      452,844      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (8,621      (8,621
USD      399,816        PHP      407,560      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (7,744      (7,744
USD      355,372        PHP      362,275      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (6,903      (6,903
USD      355,347        PHP      362,275      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (6,928      (6,928
USD      355,410        PHP      362,275      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (6,865      (6,865
USD      355,334        PHP      362,275      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (6,941      (6,941
USD      311,363        PHP      316,991      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,628      (5,628
USD      311,061        PHP      316,991      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,930      (5,930
USD      310,956        PHP      316,991      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (6,035      (6,035
USD      310,918        PHP      316,991      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (6,073      (6,073
USD      266,875        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,831      (4,831
USD      266,398        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,308      (5,308
USD      266,837        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,869      (4,869
USD      266,453        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,253      (5,253
USD      266,444        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,262      (5,262
USD      266,481        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,225      (5,225
USD      266,643        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,063      (5,063
USD      266,658        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,048      (5,048
USD      266,494        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (5,212      (5,212
USD      267,603        PHP      271,706      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,103      (4,103
USD      222,408        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,014      (4,014
USD      222,357        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,065      (4,065
USD      222,622        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,800      (3,800
USD      222,155        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,267      (4,267
USD      222,520        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,902      (3,902
USD      222,127        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,295      (4,295
USD      222,092        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,330      (4,330
USD      222,068        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,354      (4,354
USD      221,500        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,922      (4,922
USD      221,918        PHP      226,422      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (4,504      (4,504
USD      177,984        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,154      (3,154
USD      177,889        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,249      (3,249
USD      177,979        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,159      (3,159
USD      178,024        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,114      (3,114
USD      178,054        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,084      (3,084

 

See accompanying notes

 

61


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      177,919        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (3,219    $ (3,219
USD      177,699        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,439      (3,439
USD      177,668        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,470      (3,470
USD      177,705        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,433      (3,433
USD      177,614        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,524      (3,524
USD      177,305        PHP      181,138      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (3,833      (3,833
USD      133,440        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,413      (2,413
USD      133,421        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,432      (2,432
USD      133,224        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,629      (2,629
USD      133,558        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,295      (2,295
USD      133,407        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,446      (2,446
USD      133,473        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,380      (2,380
USD      133,283        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,570      (2,570
USD      133,537        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,316      (2,316
USD      133,435        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,418      (2,418
USD      133,530        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,323      (2,323
USD      133,439        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,414      (2,414
USD      133,412        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,441      (2,441
USD      133,276        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,577      (2,577
USD      133,352        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,501      (2,501
USD      133,326        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,527      (2,527
USD      133,328        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,525      (2,525
USD      133,328        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,525      (2,525
USD      133,257        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,596      (2,596
USD      133,177        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,676      (2,676
USD      133,272        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,581      (2,581
USD      133,086        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,767      (2,767
USD      133,835        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,018      (2,018
USD      133,314        PHP      135,853      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (2,539      (2,539
USD      88,976        PHP      90,569      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (1,593      (1,593
USD      89,039        PHP      90,569      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (1,530      (1,530
USD      88,940        PHP      90,569      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (1,629      (1,629
USD      89,007        PHP      90,569      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (1,562      (1,562
USD      88,856        PHP      90,569      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (1,713      (1,713
USD      88,856        PHP      90,569      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (1,713      (1,713
USD      88,890        PHP      90,569      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (1,679      (1,679
USD      44,734        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (550      (550
USD      44,459        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (825      (825
USD      44,445        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (839      (839
USD      44,421        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (863      (863
USD      44,426        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (858      (858
USD      44,424        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (860      (860
USD      44,433        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (851      (851
USD      44,427        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (857      (857
USD      44,426        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (858      (858
USD      44,393        PHP      45,284      7/10/2023   HUB      -        (891      (891
CNY      1,584,339        USD      1,620,267      7/12/2023   HUB      -        (35,928      (35,928
CNY      45,325,857        USD      45,665,903      7/12/2023   HUB      -        (340,046      (340,046
USD      41,937,094        CNY      40,503,957      7/12/2023   HUB      1,433,137        -        1,433,137  
USD      993,401        CNY      964,380      7/12/2023   HUB      29,021        -        29,021  
USD      995,761        CNY      964,380      7/12/2023   HUB      31,381        -        31,381  
USD      710,662        CNY      688,843      7/12/2023   HUB      21,819        -        21,819  
USD      572,877        CNY      551,074      7/12/2023   HUB      21,803        -        21,803  
USD      425,381        CNY      413,306      7/12/2023   HUB      12,075        -        12,075  
USD      423,669        CNY      413,306      7/12/2023   HUB      10,363        -        10,363  
USD      354,760        CNY      344,421      7/12/2023   HUB      10,339        -        10,339  
USD      353,027        CNY      344,421      7/12/2023   HUB      8,606        -        8,606  
USD      356,816        CNY      344,421      7/12/2023   HUB      12,395        -        12,395  
USD      357,316        CNY      344,421      7/12/2023   HUB      12,895        -        12,895  

 

See accompanying notes

 

62


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      353,072        CNY      344,421      7/12/2023   HUB    $ 8,651      $ -      $ 8,651  
USD      285,522        CNY      275,537      7/12/2023   HUB      9,985        -        9,985  
USD      214,023        CNY      206,653      7/12/2023   HUB      7,370        -        7,370  
USD      141,517        CNY      137,769      7/12/2023   HUB      3,748        -        3,748  
USD      70,876        CNY      68,884      7/12/2023   HUB      1,992        -        1,992  
USD      40,490,611        EUR      40,849,335      7/13/2023   HUB      -        (358,724      (358,724
USD      28,669,958        JPY      27,944,016      7/13/2023   HUB      725,942        -        725,942  
USD      27,372,736        EUR      27,541,453      7/13/2023   HUB      -        (168,717      (168,717
USD      27,636,399        AUD      26,722,483      7/13/2023   HUB      913,916        -        913,916  
KRW      151,914        USD      157,208      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (5,294      (5,294
KRW      151,914        USD      157,152      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (5,238      (5,238
KRW      151,914        USD      156,943      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (5,029      (5,029
KRW      227,870        USD      235,786      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (7,916      (7,916
KRW      227,870        USD      235,525      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (7,655      (7,655
KRW      227,870        USD      235,534      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (7,664      (7,664
KRW      303,827        USD      314,014      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (10,187      (10,187
KRW      303,827        USD      313,844      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (10,017      (10,017
KRW      379,784        USD      389,636      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (9,852      (9,852
KRW      455,741        USD      471,324      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (15,583      (15,583
KRW      455,741        USD      471,076      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (15,335      (15,335
KRW      531,697        USD      549,006      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (17,309      (17,309
KRW      531,697        USD      549,455      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (17,758      (17,758
KRW      607,654        USD      628,220      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (20,566      (20,566
KRW      607,654        USD      627,633      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (19,979      (19,979
KRW      683,611        USD      706,686      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (23,075      (23,075
KRW      759,568        USD      785,355      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (25,787      (25,787
KRW      835,524        USD      863,402      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (27,878      (27,878
KRW      911,481        USD      941,812      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (30,331      (30,331
KRW      1,367,222        USD      1,409,477      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (42,255      (42,255
KRW      1,519,135        USD      1,570,993      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (51,858      (51,858
KRW      1,974,876        USD      2,040,288      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (65,412      (65,412
KRW      2,430,616        USD      2,506,147      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (75,531      (75,531
KRW      2,658,487        USD      2,746,930      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (88,443      (88,443
KRW      3,569,968        USD      3,680,645      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (110,677      (110,677
USD      22,007,042        KRW      22,027,461      7/24/2023   HUB      -        (20,419      (20,419
CLP      62,182        USD      61,669      7/27/2023   HUB      513        -        513  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,820      7/27/2023   HUB      362        -        362  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,902      7/27/2023   HUB      280        -        280  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,891      7/27/2023   HUB      291        -        291  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,933      7/27/2023   HUB      249        -        249  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,945      7/27/2023   HUB      237        -        237  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,024      7/27/2023   HUB      158        -        158  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,688      7/27/2023   HUB      494        -        494  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,574      7/27/2023   HUB      608        -        608  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,588      7/27/2023   HUB      594        -        594  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,187      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5      (5
CLP      62,182        USD      62,630      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (448      (448
CLP      62,182        USD      62,527      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (345      (345
CLP      62,182        USD      62,635      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (453      (453
CLP      62,182        USD      62,516      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (334      (334
CLP      62,182        USD      62,479      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (297      (297
CLP      62,182        USD      62,508      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (326      (326
CLP      62,182        USD      62,552      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (370      (370
CLP      62,182        USD      62,472      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (290      (290
CLP      62,182        USD      62,429      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (247      (247
CLP      62,182        USD      62,407      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (225      (225
CLP      62,182        USD      62,521      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (339      (339
CLP      62,182        USD      62,204      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (22      (22
CLP      62,182        USD      62,556      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (374      (374

 

See accompanying notes

 

63


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      62,182        USD      61,729      7/27/2023   HUB    $ 453      $ -      $ 453  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,788      7/27/2023   HUB      394        -        394  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,785      7/27/2023   HUB      397        -        397  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,038      7/27/2023   HUB      144        -        144  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,975      7/27/2023   HUB      207        -        207  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,963      7/27/2023   HUB      219        -        219  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,669      7/27/2023   HUB      513        -        513  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,747      7/27/2023   HUB      435        -        435  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,243      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (61      (61
CLP      62,182        USD      62,189      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7      (7
CLP      62,182        USD      62,208      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (26      (26
CLP      62,182        USD      62,148      7/27/2023   HUB      34        -        34  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,280      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (98      (98
CLP      62,182        USD      62,213      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (31      (31
CLP      62,182        USD      62,148      7/27/2023   HUB      34        -        34  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,165      7/27/2023   HUB      17        -        17  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,110      7/27/2023   HUB      72        -        72  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,014      7/27/2023   HUB      168        -        168  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,644      7/27/2023   HUB      538        -        538  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,452      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (270      (270
CLP      62,182        USD      62,225      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (43      (43
CLP      62,182        USD      62,425      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (243      (243
CLP      62,182        USD      62,317      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (135      (135
CLP      62,182        USD      62,037      7/27/2023   HUB      145        -        145  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,629      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (447      (447
CLP      62,182        USD      61,552      7/27/2023   HUB      630        -        630  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,634      7/27/2023   HUB      548        -        548  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,615      7/27/2023   HUB      567        -        567  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,637      7/27/2023   HUB      545        -        545  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,640      7/27/2023   HUB      542        -        542  
CLP      62,182        USD      61,648      7/27/2023   HUB      534        -        534  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,157      7/27/2023   HUB      25        -        25  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,169      7/27/2023   HUB      13        -        13  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,011      7/27/2023   HUB      171        -        171  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,041      7/27/2023   HUB      141        -        141  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,050      7/27/2023   HUB      132        -        132  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,141      7/27/2023   HUB      41        -        41  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,119      7/27/2023   HUB      63        -        63  
CLP      62,182        USD      62,059      7/27/2023   HUB      123        -        123  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,288      7/27/2023   HUB      1,077        -        1,077  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,285      7/27/2023   HUB      1,080        -        1,080  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,186      7/27/2023   HUB      1,179        -        1,179  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,150      7/27/2023   HUB      1,215        -        1,215  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,631      7/27/2023   HUB      734        -        734  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,691      7/27/2023   HUB      674        -        674  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,741      7/27/2023   HUB      624        -        624  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,639      7/27/2023   HUB      726        -        726  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,882      7/27/2023   HUB      483        -        483  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,924      7/27/2023   HUB      441        -        441  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,876      7/27/2023   HUB      489        -        489  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,911      7/27/2023   HUB      454        -        454  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,922      7/27/2023   HUB      443        -        443  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,887      7/27/2023   HUB      478        -        478  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,097      7/27/2023   HUB      268        -        268  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,083      7/27/2023   HUB      282        -        282  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,087      7/27/2023   HUB      278        -        278  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,957      7/27/2023   HUB      408        -        408  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,945      7/27/2023   HUB      420        -        420  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,940      7/27/2023   HUB      425        -        425  

 

See accompanying notes

 

64


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      124,365        USD      124,027      7/27/2023   HUB    $ 338      $ -      $ 338  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,341      7/27/2023   HUB      1,024        -        1,024  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,173      7/27/2023   HUB      1,192        -        1,192  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,130      7/27/2023   HUB      1,235        -        1,235  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,160      7/27/2023   HUB      1,205        -        1,205  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,123      7/27/2023   HUB      1,242        -        1,242  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,179      7/27/2023   HUB      1,186        -        1,186  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,392      7/27/2023   HUB      973        -        973  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,401      7/27/2023   HUB      964        -        964  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,350      7/27/2023   HUB      1,015        -        1,015  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,239      7/27/2023   HUB      1,126        -        1,126  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,428      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (63      (63
CLP      124,365        USD      124,453      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (88      (88
CLP      124,365        USD      125,441      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,076      (1,076
CLP      124,365        USD      125,529      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,164      (1,164
CLP      124,365        USD      125,295      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (930      (930
CLP      124,365        USD      125,523      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,158      (1,158
CLP      124,365        USD      125,531      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,166      (1,166
CLP      124,365        USD      125,468      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,103      (1,103
CLP      124,365        USD      125,468      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,103      (1,103
CLP      124,365        USD      124,688      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (323      (323
CLP      124,365        USD      125,050      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (685      (685
CLP      124,365        USD      125,251      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (886      (886
CLP      124,365        USD      124,935      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (570      (570
CLP      124,365        USD      125,197      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (832      (832
CLP      124,365        USD      125,122      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (757      (757
CLP      124,365        USD      125,249      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (884      (884
CLP      124,365        USD      124,936      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (571      (571
CLP      124,365        USD      124,270      7/27/2023   HUB      95        -        95  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,381      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (16      (16
CLP      124,365        USD      125,313      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (948      (948
CLP      124,365        USD      125,276      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (911      (911
CLP      124,365        USD      124,036      7/27/2023   HUB      329        -        329  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,033      7/27/2023   HUB      332        -        332  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,033      7/27/2023   HUB      332        -        332  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,924      7/27/2023   HUB      441        -        441  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,899      7/27/2023   HUB      466        -        466  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,994      7/27/2023   HUB      371        -        371  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,931      7/27/2023   HUB      434        -        434  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,947      7/27/2023   HUB      418        -        418  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,913      7/27/2023   HUB      452        -        452  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,910      7/27/2023   HUB      455        -        455  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,365      7/27/2023   HUB      1,000        -        1,000  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,443      7/27/2023   HUB      922        -        922  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,223      7/27/2023   HUB      1,142        -        1,142  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,168      7/27/2023   HUB      1,197        -        1,197  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,401      7/27/2023   HUB      964        -        964  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,393      7/27/2023   HUB      972        -        972  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,422      7/27/2023   HUB      943        -        943  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,419      7/27/2023   HUB      946        -        946  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,469      7/27/2023   HUB      896        -        896  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,393      7/27/2023   HUB      972        -        972  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,408      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (43      (43
CLP      124,365        USD      124,504      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (139      (139
CLP      124,365        USD      124,431      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (66      (66
CLP      124,365        USD      124,484      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (119      (119
CLP      124,365        USD      124,366      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1      (1
CLP      124,365        USD      124,431      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (66      (66
CLP      124,365        USD      124,583      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (218      (218

 

See accompanying notes

 

65


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      124,365        USD      124,258      7/27/2023   HUB    $ 107      $ -      $ 107  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,499      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (134      (134
CLP      124,365        USD      124,375      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (10      (10
CLP      124,365        USD      124,060      7/27/2023   HUB      305        -        305  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,654      7/27/2023   HUB      711        -        711  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,497      7/27/2023   HUB      868        -        868  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,349      7/27/2023   HUB      1,016        -        1,016  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,329      7/27/2023   HUB      1,036        -        1,036  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,880      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (515      (515
CLP      124,365        USD      124,534      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (169      (169
CLP      124,365        USD      124,807      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (442      (442
CLP      124,365        USD      124,755      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (390      (390
CLP      124,365        USD      124,813      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (448      (448
CLP      124,365        USD      124,866      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (501      (501
CLP      124,365        USD      124,875      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (510      (510
CLP      124,365        USD      124,541      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (176      (176
CLP      124,365        USD      124,628      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (263      (263
CLP      124,365        USD      124,931      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (566      (566
CLP      124,365        USD      124,902      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (537      (537
CLP      124,365        USD      124,723      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (358      (358
CLP      124,365        USD      124,744      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (379      (379
CLP      124,365        USD      124,040      7/27/2023   HUB      325        -        325  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,882      7/27/2023   HUB      483        -        483  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,333      7/27/2023   HUB      32        -        32  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,117      7/27/2023   HUB      248        -        248  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,085      7/27/2023   HUB      280        -        280  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,093      7/27/2023   HUB      272        -        272  
CLP      124,365        USD      125,531      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,166      (1,166
CLP      124,365        USD      123,890      7/27/2023   HUB      475        -        475  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,157      7/27/2023   HUB      1,208        -        1,208  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,286      7/27/2023   HUB      1,079        -        1,079  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,185      7/27/2023   HUB      1,180        -        1,180  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,376      7/27/2023   HUB      989        -        989  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,470      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (105      (105
CLP      124,365        USD      124,757      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (392      (392
CLP      124,365        USD      124,707      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (342      (342
CLP      124,365        USD      123,259      7/27/2023   HUB      1,106        -        1,106  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,315      7/27/2023   HUB      1,050        -        1,050  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,306      7/27/2023   HUB      1,059        -        1,059  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,423      7/27/2023   HUB      942        -        942  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,292      7/27/2023   HUB      73        -        73  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,310      7/27/2023   HUB      55        -        55  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,581      7/27/2023   HUB      784        -        784  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,577      7/27/2023   HUB      788        -        788  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,634      7/27/2023   HUB      731        -        731  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,994      7/27/2023   HUB      371        -        371  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,130      7/27/2023   HUB      235        -        235  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,315      7/27/2023   HUB      50        -        50  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,253      7/27/2023   HUB      112        -        112  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,272      7/27/2023   HUB      93        -        93  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,374      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (9      (9
CLP      124,365        USD      124,330      7/27/2023   HUB      35        -        35  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,357      7/27/2023   HUB      8        -        8  
CLP      124,365        USD      124,462      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (97      (97
CLP      124,365        USD      124,207      7/27/2023   HUB      158        -        158  
CLP      124,365        USD      123,850      7/27/2023   HUB      515        -        515  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,998      7/27/2023   HUB      1,549        -        1,549  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,982      7/27/2023   HUB      1,565        -        1,565  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,979      7/27/2023   HUB      568        -        568  

 

See accompanying notes

 

66


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      186,547        USD      185,892      7/27/2023   HUB    $ 655      $ -      $ 655  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,768      7/27/2023   HUB      779        -        779  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,664      7/27/2023   HUB      883        -        883  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,825      7/27/2023   HUB      722        -        722  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,970      7/27/2023   HUB      577        -        577  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,032      7/27/2023   HUB      515        -        515  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,103      7/27/2023   HUB      1,444        -        1,444  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,100      7/27/2023   HUB      1,447        -        1,447  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,007      7/27/2023   HUB      1,540        -        1,540  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,010      7/27/2023   HUB      1,537        -        1,537  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,767      7/27/2023   HUB      1,780        -        1,780  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,765      7/27/2023   HUB      1,782        -        1,782  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,788      7/27/2023   HUB      1,759        -        1,759  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,222      7/27/2023   HUB      1,325        -        1,325  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,084      7/27/2023   HUB      1,463        -        1,463  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,119      7/27/2023   HUB      1,428        -        1,428  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,059      7/27/2023   HUB      1,488        -        1,488  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,016      7/27/2023   HUB      1,531        -        1,531  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,581      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (34      (34
CLP      186,547        USD      186,660      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (113      (113
CLP      186,547        USD      188,309      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,762      (1,762
CLP      186,547        USD      188,352      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,805      (1,805
CLP      186,547        USD      187,859      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,312      (1,312
CLP      186,547        USD      187,976      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,429      (1,429
CLP      186,547        USD      188,201      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,654      (1,654
CLP      186,547        USD      188,291      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,744      (1,744
CLP      186,547        USD      186,169      7/27/2023   HUB      378        -        378  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,444      7/27/2023   HUB      103        -        103  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,361      7/27/2023   HUB      186        -        186  
CLP      186,547        USD      190,232      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,685      (3,685
CLP      186,547        USD      190,205      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,658      (3,658
CLP      186,547        USD      190,136      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,589      (3,589
CLP      186,547        USD      187,836      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,289      (1,289
CLP      186,547        USD      187,836      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,289      (1,289
CLP      186,547        USD      187,636      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,089      (1,089
CLP      186,547        USD      187,871      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,324      (1,324
CLP      186,547        USD      187,852      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,305      (1,305
CLP      186,547        USD      187,469      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (922      (922
CLP      186,547        USD      187,779      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,232      (1,232
CLP      186,547        USD      187,249      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (702      (702
CLP      186,547        USD      187,951      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,404      (1,404
CLP      186,547        USD      187,873      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,326      (1,326
CLP      186,547        USD      187,067      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (520      (520
CLP      186,547        USD      186,282      7/27/2023   HUB      265        -        265  
CLP      186,547        USD      187,254      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (707      (707
CLP      186,547        USD      186,442      7/27/2023   HUB      105        -        105  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,350      7/27/2023   HUB      1,197        -        1,197  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,508      7/27/2023   HUB      1,039        -        1,039  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,060      7/27/2023   HUB      487        -        487  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,021      7/27/2023   HUB      526        -        526  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,554      7/27/2023   HUB      993        -        993  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,127      7/27/2023   HUB      420        -        420  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,233      7/27/2023   HUB      1,314        -        1,314  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,167      7/27/2023   HUB      1,380        -        1,380  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,863      7/27/2023   HUB      1,684        -        1,684  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,178      7/27/2023   HUB      1,369        -        1,369  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,267      7/27/2023   HUB      1,280        -        1,280  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,080      7/27/2023   HUB      1,467        -        1,467  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,945      7/27/2023   HUB      1,602        -        1,602  

 

See accompanying notes

 

67


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      186,547        USD      185,254      7/27/2023   HUB    $ 1,293      $ -      $ 1,293  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,224      7/27/2023   HUB      1,323        -        1,323  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,750      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (203      (203
CLP      186,547        USD      186,451      7/27/2023   HUB      96        -        96  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,521      7/27/2023   HUB      26        -        26  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,650      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (103      (103
CLP      186,547        USD      186,695      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (148      (148
CLP      186,547        USD      186,757      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (210      (210
CLP      186,547        USD      186,481      7/27/2023   HUB      66        -        66  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,217      7/27/2023   HUB      330        -        330  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,462      7/27/2023   HUB      1,085        -        1,085  
CLP      186,547        USD      187,352      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (805      (805
CLP      186,547        USD      187,182      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (635      (635
CLP      186,547        USD      187,357      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (810      (810
CLP      186,547        USD      186,748      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (201      (201
CLP      186,547        USD      187,305      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (758      (758
CLP      186,547        USD      186,810      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (263      (263
CLP      186,547        USD      187,020      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (473      (473
CLP      186,547        USD      186,236      7/27/2023   HUB      311        -        311  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,915      7/27/2023   HUB      632        -        632  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,732      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (185      (185
CLP      186,547        USD      187,960      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,413      (1,413
CLP      186,547        USD      188,189      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,642      (1,642
CLP      186,547        USD      187,587      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,040      (1,040
CLP      186,547        USD      187,765      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,218      (1,218
CLP      186,547        USD      185,954      7/27/2023   HUB      593        -        593  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,940      7/27/2023   HUB      607        -        607  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,007      7/27/2023   HUB      540        -        540  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,979      7/27/2023   HUB      568        -        568  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,674      7/27/2023   HUB      1,873        -        1,873  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,886      7/27/2023   HUB      1,661        -        1,661  
CLP      186,547        USD      184,991      7/27/2023   HUB      1,556        -        1,556  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,007      7/27/2023   HUB      1,540        -        1,540  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,885      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (338      (338
CLP      186,547        USD      190,066      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,519      (3,519
CLP      186,547        USD      190,099      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,552      (3,552
CLP      186,547        USD      190,022      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,475      (3,475
CLP      186,547        USD      184,852      7/27/2023   HUB      1,695        -        1,695  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,128      7/27/2023   HUB      1,419        -        1,419  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,071      7/27/2023   HUB      1,476        -        1,476  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,331      7/27/2023   HUB      1,216        -        1,216  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,509      7/27/2023   HUB      38        -        38  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,414      7/27/2023   HUB      1,133        -        1,133  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,577      7/27/2023   HUB      970        -        970  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,509      7/27/2023   HUB      38        -        38  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,525      7/27/2023   HUB      22        -        22  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,456      7/27/2023   HUB      91        -        91  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,173      7/27/2023   HUB      374        -        374  
CLP      186,547        USD      186,269      7/27/2023   HUB      278        -        278  
CLP      186,547        USD      185,947      7/27/2023   HUB      600        -        600  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,768      7/27/2023   HUB      1,962        -        1,962  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,182      7/27/2023   HUB      1,548        -        1,548  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,182      7/27/2023   HUB      1,548        -        1,548  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,198      7/27/2023   HUB      1,532        -        1,532  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,028      7/27/2023   HUB      702        -        702  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,968      7/27/2023   HUB      762        -        762  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,538      7/27/2023   HUB      1,192        -        1,192  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,947      7/27/2023   HUB      1,783        -        1,783  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,813      7/27/2023   HUB      1,917        -        1,917  

 

See accompanying notes

 

68


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      248,730        USD      246,929      7/27/2023   HUB    $ 1,801      $ -      $ 1,801  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,208      7/27/2023   HUB      1,522        -        1,522  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,771      7/27/2023   HUB      1,959        -        1,959  
CLP      248,730        USD      250,324      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,594      (1,594
CLP      248,730        USD      250,473      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,743      (1,743
CLP      248,730        USD      251,127      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,397      (2,397
CLP      248,730        USD      248,093      7/27/2023   HUB      637        -        637  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,189      7/27/2023   HUB      541        -        541  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,693      7/27/2023   HUB      37        -        37  
CLP      248,730        USD      253,483      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,753      (4,753
CLP      248,730        USD      253,418      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,688      (4,688
CLP      248,730        USD      250,815      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,085      (2,085
CLP      248,730        USD      250,461      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,731      (1,731
CLP      248,730        USD      249,079      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (349      (349
CLP      248,730        USD      250,646      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,916      (1,916
CLP      248,730        USD      250,132      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,402      (1,402
CLP      248,730        USD      249,994      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,264      (1,264
CLP      248,730        USD      253,486      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,756      (4,756
CLP      248,730        USD      253,284      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,554      (4,554
CLP      248,730        USD      249,271      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (541      (541
CLP      248,730        USD      249,153      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (423      (423
CLP      248,730        USD      249,308      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (578      (578
CLP      248,730        USD      249,340      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (610      (610
CLP      248,730        USD      249,371      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (641      (641
CLP      248,730        USD      247,764      7/27/2023   HUB      966        -        966  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,513      7/27/2023   HUB      1,217        -        1,217  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,859      7/27/2023   HUB      1,871        -        1,871  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,022      7/27/2023   HUB      708        -        708  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,142      7/27/2023   HUB      588        -        588  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,090      7/27/2023   HUB      640        -        640  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,608      7/27/2023   HUB      1,122        -        1,122  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,461      7/27/2023   HUB      1,269        -        1,269  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,767      7/27/2023   HUB      963        -        963  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,062      7/27/2023   HUB      668        -        668  
CLP      248,730        USD      247,964      7/27/2023   HUB      766        -        766  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,807      7/27/2023   HUB      1,923        -        1,923  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,886      7/27/2023   HUB      1,844        -        1,844  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,890      7/27/2023   HUB      1,840        -        1,840  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,667      7/27/2023   HUB      2,063        -        2,063  
CLP      248,730        USD      248,661      7/27/2023   HUB      69        -        69  
CLP      248,730        USD      250,508      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,778      (1,778
CLP      248,730        USD      250,771      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,041      (2,041
CLP      248,730        USD      250,913      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,183      (2,183
CLP      248,730        USD      249,620      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (890      (890
CLP      248,730        USD      249,491      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (761      (761
CLP      248,730        USD      249,528      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (798      (798
CLP      248,730        USD      250,032      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,302      (1,302
CLP      248,730        USD      248,102      7/27/2023   HUB      628        -        628  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,327      7/27/2023   HUB      2,403        -        2,403  
CLP      248,730        USD      246,412      7/27/2023   HUB      2,318        -        2,318  
CLP      310,912        USD      309,815      7/27/2023   HUB      1,097        -        1,097  
CLP      310,912        USD      309,383      7/27/2023   HUB      1,529        -        1,529  
CLP      310,912        USD      309,195      7/27/2023   HUB      1,717        -        1,717  
CLP      310,912        USD      309,611      7/27/2023   HUB      1,301        -        1,301  
CLP      310,912        USD      312,891      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,979      (1,979
CLP      310,912        USD      310,721      7/27/2023   HUB      191        -        191  
CLP      310,912        USD      317,042      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,130      (6,130
CLP      310,912        USD      310,787      7/27/2023   HUB      125        -        125  
CLP      310,912        USD      316,760      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,848      (5,848

 

See accompanying notes

 

69


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      310,912        USD      311,212      7/27/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (300    $ (300
CLP      310,912        USD      312,129      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,217      (1,217
CLP      310,912        USD      311,771      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (859      (859
CLP      310,912        USD      311,802      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (890      (890
CLP      310,912        USD      313,668      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,756      (2,756
CLP      310,912        USD      313,263      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,351      (2,351
CLP      310,912        USD      309,963      7/27/2023   HUB      949        -        949  
CLP      310,912        USD      309,337      7/27/2023   HUB      1,575        -        1,575  
CLP      310,912        USD      310,081      7/27/2023   HUB      831        -        831  
CLP      310,912        USD      309,912      7/27/2023   HUB      1,000        -        1,000  
CLP      310,912        USD      308,482      7/27/2023   HUB      2,430        -        2,430  
CLP      310,912        USD      308,539      7/27/2023   HUB      2,373        -        2,373  
CLP      310,912        USD      313,122      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,210      (2,210
CLP      310,912        USD      313,236      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,324      (2,324
CLP      310,912        USD      313,103      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,191      (2,191
CLP      310,912        USD      312,266      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,354      (1,354
CLP      310,912        USD      310,849      7/27/2023   HUB      63        -        63  
CLP      310,912        USD      311,495      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (583      (583
CLP      310,912        USD      310,868      7/27/2023   HUB      44        -        44  
CLP      310,912        USD      311,146      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (234      (234
CLP      310,912        USD      311,697      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (785      (785
CLP      310,912        USD      316,997      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,085      (6,085
CLP      310,912        USD      310,791      7/27/2023   HUB      121        -        121  
CLP      373,095        USD      380,094      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,999      (6,999
CLP      373,095        USD      373,339      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (244      (244
CLP      373,095        USD      373,307      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (212      (212
CLP      373,095        USD      372,482      7/27/2023   HUB      613        -        613  
CLP      373,095        USD      376,025      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,930      (2,930
CLP      373,095        USD      380,017      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,922      (6,922
CLP      373,095        USD      373,423      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (328      (328
CLP      373,095        USD      373,474      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (379      (379
CLP      373,095        USD      373,609      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (514      (514
CLP      373,095        USD      373,949      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (854      (854
CLP      373,095        USD      374,028      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (933      (933
CLP      373,095        USD      372,843      7/27/2023   HUB      252        -        252  
CLP      373,095        USD      372,912      7/27/2023   HUB      183        -        183  
CLP      373,095        USD      373,595      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (500      (500
CLP      373,095        USD      380,171      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,076      (7,076
CLP      373,095        USD      380,152      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,057      (7,057
CLP      373,095        USD      370,540      7/27/2023   HUB      2,555        -        2,555  
CLP      373,095        USD      371,872      7/27/2023   HUB      1,223        -        1,223  
CLP      373,095        USD      373,651      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (556      (556
CLP      373,095        USD      373,469      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (374      (374
CLP      373,095        USD      380,060      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,965      (6,965
CLP      373,095        USD      372,769      7/27/2023   HUB      326        -        326  
CLP      373,095        USD      373,130      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (35      (35
CLP      435,277        USD      433,958      7/27/2023   HUB      1,319        -        1,319  
CLP      435,277        USD      438,316      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,039      (3,039
CLP      435,277        USD      438,327      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,050      (3,050
CLP      435,277        USD      443,324      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (8,047      (8,047
CLP      435,277        USD      443,431      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (8,154      (8,154
CLP      435,277        USD      443,425      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (8,148      (8,148
CLP      435,277        USD      438,476      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,199      (3,199
CLP      435,277        USD      436,736      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,459      (1,459
CLP      435,277        USD      436,674      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,397      (1,397
CLP      435,277        USD      443,577      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (8,300      (8,300
CLP      435,277        USD      435,150      7/27/2023   HUB      127        -        127  
CLP      435,277        USD      434,944      7/27/2023   HUB      333        -        333  
CLP      435,277        USD      434,993      7/27/2023   HUB      284        -        284  

 

See accompanying notes

 

70


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CLP      497,459        USD      501,630      7/27/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (4,171    $ (4,171
CLP      497,459        USD      501,857      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,398      (4,398
CLP      497,459        USD      501,146      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,687      (3,687
CLP      497,459        USD      499,151      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,692      (1,692
CLP      497,459        USD      498,510      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,051      (1,051
CLP      497,459        USD      501,303      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,844      (3,844
CLP      559,642        USD      562,690      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,048      (3,048
CLP      559,642        USD      560,629      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (987      (987
CLP      559,642        USD      564,717      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,075      (5,075
CLP      559,642        USD      561,753      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,111      (2,111
CLP      621,824        USD      617,368      7/27/2023   HUB      4,456        -        4,456  
CLP      621,824        USD      623,239      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,415      (1,415
CLP      621,824        USD      622,789      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (965      (965
CLP      621,824        USD      623,898      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,074      (2,074
CLP      621,824        USD      624,087      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,263      (2,263
CLP      684,007        USD      688,680      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,673      (4,673
CLP      684,007        USD      680,348      7/27/2023   HUB      3,659        -        3,659  
CLP      684,007        USD      689,025      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,018      (5,018
CLP      746,189        USD      751,785      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,596      (5,596
CLP      746,189        USD      741,418      7/27/2023   HUB      4,771        -        4,771  
CLP      746,189        USD      751,145      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,956      (4,956
CLP      746,189        USD      748,288      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,099      (2,099
CLP      746,189        USD      748,811      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,622      (2,622
CLP      808,372        USD      813,955      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,583      (5,583
CLP      808,372        USD      814,966      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,594      (6,594
CLP      808,372        USD      802,767      7/27/2023   HUB      5,605        -        5,605  
CLP      870,554        USD      865,469      7/27/2023   HUB      5,085        -        5,085  
CLP      932,736        USD      933,939      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,203      (1,203
CLP      994,919        USD      989,866      7/27/2023   HUB      5,053        -        5,053  
CLP      1,119,284        USD      1,111,482      7/27/2023   HUB      7,802        -        7,802  
CLP      1,160,739        USD      1,165,007      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,268      (4,268
CLP      1,181,466        USD      1,190,044      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (8,578      (8,578
CLP      1,181,466        USD      1,173,375      7/27/2023   HUB      8,091        -        8,091  
CLP      1,181,466        USD      1,173,506      7/27/2023   HUB      7,960        -        7,960  
CLP      1,243,648        USD      1,233,745      7/27/2023   HUB      9,903        -        9,903  
CLP      1,305,831        USD      1,299,039      7/27/2023   HUB      6,792        -        6,792  
CLP      1,368,013        USD      1,358,293      7/27/2023   HUB      9,720        -        9,720  
CLP      1,430,196        USD      1,434,452      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,256      (4,256
CLP      1,430,196        USD      1,421,842      7/27/2023   HUB      8,354        -        8,354  
CLP      1,430,196        USD      1,423,320      7/27/2023   HUB      6,876        -        6,876  
CLP      1,492,378        USD      1,493,615      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,237      (1,237
CLP      1,554,561        USD      1,556,605      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,044      (2,044
CLP      1,554,561        USD      1,543,877      7/27/2023   HUB      10,684        -        10,684  
CLP      1,616,743        USD      1,608,592      7/27/2023   HUB      8,151        -        8,151  
CLP      1,616,743        USD      1,607,737      7/27/2023   HUB      9,006        -        9,006  
CLP      1,616,743        USD      1,607,141      7/27/2023   HUB      9,602        -        9,602  
CLP      1,678,925        USD      1,667,642      7/27/2023   HUB      11,283        -        11,283  
CLP      1,741,108        USD      1,748,383      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,275      (7,275
CLP      1,741,108        USD      1,729,997      7/27/2023   HUB      11,111        -        11,111  
CLP      1,803,290        USD      1,805,526      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,236      (2,236
CLP      2,321,477        USD      2,330,508      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (9,031      (9,031
CLP      13,224,128        USD      12,866,742      7/27/2023   HUB      357,386        -        357,386  
CLP      13,224,128        USD      12,893,421      7/27/2023   HUB      330,707        -        330,707  
CLP      13,224,128        USD      12,857,563      7/27/2023   HUB      366,565        -        366,565  
CLP      21,577,300        USD      21,008,658      7/27/2023   HUB      568,642        -        568,642  
USD      20,199,398        CLP      20,302,560      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (103,162      (103,162
USD      16,547,689        CLP      16,633,798      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (86,109      (86,109
USD      4,740,156        CLP      4,791,704      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (51,548      (51,548
USD      3,790,632        CLP      3,833,363      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (42,731      (42,731

 

See accompanying notes

 

71


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      3,791,845        CLP      3,833,363      7/27/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (41,518    $ (41,518
USD      3,792,685        CLP      3,833,363      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (40,678      (40,678
USD      2,212,688        CLP      2,238,567      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (25,879      (25,879
USD      1,311,648        CLP      1,305,831      7/27/2023   HUB      5,817        -        5,817  
USD      1,062,952        CLP      1,057,101      7/27/2023   HUB      5,851        -        5,851  
USD      998,852        CLP      994,919      7/27/2023   HUB      3,933        -        3,933  
USD      998,353        CLP      994,919      7/27/2023   HUB      3,434        -        3,434  
USD      868,810        CLP      870,554      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,744      (1,744
USD      807,403        CLP      808,371      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (968      (968
USD      806,902        CLP      808,371      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,469      (1,469
USD      745,045        CLP      746,189      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,144      (1,144
USD      676,674        CLP      684,007      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,333      (7,333
USD      614,666        CLP      621,824      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,158      (7,158
USD      614,228        CLP      621,824      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,596      (7,596
USD      614,741        CLP      621,824      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,083      (7,083
USD      614,719        CLP      621,824      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,105      (7,105
USD      614,643        CLP      621,824      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (7,181      (7,181
USD      619,555        CLP      621,824      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,269      (2,269
USD      619,986        CLP      621,824      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (1,838      (1,838
USD      553,594        CLP      559,642      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,048      (6,048
USD      553,479        CLP      559,642      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,163      (6,163
USD      553,397        CLP      559,642      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (6,245      (6,245
USD      553,656        CLP      559,642      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,986      (5,986
USD      558,916        CLP      559,642      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (726      (726
USD      492,053        CLP      497,459      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,406      (5,406
USD      492,156        CLP      497,459      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,303      (5,303
USD      491,575        CLP      497,459      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,884      (5,884
USD      492,162        CLP      497,459      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,297      (5,297
USD      491,926        CLP      497,459      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,533      (5,533
USD      491,738        CLP      497,459      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,721      (5,721
USD      430,309        CLP      435,277      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,968      (4,968
USD      430,706        CLP      435,277      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,571      (4,571
USD      430,220        CLP      435,277      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (5,057      (5,057
USD      430,891        CLP      435,277      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,386      (4,386
USD      434,421        CLP      435,277      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (856      (856
USD      369,044        CLP      373,094      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,050      (4,050
USD      369,239        CLP      373,094      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,855      (3,855
USD      368,559        CLP      373,094      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,535      (4,535
USD      368,876        CLP      373,094      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (4,218      (4,218
USD      307,125        CLP      310,912      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,787      (3,787
USD      307,193        CLP      310,912      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,719      (3,719
USD      307,609        CLP      310,912      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,303      (3,303
USD      307,556        CLP      310,912      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,356      (3,356
USD      307,352        CLP      310,912      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (3,560      (3,560
USD      248,259        CLP      248,730      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (471      (471
USD      184,338        CLP      186,547      7/27/2023   HUB      -        (2,209      (2,209
BRL      20,782        USD      20,800      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (18      (18
BRL      20,782        USD      20,804      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (22      (22
BRL      20,782        USD      20,804      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (22      (22
BRL      20,782        USD      20,794      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (12      (12
BRL      20,782        USD      20,805      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (23      (23
BRL      20,782        USD      20,807      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (25      (25
BRL      20,782        USD      20,807      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (25      (25
BRL      20,782        USD      20,805      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (23      (23
BRL      20,782        USD      20,819      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (37      (37
BRL      20,782        USD      20,817      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (35      (35
BRL      20,782        USD      20,802      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (20      (20
BRL      20,782        USD      20,802      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (20      (20
BRL      20,782        USD      20,823      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (41      (41

 

See accompanying notes

 

72


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      20,782        USD      20,805      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (23    $ (23
BRL      20,782        USD      20,803      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (21      (21
BRL      20,782        USD      20,813      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (31      (31
BRL      20,782        USD      20,807      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (25      (25
BRL      20,782        USD      20,804      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (22      (22
BRL      20,782        USD      20,835      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (53      (53
BRL      20,782        USD      20,804      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (22      (22
BRL      20,782        USD      20,797      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (15      (15
BRL      20,782        USD      20,792      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (10      (10
BRL      20,782        USD      20,794      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (12      (12
BRL      20,782        USD      20,790      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (8      (8
BRL      20,782        USD      20,800      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (18      (18
BRL      20,782        USD      20,812      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (30      (30
BRL      20,782        USD      20,816      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (34      (34
BRL      20,782        USD      20,841      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (59      (59
BRL      20,782        USD      20,833      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (51      (51
BRL      20,782        USD      20,809      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (27      (27
BRL      20,782        USD      20,794      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (12      (12
BRL      20,782        USD      20,803      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (21      (21
BRL      20,782        USD      20,839      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (57      (57
BRL      41,564        USD      41,596      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (32      (32
BRL      41,564        USD      41,610      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (46      (46
BRL      41,564        USD      41,632      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (68      (68
BRL      41,564        USD      41,672      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (108      (108
BRL      41,564        USD      41,663      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (99      (99
BRL      41,564        USD      41,653      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (89      (89
BRL      41,564        USD      41,671      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (107      (107
BRL      41,564        USD      41,660      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (96      (96
BRL      41,564        USD      41,608      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (44      (44
BRL      41,564        USD      41,595      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (31      (31
BRL      41,564        USD      41,653      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (89      (89
BRL      41,564        USD      41,682      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (118      (118
BRL      41,564        USD      41,592      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (28      (28
BRL      41,564        USD      41,658      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (94      (94
BRL      41,564        USD      41,666      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (102      (102
BRL      41,564        USD      41,636      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (72      (72
BRL      41,564        USD      41,656      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (92      (92
BRL      62,346        USD      62,477      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (131      (131
BRL      62,346        USD      62,520      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (174      (174
BRL      62,346        USD      62,497      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (151      (151
BRL      62,346        USD      62,471      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (125      (125
BRL      62,346        USD      62,399      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (53      (53
BRL      62,346        USD      62,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (37      (37
BRL      62,346        USD      62,454      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (108      (108
BRL      62,346        USD      62,500      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (154      (154
BRL      62,346        USD      62,480      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (134      (134
BRL      62,346        USD      62,376      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (30      (30
BRL      62,346        USD      62,443      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (97      (97
BRL      62,346        USD      62,520      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (174      (174
BRL      62,346        USD      62,499      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (153      (153
BRL      62,346        USD      62,444      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (98      (98
BRL      62,346        USD      62,513      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (167      (167
BRL      62,346        USD      62,515      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (169      (169
BRL      83,128        USD      83,284      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (156      (156
BRL      83,128        USD      83,288      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (160      (160
BRL      83,128        USD      83,126      8/2/2023   HUB      2        -        2  
BRL      83,128        USD      83,284      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (156      (156
BRL      83,128        USD      83,323      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (195      (195
BRL      83,128        USD      83,311      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (183      (183

 

See accompanying notes

 

73


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      83,128        USD      83,307      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (179    $ (179
BRL      83,128        USD      83,272      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (144      (144
BRL      83,128        USD      83,173      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (45      (45
BRL      83,128        USD      83,316      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (188      (188
BRL      83,128        USD      83,164      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (36      (36
BRL      83,128        USD      83,119      8/2/2023   HUB      9        -        9  
BRL      83,128        USD      83,259      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (131      (131
BRL      83,128        USD      83,356      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (228      (228
BRL      103,910        USD      104,153      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (243      (243
BRL      103,910        USD      103,892      8/2/2023   HUB      18        -        18  
BRL      103,910        USD      103,698      8/2/2023   HUB      212        -        212  
BRL      103,910        USD      103,677      8/2/2023   HUB      233        -        233  
BRL      103,910        USD      104,122      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (212      (212
BRL      103,910        USD      103,968      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (58      (58
BRL      103,910        USD      104,151      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (241      (241
BRL      103,910        USD      104,073      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (163      (163
BRL      103,910        USD      104,183      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (273      (273
BRL      103,910        USD      103,995      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (85      (85
BRL      103,910        USD      104,174      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (264      (264
BRL      103,910        USD      104,186      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (276      (276
BRL      103,910        USD      104,304      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (394      (394
BRL      103,910        USD      104,228      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (318      (318
BRL      103,910        USD      104,174      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (264      (264
BRL      103,910        USD      104,403      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (493      (493
BRL      103,910        USD      104,358      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (448      (448
BRL      103,910        USD      104,101      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (191      (191
BRL      103,910        USD      104,095      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (185      (185
BRL      124,692        USD      124,840      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (148      (148
BRL      124,692        USD      124,412      8/2/2023   HUB      280        -        280  
BRL      124,692        USD      125,063      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (371      (371
BRL      124,692        USD      125,073      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (381      (381
BRL      124,692        USD      124,860      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (168      (168
BRL      124,692        USD      124,899      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (207      (207
BRL      145,474        USD      145,210      8/2/2023   HUB      264        -        264  
BRL      145,474        USD      145,735      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (261      (261
BRL      145,474        USD      145,539      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (65      (65
BRL      145,474        USD      145,460      8/2/2023   HUB      14        -        14  
BRL      145,474        USD      145,670      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (196      (196
BRL      145,474        USD      146,101      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (627      (627
BRL      145,474        USD      145,861      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (387      (387
BRL      166,256        USD      165,945      8/2/2023   HUB      311        -        311  
BRL      166,256        USD      166,698      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (442      (442
BRL      166,256        USD      166,559      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (303      (303
BRL      166,256        USD      165,755      8/2/2023   HUB      501        -        501  
BRL      166,256        USD      166,555      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (299      (299
BRL      166,256        USD      166,374      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (118      (118
BRL      166,256        USD      166,410      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (154      (154
BRL      166,256        USD      166,471      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (215      (215
BRL      166,256        USD      166,121      8/2/2023   HUB      135        -        135  
BRL      166,256        USD      165,982      8/2/2023   HUB      274        -        274  
BRL      166,256        USD      166,549      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (293      (293
BRL      166,256        USD      166,483      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (227      (227
BRL      166,256        USD      166,515      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (259      (259
BRL      166,256        USD      166,524      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (268      (268
BRL      187,038        USD      186,593      8/2/2023   HUB      445        -        445  
BRL      187,038        USD      186,679      8/2/2023   HUB      359        -        359  
BRL      187,038        USD      186,734      8/2/2023   HUB      304        -        304  
BRL      187,038        USD      187,326      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (288      (288
BRL      187,038        USD      187,403      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (365      (365

 

See accompanying notes

 

74


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      187,038        USD      187,054      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (16    $ (16
BRL      187,038        USD      187,578      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (540      (540
BRL      187,038        USD      187,102      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (64      (64
BRL      187,038        USD      187,309      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (271      (271
BRL      187,038        USD      186,498      8/2/2023   HUB      540        -        540  
BRL      187,038        USD      187,548      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (510      (510
BRL      187,038        USD      187,590      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (552      (552
BRL      187,038        USD      187,675      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (637      (637
BRL      187,038        USD      187,524      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (486      (486
BRL      187,038        USD      186,854      8/2/2023   HUB      184        -        184  
BRL      187,038        USD      186,711      8/2/2023   HUB      327        -        327  
BRL      187,038        USD      186,486      8/2/2023   HUB      552        -        552  
BRL      187,038        USD      187,391      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (353      (353
BRL      187,038        USD      187,375      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (337      (337
BRL      187,038        USD      187,400      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (362      (362
BRL      207,820        USD      207,405      8/2/2023   HUB      415        -        415  
BRL      207,820        USD      207,276      8/2/2023   HUB      544        -        544  
BRL      207,820        USD      208,113      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (293      (293
BRL      207,820        USD      208,093      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (273      (273
BRL      207,820        USD      208,091      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (271      (271
BRL      207,820        USD      207,849      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (29      (29
BRL      207,820        USD      207,421      8/2/2023   HUB      399        -        399  
BRL      207,820        USD      207,865      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (45      (45
BRL      207,820        USD      208,028      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (208      (208
BRL      207,820        USD      207,023      8/2/2023   HUB      797        -        797  
BRL      207,820        USD      208,367      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (547      (547
BRL      207,820        USD      207,728      8/2/2023   HUB      92        -        92  
BRL      207,820        USD      207,645      8/2/2023   HUB      175        -        175  
BRL      207,820        USD      207,156      8/2/2023   HUB      664        -        664  
BRL      228,602        USD      228,110      8/2/2023   HUB      492        -        492  
BRL      228,602        USD      227,800      8/2/2023   HUB      802        -        802  
BRL      228,602        USD      228,207      8/2/2023   HUB      395        -        395  
BRL      228,602        USD      229,079      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (477      (477
BRL      228,602        USD      229,234      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (632      (632
BRL      228,602        USD      228,657      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (55      (55
BRL      228,602        USD      227,623      8/2/2023   HUB      979        -        979  
BRL      228,602        USD      229,040      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (438      (438
BRL      249,384        USD      248,695      8/2/2023   HUB      689        -        689  
BRL      249,384        USD      249,185      8/2/2023   HUB      199        -        199  
BRL      249,384        USD      249,837      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (453      (453
BRL      249,384        USD      248,396      8/2/2023   HUB      988        -        988  
BRL      249,384        USD      248,700      8/2/2023   HUB      684        -        684  
BRL      270,166        USD      269,710      8/2/2023   HUB      456        -        456  
BRL      270,166        USD      269,692      8/2/2023   HUB      474        -        474  
BRL      270,166        USD      269,760      8/2/2023   HUB      406        -        406  
BRL      270,166        USD      269,888      8/2/2023   HUB      278        -        278  
BRL      290,948        USD      290,084      8/2/2023   HUB      864        -        864  
BRL      290,948        USD      290,656      8/2/2023   HUB      292        -        292  
BRL      311,729        USD      311,477      8/2/2023   HUB      252        -        252  
BRL      311,729        USD      310,793      8/2/2023   HUB      936        -        936  
BRL      311,729        USD      311,218      8/2/2023   HUB      511        -        511  
BRL      311,729        USD      310,597      8/2/2023   HUB      1,132        -        1,132  
BRL      311,729        USD      310,964      8/2/2023   HUB      765        -        765  
BRL      311,729        USD      310,708      8/2/2023   HUB      1,021        -        1,021  
BRL      332,511        USD      331,723      8/2/2023   HUB      788        -        788  
BRL      332,511        USD      331,962      8/2/2023   HUB      549        -        549  
BRL      353,293        USD      352,163      8/2/2023   HUB      1,130        -        1,130  
BRL      353,293        USD      352,891      8/2/2023   HUB      402        -        402  
BRL      353,293        USD      353,338      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (45      (45

 

See accompanying notes

 

75


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      353,293        USD      352,591      8/2/2023   HUB    $ 702      $ -      $ 702  
BRL      353,293        USD      352,453      8/2/2023   HUB      840        -        840  
BRL      374,075        USD      373,232      8/2/2023   HUB      843        -        843  
BRL      374,075        USD      373,552      8/2/2023   HUB      523        -        523  
BRL      374,075        USD      373,358      8/2/2023   HUB      717        -        717  
BRL      374,075        USD      372,593      8/2/2023   HUB      1,482        -        1,482  
BRL      394,857        USD      394,038      8/2/2023   HUB      819        -        819  
BRL      394,857        USD      393,684      8/2/2023   HUB      1,173        -        1,173  
BRL      394,857        USD      394,403      8/2/2023   HUB      454        -        454  
BRL      415,639        USD      414,998      8/2/2023   HUB      641        -        641  
BRL      415,639        USD      414,708      8/2/2023   HUB      931        -        931  
BRL      415,639        USD      414,926      8/2/2023   HUB      713        -        713  
BRL      415,639        USD      414,435      8/2/2023   HUB      1,204        -        1,204  
BRL      415,639        USD      414,709      8/2/2023   HUB      930        -        930  
BRL      415,639        USD      414,580      8/2/2023   HUB      1,059        -        1,059  
BRL      436,421        USD      435,965      8/2/2023   HUB      456        -        456  
BRL      436,421        USD      435,543      8/2/2023   HUB      878        -        878  
BRL      436,421        USD      435,459      8/2/2023   HUB      962        -        962  
BRL      436,421        USD      435,084      8/2/2023   HUB      1,337        -        1,337  
BRL      436,421        USD      436,563      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (142      (142
BRL      436,421        USD      435,350      8/2/2023   HUB      1,071        -        1,071  
BRL      436,421        USD      435,089      8/2/2023   HUB      1,332        -        1,332  
BRL      457,203        USD      456,002      8/2/2023   HUB      1,201        -        1,201  
BRL      457,203        USD      456,632      8/2/2023   HUB      571        -        571  
BRL      457,203        USD      456,782      8/2/2023   HUB      421        -        421  
BRL      457,203        USD      456,161      8/2/2023   HUB      1,042        -        1,042  
BRL      457,203        USD      456,034      8/2/2023   HUB      1,169        -        1,169  
BRL      457,203        USD      455,741      8/2/2023   HUB      1,462        -        1,462  
BRL      457,203        USD      455,742      8/2/2023   HUB      1,461        -        1,461  
BRL      457,203        USD      456,062      8/2/2023   HUB      1,141        -        1,141  
BRL      477,985        USD      476,899      8/2/2023   HUB      1,086        -        1,086  
BRL      477,985        USD      477,366      8/2/2023   HUB      619        -        619  
BRL      477,985        USD      477,331      8/2/2023   HUB      654        -        654  
BRL      477,985        USD      476,003      8/2/2023   HUB      1,982        -        1,982  
BRL      498,767        USD      498,023      8/2/2023   HUB      744        -        744  
BRL      519,549        USD      517,791      8/2/2023   HUB      1,758        -        1,758  
BRL      519,549        USD      518,801      8/2/2023   HUB      748        -        748  
BRL      519,549        USD      518,952      8/2/2023   HUB      597        -        597  
BRL      519,549        USD      518,380      8/2/2023   HUB      1,169        -        1,169  
BRL      519,549        USD      518,017      8/2/2023   HUB      1,532        -        1,532  
BRL      519,549        USD      518,547      8/2/2023   HUB      1,002        -        1,002  
BRL      519,549        USD      518,748      8/2/2023   HUB      801        -        801  
BRL      519,549        USD      518,547      8/2/2023   HUB      1,002        -        1,002  
BRL      540,331        USD      539,453      8/2/2023   HUB      878        -        878  
BRL      540,331        USD      539,318      8/2/2023   HUB      1,013        -        1,013  
BRL      540,331        USD      539,702      8/2/2023   HUB      629        -        629  
BRL      581,895        USD      581,249      8/2/2023   HUB      646        -        646  
BRL      581,895        USD      580,850      8/2/2023   HUB      1,045        -        1,045  
BRL      602,677        USD      601,061      8/2/2023   HUB      1,616        -        1,616  
BRL      602,677        USD      602,280      8/2/2023   HUB      397        -        397  
BRL      602,677        USD      601,735      8/2/2023   HUB      942        -        942  
BRL      602,677        USD      602,435      8/2/2023   HUB      242        -        242  
BRL      623,459        USD      621,414      8/2/2023   HUB      2,045        -        2,045  
BRL      623,459        USD      621,858      8/2/2023   HUB      1,601        -        1,601  
BRL      623,459        USD      622,532      8/2/2023   HUB      927        -        927  
BRL      665,023        USD      662,993      8/2/2023   HUB      2,030        -        2,030  
BRL      685,805        USD      684,449      8/2/2023   HUB      1,356        -        1,356  
BRL      706,587        USD      705,299      8/2/2023   HUB      1,288        -        1,288  
BRL      706,587        USD      705,526      8/2/2023   HUB      1,061        -        1,061  

 

See accompanying notes

 

76


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
BRL      706,587        USD      705,891      8/2/2023   HUB    $ 696      $ -      $ 696  
BRL      727,369        USD      725,593      8/2/2023   HUB      1,776        -        1,776  
BRL      748,151        USD      746,826      8/2/2023   HUB      1,325        -        1,325  
BRL      748,151        USD      746,786      8/2/2023   HUB      1,365        -        1,365  
BRL      748,151        USD      747,385      8/2/2023   HUB      766        -        766  
BRL      748,151        USD      746,713      8/2/2023   HUB      1,438        -        1,438  
BRL      768,933        USD      767,857      8/2/2023   HUB      1,076        -        1,076  
BRL      768,933        USD      767,298      8/2/2023   HUB      1,635        -        1,635  
BRL      768,933        USD      767,922      8/2/2023   HUB      1,011        -        1,011  
BRL      789,715        USD      788,857      8/2/2023   HUB      858        -        858  
BRL      789,715        USD      788,790      8/2/2023   HUB      925        -        925  
BRL      789,715        USD      788,742      8/2/2023   HUB      973        -        973  
BRL      810,497        USD      809,227      8/2/2023   HUB      1,270        -        1,270  
BRL      890,783        USD      849,720      8/2/2023   HUB      41,063        -        41,063  
BRL      1,436,924        USD      1,436,454      8/2/2023   HUB      470        -        470  
BRL      2,244,452        USD      2,250,797      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (6,345      (6,345
BRL      5,882,415        USD      5,873,340      8/2/2023   HUB      9,075        -        9,075  
BRL      5,882,415        USD      5,864,639      8/2/2023   HUB      17,776        -        17,776  
BRL      8,907,827        USD      8,492,080      8/2/2023   HUB      415,747        -        415,747  
BRL      8,907,827        USD      8,494,066      8/2/2023   HUB      413,761        -        413,761  
BRL      8,907,827        USD      8,483,743      8/2/2023   HUB      424,084        -        424,084  
BRL      8,907,828        USD      8,489,289      8/2/2023   HUB      418,539        -        418,539  
BRL      9,236,427        USD      9,102,059      8/2/2023   HUB      134,368        -        134,368  
BRL      9,236,427        USD      9,123,677      8/2/2023   HUB      112,750        -        112,750  
BRL      9,236,427        USD      9,151,594      8/2/2023   HUB      84,833        -        84,833  
BRL      9,236,427        USD      9,151,048      8/2/2023   HUB      85,379        -        85,379  
BRL      10,409,522        USD      10,395,405      8/2/2023   HUB      14,117        -        14,117  
BRL      11,545,534        USD      11,421,290      8/2/2023   HUB      124,244        -        124,244  
BRL      11,545,534        USD      11,421,208      8/2/2023   HUB      124,326        -        124,326  
BRL      13,854,641        USD      13,878,567      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (23,926      (23,926
BRL      13,854,641        USD      13,878,105      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (23,464      (23,464
BRL      13,854,641        USD      13,894,823      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (40,182      (40,182
BRL      17,952,646        USD      17,990,278      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (37,632      (37,632
BRL      23,091,068        USD      22,782,536      8/2/2023   HUB      308,532        -        308,532  
BRL      25,823,792        USD      24,600,703      8/2/2023   HUB      1,223,089        -        1,223,089  
BRL      34,636,602        USD      33,068,586      8/2/2023   HUB      1,568,016        -        1,568,016  
BRL      34,636,602        USD      33,069,406      8/2/2023   HUB      1,567,196        -        1,567,196  
BRL      34,636,602        USD      33,160,171      8/2/2023   HUB      1,476,431        -        1,476,431  
USD      1,391,450        BRL      1,411,875      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (20,425      (20,425
USD      1,080,573        BRL      1,096,779      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (16,206      (16,206
USD      996,917        BRL      1,011,945      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (15,028      (15,028
USD      895,133        BRL      907,479      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (12,346      (12,346
USD      860,041        BRL      872,575      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (12,534      (12,534
USD      583,588        BRL      581,895      8/2/2023   HUB      1,693        -        1,693  
USD      564,338        BRL      561,113      8/2/2023   HUB      3,225        -        3,225  
USD      564,063        BRL      561,113      8/2/2023   HUB      2,950        -        2,950  
USD      522,080        BRL      519,549      8/2/2023   HUB      2,531        -        2,531  
USD      502,544        BRL      509,002      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (6,458      (6,458
USD      501,987        BRL      498,767      8/2/2023   HUB      3,220        -        3,220  
USD      501,118        BRL      498,767      8/2/2023   HUB      2,351        -        2,351  
USD      502,013        BRL      498,767      8/2/2023   HUB      3,246        -        3,246  
USD      480,448        BRL      477,985      8/2/2023   HUB      2,463        -        2,463  
USD      480,960        BRL      477,985      8/2/2023   HUB      2,975        -        2,975  
USD      480,393        BRL      477,985      8/2/2023   HUB      2,408        -        2,408  
USD      459,463        BRL      457,203      8/2/2023   HUB      2,260        -        2,260  
USD      459,527        BRL      457,203      8/2/2023   HUB      2,324        -        2,324  
USD      459,406        BRL      457,203      8/2/2023   HUB      2,203        -        2,203  
USD      438,541        BRL      436,421      8/2/2023   HUB      2,120        -        2,120  
USD      439,307        BRL      436,421      8/2/2023   HUB      2,886        -        2,886  

 

See accompanying notes

 

77


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      438,578        BRL      436,421      8/2/2023   HUB    $ 2,157      $ -      $ 2,157  
USD      438,670        BRL      436,421      8/2/2023   HUB      2,249        -        2,249  
USD      396,718        BRL      394,857      8/2/2023   HUB      1,861        -        1,861  
USD      396,900        BRL      394,857      8/2/2023   HUB      2,043        -        2,043  
USD      396,850        BRL      394,857      8/2/2023   HUB      1,993        -        1,993  
USD      396,801        BRL      394,857      8/2/2023   HUB      1,944        -        1,944  
USD      397,232        BRL      394,857      8/2/2023   HUB      2,375        -        2,375  
USD      382,600        BRL      387,811      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (5,211      (5,211
USD      369,573        BRL      374,075      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,502      (4,502
USD      376,474        BRL      374,075      8/2/2023   HUB      2,399        -        2,399  
USD      364,593        BRL      369,633      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (5,040      (5,040
USD      348,904        BRL      353,293      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,389      (4,389
USD      348,720        BRL      353,293      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,573      (4,573
USD      348,685        BRL      353,293      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,608      (4,608
USD      348,882        BRL      353,293      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,411      (4,411
USD      355,044        BRL      353,293      8/2/2023   HUB      1,751        -        1,751  
USD      354,936        BRL      353,293      8/2/2023   HUB      1,643        -        1,643  
USD      328,205        BRL      332,511      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,306      (4,306
USD      334,306        BRL      332,511      8/2/2023   HUB      1,795        -        1,795  
USD      334,097        BRL      332,511      8/2/2023   HUB      1,586        -        1,586  
USD      307,301        BRL      311,729      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,428      (4,428
USD      307,353        BRL      311,729      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,376      (4,376
USD      307,358        BRL      311,729      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,371      (4,371
USD      287,394        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,553      (3,553
USD      287,238        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,709      (3,709
USD      287,276        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,671      (3,671
USD      286,832        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,115      (4,115
USD      287,067        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,880      (3,880
USD      287,120        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,827      (3,827
USD      287,450        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,497      (3,497
USD      286,855        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,092      (4,092
USD      286,926        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,021      (4,021
USD      287,073        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,874      (3,874
USD      287,090        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,857      (3,857
USD      286,926        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,021      (4,021
USD      286,914        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (4,033      (4,033
USD      287,356        BRL      290,947      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,591      (3,591
USD      266,983        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,182      (3,182
USD      266,672        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,493      (3,493
USD      266,721        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,444      (3,444
USD      266,607        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,558      (3,558
USD      266,624        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,541      (3,541
USD      266,426        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,739      (3,739
USD      266,431        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,734      (3,734
USD      266,290        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,875      (3,875
USD      271,600        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      1,435        -        1,435  
USD      266,431        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,734      (3,734
USD      266,426        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,739      (3,739
USD      266,480        BRL      270,165      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,685      (3,685
USD      246,056        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,327      (3,327
USD      246,184        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,199      (3,199
USD      246,356        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,027      (3,027
USD      245,811        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,572      (3,572
USD      246,485        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,898      (2,898
USD      250,655        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      1,272        -        1,272  
USD      250,589        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      1,206        -        1,206  
USD      245,911        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,472      (3,472
USD      245,836        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,547      (3,547
USD      245,982        BRL      249,383      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,401      (3,401

 

See accompanying notes

 

78


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      225,858        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (2,744    $ (2,744
USD      225,361        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,241      (3,241
USD      225,764        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,838      (2,838
USD      225,965        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,637      (2,637
USD      225,925        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,677      (2,677
USD      226,003        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,599      (2,599
USD      225,919        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,683      (2,683
USD      225,762        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,840      (2,840
USD      227,923        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (679      (679
USD      225,878        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,724      (2,724
USD      225,387        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,215      (3,215
USD      225,411        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,191      (3,191
USD      225,429        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,173      (3,173
USD      225,480        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,122      (3,122
USD      225,691        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,911      (2,911
USD      225,327        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,275      (3,275
USD      225,328        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,274      (3,274
USD      225,900        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,702      (2,702
USD      225,947        BRL      228,602      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,655      (2,655
USD      205,328        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,492      (2,492
USD      205,207        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,613      (2,613
USD      205,279        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,541      (2,541
USD      204,794        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (3,026      (3,026
USD      205,108        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,712      (2,712
USD      205,386        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,434      (2,434
USD      205,255        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,565      (2,565
USD      205,279        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,541      (2,541
USD      205,138        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,682      (2,682
USD      205,245        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,575      (2,575
USD      205,450        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,370      (2,370
USD      205,405        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,415      (2,415
USD      205,493        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,327      (2,327
USD      205,352        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,468      (2,468
USD      205,280        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,540      (2,540
USD      207,456        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (364      (364
USD      207,306        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (514      (514
USD      204,908        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,912      (2,912
USD      205,007        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,813      (2,813
USD      204,894        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,926      (2,926
USD      204,992        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,828      (2,828
USD      204,991        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,829      (2,829
USD      207,588        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (232      (232
USD      207,465        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (355      (355
USD      207,538        BRL      207,820      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (282      (282
USD      184,757        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,281      (2,281
USD      184,877        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,161      (2,161
USD      184,657        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,381      (2,381
USD      184,692        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,346      (2,346
USD      184,713        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,325      (2,325
USD      184,712        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,326      (2,326
USD      186,587        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (451      (451
USD      184,393        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,645      (2,645
USD      185,965        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,073      (1,073
USD      188,206        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      1,168        -        1,168  
USD      184,517        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,521      (2,521
USD      184,468        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,570      (2,570
USD      184,459        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,579      (2,579
USD      186,626        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (412      (412
USD      186,401        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (637      (637

 

See accompanying notes

 

79


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      184,906        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (2,132    $ (2,132
USD      184,752        BRL      187,038      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,286      (2,286
USD      164,125        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,131      (2,131
USD      164,159        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,097      (2,097
USD      164,261        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,995      (1,995
USD      163,871        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,385      (2,385
USD      164,091        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,165      (2,165
USD      163,955        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,301      (2,301
USD      164,284        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,972      (1,972
USD      164,261        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,995      (1,995
USD      164,366        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,890      (1,890
USD      164,316        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,940      (1,940
USD      164,188        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,068      (2,068
USD      164,258        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,998      (1,998
USD      164,332        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,924      (1,924
USD      164,349        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,907      (1,907
USD      164,295        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,961      (1,961
USD      164,301        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,955      (1,955
USD      164,258        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,998      (1,998
USD      164,266        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,990      (1,990
USD      165,783        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (473      (473
USD      165,869        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (387      (387
USD      165,852        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (404      (404
USD      166,024        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (232      (232
USD      163,919        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,337      (2,337
USD      164,031        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,225      (2,225
USD      165,677        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (579      (579
USD      164,127        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,129      (2,129
USD      164,073        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,183      (2,183
USD      163,905        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,351      (2,351
USD      164,006        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,250      (2,250
USD      163,996        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,260      (2,260
USD      165,279        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (977      (977
USD      165,474        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (782      (782
USD      165,680        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (576      (576
USD      165,766        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (490      (490
USD      165,871        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (385      (385
USD      165,920        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (336      (336
USD      165,955        BRL      166,256      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (301      (301
USD      143,562        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,912      (1,912
USD      143,594        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,880      (1,880
USD      143,595        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,879      (1,879
USD      143,450        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,024      (2,024
USD      143,637        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,837      (1,837
USD      143,790        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,684      (1,684
USD      143,688        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,786      (1,786
USD      143,681        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,793      (1,793
USD      143,682        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,792      (1,792
USD      145,210        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (264      (264
USD      145,045        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (429      (429
USD      143,463        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,011      (2,011
USD      143,387        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,087      (2,087
USD      144,664        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (810      (810
USD      144,994        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (480      (480
USD      144,572        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (902      (902
USD      143,478        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,996      (1,996
USD      143,450        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,024      (2,024
USD      143,457        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (2,017      (2,017
USD      145,356        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (118      (118

 

See accompanying notes

 

80


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      145,165        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (309    $ (309
USD      144,913        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (561      (561
USD      145,024        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (450      (450
USD      144,979        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (495      (495
USD      143,727        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,747      (1,747
USD      144,755        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (719      (719
USD      145,000        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (474      (474
USD      145,120        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (354      (354
USD      145,259        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (215      (215
USD      144,607        BRL      145,474      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (867      (867
USD      122,903        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,789      (1,789
USD      123,108        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,584      (1,584
USD      123,286        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,406      (1,406
USD      122,914        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,778      (1,778
USD      123,017        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,675      (1,675
USD      123,170        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,522      (1,522
USD      123,156        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,536      (1,536
USD      123,126        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,566      (1,566
USD      123,190        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,502      (1,502
USD      123,143        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,549      (1,549
USD      123,224        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,468      (1,468
USD      123,256        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,436      (1,436
USD      123,238        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,454      (1,454
USD      123,200        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,492      (1,492
USD      123,091        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,601      (1,601
USD      124,316        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (376      (376
USD      123,171        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,521      (1,521
USD      123,806        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (886      (886
USD      124,292        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (400      (400
USD      124,077        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (615      (615
USD      122,969        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,723      (1,723
USD      122,960        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,732      (1,732
USD      123,071        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,621      (1,621
USD      124,531        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (161      (161
USD      124,531        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (161      (161
USD      124,517        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (175      (175
USD      124,466        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (226      (226
USD      124,378        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (314      (314
USD      124,299        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (393      (393
USD      123,235        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,457      (1,457
USD      124,466        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (226      (226
USD      124,116        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (576      (576
USD      124,454        BRL      124,692      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (238      (238
USD      102,722        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,188      (1,188
USD      102,601        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,309      (1,309
USD      102,475        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,435      (1,435
USD      102,598        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,312      (1,312
USD      102,657        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,253      (1,253
USD      102,656        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,254      (1,254
USD      102,636        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,274      (1,274
USD      102,643        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,267      (1,267
USD      102,684        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,226      (1,226
USD      102,598        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,312      (1,312
USD      102,700        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,210      (1,210
USD      102,671        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,239      (1,239
USD      102,683        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,227      (1,227
USD      103,649        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (261      (261
USD      102,463        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,447      (1,447
USD      103,679        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (231      (231

 

See accompanying notes

 

81


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      103,681        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (229    $ (229
USD      102,666        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,244      (1,244
USD      103,472        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (438      (438
USD      103,192        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (718      (718
USD      103,292        BRL      103,910      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (618      (618
USD      82,178        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (950      (950
USD      82,166        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (962      (962
USD      82,183        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (945      (945
USD      82,132        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (996      (996
USD      82,142        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (986      (986
USD      82,115        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,013      (1,013
USD      82,107        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,021      (1,021
USD      81,868        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,260      (1,260
USD      82,613        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (515      (515
USD      82,728        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (400      (400
USD      82,960        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (168      (168
USD      82,746        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (382      (382
USD      82,737        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (391      (391
USD      82,739        BRL      83,128      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (389      (389
USD      62,257        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (89      (89
USD      61,344        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,002      (1,002
USD      61,348        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (998      (998
USD      61,333        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (1,013      (1,013
USD      61,357        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (989      (989
USD      61,401        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (945      (945
USD      61,401        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (945      (945
USD      61,388        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (958      (958
USD      61,452        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (894      (894
USD      61,968        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (378      (378
USD      61,954        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (392      (392
USD      61,903        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (443      (443
USD      61,903        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (443      (443
USD      61,939        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (407      (407
USD      61,968        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (378      (378
USD      61,886        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (460      (460
USD      61,928        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (418      (418
USD      62,028        BRL      62,346      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (318      (318
USD      40,917        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (647      (647
USD      40,899        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (665      (665
USD      40,881        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (683      (683
USD      40,893        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (671      (671
USD      40,941        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (623      (623
USD      40,935        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (629      (629
USD      40,917        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (647      (647
USD      40,914        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (650      (650
USD      40,905        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (659      (659
USD      40,913        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (651      (651
USD      40,943        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (621      (621
USD      40,909        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (655      (655
USD      40,914        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (650      (650
USD      41,308        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (256      (256
USD      41,261        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (303      (303
USD      41,302        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (262      (262
USD      41,331        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (233      (233
USD      41,277        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (287      (287
USD      41,293        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (271      (271
USD      41,672        BRL      41,564      8/2/2023   HUB      108        -        108  
USD      20,492        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (290      (290
USD      20,478        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (304      (304

 

See accompanying notes

 

82


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      20,486        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (296    $ (296
USD      20,489        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (293      (293
USD      20,474        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (308      (308
USD      20,473        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (309      (309
USD      20,471        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (311      (311
USD      20,471        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (311      (311
USD      20,453        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (329      (329
USD      20,454        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (328      (328
USD      20,453        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (329      (329
USD      20,458        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (324      (324
USD      20,464        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (318      (318
USD      20,466        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (316      (316
USD      20,468        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (314      (314
USD      20,490        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (292      (292
USD      20,497        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (285      (285
USD      20,495        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (287      (287
USD      20,452        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (330      (330
USD      20,449        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (333      (333
USD      20,460        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (322      (322
USD      20,459        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (323      (323
USD      20,463        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (319      (319
USD      20,460        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (322      (322
USD      20,474        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (308      (308
USD      20,482        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (300      (300
USD      20,499        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (283      (283
USD      20,485        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (297      (297
USD      20,478        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (304      (304
USD      20,477        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (305      (305
USD      20,472        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (310      (310
USD      20,466        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (316      (316
USD      20,461        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (321      (321
USD      20,459        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (323      (323
USD      20,469        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (313      (313
USD      20,635        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (147      (147
USD      20,634        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (148      (148
USD      20,631        BRL      20,782      8/2/2023   HUB      -        (151      (151
CNY      2,002,562        USD      2,014,085      8/4/2023   HUB      -        (11,523      (11,523
USD      32,039,068        CNY      31,350,452      8/4/2023   HUB      688,616        -        688,616  
USD      840,713        CNY      828,646      8/4/2023   HUB      12,067        -        12,067  
USD      629,019        CNY      621,485      8/4/2023   HUB      7,534        -        7,534  
USD      557,935        CNY      552,431      8/4/2023   HUB      5,504        -        5,504  
USD      556,685        CNY      552,431      8/4/2023   HUB      4,254        -        4,254  
USD      351,020        CNY      345,269      8/4/2023   HUB      5,751        -        5,751  
USD      278,947        CNY      276,215      8/4/2023   HUB      2,732        -        2,732  
USD      212,246        CNY      207,162      8/4/2023   HUB      5,084        -        5,084  
USD      209,200        CNY      207,162      8/4/2023   HUB      2,038        -        2,038  
USD      70,544        CNY      69,054      8/4/2023   HUB      1,490        -        1,490  
USD      70,598        CNY      69,054      8/4/2023   HUB      1,544        -        1,544  
USD      70,133        CNY      69,054      8/4/2023   HUB      1,079        -        1,079  
USD      69,955        CNY      69,054      8/4/2023   HUB      901        -        901  
KRW      76,008        USD      77,040      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (1,032      (1,032
KRW      76,008        USD      77,044      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (1,036      (1,036
KRW      76,008        USD      77,001      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (993      (993
KRW      76,008        USD      78,160      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (2,152      (2,152
KRW      152,016        USD      157,530      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (5,514      (5,514
KRW      228,024        USD      234,325      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (6,301      (6,301
KRW      228,024        USD      233,984      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (5,960      (5,960
KRW      228,024        USD      234,716      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (6,692      (6,692
KRW      228,024        USD      234,758      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (6,734      (6,734

 

See accompanying notes

 

83


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
KRW      228,024        USD      235,495      8/7/2023   HUB    $ -      $ (7,471    $ (7,471
KRW      228,024        USD      234,788      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (6,764      (6,764
KRW      228,024        USD      236,169      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (8,145      (8,145
KRW      228,024        USD      236,753      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (8,729      (8,729
KRW      304,032        USD      313,806      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (9,774      (9,774
KRW      304,032        USD      313,168      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (9,136      (9,136
KRW      304,032        USD      313,440      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (9,408      (9,408
KRW      304,032        USD      313,354      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (9,322      (9,322
KRW      304,032        USD      312,502      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (8,470      (8,470
KRW      380,040        USD      391,417      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (11,377      (11,377
KRW      380,040        USD      390,083      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (10,043      (10,043
KRW      380,040        USD      391,331      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (11,291      (11,291
KRW      380,040        USD      394,321      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (14,281      (14,281
KRW      380,040        USD      393,617      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (13,577      (13,577
KRW      380,040        USD      394,001      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (13,961      (13,961
KRW      456,048        USD      469,028      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (12,980      (12,980
KRW      456,048        USD      469,634      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (13,586      (13,586
KRW      532,056        USD      548,549      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (16,493      (16,493
KRW      608,065        USD      627,693      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (19,628      (19,628
KRW      988,105        USD      1,024,348      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (36,243      (36,243
KRW      988,105        USD      1,022,278      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (34,173      (34,173
KRW      1,064,113        USD      1,102,649      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (38,536      (38,536
KRW      1,216,129        USD      1,258,954      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (42,825      (42,825
KRW      1,444,153        USD      1,494,298      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (50,145      (50,145
KRW      1,596,169        USD      1,657,615      8/7/2023   HUB      -        (61,446      (61,446
USD      30,106,602        KRW      29,795,158      8/7/2023   HUB      311,444        -        311,444  
PHP      45,248        USD      45,084      8/11/2023   HUB      164        -        164  
PHP      45,248        USD      45,088      8/11/2023   HUB      160        -        160  
PHP      90,496        USD      89,601      8/11/2023   HUB      895        -        895  
PHP      90,496        USD      89,603      8/11/2023   HUB      893        -        893  
PHP      90,496        USD      89,903      8/11/2023   HUB      593        -        593  
PHP      90,496        USD      89,941      8/11/2023   HUB      555        -        555  
PHP      90,496        USD      89,949      8/11/2023   HUB      547        -        547  
PHP      90,496        USD      90,165      8/11/2023   HUB      331        -        331  
PHP      90,496        USD      90,178      8/11/2023   HUB      318        -        318  
PHP      90,496        USD      89,603      8/11/2023   HUB      893        -        893  
PHP      90,496        USD      89,605      8/11/2023   HUB      891        -        891  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,916      8/11/2023   HUB      827        -        827  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,911      8/11/2023   HUB      832        -        832  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,859      8/11/2023   HUB      884        -        884  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,848      8/11/2023   HUB      895        -        895  
PHP      135,743        USD      135,259      8/11/2023   HUB      484        -        484  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,414      8/11/2023   HUB      1,329        -        1,329  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,411      8/11/2023   HUB      1,332        -        1,332  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,399      8/11/2023   HUB      1,344        -        1,344  
PHP      135,743        USD      134,404      8/11/2023   HUB      1,339        -        1,339  
PHP      180,991        USD      179,202      8/11/2023   HUB      1,789        -        1,789  
PHP      180,991        USD      179,827      8/11/2023   HUB      1,164        -        1,164  
PHP      180,991        USD      179,898      8/11/2023   HUB      1,093        -        1,093  
PHP      180,991        USD      179,898      8/11/2023   HUB      1,093        -        1,093  
PHP      180,991        USD      179,208      8/11/2023   HUB      1,783        -        1,783  
PHP      180,991        USD      179,215      8/11/2023   HUB      1,776        -        1,776  
PHP      180,991        USD      179,218      8/11/2023   HUB      1,773        -        1,773  
PHP      226,239        USD      224,849      8/11/2023   HUB      1,390        -        1,390  
PHP      226,239        USD      224,033      8/11/2023   HUB      2,206        -        2,206  
PHP      271,486        USD      268,812      8/11/2023   HUB      2,674        -        2,674  
PHP      271,486        USD      269,740      8/11/2023   HUB      1,746        -        1,746  
PHP      271,486        USD      269,920      8/11/2023   HUB      1,566        -        1,566  
PHP      361,982        USD      361,220      8/11/2023   HUB      762        -        762  

 

See accompanying notes

 

84


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
PHP      497,725        USD      496,273      8/11/2023   HUB    $ 1,452      $ -      $ 1,452  
PHP      542,973        USD      541,243      8/11/2023   HUB      1,730        -        1,730  
PHP      633,468        USD      632,505      8/11/2023   HUB      963        -        963  
PHP      678,716        USD      676,212      8/11/2023   HUB      2,504        -        2,504  
PHP      678,716        USD      676,407      8/11/2023   HUB      2,309        -        2,309  
PHP      678,716        USD      676,378      8/11/2023   HUB      2,338        -        2,338  
PHP      678,716        USD      677,470      8/11/2023   HUB      1,246        -        1,246  
PHP      769,211        USD      766,719      8/11/2023   HUB      2,492        -        2,492  
PHP      769,211        USD      767,272      8/11/2023   HUB      1,939        -        1,939  
PHP      769,211        USD      766,567      8/11/2023   HUB      2,644        -        2,644  
PHP      769,211        USD      768,211      8/11/2023   HUB      1,000        -        1,000  
PHP      769,211        USD      766,929      8/11/2023   HUB      2,282        -        2,282  
PHP      769,211        USD      768,077      8/11/2023   HUB      1,134        -        1,134  
PHP      859,707        USD      857,138      8/11/2023   HUB      2,569        -        2,569  
PHP      904,955        USD      903,049      8/11/2023   HUB      1,906        -        1,906  
PHP      995,450        USD      992,905      8/11/2023   HUB      2,545        -        2,545  
PHP      1,040,698        USD      1,037,453      8/11/2023   HUB      3,245        -        3,245  
PHP      1,040,698        USD      1,038,038      8/11/2023   HUB      2,660        -        2,660  
PHP      1,040,698        USD      1,038,469      8/11/2023   HUB      2,229        -        2,229  
PHP      1,131,193        USD      1,127,019      8/11/2023   HUB      4,174        -        4,174  
PHP      1,176,441        USD      1,172,925      8/11/2023   HUB      3,516        -        3,516  
PHP      1,266,936        USD      1,264,085      8/11/2023   HUB      2,851        -        2,851  
PHP      1,312,184        USD      1,309,160      8/11/2023   HUB      3,024        -        3,024  
PHP      1,674,166        USD      1,667,658      8/11/2023   HUB      6,508        -        6,508  
PHP      1,719,414        USD      1,713,348      8/11/2023   HUB      6,066        -        6,066  
PHP      1,945,652        USD      1,927,110      8/11/2023   HUB      18,542        -        18,542  
PHP      2,036,148        USD      2,031,053      8/11/2023   HUB      5,095        -        5,095  
USD      310,609        PHP      316,734      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (6,125      (6,125
USD      311,183        PHP      316,734      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (5,551      (5,551
USD      311,078        PHP      316,734      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (5,656      (5,656
USD      311,101        PHP      316,734      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (5,633      (5,633
USD      310,948        PHP      316,734      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (5,786      (5,786
USD      310,923        PHP      316,734      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (5,811      (5,811
USD      310,857        PHP      316,734      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (5,877      (5,877
USD      266,658        PHP      271,486      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (4,828      (4,828
USD      266,449        PHP      271,486      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (5,037      (5,037
USD      267,496        PHP      271,486      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (3,990      (3,990
USD      221,954        PHP      226,239      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (4,285      (4,285
USD      221,891        PHP      226,239      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (4,348      (4,348
USD      221,841        PHP      226,239      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (4,398      (4,398
USD      221,998        PHP      226,239      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (4,241      (4,241
USD      221,898        PHP      226,239      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (4,341      (4,341
USD      222,884        PHP      226,239      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (3,355      (3,355
USD      177,573        PHP      180,991      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (3,418      (3,418
USD      177,428        PHP      180,991      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (3,563      (3,563
USD      177,484        PHP      180,991      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (3,507      (3,507
USD      177,800        PHP      180,991      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (3,191      (3,191
USD      177,618        PHP      180,991      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (3,373      (3,373
USD      133,254        PHP      135,743      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (2,489      (2,489
USD      133,253        PHP      135,743      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (2,490      (2,490
USD      133,279        PHP      135,743      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (2,464      (2,464
USD      133,338        PHP      135,743      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (2,405      (2,405
USD      88,784        PHP      90,495      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (1,711      (1,711
USD      88,740        PHP      90,495      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (1,755      (1,755
USD      88,868        PHP      90,495      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (1,627      (1,627
USD      88,790        PHP      90,495      8/11/2023   HUB      -        (1,705      (1,705
USD      45,780,282        CNY      45,502,649      8/17/2023   HUB      277,633        -        277,633  
PHP      316,665        USD      315,523      8/18/2023   HUB      1,142        -        1,142  
PHP      407,141        USD      404,480      8/18/2023   HUB      2,661        -        2,661  

 

See accompanying notes

 

85


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
PHP      497,616        USD      494,769      8/18/2023   HUB    $ 2,847      $ -      $ 2,847  
PHP      497,616        USD      495,853      8/18/2023   HUB      1,763        -        1,763  
PHP      1,357,135        USD      1,352,340      8/18/2023   HUB      4,795        -        4,795  
PHP      2,080,941        USD      2,070,021      8/18/2023   HUB      10,920        -        10,920  
PHP      2,126,179        USD      2,113,994      8/18/2023   HUB      12,185        -        12,185  
USD      7,217,013        KRW      7,283,293      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (66,280      (66,280
USD      4,379,461        KRW      4,335,146      8/18/2023   HUB      44,315        -        44,315  
USD      3,987,756        KRW      3,954,870      8/18/2023   HUB      32,886        -        32,886  
USD      2,354,460        KRW      2,357,711      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (3,251      (3,251
USD      2,145,042        KRW      2,148,559      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (3,517      (3,517
USD      2,140,752        KRW      2,129,546      8/18/2023   HUB      11,206        -        11,206  
USD      2,057,775        KRW      2,053,490      8/18/2023   HUB      4,285        -        4,285  
USD      2,031,888        KRW      2,034,477      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (2,589      (2,589
USD      1,981,209        KRW      1,977,435      8/18/2023   HUB      3,774        -        3,774  
USD      1,962,202        KRW      1,940,422      8/18/2023   HUB      21,780        -        21,780  
USD      1,565,220        KRW      1,547,977      8/18/2023   HUB      17,243        -        17,243  
USD      1,367,532        KRW      1,368,994      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (1,462      (1,462
USD      1,272,002        KRW      1,277,851      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (5,849      (5,849
USD      1,272,253        KRW      1,277,851      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (5,598      (5,598
USD      1,257,452        KRW      1,262,268      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (4,816      (4,816
USD      1,044,735        KRW      1,049,562      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (4,827      (4,827
USD      1,050,886        KRW      1,039,421      8/18/2023   HUB      11,465        -        11,465  
USD      881,740        KRW      872,100      8/18/2023   HUB      9,640        -        9,640  
USD      769,331        KRW      760,552      8/18/2023   HUB      8,779        -        8,779  
USD      711,186        KRW      712,384      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (1,198      (1,198
USD      681,896        KRW      684,497      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (2,601      (2,601
USD      692,329        KRW      684,497      8/18/2023   HUB      7,832        -        7,832  
USD      573,044        KRW      574,036      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (992      (992
USD      553,058        KRW      554,116      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (1,058      (1,058
USD      539,061        KRW      532,386      8/18/2023   HUB      6,675        -        6,675  
USD      538,258        KRW      532,386      8/18/2023   HUB      5,872        -        5,872  
USD      516,356        KRW      517,175      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (819      (819
USD      461,716        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,385        -        5,385  
USD      461,521        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,190        -        5,190  
USD      461,166        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      4,835        -        4,835  
USD      461,109        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      4,778        -        4,778  
USD      460,518        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      4,187        -        4,187  
USD      461,500        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,169        -        5,169  
USD      460,546        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      4,215        -        4,215  
USD      461,990        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,659        -        5,659  
USD      461,769        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,438        -        5,438  
USD      461,723        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,392        -        5,392  
USD      462,039        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,708        -        5,708  
USD      462,716        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      6,385        -        6,385  
USD      460,872        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      4,541        -        4,541  
USD      461,589        KRW      456,331      8/18/2023   HUB      5,258        -        5,258  
USD      383,245        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      2,969        -        2,969  
USD      384,423        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,147        -        4,147  
USD      384,166        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,890        -        3,890  
USD      383,686        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,410        -        3,410  
USD      383,309        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,033        -        3,033  
USD      383,331        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,055        -        3,055  
USD      383,171        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      2,895        -        2,895  
USD      383,277        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,001        -        3,001  
USD      383,715        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,439        -        3,439  
USD      383,874        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,598        -        3,598  
USD      384,367        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,091        -        4,091  
USD      384,533        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,257        -        4,257  
USD      383,898        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,622        -        3,622  

 

See accompanying notes

 

86


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      383,880        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB    $ 3,604      $ -      $ 3,604  
USD      379,936        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (340      (340
USD      384,536        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,260        -        4,260  
USD      384,636        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,360        -        4,360  
USD      384,636        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,360        -        4,360  
USD      384,453        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,177        -        4,177  
USD      384,417        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,141        -        4,141  
USD      384,718        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,442        -        4,442  
USD      384,707        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,431        -        4,431  
USD      384,060        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,784        -        3,784  
USD      384,699        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,423        -        4,423  
USD      384,710        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,434        -        4,434  
USD      383,562        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      3,286        -        3,286  
USD      384,938        KRW      380,276      8/18/2023   HUB      4,662        -        4,662  
USD      306,946        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      2,725        -        2,725  
USD      305,624        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      1,403        -        1,403  
USD      304,827        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      606        -        606  
USD      304,252        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      31        -        31  
USD      304,287        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      66        -        66  
USD      304,357        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      136        -        136  
USD      306,851        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      2,630        -        2,630  
USD      306,989        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      2,768        -        2,768  
USD      303,728        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (493      (493
USD      303,970        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (251      (251
USD      303,742        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (479      (479
USD      303,732        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (489      (489
USD      303,785        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (436      (436
USD      303,935        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (286      (286
USD      306,744        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      2,523        -        2,523  
USD      306,949        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      2,728        -        2,728  
USD      306,605        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      2,384        -        2,384  
USD      307,664        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,443        -        3,443  
USD      307,935        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,714        -        3,714  
USD      307,875        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,654        -        3,654  
USD      307,815        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,594        -        3,594  
USD      307,324        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,103        -        3,103  
USD      307,593        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,372        -        3,372  
USD      308,138        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,917        -        3,917  
USD      308,008        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,787        -        3,787  
USD      307,801        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,580        -        3,580  
USD      307,482        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,261        -        3,261  
USD      307,837        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,616        -        3,616  
USD      308,438        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      4,217        -        4,217  
USD      308,435        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      4,214        -        4,214  
USD      307,853        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,632        -        3,632  
USD      307,818        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,597        -        3,597  
USD      307,967        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,746        -        3,746  
USD      307,829        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,608        -        3,608  
USD      307,508        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,287        -        3,287  
USD      307,940        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,719        -        3,719  
USD      308,136        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,915        -        3,915  
USD      307,619        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,398        -        3,398  
USD      307,743        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,522        -        3,522  
USD      307,974        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,753        -        3,753  
USD      307,931        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,710        -        3,710  
USD      308,029        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,808        -        3,808  
USD      307,870        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,649        -        3,649  
USD      307,532        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      3,311        -        3,311  
USD      306,782        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB      2,561        -        2,561  

 

See accompanying notes

 

87


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      308,062        KRW      304,221      8/18/2023   HUB    $ 3,841      $ -      $ 3,841  
USD      230,210        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,044        -        2,044  
USD      230,042        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,876        -        1,876  
USD      228,750        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      584        -        584  
USD      228,889        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      723        -        723  
USD      229,122        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      956        -        956  
USD      228,963        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      797        -        797  
USD      228,669        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      503        -        503  
USD      228,582        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      416        -        416  
USD      228,699        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      533        -        533  
USD      228,247        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      81        -        81  
USD      228,181        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      15        -        15  
USD      228,199        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      33        -        33  
USD      228,081        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (85      (85
USD      228,250        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      84        -        84  
USD      228,307        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      141        -        141  
USD      228,208        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      42        -        42  
USD      230,094        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,928        -        1,928  
USD      230,143        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,977        -        1,977  
USD      230,876        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,710        -        2,710  
USD      230,274        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,108        -        2,108  
USD      230,159        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,993        -        1,993  
USD      227,881        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (285      (285
USD      227,756        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (410      (410
USD      227,988        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (178      (178
USD      228,051        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (115      (115
USD      227,995        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (171      (171
USD      228,074        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (92      (92
USD      231,509        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      3,343        -        3,343  
USD      231,195        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      3,029        -        3,029  
USD      231,477        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      3,311        -        3,311  
USD      230,072        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,906        -        1,906  
USD      230,113        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,947        -        1,947  
USD      230,060        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,894        -        1,894  
USD      230,864        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,698        -        2,698  
USD      230,758        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,592        -        2,592  
USD      230,873        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,707        -        2,707  
USD      230,898        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,732        -        2,732  
USD      230,921        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,755        -        2,755  
USD      230,419        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,253        -        2,253  
USD      230,353        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,187        -        2,187  
USD      230,436        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,270        -        2,270  
USD      230,353        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,187        -        2,187  
USD      230,449        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,283        -        2,283  
USD      230,665        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,499        -        2,499  
USD      231,006        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,840        -        2,840  
USD      230,826        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,660        -        2,660  
USD      230,825        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,659        -        2,659  
USD      230,809        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,643        -        2,643  
USD      230,461        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,295        -        2,295  
USD      230,531        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,365        -        2,365  
USD      230,551        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,385        -        2,385  
USD      230,811        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,645        -        2,645  
USD      230,880        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,714        -        2,714  
USD      231,075        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,909        -        2,909  
USD      231,033        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,867        -        2,867  
USD      230,992        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,826        -        2,826  
USD      230,858        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      2,692        -        2,692  
USD      230,079        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      1,913        -        1,913  

 

See accompanying notes

 

88


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      231,161        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB    $ 2,995      $ -      $ 2,995  
USD      231,469        KRW      228,166      8/18/2023   HUB      3,303        -        3,303  
USD      153,193        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,083        -        1,083  
USD      152,731        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      621        -        621  
USD      152,229        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      119        -        119  
USD      152,180        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      70        -        70  
USD      152,650        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      540        -        540  
USD      152,639        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      529        -        529  
USD      152,440        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      330        -        330  
USD      152,141        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      31        -        31  
USD      152,114        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      4        -        4  
USD      153,552        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,442        -        1,442  
USD      153,448        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,338        -        1,338  
USD      151,852        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (258      (258
USD      151,922        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (188      (188
USD      151,816        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (294      (294
USD      151,954        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (156      (156
USD      152,061        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (49      (49
USD      152,076        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (34      (34
USD      152,023        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (87      (87
USD      151,890        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (220      (220
USD      152,064        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (46      (46
USD      153,802        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,692        -        1,692  
USD      154,018        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,908        -        1,908  
USD      153,905        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,795        -        1,795  
USD      153,943        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,833        -        1,833  
USD      154,090        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,980        -        1,980  
USD      154,014        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,904        -        1,904  
USD      153,795        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,685        -        1,685  
USD      153,609        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,499        -        1,499  
USD      153,647        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,537        -        1,537  
USD      153,726        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,616        -        1,616  
USD      153,986        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,876        -        1,876  
USD      153,454        KRW      152,110      8/18/2023   HUB      1,344        -        1,344  
USD      76,074        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      19        -        19  
USD      76,499        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      444        -        444  
USD      76,294        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      239        -        239  
USD      76,036        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      -        (19      (19
USD      76,687        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      632        -        632  
USD      76,701        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      646        -        646  
USD      76,827        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      772        -        772  
USD      76,966        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      911        -        911  
USD      76,952        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      897        -        897  
USD      77,005        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      950        -        950  
USD      76,938        KRW      76,055      8/18/2023   HUB      883        -        883  
CLP      247,890        USD      248,003      8/22/2023   HUB      -        (113      (113
CLP      247,890        USD      247,923      8/22/2023   HUB      -        (33      (33
CLP      247,890        USD      247,672      8/22/2023   HUB      218        -        218  
CLP      247,890        USD      247,933      8/22/2023   HUB      -        (43      (43
CLP      309,863        USD      309,640      8/22/2023   HUB      223        -        223  
CLP      309,863        USD      309,628      8/22/2023   HUB      235        -        235  
CLP      309,863        USD      309,717      8/22/2023   HUB      146        -        146  
CLP      371,836        USD      371,568      8/22/2023   HUB      268        -        268  
CLP      557,753        USD      558,250      8/22/2023   HUB      -        (497      (497
CLP      38,794,834        USD      38,853,511      8/22/2023   HUB      -        (58,677      (58,677
COP      47,266        USD      43,861      8/23/2023   HUB      3,405        -        3,405  
COP      47,266        USD      43,935      8/23/2023   HUB      3,331        -        3,331  
COP      47,266        USD      43,978      8/23/2023   HUB      3,288        -        3,288  
COP      47,266        USD      43,224      8/23/2023   HUB      4,042        -        4,042  

 

See accompanying notes

 

89


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
COP      47,266        USD      43,170      8/23/2023   HUB    $ 4,096      $ -      $ 4,096  
COP      47,266        USD      43,232      8/23/2023   HUB      4,034        -        4,034  
COP      94,533        USD      87,904      8/23/2023   HUB      6,629        -        6,629  
COP      94,533        USD      87,983      8/23/2023   HUB      6,550        -        6,550  
COP      94,533        USD      87,961      8/23/2023   HUB      6,572        -        6,572  
COP      94,533        USD      87,944      8/23/2023   HUB      6,589        -        6,589  
COP      94,533        USD      87,810      8/23/2023   HUB      6,723        -        6,723  
COP      94,533        USD      88,023      8/23/2023   HUB      6,510        -        6,510  
COP      94,533        USD      87,882      8/23/2023   HUB      6,651        -        6,651  
COP      94,533        USD      86,296      8/23/2023   HUB      8,237        -        8,237  
COP      94,533        USD      86,340      8/23/2023   HUB      8,193        -        8,193  
COP      94,533        USD      86,410      8/23/2023   HUB      8,123        -        8,123  
COP      94,533        USD      86,338      8/23/2023   HUB      8,195        -        8,195  
COP      94,533        USD      86,460      8/23/2023   HUB      8,073        -        8,073  
COP      94,533        USD      86,462      8/23/2023   HUB      8,071        -        8,071  
COP      141,799        USD      132,005      8/23/2023   HUB      9,794        -        9,794  
COP      141,799        USD      131,895      8/23/2023   HUB      9,904        -        9,904  
COP      141,799        USD      131,887      8/23/2023   HUB      9,912        -        9,912  
COP      141,799        USD      131,899      8/23/2023   HUB      9,900        -        9,900  
COP      141,799        USD      131,931      8/23/2023   HUB      9,868        -        9,868  
COP      141,799        USD      131,590      8/23/2023   HUB      10,209        -        10,209  
COP      141,799        USD      131,699      8/23/2023   HUB      10,100        -        10,100  
COP      141,799        USD      129,595      8/23/2023   HUB      12,204        -        12,204  
COP      141,799        USD      129,672      8/23/2023   HUB      12,127        -        12,127  
COP      141,799        USD      129,666      8/23/2023   HUB      12,133        -        12,133  
COP      141,799        USD      129,863      8/23/2023   HUB      11,936        -        11,936  
COP      141,799        USD      129,484      8/23/2023   HUB      12,315        -        12,315  
COP      189,066        USD      175,889      8/23/2023   HUB      13,177        -        13,177  
COP      189,066        USD      172,729      8/23/2023   HUB      16,337        -        16,337  
COP      236,332        USD      219,716      8/23/2023   HUB      16,616        -        16,616  
COP      362,936        USD      349,221      8/23/2023   HUB      13,715        -        13,715  
COP      447,998        USD      421,829      8/23/2023   HUB      26,169        -        26,169  
COP      467,198        USD      440,008      8/23/2023   HUB      27,190        -        27,190  
COP      567,197        USD      519,790      8/23/2023   HUB      47,407        -        47,407  
COP      655,997        USD      617,065      8/23/2023   HUB      38,932        -        38,932  
COP      697,597        USD      656,886      8/23/2023   HUB      40,711        -        40,711  
COP      833,409        USD      801,886      8/23/2023   HUB      31,523        -        31,523  
COP      977,911        USD      940,925      8/23/2023   HUB      36,986        -        36,986  
COP      3,169,669        USD      2,861,717      8/23/2023   HUB      307,952        -        307,952  
COP      15,831,438        USD      14,281,954      8/23/2023   HUB      1,549,484        -        1,549,484  
USD      1,508,079        COP      1,512,526      8/23/2023   HUB      -        (4,447      (4,447
USD      707,323        COP      708,996      8/23/2023   HUB      -        (1,673      (1,673
USD      519,686        COP      519,931      8/23/2023   HUB      -        (245      (245
USD      192,012        COP      189,066      8/23/2023   HUB      2,946        -        2,946  
USD      191,586        COP      189,066      8/23/2023   HUB      2,520        -        2,520  
USD      191,637        COP      189,066      8/23/2023   HUB      2,571        -        2,571  
USD      143,572        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      1,773        -        1,773  
USD      143,662        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      1,863        -        1,863  
USD      143,853        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      2,054        -        2,054  
USD      144,074        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      2,275        -        2,275  
USD      143,918        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      2,119        -        2,119  
USD      143,807        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      2,008        -        2,008  
USD      143,753        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      1,954        -        1,954  
USD      143,548        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      1,749        -        1,749  
USD      143,745        COP      141,799      8/23/2023   HUB      1,946        -        1,946  
USD      95,828        COP      94,533      8/23/2023   HUB      1,295        -        1,295  
USD      95,734        COP      94,533      8/23/2023   HUB      1,201        -        1,201  
USD      95,839        COP      94,533      8/23/2023   HUB      1,306        -        1,306  
USD      95,700        COP      94,533      8/23/2023   HUB      1,167        -        1,167  

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*        Currency Sold*      Settlement
Date
  Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD      95,860        COP      94,533      8/23/2023   HUB    $ 1,327      $ -      $ 1,327  
USD      95,822        COP      94,533      8/23/2023   HUB      1,289        -        1,289  
USD      47,887        COP      47,266      8/23/2023   HUB      621        -        621  
USD      47,881        COP      47,266      8/23/2023   HUB      615        -        615  
USD      47,901        COP      47,266      8/23/2023   HUB      635        -        635  
USD      47,871        COP      47,266      8/23/2023   HUB      605        -        605  
USD      47,907        COP      47,266      8/23/2023   HUB      641        -        641  
BRL      4,130,439        USD      4,063,182      9/5/2023   HUB      67,257        -        67,257  
BRL      5,765,549        USD      5,713,033      9/5/2023   HUB      52,516        -        52,516  
BRL      8,260,879        USD      8,140,903      9/5/2023   HUB      119,976        -        119,976  
BRL      8,260,879        USD      8,143,422      9/5/2023   HUB      117,457        -        117,457  
BRL      9,467,239        USD      9,389,961      9/5/2023   HUB      77,278        -        77,278  
BRL      9,467,239        USD      9,384,732      9/5/2023   HUB      82,507        -        82,507  
BRL      10,326,098        USD      10,301,037      9/5/2023   HUB      25,061        -        25,061  
BRL      10,326,098        USD      10,275,686      9/5/2023   HUB      50,412        -        50,412  
BRL      20,652,196        USD      20,574,692      9/5/2023   HUB      77,504        -        77,504  
BRL      20,652,196        USD      20,670,125      9/5/2023   HUB      -        (17,929      (17,929
BRL      20,652,196        USD      20,594,607      9/5/2023   HUB      57,589        -        57,589  
BRL      20,652,196        USD      20,573,507      9/5/2023   HUB      78,689        -        78,689  
BRL      20,652,196        USD      20,585,026      9/5/2023   HUB      67,170        -        67,170  
CLP      16,508,467        USD      16,429,792      10/3/2023   HUB      78,675        -        78,675  
CLP      20,149,586        USD      20,055,297      10/3/2023   HUB      94,289        -        94,289  
PEN      8,947,906        USD      8,603,357      7/18/2023   RBS      344,549        -        344,549  
PEN      15,073,781        USD      14,501,583      7/18/2023   RBS      572,198        -        572,198  
USD      10,381,609        PEN      10,530,997      7/18/2023   RBS      -        (149,388      (149,388
USD      6,757,805        PEN      6,791,231      7/18/2023   RBS      -        (33,426      (33,426
USD      3,484,401        PEN      3,499,717      7/18/2023   RBS      -        (15,316      (15,316
USD      3,183,120        PEN      3,199,741      7/18/2023   RBS      -        (16,621      (16,621
PEN      3,191,869        USD      3,176,682      8/16/2023   RBS      15,187        -        15,187  
PEN      3,491,106        USD      3,477,347      8/16/2023   RBS      13,759        -        13,759  
PEN      6,774,523        USD      6,745,056      8/16/2023   RBS      29,467        -        29,467  
PEN      10,505,087        USD      10,360,519      8/16/2023   RBS      144,568        -        144,568  
                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 41,723,123      $ (20,380,152    $ 21,342,971  
                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

All values denominated in USD.

 

Glossary:
  
Counterparty Abbreviations:
CBK    Citibank, N.A.
HUB    HSBC Bank PLC
RBS    Royal Bank Of Scotland PLC
Currency Abbreviations:
AUD    Australian Dollar
BRL    Brazilian Real
CLP    Chilean Peso
CNY    Chinese Yuan
COP    Colombian Peso
EUR    Euro
INR    Indian Rupee
JPY    Japanese Yen
KRW    South Korean Won
PEN    Peruvian Nuevo Sol
PHP    Philippine Peso
TWD    Taiwan Dollar
USD    United States Dollar

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Index Abbreviations:
CAC 40    Euronet Paris - French Stock Market Index.
DAX    Deutsche Boerse AG German Stock Index.
Euro Stoxx 50    Eurozone Blue-chip Index.
FTSE 100    Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index.
FTSE/JSE Top 40    Largest 40 companies ranked by full market value in the FTSE/JSE All-Share Index.
FTSE/MIB    Borsa Italiana-Italian Stock Market Index.
Hang Seng    Hong Kong Stock Market Index.
KOSPI    South Korean Stock Market Index.
MSCI    Morgan Stanley Capital International.
MSCI EAFE    Morgan Stanley Capital International - Europe, Australasia, and Far East.
NASDAQ    National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.
NIKKEI 225    Nikkei Stock Average.
OMXS30    Stockholm Stock Exchange’s leading share index.
Russell 2000    U.S. Small-Cap Stock Market Index.
S&P/TSX    Canadian Equity Market Index.
TOPIX    Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Price Index.
Exchange Abbreviations:
ASX    Australian Securities Exchange.
CBOT    Chicago Board of Trade.
CME    Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
EUREX    European derivatives exchange.
Euronext    European New Exchange Technology.
FinEx    Financial Instruments Exchange.
HKG    Hong Kong Exchange.
JSE    Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
KFE    Korea Exchange - KOFEX.
LME    London Metal Exchange.
ICE    Intercontinental Exchange.
NYMEX    New York Mercantile Exchange.
OML    OMLX: London Securities & Derivatives Exchange.
SAFEX    South African Futures Exchange.
SFE    Sydney Futures Exchange.
SGX    Singapore Stock Exchange.
TSE    Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Other Abbreviations:
Bund    German Federal Government Bond.
Buxl    Long term debt that is issued by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Bobl    Medium term debt that is issued by the Federal Republic of Germany.
COMEX    The Commodity Exchange Inc.
CBOT    Chicago Board of Trade.
CSC    CEI: Coffee, Sugar and Cocoa.
EURIBOR    Euro Interbank Offered Rate.
GILT    Bank of England Bonds.
KCBT    The Kansas City Board of Trade.
NYBOT    New York Board of Trade.
RBOB    Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygen Blending.
Schatz    Short-dated equivalent of the Bobl and Bund futures.
SOFR    Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
SONIA    Sterling Overnight Index Average.
ULSD    Ultra-low-sulfur diesel.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Fund’s investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. As of June 30, 2023, the investments were classified as described below:

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

  Level 1           Level 2           Level 3           Total  

Assets

             

Short-Term Investments

  $ -       $ 3,045,587,438       $ -       $ 3,045,587,438  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - Assets

  $ -       $ 3,045,587,438       $ -       $ 3,045,587,438  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Futures Contracts

  $ 140,434,002       $ -       $ -       $ 140,434,002  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    -         41,723,123         -         41,723,123  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

  $ 140,434,002       $ 41,723,123       $ -       $ 182,157,125  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

 

Futures Contracts

  $ (32,105,944     $ -       $ -       $ (32,105,944

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    -         (20,380,152       -         (20,380,152
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

  $ (32,105,944     $ (20,380,152     $ -       $ (52,486,096
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP requires transfers between all levels to/from level 3 be disclosed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Principal Amount*       Fair Value
             
FOREIGN SOVEREIGN OBLIGATIONS - 10.54%            

Deutsche Bundesrepublik Inflation Linked Bonds, 0.100%, Due 4/15/2033, Series I/LA B C

    EUR  12,925,550         $ 14,087,439

French Republic Government Bonds OAT, 0.100%, Due 7/25/2031, Series OATEB C D

    EUR 11,695,535           12,396,919

U.K. Inflation-Linked Gilts, 0.125%, Due 8/10/2031, Series 3MOB C

    GBP 8,883,770           10,960,834
           

 

 

 
           

Total Foreign Sovereign Obligations (Cost $37,595,835)

              37,445,192
           

 

 

 
           
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS - 9.63%            

U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes,

           

1.625%, Due 10/15/2027C

    $ 11,263,010           11,091,535

1.250%, Due 4/15/2028C

      5,056,050           4,888,716

0.625%, Due 7/15/2032C

      17,746,810           16,295,176

1.125%, Due 1/15/2033C

      2,036,500           1,948,895
           

 

 

 
           

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $35,396,346)

              34,224,322
           

 

 

 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 70.97%            
U.S. Treasury Obligations - 70.97%            

U.S. Treasury Bills,

           

4.746%, Due 8/24/2023

      40,000,000           39,700,663

5.259%, Due 9/21/2023

      50,000,000           49,426,019

5.012%, Due 10/5/2023A

      5,000,000           4,932,372

5.098%, Due 10/19/2023A

      55,000,000           54,141,175

5.116%, Due 11/2/2023A

      7,000,000           6,876,407

5.106%, Due 11/9/2023A

      54,000,000           52,993,026

5.260%, Due 11/16/2023A

      45,000,000           44,118,040
           

 

 

 
           

Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $252,294,210)

              252,187,702
           

 

 

 
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 91.14% (Cost $325,286,391)

              323,857,216

OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 8.86%

              31,496,069
           

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

            $ 355,353,285
           

 

 

 
             

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

*In U.S. Dollars unless otherwise noted.

                 

A All or a portion represents positions held by the American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Co., Ltd.

B Reg S - Security purchased under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration.

C Inflation-Indexed Note.

D Security exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A. At the period end, the value of these securities amounted to $12,396,919 or 3.49% of net assets. The Fund has no right to demand registration of these securities.

 

Long Futures Contracts Open on June 30, 2023:

 

Equity Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Borsa Italiana FTSE 100 Index Futures   217   September 2023   $ 20,905,414     $ 20,783,609     $ (121,805
Borsa Italiana FTSE/MIB Index Futures   55   September 2023     8,244,685       8,511,172       266,487  
CME e-Mini NASDAQ 100 Index Futures   59   September 2023     17,370,592       18,097,660       727,068  
CME e-Mini S&P 500 ESG Index Futures   5   September 2023     964,795       994,250       29,455  
CME e-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Futures   175   September 2023     38,034,600       39,272,188       1,237,588  
Eurex DAX Index Futures   26   September 2023     11,495,805       11,541,408       45,603  
Eurex EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures   372   September 2023     17,641,178       17,970,367       329,189  
Eurex STOXX Europe 600 ESG-X Index Futures   26   September 2023     488,501       489,403       902  
Euronext CAC 40 10 Euro Index Futures   117   July 2023     9,288,340       9,461,018       172,678  
HKG Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Futures   137   July 2023     5,591,838       5,553,605       (38,233
HKG Hang Seng Index Futures   52   July 2023     6,288,530       6,240,199       (48,331
IFSC NIFTY 50 Index Futures   35   July 2023     1,349,530       1,349,530       -  

 

See accompanying notes

 

94


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Equity Futures Contracts (continued)  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
KFE KOSPI 200 Index Futures   173   September 2023   $ 11,304,675     $ 11,176,432     $ (128,243
Montreal Exchange S&P/TSX 60 Index Futures   129   September 2023     23,365,966       23,732,689       366,723  
OML Stockholm OMXS30 Index Futures   475   July 2023     10,194,330       10,201,048       6,718  
SAFEX FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index Futures   56   September 2023     2,138,547       2,113,309       (25,238
SFE S&P ASX Share Price Index 200 Futures   138   September 2023     16,347,238       16,457,540       110,302  
SGX FTSE China A50 Index Futures   626   July 2023     7,712,716       7,726,718       14,002  
SGX FTSE Taiwan Index Futures   86   July 2023     4,976,081       4,969,080       (7,001
SGX MSCI Singapore Index Futures   197   July 2023     4,201,675       4,208,319       6,644  
SGX Nikkei 225 Stock Index Futures   156   September 2023     17,307,674       17,933,054       625,380  
TSE TOPIX Index Futures   185   September 2023     28,364,427       29,334,350       969,923  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 263,577,137     $ 268,116,948     $ 4,539,811  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Interest Rate Futures Contracts  
Description   Number of
Contracts
  Expiration Date   Notional Amount     Contract Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CBOT 2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes Futures   45   September 2023   $ 9,250,788     $ 9,150,469     $ (100,319
CBOT 5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes   154   September 2023     16,752,946       16,492,438       (260,508
CBOT 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes   165   September 2023     18,872,461       18,523,828       (348,633
CBOT U.S. Long Bond Futures   120   September 2023     15,274,099       15,228,750       (45,349
CME Ultra Long Term U.S. Treasury Bond Futures   149   September 2023     20,108,519       20,296,594       188,075  
Eurex 5 Year Euro BOBL Futures   94   September 2023     12,026,509       11,868,702       (157,807
Eurex 10 Year Euro BUND Futures   90   September 2023     13,257,285       13,134,342       (122,943
Eurex 30 Year Euro BUXL Futures   15   September 2023     2,249,669       2,284,974       35,305  
Eurex Euro-BTP Italian Bond Futures   98   September 2023     12,358,051       12,416,529       58,478  
Eurex Euro-OAT Futures   84   September 2023     11,840,893       11,769,250       (71,643
ICE Long Gilt Futures   69   September 2023     8,451,354       8,351,134       (100,220
KFE 3 Year Treasury Bond Futures   69   September 2023     5,447,334       5,431,920       (15,414
KFE 10 Year Treasury Bond Futures   44   September 2023     3,710,751       3,705,263       (5,488
Montreal Exchange 10 Year Canadian Bond Futures   77   September 2023     7,183,142       7,121,955       (61,187
SFE 3 Year Australian Bond Futures   67   September 2023     4,738,242       4,714,502       (23,740
SFE 10 Year Australian Bond Futures   105   September 2023     8,168,537       8,125,762       (42,775
TSE Japanese 10 Year Bond Futures   37   September 2023     37,944,968       38,091,063       146,095  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 207,635,548     $ 206,707,475     $ (928,073
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Centrally Cleared Swap Agreements Outstanding on June 30, 2023:

 

Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices - Sell Protection(1)  
Index/Tranches   Fixed
Rate (%)
  Payment
Frequency
  Expiration
Date
  Implied Credit
Spread at
6/30/2023(2)
(%)
     Curr   Notional
Amount(3)
(000s)
    Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Fair Value (4)     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
iTraxx Europe Crossover S39   5.00   Quarterly   6/20/2028     3.9995      EUR   $ 30,000     $ 617,930     $ 1,346,454     $ 728,524  
CDX.NA.HY.S40   5.00   Quarterly   6/20/2028     4.2759      USD     45,000       219,454       1,361,083       1,141,629  
CDX.NA.IG.S40   1.00   Quarterly   6/20/2028     0.6600      USD     110,000       1,593,392       1,627,002       33,610  
iTraxx Europe S39   1.00   Quarterly   6/20/2028     0.7338      EUR     85,000       1,087,510       1,116,050       28,540  
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
               $ 3,518,286     $ 5,450,589     $ 1,932,303  
              

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

95


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

OTC Swap Agreements Outstanding on June 30, 2023:

 

Total Return Swap Agreements  
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
  Description   Reference
Entity
  Counter-
party
  Floating
Rate
    Payment
Frequency
  Expiration
Date
    Reference
Quantity
    Notional
Amount
    Premiums
Paid
(Received)
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Pay   1-Month
USD-LIBOR
  BBUXALC
INDEX
  JPM     0.000%     Maturity     7/5/2023       497,000     $ 62,191,126     $ 2,391     $ 404,329  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 
            $ 2,391     $ 404,329  
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

(2) Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swaps agreements on corporate issues and sovereign issues of an emerging country as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

(3) The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

(4) The quoted market prices and resulting values for credit default swaps on asset-backed securities and credit indices serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/ sold as of the period end. Increasing fair values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Open on June 30, 2023:

 

Currency Purchased*      Currency Sold*      Settlement Date   Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
EUR        98,245      USD      98,136      7/13/2023   SSB    $ 109      $ -     $ 109  
EUR        327,485      USD      324,100      7/13/2023   SSB      3,385        -       3,385  
JPY        485,693      USD      497,780      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (12,087     (12,087
HKD        510,507      USD      511,066      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (559     (559
JPY        520,385      USD      518,531      7/13/2023   SSB      1,854        -       1,854  
EUR        654,969      USD      651,825      7/13/2023   SSB      3,144        -       3,144  
JPY        693,847      USD      716,828      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (22,981     (22,981
JPY        693,847      USD      710,327      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (16,480     (16,480
EUR        818,712      USD      815,740      7/13/2023   SSB      2,972        -       2,972  
USD        19,016,551      EUR      19,183,167      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (166,616     (166,616
USD        13,926,746      GBP      14,066,336      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (139,590     (139,590
USD        12,696,311      EUR      12,807,552      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (111,241     (111,241
USD        2,973,573      JPY      2,863,708      7/13/2023   SSB      109,865        -       109,865  
USD        1,168,344      EUR      1,187,761      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (19,417     (19,417
USD        711,108      EUR      706,660      7/13/2023   SSB      4,448        -       4,448  
USD        430,934      JPY      426,927      7/13/2023   SSB      4,007        -       4,007  
USD        428,999      GBP      425,894      7/13/2023   SSB      3,105        -       3,105  
USD        307,766      JPY      295,964      7/13/2023   SSB      11,802        -       11,802  
USD        258,066      HKD      257,836      7/13/2023   SSB      230        -       230  
USD        212,182      EUR      215,057      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (2,875     (2,875
USD        194,230      GBP      192,733      7/13/2023   SSB      1,497        -       1,497  
USD        182,613      AUD      179,995      7/13/2023   SSB      2,618        -       2,618  
USD        163,477      HKD      163,320      7/13/2023   SSB      157        -       157  
USD        131,919      SEK      130,943      7/13/2023   SSB      976        -       976  
USD        120,975      CAD      120,072      7/13/2023   SSB      903        -       903  
USD        113,231      GBP      114,305      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (1,074     (1,074
USD        114,405      GBP      114,305      7/13/2023   SSB      100        -       100  
USD        106,868      JPY      105,870      7/13/2023   SSB      998        -       998  
USD        103,291      CAD      102,845      7/13/2023   SSB      446        -       446  

 

See accompanying notes

 

96


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Currency Purchased*      Currency Sold*      Settlement Date   Counterparty    Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
    Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
USD        93,890      CAD      93,644      7/13/2023   SSB    $ 246      $ -     $ 246  
USD        82,261      SEK      82,174      7/13/2023   SSB      87        -       87  
USD        80,567      CAD      80,041      7/13/2023   SSB      526        -       526  
USD        74,603      JPY      74,589      7/13/2023   SSB      14        -       14  
USD        68,437      CAD      67,945      7/13/2023   SSB      492        -       492  
USD        63,046      GBP      63,503      7/13/2023   SSB      -        (457     (457
USD        61,641      JPY      61,475      7/13/2023   SSB      166        -       166  
USD        51,804      SGD      51,775      7/13/2023   SSB      29        -       29  
USD        50,926      GBP      50,802      7/13/2023   SSB      124        -       124  
USD        42,571      SEK      42,451      7/13/2023   SSB      120        -       120  
USD        40,025      HKD      40,010      7/13/2023   SSB      15        -       15  
USD        39,935      GBP      39,903      7/13/2023   SSB      32        -       32  
USD        36,502      GBP      36,387      7/13/2023   SSB      115        -       115  
USD        31,820      ZAR      31,303      7/13/2023   SSB      517        -       517  
USD        26,718      AUD      26,652      7/13/2023   SSB      66        -       66  
USD        26,849      AUD      26,652      7/13/2023   SSB      197        -       197  
USD        23,149      JPY      22,294      7/13/2023   SSB      855        -       855  
USD        16,507      ZAR      16,195      7/13/2023   SSB      312        -       312  
USD        12,499      ZAR      12,380      7/13/2023   SSB      119        -       119  
USD        12,431      ZAR      12,334      7/13/2023   SSB      97        -       97  
                  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 156,745      $ (493,377   $ (336,632
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

All values denominated in USD.

 

Glossary:
  
Counterparty Abbreviations:
JPM    JPMorgan Securities LLC.
SSB    State Street Bank & Trust Co.
Currency Abbreviations:
AUD    Australian Dollar
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Pound Sterling
HKD    Hong Kong Dollar
JPY    Japanese Yen
SEK    Swedish Krona
SGD    Singapore Dollar
USD    United States Dollar
ZAR    South African Rand
Index Abbreviations:
BBUXALC    Bloomberg Commodity ex-Agriculture and Livestock Capped Index.

CAC 40

   Euronet Paris - French Stock Market Index.
DAX    Deutsche Boerse AG German Stock Index.
Euronext    European New Exchange Technology.
Euro Stoxx 50    Eurozone Blue-chip Index.
FTSE 100    Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index.
FTSE China A50    Financial Times Stock Exchange China A50 Index.
FTSE/JSE Top 40    Largest 40 companies ranked by full market value in the FTSE/JSE All-Share Index.
FTSE/MIB    Borsa Italiana-Italian Stock Market Index.
Hang Seng    Hong Kong Stock Market Index.
KOSPI    South Korean Stock Market Index.
MSCI    Morgan Stanley Capital International.
NASDAQ    National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations.
Nifty 50    National stock exchange FIFTY.
NIKKEI 225    Nikkei Stock Average.
OMXS30    Stockholm Stock Exchange’s leading share index.
S&P 500    S&P 500 Index- U.S. Equity Large-Cap Index.
S&P/TSX    Canadian Equity Market Index.
Stoxx Europe 600    Europe Total Market Index.
TOPIX    Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Price Index.

 

See accompanying notes

 

97


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Exchange Abbreviations:
ASX    Australian Securities Exchange.
CBOT    Chicago Board of Trade.
CME    Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Eurex    European derivatives exchange.
HKG    Hong Kong Exchange.
JSE    Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
KFE    Korean Exchange.
OML    OMLX:London Securities & Derivative Exchange.
SAFEX    South African Futures Exchange.
SFE    Sydney Futures Exchange.
SGX    Singapore Stock Exchange.
TSE    Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Other Abbreviations:
BTP    Buoni del Tesoro Poliennali.
Bobl    Medium term debt that is issued by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Bund    German Federal Government Bond.
Buxl    Long term debt that is issued by the Federal Republic of Germany.
CDX    Credit Default Swap Index.
ESG    Environmental, Social, Governance.
GILT    Bank of England Bonds.
ICE    Intercontinental Exchange
IFSC    International Financial Services Centre.
iTraxx    Credit Default Swap Index.
LIBOR    London Interbank Offered Rate.
OAT    Obligations Assimilables du Trésor.
OTC    Over-the-Counter.

The Fund’s investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. As of June 30, 2023, the investments were classified as described below:

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

  Level 1           Level 2           Level 3           Total  

Assets

             

Foreign Sovereign Obligations

  $ -       $ 37,445,192       $ -       $ 37,445,192  

U.S. Treasury Obligations

    -         34,224,322         -         34,224,322  

Short-Term Investments

    -         252,187,702         -         252,187,702  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - Assets

  $ -       $ 323,857,216       $ -       $ 323,857,216  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

             

Futures Contracts

  $ 5,336,615       $ -       $ -       $ 5,336,615  

Swap Contract Agreements

    -         2,336,632         -         2,336,632  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    -         156,745         -         156,745  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

  $ 5,336,615       $ 2,493,377       $ -       $ 7,829,992  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

             

Futures Contracts

  $ (1,724,877     $ -       $ -       $ (1,724,877

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    -         (493,377       -         (493,377
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

  $ (1,724,877     $ (493,377     $ -       $ (2,218,254
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP requires transfers between all levels to/from level 3 be disclosed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.

 

See accompanying notes

 

98


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 0.00% (Cost $ - )

            $ -

OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 100.00%

              9,039,875
           

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

            $ 9,039,875
           

 

 

 
             
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.                  

 

See accompanying notes

 

99


American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    AHL Managed
Futures Strategy
FundA
          AHL TargetRisk
FundA
          AHL TargetRisk
Core Fund
 

Assets:

 

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value

  $ 3,045,587,438       $ 323,857,216       $  

Foreign currency, at fair value^

            3,598,243          

Foreign currency deposits with brokers, at fair value¤

            10,903          

Foreign currency deposits with brokers for futures contracts, at fair value¤

    157,841,637         15,830,772          

Cash

    103,845,330         12,372,737         9,050,492  

Cash collateral held at broker

            5,785,746          

Cash collateral held at custodian for the benefit of the broker

    62,900,000         9,450,000          

Dividends and interest receivable

            133,893          

Deposits with broker for futures contracts

    85,456,676         10,371,837         4  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    21,691,705         777,765          

Receivable for expense reimbursement (Note 2)

    916,839                 19,858  

Unrealized appreciation from forward foreign currency contracts

    41,723,123         156,745          

Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 5)

    109,158,680         3,517,957         404  

Receivable for variation margin on open centally cleared swap agreements (Note 5)

            5,450,622          

OTC swap agreements, at fair value

            406,720          

Prepaid expenses

    163,110         60,075         3,186  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    3,629,284,538         391,781,231         9,073,944  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

Payable for investments purchased

            3,367,356          

Payable for foreign currency deposits with broker for futures contracts, at fair value¤

                    4  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    5,898,412         31,946,366          

Payable for expense recoupment (Note 2)

            71,580          

Management and sub-advisory fees payable (Note 2)

    3,989,659         308,404         6,886  

Service fees payable (Note 2)

    94,348         11,902         85  

Transfer agent fees payable (Note 2)

    223,081         29,416         2,257  

Custody and fund accounting fees payable

    115,675         103,928         5,984  

Professional fees payable

    28,794         53,038         11,619  

Registration fees payable

                    6,091  

Trustee fees payable (Note 2)

            5          

Payable for prospectus and shareholder reports

    101,142         34,915         1,143  

Unrealized depreciation from forward foreign currency contracts

    20,380,152         493,377          

Other liabilities

    18,615         7,659          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    30,849,878         36,427,946         34,069  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

  $ 3,598,434,660       $ 355,353,285       $ 9,039,875  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Analysis of net assets:

 

Paid-in-capital

  $ 3,791,327,920       $ 477,916,296       $ 10,357,087  

Total distributable earnings (deficits)

    (192,893,260       (122,563,011       (1,317,212
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

  $ 3,598,434,660       $ 355,353,285       $ 9,039,875  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

100


American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    AHL Managed
Futures Strategy
FundA
          AHL TargetRisk
FundA
          AHL TargetRisk
Core Fund
 

Shares outstanding at no par value (unlimited shares authorized):

         

R5 Class

    61,646,445         2,726,189         N/A  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

    264,436,321         29,720,114         2,237  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

    5,639,772         729,825         N/A  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

    14,644,409         280,454         10,582  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

    3,763,458         993,860         9,624  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

    N/A         N/A         1,014,212  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets:

 

R5 Class

  $ 637,992,836       $ 28,162,282         N/A  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

  $ 2,718,896,857       $ 306,777,379       $ 20,597  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

  $ 57,101,618       $ 7,500,301         N/A  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

  $ 147,941,779       $ 2,870,312       $ 91,364  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

  $ 36,501,570       $ 10,043,011       $ 81,476  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

    N/A         N/A       $ 8,846,438  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:

 

R5 Class

  $ 10.35       $ 10.33         N/A  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

  $ 10.28       $ 10.32       $ 9.21  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

  $ 10.12       $ 10.28         N/A  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

  $ 10.10       $ 10.23       $ 8.63  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class (offering price)

  $ 10.72       $ 10.85       $ 9.16  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

  $ 9.70       $ 10.11       $ 8.47  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

    N/A         N/A       $ 8.72  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Cost of investments in unaffiliated securities

  $ 3,046,772,050       $ 325,286,391       $  

¤ Cost of foreign currency deposits with broker for futures contracts

  $ 157,624,940       $ 15,790,103       $ (5

^ Cost of foreign currency

  $       $ 3,597,836       $  

+ Cost of foreign currency with broker

  $       $ 10,804       $  

A Consolidated financial statement. See Note 1 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Operations

For the period ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    AHL Managed
Futures Strategy
FundA
          AHL TargetRisk
FundA
          AHL TargetRisk
Core Fund
 

Investment income:

 

Interest income

  $ 78,585,157       $ 8,743,657       $ 174,384  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

    78,585,157         8,743,657         174,384  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

Management and sub-advisory fees (Note 2)

    24,645,550         1,846,282         40,187  

Transfer agent fees:

         

R5 Class (Note 2)

    27,853         15,169          

Y Class (Note 2)

    1,361,158         157,635         329  

Investor Class

    2,012         833          

A Class

    2,782         85         66  

C Class

    763         237         63  

R6 Class

                    2,340  

Custody and fund accounting fees

    1,014,955         136,212         14,937  

Professional fees

    166,463         61,027         9,701  

Registration fees and expenses

    131,623         58,617         49,695  

Service fees (Note 2):

         

Investor Class

    112,419         15,913          

A Class

    169,209         2,842          

C Class

    8,885         3,856          

Distribution fees (Note 2):

         

A Class

    248,077         4,206         109  

C Class

    175,272         53,316         401  

Dues and membership fees

                    3,200  

Prospectus and shareholder report expenses

    93,767         23,572         5,090  

Trustee fees (Note 2)

    178,371         22,013         458  

Dividends and interest on securities sold short

            13,107          

Loan expense (Note 9)

    7,497         916         18  

Other expenses

    96,770         43,317         3,324  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses

    28,443,426         2,459,155         129,918  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net fees waived and expenses (reimbursed) (Note 2)

    (132,689       (34,786       (84,083
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses

    28,310,737         2,424,369         45,835  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

    50,274,420         6,319,288         128,549  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

         

Investments in unaffiliated securitiesB

    (803,429       (808,792       (2,400

Foreign currency transactions

    3,861,236         (357,824       17,521  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (662,188       116,633         4,162  

Futures contracts

    (192,032,019       11,265,513         419,507  

Swap agreements

            (9,175,367        

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

         

Investments in unaffiliated securitiesC

    77,522         1,141,853         1,856  

Foreign currency transactions

    (3,506,440       (158,308       (14,922

Forward foreign currency contracts

    32,980,669         (96,012       2,772  

Futures contracts

    79,174,394         14,045,682         376,380  

Swap agreements

            5,714,184          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) from investments

    (80,910,255       21,687,562         804,876  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from  operations

  $ (30,635,835     $ 28,006,850       $ 933,425  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
A Consolidated financial statement. See Note 1 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

B The Fund did not recognize net realized gains (losses) from the sale of investments in affiliated securities.

 

C The Fund’s investments in affiliated securities did not have a change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end.

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundA           AHL TargetRisk FundA  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
          Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)                       (unaudited)              

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

             

Operations:

             

Net investment income

  $ 50,274,420       $ 979,765       $ 6,319,288       $ 7,476,074  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments in unaffiliated securities, foreign currency transactions, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, and swap agreements

    (189,636,400       415,994,286         1,040,163         (123,365,264

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments in unaffiliated securities, foreign currency transactions, forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, and swap agreements

    108,726,145         19,804,915         20,647,399         (24,493,738
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (30,635,835       436,778,966         28,006,850         (140,382,928
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

Total retained earnings:

             

R5 Class

            (118,725,890               (3,906,831

Y Class

            (409,321,742               (17,700,795

Investor Class

            (10,286,579               (557,298

A Class

            (29,267,398               (187,276

C Class

            (5,564,820               (456,882
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net distributions to shareholders

            (573,166,429               (22,809,082
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Capital share transactions (Note 10):

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    909,590,425         2,857,036,649         59,351,798         219,432,445  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

            499,813,437                 22,176,484  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (921,670,327       (1,723,588,942       (167,934,973       (559,400,761
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    (12,079,902       1,633,261,144         (108,583,175       (317,791,832
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (42,715,737       1,496,873,681         (80,576,325       (480,983,842
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets:

 

Beginning of period

    3,641,150,397         2,144,276,716         435,929,610         916,913,452  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 3,598,434,660       $ 3,641,150,397       $ 355,353,285       $ 435,929,610  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
A Consolidated financial statement. See Note 1 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

 

   

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    AHL TargetRisk Core Fund  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)              

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

 

Operations:

 

Net investment income

  $ 128,549       $ 30,913  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments in unaffiliated securities, foreign currency transactions, forward foreign currency contracts, and futures contracts

    438,790         (1,998,732

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments in unaffiliated securities, foreign currency transactions, forward foreign currency contracts, and futures contracts

    366,086         (491,355
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    933,425         (2,459,174
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

Total retained earnings:

     

Y Class

            (10,103

A Class

            (625

C Class

            (600

R6 Class

            (59,399
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net distributions to shareholders

            (70,727
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Capital share transactions (Note 10):

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    20,064         2,628,427  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

            70,102  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (1,399,369       (1,211,791
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    (1,379,305       1,486,738  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (445,880       (1,043,163
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets:

 

Beginning of period

    9,485,755         10,528,918  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 9,039,875       $ 9,485,755  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

American Beacon Funds (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Funds, each a series within the Trust, are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as non-diversified, open-end management investment companies. As of June 30, 2023, the Trust consists of twenty-five active series, three of which are presented in this filing: American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund, American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund and American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core Fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each individually a “Fund”). The remaining twenty-two active series are reported in separate filings.

American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (the “Manager”) is a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Investment Managers, Inc. (“RIM”) organized in 1986 to provide business management, advisory, administrative, and asset management consulting services to the Trust and other investors. The Manager is registered as an investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). RIM is, in turn, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Acquisition, Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Topco, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Investment Holdings, LLC (“RIH”). RIH is owned primarily by Kelso Investment Associates VIII, L.P., KEP VI, LLC and Estancia Capital Partners L.P., investment funds affiliated with Kelso & Company, L.P. (“Kelso”) or Estancia Capital Management, LLC (“Estancia”), which are private equity firms.

On July 11, 2023, (i) RIH, RIM and certain of their affiliates, and (ii) the current owners of approximately 93% of RIH (the “Current Ownership Group”) entered into a transaction agreement with certain creditors of RIM (the “Lender Group”) pursuant to which (i) all equity interests in RIH would be cancelled, (ii) new RIH equity interests would be issued to members of the Lender Group, and (iii) the existing credit agreements between RIM and the Lender Group would be terminated and a new credit agreement would be executed (“Transaction”). The Lender Group consists of various institutional investment funds (“New Ownership Group”) that are managed by financial institutions and other investment advisory firms. The address of the New Ownership Group will be 220 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1200, Irving, TX 75039.

Upon the closing of the Transaction, the Manager will be wholly-owned indirectly by the New Ownership Group, rather than the Current Ownership Group. The Transaction is expected to close in the fourth calendar quarter of 2023, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions. The Transaction will result in a change of control of the Manager and the termination of the Fund’s management and investment advisory agreements. The Board has approved a new management agreement with the Manager and a new investment advisory agreement between the Manager and the sub-advisors that would become effective upon the closing of the Transaction. A meeting of the shareholders of the Funds in the American Beacon Funds Complex that were operational as of July 31, 2023, will be called to consider the new management agreement and such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. In advance of the meeting, proxy materials will be sent to those shareholders regarding the new management agreement and any other matters proposed for shareholder approval. There are no anticipated changes in the services provided by the Manager or sub-advisors or in the fee rates charged by the Manager to the Fund.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848); Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform. The guidance is applicable to contracts referencing London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate that is expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The ASU is effective as of March 12, 2020 and generally can be applied through December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848 which updates and clarifies ASU No. 2020-04. The amendments in this ASU defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024. Management expects these ASUs will not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820); Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, which provides clarifying guidance that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management expects the ASU will not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

Class Disclosure

Each Fund has multiple classes of shares designed to meet the needs of different groups of investors; however, not all of the Funds offer all classes. The following table sets forth the differences amongst the classes:

 

Class

  

Eligible Investors

   Minimum Initial
Investments
 
R5 Class    Large institutional investors - sold directly or through intermediary channels.    $ 250,000  
Y Class    Large institutional retirement plan investors - sold directly or through intermediary channels.    $ 100,000  
Investor Class    All investors using intermediary organizations, such as broker-dealers or retirement plan sponsors.    $ 2,500  
A Class    All investors who invest through intermediary organizations, such as broker-dealers or third party administrator. Retail investors who invest directly through a financial intermediary such as a broker, bank, or registered investment advisor which may include a front-end sales charge and a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”).    $ 2,500  
C Class    Retail investors who invest directly through a financial intermediary, such as a broker or through employee directed benefit plans with applicable sales charges which may include CDSC.    $ 1,000  
R6 Class    Large institutional retirement plan investors - sold through retirement plan sponsors.      None  

Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class based on the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of each class are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the respective Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include service, distribution, transfer agent fees, and sub-transfer agent fees that vary amongst the classes as described more fully in Note 2.

Consolidation of Subsidiaries

The Schedules of Investments of the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund are consolidated to include the accounts of the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd. and American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd., respectively, each of which are wholly-owned and controlled subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”) of the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation for the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund.

For Federal tax purposes, taxable income for each Fund and its Subsidiary are calculated separately. The Subsidiaries are classified as controlled foreign corporations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and each Subsidiary’s taxable income is included in the calculation of the applicable Fund’s taxable income. Net losses of the Subsidiaries are not deductible by the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund either in the current period or future periods. The Subsidiaries have a fiscal year end of December 31st for financial statement consolidation purposes and a nonconforming tax year end of November 30th.

Each Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in its Subsidiary, which acts as an investment vehicle in order to effect certain investments consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies. The AHL

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund expect to achieve a significant portion of their exposure to commodities and commodities-related investments through investment in the Subsidiaries. Unlike the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund, the Subsidiaries may invest without limitation in commodities and commodities-related investments.

 

Fund

   Inception Date of
Subsidiary
     Subsidiary Net Assets
at June 30, 2023
     % of Total Assets
of the Fund at
June 30, 2023
 

American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

     August 19, 2014      $ 849,858,122        23.62

American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd.

     December 31, 2018        84,112,418        23.67

CFTC Regulation

On August 13, 2013, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) adopted rules to harmonize conflicting SEC and CFTC disclosure, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for registered investment companies that do not meet an exemption from the definition of commodity pool. The harmonization rules provide that the CFTC will accept the SEC’s disclosure, reporting, and recordkeeping regime as substituted compliance for substantially all of the otherwise applicable CFTC regulations as long as such investment companies meet the applicable SEC requirements.

The Funds are commodity pools, as defined in the regulation of the CFTC and operated by the Manager, a commodity pool operator regulated by the CFTC.

Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies, consistently followed by the Funds in preparation of the financial statements. The Funds are considered investment companies and accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, a part of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

Security Transactions and Investment Income

Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date.

Dividend income, net of foreign taxes, is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities which are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income, net of foreign taxes, is earned from settlement date, recorded on the accrual basis, and adjusted, if necessary, for accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are determined based on specific lot identification.

Distributions to Shareholders

The Funds distribute most or all of their net earnings and realized gains, if any, each taxable year in the form of dividends from net investment income and distributions of realized net capital gains and net gains from foreign currency transactions on an annual basis. The Funds do not have a fixed dividend rate and do not guarantee that they will pay any distributions in any particular period. Dividends to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ in amount and character from net investment income and realized gains recognized for purposes of U.S. GAAP. To the extent necessary to fully distribute capital gains, the Funds may designate earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Allocation of Income, Trust Expenses, Gains, and Losses

Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments of the Funds are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Funds. Expenses directly charged or attributable to a Fund will be paid from the assets of a Fund. Generally, expenses of the Trust will be allocated among and charged to the assets of the Funds on a basis that the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) deems fair and equitable, which may be based on the relative net assets of the Funds or nature of the services performed and relative applicability to the Funds.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimated.

Other

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 Trust. In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnification to the other party or parties against potential costs or liabilities. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated. The Trust has had no prior claims or losses pursuant to any such agreement.

2.  Transactions with Affiliates

Management and Investment Sub-Advisory Agreements

The AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the Manager are parties to a Management Agreement that obligates the Manager to provide the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund with investment advisory and administrative services. As compensation for performing the duties under the Management Agreement, the Manager will receive an annualized management fee based on a percentage of the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund’s average daily net assets that is calculated and accrued daily, equal to 0.35%.

The AHL TargetRisk Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Core Fund (together, the “TargetRisk Funds”), and the Manager are parties to a Management Agreement that obligates the Manager to provide the TargetRisk Funds with investment advisory and administrative services. As compensation for preforming the duties under the Management Agreement, the Manager will receive an annualized management fee based on a percentage of each of the TargetRisk Funds’ average daily net assets that is calculated and accrued daily according to the following schedule:

 

First $5 billion

     0.35

Next $5 billion

     0.325

Next $10 billion

     0.30

Over $20 billion

     0.275

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Manager have entered into Investment Advisory Agreement with AHL Partners LLP (the “Sub-Advisor”), pursuant to which each Fund has agreed to pay an annualized sub-advisory fee that is calculated and accrued daily based on the Funds’ average daily net assets according to the following schedules:

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

All Assets

     1.00

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

First $500 million

     0.55

Next $500 million

     0.50

Next $500 million

     0.45

Over $1.5 billion

     0.40

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

First $500 million

     0.525

Next $500 million

     0.50

Next $500 million

     0.45

Over $1.5 billion

     0.40

The Management and Sub-Advisory Fees paid by the Funds for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

    Effective Fee Rate           Amount of Fees Paid  

Management Fees

    0.35     $ 6,393,177  

Sub-Advisory Fees

    1.00       18,252,373  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

    1.35     $ 24,645,550  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

    Effective Fee Rate           Amount of Fees Paid  

Management Fees

    0.35     $ 710,628  

Sub-Advisory Fees

    0.55       1,135,654  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

    0.90     $ 1,846,282  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

    Effective Fee Rate           Amount of Fees Paid  

Management Fees

    0.35     $ 15,914  

Sub-Advisory Fees

    0.53       24,273  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

    0.88     $ 40,187  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distribution Plans

Separate Distribution Plans (the “Distribution Plans”) have been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act for the A and C Classes of the Funds. Under the Distribution Plans, as compensation for distribution and shareholder servicing assistance, the Manager receives an annual fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A Class and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the C Class. The fee will be payable without regard to whether the amount of the fee is more or less than the actual expenses incurred in a particular month by the Manager for distribution assistance.

Service Plans

The Manager and the Trust entered into Service Plans that obligate the Manager to oversee additional shareholder servicing of the Investor, A, and C Classes of the Funds. As compensation for performing the duties

 

 

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required under the Service Plans, the Manager receives an annualized fee up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A and C Classes and up to 0.375% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class of the Funds.

Sub-Transfer Agent Fees

The Manager has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the R5 and Y Classes of the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing these services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. Certain services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly by the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds, pursuant to Board approval, have agreed to reimburse the Manager for certain non-distribution shareholder services provided by financial intermediaries for the R5 and Y Classes. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to the Manager are subject to a fee limit of up to 0.10% of an intermediary’s average net assets in the R5 and Y Classes on an annual basis. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the sub-transfer agent fees, as reflected in “Transfer agent fees” on the Statements of Operations, were as follows:

 

Fund

   Sub-Transfer Agent Fees  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

   $ 1,319,820  

AHL TargetRisk

     161,831  

AHL TargetRisk Core

     266  

As of June 30, 2023, the Funds owed the Manager the following reimbursement of sub-transfer agent fees, as reflected in “Transfer agent fees payable” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Fund

   Reimbursement Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees
 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

   $ 213,548  

AHL TargetRisk

     23,993  

AHL TargetRisk Core

     -  

Interfund Credit Facility

Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Funds, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with the Manager, may participate in a credit facility whereby each fund, under certain conditions, is permitted to lend money directly to and borrow directly from other participating funds for temporary purposes. The interfund credit facility is advantageous to the funds because it provides added liquidity and eliminates the need to maintain higher cash balances to meet redemptions. This situation could arise when shareholder redemptions exceed anticipated volumes and certain funds have insufficient cash on hand to satisfy such redemptions or when sales of securities do not settle as expected, resulting in a cash shortfall for a fund. When a fund liquidates portfolio securities to meet redemption requests, they often do not receive payment in settlement for up to two days (or longer for certain foreign transactions). Redemption requests normally are satisfied on the next business day. The credit facility provides a source of immediate, short-term liquidity pending settlement of the sale of portfolio securities. The credit facility is administered by a credit facility team consisting of professionals from the Manager’s asset management, compliance, and accounting areas who report the activities of the credit facility to the Board. During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Funds did not utilize the credit facility.

Expense Reimbursement Plan

The Manager contractually agreed to reduce fees and/or reimburse expenses for the classes of the Funds, through April 30, 2024, to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding taxes, interest, brokerage

 

 

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commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, securities lending fees, expenses associated with securities sold short, litigation, and other extraordinary expenses) exceed the Funds’ expense cap. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Manager waived and/or reimbursed expenses as follows:

 

        Expense Cap                 Expiration of
Reimbursed
Expenses
 

Fund

  Class   1/1/2023 –
4/30/2023
    5/1/2023 –
6/30/2023
    Reimbursed
Expenses
    (Recouped)
Expenses
 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  R5     1.54     N/A     $ 24,255 **    $ -       2026  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  Y     N/A       N/A       97,733 **      -       2026  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  Investor     1.92     N/A       2,219 **      -        2026  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  A     N/A       N/A       7,209 **      -       2026  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  C     N/A       N/A       1,273 **      -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk

  R5     1.04     1.04     28,021 **      -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk

  Y     N/A       N/A       6,298 **      -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk

  Investor     N/A       N/A       189 **      -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk

  A     N/A       N/A       67 **      -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk

  C     N/A       N/A       211 **      -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk Core

  Y     1.09     1.00   $ 4,167     $ (7 )*      2026  

AHL TargetRisk Core

  A     1.39     1.25     807       -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk Core

  C     2.14     2.00     741       -       2026  

AHL TargetRisk Core

  R6     0.99     0.99     78,368       -       2026  

 

  *

These amounts represent Recouped Expenses from prior fiscal years and is reflected in Total Expenses on the Statements of Operations.

  **

Amounts include voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd., subsidiary of American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd., subsidiary of American Beacon AHL TargertRisk Fund.

Of the above amounts, $916,839 and $19,858 was disclosed as a Receivable for expense reimbursement on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 2023 for the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and AHL TargetRisk Core Fund, respectively and $71,580 was disclosed as a Payable for expense recoupment on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 2023 for the AHL TargetRisk Fund.

The Funds have adopted an Expense Reimbursement Plan whereby the Manager may seek repayment of such contractual and voluntary fee reductions and expense reimbursements. Under the policy, the Manager can be reimbursed by the Funds for any contractual or voluntary fee reductions or expense reimbursements if reimbursement to the Manager (a) occurs within three years from the date of the Manager’s waiver/reimbursement and (b) does not cause the Funds’ annual operating expenses to exceed the lesser of the contractual percentage limit in effect at the time of the waiver/reimbursement or time of recoupment. The reimbursed expenses listed above will expire in 2026. The Funds did not record a liability for potential reimbursements due to the current assessment that reimbursements are uncertain. The carryover of excess expenses potentially reimbursable to the Manager, but not recorded as a liability are as follows:

 

Fund

   Recouped
Expenses
     Excess Expense
Carryover
     Expired Expense
Carryover
     Expiration of
Reimbursed
Expenses
 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

   $ -      $ 71,901      $ 70,057        2023  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

     -        160,764        -        2024  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

     -        276,767        -        2025  

AHL TargetRisk

     -        31,186        8,713        2023  

AHL TargetRisk

     -        41,004        -        2024  

AHL TargetRisk

     -        57,174        -        2025  

AHL TargetRisk Core

     -        308,326        -        2024  

AHL TargetRisk Core

     7        151,968        -        2025  

 

 

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Concentration of Ownership

From time to time, the Funds may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of accounts that represent a significant ownership of more than 5% of the Funds’ outstanding shares could have a material impact on the Funds. As of June 30, 2023, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, one account in the Fund has been identified as representing an affiliated significant ownership of approximately 46% for the AHL TargetRisk Core Fund.

Sales Commissions

The Funds’ Distributor, Resolute Investment Distributors, Inc. (“RID” or “Distributor”), may receive a portion of A Class sales charges from broker dealers which may be used to offset distribution related expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2023, RID collected $9,926 and $392 for AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and AHL TargetRisk Fund, respectively, from the sale of A Class Shares. There were no Class A sales charges collected for AHL TargetRisk Core Fund.

A CDSC of 0.50% will be deducted with respect to A Class Shares on certain purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed in whole or part within 18 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Funds’ Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 0.50% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the A Class Shares redeemed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no CDSC fees collected for the Class A Shares of the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund, AHL TargetRisk Fund and AHL TargetRisk Core Fund.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to C Class Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Funds’ Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the C Class Shares redeemed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no CDSC fees collected for the Class C Shares of the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund, AHL TargetRisk Fund and AHL TargetRisk Core Fund.

Trustee Fees and Expenses

As compensation for their service to the American Beacon Funds Complex, including the Trust (collectively, the “Trusts”), each Trustee is compensated from the Trusts as follows: (1) an annual retainer of $130,000; (2) meeting attendance fee (for attendance in-person or via teleconference) of (a) $12,000 for in person attendance, or $5,000 for telephonic attendance, by Board members for each regularly scheduled or special Board meeting, (b) $2,500 for attendance by Committee members at meetings of the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Investment Committee, (c) $1,000 for attendance by Committee members at meetings of the Nominating and Governance Committee; and (d) $2,500 for attendance by Board members for each special telephonic Board meeting; and (3) reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in attending Board meetings, Committee meetings, and relevant educational seminars. For this purpose, the Board considers attendance at regular meetings held by video conference to constitute in-person attendance at a Board meeting. The Trustees also may be compensated for attendance at special Board and/or Committee meetings from time to time. For her service as Board Chair, Ms. Cline receives an additional annual retainer of $50,000. Although she attends several committee meetings at each quarterly Board meeting, she receives only a single $2,500 fee each quarter for her attendance at those meetings. The chairpersons of the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Investment Committee each receive an additional annual retainer of $25,000 and the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee receives an additional annual retainer of $10,000.

3.  Security Valuation and Fair Value Measurements

The price of each Fund’s shares is based on its net asset value (“NAV”) per share. Each Fund’s NAV is computed by adding total assets, subtracting all the Fund’s liabilities, and dividing the result by the total number of shares outstanding.

 

 

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The NAV of each class of a Fund’s shares is determined based on a pro rata allocation of a Fund’s investment income, expenses and total capital gains and losses. A Fund’s NAV per share is determined each business day as of the regular close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE” or “Exchange”), which is typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (“ET”). However, if trading on the NYSE closes at a time other than 4:00 p.m. ET, a Fund’s NAV per share typically would still be determined as of the regular close of trading on the NYSE. The Funds do not price their shares on days that the NYSE is closed. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when a Fund is not open for business, which may result in the value of a Fund’s portfolio investments being affected at a time when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Equity securities, including shares of closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), are valued at the last sale price or official closing price taken from the primary exchange in which each security trades. Investments in other mutual funds are valued at the closing NAV per share on the day of valuation. Debt securities are valued at bid quotes from broker/dealers or evaluated bid prices from pricing services, who may consider a number of inputs and factors, such as prices of comparable securities, yield curves, spreads, credit ratings, coupon rates, maturity, default rates, and underlying collateral. Futures are valued based on their daily settlement prices. Exchange-traded and over-the-counter (“OTC”) options are valued at the last sale price. Options with no last sale for the day are priced at mid quote. Swaps are valued at evaluated mid prices from pricing services.

The valuation of securities traded on foreign markets and certain fixed-income securities will generally be based on prices determined as of the earlier closing time of the markets on which they primarily trade unless a significant event has occurred. When a Fund holds securities or other assets that are denominated in a foreign currency, a Fund will normally use the currency exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m. ET.

Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act (the “Valuation Rule”) establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the Investment Company Act, including related oversight and reporting requirements. The Valuation Rule also defines when market quotations are “readily available,” which is the threshold for determining whether a Fund must fair value a security. Among other things, the Valuation Rule permits the Board to designate the Manager as “valuation designee” to perform the Fund’s fair value determinations subject to board oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to ensure that the Board receives the information it needs to oversee the Manager’s fair value determinations. Effective September 8, 2022, the Board has designated the Manager as valuation designee to perform fair value functions in accordance with the requirements of the Valuation Rule. Prior to September 8, 2022, fair value determinations were made pursuant to methodologies approved by the Board.

Securities may be valued at fair value, as determined in good faith and pursuant to the Manager’s procedures approved by the Board, under certain limited circumstances. For example, fair value pricing will be used for fixed-income securities and when market quotations are not readily available or reliable, as determined by the Manager, such as when (i) trading for a security is restricted or stopped; (ii) a security’s trading market is closed (other than customary closings); or (iii) a security has been de-listed from a national exchange. A security with limited market liquidity may require fair value pricing if the Manager determines that the available price does not reflect the security’s true market value. In addition, if a significant event that the Manager determines to affect the value of one or more securities held by a Fund occurs after the close of a related exchange but before the determination of a Fund’s NAV, fair value pricing may be used on the affected security or securities. Securities of small-capitalization companies are also more likely to require a fair value determination using these procedures because they are more thinly traded and less liquid than the securities of larger-capitalization companies. The Funds may fair value securities as a result of significant events occurring after the close of the foreign markets in which a Fund invests as described below. In addition, the Funds may invest in illiquid securities requiring these procedures.

A Fund may use fair value pricing for securities primarily traded in non-U.S. markets because most foreign markets close well before a Fund’s pricing time of 4:00 p.m. ET. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim and may materially affect the value of those securities. If the Manager determines that the last quoted prices of

 

 

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non-U.S. securities will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all a Fund’s portfolio securities, the Manager can adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of the close of the Exchange. In deciding whether it is necessary to adjust closing prices to reflect fair value, the Manager reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. These securities are fair valued using a pricing service, using methods approved by the Manager, that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to intraday trading in the U.S. markets, based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators such as prices of relevant American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and futures contracts. The Manager’s Valuation Committee may also fair value securities in other situations, such as when a particular foreign market is closed but a Fund is open. A Fund uses outside pricing services to provide closing prices and information to evaluate and/or adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its security valuation process, the Valuation Committee routinely compares closing prices, the next day’s opening prices in the same markets and adjusted prices.

Attempts to determine the fair value of securities introduce an element of subjectivity to the pricing of securities. As a result, the price of a security determined through fair valuation techniques may differ from the price quoted or published by other sources and may not accurately reflect the market value of the security when trading resumes. If a reliable market quotation becomes available for a security formerly valued through fair valuation techniques, the Manager compares the new market quotation to the fair value price to evaluate the effectiveness of a Fund’s fair valuation procedures. If any significant discrepancies are found, the Manager may adjust Manager’s fair valuation procedures for a Fund.

Valuation Inputs

Various inputs may be used to determine the fair value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

Level 1   -   Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2   -   Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
Level 3   -   Prices determined using other significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect a Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

Level 1 and Level 2 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value

Common stocks, ETFs, preferred securities, and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts or options that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the Exchange. These securities are valued using pricing service providers that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Fixed-income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. Treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities, and non-U.S. bonds are normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The service providers’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default

 

 

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rates, and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Fixed-income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked-to-market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date and are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities (“ABS”) are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. These securities are also normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker-dealer quotations or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows, and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and incorporates deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage-related and ABS that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

With respect to a Fund’s investments that do not have readily available market quotations, the Board has designated the Adviser as its valuation designee to perform fair valuations pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act (the “Valuation Designee”). If market prices are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, the Valuation Designee will use the fair value of the security or other instrument as determined in good faith under policies and procedures established by and under the supervision of the Board (“Valuation Procedures”). Market prices are considered not readily available where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information or broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the NYSE Close, that materially affect the values of a Fund’s portfolio holdings or assets. In addition, market prices are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities or other instruments trade do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. Fair value pricing is subjective in nature and the use of fair value pricing by the Valuation Designee may cause the NAV of a Fund’s shares to differ significantly from the NAV that would have been calculated using market prices at the close of the exchange on which a portfolio holding is primarily traded. There can be no assurance that a Fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if a Fund were to sell the investment at approximately the time at which a Fund determines its NAV.

Investments in registered open-end investment management companies will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

OTC financial derivative instruments, such as forward foreign currency contracts derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of broker dealer quotations or pricing service providers. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the fair value of the financial derivative contracts can be estimated by a pricing service provider using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, curves, dividends, and exchange rates. Financial derivatives that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

4.  Securities and Other Investments

Commodity Instruments

Exposure to physical commodities may subject the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of such investments may be affected by overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as supply and demand, drought, floods, weather, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. Their value may also respond to investor perception of instability in the national or international economy, whether or not justified by the facts. However, these investments may help to moderate fluctuations in the value of a Fund’s other holdings, because these investments may not correlate with investments in traditional securities. Economic and other events (whether real

 

 

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or perceived) can reduce the demand for commodities, which may reduce market prices and cause the value of a Fund’s shares to fall. No active trading market may exist for certain commodities investments, which may impair the ability of the Fund to sell or realize the full value of such investments in the event of the need to liquidate such investments. Certain commodities are subject to limited pricing flexibility because of supply and demand factors. Others are subject to broad price fluctuations as a result of the volatility of the prices for certain raw materials and the instability of supplies of other materials. These additional variables may create additional investment risks and result in greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. Because physical commodities do not generate investment income, the return on such investments will be derived solely from the appreciation or depreciation on such investments. Certain types of commodities instruments (such as commodity-linked swaps and commodity-linked structured notes) are subject to the risk that the counterparty to the instrument will not perform or will be unable to perform in accordance with the terms of the instrument.

Fixed Income Investments

The Funds’ exposure to fixed-income instruments may include:

 

   

Emerging Markets Debt. The Funds may invest a significant portion of their assets in a particular geographic region or country, including emerging markets. The Funds may consider a country to be an emerging market country based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, if the country is classified as an emerging or developing economy by any supranational organization such as the World Bank, International Finance Corporation or the United Nations, or related entities, or if the country is considered an emerging market country for purposes of constructing emerging market indices.

 

   

High-Yield Bonds. High-yield, non-investment grade bonds (also known as “junk bonds”) are low-quality, high-risk corporate bonds that generally offer a high level of current income. These bonds are considered speculative by rating organizations. For example, Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch, Inc. rate them below Baa 3 and BBB-, respectively. High-yield bonds are often issued as a result of corporate restructurings, such as leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, or other similar events. They may also be issued by smaller, less creditworthy companies or by highly leveraged firms, which are generally less able to make scheduled payments of interest and principal than more financially stable firms. Because of their low credit quality, high-yield bonds must pay higher interest to compensate investors for the substantial credit risk they assume. Lower-rated securities are subject to certain risks that may not be present with investments in higher-grade securities. Investors should consider carefully their ability to assume the risks associated with lower-rated securities before investing in the Fund. The lower rating of certain high yielding corporate income securities reflects a greater possibility that the financial condition of the issuer or adverse changes in general economic conditions may impair the ability of the issuer to pay income and principal. Changes by rating agencies in their ratings of a fixed income security also may affect the value of these investments. However, allocating investments in the Fund among securities of different issuers should reduce the risks of owning any such securities separately. The prices of these high yielding securities tend to be less sensitive to interest rate changes than higher-rated investments, but more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments. During economic downturns, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress that adversely affects their ability to service principal and interest payment obligations, to meet projected business goals or to obtain additional financing, and the markets for their securities may be more volatile. If an issuer defaults, a Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery. Additionally, accruals of interest income for a Fund may have to be adjusted in the event of default. In the event of an issuer’s default, a Fund may write off prior income accruals for that issuer, resulting in a reduction in the Fund’s current dividend payment. Frequently, the higher yields of high-yielding securities may not reflect the value of the income stream that holders of such securities may expect, but rather the risk that such securities may lose a substantial portion of their value as a result of their issuer’s financial restructuring or default. Additionally, an economic downturn or an increase in interest rates could have a negative effect on the high-yield securities market and on the market value of the high-yield securities held by a Fund, as well as on the ability of the issuers of such securities to repay principal and interest on their borrowings.

 

 

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Inflation Index Linked Securities. Inflation-indexed securities, also known as inflation-protected securities, are fixed income instruments structured such that their interest and principal payments are adjusted to keep up with inflation. In periods of deflation when the inflation rate is declining, the principal value of an inflation-indexed security will be adjusted downward. This will result in a decrease in the interest payments.

 

   

Investment Grade Securities. Investment grade securities that the Funds may purchase, either as part of its principal investment strategy or to implement a temporary defensive policy, include securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, as well as securities rated in one of the four highest rating categories by a rating organization rating that security (such as S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or Fitch, Inc.) or comparably rated by the sub-advisor if unrated by a rating organization. The Funds, at the discretion of the sub-advisor, may retain a security that has been downgraded below the initial investment criteria.

 

   

Sovereign Debt. Sovereign debt securities are typically issued or guaranteed by national governments in order to finance the issuing country’s growth and/or budget. Investing in foreign sovereign debt securities will expose funds investing in such securities to the direct or indirect consequences of political, social or economic changes in the countries that issue the debt securities.

 

   

U.S. Government Securities. U.S. Government securities may include U.S. Treasury securities or debt obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises.

Illiquid and Restricted Securities

Generally, an illiquid asset is an asset that the Funds reasonably expect cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment, as determined pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the Act or as otherwise permitted or required by SEC rules and interpretations. Historically, illiquid securities have included securities that have not been registered under the Securities Act, securities that are otherwise not readily marketable, and repurchase agreements having a remaining maturity of longer than seven calendar days. Securities that have not been registered under the Securities Act are referred to as private placements or restricted securities and are purchased directly from the issuer or in the secondary market. These securities may be sold only in a privately negotiated transaction or pursuant to an exemption from registration. A large institutional market exists for certain securities that are not registered under the Securities Act, including repurchase agreements, commercial paper, foreign securities, municipal securities and corporate bonds and notes. Institutional investors depend on an efficient institutional market in which the unregistered security can be readily resold or on an issuer’s ability to honor a demand for repayment. However, the fact that there are contractual or legal restrictions on resale of such investments to the general public or to certain institutions may not be indicative of their liquidity.

Limitations on resale may have an adverse effect on the marketability of portfolio securities, and a Fund might be unable to dispose of restricted or other illiquid securities promptly or at reasonable prices and might thereby experience difficulty satisfying redemptions within seven calendar days. In addition, a Fund may get only limited information about an issuer, so it may be less able to predict a loss. A Fund also might have to register such restricted securities in order to dispose of them resulting in additional expense and delay. Adverse market conditions could impede such a public offering of securities.

In recognition of the increased size and liquidity of the institutional market for unregistered securities and the importance of institutional investors in the formation of capital, the SEC adopted Rule 144A under the Securities Act. Rule 144A is designed to facilitate efficient trading among institutional investors by permitting the sale of certain unregistered securities to qualified institutional buyers. To the extent privately placed securities held by a Fund qualify under Rule 144A and an institutional market develops for those securities, a Fund likely will be able to dispose of the securities without registering them under the Securities Act. To the extent that institutional buyers become, for a time, uninterested in purchasing these securities, investing in Rule 144A

 

 

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securities could increase the level of a Fund’s illiquidity. The Manager or the Sub-Advisor, as applicable, may determine that certain securities qualified for trading under Rule 144A are liquid. Regulation S under the Securities Act permits the sale abroad of securities that are not registered for sale in the United States and includes a provision for U.S. investors, such as a Fund, to purchase such unregistered securities if certain conditions are met.

Securities sold in private placement offerings made in reliance on the “private placement” exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and resold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act (“Section 4(a)(2) securities”) are restricted as to disposition under the federal securities laws, and generally are sold to institutional investors, such as a Fund, that agree they are purchasing the securities for investment and not with an intention to distribute to the public. Any resale by the purchaser must be pursuant to an exempt transaction and may be accomplished in accordance with Rule 144A. Section 4(a)(2) securities normally are resold to other institutional investors through or with the assistance of the issuer or dealers that make a market in the Section 4(a)(2) securities, thus providing liquidity.

Restricted securities outstanding during the period ended June 30, 2023 are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedules of Investments.

Other Investment Company Securities and Other Exchange-Traded Products

The Funds may invest in shares of other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, unit investment trusts, and other investment companies of the Trust. The Funds may invest in securities of an investment company advised by the Manager or the Sub-Advisor. Investments in the securities of other investment companies may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. By investing in another investment company, the Funds become a shareholder of that investment company. As a result, the Funds’ shareholders indirectly will bear the Funds’ proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by shareholders of the other investment company, in addition to the fees and expenses the Funds’ shareholders directly bear in connection with the Funds’ own operations. These other fees and expenses are reflected as Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and are included in the Fees and Expenses Table for the Funds in their Prospectus, if applicable. Investments in other investment companies may involve the payment of substantial premiums above the value of such issuer’s portfolio securities.

The Funds can invest free cash balances in registered open-end investment companies regulated as money market funds under the Act, to provide liquidity or for defensive purposes. The Funds could invest in money market funds rather than purchasing individual short-term investments. If the Funds invests in money market funds, shareholders will bear their proportionate share of the expenses, including for example, advisory and administrative fees, of the money market funds in which the Funds invest, including advisory fees charged by the Manager to any applicable money market funds advised by the Manager.

U.S. Treasury Obligations

U.S. Treasury obligations include bills (initial maturities of one year or less), notes (initial maturities between two and ten years), and bonds (initial maturities over ten years) issued by the U.S. Treasury, Separately Traded Registered Interest and Principal component parts of such obligations (known as “STRIPS”) and inflation-indexed securities. The prices of these securities (like all debt securities) change between issuance and maturity in response to fluctuating market interest rates. U.S. Treasury obligations are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk.

5.  Financial Derivative Instruments

The Funds may utilize derivative instruments to enhance return, hedge risk, gain efficient exposure to an asset class or to manage liquidity.

 

 

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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The Funds may have exposure to foreign currencies for investment or hedging purposes by purchasing or selling forward currency exchange contracts in non-U.S. currencies and by purchasing securities denominated in non-U.S. currencies. Foreign currencies may decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar and affect the Funds’ investments in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies. Not all forward contracts require a counterparty to post collateral, which may expose the Funds to greater losses in the event of a default by a counterparty.

Forward contracts are two-party contracts pursuant to which one party agrees to pay the counterparty a fixed price for an agreed upon amount of commodities or securities, or the cash value of commodities, securities or a securities index, at an agreed upon future date. A forward currency contract is an obligation to buy or sell a specific currency at a future date, which may be any fixed number of days from the date of the contract agreed upon by the parties, at a price set at the time of the contract. An NDF is a forward contract where there is no physical settlement of the two currencies at maturity. Rather, on the contract settlement date, a net cash settlement will be made by one party to the other based on the difference between the contracted forward rate and the prevailing spot rate, on an agreed notional amount. Not all forward contracts require a counterparty to post collateral, which may expose the Fund to greater losses in the event of a default by a counterparty.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Funds entered into forward foreign currency contracts primarily for taking exposure to foreign currencies or hedging foreign currency fluctuations.

The Funds’ forward foreign currency contract notional dollar values outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of forward foreign currency contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by the amounts bought and sold in USD at each quarter end.

 

Average Forward Foreign Currency Notional Amounts Outstanding

Period Ended June 30, 2023

 

Fund

  Purchased Contracts           Sold Contracts  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  $ 1,196,650,401       $ 1,173,222,042  

AHL TargetRisk

    8,682,395         52,554,848  

AHL TargetRisk Core

    61,861         177,438  

Futures Contracts

A futures contract is a contract to purchase or sell a particular security, or the cash value of an asset, such as securities, indices, or currencies, at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made. Under many such contracts, no delivery of the actual underlying asset is required. Rather, upon the expiration of the contract, settlement is made by exchanging cash in an amount equal to the difference between the contract price and the closing price of the asset (e.g., a security or an index) at expiration, net of the initial and variation margin that was previously paid. A Treasury futures contract is a contract for the future delivery of a U.S. Treasury security. An equity index futures contract is based on the value of an underlying index. A Fund may, from time to time, use futures positions to equitize cash and expose its portfolio to changes in securities prices or index prices. This can magnify gains and losses in a Fund. A Fund also may have to sell assets at inopportune times to satisfy its settlement or collateral obligations. The risks associated with the use of futures contracts also include that there may be an imperfect correlation between the changes in market value of the futures contracts and the assets underlying such contracts and that there may not be a liquid secondary market for a futures contract.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Funds entered into futures contracts primarily for investing and/or hedging purposes.

 

 

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The Funds’ average futures contracts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of futures contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by contracts outstanding at each quarter end.

 

Average Futures Contracts Outstanding

 

Fund

  Period Ended June 30, 2023  

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

    86,234  

AHL TargetRisk

    3,725  

AHL TargetRisk Core

    72  

Swap Agreements

A swap is a transaction in which a Fund and a counterparty agree to pay or receive payments at specified dates based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates (e.g., interest rates in the case of interest rate swaps) or the performance of specified securities or indices based on a specified amount (the “notional” amount). Nearly any type of derivative, including forward contracts, can be structured as a swap.

Swap agreements can be structured to provide exposure to a variety of different types of investments or market factors. For example, in an interest rate swap, fixed-rate payments may be exchanged for floating rate payments; in a currency swap, U.S. dollar-denominated payments may be exchanged for payments denominated in a foreign currency; and in a total return swap, payments tied to the investment return on a particular asset, group of assets or index may be exchanged for payments that are effectively equivalent to interest payments or for payments tied to the return on another asset, group of assets, or index. Swaps may have a leverage component, and adverse changes in the value or level of the underlying asset, reference rate or index can result in gains or losses that are substantially greater than the amount invested in the swap itself.

Some swaps currently are, and more in the future will be, centrally cleared. Swaps that are centrally-cleared are exposed to the creditworthiness of the clearing organizations (and, consequently, that of their members—generally, banks and broker-dealers) involved in the transaction. For example, an investor could lose margin payments it has deposited with the clearing organization as well as the net amount of gains not yet paid by the clearing organization if it breaches its agreement with the investor or becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy. In the event of bankruptcy of the clearing organization, the investor may be able to recover only a portion of the net amount of gains on its transactions and of the margin owed to it, potentially resulting in losses to the investor.

Swaps that are not centrally cleared, involve the risk that a loss may be sustained as a result of the insolvency or bankruptcy of the counterparty or the failure of the counterparty to make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of the agreement. To mitigate this risk, a Fund will only enter into swap agreements with counterparties considered by a sub-advisor to present minimum risk of default and a Fund normally obtains collateral to secure its exposure. Changing conditions in a particular market area, whether or not directly related to the referenced assets that underlie the swap agreement, may have an adverse impact on the creditworthiness of a counterparty.

The centrally cleared and OTC swap agreements into which a Fund enters normally provide for the obligations of a Fund and its counterparty in the event of a default or other early termination to be determined on a net basis. Similarly, periodic payments on a swap transaction that are due by each party on the same day normally are netted. To the extent that a swap agreement is subject to netting, a Fund’s cover and asset segregation responsibilities will normally be with respect to the net amount owed by a Fund. However, a Fund may be required to segregate liquid assets equal to the full notional amount of certain swaps, such as written credit default swaps on physically settled forwards or written options. The amount that a Fund must segregate may be reduced by the value of any collateral that it has pledged to secure its own obligations under the swap.

 

 

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Credit Default Swap Agreements

Credit default swap agreements involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event for the referenced entity, obligation or index. As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, a Fund will generally receive from the buyer of protection a fixed rate of periodic premiums throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, a Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, a Fund would be subject to investment exposure up to the notional amount of the swap.

If a Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, a Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. If a Fund is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, a Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. Recovery values are estimated by market makers considering either industry standard recovery rates or entity specific factors and considerations until a credit event occurs. If a credit event has occurred, the recovery value is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the settlement value.

Credit default swap agreements on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event. If a credit event occurs and cash settlement is not elected, a variety of other deliverable obligations may be delivered in lieu of the specific referenced obligation. The ability to deliver other obligations may result in a cheapest-to-deliver option (the buyer of protection’s right to choose the deliverable obligation with the lowest value following a credit event). A Fund may use credit default swaps on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where a Fund owns or has exposure to the referenced obligation) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default.

Credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event. Unlike credit default swaps on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues, deliverable obligations in most instances would be limited to the specific referenced obligation as performance for asset-backed securities can vary across deals. Prepayments, principal paydowns, and other writedown or loss events on the underlying mortgage loans will reduce the outstanding principal balance of the referenced obligation. These reductions may be temporary or permanent as defined under the terms of the swap agreement and the notional amount for the swap agreement will be adjusted by corresponding amounts. A Fund may use credit default swaps on asset-backed securities to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the referenced obligation that a Fund owns or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular referenced obligation’s default that a Fund does not own.

Credit default swap agreements on credit indices involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising the credit index. A credit index is a basket of credit instruments or exposures designed to be representative of some part of the credit market as a

 

 

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whole. These indices are made up of reference credits that are judged by a poll of dealers to be the most liquid entities in the credit default swap market based on the sector of the index. Components of the indices may include, but are not limited to, investment grade securities, high yield securities, asset-backed securities, emerging markets, and/or various credit ratings within each sector. Credit indices are traded using credit default swaps with standardized terms including a fixed spread and standard maturity dates. An index credit default swap references all the names in the index, and if there is a default, the credit event is settled based on that name’s weight in the index. The composition of the indices changes periodically, usually every six months, and for most indices, each name has an equal weight in the index. A Fund may use credit default swaps on credit indices to hedge a portfolio of credit default swaps or bonds, which is less expensive than it would be to buy many credit default swaps to achieve a similar effect. Credit default swaps on indices are benchmarks for protecting investors owning bonds against default, and traders use them to speculate on changes in credit quality.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent a market participant view of the likelihood or risk of default for the underlying referenced security to credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. For credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities and credit indices, the quoted market prices and resulting values serve as the indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that a Fund as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreement outstanding as of June 30, 2023, for which a Fund is the seller of protection is disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by a Fund for the same referenced entity or entities.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the AHL TargetRisk Fund entered into credit default swaps primarily for return enhancement and hedging.

The Fund’s credit default swap contract notional amounts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet the strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of credit default swap contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, the volume is measure by the notional amounts outstanding at each quarter end.

 

Average Credit Default Swap Notional Amounts Outstanding

 

Fund

  Period Ended June 30, 2023  

AHL TargetRisk

    262,350,000  

Total Return Swap Agreements

The AHL TargetRisk Fund may enter into total return swaps in order to take a “long” or “short” position with respect to an underlying referenced asset. The Fund is subject to market price volatility of the underlying referenced asset. A total return swap involves commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market linked return based on a notional amount. To the extent that the total return of the security, group of securities or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest obligation, the Fund will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.

 

 

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The Fund’s total return swap contracts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of total return swap contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by notional amounts outstanding at each quarter end:

 

Average Total Return Swap Notional Amounts Outstanding

 

Fund

  Period Ended June 30, 2023  

AHL TargetRisk

    54,688,013  

The following is a summary of the fair valuations of the Funds’ derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure(1):

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Fair values of financial instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Assets:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Unrealized appreciation of forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ 41,723,123         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 41,723,123
Receivable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2)       -           38,755,402           26,150,396           48,605,569           26,922,635           140,434,002

Liabilities:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Unrealized depreciation of forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ (20,380,152 )         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ (20,380,152 )
Payable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2)       -           (2,048,525 )           (20,429,152 )           (1,367,466 )           (8,260,801 )           (32,105,944 )
                                           
The effect of financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Realized gain (loss) from derivatives
recognized as a result of operations

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ (662,188 )         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ (662,188 )
Futures contracts       -           (42,098,062 )           (87,622,491 )           (47,458,391 )           (14,853,075 )           (192,032,019 )

Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) of
derivatives recognized as a result
from operations:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ 32,980,669         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 32,980,669
Futures contracts       -           39,713,764           (1,196,271 )           12,438,299           28,218,602           79,174,394

 

 

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AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

Fair values of financial instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Assets:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Unrealized appreciation of forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ 156,745         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 156,745
Receivable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2)       -           -           -           427,953           4,908,662           5,336,615
Unrealized appreciation from swap agreements       1,932,303           -           -           -           404,329           2,336,632

Liabilities:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Unrealized depreciation of forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ (493,377 )         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ (493,377 )
Payable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2)       -           -           -           (1,356,026 )           (368,851 )           (1,724,877 )
                                           
The effect of financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Realized gain (loss) from derivatives
recognized as a result of operations

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ 116,633         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 116,633
Futures contracts       -           -           -           (3,834,351 )           15,099,864           11,265,513
Swap agreements       3,816,738           -           -           -           (12,992,105 )           (9,175,367 )

Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) of
derivatives recognized as a result
from operations:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ (96,012 )         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ (96,012 )
Futures contracts       -           -           -           4,817,738           9,227,944           14,045,682
Swap agreements       2,081,791           -           -           -           3,632,393           5,714,184

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

The effect of financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Realized gain (loss) from derivatives
recognized as a result of operations

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ 4,162         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 4,162
Futures contracts       -           -           -           (124,217 )           543,724           419,507

Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation) of
derivatives recognized as a result
from operations:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Forward foreign currency contracts     $ -         $ 2,772         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 2,772
Futures contracts       -           -           -           229,994           146,386           376,380

(1) See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

(2) Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments footnotes. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

 

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Master Agreements

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) with counterparties govern transactions in OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Funds and those counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements contain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. Since different types of forward and OTC financial derivative transactions have different mechanics and are sometimes traded out of different legal entities of a particular counterparty organization, each type of transaction may be covered by a different Master Agreement, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty.

As the ISDA Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow a Fund to net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single agreement with a counterparty.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as delayed delivery or sale-buyback financing transactions by and between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Funds are parties to enforceable master netting agreements between brokers and counterparties which provide for the right to offset under certain circumstances. The Funds employ multiple money managers and counterparties and have elected not to offset qualifying financial and derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as such all financial and derivative instruments are presented on a gross basis. The impacts of netting arrangements that provide the right to offset are detailed below, if applicable. The net amount represents the net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing agreements such as repurchase agreements can only be netted across transactions governed by the same Master Agreement with the same legal entity. All amounts reported below represent the balance as of the report date, June 30, 2023.

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Offsetting of Financial and Derivative Assets as of June 30, 2023:

 

 

  Assets           Liabilities  
Futures Contracts(1)(2)   $ 140,434,002       $ 32,105,944  
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts     41,723,123         20,380,152  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities   $ 182,157,125       $ 52,486,096  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)   $ (140,434,002     $ (32,105,944
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA   $ 41,723,123       $ 20,380,152  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Financial Assets, Derivatives, and Collateral Received/(Pledged) by Counterparty as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in
the Statements of
Assets and  Liabilities
          Derivatives
Available for
Offset
          Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
             

Counterparty

              Non-Cash  Collateral
Pledged(2)
          Cash Collateral
Pledged(2)
          Net Amount  

Citibank, N.A.

  $ 3,223,819       $ (1,695,607     $ -       $ -       $ 1,528,212  

HSBC Bank (USA)

    37,379,576         (18,469,794       -         -         18,909,782  

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

    1,119,728         (214,751       -         -         904,977  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $ 41,723,123       $ (20,380,152     $ -       $ -       $ 21,342,971  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
                 
    Gross Amounts of
Liabilities Presented in
the Statements of
Assets and  Liabilities
          Derivatives
Available for
Offset
          Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
             

Counterparty

              Non-Cash  Collateral
Received(2)
          Cash Collateral
Received(2)
          Net Amount  

Citibank, N.A.

  $ 1,695,607       $ (1,695,607     $ -       $ -       $ -  

HSBC Bank (USA)

    18,469,794         (18,469,794       -         -         -  

Royal Bank of Scotland PLC

    214,751         (214,751       -         -         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $ 20,380,152       $ (20,380,152     $ -       $ -       $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

Offsetting of Financial and Derivative Assets as of June 30, 2023:      

 

  Assets           Liabilities  
Futures Contracts(1)(2)   $ 5,336,615       $ 1,724,877  
Swap Agreement - Centrally cleared(2)     1,932,303         -  
Swap Agreement - OTC     404,329         -  
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts     156,745         493,377  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities   $ 7,829,992       $ 2,218,254  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)   $ 7,268,918       $ 1,724,877  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA   $ 561,074       $ 493,377  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Financial Assets, Derivatives, and Collateral Received/(Pledged) by Counterparty as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in

the Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
          Derivatives
Available for
Offset
          Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
             

Counterparty

              Non-Cash  Collateral
Pledged(2)
          Cash Collateral
Pledged(2)
          Net Amount  

JPMorgan Securities LLC

  $ 404,329       $ -       $ -       $ -       $ 404,329  

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

    156,745         (156,745       -         -         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
  $ 561,074       $ (156,745     $ -       $ -       $ 404,329  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
    Gross Amounts of
Liabilities Presented

in the Statements of
Assets and Liabilities
          Derivatives
Available for
Offset
          Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
             

Counterparty

              Non-Cash  Collateral
Received(2)
          Cash Collateral
Received(2)
          Net Amount  

State Street Bank & Trust Co.

  $ 493,377       $ (156,745     $ -       $ (336,632     $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

  $ 493,377       $ (156,745     $ -       $ (336,632     $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

(1) Includes cumulative appreciation or (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments footnotes. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

(2) The securities presented here within are not subject to master netting agreements. As such, this is disclosed for informational purposes only.

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

6.  Principal Risks

Investing in the Funds may involve certain risks including, but not limited to, those described below.

Commodities Risk

The Funds’ investments in commodity-linked derivative instruments may subject the Funds to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as changes in supply and demand, drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs, war, acts of terrorism and international economic, political and regulatory developments. The Funds and the Subsidiaries each may concentrate its assets in a particular sector of the commodities market (such as oil, metal or agricultural products). As a result, the Funds and the Subsidiaries may be more susceptible to risks associated with those sectors. The Funds’ investments in commodity-related instruments may lead to losses in excess of the Funds’ investment in such products. Such losses can significantly and adversely affect the NAV of the Funds and, consequently, a shareholder’s interest in the Funds.

Counterparty Risk

There are two separate categories of counterparty risk that arise out of a Fund’s investments in derivatives. The first relates to the risk that its swap counterparty defaults, and the second category relates to the risk that a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) would default on an obligation set forth in an agreement between a Fund and the FCM. As for the first category of risk, entering into derivatives in the OTC market involves counterparty risk, which is the risk that the dealer providing the derivative or other product will fail to timely perform its payment and other obligations or experience financial difficulties, which may include filing for bankruptcy. Therefore, to the extent that a Fund engages in trading in OTC markets, a Fund could be exposed to greater risk of loss through default than if it confined its trading to transactions that are centrally cleared. The second category of risk exists at and from the time that a Fund enters into derivatives transactions that are centrally cleared. In such cases, a clearing organization becomes a Fund’s counterparty and the principal counterparty risk is that the clearing organization itself will default. In addition, the FCM may hold margin posted in connection with those contracts and that margin may be rehypothecated (or re-pledged) by the FCM and lost or its return delayed due to a default by the FCM or other customer of the FCM. The FCM may itself file for bankruptcy, which would either delay the return of, or jeopardize altogether the assets posted by the FCM as margin in response to margin calls relating to cleared positions. If a counterparty fails to meet its contractual obligations, goes bankrupt, or otherwise experiences a business interruptions, a Fund could miss investment opportunities or otherwise hold investments it would prefer to sell, resulting in losses for a Fund.

Credit Risk

The Funds are subject to the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a debt security, or the counterparty to a derivatives contract or a loan will fail to make timely payment of interest or principal or otherwise honor its obligations or default completely. A decline in the credit rating of an individual security held by the Funds may have an adverse impact on its price and make it difficult for the Funds to sell it. Ratings represent a rating agency’s opinion regarding the quality of the security and are not a guarantee of quality. Rating agencies might not always change their credit rating on an issuer or security in a timely manner to reflect events that could affect the issuer’s ability to make timely payments on its obligations. Credit risk is typically greater for securities with ratings that are below investment grade. Since the Funds can invest significantly in high-yield investments considered speculative in nature, this risk may be substantial.

Currency Risk

The Funds may have exposure to foreign currencies by making direct investments in non-U.S. currencies or in securities denominated in non-U.S. currencies, or by purchasing or selling forward currency exchange contracts

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

in non-U.S. currencies. Foreign currencies may decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedging positions, the U.S. dollar may decline in value relative to the currency being hedged, and thereby affect a Funds’ investments in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, the Funds’ investments in foreign currency denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Funds. Currency futures, forwards, options or swaps may not always work as intended, and in specific cases, the Funds may be worse off than if it had not used such instrument(s). There may not always be suitable hedging instruments available. Even where suitable hedging instruments are available, the Funds may choose to not hedge its currency risks.

Derivatives Risk

Derivatives may involve significant risk. The use of derivative instruments may expose the Funds to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities or other instruments underlying those derivatives, including the high degree of leverage often embedded in such instruments, and potential material and prolonged deviations between the theoretical value and realizable value of a derivative. Some derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the initial investment. Derivatives may at times be illiquid, and the Funds may not be able to close out or sell a derivative at a particular time or at an anticipated price. Certain derivatives may be difficult to value, and valuation may be more difficult in times of market turmoil.

Derivatives may also be more volatile than other types of investments. The Funds may buy or sell derivatives not traded on an exchange, which may be subject to heightened liquidity and valuation risk. Derivative investments can increase portfolio turnover and transaction costs. Derivatives also are subject to counterparty risk and credit risk. As a result, the Funds may not recover their investment or may only obtain a limited recovery, and any recovery may be delayed. Not all derivative transactions require a counterparty to post collateral, which may expose the Funds to greater losses in the event of a default by a counterparty. Ongoing changes to the regulation of the derivatives markets and potential changes in the regulation of funds using derivative instruments could limit a Fund’s ability to pursue its investment strategies. New regulation of derivatives may make them more costly, or may otherwise adversely affect their liquidity, value or performance.

Foreign Investing and Emerging Markets Risk

Non-U.S. investments carry potential risks not associated with U.S. investments. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (2) political and financial instability, (3) less liquidity, (4) lack of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, (5) increased price volatility, (6) less government regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers and listed companies, and (7) delays in transaction settlement in some foreign markets. To the extent the Funds invest a significant portion of its assets in securities of a single country or region, it is more likely to be affected by events or conditions of that country or region. In addition, the economies and political environments of emerging market countries tend to be more unstable than those of developed countries, resulting in more volatile rates of return than the developed markets and substantially greater risk to investors. There may be very limited oversight of certain foreign banks or securities depositories that hold foreign securities and currency and the laws of certain countries may limit the ability to recover such assets if a foreign bank or depository or their agents goes bankrupt. When investing in emerging markets, the risks of investing in foreign securities are heightened. Emerging markets have unique risks that are greater than, or in addition to, investing in developed markets because emerging markets are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets of the U.S. and other developed markets. There are also risks of: greater political uncertainties; an economy’s dependence on revenues from particular commodities or on international aid or development assistance; currency transfer restrictions; a limited

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

number of potential buyers for such securities, resulting in increased volatility and limited liquidity for emerging market securities; trading suspensions; and delays and disruptions in securities settlement procedures. In addition, there may be less information available to make investment decisions and more volatile rates of return.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts Risk

Forward foreign currency contracts, including non-deliverable forwards, are derivative instruments pursuant to a contract with a counterparty to pay a fixed price for an agreed amount of securities or other underlying assets at an agreed date or to buy or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract. The use of forward foreign currency contracts may expose the Funds to additional risks that it would not be subject to if it invested directly in the securities or currencies underlying the forward foreign currency contract.

Futures Contracts Risk

Futures contracts are derivative instruments where one party pays a fixed price for an agreed amount of securities or other underlying assets at an agreed date. The use of such derivative instruments may expose the Funds to additional risks that they would not be subject to if they invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. There may at times be an imperfect correlation between the movement in the prices of futures contracts and the value of their underlying instruments or indexes. There can be no assurance that any strategy used will succeed. There also can be no assurance that, at all times, a liquid market will exist for offsetting a futures contract that a Fund has previously bought or sold and this may result in the inability to close a futures contract when desired. Futures contracts may experience potentially dramatic price changes, which will increase the volatility of a Fund and may involve a small investment of cash (the amount of initial and variation margin) relative to the magnitude of the risk assumed (the potential increase or decrease in the price of the futures contract).

Hedging Risk

If the Funds use a hedging instrument at the wrong time or judges the market conditions incorrectly, or the hedged instrument does not correlate to the risk sought to be hedged, the hedge might be unsuccessful, reduce the Funds’ return, or create a loss.

High Portfolio Turnover Risk

Portfolio turnover is a measure of a Fund’s trading activity over a one-year period. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% would indicate that a Fund sold and replaced the entire value of its securities holdings during the period. High portfolio turnover could increase a Fund’s transaction costs because of increased broker commissions resulting from such transactions. These costs are not reflected in the Funds’ annual operating expenses or in the expense example, but they can have a negative impact on performance. Frequent trading by the Funds could also result in increased realized net capital gains, distributions of which are taxable to the Funds’ shareholders (including net short-term capital gain distributions, which are taxable to them as ordinary income).

High-Yield Securities Risk

Exposure to high-yield, below investment-grade securities (commonly referred to as “junk bonds”) generally involves significantly greater risks than an investment in investment grade securities. High-yield debt securities may fluctuate more widely in price and yield and may fall in price when the economy is weak or expected to become weak. These securities also may be difficult to sell at the time and price a Fund desires. High-yield securities are considered to be speculative with respect to an issuer’s ability to pay interest and principal and carry a greater risk that the issuers of lower-rated securities will default on the timely payment of principal and interest. High-yield securities may experience greater price volatility and less liquidity than investment grade securities. Issuers of securities that are in default or have defaulted may fail to resume principal or interest payments, in which case the Funds may lose its entire investment.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Interest Rate Risk

Generally, the value of investments with interest rate risk, such as fixed-income securities or derivatives, will move in the opposite direction to movements in interest rates. Factors including central bank monetary policy, rising inflation rates, and changes in general economic conditions may cause interest rates to rise, which could cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline. Interest rates may rise, perhaps significantly and/or rapidly, potentially resulting in substantial losses to the Fund. Interest rate changes may have a more pronounced effect on the market value of fixed-rate instruments than on floating-rate instruments. The value of floating rate and variable securities may decline if their interest rates do not rise as quickly, or as much, as general interest rates. The prices of fixed-income securities or derivatives are also affected by their durations. Fixed-income securities or derivatives with longer durations generally have greater sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Rising interest rates may cause the value of the Fund’s investments with longer durations and terms to maturity to decline, which may adversely affect the value of the Fund. For example, if a bond has a duration of eight years, a 1% increase in interest rates could be expected to result in an 8% decrease in the value of the bond. An increase in interest rates can impact markets broadly as well. To the extent the Fund holds an investment with a negative interest rate to maturity, the Fund may generate a negative return on that investment.

Leverage Risk

Financial leverage magnifies the exposure to the movement in prices of an asset or class of assets underlying a derivative instrument and results in increased volatility, which means that a Fund will have the potential for greater losses than if a Fund does not use the derivative instruments that have a leveraging effect. Leverage tends to magnify, sometimes significantly, the effect of any increase or decrease in a Fund’s exposure to an asset or class of assets and may cause a Fund’s NAV to be volatile.

A Fund may experience leveraging risk in connection with investments in derivatives because its investments in derivatives may be purchased with a fraction of the assets that would be needed to purchase the securities directly, so that the remainder of the assets may be invested in other investments. Such investments may have the effect of leveraging a Fund because a Fund may experience gains or losses not only on its investments in derivatives, but also on the investments purchased with the remainder of the assets. If the value of a Fund’s investments in derivatives is increasing, this could be offset by declining values of a Fund’s other investments. Conversely, it is possible that the rise in the value of a Fund’s non-derivative investments could be offset by a decline in the value of a Fund’s investments in derivatives. In either scenario, a Fund may experience losses. In a market where the value of a Fund’s investments in derivatives is declining and the value of its other investments is declining, a Fund may experience substantial losses. The use of leverage may cause a Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or to meet any required asset segregation requirements. In addition, the costs that a Fund pays to engage in these practices are additional costs borne by a Fund and could reduce or eliminate any net investment profits.

LIBOR Risk

Certain of the instruments identified in the Fund’s principal investment strategies have coupon rates or may provide exposure to underlying investments with coupon rates, that are based on the ICE LIBOR (“LIBOR”), the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), Euro Interbank Offered Rate and other similar types of reference rates (each, a “Reference Rate”). These Reference Rates are generally intended to represent the rate at which contributing banks may obtain short-term borrowings within certain financial markets.

Most maturities and currencies of LIBOR were phased out at the end of 2021, with the remaining ones to be phased out on June 30, 2023. These events and any additional regulatory or market changes may have an adverse impact on the Fund or its investments, including increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. There remains uncertainty regarding the impact of the transition from LIBOR on the Fund and the financial markets generally. SOFR has been selected by a committee established by the Board of Governors of the

 

 

130


American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to replace LIBOR as a Reference Rate in the United States and U.S. law requires that contracts without a practicable LIBOR alternative default to SOFR plus a set spread beginning in mid-2023. Other countries have undertaken similar initiatives to identify replacement Reference Rates for LIBOR in their respective markets. However, there are obstacles to converting certain existing investments and transactions to a new Reference Rate, as well as risks associated with using a new Reference Rate with respect to new investments and transactions. The transition process, or the failure of an industry to transition, could lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for instruments that currently rely on LIBOR to determine interest rates and a reduction in the values of some LIBOR-based investments, all of which would impact the Fund. Since the usefulness of LIBOR as a benchmark could deteriorate during the transition period, these effects could occur prior to June 30, 2023. At this time, it is not possible to completely identify or predict the effect of any transition, establishment of alternative Reference Rates or other reforms to Reference Rates that may be enacted in the UK or elsewhere. In addition, any substitute Reference Rate and any pricing adjustments imposed by a regulator or by counterparties or otherwise may adversely affect the Fund’s performance and/or NAV.

Liquidity Risk

When there is little or no active trading market for a specific type of security, it can become more difficult to purchase or sell the securities at or near their perceived value. During such periods, certain investments held by a Fund may be difficult to sell or other investments may be difficult to purchase at favorable times or prices. As a result, a Fund may have to lower the price on certain securities that it is trying to sell, sell other securities instead or forgo an investment opportunity, any of which could have a negative effect on Fund management or performance. Additionally, the market for certain investments may become illiquid under adverse market or economic conditions independent of any specific adverse changes in the conditions of a particular issuer.

Market Direction Risk

Since the Funds will typically hold both long and short positions, an investment in the Funds will involve market risks associated with different types of investment decisions than those made for a typical “long only” fund. The Funds’ results could suffer both when there is a general market advance and the Funds hold significant “short” positions, and when there is a general market decline and the Funds hold significant “long” positions. In recent years, the markets have shown considerable volatility from day to day and even in intra-day trading.

Market Timing Risk

The Funds are subject to the risk of market timing activities by investors due to the Funds’ investments in high yield, and foreign securities, or its exposure to foreign securities through the derivatives it holds. If the Funds trade foreign securities, it generally prices these foreign securities using their closing prices from the foreign markets in which they trade, which typically is prior to the Funds’ calculation of its net asset value (“NAV”). These prices may be affected by events that occur after the close of a foreign market but before the Fund prices its shares. In such instances, the Funds may fair value high yield and foreign securities. However, some investors may engage in frequent short-term trading in the Funds to take advantage of any price differentials that may be reflected in the NAV of the Funds’ shares. Frequent trading by Funds shareholders poses risks to other shareholders in the Funds, including (i) the dilution of the Funds’ NAV, (ii) an increase in the Funds’ expenses, and (iii) interference with the portfolio manager’s ability to execute efficient investment strategies. While the Manager monitors trading in the Funds, there is no guarantee that it can detect all market timing activities.

Market Risk

The Fund are subject to the risk that the securities markets will move down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, based on overall economic conditions and other factors, which may negatively affect a Funds’ performance. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed-income securities, although under certain market conditions fixed-income securities may have comparable or greater price volatility. During a general

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

downturn in the securities markets, multiple assets may decline in value simultaneously. In some cases, traditional market participants have been less willing to make a market in some types of debt instruments, which has affected the liquidity of those instruments. During times of market turmoil, investors tend to look to the safety of securities issued or backed by the U.S. Treasury, causing the prices of these securities to rise and the yields to decline. Reduced liquidity in fixed-income and credit markets may negatively affect many issuers worldwide. Prices in many financial markets have increased significantly over the last decade, but there have also been periods of adverse market and financial developments and cyclical change during that timeframe, which have resulted in unusually high levels of volatility in domestic and foreign financial markets that has caused losses for investors and may occur again in the future, particularly if markets enter a period of uncertainty or economic weakness. The value of a security may decline due to adverse issuer-specific conditions, general market conditions unrelated to a particular issuer, or factors that affect a particular industry or industries. Changes in the financial condition of a single issuer or market segment also can impact the market as a whole.

Geopolitical and other events, including war, terrorism, economic uncertainty, trade disputes, pandemics, public health crises, natural disasters and related events have led, and in the future may continue to lead, to instability in world economies and markets generally and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and fixed-income markets, which may disrupt economies and markets and adversely affect the value of your investment. Changes in value may be temporary or may last for extended periods.

Policy changes by the U.S. government and/or Federal Reserve and political events within the U.S. and abroad, including the U.S. presidential election, the U.S. government’s inability at times to agree on a long-term budget and deficit reduction plan, the threat of a federal government shutdown and threats not to increase the federal government’s debt limit, may affect investor and consumer confidence and may adversely impact financial markets and the broader economy, perhaps suddenly and to a significant degree.

Markets and market participants are increasingly reliant upon both publicly available and proprietary information data systems. Data imprecision, software or other technology malfunctions, programming inaccuracies, unauthorized use or access, and similar circumstances may impair the performance of these systems and may have an adverse impact upon a single issuer, a group of issuers, or the market at large. The financial markets generally move in cycles, with periods of rising prices followed by periods of declining prices. The value of your investment may reflect these fluctuations.

Non-Diversification Risk

The Funds are non-diversified, which means the Funds may focus their investments in the securities of a comparatively small number of issuers. Investments in securities of a limited number of issuers exposes the Funds to greater market risk and potential losses than if assets were diversified among the securities of a greater number of issuers.

Obsolescence Risk

The Funds are unlikely to be successful in its quantitative trading strategies unless the assumptions underlying the models are realistic and either remain realistic and relevant in the future or are adjusted to account for changes in the overall market environment. If such assumptions are inaccurate or become inaccurate and are not promptly adjusted, it is likely that profitable trading signals will not be generated. If and to the extent that the models do not reflect certain factors, and the sub-advisor does not successfully address such omission through its testing and evaluation and modify the models accordingly, major losses may result – all of which will be borne by the Funds. The sub-advisor will continue to test, evaluate and add new Models, which may lead to the Models being modified from time to time. Any modification of the Models or strategies will not be subject to any requirement that shareholders receive notice of the change or that they consent to it. There can be no assurance as to the effects (positive or negative) of any modification to the Models or strategies on a Fund’s performance.

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Other Investment Companies Risk

The Funds may invest in shares of other registered investment companies, including money market funds and ETFs. To the extent that the Funds invest in shares of other registered investment companies, the Funds will indirectly bear the fees and expenses, including for example, advisory and administrative fees, charged by those investment companies in addition to the Funds’ direct fees and expenses and will be subject to the risks associated with investments in those companies. For example, the Funds’ investments in money market funds are subject to interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk. The Funds must rely on the investment company in which it invests to achieve its investment objective. If the investment company fails to achieve its investment objective, the value of the Funds’ investment may decline, adversely affecting the Funds’ performance. ETFs are subject to the following risks that do not apply to conventional funds: (1) the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a discount or premium to its NAV; (2) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained; or (3) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are delisted from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. An ETF that tracks an index may not precisely replicate the returns of its benchmark index. To the extent the Funds invest in other investment companies that invest in equity securities, fixed-income securities and/or foreign securities, or that track an index, the Funds are subject to the risks associated with the underlying investments held by the investment company or the index fluctuations to which the investment company is subject. ETFs have expenses associated with their operation, typically including advisory fees.

Recent Market Events Risk

Both U.S. and international markets have experienced significant volatility in recent months and years. As a result of such volatility, investment returns may fluctuate significantly. Moreover, the risks discussed herein associated with an investment in the Fund may be increased. An outbreak of infectious respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was first detected in late 2019 and has subsequently spread globally. The transmission of various variants of COVID-19, and efforts to contain their spread, have resulted, and may continue to result, in significant disruptions to business operations, travel restrictions and closed borders, and lower consumer demand, as well as general concern and uncertainty that has negatively affected the global economy. Any resurgence of COVID-19 or a variant could negatively impact the Funds and adversely impact the economies of many nations, individual companies and the global securities and commodities markets, including their liquidity, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time.

Although interest rates were unusually low in recent years in the U.S. and abroad, recently, the Federal Reserve began to raise interest rates as part of its efforts to address rising inflation. It is difficult to accurately predict the pace at which the Federal Reserve will continue to increase interest rates, or the timing, frequency or magnitude of any such increases. Additionally, various economic and political factors could cause the Federal Reserve to change its approach in the future and the Federal Reserve’s actions may result in an economic slowdown. Unexpected increases in interest rates could lead to market volatility or reduce liquidity in certain sectors of the market.

Slowing global economic growth; risks associated with a trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union; the risks associated with ongoing trade negotiations with China; the possibility of changes to some international trade agreements; tensions, war, or open conflict between nations, such as between Russia and Ukraine or in eastern Asia; political or economic dysfunction within some nations, including major producers of oil; economic stimulus by the Japanese central bank; and dramatic changes in commodity and currency prices could affect the economies of many nations, including the United States, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine beginning in February 2022, the responses and sanctions by the United States and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict have had, and could continue to have, severe adverse effects on regional and global economies and could further increase volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and the prices of various commodities.

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Economists and others have expressed increasing concern about the potential effects of global climate change on property and security values. Certain issuers, industries and regions may be adversely affected by the impacts of climate change, including on the demand for and the development of goods and services and related production costs, and the impacts of legislation, regulation and international accords related to climate change, as well as any indirect consequences of regulation or business trends driven by climate change.

Short Position Risk

The Funds’ losses are potentially unlimited in a short position transaction because there is potentially no limit on the amount that the security that the Funds are required to purchase may have appreciated. Because the Funds may invest the proceeds of a short sale, another effect of short selling on the Funds is similar to the effect of leverage, in that it amplifies changes in the Funds’ net asset value since it increases the exposure of the Funds to the market.

Sovereign and Quasi Sovereign Debt Risk

An investment in sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt obligations involves special risks not present in corporate debt obligations. Sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt securities. These investments are issued or guaranteed by a sovereign government or entity affiliated with or backed by a sovereign government. The issuer of the sovereign or quasi-sovereign debt that controls the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due, and the Funds may have limited recourse in the event of a default. In addition, these investments are subject to risk of payment delays or defaults due to (1) country cash flow problems, (2) insufficient foreign currency reserves, (3) political considerations, (4) large debt positions relative to the country’s economy, (5) policies toward foreign lenders or investors, (6) the failure to implement economic reforms required by the International Monetary Fund or other multilateral agencies, or (7) an inability or unwillingness to repay debts. It may be particularly difficult to enforce the rights of debt holders in frontier and emerging markets. A governmental entity that defaults on an obligation may request additional time in which to pay or receive further loans or may seek to restructure its obligations to reduce interest rates or outstanding principal. There is no legal process for collecting sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt that a government does not pay nor are there bankruptcy proceedings through which all or part of the sovereign debt that a governmental entity has not repaid may be collected. Sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt risk is increased for emerging and frontier markets issuers, which are among the largest debtors to commercial banks and foreign governments. At times, certain emerging market countries have declared moratoria on the payment of principal and interest on external debt. Certain emerging market countries have experienced difficulty in servicing their sovereign debt on a timely basis, which has led to defaults and the restructuring of certain indebtedness.

Subsidiaries Risk

There can be no assurance that the investment objective of a Subsidiary will be achieved. The Subsidiaries are not registered under the Act, and are not subject to all the investor protections of the Act. However, the AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and the AHL TargetRisk Fund wholly own and control its respective Subsidiary, and each Fund and its respective Subsidiary are both managed by the Manager and the sub-advisor pursuant to separate agreements, making it unlikely that a Subsidiary will take action contrary to the interests of its respective Fund and its shareholders. The Board has oversight responsibility for the investment activities of the Funds, including its investment in the Subsidiaries, and each Fund’s role as sole shareholder of its respective Subsidiary. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands, under which the Funds and Subsidiaries, respectively, are organized, could result in the inability of the Funds and/or Subsidiaries to operate as described in the Prospectus and could negatively affect the Funds and their respective shareholders. For example, the Cayman Islands government has undertaken not to impose any income, corporate or capital gains tax, estate duty, inheritance tax, gift tax or withholding tax on the Subsidiaries. If Cayman Islands law changes such that the Subsidiaries must pay Cayman Islands taxes, Fund shareholders would likely suffer decreased investment returns. Rulemaking by the CFTC or other regulatory initiatives may affect the Funds’ ability to use its respective Subsidiary to pursue its investment strategies.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Swap Agreement Risk

Swaps can involve greater risks than a direct investment in an underlying asset, because swaps typically include a certain amount of embedded leverage and as such are subject to leveraging risk. If swaps are used as a hedging strategy, the Funds are subject to the risk that the hedging strategy may not eliminate the risk that is intended to offset, due to, among other reasons, the occurrence of unexpected price movements or the non-occurrence of expected price movements. Swaps also may be difficult to value. Interest rate swaps, total return swaps, currency swaps, credit default swaps and commodities swaps are subject to counterparty risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. In addition, interest rate swaps are subject to interest rate risk, total return swaps are subject to market risk, and interest rate risk if the underlying securities are bonds or other debt obligations, currency swaps are subject to currency risk, and commodities swaps are subject to commodities risk.

Tax Risk

To qualify as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”) (“RIC”), the Funds must, among other requirements, derive at least 90% of their gross income for each taxable year from “qualifying income.” Income from certain commodity-linked derivative instruments in which the AHL Managed Futures Strategy and AHL TargetRisk Funds invest is not considered qualifying income. These Funds will therefore restrict their income from direct investments in those instruments, such as commodity-linked swaps, to a maximum of 10% of their gross income for each taxable year. Each of these Fund’s investment in its Subsidiary is expected to provide the Funds with exposure to the commodities markets within the limitations of the federal tax requirements of Subchapter M. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued a large number of private letter rulings (“PLRs”) (which the Funds may not cite as precedent) from 2006 to 2011 that income a RIC derives from a wholly owned foreign subsidiary (a “controlled foreign corporation” or “CFC”) (such as the Subsidiary) that earns income derived from commodity-linked derivative instruments is qualifying income. Treasury regulations published on March 19, 2019, provide that income inclusions of a RIC from a CFC are qualifying income for the RIC whether or not the CFC makes distributions to the RIC out of its associated earnings and profits for the applicable taxable year. The federal income tax treatment of a Fund’s commodity-linked investments and income from its Subsidiary may be materially adversely affected by future legislation, other Treasury regulations, and/or guidance issued by the IRS that could affect whether income from such investments is qualifying income under Subchapter M or otherwise materially affect the character, timing or recognition, and/or amount of a Fund’s taxable income and/or net capital gains and, therefore, the distributions the Funds make.

Valuation Risk

This is the risk that a Fund has valued a security at a price different from the price at which it can be sold. This risk may be especially pronounced for investments, such as derivatives, which may be illiquid or which may become illiquid and for securities that trade in relatively thin markets and/or markets that experience extreme volatility. If market conditions make it difficult to value certain investments, a Fund may value these investments using more subjective methods, such as fair-value methodologies. Investors who purchase or redeem Fund shares on days when a Fund is holding fair-valued securities may receive fewer or more shares, or lower or higher redemption proceeds, than they would have received if the Fund had not fair-valued the securities or had used a different valuation methodology. The value of foreign securities, certain fixed-income securities and currencies, as applicable, may be materially affected by events after the close of the markets on which they are traded, but before a Fund determines its NAV. A Fund’s ability to value its investments in an accurate and timely manner may be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by third-party service providers, such as pricing services or accounting agents.

Volatility Risk

The Funds may have investments that appreciate or decrease significantly in value over short periods of time. This may cause the Funds’ NAV per share to experience significant increases or declines in value over short

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

periods of time. Market interest rate changes may also cause the Funds’ NAV per share to experience volatility. This is because the value of an obligation asset in the Funds is partially a function of whether it is paying what the market perceives to be a market rate of interest for the particular obligation given its individual credit and other characteristics. If market interest rates change, an obligation’s value could be affected to the extent the interest rate paid on that obligation does not reset at the same time.

7.  Federal Income and Excise Taxes

It is the policy of each Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), by complying with all applicable provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each Fund is treated as a single entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.

The Funds do not have any unrecorded tax liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. Each of the tax years in the four year ended December 31, 2022 for AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund and AHL TargetRisk Fund, and the tax years in the three year ended December 31, 2022 for AHL TargetRisk Core Fund remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other expenses” on the Statements of Operations.

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on returns of income earned or gains realized or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), as applicable, as the income is earned or capital gains are recorded.

Dividends are categorized in accordance with income tax regulations which may treat certain transactions differently than U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Funds also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction.

As of June 30, 2023, the tax cost for each Fund and their respective gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) were as follows:

 

Fund

  Tax Cost           Unrealized
Appreciation
          Unrealized
(Depreciation)
          Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  $ 3,284,598,968       $ 145,311,529       $ (298,008,687     $ (152,697,158

AHL TargetRisk

    360,310,379         5,703,475         (39,005,801       (33,302,326

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (“RIC MOD”), net capital losses recognized by the Funds in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 are carried forward indefinitely and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term losses.

As of December 31, 2022, the Funds had the following capital loss carryforwards:

 

Fund

  Short-Term
Capital Loss
Carryforwards
          Long-Term
Capital Loss
Carryforwards
 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  $ -       $ -  

AHL TargetRisk

    84,429,296         58,663,276  

AHL TargetRisk Core

    1,000,006         1,114,691  

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

8.  Investment Transactions

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of investments, other than short-term obligations, for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund

  Purchases (non-U.S.
Government
Securities)
          Purchases of U.S.
Government
Securities
          Sales (non-U.S.
Government
Securities)
          Sales of U.S.
Government
Securities
 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy

  $ -       $ -       $ -       $ -  

AHL TargetRisk

    6,795,770         21,005,138         4,281,363         17,813,827  

AHL TargetRisk Core

    -         -         -         -  

9.  Borrowing Arrangements

Effective November 11, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), the Funds, along with certain other funds managed by the Manager (“Participating Funds”), renewed a committed revolving line of credit (the “Committed Line”) agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) to be used to facilitate portfolio liquidity. The maximum borrowing amount under the Committed Line is $100 million with interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) Overnight Bank Funding Rate (“OBFR”) daily fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.25% plus the sum of 0.10% or (b) the Federal Funds daily fluctuating rate per annum on amounts borrowed. Each of the Participating Funds paid a proportional amount of a quarterly commitment fee at a rate of 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the Committed Line amount. The Committed Line expires November 9, 2023, unless extended by the Bank or terminated by the Participating Funds in accordance with the agreement.

On the Effective Date, the Funds, along with certain other Participating Funds managed by the Manager, also renewed an uncommitted discretionary demand revolving line of credit (the “Uncommitted Line”) agreement with the Bank to be used to facilitate portfolio liquidity. The maximum borrowing amount under the Uncommitted Line is $100 million with interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) OBFR daily fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.25% plus the sum of 0.10% or (b) the Federal Funds daily fluctuating rate per annum on amounts borrowed on each outstanding loan. Each of the Participating Funds paid a proportional amount of a closing fee of $35,000 on the Effective Date. The Uncommitted Line expires November 9, 2023, unless extended by the Bank or terminated by the Participating Funds in accordance with the agreement.

The Participating Funds paid administration, legal and arrangement fees, which are recognized as a component of “Loan expense” on the Statements of Operations, along with commitment fees, that have been allocated among the Participating Funds based on average daily net assets.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Funds did not utilize these facilities.

10.  Capital Share Transactions

The tables below summarize the activity in capital shares for each Class of the Funds:

 

    R5 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     13,704,303       $ 142,674,176         54,506,502       $ 639,658,477  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         6,418,014         66,554,807  
Shares redeemed     (18,659,875       (191,107,733       (39,451,537       (471,391,629
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (4,955,572     $ (48,433,557       21,472,979       $ 234,821,655  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Y Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     65,382,775       $ 668,533,816         166,515,996       $ 1,936,722,986  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         37,717,968         388,872,253  
Shares redeemed     (56,890,382       (579,978,759       (102,465,983       (1,193,534,161
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase in shares outstanding     8,492,393       $ 88,555,057         101,767,981       $ 1,132,061,078  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Investor Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     1,682,456       $ 17,026,383         4,513,308       $ 53,065,036  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         997,754         10,137,185  
Shares redeemed     (2,507,293       (25,619,759       (2,672,618       (31,004,458
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (824,837     $ (8,593,376       2,838,444       $ 32,197,763  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    A Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     7,584,343       $ 76,051,566         17,397,853       $ 204,686,616  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         2,863,163         29,032,478  
Shares redeemed     (12,171,657       (121,635,318       (1,967,543       (22,529,798
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (4,587,314     $ (45,583,752       18,293,473       $ 211,189,296  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    C Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     553,349       $ 5,304,484         1,996,823       $ 22,903,534  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         533,952         5,216,714  
Shares redeemed     (346,499       (3,328,758       (479,112       (5,128,896
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase in shares outstanding     206,850       $ 1,975,726         2,051,663       $ 22,991,352  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    R5 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     545,607       $ 5,471,256         1,161,168       $ 12,863,057  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         382,952         3,718,464  
Shares redeemed     (4,999,450       (51,169,153       (3,926,989       (42,052,344
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (4,453,843     $ (45,697,897       (2,382,869     $ (25,470,823
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Y Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     5,250,583       $ 52,563,992         17,909,312       $ 198,353,953  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         1,778,194         17,266,267  
Shares redeemed     (10,801,417       (107,723,659       (46,628,732       (498,602,613
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (5,550,834     $ (55,159,667       (26,941,226     $ (282,982,393
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Investor Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     41,856       $ 416,641         310,978       $ 3,508,452  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         57,355         555,196  
Shares redeemed     (484,766       (4,807,919       (710,243       (7,661,224
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (442,910     $ (4,391,278       (341,910     $ (3,597,576
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    A Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     70,306       $ 695,025         155,992       $ 1,696,505  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         19,173         184,824  
Shares redeemed     (171,640       (1,724,751       (238,899       (2,575,449
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (101,334     $ (1,029,726       (63,734     $ (694,120
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    C Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     20,723       $ 204,884         272,812       $ 3,010,478  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         47,302         451,733  
Shares redeemed     (255,033       (2,509,491       (822,185       (8,509,131
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (234,310     $ (2,304,607       (502,071     $ (5,046,920
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Y Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     2,250       $ 20,064         295,831       $ 2,628,427  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         1,269         10,103  
Shares redeemed     (171,253       (1,394,369       (136,026       (1,211,791
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (169,003     $ (1,374,305       161,074       $ 1,426,739  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    C Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     -       $ -         -       $ -  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         77         600  
Shares redeemed     (621       (5,000       -         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (621     $ (5,000       77       $ 600  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    R6 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     -       $ -         -       $ -  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         7,444         59,399  
Shares redeemed     -         -         -         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase in shares outstanding     -       $ -         7,444       $ 59,399  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

139


American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

11.  Subsequent Events

Upon the recommendation of the Manager, the Board approved a plan to liquidate and terminate the American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core Fund (the “Fund”). The liquidation date for the Fund was on July 7, 2023 (the “Liquidation Date”). In anticipation of the liquidation, effective as of March 15, 2023, the Fund was closed to new shareholders. On or about the Liquidation Date, the Fund will distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders who have not previously redeemed or exchanged all of their shares. These shareholder redemptions may be taxable events. Thereafter, the Fund will terminate.

 

 

140


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R5 ClassA  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.42       $ 10.49       $ 10.72       $ 10.22       $ 10.63       $ 10.57  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.05         0.41         (0.18 )B        (1.03       0.04         (0.02

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    (0.12       1.36         0.74         2.10         0.01         0.28  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (0.07       1.77         0.56         1.07         0.05         0.26  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.52       (0.47       (0.34       (0.27       (0.14

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (1.32       (0.32       (0.23       (0.19       (0.06
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (1.84       (0.79       (0.57       (0.46       (0.20
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.35       $ 10.42       $ 10.49       $ 10.72       $ 10.22       $ 10.63  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    (0.67 )%D        16.93       5.12       10.67       0.43       2.42
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 637,992,836       $ 693,916,735       $ 473,334,156       $ 195,920,482       $ 347,611,671       $ 396,044,490  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    1.45 %F        1.49       1.55       1.59       1.60       1.71

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    1.44 %F        1.48       1.54       1.54       1.54       1.54

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.84 %F        0.08       (1.58 )%        (3.19 )%        0.52       (0.40 )% 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.85 %F        0.09       (1.57 )%        (3.14 )%        0.58       (0.23 )% 

Portfolio turnover rateG

    -       -       -       -       0       -

 

A 

Prior to February 28, 2020, the R5 Class was known as Institutional Class.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

F 

Annualized.

G 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

141


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Y Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.36       $ 10.43       $ 10.67       $ 10.17       $ 10.58       $ 10.53  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.17         0.40         (0.17 )A        0.08         0.08         0.10  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    (0.25       1.36         0.72         0.99         (0.05       0.14  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (0.08       1.76         0.55         1.07         0.03         0.24  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.51       (0.47       (0.34       (0.25       (0.13

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (1.32       (0.32       (0.23       (0.19       (0.06
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (1.83       (0.79       (0.57       (0.44       (0.19
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.28       $ 10.36       $ 10.43       $ 10.67       $ 10.17       $ 10.58  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    (0.77 )%C        16.95       5.04       10.71       0.34       2.28
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 2,718,896,857       $ 2,650,349,111       $ 1,608,801,856       $ 888,669,539       $ 634,005,786       $ 500,530,112  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    1.54 %D        1.56       1.54       1.64       1.63       1.72

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    1.54 %D        1.55       1.53       1.62       1.64       1.64

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.77 %D        0.00       (1.48 )%        0.02       0.48       0.71

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.77 %D        0.01       (1.47 )%        0.04       0.47       0.79

Portfolio turnover rateF

    -       -       -       -       0       -

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

F 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

142


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Investor Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.21       $ 10.32       $ 10.56       $ 10.07       $ 10.48       $ 10.44  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.12 A        (0.02 )A        (0.17       (0.04 )A        0.06         (0.12

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    (0.21       1.72         0.67         1.07         (0.05       0.31  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (0.09       1.70         0.50         1.03         0.01         0.19  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.49       (0.42       (0.31       (0.23       (0.09

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (1.32       (0.32       (0.23       (0.19       (0.06
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (1.81       (0.74       (0.54       (0.42       (0.15
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.12       $ 10.21       $ 10.32       $ 10.56       $ 10.07       $ 10.48  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    (0.88 )%C        16.47       4.69       10.42       0.08       1.85
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 57,101,618       $ 66,007,099       $ 37,408,089       $ 31,217,881       $ 18,716,672       $ 17,292,936  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsD

    1.82 %E        1.84       1.93       1.97       1.94       1.97

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsD

    1.81 %E        1.83       1.92       1.92       1.92       1.92

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.46 %E        (0.20 )%        (2.84 )%        (0.44 )%        0.17       (0.95 )% 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.47 %E        (0.19 )%        (2.83 )%        (0.39 )%        0.19       (0.90 )% 

Portfolio turnover rateF

    -       -       -       -       0       -

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

143


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    A Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 10.19       $ 10.32       $ 10.56       $ 10.08       $ 10.49       $ 10.53  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.02         1.04         (0.16 )A        (0.01       0.04         (0.06 )A 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    (0.11       0.66         0.68         1.03         (0.03       0.18  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (0.09       1.70         0.52         1.02         0.01         0.12  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.51       (0.44       (0.31       (0.23       (0.10

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (1.32       (0.32       (0.23       (0.19       (0.06
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (1.83       (0.76       (0.54       (0.42       (0.16
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.10       $ 10.19       $ 10.32       $ 10.56       $ 10.08       $ 10.49  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    (0.88 )%C        16.53       4.88       10.31       0.06       1.14
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 147,941,779       $ 195,971,375       $ 9,680,124       $ 4,653,583       $ 4,229,124       $ 4,303,787  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    1.87 %D        1.80       1.82       1.91       1.89       2.05

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    1.86 %D        1.79       1.81       1.90       1.94       1.94

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.41 %D        0.45       (1.44 )%        (0.69 )%        0.22       (0.72 )% 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.42 %D        0.46       (1.43 )%        (0.68 )%        0.17       (0.61 )% 

Portfolio turnover rateF

    -       -       -       -       0       -

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

F 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

144


American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    C Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.81       $ 10.00       $ 10.27       $ 9.82       $ 10.25       $ 10.19  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.13         (0.09 )A        (0.33 )A        (0.11 )A        (0.06 )A        (0.17

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    (0.24       1.66         0.75         1.04         (0.02       0.30  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (0.11       1.57         0.42         0.93         (0.08       0.13  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.44       (0.37       (0.25       (0.16       (0.01

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (1.32       (0.32       (0.23       (0.19       (0.06
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (1.76       (0.69       (0.48       (0.35       (0.07
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.70       $ 9.81       $ 10.00       $ 10.27       $ 9.82       $ 10.25  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    (1.12 )%C        15.71       4.01       9.62       (0.78 )%        1.30
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 36,501,570       $ 34,906,077       $ 15,052,491       $ 9,482,185       $ 6,352,147       $ 5,088,250  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    2.50 %D        2.53       2.55       2.65       2.64       2.78

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    2.49 %D        2.52       2.54       2.64       2.69       2.69

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.81 %D        (0.82 )%        (3.06 )%        (1.07 )%        (0.53 )%        (1.61 )% 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements

    1.82 %D        (0.81 )%        (3.05 )%        (1.06 )%        (0.58 )%        (1.52 )% 

Portfolio turnover rateF

    -       -       -       -       0       -

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Ltd.

F 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

145


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R5 ClassA  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018A  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.64       $ 12.17       $ 12.75       $ 12.16       $ 10.00       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.16 C        0.13 C        0.21         (0.05       0.02         -  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.53         (2.12       1.53         0.74         2.69         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.69         (1.99       1.74         0.69         2.71         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.36       (0.97       (0.03       (0.02       -  

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.18       (1.35       (0.07       (0.53       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.54       (2.32       (0.10       (0.55       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.33       $ 9.64       $ 12.17       $ 12.75       $ 12.16       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnD

    7.16 %E        (16.42 )%        13.69       5.68       27.06       -
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 28,162,282       $ 69,246,839       $ 116,339,052       $ 95,337,373       $ 12,692,260       $ 24,800,000  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsG

    1.13 %F        1.08       1.05       1.08       1.59       89.10 %F 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsG

    1.05 %FI        1.05 %I        1.04       1.04       1.04       0.00 %H 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    3.13 %F        1.14       0.62       (0.97 )%        (0.44 )%        (89.10 )%F 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    3.21 %F        1.17       0.63       (0.93 )%        0.11       0.00 %F 

Portfolio turnover rate

    33 %E        277       195       197       77       -

 

A 

Prior to February 28, 2020, the R5 Class was known as Institutional Class.

B 

Commenced operations on December 31, 2018.

C 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

D 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

E 

Not annualized.

F 

Annualized.

G 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd.

H 

The Manager agreed to voluntarily waive expenses as of 12/31/18, despite expense caps being in place, due to the one day of operations on the Fund.

I 

Includes non-operating expenses consisting of dividends and interest expense from securities sold short. The Expenses, net of reimbursements, excluding non-operating expenses is 1.04% and 1.04% for the period ended June 30, 2023 and for the year December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

See accompanying notes

 

146


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Y Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018A  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.64       $ 12.16       $ 12.74       $ 12.16       $ 10.00       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.16 B        0.11 B        0.28         (0.05       (0.02       -  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.52         (2.11       1.46         0.73         2.73         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.68         (2.00       1.74         0.68         2.71         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.34       (0.97       (0.03       (0.02       -  

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.18       (1.35       (0.07       (0.53       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.52       (2.32       (0.10       (0.55       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.32       $ 9.64       $ 12.16       $ 12.74       $ 12.16       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    7.05 %D        (16.45 )%        13.66       5.55       27.06       -
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 306,777,379       $ 340,103,816       $ 756,225,072       $ 665,119,502       $ 118,366,001       $ 100,000  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsF

    1.19 %E        1.11       1.07       1.13       1.62       241.64 %E 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsF

    1.18 %E        1.10       1.07       1.11       1.14       0.00 %G 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    3.13 %E        1.03       0.58       (1.18 )%        (1.13 )%        (241.64 )%E 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    3.14 %E        1.04       0.58       (1.16 )%        (0.65 )%        0.00

Portfolio turnover rate

    33 %D        277       195       197       77       -

 

A 

Commenced operations on December 31, 2018.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd.

G 

The Manager agreed to voluntarily waive expenses as of 12/31/18, despite expense caps being in place, due to the one day of operations on the Fund.

 

See accompanying notes

 

147


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Investor Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018A  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.61       $ 12.11       $ 12.70       $ 12.14       $ 10.00       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.14 B        0.09 B        0.21         (0.13       (0.07       -  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.53         (2.10       1.47         0.76         2.76         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.67         (2.01       1.68         0.63         2.69         -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.31       (0.92       -         (0.02       -  

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.18       (1.35       (0.07       (0.53       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.49       (2.27       (0.07       (0.55       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.28       $ 9.61       $ 12.11       $ 12.70       $ 12.14       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    6.97 %D        (16.65 )%        13.24       5.18       26.85       -
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 7,500,301       $ 11,271,945       $ 18,344,072       $ 16,012,197       $ 8,469,551       $ 100,010  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsF

    1.44 %E        1.41       1.42       1.45       1.93       241.89 %E 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsF

    1.43 %E        1.41       1.42       1.42       1.42       0.00 %G 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.79 %E        0.80       0.29       (1.70 )%        (1.49 )%        (241.89 )%E 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.80 %E        0.80       0.29       (1.67 )%        (0.98 )%        0.00

Portfolio turnover rate

    33 %D        277       195       197       77       -

 

A 

Commenced operations on December 31, 2018.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd.

G 

The Manager agreed to voluntarily waive expenses as of 12/31/18, despite expense caps being in place, due to the one day of operations on the Fund.

 

See accompanying notes

 

148


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    A Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019A  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.58       $ 12.08       $ 12.68       $ 12.12       $ 11.32  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                 

Net investment income (loss)

    0.14 B        0.10 B        0.25         (0.10       (0.03

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.51         (2.10       1.45         0.73         1.38  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.65         (2.00       1.70         0.63         1.35  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                 

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.32       (0.95       (0.00 )C        (0.02

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.18       (1.35       (0.07       (0.53
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.50       (2.30       (0.07       (0.55
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.23       $ 9.58       $ 12.08       $ 12.68       $ 12.12  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnD

    6.78 %E        (16.56 )%        13.38       5.19       11.89 %E 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                 

Net assets, end of period

  $ 2,870,312       $ 3,656,374       $ 5,381,597       $ 4,007,021       $ 1,469,217  

Ratios to average net assets:

                 

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.51 %F        1.33       1.30       1.45       2.33 %F 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.51 %F        1.32       1.30       1.44       1.44 %F 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupmentsG

    2.80 %F        0.89       1.06       (1.57 )%        (1.73 )%F 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsG

    2.80 %F        0.90       1.06       (1.56 )%        (0.84 )%F 

Portfolio turnover rate

    33 %E        277       195       197       77 %E 

 

A 

Commenced operations on April 30, 2019.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

D 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

E 

Not annualized.

F 

Annualized.

G 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd.

 

See accompanying notes

 

149


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    C Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019A  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.49       $ 11.92       $ 12.55       $ 12.09       $ 11.32  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                 

Net investment income (loss)

    0.10 B        0.01 B        (0.02 )B        (0.17       (0.06

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.52         (2.06       1.59         0.70         1.36  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.62         (2.05       1.57         0.53         1.30  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                 

Dividends from net investment income

    -         (0.20       (0.85       -         -  

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.18       (1.35       (0.07       (0.53
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.38       (2.20       (0.07       (0.53
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.11       $ 9.49       $ 11.92       $ 12.55       $ 12.09  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    6.53 %D        (17.19 )%        12.51       4.37       11.42 %D 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                 

Net assets, end of period

  $ 10,043,011       $ 11,650,636       $ 20,623,659       $ 14,969,947       $ 5,702,552  

Ratios to average net assets:

                 

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsF

    2.16 %E        2.10       2.06       2.20       2.76 %E 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupmentsF

    2.16 %E        2.09       2.06       2.19       2.19 %E 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.14 %E        0.09       (0.15 )%        (2.34 )%        (2.28 )%E 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements

    2.14 %E        0.10       (0.15 )%        (2.33 )%        (1.71 )%E 

Portfolio turnover rate

    33 %D        277       195       197       77 %D 

 

A 

Commenced operations on April 30, 2019.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Please refer to the Expense Reimbursement Plan in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements for information related to the voluntary fees waived and expenses reimbursed at the American Beacon Cayman TargetRisk Company, Ltd.

 

See accompanying notes

 

150


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Y Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,           December 16,
2020A to
December 31,
 
    2023           2022           2021           2020  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.85       $ 10.14       $ 10.05       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

             

Net investment income (loss)

    3.58         0.12         (0.11       (0.00 )B 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    (2.22       (2.35       0.79         0.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    1.36         (2.23       0.68         0.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

             

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 9.21       $ 7.85       $ 10.14       $ 10.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    17.32 %D        (22.01 )%        6.75       0.50 %D 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

             

Net assets, end of period

  $ 20,597       $ 1,344,083       $ 103,053       $ 100,456  

Ratios to average net assets:

             

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.91 %F        2.60       4.91 %E        19.25 %E F 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.09 %F G        1.09       1.09       1.09 %F 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    0.92 %F        (1.08 )%        (4.89 )%E        (19.22 )%E F 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.74 %F        0.43       (1.07 )%        (1.06 )%F 

Portfolio turnover rateH

    -       -       -       -

 

A 

Commencement of operations.

B 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Includes non-recurring organization and offering costs.

F 

Annualized.

G 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on April 30, 2023.

H 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

151


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    A Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,           December 16,
2020A to
December 31,
 
    2023           2022           2021           2020  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.80       $ 10.10       $ 10.04       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

             

Net investment income (loss)

    0.10         (0.01       (0.13       (0.01

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.73         (2.23       0.78         0.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.83         (2.24       0.65         0.04  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

             

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.63       $ 7.80       $ 10.10       $ 10.04  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    10.64 %C        (22.20 )%        6.46       0.40 %C 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

             

Net assets, end of period

  $ 91,364       $ 82,564       $ 106,920       $ 100,443  

Ratios to average net assets:

             

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    3.19 %E        2.85       5.16 %D        19.65 %D E 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.34 %E F        1.39       1.39 %D        1.39 %D E 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.65 %E        (1.53 )%        (5.14 )%        (19.62 )%E 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.50 %E        (0.07 )%        (1.37 )%        (1.36 )%E 

Portfolio turnover rateG

    -       -       -       -

 

A 

Commencement of operations.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Includes non-recurring organization and offering costs.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on April 30, 2023.

G 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

152


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    C Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,           December 16,
2020A to
December 31,
 
    2023           2022           2021           2020  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.68       $ 10.02       $ 10.04       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

             

Net investment income (loss)

    0.05         (0.07       (0.21       (0.01

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.74         (2.21       0.78         0.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.79         (2.28       0.57         0.04  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

             

Dividends from net investment income

    -         -         -         -  

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.47       $ 7.68       $ 10.02       $ 10.04  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    10.29 %C        (22.77 )%        5.66       0.40 %C 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

             

Net assets, end of period

  $ 81,476       $ 78,674       $ 101,889       $ 100,413  

Ratios to average net assets:

             

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    3.94 %E        3.60       5.96 %D        20.40 %D E 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.09 %E F        2.14       2.14       2.14 %E 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.10 )%E        (2.28 )%        (5.94 )%D        (20.37 )%D E 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements

    1.75 %E        (0.82 )%        (2.12 )%        (2.11 )%E 

Portfolio turnover rateG

    -       -       -       -

 

A 

Commencement of operations.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Includes non-recurring organization and offering costs.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on April 30, 2023.

G 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

153


American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R6 Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,           December 16,
2020A to
December 31,
 
    2023           2022           2021           2020  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                      

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.87       $ 10.15       $ 10.05       $ 10.00  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income from investment operations:

             

Net investment income (loss)

    0.12         0.03         (0.10       (0.00 )B 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.73         (2.25       0.79         0.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.85         (2.22       0.69         0.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

             

Distributions from net realized gains

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

    -         (0.06       (0.59       -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.72       $ 7.87       $ 10.15       $ 10.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    10.80 %D        (21.89 )%        6.85       0.50 %D 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

             

Net assets, end of period

  $ 8,846,438       $ 7,980,434       $ 10,217,056       $ 9,744,619  

Ratios to average net assets:

             

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupmentsE

    2.84 %F        2.59       3.60 %E        14.61 %E F 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.99 %F        0.99       0.99       0.99 %F 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.00 %F        (1.27 )%        (3.58 )%E        (14.58 )%E F 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements

    2.85 %F        0.33       (0.97 )%        (0.96 )%F 

Portfolio turnover rateG

    -       -       -       -

 

A 

Commencement of operations.

B 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Includes non-recurring organization and offering costs.

F 

Annualized.

G 

Portfolio turnover is based on the lesser of long-term purchases or sales divided by the average long-term fair value during the period. The Fund did not invest in any long-term securities during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes

 

154


American Beacon FundsSM

Affirmation of the Commodity Pool Operator

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in the attached financial statements for the American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund, American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund and American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core Fund for the period from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, is accurate and complete.

LOGO

Sonia L. Bates, Assistant Treasurer

American Beacon Advisors, Inc.

Commodity Pool Operator for the

American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund,

American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund and

American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core Fund

 

 

155


Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Renewal and Approval of Management Agreement and Investment Advisory Agreement

At meetings held on May 16, 2023 and June 6-7, 2023 (collectively, the “Meetings”), the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) considered and then, at its June 7, 2023 meeting, approved the renewal of:

(1) the Management Agreement between American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (“Manager”) and the American Beacon Funds (“Trust”) on behalf of the American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund (“Managed Futures Fund”) and the American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund (“TargetRisk Fund”) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”); and

(2) the Investment Advisory Agreement among the Manager, AHL Partners LLP (the “sub-advisor”), and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds. The Management Agreement and the Investment Advisory Agreement are referred to herein individually as an “Agreement” and collectively as the “Agreements.”

In preparation for its consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, the Board undertook steps to gather and consider information furnished by the Manager, the sub-advisor, Broadridge, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and Morningstar, Inc. (“Morningstar”). The Board, with the assistance of independent legal counsel, requested and received certain relevant information from the Manager and the sub-advisor.

In advance of the Meetings, the Board’s Investment Committee and/or the Manager coordinated the production of information from Broadridge and Morningstar regarding the performance, fees and expenses of the Funds as well as information from the Manager and the sub-advisor. At the Meetings, the Board considered the information provided in connection with the renewal process, as well as information furnished to the Board throughout the year at regular meetings of the Board and its committees. In connection with the Board’s consideration of the Agreements, the Trustees received and evaluated such information as they deemed necessary. This information is described below in the section summarizing the factors the Board considered in connection with its renewal and approval of the Agreements, as well as the section describing additional Board considerations with respect to each Fund.

The Board noted that the Manager provides management and administrative services to the Funds pursuant to the Management Agreement. The Board considered that many mutual funds have separate contracts governing each type of service and observed that, with respect to such mutual funds, the actual management fee rates provided by Broadridge for peer group funds reflect the combined advisory and administrative fees, reduced by any fee waivers and/or reimbursements.

The Manager or the sub-advisor may not have been able to, or opted not to, provide information in response to certain information requests, in which case the Board conducted its evaluation of the firm based on information that was provided. In such cases, the Board determined that the omission of any such information was not material to its considerations.

Provided below is an overview of certain factors the Board considered in connection with its decision to approve the renewal of the Agreements. The Board did not identify any particular information that was most relevant to its consideration of whether to approve the renewal of each Agreement, and each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors. Legal counsel to the independent Trustees provided the Board with a memorandum regarding its responsibilities pertaining to the renewal of investment advisory contracts, such as the Agreements, and related regulatory guidelines. Based on its evaluation, the Board unanimously concluded that the terms of each Agreement were reasonable and fair and that the approval of the renewal of each Agreement was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

 

 

156


Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Considerations With Respect to the Renewal of the Management Agreement and the Investment Advisory Agreement

In determining whether to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board considered each Fund’s investment management and sub-advisory relationships separately. In each instance, the Board considered, among other things, the following factors: (1) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided; (2) the investment performance of the Funds and the sub-advisor for the Funds; (3) the profits, if any, earned by the Manager in rendering services to the Funds; (4) comparisons of services and fee rates with contracts entered into by the Manager or the sub-advisor or their affiliates with other clients (such as pension funds and other institutional clients); (5) the extent to which economies of scale, if any, have been taken into account in setting each fee rate schedule; (6) whether fee rate levels reflect economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of Fund investors; and (7) any other benefits derived or anticipated to be derived by the Manager or the sub-advisor from its relationship with a Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. With respect to the renewal of the Management Agreement, the Board considered, among other factors: the Managed Futures Fund’s long-term performance and the TargetRisk Fund’s performance since its inception on December 31, 2018; the length of service of key investment personnel at the Manager; the cost structure of the Funds; the financial condition of the Manager, including its parent company; the Manager’s culture of compliance and support that reduce risks to the Funds; the Manager’s quality of services; the Manager’s active role in monitoring and, as appropriate, recommending additional or replacement sub-advisors; and the Manager’s representations regarding its efforts to retain key employees and maintain staffing levels.

With respect to the renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other factors: the representations made by the sub-advisor regarding the sub-advisor’s level of staffing; the sub-advisor’s assets under management; the financial stability of the sub-advisor; and its compliance program. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory services provided by the Manager and the sub-advisor were appropriate for the Funds.

Investment Performance. The Board evaluated the comparative information provided by Broadridge and the Manager regarding the performance of each Fund relative to its Broadridge Performance Universe, Morningstar Category, and/or benchmark index(es), as well as the Fund’s Morningstar rating. The Board considered the information provided by Broadridge regarding its independent methodology for selecting each Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe. The Board also considered that the Performance Universes selected by Broadridge may not provide appropriate comparisons for a Fund due to the Fund’s unique or distinctive investment strategies. In addition, the Board considered the performance reports and discussions with management at meetings of the Board and its committees throughout the year. The Board also evaluated the comparative information provided by the sub-advisor regarding the performance of each Fund relative to its benchmark index and, for the TargetRisk Fund, relative to the performance of a comparable investment account managed by the sub-advisor. In addition, the Board considered the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor. A discussion regarding the Board’s considerations with respect to each Fund’s performance appears below under “Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund.”

Costs of the Services Provided to the Funds and the Profits Realized by the Manager from its Relationship with the Funds. In analyzing the costs of services and profitability of the Manager, the Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by the Manager, before and after the payment of distribution-related expenses by the Manager. The profits or losses were noted at both an aggregate level for all funds within the group of mutual funds sponsored by the Manager (the “Fund Complex”) and at an individual level, with the Manager earning a profit before and after the payment of distribution-related expenses by the Manager for each Fund. The Board also considered comparative information provided by the Manager regarding the Manager’s overall profitability with respect to the Fund Complex relative to the overall profitability of other firms in the mutual fund industry, as disclosed in publicly available sources. Although the Board noted that, in certain cases, the fee rates

 

 

157


Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

paid by other clients of the Manager are lower than the fee rates paid by the Funds, the Manager represented that the difference is attributable to, among other factors, the fact that the Manager does not perform administrative services for non-investment company clients and reflects the greater level of responsibility and regulatory requirements associated with managing the Funds. The Board also noted that the Manager is waiving a portion of its fees and/or reimbursing certain expenses for one share class of the TargetRisk Fund.

The Board further considered that, with respect to each Fund, the Management Agreement provides for the Manager to receive a management fee comprised of an annualized fee that is retained by the Manager. The Board also noted that certain share classes of the Funds maintain higher expense ratios in order to compensate third-party financial intermediaries.

In analyzing the fee rates charged by the sub-advisor in connection with its investment advisory services to a Fund, the Board considered representations made by the sub-advisor that with respect to the Managed Futures Fund, the sub-advisor does not manage any comparable client accounts, and, with respect to the TargetRisk Fund, the sub-advisory fee rate schedule generally was favorable compared to other comparable client accounts. The Board did not request profitability data from the sub-advisor because the Board did not view this data as imperative to its deliberations given the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between the Manager and the sub-advisor with respect to the negotiation of sub-advisory fee rates. In addition, the Board noted that the sub-advisor may not account for its profits on an account-by-account basis and that different firms likely employ different methodologies in connection with these calculations.

Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the profitability levels of the Manager were reasonable in light of the services performed by the Manager. A discussion regarding the Board’s considerations with respect to each Fund’s fee rates is set forth below under “Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund.”

Economies of Scale. In considering the reasonableness of the management and investment advisory fees rates, the Board considered whether economies of scale will be realized as each Fund grows and whether fee rate levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that, with respect to the TargetRisk Fund, the Manager has negotiated breakpoints for the subadvisory fee rates. The Board also considered that the current assets of the TargetRisk Fund did not exceed the threshold necessary to reach the first sub-advisory fee rate breakpoint.

In addition, the Board noted the Manager’s representation that the Management Agreement contains fee schedule breakpoints at higher asset levels with respect to the TargetRisk Fund. In this regard, the Board considered that the TargetRisk Fund’s current assets did not exceed the threshold necessary to reach the first management fee breakpoint. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the Manager and sub-advisor fee rate schedules for each Fund provide for a reasonable sharing of benefits from any economies of scale with each Fund.

Benefits Derived from the Relationship with the Funds. The Board considered the Manager’s and sub-advisor’s responses to inquiries regarding “fall-out” or ancillary benefits that accrue to the Manager and/or the sub-advisor as a result of the advisory relationships with the Funds. For example, the Board considered that the Manager may invest the Funds’ cash balances and cash collateral provided by the borrowers of the Funds’ securities in the American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, which the Manager manages directly, and for which the Manager receives a fee. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the potential benefits accruing to the Manager and the sub-advisor by virtue of their relationships with the Funds appear to be fair and reasonable.

 

 

158


Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund

The performance comparisons below were made for each Fund’s R5 Class shares relative to the Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe and Morningstar Category. With respect to the Broadridge Performance Universe, the 1st Quintile represents the top 20 percent of the universe based on performance, and the 5th Quintile represents the bottom 20 percent of the universe based on performance. References to each Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe are to the respective universe of mutual funds with comparable investment classifications and objectives as determined by Broadridge.

In reviewing the performance, the Board viewed longer-term performance over a full market cycle, typically five years or longer, if applicable, as the most important consideration because relative performance over shorter periods may be significantly impacted by market or economic events and not necessarily reflective of sub-advisor skill. The Board noted that the TargetRisk Fund had a shorter-term performance record, and evaluated the information provided.

The expense comparisons below were made for each Fund’s R5 Class shares relative to the Fund’s Broadridge Expense Universe and Broadridge Expense Group, and Y Class shares relative to the Fund’s Morningstar Fee Level universe. The 1st Quintile represents the lowest 20 percent of the universe or group based on lowest total expense, and the 5th Quintile represents the highest 20 percent of the universe or group based on highest total expense. References to each Fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe are to the respective group or universe of comparable mutual funds as determined by Broadridge. Broadridge Expense Groups consist of the Fund and a representative sample of funds with similar operating structures and asset sizes, as selected by Broadridge. A Broadridge Expense Universe includes all funds with comparable investment classifications/objectives and similar operating structures to that of the share class under review for each Fund, including funds in the Broadridge Expense Group. The Broadridge expense comparisons are based on the most recent audited financial information publicly available for a Fund as of December 31, 2022. References to each Fund’s Morningstar Fee Level ranking are to the institutional share class of comparable mutual funds as determined by Morningstar.

For each Fund, the Board considered a Fund’s Morningstar fee level category with the 1st Quintile representing the lowest 20 percent of the category constituents and the 5th Quintile representing the highest 20 percent of the category in terms of total expense.

Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to the American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund

In considering the renewal of the Agreements for the Managed Futures Fund, the Board considered the following additional factors:

Broadridge Total Expenses Excluding 12b-1 Fees and Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Group

   4th Quintile

Compared to Broadridge Expense Universe

   3rd Quintile

Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

   4th Quintile

Broadridge and Morningstar Performance Analysis (five-year period ended December 31, 2022)

 

Compared to Broadridge Performance Universe

   1st Quintile

Compared to Morningstar Category

   2nd Quintile

The Board also considered: (1) the sub-advisor’s representation that it does not manage other accounts with the same or materially similar investment strategies and service requirements as the sub-advisor manages for the Managed Futures Fund; and (2) the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor.

 

 

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Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Based on these and other considerations, the Board: (1) concluded that the fees paid to the Manager and sub-advisor under the Agreements are fair and reasonable; and (2) determined that the Managed Futures Fund and its shareholders would benefit from the Manager’s and sub-advisor’s continued management of the Managed Futures Fund.

Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to the American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund

In considering the renewal of the Agreements for the TargetRisk Fund, the Board considered the following additional factors:

Broadridge Total Expense Analysis Excluding 12b-1 Fees and Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Group

   3rd Quintile

Compared to Broadridge Expense Universe

   3rd Quintile

Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

   2nd Quintile

Broadridge and Morningstar Performance Analysis (three-year period ended December 31, 2022)

 

Compared to Broadridge Performance Universe

   4th Quintile

Compared to Morningstar Category

   4th Quintile

The Board also considered: (1) that the challenges associated with identifying a peer group for evaluating the TargetRisk Fund’s expenses and performance, as few of the funds in the TargetRisk Fund’s Broadridge Expense Group, Expense Universe or Performance Universe, or its Morningstar category, pursue a comparable investment strategy; and (2) the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor.

Based on these and other considerations, the Board: (1) concluded that the fees paid to the Manager and the sub-advisor under the Agreements are fair and reasonable; and (2) determined that the TargetRisk Fund and its shareholders would benefit from the Manager’s and sub-advisor’s continued management of the TargetRisk Fund.

 

 

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If you invest in the Fund through a financial institution, you may be able to receive the Fund’s regulatory mailings, such as the Prospectus, Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report, by e-mail. If you are interested in this option, please go to www.icsdelivery.com and search for your financial institution’s name or contact your financial institution directly.

To obtain more information about the Fund:

 

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By E-mail:   On the Internet:
american_beacon.funds@ambeacon.com   Visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com
   
     
 

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By Telephone:

Call (800) 658-5811

 

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Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedules   Availability of Proxy Voting Policy and Records
 
In addition to the Schedule of Investments provided in each semi-annual and annual report, the Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form N-PORT as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Forms N-PORT may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549-2736. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800)-SEC-0330. A complete schedule of the Funds’ portfolio holdings is also available at www.americanbeaconfunds.com approximately sixty days after the end of each calendar quarter.   A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, is available free of charge on the Fund’s website www.americanbeaconfunds.com and by calling 1-800-967-9009 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent year ended June 30 is filed annually with the SEC on Form N-PX. The Fund’s Forms N-PX are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record may also be obtained by calling 1-800-967-9009.

Fund Service Providers:

 

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank and

Trust Company

Boston, Massachusetts

   

TRANSFER AGENT

SS&C GIDS, Inc.

Quincy, Massachusetts

   

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

   

DISTRIBUTOR

Resolute Investment

Distributors, Inc.

Irving, Texas

This report is prepared for shareholders of the American Beacon Funds and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or Summary Prospectus.

 

American Beacon Funds, American Beacon AHL Managed Futures Strategy Fund, American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Fund and American Beacon AHL TargetRisk Core Fund are service marks of American Beacon Advisors, Inc.

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About American Beacon Advisors

 

Since 1986, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. has offered a variety of products and investment advisory services to numerous institutional and retail clients, including a variety of mutual funds, corporate cash management, and separate account management.

Our clients include defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, corporations, financial planners, and other institutional investors. With American Beacon Advisors, you can put the experience of a multi-billion dollar asset management firm to work for your company.

BRIDGEWAY LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND

Growth stocks typically are more volatile than value stocks; however, value stocks have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales. Quantitative models may not perform as expected and may result in losses for the Fund. Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. To the extent the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors, its performance will be sensitive to factors affecting those sectors. Information Technology sector companies may face intense competition and rapid product obsolescence, have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel, and lose patent, copyright and trademark protections. Although the Fund is managed pursuant to a tax management strategy, the Fund’s investments could create capital gains. The use of futures contracts for cash management may subject the Fund to losing more money than invested. The Fund participates in a securities lending program. The Fund’s incorporation of environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) considerations in its investment strategy may cause it to underperform funds that do not incorporate these considerations. Please see the prospectus for a complete discussion of the Fund’s risks. There can be no assurances that the investment objectives of this Fund will be met.

BRIDGEWAY LARGE CAP VALUE FUND

Investing in value stocks may limit downside risk over time; however, the Fund may produce more modest gains than riskier stock funds as a trade-off for this potentially lower risk. Quantitative models may not perform as expected and may result in losses for the Fund. Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. To the extent the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors, its performance will be sensitive to factors affecting those sectors. Financial sector companies are heavily regulated and particularly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. Although the Fund is managed pursuant to a tax management strategy, the Fund’s investments could create capital gains. The use of futures contracts for cash management may subject the Fund to losing more money than invested. The Fund participates in a securities lending program. The Fund’s incorporation of environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) considerations in its investment strategy may cause it to underperform funds that do not incorporate these considerations. Please see the prospectus for a complete discussion of the Fund’s risks. There can be no assurances that the investment objectives of this Fund will be met.

Any opinions herein, including forecasts, reflect our judgment as of the end of the reporting period and are subject to change. Each advisor’s strategies and each Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on economic and market conditions. This report is not a complete analysis of market conditions, and, therefore, should not be relied upon as investment advice. Although economic and market information has been compiled from reliable sources, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the statements contained herein.

 

American Beacon Funds

June 30, 2023


Contents

 

 

President’s Message

    1  

Performance Overviews

    2  

Expense Examples

    6  

Schedules of Investments:

 

American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

    8  

American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

    12  

Financial Statements

    17  

Notes to Financial Statements

    20  

Financial Highlights:

 

American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

    40  

American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

    46  

Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements

    52  

Additional Fund Information

    Back Cover  

 


President’s Message

 

 

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Dear Shareholders,

 

“Don’t rock the boat.” How many times have we heard that phrase, applied to almost every facet of our daily lives?

 

For many of us, that proverbial boat is almost certain to rock despite our best efforts to keep it steady. Forces we cannot control will move it forward, backward and sideways – pushing us off our desired trajectory during stormy seas and preventing us from reaching the safety of the harbor.

 

However, by carefully planning, fine-tuning and adjusting our courses over time, we can help steady the boat and increase our chances of safely reaching our destination. The same can also be said about our investment

portfolios. If we make prudent adjustments as we seek to preserve and grow our savings – especially during periods of geopolitical and economic uncertainty – we’ll be better able to withstand the tempests we encounter along the way.

To help your investment portfolio weather storms over the long term, we encourage you to work with financial professionals to develop your personal savings plan, conduct annual plan reviews, and make thoughtful, purposeful plan adjustments to better manage your evolving financial needs and goals. By investing across different investment styles and asset classes, you may be able to help mitigate financial risks in your portfolio. By allocating your portfolio according to your risk-tolerance level, you may be better positioned to withstand short-term crises. Through careful planning, you will be better positioned to achieve enduring financial success.

Since 1986, American Beacon has endeavored to provide investors with a disciplined approach to realizing long-term financial goals. As a manager of managers, we strive to provide investment products that may enable investors to participate during market upswings while potentially insulating against market downswings. The investment teams behind our mutual funds seek to produce consistent, long-term results rather than focus only on short-term movements in the markets. In managing our investment products, we emphasize identifying opportunities that offer the potential for long-term financial rewards.

Thank you for entrusting your financial success with American Beacon. For additional information about our investment products or to access your account information, please visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com.

Best Regards,

 

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Jeffrey K. Ringdahl

President

American Beacon Funds

 

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Investor Class of the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) returned 19.04% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”) return of 29.02% for the same period.

 

Total Returns for the Period ended June 30, 2023                     
    

Ticker

  

6 Months*

 

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

R5 Class (1,8)

   BRLGX        19.19 %       24.30 %       11.23 %       10.66 %       13.39 %

Y Class (1,2,8)

   BLYYX        19.18 %       24.24 %       11.19 %       10.59 %       13.33 %

Investor Class (1,3,8)

   BLYPX        19.04 %       23.90 %       10.89 %       10.28 %       13.10 %

A without Sales Charge (1,4,8)

   BLYAX        19.09 %       23.97 %       10.95 %       10.32 %       13.12 %

A with Sales Charge (1,4,8)

   BLYAX        12.23 %       16.83 %       8.78 %       9.02 %       12.45 %

C without Sales Charge (1,5,8)

   BLYCX        18.61 %       22.98 %       10.10 %       9.48 %       12.48 %

C with Sales Charge (1,5,8)

   BLYCX        17.61 %       21.98 %       10.10 %       9.48 %       12.48 %

R6 Class (1,6,8)

   BLYRX        19.20 %       24.35 %       11.29 %       10.71 %       13.42 %
                       

Russell 1000® Growth Index (7)

          29.02 %       27.11 %       13.73 %       15.14 %       15.74 %

 

*

Not Annualized.

 

1.

Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end-of-day net asset values as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only; and as such, the total return based on the unadjusted net asset value per share may differ from the total return reported in the financial highlights. A portion of fees charged to the R5 Class of the Fund has been waived since Fund inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown since inception. Please note that the recent performance of the securities market has helped produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

 

2.

Fund performance for the ten-year period represent the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 up to 2/5/2016, the inception date of the Y Class, and the returns of the Y Class since its inception. Expenses of the Y Class are higher than those of the R5 Class. As a result, total returns shown may be higher than they would have been had the Y Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of the fees charged to the Y Class has been waived since Fund inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown since inception.

 

3.

Fund performance for the ten-year period represent the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 up to 2/5/2016, the inception date of the Investor Class, and the returns of the Investor Class since its inception. Expenses of the Investor Class are higher than those of the R5 Class. Therefore, total returns shown may be higher than they would have been had the Investor Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of the fees charged to the Investor Class of the Fund has been waived since Fund inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was higher than actual returns shown since inception.

 

4.

Fund performance for the ten-year period represent the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 through 2/5/2016, the inception date of the A Class, and the returns of the A Class since its inception. Expenses of the A Class are higher than those of the R5 Class. As a result, total returns shown may be higher than they would have been had the A Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of the fees charged to the A Class of the Fund was waived from Fund inception through 2018, partially recovered in 2019 and waived in 2020 through 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

5.

Fund performance for the ten-year period represent the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 through 2/5/2016, the inception date of the C Class, and the returns of the C Class since its inception. Expenses of the C Class are higher than those of the R5 Class. As a result, total returns shown may be higher than they would have been had the C Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of fees charged to the C Class of the Fund was waived from Fund inception through 2017, partially recovered in 2018 and 2019 and waived in 2020 through 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase.

 

6.

Fund performance for the ten-year period represent the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 through 4/30/2018, the inception date of the R6 Class and the returns of the R6 Class since its inception. Expenses of the R6 Class are lower than the R5 Class. As a result, total returns shown may be lower than they would have been had the R6 Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of fees charged to the R6 Class of the Fund has been waived since Fund inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown since inception.

 

7.

The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000 Growth Index and Russell 1000 Index are registered trademarks of Frank Russell Company. American Beacon Funds is not promoted, sponsored or endorsed by, nor in any way affiliated with the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group”). FTSE Russell is a trading name of certain of the LSE Group companies. LSE Group is not responsible for and has not reviewed the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund nor any associated literature

 

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

  or publications and LSE Group makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy, or completeness, or otherwise. All rights in the Russell 1000 Growth Index (the “Index”) vest in the relevant LSE Group company which owns the Index. Russell 1000® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. The Index is calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or its affiliate, agent or partner. The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever to any person arising out of (a) the use of, reliance on or any error in the Index or (b) investment in or operation of the Fund. The LSE Group makes no claim, prediction, warranty or representation either as to the results to be obtained from the Fund or the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put by the Manager. One cannot directly invest in an index.

 

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The Total Annual Fund Operating Expense ratios set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Class shares were 0.94%, 1.17%, 1.25%, 1.36%, 2.20%, and 0.90%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

The Fund trailed the Index primarily due to unfavorable security selection. Also, sector allocation was negative for the period.

Most of the Fund’s underperformance related to security selection was attributable to holdings in the Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology sectors. In contrast, security selection in the Financials sector added to relative performance.

From a sector allocation perspective, overweight allocations to the Energy and Materials sectors detracted from relative performance. This was partially offset by the Fund’s underweight allocation to the Consumer Staples sector.

The sub-advisor continues to invest in a broadly diversified portfolio of companies that they believe have above-average earnings growth potential with attractive valuations. This approach should allow the Fund to benefit over the longer term.

 

Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets)

 

Microsoft Corp.           4.8  
NVIDIA Corp.           4.1  
Amazon.com, Inc.           3.6  
Adobe, Inc.           3.0  
Alphabet, Inc., Class A           3.0  
Apple, Inc.           2.9  
Arista Networks, Inc.           2.9  
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.           2.8  
Mastercard, Inc., Class A           2.7  
ServiceNow, Inc.           2.5  
Total Fund Holdings      63       
       
Sector Allocation (% Equities)        
Information Technology           41.6  
Consumer Discretionary           13.7  
Health Care           13.1  
Financials           11.3  
Industrials           8.6  
Communication Services           4.5  
Materials           3.6  
Energy           2.2  
Consumer Staples           1.4  

 

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Investor Class of the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) returned 3.93% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the Russell 1000® Value Index (the “Index”) return of 5.12% for the same period.

 

Total Returns for the Period ended June 30, 2023                                 
      

Ticker

    

6 Months*

  

1 Year

    

3 Years

    

5 Years

    

10 Years

R5 Class (1,7)

     BRLVX          4.11 %        10.02 %          12.64 %          4.59 %          8.28 %

Y Class (1,2,7)

     BWLYX          4.09 %        9.93 %          12.55 %          4.52 %          8.21 %

Investor Class (1,7)

     BWLIX          3.93 %        9.64 %          12.27 %          4.25 %          7.93 %

A without Sales Charge (1,3,7)

     BWLAX          3.95 %        9.68 %          12.27 %          4.24 %          7.89 %

A with Sales Charge (1,3,7)

     BWLAX          (2.01 )%        3.38 %          10.08 %          3.01 %          7.25 %

C without Sales Charge (1,4,7)

     BWLCX          3.57 %        8.84 %          11.44 %          3.47 %          7.26 %

C with Sales Charge (1,4,7)

     BWLCX          2.57 %        7.84 %          11.44 %          3.47 %          7.26 %

R6 Class (1,5,7)

     BWLRX          4.12 %        10.03 %          12.67 %          4.62 %          8.29 %
                                     

Russell 1000® Value Index (6)

              5.12 %        11.54 %          14.30 %          8.11 %          9.22 %

 

*

Not Annualized.

 

1.

Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end-of-day net asset values as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only, and as such, the total returns based on the unadjusted net asset value per share may differ from the total return reported in the financial highlights. A portion of the fees charged to the R5 Class was waived through 2013, partially recovered in 2014, fully recovered in 2015 and waived in 2021. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

2.

A portion of the fees charged to the Y Class was waived in 2012, partially recovered in 2013, fully recovered in 2014, and waived in 2022. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

3.

A portion of the fees charged to the A Class was waived in 2012 and 2013, fully recovered in 2014 and waived in 2021. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

4.

A portion of the fees charged to the C Class was waived in 2012 and 2013, fully recovered in 2014 and waived in 2021. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. C Class shares automatically convert to A Class shares 8 years after purchase, if the conversion is available through your financial intermediary. The performance for C Class shares reflects the conversion of C Class shares to A Class shares after 8 years. If the conversion was not reflected, the ten-year return would have been 8.37% with and without Sales Charge. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase.

 

5.

Fund performance for the ten-year period represents the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 through 4/28/2017, the inception date of the R6 Class, and the returns of the R6 Class since its inception. Expenses of the R6 Class are lower than the R5 Class. As a result, total returns shown may be lower than they would have been had the R6 Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of the fees charged to the R6 Class of the Fund was waived in 2017. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for the ten-year period.

 

6.

The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization. Russell 1000 Value Index and Russell 1000 Index are registered trademarks of the Frank Russell Company. American Beacon Funds is not promoted, sponsored or endorsed by, nor in any way affiliated with the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group”). FTSE Russell is a trading name of certain of the LSE Group companies. LSE Group is not responsible for and has not reviewed the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund nor any associated literature or publications and LSE Group makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy, or completeness, or otherwise. All rights in the Russell 1000 Value Index (the “Index”) vest in the relevant LSE Group company which owns the Index. Russell 1000® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. The Index is calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or its affiliate, agent or partner. The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever to any person arising out of (a) the use of, reliance on or any error in the Index or (b) investment in or operation of the Fund. The LSE Group makes no claim, prediction, warranty or representation either as to the results to be obtained from the Fund or the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put by the Manager. One cannot directly invest in an index.

 

8.

The Total Annual Fund Operating Expense ratios set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Class shares were 0.81%, 0.88%, 1.13%, 1.12%, 1.88%, and 0.77%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

 

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Fund underperformed the Index due to unfavorable security selection. Sector allocation contributed to relative returns.

Most of the Fund’s underperformance related to security selection was attributed to holdings in the Communication Services and Information Technology sectors. The aforementioned relative underperformance was somewhat offset by security selection in the Industrials sector.

From a sector allocation perspective, the Fund’s underweight allocation to the Utilities sector and overweight allocation to the Consumer Discretionary sector contributed to relative performance during the period. An underweight allocation to the Consumer Staples sector, however, detracted from relative returns.

The sub-advisor continues to invest in a broadly diversified portfolio of companies that they believe have attractive valuations. This approach should allow the Fund to benefit over the longer term.

 

Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets)

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.           2.3  
Nucor Corp.           2.3  
Avis Budget Group, Inc.           2.2  
Builders FirstSource, Inc.           2.2  
AT&T, Inc.           2.1  
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.           2.1  
Johnson & Johnson           2.1  
HP, Inc.           2.0  
Marathon Petroleum Corp.           2.0  
Steel Dynamics, Inc.           2.0  
Total Fund Holdings      80       
       
Sector Allocation (% Equities)        
Financials           19.9  
Health Care           16.2  
Energy           10.9  
Information Technology           10.7  
Materials           10.7  
Consumer Discretionary           10.0  
Industrials           9.2  
Consumer Staples           7.5  
Communication Services           4.9  

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Expense Examples

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Fund Expense Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption fees, if applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, sub-transfer agent fees, and other Fund expenses. The Examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period in each Class and held for the entire period from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The “Actual” lines of the tables provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this page, 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 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Shareholders of the Investor and R5 Classes that invest in the Funds through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The “Hypothetical” lines of the tables provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% per year rate of return before expenses (not the Fund’s actual return). You may compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds by contrasting this 5% hypothetical example and the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. Shareholders of the Investor and R5 Classes that invest in the Funds through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.

You should also be aware that the expenses shown in the table highlight only your ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs charged by the Funds, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, as applicable. Similarly, the expense examples for other funds do not reflect any transaction costs charged by those funds, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the “Hypothetical” lines of the tables are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If you were subject to any transaction costs during the period, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Expense Examples

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

    Beginning Account Value
1/1/2023
  Ending Account Value
6/30/2023
  Expenses Paid  During
Period
1/1/2023-6/30/2023*
R5 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,191.90       $4.35
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.83       $4.01
Y Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,191.80       $4.51
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.68       $4.16
Investor Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,190.40       $6.08
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,019.24       $5.61
A Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,190.40       $5.92
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,019.39       $5.46
C Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,186.10       $9.92
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,015.72       $9.15
R6 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,192.00       $4.13
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,021.03       $3.81

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.80%, 0.83%, 1.12%, 1.09%, 1.83%, and 0.76% for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Classes, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period.

**

5% return before expenses.

 

American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

    Beginning Account Value
1/1/2023
  Ending Account Value
6/30/2023
  Expenses Paid During
Period
1/1/2023-6/30/2023*
R5 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,041.10       $4.45
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.43       $4.41
Y Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,040.90       $4.81
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.08       $4.76
Investor Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,039.30       $6.02
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.89       $5.96
A Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,039.10       $6.17
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.75       $6.11
C Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,035.70       $9.84
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,015.13       $9.74
R6 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,041.20       $4.30
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.58       $4.26

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.88%, 0.95%, 1.19%, 1.22%, 1.95%, and 0.85% for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Classes, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period.

**

5% return before expenses.

 

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.99%            
Communication Services - 4.34%            
Entertainment - 1.33%            
Netflix, Inc.A       5,200         $ 2,290,548
           

 

 

 
           
Interactive Media & Services - 3.01%            
Alphabet, Inc., Class AA       43,500           5,206,950
           

 

 

 
           

Total Communication Services

              7,497,498
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Discretionary - 13.25%            
Broadline Retail - 3.59%            
Amazon.com, Inc.A       47,500           6,192,100
           

 

 

 
           
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 5.76%            
Airbnb, Inc., Class AA       14,400           1,845,504
Booking Holdings, Inc.A       1,080           2,916,357
Las Vegas Sands Corp.A       57,200           3,317,600
Marriott International, Inc., Class A       10,200           1,873,638
           

 

 

 
              9,953,099
           

 

 

 
           
Specialty Retail - 2.52%            
AutoZone, Inc.A       700           1,745,352
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.       11,500           2,595,550
           

 

 

 
              4,340,902
           

 

 

 
           
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.38%            
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.A       6,300           2,384,550
           

 

 

 
           

Total Consumer Discretionary

              22,870,651
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Staples - 1.35%            
Food Products - 1.35%            
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.       20,300           2,333,485
           

 

 

 
           
Energy - 2.15%            
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.15%            
Antero Resources Corp.A       71,000           1,635,130
Cheniere Energy, Inc.       6,400           975,104
Texas Pacific Land Corp.       840           1,105,860
           

 

 

 
              3,716,094
           

 

 

 
           

Total Energy

              3,716,094
           

 

 

 
           
Financials - 10.92%            
Banks - 4.73%            
Citigroup, Inc.       43,900           2,021,156
First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A       2,300           2,951,935
JPMorgan Chase & Co.       22,000           3,199,680
           

 

 

 
              8,172,771
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Finance - 1.72%            
American Express Co.       12,400           2,160,080
Synchrony Financial       23,900           810,688
           

 

 

 
              2,970,768
           

 

 

 
           
Financial Services - 2.73%            
Mastercard, Inc., Class A       12,000           4,719,600
           

 

 

 
           

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.99% (continued)            
Financials - 10.92% (continued)            
Insurance - 1.74%            
Arch Capital Group Ltd.A       40,000         $ 2,994,000
           

 

 

 
           

Total Financials

              18,857,139
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care - 12.76%            
Biotechnology - 3.57%            
Incyte Corp.A       31,800           1,979,550
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.A       2,600           1,868,204
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.A       20,300           2,324,756
           

 

 

 
              6,172,510
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 4.34%            
Contra Abiomed, Inc.A       4,500           -
Dexcom, Inc.A       27,300           3,508,323
Insulet Corp.A       13,800           3,979,092
           

 

 

 
              7,487,415
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.02%            
Cigna Group       6,100           1,711,660
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.       3,700           1,778,368
           

 

 

 
              3,490,028
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Technology - 2.03%            
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class AA       17,700           3,499,821
           

 

 

 
           
Pharmaceuticals - 0.80%            
Zoetis, Inc.       8,000           1,377,680
           

 

 

 
           

Total Health Care

              22,027,454
           

 

 

 
           
Industrials - 8.34%            
Aerospace & Defense - 0.96%            
Axon Enterprise, Inc.A       8,500           1,658,520
           

 

 

 
           
Ground Transportation - 0.50%            
Uber Technologies, Inc.A       20,000           863,400
           

 

 

 
           
Professional Services - 2.67%            
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.       2,900           637,391
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.       19,000           2,120,400
Paychex, Inc.       16,600           1,857,042
           

 

 

 
              4,614,833
           

 

 

 
           
Trading Companies & Distributors - 4.21%            
Fastenal Co.       30,900           1,822,791
United Rentals, Inc.       6,200           2,761,294
WW Grainger, Inc.       3,400           2,681,206
           

 

 

 
              7,265,291
           

 

 

 
           

Total Industrials

              14,402,044
           

 

 

 
           
Information Technology - 40.35%            
Communications Equipment - 2.89%            
Arista Networks, Inc.A       30,800           4,991,448
           

 

 

 
           
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.81%            
CDW Corp.       4,500           825,750

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.99% (continued)            
Information Technology - 40.35% (continued)            
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.81% (continued)            
Jabil, Inc.       21,300         $ 2,298,909
           

 

 

 
              3,124,659
           

 

 

 
           
IT Services - 0.86%            
Accenture PLC, Class A       4,800           1,481,184
           

 

 

 
           
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 12.80%            
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.A       33,100           3,770,421
Analog Devices, Inc.       16,700           3,253,327
KLA Corp.       7,500           3,637,650
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.A       37,400           3,593,018
NVIDIA Corp.       16,600           7,022,132
Texas Instruments, Inc.       4,600           828,092
           

 

 

 
              22,104,640
           

 

 

 
           
Software - 19.13%            
Adobe, Inc.A       10,600           5,183,294
Autodesk, Inc.A       9,700           1,984,717
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.A       13,500           3,166,020
Fortinet, Inc.A       38,800           2,932,892
Intuit, Inc.       3,600           1,649,484
Microsoft Corp.       24,200           8,241,068
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.A       18,900           4,829,139
Salesforce, Inc.A       3,100           654,906
ServiceNow, Inc.A       7,800           4,383,366
           

 

 

 
              33,024,886
           

 

 

 
           
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.86%            
Apple, Inc.       25,500           4,946,235
           

 

 

 
           

Total Information Technology

              69,673,052
           

 

 

 
           
Materials - 3.53%            
Chemicals - 2.53%            
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.       38,200           2,651,844
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A       18,700           1,717,221
           

 

 

 
          4,369,065
           

 

 

 
Metals & Mining - 1.00%            
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.A       50,000           838,000
Steel Dynamics, Inc.       8,200           893,226
           

 

 

 
              1,731,226
           

 

 

 
           

Total Materials

              6,100,291
           

 

 

 
           

Total Common Stocks (Cost $134,109,723)

              167,477,708
           

 

 

 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.82% (Cost $4,871,117)            
Investment Companies - 2.82%            
American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, 4.97%B C       4,871,117           4,871,117
           

 

 

 
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.81% (Cost $138,980,840)

              172,348,825

OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.19%

              336,395
           

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

            $ 172,685,220
           

 

 

 
             
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.                  

A Non-income producing security.

B The Fund is affiliated by having the same investment advisor.

C 7-day yield.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

PLC - Public Limited Company.

 

Long Futures Contracts Open on June 30, 2023:               
Equity Futures Contracts                                  
Description      Number of
Contracts
     Expiration Date      Notional Amount        Contract Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CME e-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Futures      21      September 2023      $ 4,619,598        $ 4,712,662        $ 93,064  
              

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
               $ 4,619,598        $ 4,712,662        $ 93,064  
              

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

Index Abbreviations:
CME    Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

The Fund’s investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. As of June 30, 2023, the investments were classified as described below:

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

  Level 1           Level 2           Level 3           Total  

Assets

             

Common Stocks

  $ 167,477,708       $ -       $ -       $ 167,477,708  

Short-Term Investments

    4,871,117         -         -         4,871,117  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - Assets

  $ 172,348,825       $ -       $ -       $ 172,348,825  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Futures Contracts

  $ 93,064       $ -       $ -       $ 93,064  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

  $ 93,064       $ -       $ -       $ 93,064  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP requires transfers between all levels to/from level 3 be disclosed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.93%            
Communication Services - 4.75%            
Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.61%            
AT&T, Inc.       504,500         $ 8,046,775
Lumen Technologies, Inc.A       207,300           468,498
Verizon Communications, Inc.       135,000           5,020,650
           

 

 

 
              13,535,923
           

 

 

 
           
Entertainment - 1.14%            
Netflix, Inc.B       9,700           4,272,753
           

 

 

 
           

Total Communication Services

              17,808,676
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Discretionary - 9.73%            
Automobiles - 2.44%            
Ford Motor Co.       421,700           6,380,321
General Motors Co.       71,900           2,772,464
           

 

 

 
              9,152,785
           

 

 

 
           
Broadline Retail - 1.88%            
eBay, Inc.       158,000           7,061,020
           

 

 

 
           
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.39%            
Las Vegas Sands Corp.B       41,100           2,383,800
McDonald’s Corp.       23,000           6,863,430
MGM Resorts International       164,100           7,207,272
           

 

 

 
              16,454,502
           

 

 

 
           
Household Durables - 0.19%            
Whirlpool Corp.       4,800           714,192
           

 

 

 
           
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.83%            
Tapestry, Inc.       72,200           3,090,160
           

 

 

 
           

Total Consumer Discretionary

              36,472,659
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Staples - 7.22%            
Beverages - 2.08%            
Coca-Cola Co.       90,300           5,437,866
PepsiCo, Inc.       12,800           2,370,816
           

 

 

 
              7,808,682
           

 

 

 
           
Food Products - 5.14%            
General Mills, Inc.       94,900           7,278,830
Hershey Co.       29,100           7,266,270
J M Smucker Co.       15,166           2,239,563
Kellogg Co.       37,000           2,493,800
           

 

 

 
              19,278,463
           

 

 

 
           

Total Consumer Staples

              27,087,145
           

 

 

 
           
Energy - 10.60%            
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 10.60%            
Antero Resources Corp.B       88,100           2,028,943
APA Corp.       128,400           4,387,428
Coterra Energy, Inc.       264,600           6,694,380
Marathon Oil Corp.       209,800           4,829,596
Marathon Petroleum Corp.       65,200           7,602,320
Occidental Petroleum Corp.       69,900           4,110,120
Ovintiv, Inc.       53,200           2,025,324

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.93% (continued)            
Energy - 10.60% (continued)            
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 10.60% (continued)            
Phillips 66       33,100         $ 3,157,078
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.       9,500           1,968,210
Valero Energy Corp.       25,100           2,944,230
           

 

 

 
              39,747,629
           

 

 

 
           

Total Energy

              39,747,629
           

 

 

 
           
Financials - 19.30%            
Banks - 4.58%            
Citigroup, Inc.       140,700           6,477,828
First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A       1,500           1,925,175
JPMorgan Chase & Co.       60,400           8,784,576
           

 

 

 
              17,187,579
           

 

 

 
           
Capital Markets - 2.76%            
CME Group, Inc.       17,000           3,149,930
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.       12,000           3,870,480
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.       71,000           2,355,070
Morningstar, Inc.       5,100           999,957
           

 

 

 
              10,375,437
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Finance - 5.59%            
Ally Financial, Inc.       207,700           5,609,977
Capital One Financial Corp.       49,700           5,435,689
Credit Acceptance Corp.B       6,000           3,047,580
Synchrony Financial       202,300           6,862,016
           

 

 

 
              20,955,262
           

 

 

 
           
Financial Services - 0.52%            
Rocket Cos., Inc., Class AB       216,200           1,937,152
           

 

 

 
           
Insurance - 5.85%            
American International Group, Inc.       32,300           1,858,542
Fidelity National Financial, Inc.       141,100           5,079,600
MetLife, Inc.       121,600           6,874,048
Principal Financial Group, Inc.       26,300           1,994,592
Prudential Financial, Inc.       69,400           6,122,468
           

 

 

 
              21,929,250
           

 

 

 
           

Total Financials

              72,384,680
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care - 15.71%            
Biotechnology - 6.71%            
Amgen, Inc.       32,800           7,282,256
Biogen, Inc.B       20,500           5,839,425
Moderna, Inc.B       38,500           4,677,750
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.B       21,000           7,390,110
           

 

 

 
              25,189,541
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.65%            
Becton Dickinson & Co.       23,500           6,204,235
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.64%            
Cigna Group       5,600           1,571,360
CVS Health Corp.       27,200           1,880,336

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.93% (continued)            
Health Care - 15.71% (continued)            
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.64% (continued)            
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.       13,400         $ 6,440,576
           

 

 

 
              9,892,272
           

 

 

 
           
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 2.59%            
Agilent Technologies, Inc.       14,800           1,779,700
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.B       37,700           7,926,425
           

 

 

 
              9,706,125
           

 

 

 
           
Pharmaceuticals - 2.12%            
Johnson & Johnson       48,000           7,944,960
           

 

 

 
           

Total Health Care

              58,937,133
           

 

 

 
           
Industrials - 8.86%            
Aerospace & Defense - 0.11%            
Axon Enterprise, Inc.B       2,000           390,240
           

 

 

 
           
Building Products - 2.79%            
Builders FirstSource, Inc.B       59,700           8,119,200
Trane Technologies PLC       12,300           2,352,498
           

 

 

 
              10,471,698
           

 

 

 
           
Commercial Services & Supplies - 0.52%            
Rollins, Inc.       45,850           1,963,755
           

 

 

 
           
Ground Transportation - 3.24%            
Avis Budget Group, Inc.B       36,300           8,300,721
Norfolk Southern Corp.       17,000           3,854,920
           

 

 

 
              12,155,641
           

 

 

 
           
Professional Services - 2.20%            
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.       28,000           6,154,120
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.B       31,300           2,096,161
           

 

 

 
              8,250,281
           

 

 

 
           

Total Industrials

              33,231,615
           

 

 

 
           
Information Technology - 10.35%            
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.57%            
Keysight Technologies, Inc.B       35,200           5,894,240
           

 

 

 
           
IT Services - 1.44%            
VeriSign, Inc.B       24,000           5,423,280
           

 

 

 
           
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.52%            
Analog Devices, Inc.       28,400           5,532,604
ON Semiconductor Corp.B       25,200           2,383,416
Texas Instruments, Inc.       29,300           5,274,586
           

 

 

 
              13,190,606
           

 

 

 
           
Software - 1.77%            
Dropbox, Inc., Class AB       111,700           2,979,039
Salesforce, Inc.B       17,300           3,654,798
           

 

 

 
              6,633,837
           

 

 

 
           

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.93% (continued)            
Information Technology - 10.35% (continued)            
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 2.05%            
HP, Inc.       250,000         $ 7,677,500
           

 

 

 
           

Total Information Technology

              38,819,463
           

 

 

 
           
Materials - 10.41%            
Chemicals - 3.59%            
Dow, Inc.       58,800           3,131,688
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A       55,900           5,133,297
Mosaic Co.       27,500           962,500
Olin Corp.       82,300           4,229,397
           

 

 

 
              13,456,882
           

 

 

 
           
Metals & Mining - 6.82%            
Alcoa Corp.       63,800           2,164,734
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.B       431,200           7,226,912
Nucor Corp.       52,700           8,641,746
Steel Dynamics, Inc.       69,200           7,537,956
           

 

 

 
              25,571,348
           

 

 

 
           

Total Materials

              39,028,230
           

 

 

 
           

Total Common Stocks (Cost $341,581,378)

              363,517,230
           

 

 

 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 7.21% (Cost $27,046,010)            
Investment Companies - 7.21%            
American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, 4.97%C D       27,046,010           27,046,010
           

 

 

 
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 104.14% (Cost $368,627,388)

              390,563,240

LIABILITIES, NET OF OTHER ASSETS - (4.14%)

              (15,526,469 )
           

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

            $ 375,036,771
           

 

 

 
             
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.                  

A All or a portion of this security is on loan, collateralized by either cash and/or U.S. Treasuries, at June 30, 2023 (Note 9).

B Non-income producing security.

C The Fund is affiliated by having the same investment advisor.

D 7-day yield.

PLC - Public Limited Company.

 

Long Futures Contracts Open on June 30, 2023:               
Equity Futures Contracts                                  
Description      Number of
Contracts
     Expiration Date      Notional Amount        Contract Value        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
CME e-Mini Standard & Poor’s 500 Index Futures      115      September 2023      $ 25,552,052        $ 25,807,438        $ 255,386  
              

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
               $ 25,552,052        $ 25,807,438        $ 255,386  
              

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Fund’s investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. As of June 30, 2023, the investments were classified as described below:

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

  Level 1           Level 2           Level 3           Total  

Assets

             

Common Stocks

  $ 363,517,230       $ -       $ -       $ 363,517,230  

Short-Term Investments

    27,046,010         -         -         27,046,010  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - Assets

  $ 390,563,240       $ -       $ -       $ 390,563,240  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

 

Futures Contracts

  $ 255,386       $ -       $ -       $ 255,386  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets

  $ 255,386       $ -       $ -       $ 255,386  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP requires transfers between all levels to/from level 3 be disclosed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.

 

See accompanying notes

 

16


American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Bridgeway Large Cap
Growth Fund
          Bridgeway Large Cap
Value Fund
 

Assets:

     

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value§

  $ 167,477,708       $ 363,517,230  

Investments in affiliated securities, at fair value

    4,871,117         27,046,010  

Cash

            13,575  

Cash collateral held at broker for futures contracts

    350,000         1,255,000  

Dividends and interest receivable

    29,571         253,305  

Deposits with broker for futures contracts

            9  

Receivable for investments sold

    201,645          

Receivable for fund shares sold

    20,405         166,683  

Receivable for expense reimbursement (Note 2)

    156,094          

Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 5)

    93,121         255,608  

Prepaid expenses

    47,322         55,742  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    173,246,983         392,563,162  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities:

     

Payable for investments purchased

    214,567          

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    141,084         17,111,384  

Cash due to broker for futures contracts

    27,784          

Management and sub-advisory fees payable (Note 2)

    98,272         237,887  

Service fees payable (Note 2)

    19,640         15,745  

Transfer agent fees payable (Note 2)

    4,644         28,896  

Custody and fund accounting fees payable

    7,848         18,339  

Professional fees payable

    26,183         38,435  

Payable for prospectus and shareholder reports

    7,346         31,331  

Other liabilities

    14,395         44,374  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    561,763         17,526,391  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

  $ 172,685,220       $ 375,036,771  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Analysis of net assets:

     

Paid-in-capital

  $ 140,087,374       $ 318,033,669  

Total distributable earnings (deficits)A

    32,597,846         57,003,102  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

  $ 172,685,220       $ 375,036,771  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shares outstanding at no par value (unlimited shares authorized):

     

R5 Class

    2,852,661         5,897,954  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

    27,823         4,546,003  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

    2,916,369         2,505,934  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

    49,399         833,057  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

    36,903         811,804  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

    383,913         940,959  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets:

     

R5 Class

  $ 79,904,160       $ 143,371,871  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

  $ 772,657       $ 109,956,813  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

  $ 78,945,387       $ 60,350,067  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

  $ 1,346,381       $ 19,924,600  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

  $ 919,793       $ 18,587,067  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

  $ 10,796,842       $ 22,846,353  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:

     

R5 Class

  $ 28.01       $ 24.31  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

  $ 27.77       $ 24.19  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

  $ 27.07       $ 24.08  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

  $ 27.26       $ 23.92  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class (offering price)

  $ 28.92       $ 25.38  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

  $ 24.92       $ 22.90  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

  $ 28.12       $ 24.28  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Cost of investments in unaffiliated securities

  $ 134,109,723       $ 341,581,378  

Cost of investments in affiliated securities

  $ 4,871,117       $ 27,046,010  

§ Fair value of securities on loan

  $       $ 445,073  

A The Fund’s investments in affiliated securities did not have unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

17


American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Operations

For the period ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Bridgeway Large Cap
Growth Fund
          Bridgeway Large Cap
Value Fund
 

Investment income:

     

Dividend income from unaffiliated securities

  $ 713,084       $ 5,363,700  

Dividend income from affiliated securities (Note 2)

    147,142         198,264  

Interest income

    5,940         5,185  

Income derived from securities lending (Note 9)

    376         190,246  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

    866,542         5,757,395  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses:

     

Management and sub-advisory fees (Note 2)

    589,814         1,637,033  

Transfer agent fees:

     

R5 Class (Note 2)

    19,630         38,074  

Y Class (Note 2)

    398         61,811  

Investor Class

    3,872         2,311  

A Class

    53         937  

C Class

    25         755  

R6 Class

    278         706  

Custody and fund accounting fees

    24,420         42,883  

Professional fees

    29,118         45,449  

Registration fees and expenses

    43,463         45,147  

Service fees (Note 2):

     

Investor Class

    129,620         108,762  

A Class

    514         11,415  

C Class

    280         9,986  

Distribution fees (Note 2):

     

A Class

    1,477         24,858  

C Class

    3,524         97,769  

Prospectus and shareholder report expenses

    18,094         21,874  

Trustee fees (Note 2)

    7,053         22,922  

Loan expense (Note 10)

    306         1,039  

Other expenses

    11,034         27,520  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses

    882,973         2,201,251  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net fees waived and expenses (reimbursed) / recouped (Note 2)

    (127,805       –    
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses

    755,168         2,201,251  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

    111,374         3,556,144  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments:

     

Net realized gain (loss) from:

     

Investments in unaffiliated securitiesA

    (2,747,961       8,438,367  

Futures contracts

    536,917         829,396  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

     

Investments in unaffiliated securitiesB

    30,194,430         3,426,929  

Futures contracts

    89,484         171,176  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net gain from investments

    28,072,870         12,865,868  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 28,184,244       $ 16,422,012  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A The Fund did not recognize net realized gains (losses) from the sale of investments in affiliated securities.

 

B The Fund’s investments in affiliated securities did not have a change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

18


American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund           Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
          Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)                       (unaudited)              

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

             

Operations:

             

Net investment income

  $ 111,374       $ 442,287       $ 3,556,144       $ 10,813,138  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments in unaffiliated securities, and futures contracts

    (2,211,044       16,062,468         9,267,763         23,686,796  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments in unaffiliated securities, and futures contracts

    30,283,914         (74,478,977       3,598,105         (99,696,683
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    28,184,244         (57,974,222       16,422,012         (65,196,749
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

Total retained earnings:

             

R5 Class

            (10,752,449               (10,507,965

Y Class

            (94,793               (5,693,829

Investor Class

            (9,953,815               (3,027,978

A Class

            (166,622               (892,038

C Class

            (142,247               (785,043

R6 Class

            (1,458,319               (1,215,332
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net distributions to shareholders

            (22,568,245               (22,122,185
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Capital share transactions (Note 11):

             

Proceeds from sales of shares

    4,742,669         12,088,747         16,136,232         124,586,358  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

            22,399,070                 21,695,444  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (8,934,653       (38,268,050       (134,857,831       (362,052,257
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    (4,191,984       (3,780,233       (118,721,599       (215,770,455
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    23,992,260         (84,322,700       (102,299,587       (303,089,389
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets:

             

Beginning of period

    148,692,960         233,015,660         477,336,358         780,425,747  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 172,685,220       $ 148,692,960       $ 375,036,771       $ 477,336,358  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

American Beacon Funds (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Funds, each a series within the Trust, are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as diversified, open-end management investment companies. As of June 30, 2023, the Trust consists of twenty-five active series, two of which are presented in this filing: American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund and American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each individually a “Fund”). The remaining twenty-three active series are reported in separate filings.

American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (the “Manager”) is a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Investment Managers, Inc. (“RIM”) organized in 1986 to provide business management, advisory, administrative, and asset management consulting services to the Trust and other investors. The Manager is registered as an investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). RIM is, in turn, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Acquisition, Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Topco, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Investment Holdings, LLC (“RIH”). RIH is owned primarily by Kelso Investment Associates VIII, L.P., KEP VI, LLC and Estancia Capital Partners L.P., investment funds affiliated with Kelso & Company, L.P. (“Kelso”) or Estancia Capital Management, LLC (“Estancia”), which are private equity firms.

On July 11, 2023, (i) RIH, RIM and certain of their affiliates, and (ii) the current owners of approximately 93% of RIH (the “Current Ownership Group”) entered into a transaction agreement with certain creditors of RIM (the “Lender Group”) pursuant to which (i) all equity interests in RIH would be cancelled, (ii) new RIH equity interests would be issued to members of the Lender Group, and (iii) the existing credit agreements between RIM and the Lender Group would be terminated and a new credit agreement would be executed (“Transaction”). The Lender Group consists of various institutional investment funds (“New Ownership Group”) that are managed by financial institutions and other investment advisory firms. The address of the New Ownership Group will be 220 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1200, Irving, TX 75039.

Upon the closing of the Transaction, the Manager will be wholly-owned indirectly by the New Ownership Group, rather than the Current Ownership Group. The Transaction is expected to close in the fourth calendar quarter of 2023, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions. The Transaction will result in a change of control of the Manager and the termination of the Fund’s management and investment advisory agreements. The Board has approved a new management agreement with the Manager and a new investment advisory agreement between the Manager and the sub-advisors that would become effective upon the closing of the Transaction. A meeting of the shareholders of the Funds in the American Beacon Funds Complex that were operational as of July 31, 2023, will be called to consider the new management agreement and such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. In advance of the meeting, proxy materials will be sent to those shareholders regarding the new management agreement and any other matters proposed for shareholder approval. There are no anticipated changes in the services provided by the Manager or sub-advisors or in the fee rates charged by the Manager to the Fund.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848); Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform. The guidance is applicable to contracts referencing London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate that is expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The ASU is effective as of March 12, 2020 and generally can be applied through December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848 which updates and clarifies ASU No. 2020-04. The amendments in this ASU defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024. Management expects these ASUs will not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820); Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, which provides clarifying guidance that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management expects the ASU will not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

Class Disclosure

Each Fund has multiple classes of shares designed to meet the needs of different groups of investors; however, not all of the Funds offer all classes. The following table sets forth the differences amongst the classes:

 

Class

  

Eligible Investors

   Minimum Initial
Investments
 
R5 Class    Large institutional investors - sold directly or through intermediary channels.    $ 250,000  
Y Class    Large institutional retirement plan investors - sold directly or through intermediary channels.    $ 100,000  
Investor Class    All investors using intermediary organizations, such as broker-dealers or retirement plan sponsors.    $ 2,500  
A Class    All investors who invest through intermediary organizations, such as broker-dealers or third party administrator. Retail investors who invest directly through a financial intermediary such as a broker, bank, or registered investment advisor which may include a front-end sales charge and a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”).    $ 2,500  
C Class    Retail investors who invest directly through a financial intermediary, such as a broker or through employee directed benefit plans with applicable sales charges which may include CDSC.    $ 1,000  
R6 Class    Large institutional retirement plan investors - sold through retirement plan sponsors.      None  

Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class based on the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of each class are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the respective Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include service, distribution, transfer agent fees, and sub-transfer agent fees that vary amongst the classes as described more fully in Note 2.

Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies, consistently followed by the Funds in preparation of the financial statements. The Funds are considered investment companies and accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, a part of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

Security Transactions and Investment Income

Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date.

Dividend income, net of foreign taxes, is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities which are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income, net of foreign taxes, is earned from settlement date, recorded on the accrual basis, and adjusted, if necessary, for accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are determined based on specific lot identification.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Distributions to Shareholders

The Funds distribute most or all of their net earnings and realized gains, if any, each taxable year in the form of dividends from net investment income and distributions of realized net capital gains and net gains from foreign currency transactions on an annual basis. The Funds do not have a fixed dividend rate and do not guarantee that they will pay any distributions in any particular period. Dividends to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ in amount and character from net investment income and realized gains recognized for purposes of U.S. GAAP. To the extent necessary to fully distribute capital gains, the Funds may designate earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

Commission Recapture

The Funds have established brokerage commission recapture arrangements with certain brokers or dealers. If the Funds’ investment advisor chooses to execute a transaction through a participating broker, the broker rebates a portion of the commission back to the Funds. Any collateral benefit received through participation in the commission recapture program is directed exclusively to the Funds. This amount is reported with the net realized gain (loss) in the Funds’ Statements of Operations, if applicable.

Allocation of Income, Trust Expenses, Gains, and Losses

Investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments of the Funds are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Funds. Expenses directly charged or attributable to a Fund will be paid from the assets of a Fund. Generally, expenses of the Trust will be allocated among and charged to the assets of the Funds on a basis that the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) deems fair and equitable, which may be based on the relative net assets of the Funds or nature of the services performed and relative applicability to the Funds.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimated.

Other

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 Trust. In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnification to the other party or parties against potential costs or liabilities. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated. The Trust has had no prior claims or losses pursuant to any such agreement.

2.  Transactions with Affiliates

Management and Investment Sub-Advisory Agreements

The Funds and the Manager are parties to a Management Agreement that obligates the Manager to provide the Funds with investment advisory and administrative services. As compensation for performing the duties under the Management Agreement, the Manager will receive an annualized management fee based on a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets that is calculated and accrued daily according to the following schedule:

 

First $5 billion

     0.35

Next $5 billion

     0.325

Next $10 billion

     0.30

Over $20 billion

     0.275

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Manager have entered into Investment Advisory Agreements with Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”) pursuant to which each Fund has agreed to pay an annualized sub-advisory fee that is calculated and accrued daily based on each Fund’s average daily net assets according to the following schedule:

 

First $250 million

     0.40

Next $250 million

     0.35

Over $500 million

     0.30

The Sub-Advisor contractually agreed to waive a portion of its sub-advisory fee equal to 0.05% of the Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund’s average daily net assets managed by the Sub-Advisor on amounts that exceeded $750 million through April 30, 2023. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the Sub-Advisor waived $0 of its sub-advisory fee.

The Management and Sub-Advisory Fees paid by the Funds for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

    Effective Fee Rate           Amount of Fees Paid  

Management Fees

    0.35     $ 277,881  

Sub-Advisory Fees

    0.40       311,933  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

    0.75     $ 589,814  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

    Effective Fee Rate           Amount of Fees Paid  

Management Fees

    0.35     $ 786,590  

Sub-Advisory Fees

    0.38       850,443  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

    0.73     $ 1,637,033  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

As compensation for services provided by the Manager in connection with securities lending activities conducted by the Funds, the lending Fund pays to the Manager, with respect to cash collateral posted by borrowers, a fee of 10% of the net monthly interest income (the gross interest income earned by the investment of cash collateral, less the amount paid to borrowers and related expenses) from such activities and, with respect to loan fees paid by borrowers, a fee of 10% of such loan fees. Securities lending income is generated from the demand premium (if any) paid by the borrower to borrow a specific security and from the return on investment of cash collateral, reduced by negotiated rebate fees paid to the borrower and transaction costs. To the extent that a loan is secured by non-cash collateral, securities lending income is generated as a demand premium reduced by transaction costs. These fees are included in “Income derived from securities lending” and “Management and sub-advisory fees” on the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Manager received securities lending fees of $36 and $14,247 for the securities lending activities of Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund and Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund, respectively.

Distribution Plans

Separate Distribution Plans (the “Distribution Plans”) have been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act for the A and C Classes of the Funds. Under the Distribution Plans, as compensation for distribution and shareholder servicing assistance, the Manager receives an annual fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A Class and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the C Class. The fee will be payable without regard to whether the amount of the fee is more or less than the actual expenses incurred in a particular month by the Manager for distribution assistance.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Service Plans

The Manager and the Trust entered into Service Plans that obligate the Manager to oversee additional shareholder servicing of the Investor, A, and C Classes of the Funds. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Service Plans, the Manager receives an annualized fee up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A and C Classes and up to 0.375% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class of the Funds.

Sub-Transfer Agent Fees

The Manager has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the R5 and Y Classes of the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing these services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. Certain services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly by the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds, pursuant to Board approval, have agreed to reimburse the Manager for certain non-distribution shareholder services provided by financial intermediaries for the R5 and Y Classes. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to the Manager are subject to a fee limit of up to 0.10% of an intermediary’s average net assets in the R5 and Y Classes on an annual basis. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the sub-transfer agent fees, as reflected in “Transfer agent fees” on the Statements of Operations, were as follows:

 

Fund

   Sub-Transfer Agent Fees  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   $ 12,806  

Bridgeway Large Cap Value

     87,442  

As of June 30, 2023, the Funds owed the Manager the following reimbursement of sub-transfer agent fees, as reflected in “Transfer agent fees payable” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Fund

   Reimbursement
Sub-Transfer Agent Fees
 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   $ 2,120  

Bridgeway Large Cap Value

     23,634  

Investments in Affiliated Funds

The Funds may invest in the American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund (the “USG Select Fund”). Cash collateral received by the Funds in connection with securities lending may also be invested in the USG Select Fund. The Funds listed below held the following shares with a June 30, 2023 fair value and dividend income earned from the investment in the USG Select Fund.

 

Affiliated Security

  Type of
Transaction
        Fund         June 30,
2023
Shares/Principal
          Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
          Realized
Gain (Loss)
          Dividend
Income
          June 30,
2023
Fair Value
 
U.S. Government Money Market Select   Direct     Bridgeway
Large Cap Growth
    $ 4,871,117       $ -       $ -       $ 147,142       $ 4,871,117  
U.S. Government Money Market Select   Direct     Bridgeway
Large Cap Value
      27,046,010         -         -         198,264         27,046,010  

The Funds and the USG Select Fund have the same investment advisor and therefore, are considered to be affiliated. The Manager serves as investment advisor to the USG Select Fund and receives management fees and administrative fees totaling 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the USG Select Fund. During the period ended

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

June 30, 2023, the Manager earned fees on the Funds’ direct investments and securities lending collateral investments in the USG Select Fund as shown below:

 

Fund

   Direct Investments in
USG Select Fund
     Securities Lending
Collateral
Investments in USG
Select Fund
     Total  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   $ 3,213      $ -      $ 3,213  

Bridgeway Large Cap Value

     4,320        538        4,858  

Interfund Credit Facility

Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Funds, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with the Manager, may participate in a credit facility whereby each fund, under certain conditions, is permitted to lend money directly to and borrow directly from other participating funds for temporary purposes. The interfund credit facility is advantageous to the funds because it provides added liquidity and eliminates the need to maintain higher cash balances to meet redemptions. This situation could arise when shareholder redemptions exceed anticipated volumes and certain funds have insufficient cash on hand to satisfy such redemptions or when sales of securities do not settle as expected, resulting in a cash shortfall for a fund. When a fund liquidates portfolio securities to meet redemption requests, they often do not receive payment in settlement for up to two days (or longer for certain foreign transactions). Redemption requests normally are satisfied on the next business day. The credit facility provides a source of immediate, short-term liquidity pending settlement of the sale of portfolio securities. The credit facility is administered by a credit facility team consisting of professionals from the Manager’s asset management, compliance, and accounting areas who report the activities of the credit facility to the Board. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund borrowed on average $108,522 for 2 days at an average interest rate of 5.39% with interest charges of $32. These amounts are recorded as “Other expenses” in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund did not utilized the credit facility.

Expense Reimbursement Plan

The Manager contractually agreed to reduce fees and/or reimburse expenses for the classes of the Funds, through April 30, 2024, to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, securities lending fees, expenses associated with securities sold short, litigation, and other extraordinary expenses) exceed the Funds’ expense cap. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Manager waived and/or reimbursed expenses as follows:

 

          Expense Cap                      

Fund

   Class    1/1/2023 –
4/30/2023
    5/1/2023 -
06/30/2023
    Reimbursed
Expenses
     (Recouped)
Expenses
     Expiration of
Reimbursed
Expenses
 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   R5      0.80     0.80   $ 60,334      $ -        2026  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   Y      0.83     0.83     677        -        2026  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   Investor      1.12     1.12     57,459        -        2026  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   A      1.09     1.09     987        -        2026  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   C      1.83     1.83     589        -        2026  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   R6      0.76     0.77     7,759        -        2026  

Of the above amounts, $156,094 was disclosed as a Receivable for expense reimbursement on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 2023 for the Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund.

The Funds have adopted an Expense Reimbursement Plan whereby the Manager may seek repayment of contractual or voluntary fee reductions and expense reimbursements. Under the policy, the Manager can be

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

reimbursed by the Funds for any contractual or voluntary fee reductions or expense reimbursements if reimbursement to the Manager (a) occurs within three years from the date of the Manager’s waiver/reimbursement and (b) does not cause the Funds’ annual operating expenses to exceed the lesser of the contractual percentage limit in effect at the time of the waiver/reimbursement or time of recoupment. The reimbursed expenses listed above will expire in 2026. The Funds did not record a liability for potential reimbursements due to the current assessment that reimbursements are uncertain. The carryover of excess expenses potentially reimbursable to the Manager, but not recorded as a liability are as follows:

 

Fund

   Recouped
Expenses
     Excess Expense
Carryover
     Expired Expense
Carryover
     Expiration of
Reimbursed
Expenses
 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

   $ -      $ 127,915      $ 172,900        2023  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

     -        266,522        -        2024  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

     -        239,600        -        2025  

Sales Commissions

The Funds’ Distributor, Resolute Investment Distributors, Inc. (“RID” or “Distributor”), may receive a portion of A Class sales charges from broker dealers which may be used to offset distribution related expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2023, RID collected $442 for Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund from the sale of A Class Shares. There were no Class A sales charges collected for Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund.

A CDSC of 0.50% will be deducted with respect to A Class Shares on certain purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed in whole or part within 18 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Funds’ Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 0.50% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the A Class Shares redeemed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no CDSC fees collected for the A Class Shares of Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund and Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to C Class Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Funds’ Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the C Class Shares redeemed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no CDSC fees collected for the C Class Shares of Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund and Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund.

Trustee Fees and Expenses

As compensation for their service to the American Beacon Funds Complex, including the Trust (collectively, the “Trusts”), each Trustee is compensated from the Trusts as follows: (1) an annual retainer of $130,000; (2) meeting attendance fee (for attendance in-person or via teleconference) of (a) $12,000 for in person attendance, or $5,000 for telephonic attendance, by Board members for each regularly scheduled or special Board meeting, (b) $2,500 for attendance by Committee members at meetings of the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Investment Committee, (c) $1,000 for attendance by Committee members at meetings of the Nominating and Governance Committee; and (d) $2,500 for attendance by Board members for each special telephonic Board meeting; and (3) reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in attending Board meetings, Committee meetings, and relevant educational seminars. For this purpose, the Board considers attendance at regular meetings held by video conference to constitute in-person attendance at a Board meeting. The Trustees also may be compensated for attendance at special Board and/or Committee meetings from time to time. For her service as Board Chair, Ms. Cline receives an additional annual retainer of $50,000. Although she attends several committee meetings at each quarterly Board meeting, she receives only a single $2,500 fee each quarter for her attendance at those meetings. The chairpersons of the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Investment Committee each receive an additional annual retainer of $25,000 and the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee receives an additional annual retainer of $10,000.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

3.  Security Valuation and Fair Value Measurements

The price of each Fund’s shares is based on its net asset value (“NAV”) per share. Each Fund’s NAV is computed by adding total assets, subtracting all the Fund’s liabilities, and dividing the result by the total number of shares outstanding.

The NAV of each class of a Fund’s shares is determined based on a pro rata allocation of a Fund’s investment income, expenses and total capital gains and losses. A Fund’s NAV per share is determined each business day as of the regular close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE” or “Exchange”), which is typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (“ET”). However, if trading on the NYSE closes at a time other than 4:00 p.m. ET, a Fund’s NAV per share typically would still be determined as of the regular close of trading on the NYSE. The Funds do not price their shares on days that the NYSE is closed. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when a Fund is not open for business, which may result in the value of a Fund’s portfolio investments being affected at a time when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Equity securities, including shares of closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), are valued at the last sale price or official closing price taken from the primary exchange in which each security trades. Investments in other mutual funds are valued at the closing NAV per share on the day of valuation. Debt securities are valued at bid quotes from broker/dealers or evaluated bid prices from pricing services, who may consider a number of inputs and factors, such as prices of comparable securities, yield curves, spreads, credit ratings, coupon rates, maturity, default rates, and underlying collateral. Futures are valued based on their daily settlement prices. Exchange-traded and over-the-counter (“OTC”) options are valued at the last sale price. Options with no last sale for the day are priced at mid quote. Swaps are valued at evaluated mid prices from pricing services.

The valuation of securities traded on foreign markets and certain fixed-income securities will generally be based on prices determined as of the earlier closing time of the markets on which they primarily trade unless a significant event has occurred. When a Fund holds securities or other assets that are denominated in a foreign currency, a Fund will normally use the currency exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m. ET.

Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act (the “Valuation Rule”) establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the Investment Company Act, including related oversight and reporting requirements. The Valuation Rule also defines when market quotations are “readily available,” which is the threshold for determining whether a Fund must fair value a security. Among other things, the Valuation Rule permits the Board to designate the Manager as “valuation designee” to perform the Fund’s fair value determinations subject to board oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to ensure that the Board receives the information it needs to oversee the Manager’s fair value determinations. Effective September 8, 2022, the Board has designated the Manager as valuation designee to perform fair value functions in accordance with the requirements of the Valuation Rule. Prior to September 8, 2022, fair value determinations were made pursuant to methodologies approved by the Board.

Securities may be valued at fair value, as determined in good faith and pursuant to the Manager’s procedures approved by the Board, under certain limited circumstances. For example, fair value pricing will be used for fixed-income securities and when market quotations are not readily available or reliable, as determined by the Manager, such as when (i) trading for a security is restricted or stopped; (ii) a security’s trading market is closed (other than customary closings); or (iii) a security has been de-listed from a national exchange. A security with limited market liquidity may require fair value pricing if the Manager determines that the available price does not reflect the security’s true market value. In addition, if a significant event that the Manager determines to affect the value of one or more securities held by a Fund occurs after the close of a related exchange but before the determination of a Fund’s NAV, fair value pricing may be used on the affected security or securities. Securities of small-capitalization companies are also more likely to require a fair value determination using these procedures because they are more thinly traded and less liquid than the securities of larger-capitalization companies. The Funds may fair value securities as a result of significant events occurring after the close of the foreign markets in

 

 

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which a Fund invests as described below. In addition, the Funds may invest in illiquid securities requiring these procedures.

A Fund may use fair value pricing for securities primarily traded in non-U.S. markets because most foreign markets close well before a Fund’s pricing time of 4:00 p.m. ET. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim and may materially affect the value of those securities. If the Manager determines that the last quoted prices of non-U.S. securities will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all a Fund’s portfolio securities, the Manager can adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of the close of the Exchange. In deciding whether it is necessary to adjust closing prices to reflect fair value, the Manager reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. These securities are fair valued using a pricing service, using methods approved by the Manager, that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to intraday trading in the U.S. markets, based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators such as prices of relevant American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and futures contracts. The Manager’s Valuation Committee may also fair value securities in other situations, such as when a particular foreign market is closed but a Fund is open. A Fund uses outside pricing services to provide closing prices and information to evaluate and/or adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its security valuation process, the Valuation Committee routinely compares closing prices, the next day’s opening prices in the same markets and adjusted prices.

Attempts to determine the fair value of securities introduce an element of subjectivity to the pricing of securities. As a result, the price of a security determined through fair valuation techniques may differ from the price quoted or published by other sources and may not accurately reflect the market value of the security when trading resumes. If a reliable market quotation becomes available for a security formerly valued through fair valuation techniques, the Manager compares the new market quotation to the fair value price to evaluate the effectiveness of a Fund’s fair valuation procedures. If any significant discrepancies are found, the Manager may adjust Manager’s fair valuation procedures for a Fund.

Valuation Inputs

Various inputs may be used to determine the fair value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

Level 1   -   Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2   -   Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
Level 3   -   Prices determined using other significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect a Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

Level 1 and Level 2 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value

Common stocks, preferred securities, ETFs, and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end investment management companies will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

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4.  Securities and Other Investments

Common Stock

Common stock generally takes the form of shares in a corporation which represent an ownership interest. It ranks below preferred stock and debt securities in claims for dividends and for assets of the company in a liquidation or bankruptcy. The value of a company’s common stock may fall as a result of factors directly relating to that company, such as decisions made by its management or decreased demand for the company’s products or services. A stock’s value may also decline because of factors affecting not just the company, but also companies in the same industry or sector. The price of a company’s stock may also be affected by changes in financial markets that are relatively unrelated to the company, such as changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates or industry regulation. Companies that elect to pay dividends on their common stock generally only do so after they invest in their own business and make required payments to bondholders and on other debt and preferred stock. Therefore, the value of a company’s common stock will usually be more volatile than its bonds, other debt and preferred stock. Common stock may be exchange-traded or OTC. OTC stock may be less liquid than exchange-traded stock.

Other Investment Company Securities and Other Exchange-Traded Products

The Funds at times may invest in shares of other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, business development companies (“BDCs”), ETFs, unit investment trusts, and other investment companies of the Trust. The Funds may invest in securities of an investment company advised by the Manager or the Sub-Advisor. Investments in the securities of other investment companies may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. By investing in another investment company, the Funds become a shareholder of that investment company. As a result, the Funds’ shareholders indirectly will bear the Funds’ proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by shareholders of the other investment company, in addition to the fees and expenses the Funds’ shareholders directly bear in connection with the Funds’ own operations. These other fees and expenses are reflected as Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and are included in the Fees and Expenses Table for the Funds in their Prospectus, if applicable. Investments in other investment companies may involve the payment of substantial premiums above the value of such issuer’s portfolio securities.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)

The Funds may own shares of REITs which report information on the source of their distributions annually. The Funds re-characterize distributions received from REIT investments based on information provided by the REITs into the following categories: ordinary income, long-term capital gains, and return of capital. If information is not available on a timely basis from the REITs, the re-characterization will be estimated based on available information, which may include the previous year allocation. If new or additional information becomes available from the REITs at a later date, a re-characterization will be made the following year.

5.  Financial Derivative Instruments

The Funds may utilize derivative instruments to gain market exposure on cash balances. When considering the Funds’ use of derivatives, it is important to note that the Funds do not use derivatives for the purpose of creating financial leverage.

Futures Contracts

A futures contract is a contract to purchase or sell a particular security, or the cash value of an asset, such as securities, indices, or currencies, at a specified future date at a price agreed upon when the contract is made. Under many such contracts, no delivery of the actual underlying asset is required. Rather, upon the expiration of the contract, settlement is made by exchanging cash in an amount equal to the difference between the contract price and the closing price of the asset (e.g., a security or an index) at expiration, net of the initial and variation

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

margin that was previously paid. A Treasury futures contract is a contract for the future delivery of a U.S. Treasury security. An equity index futures contract is based on the value of an underlying index. A Fund may, from time to time, use futures positions to equitize cash and expose its portfolio to changes in securities prices or index prices. This can magnify gains and losses in a Fund. A Fund also may have to sell assets at inopportune times to satisfy its settlement or collateral obligations. The risks associated with the use of futures contracts also include that there may be an imperfect correlation between the changes in market value of the futures contracts and the assets underlying such contracts and that there may not be a liquid secondary market for a futures contract.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Funds entered into futures contracts primarily for exposing cash to markets.

The Funds’ average futures contracts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of futures contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by contracts outstanding at each quarter end.

 

Average Futures Contracts  Outstanding

 

Fund

  Period Ended June 30, 2023  

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

    23  

Bridgeway Large Cap Value

    124  

The following is a summary of the fair valuations of the Funds’ derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure(1):

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Fair values of financial instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Assets:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Receivable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2)     $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 93,064         $ 93,064
                                           
The effect of financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Realized gain (loss) from derivatives
recognized as a result of operations

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Futures contracts     $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 536,917         $   536,917

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of derivatives recognized
as a result from operations:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Futures contracts     $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 89,484         $ 89,484

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Fair values of financial instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments  

Assets:

  Credit contracts           Foreign exchange
contracts
          Commodity
contracts
          Interest rate
contracts
          Equity contracts           Total  
Receivable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2)   $ -       $ -       $ -       $ -       $ 255,386       $   255,386  

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The effect of financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations as of June 30, 2023:

 

    Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments

Realized gain (loss) from derivatives
recognized as a result of operations

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Futures contracts     $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 829,396         $ 829,396

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of derivatives recognized
as a result from operations:

  Credit contracts       Foreign exchange
contracts
      Commodity
contracts
      Interest rate
contracts
      Equity contracts       Total
Futures contracts     $ -         $ -         $ -         $ -         $ 171,176         $   171,176

(1) See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.

(2) Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments footnotes. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Funds are parties to enforceable master netting agreements between brokers and counterparties which provide for the right to offset under certain circumstances. The Funds employ multiple money managers and counterparties and have elected not to offset qualifying financial and derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as such all financial and derivative instruments are presented on a gross basis. The impacts of netting arrangements that provide the right to offset are detailed below, if applicable. The net amount represents the net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing agreements such as repurchase agreements can only be netted across transactions governed by the same Master Agreement with the same legal entity. All amounts reported below represent the balance as of the report date, June 30, 2023.

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Offsetting of Financial and Derivative Assets as of June 30, 2023:      

 

  Assets           Liabilities  
Futures Contracts(1)   $ 93,064       $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities   $ 93,064       $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)   $ (93,064     $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Offsetting of Financial and Derivative Assets as of June 30, 2023:      

 

  Assets           Liabilities  
Futures Contracts(1)   $ 255,386       $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities   $ 255,386       $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”)   $ (255,386     $ -  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

(1) Includes cumulative appreciation or (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments footnotes. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

6.  Principal Risks

Investing in the Funds may involve certain risks including, but not limited to, those described below.

Equity Investments Risk

Equity securities are subject to investment risk and market risk. The Funds’ investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into or exchangeable for common stocks,

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

REITs, depositary receipts, and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges. Such investments may expose the Funds to additional risk. The value of a company’s common stock may fall as a result of factors affecting the company, companies in the same industry or sector, or the financial markets overall. Common stock generally is subordinate to preferred stock upon the liquidation or bankruptcy of the issuing company. Preferred stocks and convertible securities are sensitive to movements in interest rates. Preferred stocks may be less liquid than common stocks and, unlike common stocks, participation in the growth of an issuer may be limited. Distributions on preferred stocks generally are payable at the discretion of an issuer and after required payments to bond holders. Convertible securities are subject to the risk that the credit standing of the issuer may have an effect on the convertible securities’ investment value. Investments in REITs are subject to the risks associated with investing in the real estate industry such as adverse developments affecting the real estate industry and real property values. Depositary receipts and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges are subject to certain of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations and political and financial instability in the home country of a particular depositary receipt or foreign stock.

Futures Contracts Risk

Futures contracts are derivative instruments where one party pays a fixed price for an agreed amount of securities or other underlying assets at an agreed date. The use of such derivative instruments may expose the Funds to additional risks that they would not be subject to if they invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. There may at times be an imperfect correlation between the movement in the prices of futures contracts and the value of their underlying instruments or indexes. There can be no assurance that any strategy used will succeed. There also can be no assurance that, at all times, a liquid market will exist for offsetting a futures contract that a Fund has previously bought or sold and this may result in the inability to close a futures contract when desired. Futures contracts may experience potentially dramatic price changes, which will increase the volatility of a Fund and may involve a small investment of cash (the amount of initial and variation margin) relative to the magnitude of the risk assumed (the potential increase or decrease in the price of the futures contract).

Investment Risk

An investment in the Funds is not a deposit with a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. When you sell your shares of the Funds, they could be worth less than what you paid for them. Therefore, you may lose money by investing in the Funds.

Market Risk

The Funds are subject to the risk that the securities markets will move down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, based on overall economic conditions and other factors, which may negatively affect a Fund’s performance. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed-income securities, although under certain market conditions fixed-income securities may have comparable or greater price volatility. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple assets may decline in value simultaneously. In some cases, traditional market participants have been less willing to make a market in some types of debt instruments, which has affected the liquidity of those instruments. During times of market turmoil, investors tend to look to the safety of securities issued or backed by the U.S. Treasury, causing the prices of these securities to rise and the yields to decline. Reduced liquidity in fixed-income and credit markets may negatively affect many issuers worldwide. Prices in many financial markets have increased significantly over the last decade, but there have also been periods of adverse market and financial developments and cyclical change during that timeframe, which have resulted in unusually high levels of volatility in domestic and foreign financial markets that has caused losses for investors and may occur again in the future, particularly if markets enter a period of uncertainty or economic weakness. The value of a security may decline due to adverse issuer-specific conditions, general market conditions unrelated to a particular issuer, or factors that affect a particular industry or industries. Changes in the financial condition of a single issuer or market segment also can impact the market as a whole.

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Geopolitical and other events, including war, terrorism, economic uncertainty, trade disputes, pandemics, public health crises, natural disasters and related events have led, and in the future may continue to lead, to instability in world economies and markets generally and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and fixed-income markets, which may disrupt economies and markets and adversely affect the value of your investment. Changes in value may be temporary or may last for extended periods.

Policy changes by the U.S. government and/or Federal Reserve and political events within the U.S. and abroad, including the U.S. presidential election, the U.S. government’s inability at times to agree on a long-term budget and deficit reduction plan, the threat of a federal government shutdown and threats not to increase the federal government’s debt limit, may affect investor and consumer confidence and may adversely impact financial markets and the broader economy, perhaps suddenly and to a significant degree.

Markets and market participants are increasingly reliant upon both publicly available and proprietary information data systems. Data imprecision, software or other technology malfunctions, programming inaccuracies, unauthorized use or access, and similar circumstances may impair the performance of these systems and may have an adverse impact upon a single issuer, a group of issuers, or the market at large. The financial markets generally move in cycles, with periods of rising prices followed by periods of declining prices. The value of your investment may reflect these fluctuations.

Other Investment Companies Risk

The Funds may invest in shares of other registered investment companies, including money market funds that are advised by the Manager. To the extent that the Funds invest in shares of other registered investment companies, the Funds will indirectly bear the fees and expenses, including for example advisory and administrative fees, charged by those investment companies in addition to the Funds’ direct fees and expenses and will be subject to the risks associated with investments in those companies. For example, the Funds’ investments in money market funds are subject to interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk. The Funds must rely on the investment company in which it invests to achieve its investment objective. If the investment company fails to achieve its investment objective, the value of the Funds’ investment will decline, adversely affecting the Funds’ performance. To the extent the Funds invest in other investment companies that invest in equity securities, fixed-income securities and/or foreign securities, or that track an index, the Funds are subject to the risks associated with the underlying investments held by the investment company or the index fluctuations to which the investment company is subject.

Recent Market Events Risk

Both U.S. and international markets have experienced significant volatility in recent months and years. As a result of such volatility, investment returns may fluctuate significantly. Moreover, the risks discussed herein associated with an investment in the Fund may be increased. An outbreak of infectious respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was first detected in late 2019 and has subsequently spread globally. The transmission of various variants of COVID-19, and efforts to contain their spread, have resulted, and may continue to result, in significant disruptions to business operations, travel restrictions and closed borders, and lower consumer demand, as well as general concern and uncertainty that has negatively affected the global economy. Any resurgence of COVID-19 or a variant could negatively impact the Funds and adversely impact the economies of many nations, individual companies and the global securities and commodities markets, including their liquidity, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time.

Although interest rates were unusually low in recent years in the U.S. and abroad, recently, the Federal Reserve began to raise interest rates as part of its efforts to address rising inflation. It is difficult to accurately predict the pace at which the Federal Reserve will continue to increase interest rates, or the timing, frequency or magnitude of any such increases. Additionally, various economic and political factors could cause the Federal Reserve to change its approach in the future and the Federal Reserve’s actions may result in an economic slowdown. Unexpected increases in interest rates could lead to market volatility or reduce liquidity in certain sectors of the market.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Slowing global economic growth; risks associated with a trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union; the risks associated with ongoing trade negotiations with China; the possibility of changes to some international trade agreements; tensions, war, or open conflict between nations, such as between Russia and Ukraine or in eastern Asia; political or economic dysfunction within some nations, including major producers of oil; economic stimulus by the Japanese central bank; and dramatic changes in commodity and currency prices could affect the economies of many nations, including the United States, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine beginning in February 2022, the responses and sanctions by the United States and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict have had, and could continue to have, severe adverse effects on regional and global economies and could further increase volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and the prices of various commodities.

Economists and others have expressed increasing concern about the potential effects of global climate change on property and security values. Certain issuers, industries and regions may be adversely affected by the impacts of climate change, including on the demand for and the development of goods and services and related production costs, and the impacts of legislation, regulation and international accords related to climate change, as well as any indirect consequences of regulation or business trends driven by climate change.

Environmental, Social, and/or Governance Investing Risk

The use of environmental, social, and/or governance (“ESG”) considerations by the sub-advisor may cause a Fund to make different investments than funds that have a similar investment style but do not incorporate such considerations in their strategy. As with the use of any investment considerations involved in investment decisions, there is no guarantee that the use of any ESG investment considerations will result in the selection of issuers that will outperform other issuers or help reduce risk in a Fund. A Fund may not choose to, or may not be able to, take advantage of certain investment opportunities due to these considerations, which may adversely affect investment performance. A Fund may underperform funds that do not incorporate these considerations.

Securities Lending Risk

A Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and financial institutions in order to obtain additional income. Borrowers of a Fund’s securities provide collateral either in the form of cash, which a Fund reinvests in securities or in the form of non-cash collateral consisting of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities. A Fund will be responsible for the risks associated with the investment of cash collateral, including any collateral invested in an affiliated money market fund. A Fund may lose money on its investment of cash collateral or may fail to earn sufficient income on its investment to cover its payment to the borrower of a pre-negotiated fee or “rebate” for the use of that cash collateral in connection with the loan. A Fund could also lose money due to a decline in the value of non-cash collateral. In addition, delays may occur in the recovery of securities from borrowers, which could interfere with a Fund’s ability to vote proxies or to settle transactions or could result in increased costs. Moreover, if the borrower becomes subject to insolvency or similar proceedings, a Fund could incur delays in its ability to enforce its rights in its collateral. There also is a risk that a borrower may default on its obligation to return loaned securities at a time when the value of a Fund’s collateral is inadequate. Although a Fund’s securities lending agent may indemnify a Fund against that risk, it is also possible that the securities lending agent will be unable to satisfy its indemnification obligations. In any case in which the loaned securities are not returned to a Fund before an ex-dividend date, whether or not due to a default by the borrower, the payment in lieu of the dividend that a Fund receives from the securities’ borrower would not be treated as a dividend for federal income tax purposes and thus would not qualify for treatment as “qualified dividend income.”

7.  Federal Income and Excise Taxes

It is the policy of each Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), by complying with all applicable provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each Fund is treated as a single entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Funds do not have any unrecorded tax liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. Each of the tax years in the four year period ended December 31, 2022 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other expenses” on the Statements of Operations.

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on returns of income earned or gains realized or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), as applicable, as the income is earned or capital gains are recorded.

Dividends are categorized in accordance with income tax regulations which may treat certain transactions differently than U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

As of June 30, 2023, the tax cost for each Fund and their respective gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) were as follows:

 

Fund

  Tax Cost           Unrealized
Appreciation
          Unrealized
(Depreciation)
          Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth

  $ 138,980,854       $ 37,315,825       $ (3,947,854     $ 33,367,971  

Bridgeway Large Cap Value

    368,627,388         40,173,838         (18,237,986       21,935,852  

For federal income tax purposes, the Funds measure their capital loss carryforwards annually at December 31, their fiscal year end. Capital loss carryforwards retain their character as short-term and/or long-term and may be carried forward and applied against future realized capital gains with no expiration date.

As of December 31, 2022, the Funds did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

8.  Investment Transactions

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of investments, other than short-term obligations, for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund

  Purchases (non-U.S.
Government Securities)
          Sales (non-U.S.
Government Securities)
 
Bridgeway Large Cap Growth   $ 60,611,445       $ 63,755,710  
Bridgeway Large Cap Value     118,500,706         230,396,483  

A summary of the Funds’ transactions in the USG Select Fund for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund

  Type of
Transaction
        December 31,
2022
Shares/Fair
Value
          Purchases           Sales           June 30,
2023
Shares/Fair
Value
 
Bridgeway Large Cap Growth   Direct     $ 5,726,360       $ 31,077,530       $ 31,932,773       $ 4,871,117  
Bridgeway Large Cap Value   Direct       14,309,453         191,546,110         178,809,553         27,046,010  
Bridgeway Large Cap Value   Securities Lending       1,376,616         5,061,749         6,438,365         -  

9.  Securities Lending

The Funds may lend their securities to qualified financial institutions, such as certain broker-dealers, to earn additional income. The borrowers are required to secure their loans continuously with collateral in an amount at

 

 

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least equal to the fair value of the securities loaned, initially in an amount at least equal to 102% of the fair value of domestic securities loaned and 105% of the fair value of international securities loaned. Collateral is monitored and marked-to-market daily. Daily mark-to-market amounts are required to be paid to the borrower or received from the borrower by the end of the following business day. This one day settlement for mark-to-market amounts may result in the collateral being temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan or temporarily more than the required minimum collateral.

To the extent that a loan is collateralized by cash, such cash collateral shall be invested by the securities lending agent (the “Agent”) in money market mutual funds and other short-term investments, provided the investments meet certain quality and diversification requirements. Securities purchased with cash collateral proceeds are listed in the Funds’ Schedule of Investments and the collateral is shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a payable.

Securities lending income is generated from the demand premium (if any) paid by the borrower to borrow a specific security and from the return on investment of cash collateral, reduced by negotiated rebate fees paid to the borrower and transaction costs. To the extent that a loan is secured by non-cash collateral, securities lending income is generated as a demand premium reduced by transaction costs. The Funds, the Agent, and the Manager retained 80%, 10%, and 10%, respectively, of the income generated from securities lending.

While securities are on loan, the Funds continue to receive certain income associated with that security and any gain or loss in the market price that may occur during the term of the loan. In the case of domestic equities, the value of any dividend is received in the form of a substitute payment approximately equal to the dividend. In the case of foreign securities, a negotiated amount is received that is less than the actual dividend, but higher than the dividend amount minus the foreign tax that the Funds would be subject to on the dividend.

Securities lending transactions pose certain risks to the Funds, including that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral required to be returned to the borrower, that non-cash collateral may be subject to legal constraints in the event of a borrower bankruptcy, and that the cash collateral investments could become illiquid and unable to be used to return collateral to the borrower. The Funds could also experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Funds bear the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower and any action which impairs its ability to liquidate non-cash collateral to satisfy a borrower default.

As of June 30, 2023, the value of outstanding securities on loan and the value of collateral were as follows:

 

Fund

  Fair Value of
Securities on Loan
          Cash
Collateral
Received
          Non-Cash Collateral
Received
          Total Collateral
Received
 
Bridgeway Large Cap Value   $ 445,073       $ -       $ 443,104       $ 443,104  

Cash collateral is listed on the Funds’ Schedules of Investments and is shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Income earned on these investments is included in “Income derived from securities lending” on the Statements of Operations.

Non-cash collateral received by the Funds may not be sold or re-pledged except to satisfy a borrower default. Therefore, non-cash collateral is not included on the Funds’ Schedules of Investments or Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

10.  Borrowing Arrangements

Effective November 11, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), the Funds, along with certain other funds managed by the Manager (“Participating Funds”), renewed a committed revolving line of credit (the “Committed Line”)

 

 

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agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) to be used to facilitate portfolio liquidity. The maximum borrowing amount under the Committed Line is $100 million with interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) Overnight Bank Funding Rate (“OBFR”) daily fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.25% plus the sum of 0.10% or (b) the Federal Funds daily fluctuating rate per annum on amounts borrowed. Each of the Participating Funds paid a proportional amount of a quarterly commitment fee at a rate of 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the Committed Line amount. The Committed Line expires November 9, 2023, unless extended by the Bank or terminated by the Participating Funds in accordance with the agreement.

On the Effective Date, the Funds, along with certain other Participating Funds managed by the Manager, also renewed an uncommitted discretionary demand revolving line of credit (the “Uncommitted Line”) agreement with the Bank to be used to facilitate portfolio liquidity. The maximum borrowing amount under the Uncommitted Line is $100 million with interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) OBFR daily fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.25% plus the sum of 0.10% or (b) the Federal Funds daily fluctuating rate per annum on amounts borrowed on each outstanding loan. Each of the Participating Funds paid a proportional amount of a closing fee of $35,000 on the Effective Date. The Uncommitted Line expires November 9, 2023, unless extended by the Bank or terminated by the Participating Funds in accordance with the agreement.

The Participating Funds paid administration, legal and arrangement fees, which are recognized as a component of “Loan expense” on the Statements of Operations, along with commitment fees, that have been allocated among the Participating Funds based on average daily net assets.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Funds did not utilize these facilities.

11.  Capital Share Transactions

The tables below summarize the activity in capital shares for each Class of the Funds:

 

    R5 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     25,608       $ 647,729         63,751       $ 1,899,834  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         449,962         10,587,609  
Shares redeemed     (141,661       (3,600,284       (607,337       (16,995,292
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (116,053     $ (2,952,555       (93,624     $ (4,507,849
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Y Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     12,557       $ 321,267         6,906       $ 193,616  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         4,063         94,793  
Shares redeemed     (10,845       (270,013       (46,097       (1,325,876
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     1,712       $ 51,254         (35,128     $ (1,037,467
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Investor Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     140,460       $ 3,344,059         147,251       $ 4,084,036  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         436,764         9,949,479  
Shares redeemed     (150,273       (3,776,123       (324,752       (9,167,481
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (9,813     $ (432,064       259,263       $ 4,866,034  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    A Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     7,177       $ 185,974         2,293       $ 69,146  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         7,267         166,623  
Shares redeemed     (5,949       (151,830       (15,593       (455,994
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     1,228       $ 34,144         (6,033     $ (220,225
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    C Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     9,106       $ 212,565         3,071       $ 92,538  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         6,757         142,247  
Shares redeemed     (4,766       (105,896       (39,661       (1,045,050
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     4,340       $ 106,669         (29,833     $ (810,265
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    R6 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     1,230       $ 31,075         189,154       $ 5,749,577  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         61,741         1,458,319  
Shares redeemed     (40,848       (1,030,507       (325,169       (9,278,357
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (39,618     $ (999,432       (74,274     $ (2,070,461
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    R5 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     360,462       $ 8,632,707         3,596,809       $ 91,796,585  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         447,312         10,400,005  
Shares redeemed     (3,906,594       (93,073,278       (8,321,016       (199,887,065
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (3,546,132     $ (84,440,571       (4,276,895     $ (97,690,475
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Y Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     155,034       $ 3,679,780         714,522       $ 17,920,537  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         237,757         5,501,708  
Shares redeemed     (841,217       (19,993,276       (2,963,207       (73,257,290
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (686,183     $ (16,313,496       (2,010,928     $ (49,835,045
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Investor Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     37,571       $ 895,926         128,607       $ 3,171,822  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         130,657         3,014,261  
Shares redeemed     (500,674       (11,663,091       (965,244       (24,419,489
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (463,103     $ (10,767,165       (705,980     $ (18,233,406
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    A Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     60,926       $ 1,426,424         146,557       $ 3,607,643  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         34,857         798,913  
Shares redeemed     (90,489       (2,123,618       (328,558       (8,040,714
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (29,563     $ (697,194       (147,144     $ (3,634,158
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    C Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     4,616       $ 104,010         34,608       $ 821,467  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         34,751         765,225  
Shares redeemed     (129,693       (2,904,038       (299,846       (6,988,268
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (125,077     $ (2,800,028       (230,487     $ (5,401,576
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    R6 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     57,293       $ 1,397,385         281,129       $ 7,268,304  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         52,340         1,215,332  
Shares redeemed     (222,430       (5,100,530       (1,940,645       (49,459,431
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (165,137     $ (3,703,145       (1,607,176     $ (40,975,795
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

12.  Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events for possible recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through the date the financial statements are issued. Management has determined that there are no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements through this date.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R5 ClassA  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                             
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.50       $ 36.78       $ 36.24       $ 29.84       $ 25.27       $ 29.88  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.05         0.12         0.01         0.07         0.10         0.13  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.46         (9.37       7.82         10.21         7.55         (1.99
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.51         (9.25       7.83         10.28         7.65         (1.86
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.07               (0.11

Distributions from net realized gains

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.88       (3.08       (2.75
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 28.01       $ 23.50       $ 36.78       $ 36.24       $ 29.84       $ 25.27  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    19.19 %C        (25.17 )%        21.82       34.44       30.27       (6.03 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 79,904,160       $   69,755,325       $   112,640,010       $   114,246,613       $   118,831,764       $   151,163,119  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.96 %D        0.94       0.92       0.97       0.90       0.93

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.80 %D        0.80       0.81       0.82     E        0.81       0.81

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.13 %D        0.25       (0.10 )%        (0.08 )%        0.19       0.26

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.29 %D        0.39       0.01       0.07       0.28       0.38

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %C        72       57       58       77       60

 

A 

Prior to February 28, 2020, the R5 Class was known as Institutional Class.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Y Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                             
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.30       $ 36.53       $ 36.05       $ 29.72       $ 25.21       $ 29.82  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.04         0.03         (0.04       0.00 A        0.05         0.12  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.43         (9.23       7.81         10.21         7.54         (1.98
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.47         (9.20       7.77         10.21         7.59         (1.86
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

    -         -                 (0.07               (0.11

Distributions from net realized gains

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.88       (3.08       (2.75
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 27.77       $ 23.30       $ 36.53       $ 36.05       $ 29.72       $ 25.21  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    19.18 %C        (25.21 )%        21.77       34.34       30.11       (6.04 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 772,657       $ 608,328       $ 2,237,130       $ 3,168,012       $ 2,036,785       $ 2,306,982  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.03 %D        1.17       0.95       1.02       0.95       0.97

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.83 %D        0.84 %E        0.86       0.89 %F        0.91       0.91

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.07 %D        0.00 %G        (0.15 )%        (0.14 )%        0.12       0.27

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.27 %D        0.33       (0.06 )%        (0.01 )%        0.16       0.33

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %C        72       57       58       77       60

 

A 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on May 31, 2022.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

G 

Amount represents less than 0.005% of average net assets.

 

See accompanying notes

 

41


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Investor Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                             
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 22.74       $ 35.89       $ 35.61       $ 29.42       $ 25.05       $ 29.65  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    (0.00 )A        0.05         (0.08       (0.08       (0.04       0.01  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.33         (9.17       7.65         10.08         7.49         (1.94
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.33         (9.12       7.57         10.00         7.45         (1.93
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                            (0.03

Distributions from net realized gains

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 27.07       $ 22.74       $ 35.89       $ 35.61       $ 29.42       $ 25.05  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    19.04 %C        (25.44 )%        21.48       33.98       29.74       (6.33 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 78,945,387       $ 66,552,222       $ 95,710,995       $ 84,109,027       $ 71,928,098       $ 65,869,325  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.28 %D        1.25       1.24       1.31       1.20       1.20

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.12 %D        1.12       1.12       1.15 %E        1.19       1.19

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.19 )%      D        (0.06 )%        (0.42 )%        (0.43 )%        (0.11 )%        (0.01 )% 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.03 )%      D        0.07       (0.30 )%        (0.27 )%        (0.10 )%        0.00 %F 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %C        72       57       58       77       60

 

A 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

F 

Amount represents less than 0.005% of average net assets.

 

See accompanying notes

 

42


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    A Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                             
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 22.90       $ 36.08       $ 35.77       $ 29.51       $ 25.12       $ 29.70  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    0.01         0.03 A        (0.16       (0.10       (0.03       (0.11

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.35         (9.18       7.76         10.17         7.50         (1.83
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.36         (9.15       7.60         10.07         7.47         (1.94
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 27.26       $ 22.90       $ 36.08       $ 35.77       $ 29.51       $ 25.12  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    19.04 %C        (25.38 )%        21.47       34.11       29.74       (6.35 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 1,346,381       $ 1,102,933       $ 1,955,909       $ 2,212,193       $ 2,029,102       $ 1,700,188  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.26 %D        1.36       1.21       1.27       1.18       1.25

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.09 %D        1.09       1.10       1.14       1.21       1.21

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.17 )%D        (0.18 )%        (0.40 )%        (0.39 )%        (0.09 )%        (0.09 )% 

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.00 )%D E        0.09       (0.29 )%        (0.26 )%        (0.12 )%        (0.05 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %C        72       57       58       77       60

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Amount represents less than 0.005% of average net assets.

 

See accompanying notes

 

43


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    C Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                       
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 21.01       $ 33.81       $ 34.15       $ 28.53       $ 24.55       $ 29.30  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.09 )A        (1.11       (0.46       (0.01       (0.20       (0.17

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.00         (7.66       7.41         9.44         7.26         (1.94
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    3.91         (8.77       6.95         9.43         7.06         (2.11
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.92       $ 21.01       $ 33.81       $ 34.15       $ 28.53       $ 24.55  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    18.61 %C        (25.97 )%        20.58       33.04       28.75       (7.02 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 919,793       $ 684,305       $ 2,109,687       $ 2,575,041       $ 1,086,848       $ 798,319  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.00 %D        2.20       1.95       2.01       1.92       1.95

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.83 %D        1.83       1.84       1.87 %E        1.96       1.96

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.93 )%D        (1.04 )%        (1.14 )%        (1.14 )%        (0.83 )%        (0.76 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.76 )%D        (0.67 )%        (1.03 )%        (1.00 )%        (0.87 )%        (0.77 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %C        72       57       58       77       60

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

 

See accompanying notes

 

44


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R6 Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                       
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.59       $ 36.89       $ 36.31       $ 29.86       $ 25.28       $ 30.89  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.05         0.12         0.03         0.04 B        0.10         0.12  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.48         (9.39       7.84         10.29         7.56         (2.98
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.53         (9.27       7.87         10.33         7.66         (2.86
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                            (0.07               (0.11

Distributions from net realized gains

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.81       (3.08       (2.64
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (4.03       (7.29       (3.88       (3.08       (2.75
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 28.12       $ 23.59       $ 36.89       $ 36.31       $ 29.86       $ 25.28  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    19.20 %D        (25.15 )%        21.90       34.58       30.30       (9.07 )%D 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 10,796,842       $ 9,989,847       $ 18,361,929       $ 16,307,767       $ 107,424       $ 90,943  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.92 %E        0.90       0.88       0.91       0.84       4.15 %E 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.76 %E        0.76       0.76       0.76       0.76       0.76 %E 

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.17 %E        0.29       (0.06 )%        (0.05 )%        0.25       (2.85 )%E 

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.33 %E        0.43       0.06       0.10       0.33       0.54 %E 

Portfolio turnover rate

    39 %D        72       57       58       77       60 %F 

 

A 

Commencement of operations.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Portfolio turnover rate is for the period from April 30, 2018 through December 31, 2018 and is not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes

 

45


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R5 ClassA  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                       
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.35       $ 26.55       $ 23.73       $ 27.14       $ 22.61       $ 28.57  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.05         0.49         0.69         0.59         0.55         0.45  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.91         (2.55       4.71         (1.48       5.13         (4.28
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.96         (2.06       5.40         (0.89       5.68         (3.83
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.56       (1.59       (0.00 )B        (0.54       (0.47

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.58       (0.99       (2.52       (0.61       (1.66
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.14       (2.58       (2.52       (1.15       (2.13
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.31       $ 23.35       $ 26.55       $ 23.73       $ 27.14       $ 22.61  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    4.11 %D        (7.74 )%        22.93       (3.05 )%        25.11       (13.28 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 143,371,871       $ 220,554,216       $ 364,332,529       $ 445,009,590       $ 1,205,569,140       $ 1,442,789,043  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.88 %E        0.81       0.75       0.75       0.73       0.72

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.88 %E        0.81       0.74       0.75       0.73       0.72

Net investment income, before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.76 %E        1.81       1.37       1.76       1.71       1.63

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.76 %E        1.81       1.38       1.76       1.71       1.63

Portfolio turnover rate

    28 %D        54       51       43       44       49

 

A 

Prior to February 28, 2020, the R5 Class was known as Institutional Class.

B 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes

 

46


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Y Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                       
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.24       $ 26.43       $ 23.63       $ 27.06       $ 22.54       $ 28.49  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.19         0.48         0.89         0.67         0.46         0.44  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.76         (2.54       4.46         (1.58       5.19         (4.28
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.95         (2.06       5.35         (0.91       5.65         (3.84
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.55       (1.56       (0.00 )A        (0.52       (0.45

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.58       (0.99       (2.52       (0.61       (1.66
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.13       (2.55       (2.52       (1.13       (2.11
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.19       $ 23.24       $ 26.43       $ 23.63       $ 27.06       $ 22.54  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    4.09 %C        (7.81 )%        22.84       (3.14 )%        25.06       (13.35 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 109,956,813       $ 121,618,005       $ 191,459,312       $ 284,218,555       $ 1,455,648,440       $ 1,502,519,807  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.95 %D        0.88       0.82       0.83       0.80       0.79

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.95 %D        0.87       0.82       0.83       0.80       0.79

Net investment income, before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.67 %D        1.71       1.29       1.66       1.65       1.57

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.67 %D        1.72       1.29       1.66       1.65       1.57

Portfolio turnover rate

    28 %C        54       51       43       44       49

 

A 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes

 

47


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Investor Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                       
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.17       $ 26.35       $ 23.56       $ 27.05       $ 22.50       $ 28.41  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.71         0.95         1.39         2.12         0.62         0.43  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.20         (3.07       3.87         (3.09       4.95         (4.33
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.91         (2.12       5.26         (0.97       5.57         (3.90
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.48       (1.48               (0.41       (0.35

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.58       (0.99       (2.52       (0.61       (1.66
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.06       (2.47       (2.52       (1.02       (2.01
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.08       $ 23.17       $ 26.35       $ 23.56       $ 27.05       $ 22.50  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnA

    3.93 %B        (8.04 )%        22.51       (3.36 )%        24.74       (13.60 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 60,350,067       $ 68,797,588       $ 96,839,009       $ 121,683,174       $   587,724,123       $   886,572,501  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.19 %C        1.13       1.08       1.10       1.08       1.05

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.19 %C        1.13       1.08       1.10       1.08       1.05

Net investment income, before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.44 %C        1.46       1.04       1.44       1.37       1.26

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.44 %C        1.46       1.04       1.44       1.37       1.26

Portfolio turnover rate

    28 %B        54       51       43       44       49

 

A 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

B 

Not annualized.

C 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes

 

48


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    A Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                       
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.02       $ 26.18       $ 23.43       $ 26.92       $ 22.41       $ 28.32  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.17         0.41         0.45         0.84         0.58         0.36  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.73         (2.50       4.78         (1.81       4.95         (4.25
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.90         (2.09       5.23         (0.97       5.53         (3.89
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.49       (1.49               (0.41       (0.36

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.58       (0.99       (2.52       (0.61       (1.66
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.07       (2.48       (2.52       (1.02       (2.02
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 23.92       $ 23.02       $ 26.18       $ 23.43       $ 26.92       $ 22.41  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnA

    3.91 %B        (8.00 )%        22.51       (3.38 )%        24.70       (13.60 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 19,924,600       $ 19,853,284       $ 26,438,159       $ 24,734,491       $ 58,637,332       $   79,610,028  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.22 %C        1.12       1.08       1.10       1.10       1.07

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.22 %C        1.12       1.07       1.10       1.10       1.07

Net investment income, before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.39 %C        1.47       1.05       1.40       1.35       1.28

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.39 %C        1.47       1.06       1.40       1.35       1.28

Portfolio turnover rate

    28 %B        54       51       43       44       49

 

A 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

B 

Not annualized.

C 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes

 

49


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    C Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                       
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 22.11       $ 25.17       $ 22.60       $ 26.25       $ 21.86       $ 27.63  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.07 A        0.17 A        0.21         0.22         0.21         0.16  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.72         (2.37       4.63         (1.35       4.99         (4.12
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.79         (2.20       4.84         (1.13       5.20         (3.96
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.28       (1.28               (0.20       (0.15

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.58       (0.99       (2.52       (0.61       (1.66
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (0.86       (2.27       (2.52       (0.81       (1.81
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 22.90       $ 22.11       $ 25.17       $ 22.60       $ 26.25       $ 21.86  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    3.57 %C        (8.73 )%        21.58       (4.08 )%        23.79       (14.23 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 18,587,067       $ 20,717,120       $ 29,384,166       $ 30,186,523       $ 59,409,216       $   75,231,917  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.95 %D        1.88       1.84       1.83       1.81       1.79

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.95 %D        1.88       1.83       1.83       1.81       1.79

Net investment income, before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.67 %D        0.72       0.28       0.69       0.63       0.54

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.67 %D        0.72       0.29       0.69       0.63       0.54

Portfolio turnover rate

    28 %C        54       51       43       44       49

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes

 

50


American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R6 Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
                                                             
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 23.32       $ 26.53       $ 23.71       $ 27.12       $ 22.59       $ 28.55  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income

    0.21 A        0.45 A        0.53         0.24         0.49         0.54  

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.75         (2.50       4.87         (1.12       5.20         (4.37
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.96         (2.05       5.40         (0.88       5.69         (3.83
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

            (0.58       (1.59       (0.01       (0.55       (0.47

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.58       (0.99       (2.52       (0.61       (1.66
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.16       (2.58       (2.53       (1.16       (2.13
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 24.28       $ 23.32       $ 26.53       $ 23.71       $ 27.12       $ 22.59  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    4.12 %C        (7.74 )%        22.99       (3.03 )%        25.17       (13.27 )% 
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 22,846,353       $ 25,796,145       $ 71,972,572       $ 97,789,536       $   227,580,520       $   147,107,520  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.85 %D        0.77       0.72       0.73       0.70       0.70

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.85 %D        0.77       0.72       0.73       0.70       0.70

Net investment income, before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.80 %D        1.81       1.39       1.77       1.76       1.69

Net investment income, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.80 %D        1.81       1.39       1.77       1.76       1.69

Portfolio turnover rate

    28 %C        54       51       43       44       49

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes

 

51


Disclosure Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Renewal and Approval of Management Agreement and Investment Advisory Agreement

At meetings held on May 16, 2023 and June 6-7, 2023 (collectively, the “Meetings”), the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) considered and then, at its June 7, 2023 meeting, approved the renewal of:

(1) the Management Agreement between American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (“Manager”) and the American Beacon Funds (“Trust”), on behalf of the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund (“LCG Fund”) and the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund (“LCV Fund”) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”); and

(2) the Investment Advisory Agreement among the Manager, Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC (the “sub-advisor”), and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds. The Management Agreement and the Investment Advisory Agreement are referred to herein individually as an “Agreement” and collectively as the “Agreements.”

In preparation for its consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, the Board undertook steps to gather and consider information furnished by the Manager, the sub-advisor, Broadridge, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and Morningstar, Inc. (“Morningstar”). The Board, with the assistance of independent legal counsel, requested and received certain relevant information from the Manager and the sub-advisor.

In advance of the Meetings, the Board’s Investment Committee and/or the Manager coordinated the production of information from Broadridge and Morningstar regarding the performance, fees and expenses of the Funds as well as information from the Manager and the sub-advisor. At the Meetings, the Board considered the information provided in connection with the renewal process, as well as information furnished to the Board throughout the year at regular meetings of the Board and its committees. In connection with the Board’s consideration of the Agreements, the Trustees received and evaluated such information as they deemed necessary. This information is described below in the section summarizing the factors the Board considered in connection with its renewal and approval of the Agreements, as well as the section describing additional Board considerations with respect to each Fund.

The Board noted that the Manager provides management and administrative services to the Funds pursuant to the Management Agreement. The Board considered that many mutual funds have separate contracts governing each type of service and observed that, with respect to such mutual funds, the actual management fee rates provided by Broadridge for peer group funds reflect the combined advisory and administrative fees, reduced by any fee waivers and/or reimbursements.

The Manager or the sub-advisor may not have been able to, or opted not to, provide information in response to certain information requests, in which case the Board conducted its evaluation of the firm based on information that was provided. In such cases, the Board determined that the omission of any such information was not material to its considerations.

Provided below is an overview of certain factors the Board considered in connection with its decision to approve the renewal of the Agreements. The Board did not identify any particular information that was most relevant to its consideration of whether to approve the renewal of each Agreement, and each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors. Legal counsel to the independent Trustees provided the Board with a memorandum regarding its responsibilities pertaining to the renewal of investment advisory contracts, such as the Agreements, and related regulatory guidelines. Based on its evaluation, the Board unanimously concluded that the terms of each Agreement were reasonable and fair and that the approval of the renewal of each Agreement was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

 

 

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Disclosure Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Considerations With Respect to the Renewal of the Management Agreement and the Investment Advisory Agreement

In determining whether to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board considered each Fund’s investment management and sub-advisory relationships separately. In each instance, the Board considered, among other things, the following factors: (1) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided; (2) the investment performance of the Funds and the sub-advisor for the Funds; (3) the profits, if any, earned by the Manager, in rendering services to the Funds; (4) comparisons of services and fee rates with contracts entered into by the Manager or the sub-advisor or their affiliates with other clients (such as pension funds and other institutional clients); (5) the extent to which economies of scale, if any, have been taken into account in setting each fee rate schedule; (6) whether fee rate levels reflect economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of Fund investors; and (7) any other benefits derived or anticipated to be derived by the Manager or the sub-advisor from its relationship with a Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. With respect to the renewal of the Management Agreement, the Board considered, among other factors: each Fund’s long-term performance; the length of service of key investment personnel at the Manager; the cost structure of the Funds; the financial condition of the Manager, including its parent company; the Manager’s culture of compliance and support that reduce risks to the Funds; the Manager’s quality of services; the Manager’s active role in monitoring and, as appropriate, recommending additional or replacement sub-advisors; and the Manager’s representations regarding its efforts to retain key employees and maintain staffing levels.

With respect to the renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other factors: the representations made by the sub-advisor regarding the sub-advisor’s level of staffing; the sub-advisor’s assets under management; the financial stability of the sub-advisor; and its compliance program. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory services provided by the Manager and the sub-advisor were appropriate for the Funds.

Investment Performance. The Board evaluated the comparative information provided by Broadridge and the Manager regarding the performance of each Fund relative to its Broadridge Performance Universe, Morningstar Category, and/or benchmark index(es), as well as the Fund’s Morningstar rating. The Board considered the information provided by Broadridge regarding its independent methodology for selecting each Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe. In addition, the Board considered the performance reports and discussions with management at meetings of the Board and its committees throughout the year. The Board also evaluated the comparative information provided by the sub-advisor regarding the performance of each Fund relative to its benchmark index, an appropriate peer group, and, for the LCV Fund, to the performance of other comparable investment accounts managed by the sub-advisor. In addition, the Board considered the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor. A discussion regarding the Board’s considerations with respect to each Fund’s performance appears below under “Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund.”

Costs of the Services Provided to the Funds and the Profits Realized by the Manager from its Relationship with the Funds. In analyzing the costs of services and profitability of the Manager, the Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by the Manager, before and after the payment of distribution-related expenses by the Manager. The profits or losses were noted at both an aggregate level for all funds within the group of mutual funds sponsored by the Manager (the “Fund Complex”) and at an individual level, with the Manager earning a profit before the payment of distribution-related expenses by the Manager with respect to each Fund, and earning a profit with respect to the LCV Fund and sustaining a loss with respect to the LCG Fund after the payment of distribution-related expenses by the Manager. The Board also considered comparative information provided by the Manager regarding the Manager’s overall profitability with respect to the Fund Complex relative to the overall profitability of other firms in the mutual fund industry, as disclosed in publicly available sources. Although the Board noted that, in certain cases, the fee rates paid by other clients of the Manager are lower than

 

 

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Disclosure Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

the fee rates paid by the Funds, the Manager represented that the difference is attributable to, among other factors, the fact that the Manager does not perform administrative services for non-investment company clients and reflects the greater level of responsibility and regulatory requirements associated with managing the Funds. The Board also noted that, for the LCG Fund and its share classes, the Manager is waiving a portion of its fees and/or reimbursing certain expenses.

The Board further considered that, with respect to each Fund, the Management Agreement provides for the Manager to receive a management fee comprised of an annualized fee that is retained by the Manager. In addition, the Board considered that the Manager receives fees for administering and overseeing the securities lending program on behalf of the Funds. The Board also noted that certain share classes of the Funds maintain higher expense ratios in order to compensate third-party financial intermediaries.

In analyzing the fee rates charged by the sub-advisor in connection with its investment advisory services to a Fund, the Board considered representations made by the sub-advisor that with respect to the LCG Fund, the sub-advisor does not manage any comparable client accounts and therefore could not provide fee schedules for comparable investment accounts managed by the sub-advisor, and with respect to the LCV Fund, the LCV Fund’s sub-advisory fee rate schedule generally was favorable compared to other comparable client accounts. The Board did not request profitability data from the sub-advisor because the Board did not view this data as imperative to its deliberations given the arms-length nature of the relationship between the Manager and the sub-advisor with respect to the negotiation of sub-advisory fee rates. In addition, the Board noted that the sub-advisor may not account for its profits on an account-by-account basis and that different firms likely employ different methodologies in connection with these calculations.

Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the profitability levels of the Manager were reasonable in light of the services performed by the Manager. A discussion regarding the Board’s considerations with respect to each Fund’s fee rates is set forth below under “Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund.”

Economies of Scale. In considering the reasonableness of the management and investment advisory fees rates, the Board considered whether economies of scale will be realized as each Fund grows and whether fee rate levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that, with respect to each Fund, the Manager has negotiated breakpoints for the sub-advisory fee rates. The Board also considered that the LCG Fund’s current assets did not exceed the threshold necessary to reach the first sub-advisory fee rate breakpoint, but that the LCV Fund’s current assets did exceed such threshold.

In addition, the Board noted the Manager’s representation that the Management Agreement contains fee schedule breakpoints at higher asset levels with respect to each Fund. In this regard, the Board considered that each Fund’s current assets did not exceed the threshold necessary to reach the first management fee breakpoint. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the Manager and sub-advisor fee rate schedules for each Fund provide for a reasonable sharing of benefits from any economies of scale with each Fund.

Benefits Derived from the Relationship with the Funds. The Board considered the Manager’s and sub-advisors’ responses to inquiries regarding “fall-out” or ancillary benefits that accrue to the Manager and/or the sub-advisor as a result of the advisory relationships with the Funds. For example, the Board considered that the Manager may invest the Funds’ cash balances and cash collateral provided by the borrowers of the Funds’ securities in the American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, which the Manager manages directly, and for which the Manager receives a fee. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the potential benefits accruing to the Manager and the sub-advisor by virtue of their relationships with the Funds appear to be fair and reasonable.

 

 

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Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund

The performance comparisons below were made for each Fund’s R5 Class shares relative to the Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe and Morningstar Category. With respect to the Broadridge Performance Universe, the 1st Quintile represents the top 20 percent of the universe based on performance, and the 5th Quintile represents the bottom 20 percent of the universe based on performance. References to each Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe are to the respective universe of mutual funds with comparable investment classifications and objectives as determined by Broadridge.

In reviewing the performance, the Board viewed longer-term performance over a full market cycle, typically five years or longer, as the most important consideration because relative performance over shorter periods may be significantly impacted by market or economic events and not necessarily reflective of sub-advisor skill.

The expense comparisons below were made for each Fund’s R5 Class shares relative to the Fund’s Broadridge Expense Universe and Broadridge Expense Group, and Y Class shares relative to the Fund’s Morningstar Fee Level universe. The 1st Quintile represents the lowest 20 percent of the universe or group based on lowest total expense, and the 5th Quintile represents the highest 20 percent of the universe or group based on highest total expense. References to each Fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe are to the respective group or universe of comparable mutual funds as determined by Broadridge. Broadridge Expense Groups consist of the Fund and a representative sample of funds with similar operating structures and asset sizes, as selected by Broadridge. A Broadridge Expense Universe includes all funds with comparable investment classifications/objectives and similar operating structures to that of the share class under review for each Fund, including funds in the Broadridge Expense Group. The Broadridge expense comparisons are based on the most recent audited financial information publicly available for a Fund as of December 31, 2022. References to each Fund’s Morningstar Fee Level ranking are to the institutional share class of comparable mutual funds as determined by Morningstar.

For each Fund, the Board considered a Fund’s Morningstar fee level category with the 1st Quintile representing the lowest 20 percent of the category constituents and the 5th Quintile representing the highest 20 percent of the category in terms of total expense.

Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund

In considering the renewal of the Agreements for the LCG Fund, the Board considered the following additional factors:

Broadridge Total Expense Analysis Excluding 12b-1 Fees and Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Group

    3 rd Quintile 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Universe

    4 th Quintile 

Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

    4 th Quintile 

Broadridge and Morningstar Performance Analysis (five-year period ended December 31, 2022)

 

Compared to Broadridge Performance Universe

    3 rd Quintile 

Compared to Morningstar Category

    3 rd Quintile 

The Board also considered: (1) the sub-advisor’s representation that it has no other comparable accounts in the same strategy as the sub-advisor manages the LCG Fund; (2) the LCG Fund’s improved relative performance in recent periods; and (3) the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor.

Based on these and other considerations, the Board: (1) concluded that the fees paid to the Manager and sub-advisor under the Agreements are fair and reasonable; and (2) determined that the LCG Fund and its shareholders would benefit from the Manager’s and sub-advisor’s continued management of the LCG Fund.

 

 

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Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund

In considering the renewal of the Agreements for the LCV Fund, the Board considered the following additional factors:

Broadridge Total Expense Analysis Excluding 12b-1 Fees and Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Group

     4 th Quintile 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Universe

     3 rd Quintile 

Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

     4 th Quintile 

Broadridge and Morningstar Performance Analysis (five-year period ended December 31, 2022)

 

Compared to Broadridge Performance Universe

     5 th Quintile 

Compared to Morningstar Category

     5 th Quintile 

The Board also considered: (1) that certain aspects of the sub-advisor’s investment strategy have been out of favor over recent calendar years, including, but not limited to, the orientation of the various models within the sub-advisor’s quantitative strategy, which adversely impacted short-term and long-term performance; and (2) the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor.

Based on these and other considerations, the Board: (1) concluded that the fees paid to the Manager and sub-advisor under the Agreements are fair and reasonable; and (2) determined that the LCV Fund and its shareholders would benefit from the Manager’s and sub-advisor’s continued management of the LCV Fund.

 

 

 

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If you invest in the Fund through a financial institution, you may be able to receive the Fund’s regulatory mailings, such as the Prospectus, Annual Report and Semi-Annual Report, by e-mail. If you are interested in this option, please go to www.icsdelivery.com and search for your financial institution’s name or contact your financial institution directly.

To obtain more information about the Fund:

 

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By E-mail:   On the Internet:
american_beacon.funds@ambeacon.com   Visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com
   
     
 

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Call (800) 658-5811

 

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Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedules   Availability of Proxy Voting Policy and Records
 
In addition to the Schedule of Investments provided in each semi-annual and annual report, the Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form N-PORT as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Forms N-PORT may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549-2736. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800)-SEC-0330. A complete schedule of the Fund’s portfolio holdings is also available at www.americanbeaconfunds.com approximately sixty days after the end of each calendar quarter.   A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, is available free of charge on the Fund’s website www.americanbeaconfunds.com and by calling 1-800-967-9009 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent year ended June 30 is filed annually with the SEC on Form N-PX. The Fund’s Forms N-PX are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record may also be obtained by calling 1-800-967-9009.

Fund Service Providers:

 

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, Massachusetts

   

TRANSFER AGENT

SS&C GIDS, Inc.

Quincy, Massachusetts

   

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

   

DISTRIBUTOR

Resolute Investment Distributors, Inc.

Irving, Texas

This report is prepared for shareholders of the American Beacon Funds and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or Summary Prospectus.

 

American Beacon Funds, American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Growth Fund, and American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund are service marks of American Beacon Advisors, Inc.

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About American Beacon Advisors

 

Since 1986, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. has offered a variety of products and investment advisory services to numerous institutional and retail clients, including a variety of mutual funds, corporate cash management, and separate account management.

Our clients include defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, corporations, financial planners, and other institutional investors. With American Beacon Advisors, you can put the experience of a multi-billion dollar asset management firm to work for your company.

STEPHENS MID-CAP GROWTH FUND

Growth stocks typically are more volatile than value stocks; however, value stocks have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales. Investing in medium-capitalization stocks may involve greater volatility and lower liquidity than larger company stocks. Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. To the extent the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors, its performance will be sensitive to factors affecting those sectors. Information Technology sector companies may face intense competition and rapid product obsolescence, have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel, and lose patent, copyright and trademark protections. The Fund participates in a securities lending program. Please see the prospectus for a complete discussion of the Fund’s risks. There can be no assurances that the investment objectives of this Fund will be met.

STEPHENS SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND

Growth stocks typically are more volatile than value stocks; however, value stocks have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales. Investing in small-capitalization stocks may involve greater volatility and lower liquidity than larger company stocks. Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. To the extent the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors, its performance will be sensitive to factors affecting those sectors. Information Technology sector companies may face intense competition and rapid product obsolescence, have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel, and lose patent, copyright and trademark protections. Investing in Health Care sector companies involves risk due to government regulations, product litigation, competitive forces, and loss of patent protection. The Fund participates in a securities lending program. Please see the prospectus for a complete discussion of the Fund’s risks. There can be no assurances that the investment objectives of this Fund will be met.

Any opinions herein, including forecasts, reflect our judgment as of the end of the reporting period and are subject to change. Each advisor’s strategies and each Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on economic and market conditions. This report is not a complete analysis of market conditions, and, therefore, should not be relied upon as investment advice. Although economic and market information has been compiled from reliable sources, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the statements contained herein.

 

American Beacon Funds

June 30, 2023


Contents

 

 

President’s Message

     1  

Performance Overviews

     2  

Expense Examples

     6  

Schedules of Investments:

  

American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     8  

American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

     13  

Financial Statements

     18  

Notes to Financial Statements

     21  

Financial Highlights:

  

American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

     41  

American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

     47  

Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements

     53  

Additional Fund Information

     Back Cover  


President’s Message

 

 

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Dear Shareholders,

 

“Don’t rock the boat.” How many times have we heard that phrase, applied to almost every facet of our daily lives?

 

For many of us, that proverbial boat is almost certain to rock despite our best efforts to keep it steady. Forces we cannot control will move it forward, backward and sideways – pushing us off our desired trajectory during stormy seas and preventing us from reaching the safety of the harbor.

 

However, by carefully planning, fine-tuning and adjusting our courses over time, we can help steady the boat and increase our chances of safely reaching our destination. The same can also be said about our investment

portfolios. If we make prudent adjustments as we seek to preserve and grow our savings – especially during periods of geopolitical and economic uncertainty – we’ll be better able to withstand the tempests we encounter along the way.

To help your investment portfolio weather storms over the long term, we encourage you to work with financial professionals to develop your personal savings plan, conduct annual plan reviews, and make thoughtful, purposeful plan adjustments to better manage your evolving financial needs and goals. By investing across different investment styles and asset classes, you may be able to help mitigate financial risks in your portfolio. By allocating your portfolio according to your risk-tolerance level, you may be better positioned to withstand short-term crises. Through careful planning, you will be better positioned to achieve enduring financial success.

Since 1986, American Beacon has endeavored to provide investors with a disciplined approach to realizing long-term financial goals. As a manager of managers, we strive to provide investment products that may enable investors to participate during market upswings while potentially insulating against market downswings. The investment teams behind our mutual funds seek to produce consistent, long-term results rather than focus only on short-term movements in the markets. In managing our investment products, we emphasize identifying opportunities that offer the potential for long-term financial rewards.

Thank you for entrusting your financial success with American Beacon. For additional information about our investment products or to access your account information, please visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com.

Best Regards,

 

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Jeffrey K. Ringdahl

President

American Beacon Funds

 

 

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American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Investor Class of the American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) returned 16.19% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The Fund outperformed the Russell Midcap® Growth Index (the “Index”) return of 15.94% for the same period.

 

 

Total Returns for the Period ended June 30, 2023

 

    
      

Ticker

    

6 Months*

  

1 Year

  

3 Years

  

5 Years

  

10 Years

R5 Class (1,2,8)

     SFMIX          16.36 %        20.92 %        6.35 %        9.50 %        11.37 %

Y Class (1,3,8)

     SMFYX          16.32 %        20.84 %        6.28 %        9.42 %        11.27 %

Investor Class (1,8)

     STMGX          16.19 %        20.51 %        6.04 %        9.16 %        10.99 %

A without Sales Charge (1,4,8)

     SMFAX          16.16 %        20.50 %        6.02 %        9.13 %        10.95 %

A with Sales Charge (1,4,8)

     SMFAX          9.49 %        13.57 %        3.95 %        7.85 %        10.29 %

C without Sales Charge (1,5,8)

     SMFCX          15.74 %        19.61 %        5.23 %        8.34 %        10.29 %

C with Sales Charge (1,5,8)

     SMFCX          14.74 %        18.61 %        5.23 %        8.34 %        10.29 %

R6 Class (1,6,8)

     SFMRX          16.37 %        20.93 %        6.37 %        9.53 %        11.38 %
                               

Russell Midcap® Growth Index (7)

              15.94 %        23.13 %        7.63 %        9.71 %        11.53 %

 

*

Not Annualized.

 

1.

Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end-of-day net asset values as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only; and as such, the total return based on the unadjusted net asset value per share may differ from the total return reported in the financial highlights. A portion of the fees charged to the Investor Class was waived from 2007 through 2013, partially recovered in 2014, fully recovered in 2015, and waived in 2018, 2019 and 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. Please note that the recent performance of the securities market has helped produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

 

2.

A portion of the fees charged to the R5 Class was waived from Class inception (August 31, 2006) through 2022. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown.

 

3.

A portion of the fees charged to the Y Class was waived in 2012 and 2013, partially recovered in 2014, fully recovered in 2015, and waived from 2017 to 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

4.

A portion of the fees charged to the A Class was waived in 2012 and 2013, fully recovered in 2015, waived in 2016 and 2018, partially recovered in 2019 and waived in 2020, 2021, and 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

5.

A portion of the fees charged to the C Class was waived from 2012 through 2014, fully recovered in 2015, waived in 2016 and 2018, partially recovered in 2019, and waived in 2020 to 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. C Class shares automatically convert to A Class shares 8 years after purchase, if the conversion is available through your financial intermediary. The performance for C Class shares reflects the conversion of C Class shares to A Class shares after 8 years. If the conversion was not reflected, the ten-year return would have been 9.78% with and without Sales Charge. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase.

 

6.

Fund performance for the five-year and ten-year periods represents the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 up to 12/31/2018, the inception date of the R6 Class, and the returns of the R6 Class since its inception. Expenses of the R6 Class are lower than those of the R5 Class. Therefore, total returns shown may be lower than they would have been had the R6 Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of the fees charged to the R6 Class was waived from Class inception through 2021. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

7.

The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index of those stocks in the Russell Midcap Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Russell Midcap Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index. Russell Midcap Index, Russell Midcap Growth Index and Russell 1000 Index are registered trademarks of Frank Russell Company. American Beacon Funds is not promoted, sponsored or endorsed by, nor in any way affiliated with the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group”). FTSE Russell is a trading name of certain of the LSE Group companies. LSE Group is not responsible for and has not reviewed the American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund nor any associated literature or publications and LSE Group makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy, or completeness, or otherwise. All rights in the Russell MidCap Growth Index (the “Index”) vest in the relevant LSE Group company which owns the Index. Russell 1000® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. The Index is calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or its affiliate, agent or partner. The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever

 

 

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American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

  to any person arising out of (a) the use of, reliance on or any error in the Index or (b) investment in or operation of the Fund. The LSE Group makes no claim, prediction, warranty or representation either as to the results to be obtained from the Fund or the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put by the Manager.

 

8.

The Total Annual Fund Operating Expense ratios set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Class shares were 0.90%, 0.98%, 1.23%, 1.22%, 1.97%, and 0.89%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

The Fund outperformed the index due to positive allocation that was slightly offset by negative security selection during the period.

From a sector allocation perspective, the Fund’s overweight allocation to the Information Technology sector, no allocation to the Materials sector and overweight allocation to the Communication Services sector contributed to performance relative to the index. Conversely, the Fund’s overweight allocation to the Energy sector detracted from relative performance during the period. Most of the Fund’s underperformance related to security selection was attributable to holdings in the Consumer Discretionary, Health Care and Industrials sectors. The aforementioned relative underperformance was somewhat offset by positive security selection in the Energy and Financials sectors.

Looking forward, the Fund’s sub-advisor will continue to maintain a disciplined, long-term approach to equity investing in medium capitalization stocks with above-average growth potential.

 

Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets)

 

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.           2.5  
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.           2.4  
ICON PLC           2.2  
Microchip Technology, Inc.           2.0  
Dexcom, Inc.           1.9  
Fortinet, Inc.           1.9  
Copart, Inc.           1.8  
Manhattan Associates, Inc.           1.8  
Verisk Analytics, Inc.           1.8  
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.           1.7  
Total Fund Holdings      97       
       
Sector Allocation (% Equities)

 

Information Technology           32.6  
Health Care           17.0  
Industrials           13.3  
Consumer Discretionary           12.5  
Communication Services           7.6  
Financials           7.0  
Energy           4.9  
Consumer Staples           3.9  
Real Estate           1.2  

 

 

3


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Investor Class of the American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) returned 11.46% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, underperforming the Russell 2000® Growth Index (the “Index”) return of 13.55% for the same period.

 

Total Returns for the Period ended June 30, 2023

 

    
      

Ticker

    

6 Months*

  

1 Year

  

3 Years

  

5 Years

  

10 Years

R5 Class (1,2,8)

     STSIX          11.60 %        13.08 %        5.43 %        6.16 %        8.92 %

Y Class (1,3,8)

     SPWYX          11.63 %        13.13 %        5.39 %        6.10 %        8.85 %

Investor Class (1,8)

     STSGX          11.46 %        12.80 %        5.10 %        5.82 %        8.60 %

A without Sales Charge (1,4,8)

     SPWAX          11.51 %        12.89 %        5.14 %        5.86 %        8.56 %

A with Sales Charge (1,4,8)

     SPWAX          5.13 %        6.42 %        3.09 %        4.61 %        7.92 %

C without Sales Charge (1,5,8)

     SPWCX          11.08 %        11.97 %        3.88 %        4.77 %        7.90 %

C with Sales Charge (1,5,8)

     SPWCX          10.08 %        10.97 %        3.88 %        4.77 %        7.90 %

R6 Class (1,6,8)

     STSRX          11.57 %        13.15 %        5.47 %        6.19 %        8.94 %
                               

Russell 2000® Growth Index (7)

              13.55 %        18.53 %        6.10 %        4.22 %        8.83 %

 

*

Not Annualized.

 

1.

Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end-of-day net asset values as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes only; and as such, the total return based on the unadjusted net asset value per share may differ from the total return reported in the financial highlights. A portion of the fees charged to the Investor Class was waived from 2005 through 2013, fully recovered in 2014, waived in 2015, fully recovered in 2017, and waived in 2020 to 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

2.

A portion of the fees charged to the R5 Class was waived from 2006 through 2013, fully recovered in 2014, and waived in 2020 to 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

3.

A portion of the fees charged to the Y Class was waived in 2012 and 2013, fully recovered in 2014, and waived in 2020 to 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

4.

A portion of the fees charged to the A Class was waived in 2012, partially recovered in 2013 and 2014, fully recovered in 2015, and waived in 2020 to 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

5.

A portion of the fees charged to the C Class was waived in 2012, partially recovered in 2013 and 2014, fully recovered in 2015, and waived from 2019 to 2023. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived. C Class shares automatically convert to A Class shares 8 years after purchase, if the conversion is available through your financial intermediary. The performance for C Class shares reflects the conversion of C Class shares to A Class shares after 8 years. If the conversion was not reflected, the ten-year return would have been 8.14% with and without Sales Charge. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase.

 

6.

Fund performance for the five-year and ten-year periods represents the returns achieved by the R5 Class from 6/30/2013 up to 4/30/2019, the inception date of the R6 Class, and the returns of the R6 Class since its inception. Expenses of the R6 Class are lower than those of the R5 Class. Therefore, total returns shown may be lower than they would have been had the R6 Class been in existence since 6/30/2013. A portion of the fees charged to the R6 Class has been waived since Class inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown for periods when fees were waived.

 

7.

The Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index of those stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index of approximately 2000 smaller-capitalization stocks from various industrial sectors. Russell 2000 Index and Russell 2000 Growth Index are registered trademarks of Frank Russell Company. American Beacon Funds is not promoted, sponsored or endorsed by, nor in any way affiliated with the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group”). FTSE Russell is a trading name of certain of the LSE Group companies. LSE Group is not responsible for and has not reviewed the American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund nor any associated literature or publications and LSE Group makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy, or completeness, or otherwise. All rights in the Russell Small Cap Growth Index (the “Index”) vest in the relevant LSE Group company which owns the Index. Russell 2000® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. The Index is calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or its affiliate, agent or partner. The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever to any person arising out of (a) the use of, reliance on or any error in the Index or (b) investment in or operation of the Fund. The LSE Group makes no claim, prediction, warranty or representation either as to the results to be obtained from the Fund or the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put by the Manager.

 

 

4


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Performance Overview

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

8.

The Total Annual Fund Operating Expense ratios set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Class shares were 1.08%, 1.13%, 1.35%, 1.43%, 2.17%, and 1.04%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

The Fund underperformed the index due to negative security selection, particularly within a few sectors. The main drivers of underperformance were holdings in the Health Care, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy sectors. The aforementioned negative relative performance was somewhat offset by positive security selection in the Information Technology sector. The Fund’s sector allocation effect was positive, providing some benefit to relative performance. The Fund’s overweight allocation to the Information Technology sector, underweight allocation to the Materials sector and no allocation to the Utilities sector contributed to relative performance. Conversely, the Fund’s overweight allocation to the Financials sector detracted from relative returns during the period.

Looking forward, the Fund’s sub-advisor will continue to maintain a disciplined, long-term approach to equity investing in smaller capitalization stocks with above-average growth potential.

 

Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets)

 

Manhattan Associates, Inc.           2.4  
SPS Commerce, Inc.           2.2  
Celsius Holdings, Inc.           2.0  
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.           2.0  
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.           1.9  
AeroVironment, Inc.           1.9  
MGP Ingredients, Inc.           1.8  
BellRing Brands, Inc.           1.7  
Axon Enterprise, Inc.           1.7  
Leonardo DRS, Inc.           1.7  
Total Fund Holdings      97       
       
Sector Allocation (% Equities)

 

Information Technology           26.3  
Industrials           21.5  
Health Care           20.4  
Financials           10.0  
Consumer Staples           7.5  
Consumer Discretionary           7.4  
Energy           5.8  
Materials           1.1  

 

 

5


American Beacon FundsSM

Expense Examples

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Fund Expense Example

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption fees, if applicable, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, sub-transfer agent fees, and other Fund expenses. The Examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The Examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period in each Class and held for the entire period from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

Actual Expenses

The “Actual” lines of the tables provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information on this page, 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 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Shareholders of the Investor and R5 Classes that invest in the Funds through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The “Hypothetical” lines of the tables provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% per year rate of return before expenses (not the Fund’s actual return). You may compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds by contrasting this 5% hypothetical example and the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. Shareholders of the Investor and R5 Classes that invest in the Funds through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.

You should also be aware that the expenses shown in the table highlight only your ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs charged by the Funds, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption fees, as applicable. Similarly, the expense examples for other funds do not reflect any transaction costs charged by those funds, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the “Hypothetical” lines of the tables are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If you were subject to any transaction costs during the period, your costs would have been higher.

 

 

6


American Beacon FundsSM

Expense Examples

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

  

 

 

American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

    Beginning Account Value
1/1/2023
  Ending Account Value
6/30/2023
  Expenses Paid  During
Period

1/1/2023-6/30/2023*
R5 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,163.60       $4.77
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.38       $4.46
Y Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,163.20       $5.10
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.08       $4.76
Investor Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,161.90       $6.43
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.84       $6.01
A Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,161.60       $6.49
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.79       $6.06
C Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,157.40       $10.38
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,015.17       $9.69
Ultra Class            
R6 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,163.70       $4.77
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.38       $4.46

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.89%, 0.95%, 1.20%, 1.21%, 1.94%, and 0.89% for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Classes, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period.

**

5% return before expenses.

 

 

American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

    Beginning Account Value
1/1/2023
  Ending Account Value
6/30/2023
  Expenses Paid  During
Period
1/1/2023-6/30/2023*
R5 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,116.00       $5.19
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,019.89       $4.96
Y Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,116.30       $5.51
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,019.59       $5.26
Investor Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,114.60       $6.76
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.40       $6.46
A Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,115.10       $6.71
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,018.45       $6.41
C Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,110.80       $10.78
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,014.58       $10.29
R6 Class            
Actual       $1,000.00       $1,115.70       $5.04
Hypothetical**       $1,000.00       $1,020.03       $4.81

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.99%, 1.05%, 1.29%, 1.28%, 2.06%, and 0.96% for the R5, Y, Investor, A, C, and R6 Classes, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period.

**

5% return before expenses.

 

 

7


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.81%            
Communication Services - 7.31%            
Entertainment - 6.90%            
Electronic Arts, Inc.       66,822         $ 8,666,813
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.A       93,400           8,509,674
Spotify Technology SAA       50,801           8,156,100
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.A       66,361           9,765,685
Warner Music Group Corp., Class A       205,919           5,372,427
           

 

 

 
              40,470,699
           

 

 

 
           
Interactive Media & Services - 0.41%            
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc.A       94,343           2,395,369
           

 

 

 
           

Total Communication Services

              42,866,068
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Discretionary - 12.10%            
Automobile Components - 0.33%            
Mobileye Global, Inc., Class AA B       49,612           1,906,093
           

 

 

 
           
Distributors - 0.67%            
Pool Corp.       10,468           3,921,731
           

 

 

 
           
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.80%            
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.A       50,839           4,700,065
           

 

 

 
           
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.58%            
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.       22,165           7,469,384
Wingstop, Inc.       38,189           7,643,910
           

 

 

 
              15,113,294
           

 

 

 
           
Specialty Retail - 5.51%            
Burlington Stores, Inc.A       36,727           5,780,463
Farfetch Ltd., Class AA B       319,850           1,931,894
Five Below, Inc.A       32,286           6,345,490
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class AA       20,750           2,157,170
Ross Stores, Inc.       57,411           6,437,495
Tractor Supply Co.       23,879           5,279,647
Ulta Beauty, Inc.A       9,327           4,389,240
           

 

 

 
              32,321,399
           

 

 

 
           
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.21%            
Deckers Outdoor Corp.A       13,073           6,898,099
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.A       16,029           6,066,977
           

 

 

 
              12,965,076
           

 

 

 
           

Total Consumer Discretionary

              70,927,658
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Staples - 3.75%            
Beverages - 3.75%            
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B       82,396           5,502,405
Celsius Holdings, Inc.A B       50,013           7,461,439
Monster Beverage Corp.A       157,267           9,033,417
           

 

 

 
              21,997,261
           

 

 

 
           

Total Consumer Staples

              21,997,261
           

 

 

 
           
Energy - 4.76%            
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.99%            
Baker Hughes Co.       179,632           5,678,167
TechnipFMC PLCA       361,450           6,007,299
           

 

 

 
              11,685,466
           

 

 

 
           

 

See accompanying notes

 

8


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.81% (continued)            
Energy Equipment & Services - 1.99% (continued)            
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.77%            
Coterra Energy, Inc.       182,668         $ 4,621,500
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.       30,920           6,406,006
Southwestern Energy Co.A       868,875           5,221,939
           

 

 

 
              16,249,445
           

 

 

 
           

Total Energy

              27,934,911
           

 

 

 
           
Financials - 6.82%            
Capital Markets - 2.52%            
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.       23,418           6,121,933
Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A       126,137           8,637,862
           

 

 

 
              14,759,795
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Finance - 1.41%            
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.       88,301           8,241,132
           

 

 

 
           
Financial Services - 1.73%            
Toast, Inc., Class AA B       194,505           4,389,978
WEX, Inc.A       31,608           5,754,869
           

 

 

 
              10,144,847
           

 

 

 
           
Insurance - 1.16%            
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc.A       151,908           6,819,150
           

 

 

 
           

Total Financials

              39,964,924
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care - 16.44%            
Biotechnology - 1.14%            
Exelixis, Inc.A       351,475           6,716,687
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 7.06%            
Dexcom, Inc.A       86,462           11,111,232
Hologic, Inc.A       88,202           7,141,716
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.A       14,776           7,420,950
Insulet Corp.A       17,627           5,082,569
ResMed, Inc.       40,909           8,938,617
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.A       68,562           1,682,511
           

 

 

 
              41,377,595
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Providers & Services - 2.08%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.A       80,267           6,392,464
Henry Schein, Inc.A       71,401           5,790,621
           

 

 

 
              12,183,085
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Technology - 0.96%            
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class AA       28,536           5,642,424
           

 

 

 
           
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 4.84%            
Azenta, Inc.A       55,167           2,575,196
Bio-Techne Corp.       71,861           5,866,013
ICON PLCA       50,558           12,649,612
Illumina, Inc.A       20,023           3,754,112
Repligen Corp.A       25,129           3,554,748
           

 

 

 
              28,399,681
           

 

 

 
           
Pharmaceuticals - 0.36%            
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.A       52,653           2,109,806
           

 

 

 
           

Total Health Care

              96,429,278
           

 

 

 
           

 

See accompanying notes

 

9


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.81% (continued)            
Industrials - 12.91%            
Aerospace & Defense - 3.28%            
Axon Enterprise, Inc.A       39,777         $ 7,761,288
HEICO Corp., Class A       46,156           6,489,534
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.       25,586           5,008,971
           

 

 

 
              19,259,793
           

 

 

 
           
Building Products - 0.50%            
Trex Co., Inc.A       44,771           2,935,187
           

 

 

 
           
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.84%            
Copart, Inc.A       118,393           10,798,626
           

 

 

 
           
Electrical Equipment - 1.91%            
Generac Holdings, Inc.A       12,390           1,847,720
Rockwell Automation, Inc.       28,295           9,321,788
           

 

 

 
              11,169,508
           

 

 

 
           
Ground Transportation - 0.86%            
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.       27,749           5,023,401
           

 

 

 
           
Machinery - 0.94%            
Kornit Digital Ltd.A       27,717           814,048
RBC Bearings, Inc.A       21,555           4,687,566
           

 

 

 
              5,501,614
           

 

 

 
           
Professional Services - 2.60%            
FTI Consulting, Inc.A       24,339           4,629,278
Verisk Analytics, Inc.       46,924           10,606,232
           

 

 

 
              15,235,510
           

 

 

 
           
Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.98%            
Fastenal Co.       97,553           5,754,652
           

 

 

 
           

Total Industrials

              75,678,291
           

 

 

 
           
Information Technology - 31.54%            
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.39%            
Cognex Corp.       64,980           3,640,180
Keysight Technologies, Inc.A       36,041           6,035,065
National Instruments Corp.       75,429           4,329,625
           

 

 

 
              14,004,870
           

 

 

 
           
IT Services - 1.82%            
Globant SAA       22,866           4,109,478
MongoDB, Inc.A       7,202           2,959,950
Okta, Inc.A       52,115           3,614,175
           

 

 

 
              10,683,603
           

 

 

 
           
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.84%            
KLA Corp.       11,938           5,790,169
Marvell Technology, Inc.       49,760           2,974,653
Microchip Technology, Inc.       133,838           11,990,546
NXP Semiconductors NV       19,229           3,935,791
Teradyne, Inc.       33,227           3,699,162
           

 

 

 
              28,390,321
           

 

 

 
           

 

See accompanying notes

 

10


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 96.81% (continued)            
Information Technology - 31.54% (continued)            
Software - 21.98%            
ANSYS, Inc.A       17,510         $ 5,783,028
Aspen Technology, Inc.A       24,346           4,080,633
Autodesk, Inc.A       21,724           4,444,948
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.A       60,354           14,154,220
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class AA       32,064           4,709,240
Dropbox, Inc., Class AA       159,719           4,259,706
Envestnet, Inc.A       91,090           5,406,191
Five9, Inc.A       56,196           4,633,360
Fortinet, Inc.A       144,642           10,933,489
Guidewire Software, Inc.A       84,815           6,452,725
Manhattan Associates, Inc.A       53,062           10,606,033
Nice Ltd., ADRA B       22,291           4,603,091
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class AA       143,047           2,192,910
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.A       56,742           14,498,148
PTC, Inc.A       47,811           6,803,505
Rapid7, Inc.A       64,313           2,912,093
RingCentral, Inc., Class AA       62,694           2,051,975
Roper Technologies, Inc.       11,825           5,685,460
Splunk, Inc.A       43,107           4,573,222
Tyler Technologies, Inc.A       20,116           8,377,710
UiPath, Inc., Class AA       105,054           1,740,745
           

 

 

 
              128,902,432
           

 

 

 
           
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.51%            
Pure Storage, Inc., Class AA       81,146           2,987,796
           

 

 

 
           

Total Information Technology

              184,969,022
           
           

 

 

 
Real Estate - 1.18%            
Real Estate Management & Development - 1.18%            
CoStar Group, Inc.A       77,751           6,919,839
           

 

 

 
           

Total Common Stocks (Cost $445,735,303)

              567,687,252
           

 

 

 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.25% (Cost $19,043,547)            
Investment Companies - 3.25%            
American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, 4.97%C D       19,043,547           19,043,547
           

 

 

 
           
SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL - 0.31% (Cost $1,814,544)            
Investment Companies - 0.31%            
American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, 4.97%C D       1,814,544           1,814,544
           

 

 

 
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.37% (Cost $466,593,394)

              588,545,343

LIABILITIES, NET OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.37%)

              (2,161,181 )
           

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

            $ 586,384,162
           

 

 

 
             
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.                  

A Non-income producing security.

B All or a portion of this security is on loan, collateralized by either cash and/or U.S. Treasuries, at June 30, 2023 (Note 8).

C The Fund is affiliated by having the same investment advisor.

D 7-day yield.

ADR - American Depositary Receipt.

PLC - Public Limited Company.

 

See accompanying notes

 

11


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Fund’s investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. As of June 30, 2023, the investments were classified as described below:

 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

  Level 1           Level 2           Level 3           Total  

Assets

             

Common Stocks

  $ 567,687,252       $ -       $ -       $ 567,687,252  

Short-Term Investments

    19,043,547         -         -         19,043,547  

Securities Lending Collateral

    1,814,544         -         -         1,814,544  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - Assets

  $ 588,545,343       $ -       $ -       $ 588,545,343  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP requires transfers between all levels to/from level 3 be disclosed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.

 

See accompanying notes

 

12


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 99.34%            
Consumer Discretionary - 7.39%            
Automobile Components - 0.54%            
Fox Factory Holding Corp.A       15,174         $ 1,646,531
           

 

 

 
           
Diversified Consumer Services - 0.99%            
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.A       32,228           2,979,478
           

 

 

 
           
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.86%            
Papa John’s International, Inc.       56,357           4,160,837
Wingstop, Inc.       22,241           4,451,759
           

 

 

 
              8,612,596
           

 

 

 
Household Durables - 0.53%            
Installed Building Products, Inc.       11,349           1,590,676
           

 

 

 
           
Specialty Retail - 2.47%            
Farfetch Ltd., Class AA B       282,140           1,704,126
Five Below, Inc.A       10,485           2,060,722
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class AA       11,129           1,156,971
Revolve Group, Inc.A B       76,410           1,253,124
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.A       223,192           1,272,194
           

 

 

 
              7,447,137
           

 

 

 
           

Total Consumer Discretionary

              22,276,418
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Staples - 7.49%            
Beverages - 3.78%            
Celsius Holdings, Inc.A B       40,620           6,060,098
MGP Ingredients, Inc.B       50,159           5,330,898
           

 

 

 
              11,390,996
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail - 1.66%            
Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc.A       139,459           4,987,054
           

 

 

 
           
Food Products - 0.34%            
Mission Produce, Inc.A       85,603           1,037,508
           

 

 

 
           
Personal Products - 1.71%            
BellRing Brands, Inc.A       140,665           5,148,339
           

 

 

 
           

Total Consumer Staples

              22,563,897
           

 

 

 
           
Energy - 5.74%            
Energy Equipment & Services - 2.00%            
Cactus, Inc., Class A       65,344           2,765,358
TechnipFMC PLCA       195,903           3,255,908
           

 

 

 
              6,021,266
           

 

 

 
           
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.74%            
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A       159,884           3,341,576
Southwestern Energy Co.A       483,746           2,907,313
Viper Energy Partners LP       187,514           5,031,001
           

 

 

 
              11,279,890
           

 

 

 
           

Total Energy

              17,301,156
           

 

 

 
           
Financials - 9.92%            
Capital Markets - 1.65%            
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.       4,480           1,171,162

 

See accompanying notes

 

13


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 99.34% (continued)            
Financials - 9.92% (continued)            
Capital Markets - 1.65% (continued)            
Piper Sandler Cos.,       29,477         $ 3,810,197
           

 

 

 
              4,981,359
           

 

 

 
           
Consumer Finance - 3.98%            
Encore Capital Group, Inc.A       53,701           2,610,943
EZCORP, Inc., Class AA       412,800           3,459,264
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.       63,459           5,922,628
           

 

 

 
              11,992,835
           

 

 

 
           
Financial Services - 1.63%            
Toast, Inc., Class AA B       77,493           1,749,017
WEX, Inc.A       17,416           3,170,931
           

 

 

 
              4,919,948
           

 

 

 
           
Insurance - 2.66%            
Palomar Holdings, Inc.A       63,701           3,697,206
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc.A B       96,002           4,309,530
           

 

 

 
              8,006,736
           

 

 

 
           

Total Financials

              29,900,878
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care - 20.24%            
Biotechnology - 2.31%            
Exelixis, Inc.A       204,874           3,915,142
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.A       84,233           3,038,284
           

 

 

 
              6,953,426
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 4.43%            
Insulet Corp.A       3,761           1,084,447
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.A       20,381           2,126,146
Neogen Corp.A       132,829           2,889,031
NuVasive, Inc.A       47,921           1,993,034
OmniAb, Inc.A       25,374           -
Omnicell, Inc.A       51,879           3,821,926
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.A       58,069           1,425,013
           

 

 

 
              13,339,597
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Providers & Services - 3.42%            
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.A       73,689           5,868,592
HealthEquity, Inc.A       70,566           4,455,537
           

 

 

 
              10,324,129
           

 

 

 
           
Health Care Technology - 1.66%            
HealthStream, Inc.       85,699           2,104,767
Schrodinger, Inc.A B       58,193           2,904,995
           

 

 

 
              5,009,762
           

 

 

 
           
Life Sciences Tools & Services - 5.63%            
Azenta, Inc.A       56,349           2,630,371
Bio-Techne Corp.       41,901           3,420,379
BioLife Solutions, Inc.A       54,304           1,200,119
ICON PLCA       14,096           3,526,819
Medpace Holdings, Inc.A       8,090           1,942,975
Repligen Corp.A       24,412           3,453,322
Syneos Health, Inc.A       18,802           792,316
           

 

 

 
              16,966,301
           

 

 

 
           

 

See accompanying notes

 

14


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 99.34% (continued)            
Health Care - 20.24% (continued)            
Pharmaceuticals - 2.79%            
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.A       30,935         $ 2,230,413
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.A       74,142           2,970,870
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.A       107,180           3,221,831
           

 

 

 
              8,423,114
           

 

 

 
           

Total Health Care

              61,016,329
           

 

 

 
           
Industrials - 21.33%            
Aerospace & Defense - 8.00%            
AeroVironment, Inc.A       55,442           5,670,608
Axon Enterprise, Inc.A       26,251           5,122,095
HEICO Corp., Class A       28,151           3,958,030
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.A       301,582           4,324,686
Leonardo DRS, Inc.A B       290,500           5,037,270
           

 

 

 
              24,112,689
           

 

 

 
           
Air Freight & Logistics - 0.84%            
Hub Group, Inc., Class AA       31,579           2,536,425
           

 

 

 
           
Building Products - 2.00%            
AZEK Co., Inc.A       86,030           2,605,849
Trex Co., Inc.A       52,147           3,418,757
           

 

 

 
              6,024,606
           

 

 

 
           
Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.25%            
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.A B       89,507           3,770,035
           

 

 

 
           
Construction & Engineering - 0.89%            
Ameresco, Inc., Class AA       55,208           2,684,765
           

 

 

 
           
Electrical Equipment - 0.37%            
Vertiv Holdings Co.       44,603           1,104,816
           

 

 

 
           
Machinery - 2.94%            
Kornit Digital Ltd.A       81,267           2,386,812
Lindsay Corp.       19,011           2,268,773
RBC Bearings, Inc.A       19,275           4,191,734
           

 

 

 
              8,847,319
           

 

 

 
           
Professional Services - 3.54%            
FTI Consulting, Inc.A       13,711           2,607,832
ICF International, Inc.       27,638           3,437,891
Maximus, Inc.       54,735           4,625,655
           

 

 

 
              10,671,378
           

 

 

 
           
Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.50%            
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.A       27,083           4,532,611
           

 

 

 
           

Total Industrials

              64,284,644
           

 

 

 
           
Information Technology - 26.10%            
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.15%            
Cognex Corp.       30,117           1,687,154
National Instruments Corp.       43,719           2,509,471
nLight, Inc.A       148,538           2,290,456
           

 

 

 
              6,487,081
           

 

 

 
           

 

See accompanying notes

 

15


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Shares       Fair Value
             
COMMON STOCKS - 99.34% (continued)            
Information Technology - 26.10% (continued)            
IT Services - 0.93%            
Globant SAA       15,572         $ 2,798,600
           

 

 

 
           
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.32%            
Ambarella, Inc.A       30,518           2,553,441
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.A       31,742           3,049,454
Onto Innovation, Inc.A       37,828           4,405,827
Power Integrations, Inc.       35,451           3,356,146
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.A       16,929           2,670,381
           

 

 

 
              16,035,249
           

 

 

 
           
Software - 17.19%            
Aspen Technology, Inc.A       7,426           1,244,672
Box, Inc., Class AA       76,320           2,242,282
CyberArk Software Ltd.A       31,069           4,857,017
Descartes Systems Group, Inc.A       41,472           3,322,322
Envestnet, Inc.A       74,835           4,441,457
Five9, Inc.A       27,764           2,289,142
Guidewire Software, Inc.A       32,064           2,439,429
Manhattan Associates, Inc.A       35,608           7,117,327
Model N, Inc.A       60,094           2,124,924
PROS Holdings, Inc.A       101,191           3,116,683
Qualys, Inc.A       20,765           2,682,215
Rapid7, Inc.A       64,080           2,901,542
SPS Commerce, Inc.A       35,190           6,758,591
Tenable Holdings, Inc.A       60,238           2,623,365
Tyler Technologies, Inc.A       3,332           1,387,678
Varonis Systems, Inc.A       84,354           2,248,034
           

 

 

 
              51,796,680
           

 

 

 
           
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 0.51%            
Pure Storage, Inc., Class AA       41,870           1,541,653
           

 

 

 
           

Total Information Technology

              78,659,263
           

 

 

 
           
Materials - 1.13%            
Chemicals - 1.13%            
Balchem Corp.       25,313           3,412,446
           

 

 

 
           

Total Common Stocks (Cost $199,497,009)

              299,415,031
           

 

 

 
           
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.84% (Cost $2,552,000)            
Investment Companies - 0.84%            
American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, 4.97%C D       2,552,000           2,552,000
           

 

 

 
           
SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL - 0.44% (Cost $1,318,008)            
Investment Companies - 0.44%            
American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, 4.97%C D       1,318,008           1,318,008
           

 

 

 
           

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.62% (Cost $203,367,017)

              303,285,039

LIABILITIES, NET OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.62%)

              (1,883,084 )
           

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

            $ 301,401,955
           

 

 

 
             
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.                  

A Non-income producing security.

B All or a portion of this security is on loan, collateralized by either cash and/or U.S. Treasuries, at June 30, 2023 (Note 8).

C The Fund is affiliated by having the same investment advisor.

D 7-day yield.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Schedule of Investments

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipt.

LP - Limited Partnership.

PLC - Public Limited Company.

The Fund’s investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. As of June 30, 2023, the investments were classified as described below:

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

  Level 1           Level 2           Level 3           Total  

Assets

             

Common Stocks

  $ 299,415,031       $ -       $ -       $ 299,415,031  

Short-Term Investments

    2,552,000         -         -         2,552,000  

Securities Lending Collateral

    1,318,008         -         -         1,318,008  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - Assets

  $ 303,285,039       $ -       $ -       $ 303,285,039  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

U.S. GAAP requires transfers between all levels to/from level 3 be disclosed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Stephens Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
          Stephens Small Cap
Growth Fund
 

Assets:

     

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value §

  $ 567,687,252       $ 299,415,031  

Investments in affiliated securities, at fair value

    20,858,091         3,870,008  

Dividends and interest receivable

    102,864         31,322  

Receivable for investments sold

    2,239,545         -  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    1,459,181         505,219  

Receivable for expense reimbursement (Note 2)

    -         23,632  

Prepaid expenses

    60,115         53,165  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total assets

    592,407,048         303,898,377  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Liabilities:

     

Payable for investments purchased

    3,557,804         634,775  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    177,993         215,760  

Payable for expense recoupment (Note 2)

    2,282         -  

Management and sub-advisory fees payable (Note 2)

    359,491         222,643  

Service fees payable (Note 2)

    10,621         16,244  

Transfer agent fees payable (Note 2)

    8,442         9,007  

Payable upon return of securities loaned (Note 8)§

    1,814,544         1,318,008  

Custody and fund accounting fees payable

    13,218         13,041  

Professional fees payable

    31,892         41,240  

Payable for prospectus and shareholder reports

    40,423         22,042  

Other liabilities

    6,176         3,662  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total liabilities

    6,022,886         2,496,422  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

  $ 586,384,162       $ 301,401,955  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Analysis of net assets:

     

Paid-in-capital

  $ 471,399,068       $ 206,226,020  

Total distributable earnings (deficits)A

    114,985,094         95,175,935  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

  $ 586,384,162       $ 301,401,955  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Shares outstanding at no par value (unlimited shares authorized):

     

R5 Class

    14,767,494         14,642,244  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

    1,337,314         2,179,028  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

    1,021,164         1,423,679  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

    230,381         2,349,036  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

    91,929         60,482  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

    875,114         3,302,928  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets:

     

R5 Class

  $ 480,125,678       $ 190,253,772  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

  $ 42,998,748       $ 27,819,494  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

  $ 26,668,770       $ 15,239,130  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

  $ 5,979,090       $ 24,560,751  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

  $ 2,129,334       $ 509,259  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

  $ 28,482,542       $ 43,019,549  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share:

     

R5 Class

  $ 32.51       $ 12.99  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Y Class

  $ 32.15       $ 12.77  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

  $ 26.12       $ 10.70  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class

  $ 25.95       $ 10.46  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

A Class (offering price)

  $ 27.53       $ 11.10  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

C Class

  $ 23.16       $ 8.42  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

R6 Class

  $ 32.55       $ 13.02  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Cost of investments in unaffiliated securities

  $ 445,735,303       $ 199,497,009  

Cost of investments in affiliated securities

  $ 20,858,091       $ 3,870,008  

§ Fair value of securities on loan

  $ 17,035,767       $ 24,194,516  
A The Fund’s investments in affiliated securities did not have unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Operations

For the period ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    Stephens Mid-Cap
Growth Fund
          Stephens Small Cap
Growth Fund
 

Investment income:

     

Dividend income from unaffiliated securities (net of foreign taxes)

  $ 1,432,820 A      $ 496,566  

Dividend income from affiliated securities (Note 2)

    145,715         190,988  

Income derived from securities lending (Note 8)

    8,829         8,889  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

    1,587,364         696,443  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses:

     

Management and sub-advisory fees (Note 2)

    2,065,978         1,342,000  

Transfer agent fees:

     

R5 Class (Note 2)

    23,628         40,186  

Y Class (Note 2)

    21,405         11,727  

Investor Class

    1,183         1,139  

A Class

    193         527  

C Class

    90         21  

R6 Class

    612         734  

Custody and fund accounting fees

    39,385         29,838  

Professional fees

    43,383         41,167  

Registration fees and expenses

    54,032         48,786  

Service fees (Note 2):

     

Investor Class

    44,506         20,073  

A Class

    4,806         18,926  

C Class

    789         138  

Distribution fees (Note 2):

     

A Class

    7,015         29,302  

C Class

    9,364         1,235  

Prospectus and shareholder report expenses

    25,231         15,705  

Trustee fees (Note 2)

    22,867         13,373  

Loan expense (Note 9)

    1,446         994  

Other expenses

    27,197         17,236  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses

    2,393,110         1,633,107  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net fees waived and expenses (reimbursed) (Note 2)

    (23,168       (152,258
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses

    2,369,942         1,480,849  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment (loss)

    (782,578       (784,406
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments:

     

Net realized gain (loss) from:

     

Investments in unaffiliated securitiesB

    6,035,955         (4,723,129

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

     

Investments in unaffiliated securitiesC

    73,723,758         37,101,519  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net gain from investments

    79,759,713         32,378,390  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 78,977,135       $ 31,593,984  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Foreign taxes

  $ 6,617       $ -  

A Includes a significant dividend from one issuer of $172,310.

B The Fund did not recognize net realized gains (losses) from the sale of investments in affiliated securities.

C The Fund’s investments in affiliated securities did not have a change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end.

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

    Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund           Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
          Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)                       (unaudited)              

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

             

Operations:

             

Net investment (loss)

  $ (782,578     $ (1,496,399     $ (784,406     $ (2,218,694

Net realized gain (loss) from investments in unaffiliated securities

    6,035,955         (9,573,047       (4,723,129       22,058,776  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments in unaffiliated securities

    73,723,758         (204,519,613       37,101,519         (143,325,131
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    78,977,135         (215,589,059       31,593,984         (123,485,049
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

Total retained earnings:

             

R5 Class

    -         (10,421,235       -         (19,049,018

Y Class

    -         (1,069,907       -         (2,969,729

Investor Class

    -         (833,959       -         (2,009,141

A Class

    -         (174,695       -         (2,979,578

C Class

    -         (65,576       -         (44,139

R6 Class

    -         (643,909       -         (4,396,833
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net distributions to shareholders

    -         (13,209,281       -         (31,448,438
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Capital share transactions (Note 10):

 

Proceeds from sales of shares

    84,923,905         167,997,413         35,123,725         145,635,477  

Reinvestment of dividends and distributions

    -         7,884,889         -         30,237,838  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (57,307,071       (245,029,465       (34,189,484       (196,559,491
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions

    27,616,834         (69,147,163       934,241         (20,686,176
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    106,593,969         (297,945,503       32,528,225         (175,619,663
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets:

 

Beginning of period

    479,790,193         777,735,696         268,873,730         444,493,393  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

  $ 586,384,162       $ 479,790,193       $ 301,401,955       $ 268,873,730  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

1.  Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

American Beacon Funds (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Funds, each a series within the Trust, are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as diversified, open-end management investment companies. As of June 30, 2023, the Trust consists of twenty-five active series, two of which are presented in this filing: American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund and American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund (collectively, the “Funds” and each individually a “Fund”). The remaining twenty-three active series are reported in separate filings.

American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (the “Manager”) is a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Investment Managers, Inc. (“RIM”) organized in 1986 to provide business management, advisory, administrative, and asset management consulting services to the Trust and other investors. The Manager is registered as an investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). RIM is, in turn, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Acquisition, Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Topco, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resolute Investment Holdings, LLC (“RIH”). RIH is owned primarily by Kelso Investment Associates VIII, L.P., KEP VI, LLC and Estancia Capital Partners L.P., investment funds affiliated with Kelso & Company, L.P. (“Kelso”) or Estancia Capital Management, LLC (“Estancia”), which are private equity firms.

On July 11, 2023, (i) RIH, RIM and certain of their affiliates, and (ii) the current owners of approximately 93% of RIH (the “Current Ownership Group”) entered into a transaction agreement with certain creditors of RIM (the “Lender Group”) pursuant to which (i) all equity interests in RIH would be cancelled, (ii) new RIH equity interests would be issued to members of the Lender Group, and (iii) the existing credit agreements between RIM and the Lender Group would be terminated and a new credit agreement would be executed (“Transaction”). The Lender Group consists of various institutional investment funds (“New Ownership Group”) that are managed by financial institutions and other investment advisory firms. The address of the New Ownership Group will be 220 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1200, Irving, TX 75039.

Upon the closing of the Transaction, the Manager will be wholly-owned indirectly by the New Ownership Group, rather than the Current Ownership Group. The Transaction is expected to close in the fourth calendar quarter of 2023, subject to the satisfaction of certain closing conditions. The Transaction will result in a change of control of the Manager and the termination of the Fund’s management and investment advisory agreements. The Board has approved a new management agreement with the Manager and a new investment advisory agreement between the Manager and the sub-advisors that would become effective upon the closing of the Transaction. A meeting of the shareholders of the Funds in the American Beacon Funds Complex that were operational as of July 31, 2023, will be called to consider the new management agreement and such other matters as may properly come before the meeting. In advance of the meeting, proxy materials will be sent to those shareholders regarding the new management agreement and any other matters proposed for shareholder approval. There are no anticipated changes in the services provided by the Manager or sub-advisors or in the fee rates charged by the Manager to the Fund.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848); Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform. The guidance is applicable to contracts referencing London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate that is expected to be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The ASU is effective as of March 12, 2020 and generally can be applied through December 31, 2022. In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848 which updates and clarifies ASU No. 2020-04. The amendments in this ASU defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024. Management expects these ASUs will not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820); Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, which provides clarifying guidance that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management expects the ASU will not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

Class Disclosure

Each Fund has multiple classes of shares designed to meet the needs of different groups of investors. The following table sets forth the differences amongst the classes:

 

Class

  

Eligible Investors

   Minimum Initial
Investments
 
R5 Class    Large institutional investors - sold directly or through intermediary channels.    $ 250,000  
Y Class    Large institutional retirement plan investors - sold directly or through intermediary channels.    $ 100,000  
Investor Class    All investors using intermediary organizations, such as broker-dealers or retirement plan sponsors.    $ 2,500  
A Class    All investors who invest through intermediary organizations, such as broker-dealers or third party administrator. Retail investors who invest directly through a financial intermediary such as a broker, bank, or registered investment advisor which may include a front-end sales charge and a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”).    $ 2,500  
C Class    Retail investors who invest directly through a financial intermediary, such as a broker or through employee directed benefit plans with applicable sales charges which may include CDSC.    $ 1,000  
R6 Class    Large institutional retirement plan investors - sold through retirement plan sponsors.      None  

Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class based on the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of each class are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the respective Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include service, distribution, transfer agent fees, and sub-transfer agent fees that vary amongst the classes as described more fully in Note 2.

Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies, consistently followed by the Funds in preparation of the financial statements. The Funds are considered investment companies and accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, a part of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

Security Transactions and Investment Income

Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date.

Dividend income, net of foreign taxes, is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities which are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income, net of foreign taxes, is earned from settlement date, recorded on the accrual basis, and adjusted, if necessary, for accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are determined based on specific lot identification.

Distributions to Shareholders

The Funds distribute most or all of their net earnings and realized gains, if any, each taxable year in the form of dividends from net investment income and distributions of realized net capital gains and net gains from

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

foreign currency transactions on an annual basis. The Funds do not have a fixed dividend rate and do not guarantee that they will pay any distributions in any particular period. Dividends to shareholders are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ in amount and character from net investment income and realized gains recognized for purposes of U.S. GAAP. To the extent necessary to fully distribute capital gains, the Funds may designate earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

Allocation of Income, Trust Expenses, Gains, and Losses

Investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments of the Funds are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Funds. Expenses directly charged or attributable to a Fund will be paid from the assets of a Fund. Generally, expenses of the Trust will be allocated among and charged to the assets of the Funds on a basis that the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) deems fair and equitable, which may be based on the relative net assets of the Funds or nature of the services performed and relative applicability to the Funds.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimated.

Other

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 Trust. In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnification to the other party or parties against potential costs or liabilities. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated. The Trust has had no prior claims or losses pursuant to any such agreement.

2.  Transactions with Affiliates

Management and Investment Sub-Advisory Agreements

The Funds and the Manager are parties to a Management Agreement that obligates the Manager to provide the Funds with investment advisory and administrative services. As compensation for performing the duties under the Management Agreement, the Manager will receive an annualized management fee based on a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets that is calculated and accrued daily according to the following schedule:

 

First $5 billion

     0.35

Next $5 billion

     0.325

Next $10 billion

     0.30

Over $20 billion

     0.275

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Manager have entered into Investment Advisory Agreement with Stephens Investment Management Group LLC (the “Sub-Advisor”) pursuant to which each Fund has agreed to pay an annualized sub-advisory fee that is calculated and accrued daily based on each Fund’s average daily net assets according to the following schedule:

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

 

All assets

     0.45

Stephens Small Cap Growth

 

First $200 million

     0.65

Over $200 million

     0.55

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Management and Sub-Advisory Fees paid by the Funds for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

    Effective Fee Rate           Amount of Fees Paid  

Management Fees

    0.35     $ 904,417  

Sub-Advisory Fees

    0.45       1,161,561  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

    0.80     $ 2,065,978  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

    Effective Fee Rate           Amount of Fees Paid  

Management Fees

    0.35     $ 503,207  

Sub-Advisory Fees

    0.57       838,793  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total

    0.92     $ 1,342,000  
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

As compensation for services provided by the Manager in connection with securities lending activities conducted by the Funds, the lending Fund pays to the Manager, with respect to cash collateral posted by borrowers, a fee of 10% of the net monthly interest income (the gross interest income earned by the investment of cash collateral, less the amount paid to borrowers and related expenses) from such activities and, with respect to loan fees paid by borrowers, a fee of 10% of such loan fees. Securities lending income is generated from the demand premium (if any) paid by the borrower to borrow a specific security and from the return on investment of cash collateral, reduced by negotiated rebate fees paid to the borrower and transaction costs. To the extent that a loan is secured by non-cash collateral, securities lending income is generated as a demand premium reduced by transaction costs. These fees are included in “Income derived from securities lending” and “Management and sub-advisory fees” on the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Manager received securities lending fees of $1,294 and $1,049 for the securities lending activities of Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund and Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund, respectively.

Distribution Plans

Separate Distribution Plans (the “Distribution Plans”) have been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act for the A and C Classes of the Funds. Under the Distribution Plans, as compensation for distribution and shareholder servicing assistance, the Manager receives an annual fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A Class and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the C Class. The fee will be payable without regard to whether the amount of the fee is more or less than the actual expenses incurred in a particular month by the Manager for distribution assistance.

Service Plans

The Manager and the Trust entered into Service Plans that obligate the Manager to oversee additional shareholder servicing of the Investor, A, and C Classes of the Funds. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Service Plans, the Manager receives an annualized fee up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A and C Classes and up to 0.375% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class of the Funds.

Sub-Transfer Agent Fees

The Manager has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the R5 and Y Classes of the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing these services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily

 

 

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through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. Certain services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly by the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds, pursuant to Board approval, have agreed to reimburse the Manager for certain non-distribution shareholder services provided by financial intermediaries for the R5 and Y Classes. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to the Manager are subject to a fee limit of up to 0.10% of an intermediary’s average net assets in the R5 and Y Classes on an annual basis. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the sub-transfer agent fees, as reflected in “Transfer agent fees” on the Statements of Operations, were as follows:

 

Fund

   Sub-Transfer Agent Fees  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

   $ 36,440  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

     47,683  

As of June 30, 2023, the Funds owed the Manager the following reimbursement of sub-transfer agent fees, as reflected in “Transfer agent fees payable” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:

 

Fund

   Reimbursement
Sub-Transfer Agent Fees
 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

   $ 7,082  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

     7,605  

Investments in Affiliated Funds

The Funds may invest in the American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund (the “USG Select Fund”). Cash collateral received by the Funds in connection with securities lending may also be invested in the USG Select Fund. The Funds listed below held the following shares with a June 30, 2023 fair value and dividend income earned from the investment in the USG Select Fund.

 

Affiliated Security

  Type of
Transaction
        Fund         June 30,
2023
Shares/Principal
          Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
          Realized
Gain
(Loss)
          Dividend
Income
   

 

    June 30,
2023
Fair Value
 
U.S. Government Money Market Select   Direct     Stephens
Mid-Cap Growth
    $ 19,043,547       $ -       $ -       $ 145,715       $ 19,043,547  
U.S. Government Money Market Select   Securities
Lending
    Stephens
Mid-Cap Growth
      1,814,544         -         -         N/A         1,814,544  
U.S. Government Money Market Select   Direct     Stephens Small
Cap Growth
      2,552,000         -         -         190,988         2,552,000  
U.S. Government Money Market Select   Securities
Lending
    Stephens Small
Cap Growth
      1,318,008         -         -         N/A         1,318,008  

The Funds and the USG Select Fund have the same investment advisor and therefore, are considered to be affiliated. The Manager serves as investment advisor to the USG Select Fund and receives management fees and administrative fees totaling 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the USG Select Fund. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Manager earned fees on the Funds’ direct investments and securities lending collateral investments in the USG Select Fund as shown below:

 

Fund

   Direct Investments in
USG Select Fund
     Securities Lending
Collateral
Investments in USG
Select Fund
     Total  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

   $ 3,040      $ 79      $ 3,119  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

     4,130        321        4,451  

 

 

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Interfund Credit Facility

Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Funds, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with the Manager, may participate in a credit facility whereby each fund, under certain conditions, is permitted to lend money directly to and borrow directly from other participating funds for temporary purposes. The interfund credit facility is advantageous to the funds because it provides added liquidity and eliminates the need to maintain higher cash balances to meet redemptions. This situation could arise when shareholder redemptions exceed anticipated volumes and certain funds have insufficient cash on hand to satisfy such redemptions or when sales of securities do not settle as expected, resulting in a cash shortfall for a fund. When a fund liquidates portfolio securities to meet redemption requests, they often do not receive payment in settlement for up to two days (or longer for certain foreign transactions). Redemption requests normally are satisfied on the next business day. The credit facility provides a source of immediate, short-term liquidity pending settlement of the sale of portfolio securities. The credit facility is administered by a credit facility team consisting of professionals from the Manager’s asset management, compliance, and accounting areas who report the activities of the credit facility to the Board. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund borrowed on average $805,957 for 4 days at an average interest rate of 5.22% with interest charges of $459 and the Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund borrowed on average $1,288,899 for 2 days at an average interest rate of 5.14% with interest charges of $363. These amounts are recorded as “Other expenses” in the Statements of Operations.

Expense Reimbursement Plan

The Manager contractually agreed to reduce fees and/or reimburse expenses for the classes of the Funds, through April 30, 2024, to the extent that total operating expenses (excluding taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, securities lending fees, expenses associated with securities sold short, litigation, and other extraordinary expenses) exceed the Funds’ expense cap. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Manager waived and/or reimbursed expenses as follows:

 

        Expense Cap                    

Fund

  Class   1/1/2023 –
4/30/2023
    5/1/2023 –
06/30/2023
    Reimbursed
Expenses
    (Recouped)
Expenses
    Expiration of
Reimbursed
Expenses
 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  R5     0.89     0.89   $ 9,354     $ (4,598 )*      2026  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  Y     0.95     0.95     7,488       -       2026  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  Investor     N/A       1.15     3,273       -       2026  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  A     N/A       1.20     2,663       -       2026  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  C     1.94     1.94     325       -       2026  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  R6     N/A       0.88     65       (53 )*      2026  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

  R5     0.99     0.99     93,943       -       2026  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

  Y     1.05     1.05     11,649       -       2026  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

  Investor     1.30     1.27     5,630       (2,340 )*      2026  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

  A     1.28     1.28     21,725       -       2026  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

  C     2.06     2.06     146       -       2026  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

  R6     0.96     0.96     19,165       -       2026  

* These amounts represent Recouped Expenses from prior fiscal years and are reflected in Other expenses on the Statements of Operations.

Of the above amounts, $2,282 was disclosed as a Payable for expense recoupment on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 2023 for the Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund and $23,632 was disclosed as a Receivable for expense reimbursement on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 2023 for the Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund.

The Funds have adopted an Expense Reimbursement Plan whereby the Manager may seek repayment of contractual or voluntary fee reductions and expense reimbursements. Under the policy, the Manager can be reimbursed by the Funds for any contractual or voluntary fee reductions or expense reimbursements if

 

 

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reimbursement to the Manager (a) occurs within three years from the date of the Manager’s waiver/reimbursement and (b) does not cause the Funds’ annual operating expenses to exceed the lesser of the contractual percentage limit in effect at the time of the waiver/reimbursement or time of recoupment. The reimbursed expenses listed above will expire in 2026. The Funds did not record a liability for potential reimbursements due to the current assessment that reimbursements are uncertain. The carryover of excess expenses potentially reimbursable to the Manager, but not recorded as a liability are as follows:

 

Fund

   Recouped
Expenses
     Excess Expense
Carryover
     Expired Expense
Carryover
     Expiration of
Reimbursed
Expenses
 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

   $ 4,651      $ 54,246      $ 22,456        2023  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

     -        58,787        -        2024  

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

     -        66,561        -        2025  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

     2,340        111,679        92,056        2023  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

     -        206,041        -        2024  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

     -        291,681        -        2025  

Sales Commissions

The Funds’ Distributor, Resolute Investment Distributors, Inc. (“RID” or “Distributor”), may receive a portion of A Class sales charges from broker dealers which may be used to offset distribution related expenses. During the period ended June 30, 2023, RID collected $469 and $577 for Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund and Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund, respectively, from the sale of A Class Shares.

A CDSC of 0.50% will be deducted with respect to A Class Shares on certain purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed in whole or part within 18 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Funds’ Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 0.50% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the A Class Shares redeemed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no CDSC fees collected for the A Class Shares of the Funds.

A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to C Class Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Funds’ Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the C Class Shares redeemed. During the period ended June 30, 2023, there were no CDSC fees collected for the C Class Shares of the Funds.

Trustee Fees and Expenses

As compensation for their service to the American Beacon Funds Complex, including the Trust (collectively, the “Trusts”), each Trustee is compensated from the Trusts as follows: (1) an annual retainer of $130,000; (2) meeting attendance fee (for attendance in-person or via teleconference) of (a) $12,000 for in person attendance, or $5,000 for telephonic attendance, by Board members for each regularly scheduled or special Board meeting, (b) $2,500 for attendance by Committee members at meetings of the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Investment Committee, (c) $1,000 for attendance by Committee members at meetings of the Nominating and Governance Committee; and (d) $2,500 for attendance by Board members for each special telephonic Board meeting; and (3) reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in attending Board meetings, Committee meetings, and relevant educational seminars. For this purpose, the Board considers attendance at regular meetings held by video conference to constitute in-person attendance at a Board meeting. The Trustees also may be compensated for attendance at special Board and/or Committee meetings from time to time. For her service as Board Chair, Ms. Cline receives an additional annual retainer of $50,000. Although she attends several committee meetings at each quarterly Board meeting, she receives only a single $2,500 fee each quarter for her attendance at those meetings. The chairpersons of the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Investment Committee each receive an additional annual retainer of $25,000 and the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee receives an additional annual retainer of $10,000.

 

 

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3.  Security Valuation and Fair Value Measurements

The price of each Fund’s shares is based on its net asset value (“NAV”) per share. Each Fund’s NAV is computed by adding total assets, subtracting all the Fund’s liabilities, and dividing the result by the total number of shares outstanding.

The NAV of each class of a Fund’s shares is determined based on a pro rata allocation of a Fund’s investment income, expenses and total capital gains and losses. A Fund’s NAV per share is determined each business day as of the regular close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE” or “Exchange”), which is typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (“ET”). However, if trading on the NYSE closes at a time other than 4:00 p.m. ET, a Fund’s NAV per share typically would still be determined as of the regular close of trading on the NYSE. The Funds do not price their shares on days that the NYSE is closed. Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign securities on days when a Fund is not open for business, which may result in the value of a Fund’s portfolio investments being affected at a time when you are unable to buy or sell shares.

Equity securities, including shares of closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), are valued at the last sale price or official closing price taken from the primary exchange in which each security trades. Investments in other mutual funds are valued at the closing NAV per share on the day of valuation. Debt securities are valued at bid quotes from broker/dealers or evaluated bid prices from pricing services, who may consider a number of inputs and factors, such as prices of comparable securities, yield curves, spreads, credit ratings, coupon rates, maturity, default rates, and underlying collateral. Futures are valued based on their daily settlement prices. Exchange-traded and over-the-counter (“OTC”) options are valued at the last sale price. Options with no last sale for the day are priced at mid quote. Swaps are valued at evaluated mid prices from pricing services.

The valuation of securities traded on foreign markets and certain fixed-income securities will generally be based on prices determined as of the earlier closing time of the markets on which they primarily trade unless a significant event has occurred. When a Fund holds securities or other assets that are denominated in a foreign currency, a Fund will normally use the currency exchange rates as of 4:00 p.m. ET.

Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act (the “Valuation Rule”) establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the Investment Company Act, including related oversight and reporting requirements. The Valuation Rule also defines when market quotations are “readily available,” which is the threshold for determining whether a Fund must fair value a security. Among other things, the Valuation Rule permits the Board to designate the Manager as “valuation designee” to perform the Fund’s fair value determinations subject to board oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to ensure that the Board receives the information it needs to oversee the Manager’s fair value determinations. Effective September 8, 2022, the Board has designated the Manager as valuation designee to perform fair value functions in accordance with the requirements of the Valuation Rule. Prior to September 8, 2022, fair value determinations were made pursuant to methodologies approved by the Board.

Securities may be valued at fair value, as determined in good faith and pursuant to the Manager’s procedures approved by the Board, under certain limited circumstances. For example, fair value pricing will be used for fixed-income securities and when market quotations are not readily available or reliable, as determined by the Manager, such as when (i) trading for a security is restricted or stopped; (ii) a security’s trading market is closed (other than customary closings); or (iii) a security has been de-listed from a national exchange. A security with limited market liquidity may require fair value pricing if the Manager determines that the available price does not reflect the security’s true market value. In addition, if a significant event that the Manager determines to affect the value of one or more securities held by a Fund occurs after the close of a related exchange but before the determination of a Fund’s NAV, fair value pricing may be used on the affected security or securities. Securities of small-capitalization companies are also more likely to require a fair value determination using these procedures because they are more thinly traded and less liquid than the securities of larger-capitalization companies. The Funds may fair value securities as a result of significant events occurring after the close of the foreign markets in which a Fund invests as described below. In addition, the Funds may invest in illiquid securities requiring these procedures.

 

 

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A Fund may use fair value pricing for securities primarily traded in non-U.S. markets because most foreign markets close well before a Fund’s pricing time of 4:00 p.m. ET. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim and may materially affect the value of those securities. If the Manager determines that the last quoted prices of non-U.S. securities will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all a Fund’s portfolio securities, the Manager can adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of the close of the Exchange. In deciding whether it is necessary to adjust closing prices to reflect fair value, the Manager reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. These securities are fair valued using a pricing service, using methods approved by the Manager, that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to intraday trading in the U.S. markets, based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators such as prices of relevant American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and futures contracts. The Manager’s Valuation Committee may also fair value securities in other situations, such as when a particular foreign market is closed but a Fund is open. A Fund uses outside pricing services to provide closing prices and information to evaluate and/or adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its security valuation process, the Valuation Committee routinely compares closing prices, the next day’s opening prices in the same markets and adjusted prices.

Attempts to determine the fair value of securities introduce an element of subjectivity to the pricing of securities. As a result, the price of a security determined through fair valuation techniques may differ from the price quoted or published by other sources and may not accurately reflect the market value of the security when trading resumes. If a reliable market quotation becomes available for a security formerly valued through fair valuation techniques, the Manager compares the new market quotation to the fair value price to evaluate the effectiveness of a Fund’s fair valuation procedures. If any significant discrepancies are found, the Manager may adjust Manager’s fair valuation procedures for a Fund.

Valuation Inputs

Various inputs may be used to determine the fair value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

Level 1   -   Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2   -   Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others.
Level 3   -   Prices determined using other significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect a Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment.

Level 1 and Level 2 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value

Common stocks, preferred securities, ETFs and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are generally categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end investment management companies will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

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4.  Securities and Other Investments

Common Stock

Common stock generally takes the form of shares in a corporation which represent an ownership interest. It ranks below preferred stock and debt securities in claims for dividends and for assets of the company in a liquidation or bankruptcy. The value of a company’s common stock may fall as a result of factors directly relating to that company, such as decisions made by its management or decreased demand for the company’s products or services. A stock’s value may also decline because of factors affecting not just the company, but also companies in the same industry or sector. The price of a company’s stock may also be affected by changes in financial markets that are relatively unrelated to the company, such as changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates or industry regulation. Companies that elect to pay dividends on their common stock generally only do so after they invest in their own business and make required payments to bondholders and on other debt and preferred stock. Therefore, the value of a company’s common stock will usually be more volatile than its bonds, other debt and preferred stock. Common stock may be exchange-traded or OTC. OTC stock may be less liquid than exchange-traded stock.

Depositary Receipts and U.S. Dollar-Denominated Foreign Stocks Traded on U.S. Exchanges

ADRs are U.S. dollar-denominated receipts issued generally by domestic banks and represent the deposit with the bank of a security of a foreign issuer. Depositary receipts may not be denominated in the same currency as the securities into which they may be converted. Investing in depositary receipts entails substantially the same risks as direct investment in foreign securities. There is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers, and listed companies. In addition, such companies may use different accounting and financial standards (and certain currencies may become unavailable for transfer from a foreign currency), resulting in the Funds’ possible inability to convert immediately into U.S. currency proceeds realized upon the sale of portfolio securities of the affected foreign companies. In addition, the Funds may invest in unsponsored depositary receipts, the issuers of which are not obligated to disclose material information about the underlying securities to investors in the United States. Ownership of unsponsored depositary receipts may not entitle the Funds to the same benefits and rights as ownership of a sponsored depositary receipt or the underlying security.

Other Investment Company Securities and Other Exchange-Traded Products

The Funds at times may invest in shares of other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, business development companies (“BDCs”), ETFs, unit investment trusts, and other investment companies of the Trust. The Funds may invest in securities of an investment company advised by the Manager or the Sub-Advisor. Investments in the securities of other investment companies may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. By investing in another investment company, the Funds become a shareholder of that investment company. As a result, the Funds’ shareholders indirectly will bear the Funds’ proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by shareholders of the other investment company, in addition to the fees and expenses the Funds’ shareholders directly bear in connection with the Funds’ own operations. These other fees and expenses are reflected as Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and are included in the Fees and Expenses Table for the Funds in their Prospectus, if applicable. Investments in other investment companies may involve the payment of substantial premiums above the value of such issuer’s portfolio securities.

Publicly Traded Partnerships/Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”)

The Funds may invest in publicly traded partnerships such as MLPs. MLPs issue units that are registered with the SEC and are freely tradable on a securities exchange or in the OTC market. An MLP may have one or more general partners, who conduct the business, and one or more limited partners, who contribute capital. The general partner or partners are jointly and severally responsible for the liabilities of the MLP. (An MLP also may be an entity similar to a limited partnership, such as an LLC, which has one or more managers or managing members and

 

 

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non-managing members (who are like limited partners)). The Funds invest in an MLP as a limited partner and normally would not be liable for the debts of an MLP beyond the amount a Fund has invested therein, but it would not be shielded to the same extent that a shareholder of a corporation would be. In certain instances, creditors of an MLP would have the right to seek a return of capital that had been distributed to a limited partner. The right of an MLP’s creditors would continue even after a Fund had sold its investment in the partnership. MLPs typically invest in real estate and oil and gas equipment leasing assets, but they also finance entertainment, research and development, and other projects.

5.  Principal Risks

Investing in the Funds may involve certain risks including, but not limited to, those described below.

Equity Investments Risk

Equity securities are subject to investment risk and market risk. The Funds’ investments in equity securities may include common stocks, preferred stocks, securities convertible into or exchangeable for common stocks, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), depositary receipts, and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges. Such investments may expose the Funds to additional risk. The value of a company’s common stock may fall as a result of factors affecting the company, companies in the same industry or sector, or the financial markets overall. Common stock generally is subordinate to preferred stock upon the liquidation or bankruptcy of the issuing company. Preferred stocks and convertible securities are sensitive to movements in interest rates. Preferred stocks may be less liquid than common stocks and, unlike common stocks, participation in the growth of an issuer may be limited. Distributions on preferred stocks generally are payable at the discretion of an issuer and after required payments to bond holders. Convertible securities are subject to the risk that the credit standing of the issuer may have an effect on the convertible securities’ investment value. Investments in REITs are subject to the risks associated with investing in the real estate industry such as adverse developments affecting the real estate industry and real property values. Depositary receipts and U.S. dollar-denominated foreign stocks traded on U.S. exchanges are subject to certain of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations and political and financial instability in the home country of a particular depositary receipt or foreign stock.

Foreign Investing Risk

Non-U.S. investments carry potential risks not associated with U.S. investments. Such risks include, but are not limited to: (1) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (2) political and financial instability, (3) less liquidity, (4) lack of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, (5) increased price volatility, (6) less government regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers and listed companies, and (7) delays in transaction settlement in some foreign markets.

Investment Risk

An investment in the Funds is not a deposit with a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. When you sell your shares of the Funds, they could be worth less than what you paid for them. Therefore, you may lose money by investing in the Funds.

Market Risk

The Funds are subject to the risk that the securities markets will move down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, based on overall economic conditions and other factors, which may negatively affect a Fund’s performance. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed-income securities, although under certain market conditions fixed-income securities may have comparable or greater price volatility. During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple assets may decline in value simultaneously. In some cases, traditional

 

 

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market participants have been less willing to make a market in some types of debt instruments, which has affected the liquidity of those instruments. During times of market turmoil, investors tend to look to the safety of securities issued or backed by the U.S. Treasury, causing the prices of these securities to rise and the yields to decline. Reduced liquidity in fixed-income and credit markets may negatively affect many issuers worldwide. Prices in many financial markets have increased significantly over the last decade, but there have also been periods of adverse market and financial developments and cyclical change during that timeframe, which have resulted in unusually high levels of volatility in domestic and foreign financial markets that has caused losses for investors and may occur again in the future, particularly if markets enter a period of uncertainty or economic weakness. The value of a security may decline due to adverse issuer-specific conditions, general market conditions unrelated to a particular issuer, or factors that affect a particular industry or industries. Changes in the financial condition of a single issuer or market segment also can impact the market as a whole.

Geopolitical and other events, including war, terrorism, economic uncertainty, trade disputes, pandemics, public health crises, natural disasters and related events have led, and in the future may continue to lead, to instability in world economies and markets generally and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and fixed-income markets, which may disrupt economies and markets and adversely affect the value of your investment. Changes in value may be temporary or may last for extended periods.

Policy changes by the U.S. government and/or Federal Reserve and political events within the U.S. and abroad, including the U.S. presidential election, the U.S. government’s inability at times to agree on a long-term budget and deficit reduction plan, the threat of a federal government shutdown and threats not to increase the federal government’s debt limit, may affect investor and consumer confidence and may adversely impact financial markets and the broader economy, perhaps suddenly and to a significant degree.

Markets and market participants are increasingly reliant upon both publicly available and proprietary information data systems. Data imprecision, software or other technology malfunctions, programming inaccuracies, unauthorized use or access, and similar circumstances may impair the performance of these systems and may have an adverse impact upon a single issuer, a group of issuers, or the market at large. The financial markets generally move in cycles, with periods of rising prices followed by periods of declining prices. The value of your investment may reflect these fluctuations.

Other Investment Companies Risk

The Funds may invest in shares of other registered investment companies, including money market funds and ETFs. To the extent that the Funds invest in shares of other registered investment companies, the Funds will indirectly bear the fees and expenses, including for example, advisory and administrative fees, charged by those investment companies in addition to the Funds’ direct fees and expenses and will be subject to the risks associated with investments in those companies. For example, the Funds’ investments in money market funds are subject to interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk. The Funds must rely on the investment company in which it invests to achieve its investment objective. If the investment company fails to achieve its investment objective, the value of the Funds’ investment may decline, adversely affecting the Funds’ performance. ETFs are subject to the following risks that do not apply to conventional funds: (1) the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a discount or premium to its NAV; (2) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained; or (3) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are delisted from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. An ETF that tracks an index may not precisely replicate the returns of its benchmark index. To the extent the Funds invest in other investment companies that invest in equity securities, fixed-income securities and/or foreign securities, or that track an index, the Funds are subject to the risks associated with the underlying investments held by the investment company or the index fluctuations to which the investment company is subject. ETFs have expenses associated with their operation, typically including advisory fees.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Recent Market Events Risk

Both U.S. and international markets have experienced significant volatility in recent months and years. As a result of such volatility, investment returns may fluctuate significantly. Moreover, the risks discussed herein associated with an investment in the Fund may be increased. An outbreak of infectious respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was first detected in late 2019 and has subsequently spread globally. The transmission of various variants of COVID-19, and efforts to contain their spread, have resulted, and may continue to result, in significant disruptions to business operations, travel restrictions and closed borders, and lower consumer demand, as well as general concern and uncertainty that has negatively affected the global economy. Any resurgence of COVID-19 or a variant could negatively impact the Funds and adversely impact the economies of many nations, individual companies and the global securities and commodities markets, including their liquidity, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time.

Although interest rates were unusually low in recent years in the U.S. and abroad, recently, the Federal Reserve began to raise interest rates as part of its efforts to address rising inflation. It is difficult to accurately predict the pace at which the Federal Reserve will continue to increase interest rates, or the timing, frequency or magnitude of any such increases. Additionally, various economic and political factors could cause the Federal Reserve to change its approach in the future and the Federal Reserve’s actions may result in an economic slowdown. Unexpected increases in interest rates could lead to market volatility or reduce liquidity in certain sectors of the market.

Slowing global economic growth; risks associated with a trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union; the risks associated with ongoing trade negotiations with China; the possibility of changes to some international trade agreements; tensions, war, or open conflict between nations, such as between Russia and Ukraine or in eastern Asia; political or economic dysfunction within some nations, including major producers of oil; economic stimulus by the Japanese central bank; and dramatic changes in commodity and currency prices could affect the economies of many nations, including the United States, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine beginning in February 2022, the responses and sanctions by the United States and other countries, and the potential for wider conflict have had, and could continue to have, severe adverse effects on regional and global economies and could further increase volatility and uncertainty in the financial markets and the prices of various commodities.

Economists and others have expressed increasing concern about the potential effects of global climate change on property and security values. Certain issuers, industries and regions may be adversely affected by the impacts of climate change, including on the demand for and the development of goods and services and related production costs, and the impacts of legislation, regulation and international accords related to climate change, as well as any indirect consequences of regulation or business trends driven by climate change.

Sector Risk

Sector risk is the risk associated with a Fund holding a significant amount of investments in similar businesses, which would be similarly affected by particular economic or market events, which may, in certain circumstances, cause the value of the equity and debt securities of companies in a particular sector of the market to change. To the extent a Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks to a Fund associated with that sector increase.

To the extent a Fund invests significantly in the information technology sector, the value of the Fund’s shares may be particularly vulnerable to factors affecting that sector, such as a greater degree of market risk and sharp price fluctuations than other types of securities. These securities may fall in and out of favor with investors rapidly, which may cause sudden selling and dramatically lower market prices. The value of a Fund’s shares could experience significantly greater volatility than investment companies investing more broadly.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

Securities Lending Risk

A Fund may lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and financial institutions in order to obtain additional income. Borrowers of a Fund’s securities provide collateral either in the form of cash, which a Fund reinvests in securities or in the form of non-cash collateral consisting of securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities. A Fund will be responsible for the risks associated with the investment of cash collateral, including any collateral invested in an affiliated money market fund. A Fund may lose money on its investment of cash collateral or may fail to earn sufficient income on its investment to cover its payment to the borrower of a pre-negotiated fee or “rebate” for the use of that cash collateral in connection with the loan. A Fund could also lose money due to a decline in the value of non-cash collateral. In addition, delays may occur in the recovery of securities from borrowers, which could interfere with a Fund’s ability to vote proxies or to settle transactions or could result in increased costs. Moreover, if the borrower becomes subject to insolvency or similar proceedings, a Fund could incur delays in its ability to enforce its rights in its collateral. There also is a risk that a borrower may default on its obligation to return loaned securities at a time when the value of a Fund’s collateral is inadequate. Although a Fund’s securities lending agent may indemnify a Fund against that risk, it is also possible that the securities lending agent will be unable to satisfy its indemnification obligations. In any case in which the loaned securities are not returned to a Fund before an ex-dividend date, whether or not due to a default by the borrower, the payment in lieu of the dividend that a Fund receives from the securities’ borrower would not be treated as a dividend for federal income tax purposes and thus would not qualify for treatment as “qualified dividend income.”

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The Funds are parties to enforceable master netting agreements between brokers and counterparties which provide for the right to offset under certain circumstances. The Funds employ multiple money managers and counterparties and have elected not to offset qualifying financial and derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as such all financial and derivative instruments are presented on a gross basis. The impacts of netting arrangements that provide the right to offset are detailed below, if applicable. The net amount represents the net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing agreements such as repurchase agreements can only be netted across transactions governed by the same Master Agreement with the same legal entity. All amounts reported below represent the balance as of the report date, June 30, 2023.

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2023
 
    Overnight and
Continuous
          <30 days           Between
30 & 90 days
          >90 days           Total  

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 1,814,544       $       $       $       $ 1,814,544  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,814,544       $       $       $       $ 1,814,544  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

    $ 1,814,544  
   

 

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
As of June 30, 2023
 
    Overnight and
Continuous
          <30 days           Between
30 & 90 days
          >90 days           Total  

Securities Lending Transactions

 

Common Stocks

  $ 1,318,008       $       $       $       $ 1,318,008  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Borrowings

  $ 1,318,008       $       $       $       $ 1,318,008  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions

 

    $ 1,318,008  
   

 

 

 

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

6.  Federal Income and Excise Taxes

It is the policy of each Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), by complying with all applicable provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each Fund is treated as a single entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.

The Funds do not have any unrecorded tax liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. Each of the tax years in the four year period ended June 30, 2023 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. If applicable, the Funds recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other expenses” on the Statements of Operations.

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on returns of income earned or gains realized or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), as applicable, as the income is earned or capital gains are recorded.

Dividends are categorized in accordance with income tax regulations which may treat certain transactions differently than U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

As of June 30, 2023, the tax cost for each Fund and their respective gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) were as follows:

 

Fund

  Tax Cost           Unrealized
Appreciation
          Unrealized
(Depreciation)
          Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  $   469,724,270       $   167,905,633       $   (49,084,560     $   118,821,073  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

    206,726,572         108,174,975         (11,616,508       96,558,467  

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (“RIC MOD”), net capital losses recognized by the Funds in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 are carried forward indefinitely and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term losses.

As of December 31, 2022, the Funds had the following capital loss carryforwards:

 

Fund

  Short-Term Capital
Loss Carryforwards
          Long-Term Capital
Loss Carryforwards
 
Stephens Mid-Cap Growth   $ 9,434,237       $   –  
Stephens Small Cap Growth              

7.  Investment Transactions

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of investments, other than short-term obligations, for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund

  Purchases (non-U.S.
Government
Securities)
          Sales (non-U.S.
Government
Securities)
 
Stephens Mid-Cap Growth   $ 50,130,436       $ 40,070,069  
Stephens Small Cap Growth     23,506,210         26,927,946  

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

A summary of the Funds’ transactions in the USG Select Fund for the period ended June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

Fund

  Type of
Transaction
        December 31,
2022
Shares/Fair
Value
          Purchases           Sales           June 30,
2023
Shares/Fair
Value
 
Stephens Mid-Cap Growth   Direct     $ 1,922,702       $ 54,062,449       $ 36,941,604       $ 19,043,547  
Stephens Mid-Cap Growth   Securities Lending               7,613,499         5,798,955         1,814,544  
Stephens Small Cap Growth   Direct               26,367,620         23,815,620         2,552,000  
Stephens Small Cap Growth   Securities Lending       115,126         7,063,205         5,860,323         1,318,008  

8.  Securities Lending

The Funds may lend their securities to qualified financial institutions, such as certain broker-dealers, to earn additional income. The borrowers are required to secure their loans continuously with collateral in an amount at least equal to the fair value of the securities loaned, initially in an amount at least equal to 102% of the fair value of domestic securities loaned and 105% of the fair value of international securities loaned. Collateral is monitored and marked-to-market daily. Daily mark-to-market amounts are required to be paid to the borrower or received from the borrower by the end of the following business day. This one day settlement for mark-to-market amounts may result in the collateral being temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan or temporarily more than the required minimum collateral.

To the extent that a loan is collateralized by cash, such cash collateral shall be invested by the securities lending agent (the “Agent”) in money market mutual funds and other short-term investments, provided the investments meet certain quality and diversification requirements. Securities purchased with cash collateral proceeds are listed in the Funds’ Schedule of Investments and the collateral is shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a payable.

Securities lending income is generated from the demand premium (if any) paid by the borrower to borrow a specific security and from the return on investment of cash collateral, reduced by negotiated rebate fees paid to the borrower and transaction costs. To the extent that a loan is secured by non-cash collateral, securities lending income is generated as a demand premium reduced by transaction costs. The Funds, the Agent, and the Manager retained 80%, 10%, and 10%, respectively, of the income generated from securities lending.

While securities are on loan, the Funds continue to receive certain income associated with that security and any gain or loss in the market price that may occur during the term of the loan. In the case of domestic equities, the value of any dividend is received in the form of a substitute payment approximately equal to the dividend. In the case of foreign securities, a negotiated amount is received that is less than the actual dividend, but higher than the dividend amount minus the foreign tax that the Funds would be subject to on the dividend.

Securities lending transactions pose certain risks to the Funds, including that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral required to be returned to the borrower, that non-cash collateral may be subject to legal constraints in the event of a borrower bankruptcy, and that the cash collateral investments could become illiquid and unable to be used to return collateral to the borrower. The Funds could also experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Funds bear the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower and any action which impairs its ability to liquidate non-cash collateral to satisfy a borrower default.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

As of June 30, 2023, the value of outstanding securities on loan and the value of collateral were as follows:

 

Fund

  Fair Value of
Securities on Loan
          Cash Collateral
Received
          Non-Cash Collateral
Received
          Total Collateral
Received
 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth

  $ 17,035,767       $ 1,814,544       $ 15,554,718       $ 17,369,262  

Stephens Small Cap Growth

    24,194,516         1,318,008         23,252,014         24,570,022  

Cash collateral is listed on the Funds’ Schedules of Investments and is shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Income earned on these investments is included in “Income derived from securities lending” on the Statements of Operations.

Non-cash collateral received by the Funds may not be sold or re-pledged except to satisfy a borrower default. Therefore, non-cash collateral is not included on the Funds’ Schedules of Investments or Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

9.  Borrowing Arrangements

Effective November 11, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), the Funds, along with certain other funds managed by the Manager (“Participating Funds”), renewed a committed revolving line of credit (the “Committed Line”) agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (the “Bank”) to be used to facilitate portfolio liquidity. The maximum borrowing amount under the Committed Line is $100 million with interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) Overnight Bank Funding Rate (“OBFR”) daily fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.25% plus the sum of 0.10% or (b) the Federal Funds daily fluctuating rate per annum on amounts borrowed. Each of the Participating Funds paid a proportional amount of a quarterly commitment fee at a rate of 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the Committed Line amount. The Committed Line expires November 9, 2023, unless extended by the Bank or terminated by the Participating Funds in accordance with the agreement.

On the Effective Date, the Funds, along with certain other Participating Funds managed by the Manager, also renewed an uncommitted discretionary demand revolving line of credit (the “Uncommitted Line”) agreement with the Bank to be used to facilitate portfolio liquidity. The maximum borrowing amount under the Uncommitted Line is $100 million with interest at a rate equal to the higher of (a) OBFR daily fluctuating rate per annum equal to 1.25% plus the sum of 0.10% or (b) the Federal Funds daily fluctuating rate per annum on amounts borrowed on each outstanding loan. Each of the Participating Funds paid a proportional amount of a closing fee of $35,000 on the Effective Date. The Uncommitted Line expires November 9, 2023, unless extended by the Bank or terminated by the Participating Funds in accordance with the agreement.

The Participating Funds paid administration, legal and arrangement fees, which are recognized as a component of “Loan expense” on the Statements of Operations, along with commitment fees, that have been allocated among the Participating Funds based on average daily net assets.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Funds did not utilize these facilities.

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

10.  Capital Share Transactions

The tables below summarize the activity in capital shares for each Class of the Funds:

 

    R5 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     2,523,364       $ 77,621,715         4,125,826       $ 128,652,014  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         188,117         5,224,009  
Shares redeemed     (1,522,961       (45,984,612       (5,877,892       (181,185,845
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     1,000,403       $ 31,637,103         (1,563,949     $ (47,309,822
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Y Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     84,593       $ 2,544,423         332,347       $ 10,223,569  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         37,180         1,021,700  
Shares redeemed     (157,812       (4,680,064       (1,059,129       (31,081,023
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (73,219     $ (2,135,641       (689,602     $ (19,835,754
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Investor Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     67,530       $ 1,659,405         823,383       $ 23,516,757  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         33,808         755,621  
Shares redeemed     (157,268       (3,822,231       (269,590       (6,644,261
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (89,738     $ (2,162,826       587,601       $ 17,628,117  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    A Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     6,211       $ 150,737         25,236       $ 652,708  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         7,852         174,385  
Shares redeemed     (10,580       (258,605       (28,011       (687,676
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (4,369     $ (107,868       5,077       $ 139,417  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    C Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     16,362       $ 354,559         5,720       $ 136,710  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         3,280         65,264  
Shares redeemed     (11,434       (249,810       (24,021       (532,968
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     4,928       $ 104,749         (15,021     $ (330,994
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    R6 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     84,980       $ 2,593,066         156,661       $ 4,815,655  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         23,162         643,910  
Shares redeemed     (75,824       (2,311,749       (708,348       (24,897,692
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     9,156       $ 281,317         (528,525     $ (19,438,127
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

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American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

    R5 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     2,088,417       $ 25,555,431         5,112,600       $ 71,644,952  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         1,544,473         17,884,996  
Shares redeemed     (1,860,204       (23,000,731       (7,567,868       (108,989,475
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     228,213       $ 2,554,700         (910,795     $ (19,459,527
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Y Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     318,993       $ 3,871,348         754,483       $ 10,644,161  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         259,333         2,951,213  
Shares redeemed     (379,662       (4,657,903       (1,869,472       (25,583,597
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (60,669     $ (786,555       (855,656     $ (11,988,223
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    Investor Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     55,435       $ 566,891         267,157       $ 3,370,266  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         208,344         1,989,689  
Shares redeemed     (167,240       (1,696,695       (4,015,901       (51,581,642
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (decrease) in shares outstanding     (111,805     $ (1,129,804       (3,540,400     $ (46,221,687
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    A Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     115,688       $ 1,160,751         1,862,157       $ 25,230,152  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         318,432         2,970,968  
Shares redeemed     (129,154       (1,265,881       (292,123       (3,421,246
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (13,466     $ (105,130       1,888,466       $ 24,779,874  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    C Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     36,905       $ 306,612         1,619       $ 23,038  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         6,267         44,139  
Shares redeemed     (11,010       (84,979       (17,138       (169,758
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     25,895       $ 221,633         (9,252     $ (102,581
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 
    R6 Class  
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
          Year Ended
December 31, 2022
 
    (unaudited)          

 

 

Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Shares

         

Amount

         

Shares

         

Amount

 
Shares sold     299,779       $ 3,662,692         2,237,082       $ 34,722,908  
Reinvestment of dividends     -         -         379,038         4,396,833  
Shares redeemed     (280,502       (3,483,295       (505,617       (6,813,773
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Net (increase) in shares outstanding     19,277       $ 179,397         2,110,503       $ 32,305,968  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
 

 

 

39


American Beacon FundsSM

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

11.   Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events for possible recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through the date the financial statements are issued. Management has determined that there are no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements through this date.

 

 

40


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R5 ClassA  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

          Year Ended December 31,  
  2023     2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 27.94       $ 39.90       $ 37.67       $ 27.17       $ 21.23       $ 22.45  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.04 )B C        (0.13       (0.14       (0.07       (0.12 )C        (0.12 )C 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.61         (11.06       4.80         11.02         6.87         0.57  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.57         (11.19       4.66         10.95         6.75         0.45  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 32.51       $ 27.94       $ 39.90       $ 37.67       $ 27.17       $ 21.23  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnD

    16.36 %E        (28.04 )%        12.46       40.30       31.79       2.20
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 480,125,678       $ 384,632,608       $ 611,720,453       $ 476,150,642       $ 278,175,115       $ 74,603,963  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.89 %F        0.90       0.90       0.91       0.96       1.04

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.89 %F        0.89       0.89       0.89     G        0.89       0.94 %H 

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.28 )%B F        (0.24 )%        (0.54 )%        (0.52 )%        (0.52 )%        (0.60 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.28 )%B F        (0.23 )%        (0.53 )%        (0.50 )%        (0.45 )%        (0.50 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %E        20       28       22       15       38

 

A 

Prior to February 28, 2020, the R5 Class was known as Institutional Class.

B 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Pioneer Natural Resources Co. amounting to $0.0100.

C 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

D 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

E 

Not annualized.

F 

Annualized.

G 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

H 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on July 1, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

41


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Y Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

          Year Ended December 31,  
  2023     2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 27.64       $ 39.51       $ 37.34       $ 26.95       $ 21.09       $ 22.34  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.09 )A        (0.34       (0.20       (0.04       (0.14 )B        (0.15 )B 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.60         (10.76       4.80         10.88         6.81         0.57  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.51         (11.10       4.60         10.84         6.67         0.42  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 32.15       $ 27.64       $ 39.51       $ 37.34       $ 26.95       $ 21.09  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    16.32 %D        (28.09 )%        12.41       40.22       31.62       2.08
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 42,998,748       $ 38,984,552       $ 82,970,930       $ 69,132,838       $ 30,544,300       $ 10,252,661  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.99 %E        0.98       0.97       1.00       1.01       1.08

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.95 %E        0.95       0.95       0.96 %F        0.99       1.03 %G 

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.38 )%A E        (0.32 )%        (0.64 )%        (0.61 )%        (0.57 )%        (0.64 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.34 )%A E        (0.29 )%        (0.62 )%        (0.57 )%        (0.55 )%        (0.59 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %D        20       28       22       15       38

 

A 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Pioneer Natural Resources Co. amounting to $0.0100.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

G 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on July 1, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

42


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Investor Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

          Year Ended December 31,  
  2023     2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 22.48       $ 32.42       $ 31.09       $ 22.56       $ 17.80       $ 19.15  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.22 )A        (0.13 )B        (0.41       (0.61       (0.55       (0.12

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    3.86         (9.04       4.17         9.59         6.12         0.44  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    3.64         (9.17       3.76         8.98         5.57         0.32  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 26.12       $ 22.48       $ 32.42       $ 31.09       $ 22.56       $ 17.80  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    16.19 %D        (28.28 )%        12.20       39.80       31.28       1.91
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 26,668,770       $ 24,969,273       $ 16,964,278       $ 17,203,402       $ 14,802,058       $ 14,330,547  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.23 %E        1.23       1.14       1.23       1.28       1.28

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.20 %E        1.23       1.14       1.23 %F        1.25       1.25 %G 

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.62 )%A E        (0.54 )%        (0.79 )%        (0.85 )%        (0.84 )%        (0.86 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.59 )%A E        (0.54 )%        (0.79 )%        (0.85 )%        (0.81 )%        (0.83 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %D        20       28       22       15       38

 

A 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Pioneer Natural Recourses Co. amounting to $0.0084.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

G 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on July 1, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

43


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    A Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

          Year Ended December 31,  
  2023     2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 22.34       $ 32.22       $ 30.92       $ 22.43       $ 17.71       $ 19.08  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.16 )A        (0.04       (0.80       (0.49       (1.94       (0.24

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    3.77         (9.07       4.53         9.43         7.47         0.54  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    3.61         (9.11       3.73         8.94         5.53         0.30  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 25.95       $ 22.34       $ 32.22       $ 30.92       $ 22.43       $ 17.71  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnB

    16.16 %C        (28.27 )%        12.17       39.85       31.22       1.81
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 5,979,090       $ 5,243,837       $ 7,400,729       $ 8,166,847       $ 6,467,469       $ 12,293,695  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.31 %D        1.22       1.14       1.24       1.27       1.33

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.21 %D        1.22       1.13       1.23 %E        1.29       1.31 %F 

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.70 )%A D        (0.55 )%        (0.75 )%        (0.86 )%        (0.84 )%        (0.91 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.60 )%A D        (0.55 )%        (0.74 )%        (0.85 )%        (0.86 )%        (0.89 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %C        20       28       22       15       38

 

A 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Pioneer Natural Resources Co. amounting to $0.0080.

B 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

C 

Not annualized.

D 

Annualized.

E 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on July 1, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

44


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    C Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 20.01       $ 29.19       $ 28.44       $ 20.81       $ 16.59       $ 18.11  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.14 )A B        (0.83       (0.63       (0.94       (0.25       (0.33 )B 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    3.29         (7.58       3.81         9.02         5.28         0.48  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    3.15         (8.41       3.18         8.08         5.03         0.15  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81       (1.67
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 23.16       $ 20.01       $ 29.19       $ 28.44       $ 20.81       $ 16.59  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    15.74 %D        (28.80 )%        11.29       38.82       30.31       1.07
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 2,129,334       $ 1,740,775       $ 2,977,572       $ 3,107,948       $ 3,193,238       $ 2,414,400  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.98 %E        1.97       1.98       1.96       2.00       2.07

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.94 %E        1.94       1.94       1.94 %F        2.01       2.06 %G  

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (1.37 )%A E        (1.31 )%        (1.65 )%        (1.57 )%        (1.56 )%        (1.64 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (1.33 )%A E        (1.28 )%        (1.61 )%        (1.55 )%        (1.57 )%        (1.63 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %D        20       28       22       15       38

 

A 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Pioneer Natural Resources Co. amounting to $0.0066.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

G 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to the change in the contractual expense caps on July 1, 2018.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

45


American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R6 Class  
   

Six Months
Ended

June 30,

          Year Ended December 31,           December 31,
2018A to
December 31,
 
    2023     2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 27.97       $ 39.94       $ 37.70       $ 27.18       $ 21.23       $ 21.23  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income from investment operations:

                     

Net investment income (loss)

    (0.04 )B        (0.23       (0.14       (0.06       (0.05        

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    4.62         (10.97       4.81         11.03         6.81          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    4.58         (11.20       4.67         10.97         6.76          
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81        
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (0.77       (2.43       (0.45       (0.81        
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 32.55       $ 27.97       $ 39.94       $ 37.70       $ 27.18       $ 21.23  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnC

    16.37 %D        (28.04 )%        12.47       40.36       31.84       0.00
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 28,482,542       $ 24,219,148       $ 55,701,734       $ 37,373,802       $ 17,073,112       $ 100,000  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.89 %E        0.89       0.88       0.90       0.92       0.00

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.89 %E        0.89       0.87       0.84 %F        0.84       0.00

Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.27 )%B E        (0.26 )%        (0.50 )%        (0.49 )%        (0.50 )%        0.00

Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.27 )%B E        (0.26 )%        (0.49 )%        (0.43 )%        (0.42 )%        0.00

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %D        20       28       22       15       38 %D 

 

A 

Class launched on December 31, 2018 and commenced operations on January 2, 2019.

B 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Pioneer Natural Resources Co. amounting to $0.0101.

C 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

D 

Not annualized.

E 

Annualized.

F 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

46


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R5 ClassA  
   

Six Months
Ended

June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
    2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.64       $ 18.31       $ 19.27       $ 15.40       $ 13.83       $ 19.01  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.01       (0.17 )B        (0.17 )C        (0.31 )D        (0.26       (0.33 )E 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    1.36         (5.06       2.89         6.11         3.44         0.80  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    1.35         (5.23       2.72         5.80         3.18         0.47  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.99       $ 11.64       $ 18.31       $ 19.27       $ 15.40       $ 13.83  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnF

    11.60 %G        (28.50 )%        14.34       37.56       22.92       3.26
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 190,253,772       $ 167,776,189       $ 280,613,603       $ 261,976,294       $ 244,394,530       $ 246,845,478  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.09 %H        1.08       1.04       1.05       1.08       1.09

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.99 %H        0.99       0.99       0.99 %I        1.08 %J        1.09

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.60 )%H        (0.70 )%B        (0.86 )%        (0.82 )%        (0.83 )%        (0.76 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.50 )%H        (0.61 )%B        (0.81 )%        (0.76 )%        (0.83 )%        (0.76 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %G        27       28       18       20       16

 

A 

Prior to February 28, 2020, the R5 Class was known as Institutional Class.

B 

Net investment income includes significant dividend payments from Viper Energy Partners LP and Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0132.

C 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

D 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0083.

E 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.36).

F 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

G 

Not annualized.

H 

Annualized.

I 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

J 

Expense ratios may exceed the expense cap in effect at the time as a result of the change in the contractual expense caps on August 23, 2019.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

47


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Y Class  
   

Six Months
Ended

June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.44       $ 18.04       $ 19.05       $ 15.24       $ 13.72       $ 18.91  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.12       (0.96 )A        (0.13       (0.56 )B        (0.14 )C        (0.49 )D 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    1.45         (4.20       2.80         6.30         3.27         0.95  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    1.33         (5.16       2.67         5.74         3.13         0.46  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 12.77       $ 11.44       $ 18.04       $ 19.05       $ 15.24       $ 13.72  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnE

    11.63 %F        (28.54 )%        14.23       37.56       22.74       3.25
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 27,819,494       $ 25,622,348       $ 55,841,696       $ 58,341,053       $ 59,481,096       $ 46,998,050  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.14 %G        1.13       1.10       1.12       1.14       1.15

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.05 %G        1.05       1.05       1.06 %H        1.14 %I        1.15

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.66 )%G        (0.75 )%A        (0.88 )%        (0.89 )%        (0.89 )%        (0.83 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.57 )%G        (0.67 )%A        (0.83 )%        (0.83 )%        (0.89 )%        (0.83 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %F        27       28       18       20       16

 

A 

Net investment income includes significant dividend payments from Viper Energy Partners LP and Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0152.

B 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0081.

C 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

D 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.52).

E 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

F 

Not annualized.

G 

Annualized.

H 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

I 

Expense ratios may exceed the expense cap in effect at the time as a result of the change in the contractual expense caps on August 23, 2019.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

48


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    Investor Class  
   

Six Months
Ended

June 30,

2023

          Year Ended December 31,  
          2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.60       $ 15.51       $ 16.88       $ 13.70       $ 12.49       $ 17.77  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.49       (4.03 )A        (0.04       (0.14 )B        (0.17 )C        (0.21 )C D 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    1.59         (0.44       2.35         5.25         2.99         0.58  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    1.10         (4.47       2.31         5.11         2.82         0.37  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.70       $ 9.60       $ 15.51       $ 16.88       $ 13.70       $ 12.49  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnE

    11.46 %F        (28.74 )%        13.93       37.18       22.49       2.93
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 15,239,130       $ 14,745,379       $ 78,747,464       $ 78,610,201       $ 63,799,443       $ 52,359,859  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.37 %G        1.35       1.35       1.39       1.38       1.38

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.29 %G        1.30       1.30       1.31 %H        1.38 %I        1.38

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.89 )%G        (1.00 )%A        (1.13 )%        (1.15 )%        (1.13 )%        (1.05 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.81 )%G        (0.95 )%A        (1.08 )%        (1.07 )%        (1.13 )%        (1.05 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %F        27       28       18       20       16

 

A 

Net investment income includes significant dividend payments from Viper Energy Partners LP and Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0146.

B 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0074.

C 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

D 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.24).

E 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

F 

Not annualized.

G 

Annualized.

H 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

I 

Expense ratios may exceed the expense cap in effect at the time as a result of the change in the contractual expense caps on August 23, 2019.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

49


American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    A Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)    

 

 

                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 9.38       $ 15.20       $ 16.60       $ 13.49       $ 12.32       $ 17.59  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.04       (0.10 )A B        (0.19 )B        (0.15 )B C        (0.39       (0.22 )B D 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    1.12         (4.28       2.47         5.19         3.17         0.60  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    1.08         (4.38       2.28         5.04         2.78         0.38  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 10.46       $ 9.38       $ 15.20       $ 16.60       $ 13.49       $ 12.32  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnE

    11.51 %F        (28.74 )%        13.99       37.25       22.48       3.03
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 24,560,751       $ 22,160,000       $ 7,203,359       $ 6,575,393       $ 4,899,301       $ 5,293,719  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.47 %G        1.43       1.38       1.35       1.37       1.38

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.28 %G        1.28       1.28       1.28 %H        1.37 %I        1.38

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.98 )%G        (1.03 )%A        (1.18 )%        (1.11 )%        (1.12 )%        (1.09 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.79 )%G        (0.88 )%A        (1.08 )%        (1.04 )%        (1.12 )%        (1.09 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %F        27       28       18       20       16

 

A 

Net investment income includes significant dividend payments from Viper Energy Partners LP and Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0115.

B 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

C 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0078.

D 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.25).

E 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

F 

Not annualized.

G 

Annualized.

H 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

I 

Expense ratios may exceed the expense cap in effect at the time as a result of the change in the contractual expense caps on August 23, 2019.

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    C Class  
    Six Months
Ended
June 30,
          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019           2018  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 7.58       $ 12.91       $ 14.63       $ 12.15       $ 11.31       $ 16.74  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                     

Net investment (loss)

    (0.06 )A        (1.65 )B        (0.53       (1.69 )C        (1.19       (0.35 )A D 

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    0.90         (2.24       2.49         6.10         3.64         0.57  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    0.84         (3.89       1.96         4.41         2.45         0.22  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                     

Dividends from net investment income

                                             

Distributions from net realized gains

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61       (5.65
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 8.42       $ 7.58       $ 12.91       $ 14.63       $ 12.15       $ 11.31  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnE

    11.08 %F        (32.04 )%        12.91       36.16       21.56       2.19
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                     

Net assets, end of period

  $ 509,259       $ 262,215       $ 566,124       $ 675,112       $ 808,661       $ 1,076,006  

Ratios to average net assets:

                     

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.18 %G        2.17       2.24       2.15       2.17       2.15

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    2.06 %G        2.06       2.06       2.06 %H        2.14 %I        2.15

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (1.70 )%G        (1.79 )%B        (2.04 )%        (1.93 )%        (1.92 )%        (1.84 )% 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (1.58 )%G        (1.68 )%B        (1.86 )%        (1.84 )%        (1.89 )%        (1.84 )% 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %F        27       28       18       20       16

 

A 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

B 

Net investment income includes significant dividend payments from Viper Energy Partners LP and Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0104.

C 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0063.

D 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.38).

E 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

F 

Not annualized.

G 

Annualized.

H 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

I 

Expense ratios may exceed the expense cap in effect at the time as a result of the change in the contractual expense caps on August 23, 2019.

 

See accompanying notes

 

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American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth FundSM

Financial Highlights

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

 

 

    R6 Class  
   

Six Months
Ended
June 30,

          Year Ended December 31,  
    2023           2022           2021           2020           2019A  
 

 

 

 
    (unaudited)                                                  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $ 11.67       $ 18.34       $ 19.30       $ 15.40       $ 16.91  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                 

Net investment (loss)

    (0.03       (0.08 )B C        (0.11       (0.08 )D        (0.01

Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized)

    1.38         (5.15       2.83         5.91         0.11  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    1.35         (5.23       2.72         5.83         0.10  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less distributions:

                 

Dividends from net investment income

                                     

Distributions from net realized gains

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total distributions

            (1.44       (3.68       (1.93       (1.61
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

  $ 13.02       $ 11.67       $ 18.34       $ 19.30       $ 15.40  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total returnE

    11.57%F         (28.45)%         14.30%         37.76%         0.53%F  
 

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Ratios and supplemental data:

                 

Net assets, end of period

  $ 43,019,549       $ 38,307,599       $ 21,521,147       $ 17,036,408       $ 8,132,874  

Ratios to average net assets:

                 

Expenses, before reimbursements and/or recoupments

    1.05 %G        1.04       1.01       1.02       1.41 %G 

Expenses, net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    0.96 %G        0.96       0.96       0.95 %H        0.96 %G I 

Net investment (loss), before expense reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.57 )%G        (0.63 )%B        (0.80 )%        (0.76 )%        (1.18 )%G 

Net investment (loss), net of reimbursements and/or recoupments

    (0.48 )%G        (0.55 )%B        (0.75 )%        (0.69 )%        (0.73 )%G 

Portfolio turnover rate

    8 %F        27       28       18       20 %F 

 

A 

Class launched on April 30, 2019 and commenced operations on May 1, 2019 (Note 1).

B 

Net investment income includes significant dividend payments from Viper Energy Partners LP and Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0141.

C 

Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

D 

Net investment income includes a significant dividend payment from Wingstop, Inc. amounting to $0.0084.

E 

Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions.

F 

Not annualized.

G 

Annualized.

H 

Expense ratios may exceed stated expense caps in Note 2 due to security lending expenses, which are not reimbursable under the agreement with the Manager.

I 

Expense ratios may the expense cap in effect at the time as a result of the change in the contractual expense caps on August 23, 2019.

 

See accompanying notes

 

52


Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Renewal and Approval of Management Agreement and Investment Advisory Agreement

At meetings held on May 16, 2023 and June 6-7, 2023 (collectively, the “Meetings”), the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) considered and then, at its June 7, 2023 meeting, approved the renewal of:

(1) the Management Agreement between American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (“Manager”) and the American Beacon Funds (“Trust”) on behalf of the American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund (“MCG Fund”) and the American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund (“SCG Fund”) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”); and

(2) the Investment Advisory Agreement among the Manager, Stephens Investment Management Group, LLC (the “sub-advisor”), and the Trust, on behalf of the Funds. The Management Agreement and the Investment Advisory Agreement are referred to herein individually as an “Agreement” and collectively as the “Agreements.”

In preparation for its consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, the Board undertook steps to gather and consider information furnished by the Manager, the sub-advisor, Broadridge, Inc. (“Broadridge”) and Morningstar, Inc. (“Morningstar”). The Board, with the assistance of independent legal counsel, requested and received certain relevant information from the Manager and the sub-advisor.

In advance of the Meetings, the Board’s Investment Committee and/or the Manager coordinated the production of information from Broadridge and Morningstar regarding the performance, fees and expenses of the Funds as well as information from the Manager and the sub-advisor. At the Meetings, the Board considered the information provided in connection with the renewal process, as well as information furnished to the Board throughout the year at regular meetings of the Board and its committees. In connection with the Board’s consideration of the Agreements, the Trustees received and evaluated such information as they deemed necessary. This information is described below in the section summarizing the factors the Board considered in connection with its renewal and approval of the Agreements, as well as the section describing additional Board considerations with respect to each Fund.

The Board noted that the Manager provides management and administrative services to the Funds pursuant to the Management Agreement. The Board considered that many mutual funds have separate contracts governing each type of service and observed that, with respect to such mutual funds, the actual management fee rates provided by Broadridge for peer group funds reflect the combined advisory and administrative fees, reduced by any fee waivers and/or reimbursements.

The Manager or the sub-advisor may not have been able to, or opted not to, provide information in response to certain information requests, in which case the Board conducted its evaluation of the firm based on information that was provided. In such cases, the Board determined that the omission of any such information was not material to its considerations.

Provided below is an overview of certain factors the Board considered in connection with its decision to approve the renewal of the Agreements. The Board did not identify any particular information that was most relevant to its consideration of whether to approve the renewal of each Agreement, and each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors. Legal counsel to the independent Trustees provided the Board with a memorandum regarding its responsibilities pertaining to the renewal of investment advisory contracts, such as the Agreements, and related regulatory guidelines. Based on its evaluation, the Board unanimously concluded that the terms of each Agreement were reasonable and fair and that the approval of the renewal of each Agreement was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.

 

 

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Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

Considerations With Respect to the Renewal of the Management Agreement and the Investment Advisory Agreement

In determining whether to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board considered each Fund’s investment management and sub-advisory relationships separately. In each instance, the Board considered, among other things, the following factors: (1) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided; (2) the investment performance of the Funds and the sub-advisor for the Funds; (3) the profits, if any, earned by the Manager in rendering services to the Funds; (4) comparisons of services and fee rates with contracts entered into by the Manager or the sub-advisor or their affiliates with other clients (such as pension funds and other institutional clients); (5) the extent to which economies of scale, if any, have been taken into account in setting each fee rate schedule; (6) whether fee rate levels reflect economies of scale, if any, for the benefit of Fund investors; and (7) any other benefits derived or anticipated to be derived by the Manager or the sub-advisor from its relationship with a Fund.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. With respect to the renewal of the Management Agreement, the Board considered, among other factors: each Fund’s long-term performance; the length of service of key investment personnel at the Manager; the cost structure of the Funds; the financial condition of the Manager, including its parent company; the Manager’s culture of compliance and support that reduce risks to the Funds; the Manager’s quality of services; the Manager’s active role in monitoring and, as appropriate, recommending additional or replacement sub-advisors; and the Manager’s representations regarding its efforts to retain key employees and maintain staffing levels.

With respect to the renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other factors: the representations made by the sub-advisor regarding the sub-advisor’s level of staffing; the sub-advisor’s assets under management; the financial stability of the sub-advisor; and its compliance program. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the management and advisory services provided by the Manager and the sub-advisor were appropriate for the Funds.

Investment Performance. The Board evaluated the comparative information provided by Broadridge and the Manager regarding the performance of each Fund relative to its Broadridge Performance Universe, Morningstar Category, and/or benchmark index(es), as well as the Fund’s Morningstar rating. The Board considered the information provided by Broadridge regarding its independent methodology for selecting each Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe. In addition, the Board considered the performance reports and discussions with management at meetings of the Board and its committees throughout the year. The Board also evaluated the comparative information provided by the sub-advisor regarding the performance of each Fund relative to each Fund’s benchmark index and a composite of other comparable investment accounts managed by the sub-advisor. In addition, the Board considered the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor. A discussion regarding the Board’s considerations with respect to each Fund’s performance appears below under “Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund.”

Costs of the Services Provided to the Funds and the Profits Realized by the Manager from its Relationship with the Funds. In analyzing the costs of services and profitability of the Manager, the Board considered the revenues earned and the expenses incurred by the Manager, before and after the payment of distribution-related expenses by the Manager. The profits or losses were noted at both an aggregate level for all funds within the group of mutual funds sponsored by the Manager (the “Fund Complex”) and at an individual level, with the Manager earning a profit before and after the payment of distribution-related expenses by the Manager for each Fund. The Board also considered comparative information provided by the Manager regarding the Manager’s overall profitability with respect to the Fund Complex relative to the overall profitability of other firms in the mutual fund industry, as disclosed in publicly available sources. Although the Board noted that, in certain cases, the fee rates paid by other clients of the Manager are lower than the fee rates paid by the Funds, the Manager represented that the difference is attributable to, among other factors, the fact that the Manager does not perform administrative services for non-investment company clients and reflects the greater level of responsibility and regulatory requirements associated with managing the Funds. The Board also noted that, for each Fund and its share classes, the Manager is waiving a portion of its fees and/or reimbursing certain expenses.

 

 

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The Board further considered that, with respect to each Fund, the Management Agreement provides for the Manager to receive a management fee comprised of an annualized fee that is retained by the Manager. In addition, the Board considered that the Manager receives fees for administering and overseeing the securities lending program on behalf of the Funds. The Board also noted that certain share classes of the Funds maintain higher expense ratios in order to compensate third-party financial intermediaries.

In analyzing the fee rates charged by the sub-advisor in connection with its investment advisory services to a Fund, the Board considered representations made by the sub-advisor that each Fund’s sub-advisory fee rate schedule generally was favorable compared to other comparable client accounts. The Board did not request profitability data from the sub-advisor because the Board did not view this data as imperative to its deliberations given the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between the Manager and the sub-advisor with respect to the negotiation of sub-advisory fee rates. In addition, the Board noted that the sub-advisor may not account for its profits on an account-by-account basis and that different firms likely employ different methodologies in connection with these calculations.

Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the profitability levels of the Manager were reasonable in light of the services performed by the Manager. A discussion regarding the Board’s considerations with respect to each Fund’s fee rates is set forth below under “Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund.”

Economies of Scale. In considering the reasonableness of the management and investment advisory fees rates, the Board considered whether economies of scale will be realized as each Fund grows and whether fee rate levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund shareholders. In this regard, the Board considered that, with respect to the SCG Fund, the Manager has negotiated a breakpoint for the sub-advisory fee rate. The Board also considered that the current assets of the SCG Fund did exceed the threshold necessary to reach the sub-advisory fee rate breakpoint.

In addition, the Board noted the Manager’s representation that the Management Agreement contains fee schedule breakpoints at higher asset levels with respect to each Fund. In this regard, the Board considered that each Fund’s current assets did not exceed the threshold necessary to reach the first management fee breakpoint. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the Manager and sub-advisor fee rate schedules for each Fund provide for a reasonable sharing of benefits from any economies of scale with each Fund.

Benefits Derived from the Relationship with the Funds. The Board considered the Manager’s and sub-advisors’ responses to inquiries regarding “fall-out” or ancillary benefits that accrue to the Manager and/or the sub-advisor as a result of the advisory relationships with the Funds. For example, the Board considered that the Manager may invest the Funds’ cash balances and cash collateral provided by the borrowers of the Funds’ securities in the American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, which the Manager manages directly, and for which the Manager receives a fee. In addition, the Board noted that the sub-advisor benefits from soft dollar arrangements for proprietary and third-party research. Based on the foregoing and other information, the Board concluded that the potential benefits accruing to the Manager and the sub-advisor by virtue of their relationships with the Funds appear to be fair and reasonable.

Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to Each Fund

The performance comparisons below were made for each Fund’s R5 Class shares relative to the Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe and Morningstar Category. With respect to the Broadridge Performance Universe, the 1st Quintile represents the top 20 percent of the universe based on performance, and the 5th Quintile represents the bottom 20 percent of the universe based on performance. References to each Fund’s Broadridge Performance Universe are to the respective universe of mutual funds with comparable investment classifications and objectives as determined by Broadridge.

 

 

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Disclosures Regarding Approvals of the Management and Investment Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

 

In reviewing the performance, the Board viewed longer-term performance over a full market cycle, typically five years or longer, as the most important consideration because relative performance over shorter periods may be significantly impacted by market or economic events and not necessarily reflective of sub-advisor skill.

The expense comparisons below were made for each Fund’s R5 Class shares relative to the Fund’s Broadridge Expense Universe and Broadridge Expense Group, and Y Class shares relative to the Fund’s Morningstar Fee Level universe. The 1st Quintile represents the lowest 20 percent of the universe or group based on lowest total expense, and the 5th Quintile represents the highest 20 percent of the universe or group based on highest total expense. References to each Fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe are to the respective group or universe of comparable mutual funds as determined by Broadridge. Broadridge Expense Groups consist of the Fund and a representative sample of funds with similar operating structures and asset sizes, as selected by Broadridge. A Broadridge Expense Universe includes all funds with comparable investment classifications/objectives and similar operating structures to that of the share class under review for each Fund, including funds in the Broadridge Expense Group. The Broadridge expense comparisons are based on the most recent audited financial information publicly available for a Fund as of December 31, 2022. References to each Fund’s Morningstar Fee Level ranking are to the institutional share class of comparable mutual funds as determined by Morningstar.

For each Fund, the Board considered a Fund’s Morningstar fee level category with the 1st Quintile representing the lowest 20 percent of the category constituents and the 5th Quintile representing the highest 20 percent of the category in terms of total expense.

Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to the American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund

In considering the renewal of the Agreements for the MCG Fund, the Board considered the following additional factors:

Broadridge Total Expense Analysis Excluding 12b-1 Fees and Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Group

     4 th Quintile 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Universe

     4 th Quintile 

Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

     4 th Quintile 

Broadridge and Morningstar Performance Analysis (five-year period ended December 31, 2022)

 

Compared to Broadridge Performance Universe

     1 st Quintile 

Compared to Morningstar Category

     2 nd Quintile 

The Board also considered the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor.

Based on these and other considerations, the Board: (1) concluded that the fees paid to the Manager and sub-advisor under the Agreements are fair and reasonable; and (2) determined that the MCG Fund and its shareholders would benefit from the Manager’s and sub-advisor’s continued management of the MCG Fund.

Additional Considerations and Conclusions with Respect to the American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund

In considering the renewal of the Agreements for the SCG Fund, the Board considered the following additional factors:

Broadridge Total Expense Analysis Excluding 12b-1 Fees and Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Group

     4 th Quintile 

Compared to Broadridge Expense Universe

     4 th Quintile 

Morningstar Fee Level Ranking

     4 th Quintile 

 

 

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Broadridge Fund Performance Analysis (five-year period ended December 31, 2022)

 

Compared to Broadridge Performance Universe

     2 nd Quintile 

Compared to Morningstar Category

     2 nd Quintile 

The Board also considered: (1) that the SCG Fund employs a limited-capacity strategy as the sub-advisor focuses on profitable, high quality small-capitalization growth companies; and (2) the Manager’s recommendation to continue to retain the sub-advisor.

Based on these and other considerations, the Board: (1) concluded that the fees paid to the Manager and the sub-advisor under the Agreements are fair and reasonable; and (2) determined that the SCG Fund and its shareholders would benefit from the Manager’s and sub-advisor’s continued management of the SCG Fund.

 

 

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By E-mail:   On the Internet:
american_beacon.funds@ambeacon.com   Visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com
   
     
 

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By Telephone:

Call (800) 658-5811

 

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By Mail:

American Beacon Funds

P.O. Box 219643

Kansas City, MO 64121-9643

   
     
Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedules   Availability of Proxy Voting Policy and Records
 
In addition to the Schedule of Investments provided in each semi-annual and annual report, the Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form N-PORT as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Forms N-PORT may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549-2736. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800)-SEC-0330. A complete schedule of the Fund’s portfolio holdings is also available at www.americanbeaconfunds.com approximately twenty days after the end of each month.   A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, is available free of charge on the Fund’s website www.americanbeaconfunds.com and by calling 1-800-967-9009 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent year ended June 30 is filed annually with the SEC on Form N-PX. The Fund’s Forms N-PX are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record may also be obtained by calling 1-800-967-9009.

Fund Service Providers:

 

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank and

Trust Company

Boston, Massachusetts

   

TRANSFER AGENT

SS&C GIDS, Inc.

Quincy, Massachusetts

   

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

   

DISTRIBUTOR

Resolute Investment

Distributors, Inc.

Irving, Texas

This report is prepared for shareholders of the American Beacon Funds and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or Summary Prospectus.

 

American Beacon Funds, American Beacon Stephens Mid-Cap Growth Fund and American Beacon Stephens Small Cap Growth Fund are service marks of American Beacon Advisors, Inc.

SAR 06/23


ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

 

(a)

The schedules of investments for each series of the Trust are included in the shareholder reports presented in Item 1.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

The registrant has made no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees.


ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have reviewed the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon their review, such officers have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made know to them by others within the registrant and by the registrant’s service provider.

(b) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer are aware of no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

(a)(1) Not Applicable.

(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is attached hereto as EX-99.CERT.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) The certifications of each principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b)) are attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.


SIGNATURES

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

(Registrant): American Beacon Funds

 

By  

/s/ Jeffrey K. Ringdahl

Jeffrey K. Ringdahl
President
American Beacon Funds
Date: September 1, 2023

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By  

/s/ Jeffrey K. Ringdahl

    By  

/s/ Sonia L. Bates

Jeffrey K. Ringdahl     Sonia L. Bates
President     Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer
American Beacon Funds     American Beacon Funds
Date: September 1, 2023     September 1, 2023